Burnett County Sentinel December 11, 2019

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Second K9 gets approved JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

The Public Safety committee approved purchasing a second K-9 unit to help get drugs off the streets of Burnett County.

Sheriff Tracy Finch was surprised with how fast the Burnett County Law Enforcement Citizens Auxiliary or BCLAEC raised the funds.

Charlie and Lisa Slater of the BCLAEC have been fundraising for a second K-9 since Sept. and it has been worth it.

“We just want to thank Lisa and Charlie for all their help with this process,” Finch said. She added that the K-9’s food and veterinary care will be donated to the department at no cost.

The public safety committee was first approached by Finch a couple of months

ago and had no clue the money would be raised this fast. About $20,000 is needed to find the dog, in Slovakia, then train the dog for police work with a hand-selected trainer from the sheriff’s office.

They will be using the same trainer as they did a few years ago for the K-9 Tracker, a purebred German Sheppard SEE K9, PAGE 2

Grant leads to almost 200 citations JONATHAN RICHIE SENTINEL EDITOR

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Santa comes to Grantsburg Children got their time with the big guy last weekend as Santa Claus came through and stopped in Grantsburg.

Arua & Dakoda Erickson seemed to enjoy their time with Santa.

Earlier this year in April all law enforcement agencies in Burnett County signed on to work on a seat belt enforcement grant.

The Sheriff’s Office along with the Grantsburg, Siren, Webster and Tribal Police Departments have been working on the grant since.

It is a two-year grant that will run until Oct. 2020, Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers told the Sentinel in April.

The grants reimburse traffic stops and the hours the officers work. He added the paperwork can be tricky, but since they have already participated in this

The citations included:

62

citations for vehicle registration violations

56

citations for seatbelt violations

27 25 18

miscellaneous citations for speeding

citations for operating after revocation

3 1

citations for open intoxicants

citation for operating while intoxicated

SEE GRANT, PAGE 2

Extend the life of your Christmas tree KAYLA CASEY SENTINEL STAFF

If you haven’t yet placed a Christmas tree in your home and are looking to cut your own or purchase one from a

tree lot, here are some tips and tricks to help extend the life and the freshness of your Christmas tree.

WHEN BUYING A TREE • Don’t hesitate to ask the

tree lot owners where the trees came from and how recently they were cut down. Trees are typically cut down from mid-November to mid-December- try to purchase a tree that was cut down within the last

week if possible.

• Before purchasing, run your fingers along the branches of the tree. Feel for soft, flexible needles that are a deep green in color. If the tree’s needles are dry, stiff or brittle, it’s

not going to pull up as much water as it should and will dry out and die quicker.

• Pick up the tree and give it a good shake. If a lot of needles SEE CHRISTMAS TREES, PAGE 2

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fall off, that’s a pretty good indication that the tree is not very fresh.

• Weight matters. Heavier trees mean they have retained more water, ensuring it stayed fresher longer.

• If cutting down your own tree, wait after a few hard frosts have taken place. These hard frosts send the evergreen species into a state of dormancy so that they are hardened and ready to take on the harsh winter.

BRINGING IT HOME • Wrap the tree up for the trip home. Without covering it, the wind can dry out the tree or cause damage to the needles. If not wrapping with a tarp or blanket, have it baled before bringing it home. This will prevent your branches from bending and getting damaged.

• If placing your tree on top of a vehicle, place the stump in first to prevent wind damage.

SETTING IT UP • When you get the tree home, before placing it in a tree stand, cut approximately a half inch of the bottom of the tree stump off. This will re-open the cells in the bottom of the stump so that it will have better water intake in the tree stand.

• As soon as you get the tree home and cut off the

bottom of the trunk, place it into your tree stand and fill with water. Trees can absorb up to a gallon of water in the first 24 hours of having it in your home.

• Use just plain water to water the tree. There is no proven method such as adding sugar, bleach or crushed aspirin will help the tree live longer. These methods can actually inhibit how much water intake that your tree is getting.

• Use a tree stand that is properly fitted for your tree. If you peel off the bark placing your tree into the stand, you are causing damage to the tree’s outer layers which help the tree absorb water.

• Do not place the tree near a heater vent or any place where heat comes out. This will cause the tree to dry out and brown much faster.

• Keep the tree out of direct sunlight. The sun will also dry out the tree much quicker.

• Use mini LED lights when decorating your tree.

These lights are energy efficient and will help to reduce drying and will keep it fresher longer.

MAINTAINING THE TREE • Always make sure the tree stand has enough water in it. There should be at least enough water that the trunk of the tree is sitting in two inches.

• Keeping your home at 70 degrees or cooler is ideal for the Christmas tree. Too much heat and dry air will cause the tree to brown and die faster.

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TRAFFIC GRANT: leads to 192 citations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

particular grant process he does not foresee any challenges.

Sybers provided information that broke down the stops during the time of the grant from June through September at a recent public safety committee meeting.

Sheriff Tracy Finch visited with the Siren Village board over the summer and thanked the trustees for signing up for the grant.

“I would like to thank all of you for getting Siren PD involved with the traffic grants,” she said. “We’re getting out there and slowing people down, getting them to buckle up and getting drugs off the streets with traffic stops.”

K9: Second drug sniffing dog approved by cmte.

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that has been with the department since December 2016.

Although, the dog will be used primarily for finding drugs, the K9 can also be used to track lost children or an elderly person.

Finch has explained the reason for a second dog is to have more coverage during the day since Tracker usually works at night.

“Drug traffickers know this, and they are trafficking during the day,” Finch told the committee in September.

The Sheriff’s Office hopes the second K-9 will be purchased, trained and on the job in Burnett County by next fall.

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The layout of where the new middle school was going to be built in comparison to the high and elementary schools.

Jeff Schinzing was chosen as undersheriff

by Gene Boyd in 1994.

Vintage Burnett County Memories from Decembers in Burnett County 25 YEARS AGO IN 1994 • The Grantsburg School District made the decision to build the middle school for $6.7 million ($11.5 million in today’s money).

• Sheriff elect Gene Boyd chose deputy Jeff Schinzing as undersheriff.

• The Siren Fire Department replaced their 1978 pumper. The new pumper sprayed 1,500 gallons per minute.

• James McNally made the announcement that he would be stepping down as the village president.

50 YEARS AGO IN 1969 • A Christmas tree could be purchased for $2 – $5 in Grantsburg.

• Oscar Mayer and Co. created four $1,000 college scholarships for Wisconsin high school stu-

dents involved in agriculture.

• The Trade Lake Store was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fender.

• The Siren Drug Store started their new card and gift center.

75 YEARS AGO IN 1944 • U.S. Destroyer ships, the Hull, Spence and Monaghan sunk in a typhoon during WWII off the coast of the Philippines killing 790 people.

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Wisconsin researchers find microplastics in Boundary Waters EAU CLAIRE— Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have found microplastics in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota.

The researchers say they found microplastics — particularly fibers — in water, soil and worms collected this summer.

Biology professor Todd Wellnitz says they found 80 pieces of microplastics in one earthworm alone. And he says microplastics in worms can impact the entire food chain.

Wellnitz tells Wisconsin Public Radio most of the microplastics they’re finding are fibers that can shed from synthetic clothing and

fabrics. But he says they also can spread by wind, rain and snow.

Wellnitz describes the research as preliminary since they took around 60 samples from a small portion of the BWCA. He says the results could form the basis for larger future research projects.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 BCTC Annual Membership Meeting 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.

Foster Care Informational Meeting 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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Free Soup 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.

Four Sacred Medicines Conference

iting the bake sale, head to their library in Webster and check out their used book sale taking place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FALUN— 9 – 11 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun is holding their 29th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk. Make sure you go and visit early for the best cookie selection.

SIREN— 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Pet Store in Siren is having their Holiday event. You can get pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will also be a mini petting zoo and so much more. Don’t miss out on all of the Holiday fun!

DANBURY— 2 p.m. An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols sponsored by Danbury area churches will be celebrated at the Danbury United Methodist Church. It is an opportunity for the community to join in an ecumenical worship service which tells the story of the birth of the Lord in word and carol. The service will include an offering for the Burnett County Interfaith Christmas for Kids Program. For more information, call 715-656-7217.

Brunch with Santa

Kids Canvas Painting Party

FREDERIC— 12 – 2 p.m. Come and enjoy brunch with Santa at the Barrel House and enjoy some family time. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available. There will be a bloody Mary bar available to those 21+.

You can also get photos with Santa as well.

From 7 – 10 p.m., the Barrel House will have their Ugly Sweater Party and there will be live entertainment by Brad Marx and plenty of specialty themed drink specials.

GRANTSBURG— 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Brickfield Brewery is hosting a Kids Canvas Painting Party. Kelley St. Croix will guide the kids through a hands-on painting of a snowman on canvas. The cost is $25 per canvas and includes all of the painting supplies and a free beverage. This event is for kids aged four and older and they must be accompanied by an adult.

Town of West Marshland

Sunday School Christmas Program

6 p.m.

Holiday Card Crafting

GRANTSBURG— 9 – 10 a.m. Grace Church in Grantsburg is having their Sunday School Christmas Program. Stop in and listen to the kids sing some Christmas songs.

Jolly Holidays

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

Holiday Fish and Seafood Truckload Sale

Bake Sale DANBURY— 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Friends of the Webster Library are hosting a bake sale at Fort Folle. All proceeds from this bake sale will benefit the library. After vis-

SECOND WEDNESDAY

Advent Service of Lessons and Carols

GRANTSBURG— 12 – 3 p.m. Community Education is holding a holiday card crafting class. Join them for a fun afternoon crafting homemade holiday cards to send to friends and family members. There will be five original designs to make and take and refreshments will be provided. The cost is $25 per person. The event will be held and the Grantsburg High School in the FACE room. You can sign-up online at www.gk12. net/grantsburg/ced.

Christmas Cookie Walk

MEETINGS

Christmas Cookie Walk

HERTEL— 9 a.m. The 36th Annual Youth Conference: Four Sacred Medicines, will begin with registration welcoming and introductions smudge walk at 9 a.m. This conference is to help build the youth leaders with cultural learning and to learn about the traditions of respecting the American Indian lifestyles. This event is being held at the Tribal Center in Hertel.

WEBSTER— 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Grace Methodist Church in Webster is holding a Christmas Cookie Walk. There will be assorted homemade Christmas cookies, breads and candies.

Center is hosting a Pow-Wow. Registration for dancers begins at noon and Grand Entry is from 1 – 6 p.m.

SIREN— 10 a.m. The Fish and Seafood Truck will be at Fourwinds Market in Siren stocked with a variety of items such as shrimp, crab and lobster. Stop in to see Parkey the Fish Man! You can send them a private message on Facebook is you would like a product/price list ahead of time.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Pow-Wow HERTEL— 12 p.m. The St. Croix Tribal

Christmas Open House and Sale

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.

SECOND THURSDAY Town of Trade Lake 6 p.m.

6 p.m.

Town of Siren 6:45 p.m.

Town of Oakland 7 p.m.

THIRD MONDAY Webster School Board

THIRD WEDNESDAY Town of Union 5 p.m.

(Dec-Mar meetings at Webster Fire Hall)

SIREN— 1 – 6 p.m. The Lilac Village Bed and Breakfast is having their Christmas Open House and Sale. Join them for tours of the building and for refreshments. Christmas gifts and gift cards will be on sale for 15-25% off.

THIRD THURSDAY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary

Kids Cookie Decorating GRANTSBURG— 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Community Education is holding a kids cookie decorating class. Kids can stay after school and decorate a dozen cookies to take home.

They will learn some decorating tips and tricks to use at home. Kids just need to bring a cookie sheet or Tupperware from home to put their cookies in. The class is $15 per kid.

You can sign-up online at www.gk12.net/ grantsburg/ced.

Webb Lake American Legion 7 p.m.

2 p.m.

Burnett County Democrats 5:30 p.m.

No meetings December, January, July.

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

FOURTH MONDAY Grantsburg School Board

ONGOING

5 p.m.

Siren School Board

EVERY SUNDAY

12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

AA Meetings

AA and Al-Anon Meetings

• 9 a.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren.

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

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

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

Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at 30335 W. Minerva Dam Road, Danbury Contact Shara’lanee’ Skinaway, 715-645-9515

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

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

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

Grief Support Group

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

Contact Charity R. 715-371-1418

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

EVERY THURSDAY

Celebrate Recovery

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

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

Grantsburg Area Food Shelf

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

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

1ST & 2ND TUESDAY

AA Meetings

Talking Circle

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

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

Contact Mark Stoner 715-416-2667

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren.

715-866-7585

EVERY WEDNESDAY

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

Forts Folle Avoine History Library

Adult Day Care

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

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

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

Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.

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

715-349-2588

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

Overeaters Anonymous

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

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

715-349-2588

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

AA Meetings

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

Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

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

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

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

715-349-2588

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting

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

5 p.m.

FOURTH TUESDAY

Burnett County Repub. Party 7p.m.

WEATHER Last Week Temps: Date

High Low Precip.

December 3 December 4 December 5 December 6 December 7 December 8 December 9

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-5 17 17 13 13 22 21

Readings taken at 8 am reflect the previous 24-hour period.

0 0 0 0 0 0 .25" melted snow/2.75" snowfall

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: Loving others.

-Bob Hope

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Is it just about access?

“The best things in life are free, but you can give them to the birds and bees, I want money.”

That’s the opening lyric from the Motown classic “Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong in 1959. The song outlines that love from a significant other is great, but it does not pay the bills. Most of you may know The Beatles version released a few years later in 1963.

Money - we all want as much as possible, don’t want to waste it on useless things. If you’re like me you have very little of it except for payday which is the flashpoint of having it, then paying the bills and not having it anymore.

Why money? The major shopping season of the year is underway, and Americans are scrambling to find presents, stocking stuffers and other wild deals they need to take advantage of.

Recently the Knight Foundation and Gallup put together a study on Sentinel local newsrooms titled, “Putting a Price Tag on Local News.” It Editor tackles the hardest part of my job – Jonathan Richie getting people to pay for the paper.

A few of the takeaways from the report are: Americans take pride in their local newspapers, the public is largely unaware of the financial crisis facing local news and most Americans (86%) say everyone should have access to local news.

That last one sticks in my craw.

What does “have access to” mean? Does it mean they believe all my work should be given out for free? Or does it mean that they believe the paper just needs to exist at a fair and reasonable price?

Shameless plug: Subscribe to the Burnett County Sentinel today and get 52 weeks, including 18 publications and special sections for the low price of $30 if you live in the immediate area and just a few dollars more if you live outside the 584 and 580 zip codes.

That will get you unlimited access to articles posted to our website, www.burnettcountysentinel.com.

About 20 years ago, I was enjoying myself in the third grade and a bunch of decisions were being made in the print media industry.

Some of those decisions included putting news articles and content on the Internet for free. The idea was that no one else had the resources of newspapers had at the time. Then came another scourge on the market: aggregating.

Aggregators collect news from other sites on the Internet and puts them in one place for readers to locate.

There are a lot of aggregators and they are everywhere. Do you want to find an aggregator? Go onto your Facebook feed and find a media company that does not put out any original material but instead share posts from others.

To combat aggregators print has had to install something that no reader likes but is fundamental to us keeping the lights on and printing a quality paper for you: a paywall. At some point, readers need to help pay for content that is generated locally.

The best way to do this is to buy a subscription to your favorite paper. It makes a great gift.

Stay engaged and support local journalism.

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The best gift is not the most obvious

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epending on when you read this column, you have about two weeks to go until Christmas.

Yes, it’s true. Check the calendar, I’ll wait.

The best thing to do right now is to avoid panic. There is a lot of time to get your shopping done.

You know what you are buying, right?

If you don’t know what the perfect gift is for everyone, I would suggest thinking back to conversations or interactions you have had with your friends and loved ones. The best ideas come from the most basic information.

As a grandparent, I find wish lists helpful, but I often think it’s perFrom the Publisher’s fectly fine to go off of script and find something special. Like many things Desk in life in the early 21st century, gift giving and suggestions are far too Tom Stangl specialized and structured.

Gl b li i Globalization, international trade and the internet have opened a whole new world for shoppers. If you see a Japanese cartoon you like, it’s a safe bet there is merchandise you can buy and bring to your home a half a world away.

This is a wonderous, daunting and divisive landscape for consumers and retailers. In many ways, it is great. You can literally get you heart’s desire, providing you can find it and get it safely delivered to your front door.

But there is a darker side to these developments as well. Local brick and mortar retailers, the heart and soul of our downtowns and communities, face huge challenges in this new reality. Few have the space, time and resources to compete in this space. After being the best at their niche business for decades, retailers cannot expand into numerous other businesses and be the heart’s desire of enough people to remain profitable and more importantly, viable.

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Some have chosen to find a lane and do the best they can for goods and more importantly – service.

Attentive service will be the salvation of many small businesses.

Consider the venerable retail giant of the late 19th and 20th century – Sears and Roebuck. Their catalog, which first advertised watches, eventually changed the face of retail sales in the nation. Consumers could buy anything from watches to clothing to even kit homes and have them delivered to their doors.

The disruption caused by this innovation was bemoaned by many main street store owners, who made arguments against the retailers that are similar to those being made today against Amazon. Many on main street adapted and went on being the beating heart of their community.

Sears as we all know is on the ropes, seeking bankruptcy protection in recent years.

I let my parents know what I wanted in the late 1960s by telling retailers downtown in my small hometown what I wanted. The folks at the hardware store and the dime store were very helpful. I also dogeared pages in the JC Penney catalog. We were JC Penney people, not Sears or Montgomery Ward people in my family’s household.

In my lifetime, I can recall very few gifts that changed my life. I appreciated them all, but when I am pressed to name the best gift, I say the lime green stingray bicycle I received as a boy. But when I think about it, what comes back is the time spent with my family and friends.

Bottom line: don’t obsess. Get the gift, but be there for the gathering. That’s what matters.

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

Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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Senator Schachtner responds to over 10,000 constituent contacts MADISON––Senator Patty Schachtner (D- Somerset) has processed and responded to 10,612 contacts from her constituents. Via phone, email, or US mail, people have reached out for assistance or simply seeking information on legislation.

“As a part of this community, I want to make sure everyone’s voice is reflected in Madison. By contacting my office, folks can let me know what issues they’re Patty having and what insights Schachtner they have on legislation. We work best when we listen to District 10 each other and I look forward Senator to doing that with even more constituents in the future,” said Senator Schachtner.

Senator Schachtner has worked to make her office accessible and responsive. Through listening sessions, community panels, and other events she has connected with constituents and encouraged them to reach out to her office when necessary.

“I am here to serve every single person in our district. Whether they need help accessing veteran’s benefits or assistance securing housing, my office is available to provide support and find resources to get them the help they need,” said Senator Schachtner.

She noted that constituents can reach out by calling 608-266-7745, emailing Sen.Schanter@ legis.wisconsin.gov , or by sending a letter to Room 3 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53703.

CAPITOL REPORT

Lame-duck lawsuits reach nearly $2.1 million in legal fees Republican legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers have now spent nearly $2.1 million for private attorneys to represent them in lawsuits that emerged from the lame-duck session, according to a WisPolitics.com review.

The ongoing review of the growing legal bills shows the governor’s tab is now closing in on $500,000 after he originally signed contracts with a combined cap of $100,000 in expenses unless developments warranted additional fees.

Meanwhile, the overall GOP legal tab for private attorneys is now nearly $2.8 million since Jan. 1.

That includes the $1.6 million for work on the extraordinary session suits, along with Republican attempts to intervene in suits that run from redistricting to a Planned Parenthood challenge of abortion restrictions.

And former Solicitor General Misha Tseytlin has emerged as one of the Republicans’ favorite private attorneys.

The WisPolitics.com review of the legal bills shows his firm Troutman Sanders has billed taxpayers nearly $1.5 million. That is 2.5 times what was budgeted annually for the four-person Solicitor General’s Office that Tseytlin ran under former GOP Attorney General Brad Schimel before it was eliminated in the 2019-21 budget. Tseytlin has personally billed the state for $244,650 since the start of the year.

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Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul declined to represent anyone else in the extraordinary session lawsuits, saying it would be a conflict of interest since his office’s powers were at the heart of the case.

Still, both GOP legislative leaders and Evers went with private attorneys to represent them in the cases even with lawyers on their Capitol staff. What’s more, GOP lawmakers have sought outside counsel in several other cases as they argued Kaul wouldn’t adequately represent the state’s interests, adding to their legal tab.

Evers spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff said the three attorneys Evers has on staff don’t have the capacity to represent him in these matters, because of their day-to-day obligations on issues such as pardons, bill reviews and responding to public records.

“It is unfortunate that so many taxpayer dollars are being spent on lawsuits,” Baldauff said. “It’s especially troubling that Republicans are spending $500 an hour on Chicago lawyers to defend their attempts to override the will of the people.”

The offices of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos didn’t respond to requests from WisPolitics.com for comment on relying on private attorneys to handle the cases.

But in the past, Fitzgerald, R-Ju-

neau, has blamed the Legislature’s rising legal bills on those who filed various suits challenging state laws.

“We didn’t pick any of these fights — liberal groups suing us did,” Fitzgerald said this summer.

Citing a provision Republicans approved in the lame-duck session, GOP legislative leaders sought to intervene in a federal lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed challenging abortion restrictions even as Kaul sought to defend the law.

Republicans argued Kaul couldn’t be trusted to provide an adequate defense because of his past support from the group. But a federal judge and an appeals court rejected the request to intervene, finding there was nothing to suggest Kaul would fail to provide an adequate defense.

The private attorneys representing GOP lawmakers in that effort to intervene rang up $134,114 in legal bills between the start of the year and the end of October, according to the WisPolitics.com review.

GOP leaders also have a similar request to intervene pending in a lawsuit brought by the International Union of Operating Engineers challenging 2011’s Act 10 with $60,062 in bills so far. A judge as of late November had yet to rule on the request as Kaul is again arguing the GOP’s help isn’t needed, because DOJ plans to defend the law.

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Travel safely and responsibly this holiday season

Dear Editor, As we approach another holiday season, many people are focused on family gatherings, food and festivity. Within the law enforcement community, we’re asking everyone to focus on another vitally important issue: please travel safely and responsibly.

We know that historically, the holiday season can quickly turn tragic, especially when someone makes the dangerous and irresponsible decision to drive impaired. Needless crashes devastate families and ruin holidays. To help keep our communities and roadways as safe as possible, the Burnett County Law Enforcement Officers will join law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Holiday Campaign” December 13 through New Year’s Day. During this period, officers will patrol in greater numbers for longer hours - not to stop or cite motorists – but to discourage dangerous driving behaviors.

Alcohol-related crashes remain a serious problem, accounting for about one-third of all traffic fatalities. But impaired driving doesn’t just mean alcohol. We also face challenges with drugged drivers – people whose ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is compromised by illegal drugs like heroin, prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Law enforcement is doing everything it can. In Wisconsin, we have 23 multi-jurisdictional OWI enforcement task forces that operate throughout the year. To detect impaired drivers and get them off the roads, about 6,000 Wisconsin law enforcement officers are trained in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.

But we need community support. Never allow someone to drive impaired. If you encounter a driver you suspect is impaired, safely call 911 and provide as much detail as you can. Protect yourself and your passengers by buckling up, watch your speed and eliminate distractions.

Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season.

Tracy Finch – Sheriff Dan Wald – Grantsburg Police Chief Chris Sybers – Siren Police Chief Steph Wedin – Webster Police Chief

Meals that make us young again My best friend from childhood called last week asking for my birthday dinner recipe.

I was flattered that she remembered my favorite birthday dinner and that she actually liked it.

There is something so special about lifelong friendships. They remember the “you” before you grew-up, the person you were before you had kids and a spouse. Those Wild Chow things change you, but the kid from your youth is still in Lisa Erickson there somewhere.

Those friends share memories and experiences that helped shape who you are today. When we haven’t spoken in a while and then reconnect, I sometimes feel like I’m living a double life. She will talk about the past and I feel like a kid again. I have this feeling of youthful freedom. She can awaken the child in me.

My favorite birthday meal was spare ribs and sauerkraut with sweet potatoes, which my mother made for me every year and it’s still my favorite. Most people assume, since I’m a big foodie, I’d like something pretentious for my birthday meal. Nope.

Actually, I’m not really surprised she remembered. She sat next to me wearing a birthday hat every year throughout our childhood. If she didn’t like it, it grew on her.

Eating the same thing year after year has a way of doing that.

I hope you will try this recipe. It is soooo yummy. I love the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the sour sauerkraut. The sauerkraut helps make the ribs super tender, so tender you don’t need a knife. I also rinse sauerkraut to help mellow it out.

My birthday is not until April, but she brought it up, so I need to cook it! Nothing wrong with celebrating a little early and feeling young again.

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Salt and pepper the ribs generously and set aside. Squeeze any excess water from the sauerkraut and set aside.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add the butter and brown the rib sections.

Drain excess fat and spread half of the sauerkraut on the bottom of the pan. Lay the browned ribs on top and sprinkle with remaining sauerkraut. Add 1 ½ cups of water to the pan. Cover and bake for 2 ½ hours. Carefully remove the pan from oven and add sweet potatoes. Add more water if needed. Return to oven for 1 ½ more hours. Plate and serve.

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Siren approves re-zoning for North States JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

The Village of Siren approved re-zoning residential land to industrial land and locals are concerned about water runoff.

North States Industries Inc. is looking to expand in Siren. However, the Big Doctors Lake association raised concerns about water runoff.

North States’ current facility is less than a mile from Big Doctors Lake in Siren.

In a letter the lakes association outlined their concerns about wetlands and how water runoff would be contained for a new facility that could be built.

Trustee Rudy Mothes said North States has gone through the WDNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) for wetland concerns.

Mothes added, “They’ve taken care of that.

They are buying wetland credits.”

According to the WDNR, “Wetlands provide

many benefits, including flood control, fish and wildlife habitat, and groundwater recharge. When there are unavoidable impacts to wetlands, it is important to compensate for those impacts. Compensatory mitigation involves the restoration, enhancement, establishment or preservation of wetlands to compensate for unavoidable impacts to other wetlands. The goal of wetland mitigation is to compensate for the functional loss resulting from wetland Rudy Mothes, Trustee impacts.”

The WDNR requires creation or preservation of other wetlands as a condition of an individual permit allowing dredging or filling wetlands. Builders can satisfy those conditions by purchasing credits from a mitigation bank located anywhere in Wisconsin. Banks are a stash of credits generated by other developers who created or preserved wetlands.

‘They are buying wetland credits.’

Rennicke discusses resources and budget JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

“It’s a fine line we walk,” James Rennicke told the public safety committee in his first appearance as Burnett County District Attorney.

He was appointed by Gov.

Tony Evers after Joe Schieffer announced his sudden resignation from the position earlier this year.

Rennicke was introduced to the entire committee last week and gave them a few staffing updates.

The DA’s office will be receiving additional help as assistant district attorney (ADA) Dan Steffen has been promoted to full time in the county, according to Rennicke The committee also approved hiring a legal secretary for the DA’s office following the resignation of the former secretary, Jayne Schwartz who left the department to work in the treasurer’s office at the Government

Center in Meenon.

Rennicke then told the committee a couple of examples of properly handling resources to keep budgets down.

He said he was working on a Department of Natural Resources case that was settled before it went to trial.

He added the case would have depended on a dozen experts from Oregon that would have needed to be flown in for the case and their meals and hotels stay would be covered.

“We are chronically in need of help doing our best to keep up with everything,” Rennicke said. He believes the full-time ADA position and legal secretary will help their office.

Keep on collecting JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Almost $1.5 million of child support money was collected in Burnett County last year.

Shelly Hatch, Child Support Director, gave a brief annual report last week to the public safety committee. The report outlined the entire Burnett County child support agency

‘Nationwide $5.14 is collected by the child support program for every $1 spent. The State of Wisconsin exceeds the national average, collecting $5.80 in child support for every $1 spent.’

Shelly Hatch Child Support Director for 2018. She explained that the Child Support Program is one of the most cost-effective government programs.

“Nationwide $5.14 is collected by the child support program for every $1 spent. The State of Wisconsin exceeds the nation-

al average, collecting $5.80 in child support for every $1 spent,” Hatch said.

She gave a number of over performance statistics from 2018. The Burnett County Child Support Agency collected $1,464,536 on behalf of custodial parents.

Hatch’s report also included a few positives that come from child support.

“Child support accounts for about half the average income of low-income parents who receive it, lifting nearly 750,000 people out of poverty in 2017,” the report stated. “14.7 million children were served by the child support program in 2018.

Fathers who pay child support are more likely to visit their child, to see their child more frequently, and to affect how their child is raised, regardless of how much support they pay.”

Hatch said in the future the department would like to expand their presence in the community through educational and local high school opportunities. They will also continue to collaborate with local programs and partners and will continue to meet performance standards and use all available resources in serving Burnett County.

Advent Services Immaculate Conception in Grantsburg Tuesday the 24th at 5 p.m. and the 25th at 8:30 a.m.

St. Dominick’s in Frederic Tuesday the 24th at 7 p.m. and the 25th at 10:30 a.m.

Yellow Lake Lutheran Church Tuesday the 24th there are two services- 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Missing toddler found dead RICE LAKE—A toddler who went missing in northwestern Wisconsin has been found dead, according to officials.

Rice Lake police say they received a call about 9:30 p.m. Sunday that a 2-year-old girl was missing from her home and that the front door was open.

Officers began searching and issued an urgent call for help in finding the girl in a Facebook post.

Police dogs and a drone were deployed.

Then, shortly before 11 p.m. an officer using a thermal imaging tool found the child in the Red Cedar River. She was rushed to the hospital, but life-saving measures were unsuccessful.

The Rice Lake Police Department gave their condolences on Facebook Sunday evening.

“All of us at Rice Lake Police Department would like to offer our condolences and kind thoughts to the family and

friends of the beautiful little girl from last nights incident. We know she will be dearly missed by all who knew her and our community is a little less today without her.

We would also like to thank the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, Rice Lake Fire Department, Lakeview Ambulance, all the first responders, and especially all the citizen volunteers who showed up to assist in the search last night.”

The family of the toddler confirmed it was Myah Watters.

“We want to extend our most sincere thanks to our community, first responders and volunteers for their outpouring of love and support for our family during this tragic time,” Casey Watters, Myah’s grandmother told KSTP-TV. “We are incredibly grateful and wish for privacy as we grieve this unimaginable loss.”

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Christmas trees still big business in Wisconsin BARRY ADAMS WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL

BARABOO— Out here they are Christmas trees.

And this is how Jim Dohner makes his livelihood.

He began planting trees in rural Sauk County in the late 1980s and has been selling his Fraser and white pines since 1997 away from the politics that play out 49.6 miles to the southwest at the state Capitol. That’s where there has been debate recently about what to call the decorated tree that towers under the granite dome.

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Dohner’s customers come looking not for holiday trees but Christmas trees for their family rooms, the small corners of apartments and even outdoor decks.

They debate, but it’s about the height, shape and whether or not there will be enough clearance for piles of presents. “It may take only five minutes when it’s really cold out, otherwise it can be 25 minutes or so,� Dohner said of the families who come to his Christmas Treeland just north of Baraboo. “Everyone wants their own style.�

Christmas trees are big business in Wisconsin, which ranks fifth nationally in sales, number of trees cut and acres of trees, according to the Wisconsin

Christmas Tree Producers Association.

In 2017, the most recent year from which data is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state was home to 859 Christmas tree farms that cut 700,341 trees, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. In 2012, the state had nine more farms but cut about 89,000 fewer trees. The number of acres of Christmas trees remained about the same, according to the data.

Jackson County led the way in 2017 with 165,523 trees cut, followed by Waushara County (93,243), Lincoln County (65,647) and Shawano County (36,606). Iron, Milwaukee, Menominee and Vilas were the only counties without a tree farm. Some farms only sell trees to retailers and lots and shipped primarily east of the Rockies, with some farms setting up their own retail lots in states such as Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Other tree farms are a combination of cut your own and wholesale, while some skip the wholesale and focus on the experience with horse-drawn wagons, music, gift shops and food. “I think we’re doing really well,� said Cheryl Nicholson, executive secretary of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association in Portage. “Wholesalers are sold out, the Christmas tree supply is getting filled, and we don’t have extra trees laying around. There’s enough buyers that all the trees are sold.�

But this is farming, so weather is a constant concern. Drought can decimate young trees, while too much rain can lead to root rot. Other issues include finding adequate and reliable labor and, increasingly, finding family members or others to take over tree operations when owners retire.

Nicholson’s parents, Robert and Virginia Mountford, got out of the business

in 2018 after running their farm near Poynette since 1957. “It was kind of a sad thing and kind of an end of an era,� Nicholson said of her parents’ decision that is being replicated across the state. “You have families that have done it for a long time, and you have people that can’t continue it, and the farm just stops. You do it because you love it so much. It’s like dairy farming.�

Minus grueling milking schedules, plummeting prices and rampant bankruptcies.

Dane County is a hotbed for tree farms due to its large population base that is surrounded by rural areas. In 2017, the 41 farms in the county harvested nearly 20,000 trees. They included Summers Christmas Tree Farm just off Airport Road between Middleton and Cross Plains, Hann’s near Oregon, Jensen’s just north of University Ridge Golf Course, Sunset Acres near Stoughton and Paoli Tree Farm that was established in 1988.

Alan Motl was working in construction in 2002 when he bought 120 acres near the Maunesha River northwest of Marshall. About 15 acres of his Riverside Christmas Trees are now covered in Fraser firs up to 16 feet tall and Canaan firs up to 11 feet tall. The farm also has white pines, but they won’t be ready for harvest for a few more years. Motl, 60, also sells wreaths, swags and kissing balls. He has given up his construction gig to focus on the tree farm, which is a full-time endeavor from March through December. “There’s a lot to be done,� Motl said of trimming and caring for trees and maintaining the property. “Within an hour radius two or three have closed down, which means people are looking for other places to go. It gives us more

business, but you’re not seeing a lot of people getting into it. My kids don’t have an interest. When I decide in another five years to retire I’ll probably close up.�

Back at Christmas Treeland on Terrytown Road just north of the Baraboo River, Dohner and his wife of 47 years, Suzanne, had 90 acres when they bought the place, but the state over the years has lopped off about 25 acres for road work, including the Highway 12 bypass.

The farm also got off to a slow start when the first two years of plantings were wiped out by drought. But it now sports more than 15,000 trees over 12 acres, some of which were shipped off recently to be sold at convenience store lots in Rock Springs and Merrimac.

The new bypass now provides a prime view of some of the Dohners’ Christmas trees. Their operation, which opened Saturday because Thanksgiving falls later on this year’s calendar, also sells fresh, handmade wreaths, offers up free cups of apple cider and even has a freezer stuffed with hamburger made from the herd of grass-fed black diamond Angus that graze nearby.

More importantly, the Dohners also have an exit plan that doesn’t involve closing up shop. Their daughter, Jennifer Dohner Albrecht, and her husband plan to take over the business when the Dohners retire. Jim Dohner, 68, who retired a year ago as a financial planner, said the Christmas tree business is somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the marketplace and offers something that is more insulated from internet sales than most retail items. “Amazon can’t affect us much,�

Dohner said. “We just want to continue to support the happiness of the individuals that come out here to get a tree because it’s part of their Christmas.�

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Young writers of Burnett County The young writers of Burnett County have submitted their responses to the following prompts: Ages 7-12 is: What would you do if you won the lottery? What would you do with the money?

Ages 13-18: Do you think the town you’ve grown up in has influenced the person you are? How? If you missed your chance to get your writing submitted this month, there will be an opportunity every month with new prompts to follow. Here are the prompts for the month of December to be submitted in January: Ages 7-12: Make a snowman- out of snow, paper, cotton balls, or other materials you have at home.

Give him a name and write a short story about him. Submit your story with a photo of you and your snowman.

Ages 13-18: Try your hand at poetry and write a poem about either winter or Christmas. Submit with a picture you took of either a snowy scene or Christmas decorations.

Responses should be no more than 350 words and have to be submitted by Jan. 6. Remember to include your name, age and town you are from.

Articles can be submitted several different ways.

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

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY? WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE MONEY? – AGES 7-12 If I won the lottery Brielle Winter, 3rd grade, Webster Elementary If I won the lottery I would help the homeless, give money to the poor and charities. I feel great when I help people. I love everyone that needs help, and I would never use the money for myself, and help people in Africa that need water.

If I won the lottery Rylee Pardun, 3rd grade, Webster Elementary If I won the lottery I would help kids in the hospital I would give them stuffed animals and toys if they didn’t have any. If I had extra money, I would use the money to help my family if we needed food or anything else.

If I won the lottery Jaxson Doriott, 12 years old, Siren If I won the lottery I would take the money and take my family on a vacation to Florida because my mom wants to go to Florida. My mom really wants to go to the clear ocean water.

If I won the lottery Libby Swanson, 11 years old, Siren If I won the lottery I would donate it to charity

and save some of it. The reason I would donate it is because there are kids and adults that are in the hospital with cancer and I feel that donating to charity is a good thing and that is why I want to donate.

I would also give some of it to homeless veterans because my dad told me about homeless veterans one day and I thought that was not right because they fought for our country and they shouldn’t have to be homeless.

And with some of the money I would buy a house by water. I have always wanted to live by the water because it is just so beautiful, and I think it would be peaceful.

The thing that I would probably spend most of the money on is that I would travel the world. I have been to a lot of states before and I love going to new places. That is why I would spend most of my money on traveling. If I win the lottery, I would use most of the money for a good cause.

DO YOU THINK THE TOWN YOU’VE GROWN UP IN HAS INFLUENCED THE PERSON YOU ARE? HOW? – AGES 13-18 The influence of Siren Regan Belisle, Webster High School Living in Siren has affected me in many ways, one thing being my opinion on the things that happen and the changes that have been made.

Those changes made to the town have changed us just as much.

With all of the things going on around town such as events, sports, buildings, companies, and population, it seems as if nothing has changed.

A downside in Siren is all of the crimes and drug use that goes on. Over the years, Siren has made a name for itself and it’s not the best one but it’s definitely not the worst. The crime has changed my feeling of safety in the town.

Another downside is all of the bars in the town.

I don’t have a problem with people going out for a drink but not to the point when they hurt others.

This follows my previously stated feeling toward Siren. It also adds a feeling of worry and fear.

Good things in the town that have influenced me are places like the Pour House. It’s a great place and it’s given me a chance to start working. It gave me a feeling of how adulthood would be. Working changed my feeling about how things might possibly be in the future as an adult.

The Crooked Lake park gives me a sense of stability because I know I can go there if I ever need to cool off. It allows me to feel at peace and has influenced my childishness and tranquility.

Siren may not be the safest place but it’s better than a lot of other places around the world, therefore I must be grateful for being raised in such a community.

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To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

Advent Service of Lessons & Carols, Dec. 15th An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols sponsored by Danbury Area Churches will be celebrated Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Danbury United Methodist Church. The church is located at 7520 Water Street, Danbury. “It’s a special opportunity for the community to join in an ecumenical worship service, telling the story of the birth of our Lord in Word and carol,� said Arne Enslin, coordinator of the sponsoring group. He added, “this is the seventh year our churches have joined together to celebrate this service, and it has become a meaningful tradition for many of our families and community members.� Father Randy Knauf, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, one of the sponsoring churches added, “It is an opportunity to further prepare our hearts and spirits as we anticipate celebrating the birthday.� Eddie Crise and Tom Cook, host pastors of the United Methodist Church invited: “the church is decorated, the sanctuary is handicap-accessible, and the doors are open to welcome all.�

The service will include an offering for the Burnett County Interfaith Christmas for Kids program. A time of fellowship and refreshments will conclude the event.

Sponsoring and participating in the service are pastors and members of Danbury United Methodist, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic, Woodland Wesleyan, and Yellow Lake Lutheran Churches. For information, call 715-6567217.

Wolves relocated to Isle Royale park ďŹ nding plenty to eat HOUGHTON, Mich.— Scientists say gray wolves relocated to Isle Royale National Park are adjusting nicely to their new surroundings and finding plenty of prey.

Officials released findings Monday from observations of wolves that were captured on the mainland and taken to the Lake Superior park during the past year.

Plans call for moving 20 to 30 wolves to Isle Royale to restore a population that had nearly disappeared because of inbreeding. The park’s current total is 17.

The radio-collared wolves were monitored over the summer by park staffers and researchers with the State University of New York.

They studied remains of animals the wolves had eaten and concluded that more than half of the prey were moose. But the wolves also feasted on beavers and snowshoe hares.

Natural resources chief Mark Romanski says the prey study is part of an effort to determine how wolf restoration will affect the park’s ecosystems.

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Breakfast with Santa GRANTSBURG–– The Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 is proud to be hosting Breakfast with Santa Dec. 14 at the Grantsburg Legion Hall.

Children looking to whisper wishes in Santa’s ear can do so beginning promptly at 8 a.m.

While Santa’s visit at the Legion is scheduled until 10 a.m. no one waiting to see St. Nick will be turned away.

Santa has insisted a festive menu of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and hash browns,

juice and milk be served to families coming for the big guy’s annual breakfast break.

Breakfast is free for children 7 and under with a $4 charge for older kids and adults.

Santa’s helpers will also be giving out treat bags filled with candy but not a speck of coal.

The Legion welcomes all to come to breakfast with Santa for a chance to snap photos with Mr. Claus and enjoy a pancake breakfast together.

EARLY DEADLINE: The deadline for the December 25th issue of the Burnett County Sentinel will be Friday, December 20 at 12 noon.

Our office will be closed Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th.

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Vintage snowmobile show – Polk County Tourism Council Vintage snowmobile show brings 107 sleds from the past to the Trollhaugen Recreation Area, Dresser, Sat., Dec. 7. Many stories were shared from the early days of snowmobiling when the long, desolate Wisconsin winters were opened up by the popularity of snowmobiles in the late 1960s. The boom in snowmobiling found over 30 snowmobiler dealers in Polk and Burnett Counties in the 70s. The dealers and most of the brands may be gone, but the trail system that was developed back then is still here today and brings tourist dollars to the area.

At the Wisconsin State Patrol, we’re always looking for dedicated individuals who embrace challenge, enjoy helping others and find satisfaction in giving back to their state and local communities. If you, or someone you know fits this description, now is the time to apply to serve as a Wisconsin state trooper or inspector. The application deadline is January 12, 2020.

Men and women from all cultural and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The public can learn more about State Patrol duties and career opportunities by attending one of several open house events planned at State Patrol posts across Wisconsin. More info is available at wistatepatroljobs.wi.gov.

No law enforcement experience is required to apply. Successful applicants receive six months of paid training at the State Patrol Academy and graduate ready to serve as a trooper or inspector. Under

a recent change, State Patrol officers now have up to five years after being hired to earn the required associate degree or minimum of 60 college credits.

State Patrol officers are provided a take-home work vehicle, can live in any region of the state and serve in many roles.

Along with enforcing traffic laws, inspecting commercial motor vehicles and helping stranded motorists, the State Patrol has drone and WI State aircraft pilots, crash reconstruction experts, K9 Patrol teams, human traffickAnthony Burrell ing and drug interdiction task forces.

Again, now is the time to consider a rewarding career in law enforcement and become part of the State Patrol’s proud 80-year tradition of saving lives and serving the public. As always, thanks for helping us keep Wisconsin highways safe.

New children’s activity page blends learning with fun to encourage good reading habits We are pleased to share a new feature in our pages this week – Newspaper Fun – a high-energy, children’s activity page that features puzzles, cartoons, games and a cast of off-beat, humorous animal characters.

But, don’t be fooled by all the fun.

Underlying these entertaining elements is a strong educational framework that encourages reading. The feature explores a variety of themes, many of them aligned with school curriculum, and buried in its puzzles and challenges are lessons that sharpen essential language arts skills.

“With every page I create, my first priority is to make sure you look at

it and say, ‘Hey, this looks like fun,’ and then pull out a pencil and go to work,” said Ann Mills, who writes and illustrates Newspaper Fun each week in her studio in Connecticut.

“People love to learn new things. I work to make the learning fun and entertaining. This draws families in and keeps them coming back for more,” Mills said.

With both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education, Mills has a diverse background involving education. She worked in several elementary schools, helping to teach and motivate students to read before turning to children’s publishing. For 10 years she created

a children’s activity page in southern Connecticut, which focused on the challenges of a highly mobile, militarycentered community, and which earned two international journalism awards.

That page – with the addition of a cast of new characters – formed the basis for Newspaper Fun, which launched in 2004.

“Newspapers play a crucial role in helping people stay connected with what’s going on in their communities,” Mills said. “By attracting families to their local newspapers through features like Newspaper Fun, we’re nurturing future generations of newspaper readers.”

Mills appreciates the influence of the Internet, and embraces it through her ReadingClubFun.com web site, which complements and extends the effect of Newspaper Fun. Each week, she publishes puzzle answers on the site, and offers a range of ideas, tools and puzzles for parents, teachers, librarians and others to use to encourage children to read and learn.

“The idea is to create a flow between traditional and new media, with the common denominator being a focus on good reading habits,” Mills said.

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Then, I’m going to help Forest and Glade decorate their home with greens for Christmas. Chatter will bake cookies, breads and a ..

Buche de Noel – a delicious Christmas log cake – and I’ll help! What are you and your family doing to celebrate the holidays?

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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 on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. We will be open again on Thursday, December 26.

Book Club There is no December meeting.

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!

Computer Tower for Sale We have a Dell Duplex 3010 computer tower with keyboard and mouse for sale for $50. We replaced three computers this fall and this is one that was replaced. It has been wiped clean

by Northern Waters Library Service and ready to go!

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We have thousands of books from the preschool to the adult level to spark everyone’s interest.

Preschoolers’ Story Hour ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Regular Library Hours ~ Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10am-6pm • Thur. 12pm-8pm • Sat. 10am-2pm

collection consists of high quality, vetted works from self-published authors and the collection will be available for one year. As soon as you sign in to WPLC, the collection appears at the top of the webpage.

Preschool Storytime 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.

Dec. 16 – Dec. 19 Note: Breakfast available at all schools.

Choice of milk available at all schools.

Grantsburg Schools

Monday: Hamburger with fixings, oven fries, sliced carrots, fresh pear.

Tuesday: Pizza Casserole, garlic bread, salad, monoco beans, applesauce.

Wednesday: Chicken fajitas with fixings, baked rice, steamed broccoli, onions and peppers, pineapple tidbits.

Thursday: Christmas brunch pancakes with strawberries and

whip cream, omelet, sausage links, juice, mini carrots and dip, banana.

Friday: Quesadilla, WG chips and salsa, corn, fiesta beans, fresh fruit.

Siren Schools Monday: Sloppy Joes, baby carrots, craisins.

Tuesday: Nacho tots, refried beans, oranges.

Wednesday: Hot dogs, onions and relish, pineapple.

Thursday: Turkey gravy over mashed potatoes, steamed veg-

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Friday: Cook’s choice.

Webster Schools

Fresh fruit always available.

Monday: Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, WG bread, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday: BBQ rib sandwich, fries, corn, pineapple.

Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, fries, peas, WG bread, pears.

Thursday: Pepperoni pizza, breadstick, broccoli, peaches.

Friday: Cheeseburger, WG bun, Sunchips, fresh vegetables.

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Seasonal affective disorder BURNETT COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Winter is upon us, and with that can come a series of unpleasant feelings, more so than all the snow and cold already do!

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a type of depression that is related to the changes in seasons, typically beginning in the fall and continuing into the winter months (winter pattern SAD) but can also occur in the spring or early summer (summer pattern SAD). Some people will often brush symptoms off as the “winter blues” however this is a diagnosable disorder that can be treated. In order to be diagnosed with SAD, individuals must meet criteria for major depression coinciding with specific seasons (The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center, March 2016).

Some symptoms of major depression include feeling hopeless or worthless, having low energy, sleep problems, changes in appetite or weight, having frequent thoughts of death or suicide.

Symptoms of winter pattern SAD include: Low energy levels, excessive sleepiness, overeating, weight gain, carbohydrate cravings, and social withdrawal. On the other hand, symptoms of summer pattern SAD include: Loss of appetite resulting in associated weight loss, unable to sleep, agitation, restlessness, anxiety, and episodes of violent behavior.

Some ways to treat and prevent SAD are to exercise regularly, take medication as prescribed by your doctor, light therapy, and/or psychotherapy.

Overall, it’s normal to have some days when you feel down. But if you feel down for days at a time and you can’t get motivated to do activities you normally enjoy, see your doctor. This is especially important if your sleep patterns and appetite have changed, you turn to alcohol for comfort or relaxation, or you feel hopeless or think about suicide.

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Fun Facts: Brenda Lee was only thirteen years old when she recorded “Rockin’ Around the

Christmas Tree” in 1958. Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” is the best-selling Christmas song with more than more than 50 million copies sold around the world. All the items in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” total 354 gifts.

Fruitcakes last a long time intentionally. They were originally baked at the end of harvest and some of the cake was saved to be eaten at the beginning to the harvest the following year as people thought that would bring a good crop. It is the sugar and alcohol combination that helps them last so long.

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I have not been to Dime Bingo for the last two weeks, so I do not know who was the winner of the dollar game. If people don’t write the winners down for me, I can’t put your name in the paper. Congratulations to the winners, whoever you are.

With the holidays, the papers needed news early, so we have some catch up dates to do.

Nov. 22 –Spade winners Dwaine Bently, Barb Geske. Nine bid, Tony Rutteer and Roger Greely.

Nov. 27 – 500 winners John La-

Fond and Marge Traun.

Nov. 29 - Barb Geske and Dwaine Bently, no nine bid.

Dec. 4 - Dave Peterson, Jim Anderson, Gerry Vogel and Wade Rufsholm. Steve Wenthe got 9 bid.

Dec. 6 - Dwaine Bently, Roger Greely, Julie Schauer, Mary Lengsfeld. Barb Geske and Nona Severson shared the 9 bid.

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Our decorating crew did a great job on making the center look festive.We needed extra help to get ready for the holidays. We had our regular crew of Barb Geske, Diane Norman, Rose Miller and Nona Severson. We recruited the exercise group to help. When the 500 card players came in, we had them each put two ornaments on our tree.

When the ornaments were in place, each 500 player was given a coffee cup with a Christmas saying on the cup. These cups were given by an anonymous person. Thank you to whoever was our unknown

Dates To Remember • Dec. 11 – Potluck 9:30 • Dec. 11 -- Executive meeting 10:45 • Dec. 19 -- Monthly meeting 9:30

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Return of the Red Brush Gang AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL MARK WALTERS

Hello friends, Due to the fact that my father the late Robert Walters created an annual fishing trip to the Flambeau Flowage, the Mississippi River for ducks, and The Meadow Valley Wildlife Area/Necedah National Wildlife Refuge for deer, all while attending UW Madison back in the mid 50s I love these places.

This week’s column is in honor of a great man, Robert Walters, as friends and family who call themselves The Red Brush Gang return to set up camp.

I also spent a significant amount of time at camp before the opener of Wisconsin’s nine-day deer gun season.

Saturday, Nov. 8 High 48, low 27 Sixteen of us met near Necedah pulling empty trailers that would soon be loaded with what I honestly believe is at least a semi load of what would soon be an 18x36 foot pole barn, ten sets of bunk beds, two woodstoves, propane tanks, and tables to go down the middle of the shack.

Everyone knows that we have to focus until the job is done and we are fighting the sun clock the entire time.

We build camp on public land near Mather and if for some reason you cannot make it you owe the camp three cases of beer.

Shortly after dark camp was built, there was a dart tournament that everyone gets into, good food was cooked, there was a rather brutal wrestling match and The Red Brush Gang was home.

I have watched the sun come up for 48 deer gun openers in this neck of the woods and so far, have not found a good enough reason to miss.

Saturday, Nov. 15 High 35, low 21 Today was the first day that you could walk in most parts of The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge and scout for deer. The NNWR is closed except for the seven days prior to the gun deer opener in most sections and with no ATV’s allowed during the hunt and hunt beforehand, this is truly wilder-

ness hunting.

I have touched on two subjects that are basically out of the hands for man to change and I really saw it on my five-mile hike today and that is waters. The water table is so high that for an old timer like me that was walking in here in 1971 it is almost unbelievable. Dry marshes are lakes and forests are flooded like in the south.

The other reality, and I saw it bear baiting this summer and fall, and today it really hit home is the immense amount of wolf sign, number one form is wolf scat with deer hair in it and where I hunt with Selina today it was snow covered, there was almost zero deer sign. The whitetail deer in the areas of Wisconsin’s central forest that are in pack bordering country are being eliminated.

No matter what side of the fence you are on for this conversation, can you imagine how depressing it must be for the remaining deer in dense wolf country? What if every

hunting camp vanished and all that property was sold to become houses or farm fields?

Roughly 580,000 people hunt during the nine-day gun season, what if this was cut in half due in part to a lack of deer in our wolf country, the public land is not getting used enough and that started getting sold?

We have to manage our turkey, deer, fish, and ducks, why is the wolf exempt when they are three times over the population goal?

If you think that I am some kind of wolf hater I ask you to look back at the columns that I wrote back in the early to mid 90s while working with WDNR biologists. I was 100-percent behind the recovery program and the management goal of roughly 385 animals. I was given a ton of flack but stuck to my guns.

Now with roughly 1,200 wolves in Wisconsin I say let biologists with the WDNR section off the state and pick management numbers to be harvested each year. Sunset.

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

HSBC is getting into the holiday spirit! Fresh off another successful Holiday Bake Sale, the staff and residents are looking forward to a few Christmas miracles.

There is nothing better tthan receiving a gift of llove and understanding, and Lizzy has her paws a c crossed! This lanky ffour-year-old shepherd/ c cattle dog mix is a lean 37 p pounds, and mostly black w with white toes. Lizzy is sstill a bit of a timid girl w who can be a bit unsure at n new situations. However, sshe blossoms into a snugLizzy gly lap dog with only a few minutes of quiet time and gentle handling. Lizzy is already housetrained but hopes for a family to patiently introduce her to a variety of new things.

Sibertron was initially adopted to a home in April but was recently found abandoned and brought back to HSBC. She is ready and willing to make a connection with another family who will cherish her; to make that happen, a generous sponsor has covered her adoption fee! Sibertron is a three-year-old brown tabby kitty who loves snuggling with people. Her medium-length fur makes her look bulkier than her eight pounds, but she is the purr-fect size for lap time! Sibertron is good with kids and Sibertron other cats; her hobbies include exploring and playing with toys. She’d love to find a home for the holidays!

New, loving homes are at the top of the HSBC residents’ lists. If you’re aren’t in a position to add a new family member to your house, there are several other gifts they would appreciate. The shelter is always in need of the following items to keep the pets and staff happy and healthy: HE liquid or pod laundry detergent, bleach, bleach wipes, creamy peanut butter, toilet paper, paper towels, unscented clumping cat litter. Thank you for your support; HSBC is always amazed by and grateful for their caring community!

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.facebook.com/ peggyschillingadoptioncenter.

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American Legion Craft and Bake Sale

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Auxiliary members Dona McKenzie, Sandy Chourinard and Joy Fagerberg were running the bake sale fundraiser for the student awards night in 2020.

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Chris Olander and Debbie Lundquist were selling a wide variety of holiday décor at the craft sale held at the American Legion in Grantsburg this past weekend.

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This mother-daughter duo was selling beautiful handmade knit items such as hats and scarves during the craft sale.

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Left–Members of the community seemed to enjoy the decorated wood signs and light up candles.

Right–Skonewood Christian Retreat had many delectable baked goods available for sale at the Merry Market Sale this past weekend.

Donation to Sheriff’s Dept.

(From left) Sheriff’s Deputy Mitch Olson, K-9 Tracker and Sheriff Tracy Finch accepted a check from Dave Chell, Lisa Slater and Don Chell with Whitetails Unlimited and the Burnett County Law Enforcement Citizens Auxiliary (BCLECA). The funds came from a gun raffle for three guns that were donated by Don Chell and raffled off last week at Benson Law Office in Siren. The raffle brought in $750 and the funds were matched bringing the total to $1,500.

Ryan Benson (at right) helped out by drawing the winners at his office. Winners of the gun raffle will be announced at a later date.

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Blizzard score 8 in home opener SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

SPOONER – The WSFLG boys co-op hockey team had a difficult start to the season.

In three games that included the season home opener, the Blizzard were outscored 21-2 and entered the second week with a 0-3 record.

They started at Northwest on Dec. 3 and were outshot 45-5 in a 9-0 loss. The Icemen scored three goals at even strength in the first period before a six-goal second period. Northwest scored five goals at even strength and one on the power play.

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Before the Blizzard hockey team started their game against Black River Falls, they paid a tribute to former hockey coach Tim McDonald. McDonald, a North Memorial helicopter pilot, lost his life in a helicopter crash earlier this year. His four children were present for the tribute, standing with players from both hockey teams.

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Donald McLafferty of the Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren wrestling team at last year’s Barron inviational.

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RUSH CITY – The Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren wrestling team seeks its second top-5 finish in as many tries in the young season, this Saturday.

LFGS goes to Barron for a 14-team invitational this weekend after finishing fourth in the season-opening Rush City Invitational last weekend. The team finished with 130 points, just eight behind Ogilvie (138) while Deer River (173) topped the team

standings and Rush City-Braham (145) was second.

Nolan Johnson, Taedon Nichols and Dominic Caroon earned 1st-place finishes in their given divisions and accounted for 58 of the team’s 138 points.

Caroon had the most dominating performance of the three, winning all of his matches in the 195 division by pin. He needed just 16 seconds to defeat Jakob Wind (Mille Lacs) and

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BALDWIN – The Hayward girls co-op hockey team sought an end to a losing streak entering the final full week of play before the holiday break.

After losing their final game of November, the Hurricanes were put on a three-game skid with losses to Duluth Marshall and St. Croix Valley last week. They were unable to get the game-tying goal in the third period of a 3-2 loss to Duluth on Thursday and lost a two-goal lead in a 4-2 loss to the Fusion on Friday.

Emma Quimby denied 15 of the 18 shots she faced in the Hayward net against Duluth Marshall and when the first shot got by her, the Hurricanes answered quickly. Duluth took a 1-0 lead with just over four minutes remaining in the first period though the Hurricanes answered just seconds later with an Emma Thompson goal assisted by Alex Pieterek to take a 1-1 tie into the first intermission.

Maren Friday returned the lead to Duluth with her second goal, five minutes into the second period and the Hurricanes responded, just not quite as quickly as they did in the first. Kennedy Sprenger scored a goal at even strength with assists from Gillian Johnson and Jerzy Petit.

But, Duluth reclaimed the lead with what finished as the game-winning goal. Meredith Boettcher scored at even strength to secure the 3-2 win.

The Hurricanes had seven of their 18 shots on goal in the third period but were unable to re-tie the game.

Hayward dropped to 1-3 with the loss and remained on the road for the following day’s game.

Riley Springer gave the Hurricanes a first-period lead with a power play goal assisted by Soile Doyle and the 1-0 advantage lasted into the second period, when they increased it.

Pieterek scored an unassisted shorthanded goal late in the second to put Hayward up 2-0. But enough time remained on the St. Croix Valley power play and it notched a score 80 seconds later to make it a 2-1 game.

The Fusion then scored three unanswered goals in the third period. They tied the game with a power play score and took the lead at even strength with just under seven minutes remaining. The Fusion added an insurance score in the final two minutes.

Quimby had 25 saves for Hayward, which plays at Superior on Thursday and goes to Black River Falls for a tournament on Dec. 27.

BALSAM LAKE – The location of Thursday’s game and its placement on the schedule were added bonuses for the Webster boys basketball team.

A road win in conference play just weeks into the season added to the potential satisfaction of defeating a team expected to at least compete for the Lakeland West title.

“A lot of people picked Unity to win the conference, so to go on their deck and get a win is huge for our team,” Webster coach Rob Scherrer said.

That major accomplishment was obtained, as the Tigers outscored the Eagles 25-18 in the second half of a 46-41 victory, getting them in the win column for the first time this season. Coleton Peterson scored a game-high 14 points and Tallon Parent added 13 for the Tigers, both contributing to the team’s long-distance scoring in the second half.

But, the Eagles had their share of leads and didn’t allow Webster to get too far ahead when it was in front.

Cullen Feist scored six first-half points while Zach Collins and Dan Sorensen added five points each.

However, limiting Jaxson Flaherty to just three points was important for Scherrer and the Tigers.

“Tanner Pardun and Nathan Stadler did a nice job holding (Flaherty) in-check all night,” Scherrer said.

Flaherty had three points in the

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Grantsburg's Zach Miller stretches high to stuff an attempted shot by Amery.

Some teams still searching for first win SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

SIREN – The Siren girls basketball team was less than three seconds from a 3-0 record.

The Dragons earned road wins over Clayton and Shell Lake to start the season, before opening their home and Lakeland West schedule against Luck on Friday. And while a third consecutive win was within reach, the game-tying and game-winning points eluded them in the final seconds of a 52-51 loss to the Cardinals.

Morgan Shetler scored a game-high 20 points for Siren and Lindsay Liljenberg added 16, though neither team could gain a substantial lead in the game. The Dragons entered halftime with a 22-20 advantage and overcame several Luck leads in the second half. The frequent lead changes meant late free throws would be important for both teams, though neither seemed able to secure the win at the line.

The Cardinals had an opportunity to take a multiscore lead in the final two minutes but three missed free throws kept their lead at just a single point in the final minute. On what essentially was the final possession of the game, the Dragons drew a foul and got two free throws with a second remaining on the clock.

Unfortunately for Siren, neither shot fell and the Cardinals rebounded the second miss to preserve their first win of the season while giving the Dragons their first loss.

Grace Thoreson led the Cardinals with 19 points.

Siren dropped to 2-1 overall on the season and hosts Unity this Friday before playing at Grantsburg on Tuesday.

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Webster’s Brooke Hetfeld puts up a shot in the Tigers game versus Unity.

GRANTSBURG With their second attempt at the season’s first win postponed, the Pirates had additional time to prepare for Cumberland.

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McDonald’s four children lined up with hockey players from each team and dropped the puck to signal the start of the game.

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Northwest getting called for five minor penalties that allowed four WSFLG power plays, including one with a two-skater advantage.

However, the Blizzard managed just three shots despite the time with at least one extra skater.

Cashton Kapp made 35 saves for the Blizzard, who avoided another shutout on Thursday but again were denied that first win.

Dane Jensen scored the Bliz-

zard’s first goal of the season late in the first period with assists from Gage Hall and Chance Lessard, giving their team a 1-0 lead. But Regis-Altoona-McDonell followed with four unanswered goals to take a 4-1 win.

The Blizzard were outshot 35-14 in the game and Kapp finished with 31 saves.

WSFLG opened its home schedule on Saturday against Black River Falls, which scored six first-period goals in an 8-1 win. The

Tigers notched all their first-period scores at even strength before the Blizzard were able to get on the board in the second period.

Will Gerber scored off a Ross Anderson assist early in the second to make it a 6-1 game though the Blizzard got no closer. The Tigers finished with a 35-9 advantage in shots and Kapp had 27 saves.

The Blizzard play at Moose Lake this Thursday and host Amery on Dec. 26.

reached the division final by pinning Masyn Londgren (Rush City-Braham) in 1:40. In the final, Caroon pinned Hayden McGowan (Crosby-Ironton) in 57 seconds.

Johnson earned two of his three wins in the 106 division by major decision, starting with his opening win over Dillion Barna (Crosby-Ironton).

He also defeated Zach Remer (Mille Lacs) by major decision in the semifinal before winning a 9-3 decision over Carter Schulz (Rice Lake) in the 1st-place match.

The path to the 126 division’s 1st-place match wasn’t as easy for Nichols. He had to win all three of his matches by points to place first. A 10-8 win over Nolan Campbell (Virginia Area) sent Nichols to the semifinal against Trevor Michienzi (Deer River), which he won 8-5. He then defeated John Fitzpatrick (Crosby-Ironton) in a 4-2 decision.

Landyn Johnson gave LFGS a runner-up finish in the 145 division. He won his first two matches by pin – in 1:23 over Jesse Eklund (Rush City-Braham) and in 1:55 over Daniel Miller (Mille Lacs). But, Ogilvie’s Ethan Warren pinned Johnson in 1:14 to win the 1st-place match.

By winning three of his four matches, Cory Popham added a 3rd-place finish in the 113 division. He won by major decision over Nathias Parks (Deer River) but was sent to the consolation bracket by a loss in 1:20 to Gavon Schroeder (Rush City-Braham). Popham responded by defeating Chase Calander (Mille Lacs) in 2:42 to reach the 3rd-place match, which he won by major decision over Parks.

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Grantsburg opened the season with a loss at Prairie Farm on Nov. 21 and were scheduled to play at Amery on Nov. 26, but the game was postponed and the Pirates had to wait until Dec. 3 to get in the win column.

Brooke Quimby nearly outscored Cumberland on her own, finishing with a gamehigh 31 points in the Pirates’ 45-32 win at home. Olivia Ohnstad had eight points and nine rebounds for Grantsburg, which plays at St. Croix Falls this Friday and hosts Siren on Tuesday.

WEBSTER The Tigers entered the week still searching for their first win of the season, as the point differentials have increased over the course of four losses.

Webster opened the season with a four-point loss to Lake Holcombe and a seven-point loss to New Auburn. To start play in December, the Tigers hosted Solon Springs and Kylli Rajala on Dec. 3. Rajala scored a game-high 29 points and helped her team turn a two-point lead to start the second half into a double-digit advantage and eventual 53-34 win over the Tigers.

Webster had an even tougher challenge on Thursday, trying to keep pace with Unity. The Eagles’ defense limited the Tigers in the first half and allowed for a lead that hovered around 20 before halftime. Webster was unable to close the gap in the second half and dropped to 0-4 on the season.

The Tigers play at Turtle Lake this Thursday and host St. Croix Falls on Tuesday.

first half yet the Eagles still led 23-21 entering the break.

Webster erased that advantage in the second half by getting 11 second-half points from Parent and four 3-pointers from the team.

“Ultimately, we made more plays than Unity down the stretch to secure a nice road win,” Scherrer said.

The win helped the Tigers get even on the season after dropping their season opener 69-36 at home to Somerset.

Carsen Stenberg finished with 11 points; nine came from first-half 3-pointers for Webster, which evened its season record at 1-1. The Tigers play at Turtle Lake this Thursday and host St. Croix Falls on Tuesday.

GRANTSBURG The Pirates entered the second week of the season with a 2-0 record after winning both at home and on the road last week.

They played at Prairie Farm on Dec. 3 and allowed only one Prairie Farm scorer to reach a double-digit point total in a 65-39 win. Gus Bergman scored 10 of his team-high 14 points in the first half while Sterling McKinley had nine, with six of those coming from 3-point range.

But the defense limiting Prairie Farm to just 16 firsthalf points, along with the team’s five first-half 3-pointers, allowed the Pirates to enter halftime with a commanding 24-point lead. Austin Wedin scored seven second-half points and Carson Knutson added six.

McKinley, Knutson and Jared VanWatermuelen finished with 11 points each for Grantsburg; Wedin had 10.

On Thursday, VanWatermuelen led the way to a win over Amery, scoring a game-high 29 points in a 70-44 decision at home.

He had 15 points in the first half while Wedin added long-range shooting, making three 3-pointers in each half.

Grantsburg’s scoring duo led the team to a 36-25 lead entering halftime. But 14 more points from VanWatermuelen and 12 more from Wedin in the second half left Amery with no chance to catchup.

Wedin finished with 23 points for the Pirates, who play at St. Croix Falls this Friday and host Siren on Tuesday.

SIREN The Dragons were twice denied their first win of the season last week.

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Carsen Stenberg slashing to the basket late in the game against Unity.

After dropping a 60-50 decision at Shell Lake for their season opener on Dec. 2, the Dragons hosted Luck on Friday and did not fare any better. The Cardinals nearly doubled Siren’s first-half point total and maintained a double-digit lead through the second half for a 79-61 win.

Luck’s duo of Levi Jensen and Gage Johansen accounted for 54 total points while Carsen Eley added 13.

Nathan Kosloski scored a team-high 22 points for Siren, but it still couldn’t prevent the Cardinals from extending their lead beyond 20 in the first half. Luck eventually took a 41-22 lead into the break and prevented any potential Siren comeback in the second half.

Brady Kosloski added 13 points for Siren and Riley Churchill added 10. The Dragons host Unity this Friday and play at Grantsburg on Tuesday.

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Aaron Jones leads Packers past Washington, 20-15 ASSOCIATED PRESS

GREEN BAY––Slowing down led to a huge day for Aaron Jones.

After a 20-15 win over the Washington Redskins Sunday, Jones credited Green Bay Packers running backs coach Ben Sirmans with teaching him to take his time and let plays develop. Jones said thanks to Sirmans' help, he was able to run wherever he wanted against Washington.

Jones rushed for a season-high 134 yards and a touchdown on just 16 carries, Aaron Rodgers threw for 195 yards and a score and the Packers did enough to put away the Redskins.

Jones had his third 100-yard rushing game of the season and hauled in six passes for 58 yards.

“Man, I was born in December. I'm a Sagittarius. I've got a lot juice left,” said Jones while laughing.

Adrian Peterson became the sixth back in NFL history to reach the 14,000-yard mark, running for 76 yards and a score for Washington (3-10), which was eliminated from playoff contention.

“It means a lot, man,” said Peterson on reaching the career milestone. “It's history _ six guys, I'm one of them. That kind of speaks for itself, so it's an amazing feeling, an amazing accomplishment. Wish I could enjoy it more if it was a W tagged onto it, but it's a spectacular accomplishment.

When you look at the group of guys I'm in there with, it's amazing. It's a blessing.”

Peterson has 14,036 yards in a 13-year career. Curtis Martin is fifth all-time with 14,101 yards.

Dwayne Haskins completed 16 of 27 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown with an interception. The rookie was sacked four times, including one where he hurt his ankle.

“I thought he played hard and tough and there's no reason he was cleared. We just noticed that he was gimping

around, but he was fine,” Washington interim coach Bill Callahan said of Haskins.

“He battled tough. To his credit, I give him a lot of credit for hanging in there and playing tough when he was banged-up.”

‘Man, I was born in December. I’m a Sagittarius. I’ve got a lot juice left.’

Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers Derrius Guice left after only five carries with a knee injury.

“I'll know a little bit more after our doctors examine him,” Callahan said of Guice. “Right now, they're in the examination room looking at him.”

Kenny Clark and Kyler Fackrell combined for a sack of Haskins on Washington's opening drive for an 11yard loss. Haskins and the Redskins started the day with three straight three-and-outs in the franchise's first-ever December trip to Lambeau Field.

“Anytime you're going against a young quarterback, we've got to get pressure on him, make him make some bad throws,” Clark said.

Jones scored from 4 yards on the Packers' opening drive.

It was Jones' 12th rushing touchdown and 15th TD of the season. Rodgers, who was 18 of 28 passing, found Robert Tonyan for a 12-yard touchdown on Green Bay's other first-quarter score.

‘I feel way more comfortable, but it’s a long road ahead for me.’

Dwayne Haskins, Washington Redskins Haskins led Washington on an 11-play, 95-yard drive that was capped by a 2-yard run by Peterson with 3:44 to play in the first quarter. Dustin Hopkins missed the extra point.

Green Bay (10-3) led 14-6 at

halftime.

After Mason Crosby's field goal, Hopkins nailed a 52-yarder to cut it to 17-9 before the end of the third.

With the Packers still holding an eight-point lead with 8:28 to play, Rodgers found Jones for a 25-yard gain on third-and-14. That first down helped set up a 33-yard attempt

by Crosby. The 13-year veteran was good on the kick with 2:34 to go to seal the win.

“That was pretty much the play of the game from an offensive standpoint,” Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said. “It was looking pretty grim right there. Another third-and-long situation and just an incredible throw, incredible catch by Aaron Jones.”

Haskins linked up with Terry McLaurin on a 13yard score late. Haskins was stopped by Blake Martinez on the 2-point conversion.

“I feel way more comfortable, but it's a long road ahead for me,” said Haskins after his fifth career start.

‘REDSKINS' PROTEST About 30 to 40 protesters were outside of Lambeau Field speaking out against the ‘Redskins’ name. One sign read, “I am not a mascot,” while another read, “Stop the racism.”

INJURIES Redskins: Guice hurt his knee while being tackled

by Darnell Savage after a 23-yard run in the second quarter. He did not return.

Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan left in the second half with a calf injury. Cornerbacks Fabian Moreau and Quinton Dunbar each left in the first half with hamstring injuries. Moreau returned.

Packers: Montravius Adams left the game in the first half with an illness.

UP NEXT Redskins: host the Eagles next Sunday.

Packers: host the Bears next Sunday.

After strong Blough debut, Vikes say 'whoa' in win vs. Lions MINNEAPOLIS––The first three plays for David Blough and the Detroit Lions on Sunday were an ominous sign. The rookie quarterback's first two passes were deflected at the line of scrimmage. Then he was sacked for a 6-yard loss.

The Minnesota Vikings made sure there would be no repeat of Blough's strong Thanksgiving Day debut.

In Blough's first NFL road start, the Lions sputtered toward their sixth straight loss, 20-7 to the Vikings. They failed to score until 2:09 remained in the game. Blough finished 24 of 40 for 205 yards, taking five sacks and throwing two interceptions. His late touchdown pass to Kenny Golladay kept Detroit from being shut out for the first time since 2009.

“Obviously frustrating to start slow,” said Blough, who was given the job in the previous game after injuries to Matthew Stafford and Jeff Driskel. “It's something we harp on, and it can't happen for us, can't happen for me. Got to find a way to get those to our playmakers, because we had guys where they were supposed to be.”

With Stafford missing his fifth straight game due to hip and back injuries, Detroit mustered just 13 yards on 13 plays in the first quarter. Blough was 1 of 6 for 18 yards, a far cry from his debut a week earlier at home against Chicago. He threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Golladay on his second NFL pass attempt in that game and capped the Lions' first two drives with scoring throws. He finished that game 22 for 38 for 280 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

The Vikings didn't let him get close to that until a handful of decent gains in the fourth quarter once they led 20-0.

“They have a lot of packages, a lot of different looks and a lot of flexibility and variability in their defense,” Detroit coach Matt Patricia said. “Just looked like they used a lot of it early, give us some of those looks and different problems that we had to solve.

They executed at a high level, especially at home.”

Blough wasn't done many favors, though.

On two of Danielle Hunter's three sacks, tight ends were lined up against him for the initial block. With the Lions at the 15-yard line and trailing just 10-0 late in the second quarter, Blough drifted out of the pocket and was sacked by Hunter for a loss of 12 yards on third down. Matt Prater missed a 45-yard field goal, and Kirk Cousins drove Minnesota the other way for a touchdown in less than a minute, scoring with 25 seconds left in the half.

“I can't put us in the position to take those sacks,” Blough said.

“I can't leave those linemen out to dry on some of those. Five is five too many. I can't hold the ball too long, take us out of fieldgoal range. Obviously, we talk about the halftime swing a lot.

Didn't help our chances in that position.”

Through three quarters, Blough was 10 of 19 for just 74 yards.

“We tell him we've got his back no matter what,” wide receiver Danny Amendola said. “We're going to do our job to try to get open, try to make plays and to just get back there and be a gunslinger, man. Get up and let it rip. It's a learning experience for him, definitely, throughout each week, throughout each game, throughout each series, throughout each situation.''

Stafford hasn't been ruled out for a return this season, but he has not practiced since the injury. With Driskel on injured reserve, Blough's backup was Kyle Sloter, who was signed off Arizona's practice squad on Nov. 30.

“David is an extremely competitive guy,” Patricia said. “He's a tough guy. I love his energy and what he brings every single day to the practices, to the games. He's competitive. From that standpoint, he's trying. He's trying to get it all right.”

Brewers part with Travis Shaw, Jimmy Nelson, 3 others MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers declined to offer contracts to infielder Travis Shaw, right-hander Jimmy Nelson and three others Monday, making them free agents.

Pitchers Alex Claudio and Junior Guerra and infielder Tyler Saladino were also let go by a Milwaukee club that has parted with a number of key

players this offseason.

After catcher Yasmani Grandal left as a free agent for a $73 million, four-year contract with the Chicago White Sox last month, infielder Mike Moustakas agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal with Cincinnati on Monday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on

condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.

Shaw hit 63 homers over the 2017 and ‘18 seasons, but the corner infielder slumped last year. Nelson struggled after missing nearly two years following surgery on his right shoulder.

The Brewers and Ben Gamel agreed to a $1.4 million, one-year deal to avoid

arbitration. The contract includes a team option for 2021 at $2.55 million with no buyout. Shortstop Orlando Arcia also agreed to a $2.2 million, oneyear deal to avoid arbitration.

Milwaukee projects to save around $15 million in salary in 2020 by cutting the five players.

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NOVEL IDEAS

Books to pick up as winter sets in Quirkily creative, “Nothing to See Here” will appeal to those open-minded enough to swallow its bizarre plot. I ate up Kevin Wilson’s newest in one sitting as he relates the story of two friends separated by time. They maintain contact in sporadic letters, one a privileged rich girl, Madison, and Lillian, who’s always been down on her luck.

Smart as a whip, Lillian didn’t have much of a home life. Her deadbeat mother constantly brought men home, her father not in the picture. Hell bent on getting an education, Lillian gets a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school, her mother telling her she’s sure to fail.

Lillian does fail — her goodness causes her to get kicked out of school when she takes the fall for Madison her gorgeous, roommate and best friend. How could Lillian refuse to help Madison? It would have been devastating if Madison had admitted error, considering her family’s social status.

Years after the incident, Madison needs help again and offers Lillian a job if she’ll come to her estate in Tennessee. Lillian has no idea what she’s getting into, only that Madison and her husband, Sen. Roberts, plan on compensating her well beyond what Lillian’s Sav-A-Lot job pays.

What Madison needs is a caretaker for twins from her husband’s previous marriage — their mom having died unexpectedly. The children, 10-year-olds Roland and Bessie, are unique. When upset, they catch on fire, a condition that Sen. Roberts wants to keep out of the press, as does Madison, who lavishes her love on a son she had with the senator, a boy free of abnormalities.

Funny and poignant, there are layers to this novel certain to spawn discussions about its admirable protagonist — you gotta love Lillian. She’s gutsy and cheeky but her soft heart is in the right place. Armed with empathy and common good sense she quells the fires that consume in her own unique way in this strange, captivating novel. ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ There’s hardly a writer around who tugs at the heart

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like Mitch Albom. He quickly rose to fame with “Tuesdays With Morrie” (1997). After a string of stirring titles, Albom shines again with “Finding Chika, a Little Girl, and Earthquake, and the Making of a Family,” a slim memoir about a Haitian orphan Albom and his wife Janine take in.

Unable to have children, the Alboms’ new family of three sadly isn’t long lived — Chika died of a brain tumor at age 7, two years after Albom took her from the orphanage he runs in Haiti for medical treatment in the States. Mitch and Janine had no idea what was in store for them when Chika was diagnosed with stage four DIPG, a rare, stealthy cancer that gradually stole the girl’s motor skills and led to her death in April 2017.

To tell his story, Albom calls upon Chika’s spirit, an apparition of the child appearing to him a year after she passed, on the day of his father’s funeral, as Albom sits in front of his computer, unable to write. At Chika’s urging, his fingers take to the keys.

Chika was born in 2010, just days before an earthquake hit Haiti killing hundreds of thousands. Her mother

lived through the disaster but later died in childbirth, Chika ending up at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince that Albom began operating. He met Chika there, a precocious girl who developed troubling symptoms — her face drooped, her gait was uneven.

The girl needed treatment unavailable in Haiti, so Mitch and Janine, residents of Michigan, took her to a hospital in Detroit.

“Finding Chika” highlights the joy that Chika instilled in others with her sweet smile, funny songs and quips, and the wisdom and courage she displayed. Black and white photos further enhance this loving tribute. ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ “He was an angry man, and he was an ugly man, and he was tall, and he was pacing.”

So begins Jami Attenberg’s riveting novel “All This Could Be Yours,” the story of a family in New Orleans and its patriarch Victor, a Scotch-swilling, cigar smoking “monster” you’ll hate from the get go.

Victor is throwing a fit, angry about something, demanding his meek wife Barbara

bend to his every whim. His mistreatment of her has been constant in their long marriage, but his latest outburst takes its toll; Victor drops to the floor, his voice silenced as he’s rushed to the hospital where he lies comatose.

The family is notified that Victor is dying — daughter Alex rushes to his side, joining her mother in their sporadic death watch — as does Victor’s daughter-in-law Twyla, but her former husband Gary, Victor’s son, doesn’t show up, instead remains out of state, for reasons later revealed that are shocking, further driving a nail in the coffin of a despicable man with no redeeming qualities.

Dysfunction runs rampant in Attenberg’s brilliantly crafted and readable page-turner in which we learn about how Victor’s cruelty has impacted each member of the family. As the minutes tick away, lifetimes are revealed.

We learn how Victor and Barbara met, hoping against hope that she won’t succumb to his charms — but she does. We are incredulous when Barbara is pregnant and makes herself a human offering to his beatings. Strike me, she says, but

don’t ever hit the children.

“All This Could Be Yours” raises questions about loyalty and codependency in the face of abuse — readers will pull for Alex and Gary, the adult children damaged by living in a house where “don’t talk, don’t trust, don’t feel” was the norm. The tragedy of this novel is how the damage Victor does sifts down, the tentacles of dysfunction generational. In the end, readers can only hope Victor won’t be the victor. That with him gone, healing will occur.

Fenimore to speak at Danbury Town Hall Brian Fenimore will be speaking on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Danbury Town Hall. The meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a meal served in between services. The first teaching begins at 10 a.m. and the afternoon one at 1:30 p.m.

As he teaches, Brian gives people an opportunity to practice using the gifts that he has described. So, the meetings are practical, hands-on events.

Brian is the director of the Plumbline Ministries, an evangelical Christian organization based on advancing the

Kingdom of God. The ministry is called to reveal the Father's Heart to the body of Christ and the World. The focus of the ministry is to equip the saints for the work of ministry. He teaches in schools, seminars and media throughout the World. Brian is the author of

several books and study notes including The Voice of the Lord Thunders, Foundation for the Prophetic Ministry and Heart Standard for the Prophetic.

For more information on the Danbury meeting, call Becky McConkey at 612-508-5978.

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Peter Dale Polaski Jr.

Louis Charles Hjort

Peter Dale Polaski Jr., age 90, of Webster, passed away Dec. 3, 2019, at the Traditions of Frederic Assisted Living.

Peter was born May 8, 1929, in Drummond, to pare ents, Margueritte (Moore) a and Alex Sharlow.

On Feb. 24, 1951, Peter e enlisted in the United S States Air Force and served d during the Korean War. He w was honorably discharged iin 1953.

Peter met his wife Bern nadine in Superior, where tthey married and lived u until 1971 when they moved tto Webster.

A descendent of Chief Osaugie, Peter was proud of his Native American heritage and was a St. Croix Tribal Elder. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting. He also loved playing slots at the casino, shaking dice, horseshoes and darts. Peter was a very social person who had his daily routes to various establishments in Webster.

Preceding him in death are his parents and adopted father, Peter Polaski Sr.; loving wife of 45 years, Bernadine; siblings: Emerald, Wyverne, Howard, Florian, Donald, Gerald and Walter.

Peter is survived by his children: Karen (Bill) Marazzo, Dale (Dana) Polaski, Joseph (Debbie) Polaski, Sue Davison, Bobbie (Kurtis) Johnson, David (Sue) Polaski, Jerry (Vicki) Polaski, Donald (Kathy) Polaski, Margiret (Mick) Lanhart and Renee Kern; grandchildren: Missy Marazzo, Gabby Marazzo (Mike Young), Nicci Nefs (Jeff Olson ), Gina Polaski, Courtney Davison Foulk (Danny Foulk), Katie Warner (Phil Dresel), Bill Warner (Leah Duclon) and Michelle Polaski; sister, MaryEllen Vollmer; and many other , great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at 1 p.m. (visitation was from 12-1 p.m.) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Full military honors was held following the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

The family thanks the employees at Traditions of Frederic for the care of their dad for the past couple of years. He always said, “They treat me good here.”

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

Louis Charles Hjort, age 74, a resident of Grantsburg, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.

Louis was born on May 7, 1945 in Grantsburg to Erwin and Vivian (Lund) Hjort.

Louis was raised in G Grantsburg, graduating ffrom Grantsburg High S School in 1963. He attended U UW-River Falls, graduating w with a BA Degree in Math a and Education and master’s iin Social Sciences. He then sstudent taught at Janesv ville Parker High School in J Janesville.

Louis then met his wife, K Kristie Brewer, on a blind d date in 1969. They married on Feb. 21, 1970.

On Jan. 9, 1970 Louis joined the United States Army, left for Vietnam two weeks after the birth of his daughter, Koreen Louise. He came home with a Bronze Star, Vietnam service medal, Vietnam Campaign medal, two oversees bars, Defense Service medal, Sharpshooter Badge and Joint Services Commendation medal. He then served at the AFES Induction Center in Milwaukee. He really enjoyed this job, meeting these fine young men and women willing to serve our country.

Louis then worked at Minnesota Fabrics for 20 years as manager/district manager.

Louis and Kristie then knew it was time to come home to Grantsburg and care for his parents until

RECENT DEATHS Oct. 13, 2019, Francis Gordon Peschong, 93, Town of Sandstone, Minn.

Nov. 15, 2019, Edith Augusta Engelhart, 101, Town of Trade Lake.

Nov. 18, 2019, Tracy Leann Anderson, 50, Town of Webb Lake.

Nov. 19, 2019, Thomas Dale Richards, Town of Trade Lake.

Nov. 20, 2019, Dorothy Marie Gooding, 84, Town of Oakland.

Nov. 25, 2019, Roger Henry Panek Sr., 84, Village of Grantsburg.

MARRIAGES Jeffrey S. Whitman, Town of Scott, to Ginger I. Whitman, Town of Scott.

Kenneth N. Hinze Jr., Oakland, to Karin W. McMahon, Oakland.

Craig A. Nestor, Siren, to Susan R. Murphy, Siren.

their death.

Louis enjoyed working on the Big Wood Lake Association for 21 years, mowing his neighbors lawns, helping his neighbors and friends, being custodian with his wife, Kristie at Faith Lutheran Church, listening to music on the deck while reading a good book, avid woodworker and even enjoyed repairing the soles of shoes taught by his father. He was always up to watching his favorite teams: Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Louis had that quick wit and humor ready whenever needed.

But most of all he enjoyed being a Dad to Koreen and Grandpa to his grandsons, Jon, Raymond, Jacob and Samuel. Loved watching them enjoy the lake, whether it was catching fish and frogs, or helping light the flares and watching fireworks on the 4th of July.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Vivian Hjort.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Kristie; daughter, Koreen; grandsons, Jon, Raymond, Jacob, and Samuel; mother and father-in-law, Millie and George Brewer; brother-in-law, Craig (Jew) Brewer; nieces, Charlotte (John) Johnston, Cindy (Matt) Perry; many cousins, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at 2 p.m. (visitation 1-2 p.m.) at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg with Military Honors.

Memorials are preferred to the Grantsburg Public Library, Faith Lutheran Church Youth Ministry and the Burnett Medical Center Foundation Board.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

INCIDENTS · Nov. 25, Brian L. Bearheart Jr., 25, Shell Lake, was arrested for felon in possession of firearm, knowingly fleeing an officer, 1st degree reckless endangerment, probation violation, operating a MV while revoked, endangering safety- discharge firearm within 100 yards of house and disorderly conduct. · Nov. 26, Katie M. Simpson, 24, Centuria, was arrested for failure to appear and misdemeanor bail jumping. · Nov. 27, Cory T. Peasley, 33, Grantsburg, was arrested for contempt of court. · Nov. 29, Robert J. Kratzke, 52, Grantsburg, was arrested for contempt of court. · Nov. 29, Albert Pena, 36, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct and felony bail jumping. · Nov. 30, Marcus A. Taylor, 35, Frederic, was arrested for a probation violation. · Dec. 2, David C. Misch, 47, Webster, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while revoked, non-registration of vehicle, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and possess with intent to manufacture/deliv-

er amphetamine. · Dec. 2, Clinton J. Nichols, 44, McGregor, Minn., was arrested for a probation violation. · Dec. 3, Zacheus R. Bachmeier, 33, Hugo, Minn., was arrested for bail jumping. · Dec. 3, Darren B. Cole, 55, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while revoked. · Dec. 3, Jacqueline R. Hietala, 51, South Range, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. · Dec. 3, Austin J. Weeks, 24, Siren, was arrested for disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping. · Dec. 4, Joseph E. Rogers, 32, Webster, was arrested for failure to appear and bail jumping. · Dec. 4, William A. Wilson, 47, Luck, was arrested for battery simple assault, disorderly conduct, domestic abuse and criminal damage to property. · Dec. 5, Matthew R. Bamberry, 29, Siren, was arrested for retail theft. · Dec. 5, Jordan M. Decorah, 29, Webster, was arrested for failure to appear.

· Dec. 5, Christopher M. Kuettel, 46, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation. · Dec. 5, Adam S. Spar, 34, Isanti, Minn., was arrested for a probation violation. · Dec. 6, David R. Hubbell Jr., 30, Webster, was arrested for contempt of court. · Dec. 7, Jeffery C. Husnick, 45, Woodbury, Minn., was arrested for possession of meth and a probation violation. · Dec. 7, Brett R. Casey, 23, Danbury, was arrested for contempt of court, resisting or obstructing an officer and a probation violation. · Dec. 7, Jared R. Denotter, 37, Webster, was arrested for bail jumping. · Dec. 7, Kristi M. Peel, 37, Hinckley, Minn., was arrested for possession of meth and a probation violation. · Dec. 8, Robin K. Haaf, 59, Siren, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Reports from police and sheriff agencies are simply arrest reports.

At press time, no charges have been filed.

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

GRANTSBURG PD

Dec. 3 – Dec. 8

Nov. 25 – Dec. 1

Total incidents reported:182 911 hang-up: 4 Abandoned vehicle: 2 Accident: 5 Alarm: 9 Animal complaint: 7 Arrest: 5 Assault: 2 Assist agency: 7 Assist citizen: 12 Background: 1

Burglary: 1 Civil: 19 Death: 2 Domestic: 1 Drug complaint: 2 Erratic driver: 5 Fire department: 1 Fire structure: 1 Found property: 1 Harassment: 2 Juvenile matter: 14 Lockout: 2 Medical: 4

Noise complaint: 1 Probation violation: 1 Property damage: 2 Sex offense: 1 Suicidal: 2 Suspicious Activity: 13 Theft: 3 Traffic stop: 15 Transport: 16 Truancy: 3 Wanted person: 1 Welfare check: 13

Total incidents reported: 22 Civil issue: 4 Follow-up: 1 Ordinance complaint: 7 Suspicious activity: 1 Theft: 4 Traffic: 5

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CRIMINAL · Jimmy L. Dennis, 32, Waupun, plead guilty and was sentenced to 3 years in state prison, 2 years extended supervision and was fined $518. · Matthew J. Ellingboe, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Danelle M. Ellingboe, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Jamie L. Erichsen, 33, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 4 years of probation and was fined $518. · Zachary L. Howard, 27, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 2 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $518. · Jessica M. Meyer, 31, Radisson, five counts were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Anthony W. Pewaush, 51, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Randi L. Songetay, 36, Cloquet, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year in local jail, 2 years of probation and was fined $518.

Bail jumpingmisdemeanor · Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead guilty and was sentenced to 2 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443. · Randi L. Songetay, 36, Cloquet, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.

Battery · Trevor D. DeMarre, 34, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443.

Criminal damage to property · Randi L. Songetay, 36, Cloquet, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.

Disorderly conduct · Trevor D. DeMarre, 34, Webster, charge was dismissed but read in. · Randi L. Songetay, 36, Cloquet, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.

Fail/stop at stop sign · Jessica M. Meyer, 31, Radisson, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Neglecting a child · Shara A. Maine, 37, Danbury, three counts were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Non-registration of vehicle · Leanna R. Demars-Huser, 30, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Operating a MV w/out insurance

· Stacy L. Daniels, 43, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50. · Anna M. Whited, 46, Grantsburg, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

Operating left of center line · Rachel M. Swanson, 50, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating while revoked · Richard R. Connors, 38, Danbury, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Operating while suspended · Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. · Ted P. Sperling, 55, Danbury, plead no contest and was fined $200.50.

OWI · Randy J. Staples, 47, Danbury, plead guilty and had DOT license revoked for 8 months, ignition interlock device and was fined $987.50. · Rachel M. Swanson, 50, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Possess illegally obtained prescription · Michelle R. Lieble, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.

Possess open intoxicants in MVdriver · Jerome E. Ammerman, 56, Stillwater, Minn., plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Possession of amphetamine/LSD/ Psiloci · Michelle R. Lieble, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 9 months in local jail, 1 year of probation and was fined $443. · Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead guilty and was sentenced to 2 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $443.

Possession of controlled substance · Matthew J. Ellingboe, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Possession of drug paraphernalia · Jimmy L. Dennis, 32, Waupun, charge was dismissed but read in. · Michelle R. Lieble, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in. · Russell W. Lindbom, 23, Siren, plead guilty and was fined $330.50. · Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Connor A. Raschke,

21, Webster, plead guilty and was fined $330.50. · Randy J. Staples, 47, Danbury, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. · Boun Xiong, 30, Minneapolis, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $330.50.

on prosecutor’s motion.

Resisting or obstructing an officer · Jessica M. Meyer, 31, Radisson, charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

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· Jerome E. Ammerman, 56, Stillwater, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $358. · Shane A. Kurtz, 39, Grantsburg, plead guilty and was fined $175.30. · Benjamin C. Blegen, 39, Brainerd, Minn., plead no contest and was fined $175.30.

Possession of meth · Matthew J. Ellingboe, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. · Jamie L. Erichsen, 33, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 4 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $3,058.42. · Randi L. Songetay, 36, Cloquet, Minn., plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 year in local jail, 2 years of probation and was fined $518.

Substantial batteryintend bodily harm · Anthony W. Pewaush, 51, Webster, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in.

Take and drive vehicle w/out consent

Possession of narcotic drugs

· Jimmy L. Dennis, 32, Waupun, plead guilty and was sentenced to 3 years in state prison, 2 years extended supervision and was fined $1,150.14.

· Zachary L. Howard, 27, Webster, plead guilty and was sentenced to 2 years of probation with a withheld sentence and was fined $518.

Theft · Jimmy L. Dennis, 32, Waupun, charge was dismissed but read in.

Possession of THC · Zachary L. Howard, 27, Webster, the charge was dismissed but read in. · Michelle R. Lieble, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in. · Russell W. Lindbom, 23, Siren, the charge was dismissed but read in. · Aimee L. Preston, 38, Danbury, plead not guilty and the charge was dismissed but read in. · Connor A. Raschke, 21, Webster, the charge was dismissed but read in. · Randy J. Staples, 47, Danbury, plead guilty and was sentenced to $330.50.

Trespass to land · Randi L. Songetay, 36, Cloquet, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.

Truancy · Shane A. Potvin, 17, Siren, the charge was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Underage drinking · Ayla J. Erlitz, 18, Centuria, plead guilty and was fined $263.50.

Vehicle operator fail/ wear seatbelt · Scott R. Powell, plead not guilty but was found guilty at court trial and was fined $124.50.

Violate/harassment restraining order

Possession w/ intentamphetamine

· Randi L. Songetay, 36, Cloquet, Minn., the charge was dismissed but read in.

· Danelle M. Ellingboe, 36, Minneapolis, Minn., the charge was dismissed

GOP lawmakers have also sought to intervene in a case now before the state Supreme Court on the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to regulate water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments earlier this fall on the final challenge to the laws Republicans approved in extraordinary session. Ahead of the oral arguments, it put on hold the GOP request to intervene in the water pollution case.

To date, lawyers have billed taxpayers $91,557 for their work on that case.

Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, said Republican claims Kaul wouldn’t adequately defend the state are “silly” and ignore the legal profession’s obligation to defends clients to the best of its ability.

Meanwhile, he said Republicans continue to charge taxpayers for private attorneys while arguing they needed more oversight of Evers so they could be a check on runaway spending.

“The thing that jumps out is there is no emphasis on cost containment whatsoever,” Hintz said of the legal bills. “In any other political era, this is the kind of thing that would jump out as, ‘You just can’t do this.’ This is the kind of thing that drives the public crazy.”

Evers’ legal tab in the lame-duck fight was just shy of $498,000 through November with $370,972 of that for the last active lawsuit filed over the lameduck session. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in that case earlier this year with a ruling yet to be released.

Evers retained the firm Pines Bach to represent him in two of the suits with an original deal that called for a rate of $275 an hour for attorneys and a cap of $50,000 in legal bills for each of the cases, though the ceiling could be amended under each contract “if litigation requires additional resources.”

So far, the cap on the first lame-duck suit decided by the state Supreme Court was raised to $150,000.

The contract in the second case has been amended to raise that cap to $400,000, according to state records.

The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madisonbased 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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D. a movie

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6. A Charlie Brown Christmas 7. A Christmas Story 8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

F. a story/song/show G. television special

9. ’Twas the Night Before Christmas

H. poem

10. It’s Kwanzaa Time!

I. movie J. book

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Governor: Wisconsin must ‘step up’ after school shootings SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON— Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that after shootings on consecutive days at

Custodian (PT-1040 hrs/yr) Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Superior Campus Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified candidate for the position of part-time (1040 hours/ year) Custodian at the WITC Superior Campus. Under the supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Custodian performs a variety of tasks required to maintain the cleanliness, good order, and secure conditions of the campus.

Applicants must attend qualifying testing in order to be considered for the position. All applicants must attend the testing session at the WITC Superior Campus on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 9 am – 1 pm. Please bring your driver’s license for test registration. By submitting an application, your seat is reserved at the testing session.

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Job Title: Credit Recovery Teacher Online, Part-Time (.25.40 FTE), iForward School, Grantsburg School District Job Description: This position is for a part-time Online Credit Recovery Teacher serving students in grades 10-12.

Our school continues to grow and this position would be part-time at approximately 25-40%.

Qualifications: iForward Wisconsin’s Online Charter School (grades 6-12) is seeking an innovative and creative credit recovery teacher. We are in our 13th year of providing the best online education possible for Wisconsin’s youth.

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Requirements: Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Teachers work in robust online classrooms between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 and student attendance in live lessons is required. We follow a traditional school schedule and operate much like a traditional school; we just do so in the online digital environment.

We are seeking applicants with a WI teaching license for students in grades 9-12. Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social, and academic needs of middle and high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships. Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives. Become a leader in digital education while working with veteran online teacher professionals.

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Wisconsin high schools, the state must increase funding for mental health services at schools — a shift from his past insistence on passing gun control measures that Republicans legislators refused to consider.

Evers told The Associated Press in an interview that he is committed to working with Republicans who control the Legislature to secure additional mental health

Pharmacy Technician Instructor – Adjunct Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Superior Campus Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dynamic individual to teach in a part-time (adjunct) position as Pharmacy Technician Instructor at the WITC Superior Campus. The ideal candidates will demonstrate interest in and potential for excellence in facilitating student learning and development. This is an 8 hour per week position, Monday and Wednesday’s 5:00-9:00 pm for Spring Semester.

funding and that he’s optimistic because of the GOP’s past support for such funding. The Legislature this year approved about $25 million for children’s mental health programs over the next two years, which was far short of the $116 million Evers requested.

Even so, they were closer on those issues than on gun safety bills. Evers called a special session on a pair of bills, but Republicans refused to debate either measure. One was a universal gun background check bill and the other was a “red flag’’ proposal that would allow judges to take guns away from people determined to be a risk to themselves or others.

Evers said Wednesday that he still sees those as part of any solution to combating violence in schools, but he conceded that because of Republican opposition, “it’s SEE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, PAGE 23

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Job Description: This position is for a part-time Online Science Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year serving grades 6-12. Our school continues to grow and this position would be part-time approximately 25-40%.

Qualifications: iForward Wisconsin's Online Charter School (grades 6-12) is seeking an innovative and creative middle school teacher preferably with an emphasis on math and/or science. We are in our 13th year of providing the best online education possible for Wisconsin’s youth.

Qualifications: iForward Wisconsin's Online Charter School (grades 6-12) is seeking an innovative and creative science teacher. We are in our 13th year of providing the best online education possible for Wisconsin’s youth.

Applicants should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification to teach students in 6th - 9th grade or ability to obtain the certification. Candidates should be positive, and team-oriented. Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students in order to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. Technology skills, willingness to learn technology skills, and the ability to apply the skills in the classroom are necessary. Strong references for this position are essential.

Requirements: Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Teachers work in robust online classrooms between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 and student attendance in live lessons is required. We follow a traditional school schedule and operate much like a traditional school; we just do so in the online digital environment.

Applicants should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification for science to teach students in 6th - 12th grade or ability to obtain the certification. Candidates should be positive, and a team-oriented person. Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students in order to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. Technology skills, willingness to learn technology skills, and the ability to apply the skills in the classroom are necessary. Strong references for this position are essential.

Requirements: Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Teachers work in robust online classrooms between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 and student attendance in live lessons is required. We follow a traditional school schedule and operate much like a traditional school; we just do so in the online digital environment.

We are seeking applicants with certification in middle childhood-early adolescence. Applicants need to be prepared to work with the personal, social, and academic needs of middle school students. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships. Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives.

We are seeking applicants with certification in 6-12 grade science. Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social, and academic needs of middle and high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships.

Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives. Become a leader in digital education while working with veteran online teacher professionals.

How to Apply: Apply online via WECAN: https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/ on or before December 19, 2019.

The position is open until filled.

How to Apply: Apply online via WECAN: https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/ on or before December 19, 2019.

The position is open until filled.

Contact: Mrs. Constance Quade, iForward Principal 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 constance.quade@iforwardwisconsin.com

Contact: Mrs. Constance Quade, iForward Principal 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 constance.quade@iforwardwisconsin.com

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.

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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SCHOOL SHOOTINGS: We need to address issues causing kids to struggle mentally, Evers says CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22

not going to happen in the near future.”

The shootings this week at high schools about 90 miles (145 kilometers) apart have shaken the state and caused a renewed debate over how to combat violence in schools. On Tuesday, an Oshkosh Police Department resource officer shot a 16-year-old student after the boy stabbed him at Oshkosh West High School. On Monday, a Waukesha police officer shot a 17-yearold Waukesha South High School student who pointed a pellet gun at another student’s head.

Neither of the students who were shot suffered life-threatening injuries.

Authorities have not released the names of the students involved.

Evers is a former state superintendent of schools who worked as a principal, school superintendent and

administrator before he was elected governor in 2018. He said the issue is particularly striking for him, given his background and the fact that has three grown children and nine grandchildren. Two of his children attended the high school in Oshkosh where the shooting occurred.

Evers and Republicans have found little common ground during his first year in office.

But in the wake of the shootings, Evers said he was optimistic that focusing on mental health services provides them with a path toward consensus.

“I’ve heard him talk about mental health issues before, they get it,’’ Evers said of Republicans. “At the end of the day, if they listen to the school districts that they represent, those districts can tell them that kids are struggling more than ever before. And

there is a need for some All but about $6.8 “mutual goal’’ of increas- a “defeatist’’ on school really specialized help.’’ million of that has been ing school safety. She safety.

Evers did not make a allocated and Evers said referred to past approval “If we work hard specific proposal and it made sense to now for increases in mental as communities and said he had not yet prioritize mental health health services as an prioritize our resources, talked with Republican services over further example.

I think we can get to a legislative leaders. fortifying schools.

“While none of us point where these things Republican Assembly “Parents don’t want likes that this is our don’t happen again,’’ Majority Leader Jim to send their kids to new reality, we live in a Evers said. “But until Steineke reacted enschools that look like broken world and must we’re serious about adthusiastically to Evers’ prisons,’’ he said. treat this no differently dressing issues that may call for an emphasis on One Republican lawthan our response to cause kids to struggle mental health funding, maker, state Rep. Barb what happened with the mentally, we will strugtweeting that it was Dittrich of OconomoSeptember 11th attacks,’’ gle as a state and as a “Great news!’’ Assembly woc, said in a statement she said. nation.’’

Speaker Robin Vos said that lawmakers had a Evers said he wasn’t it was good that Evers was focused on what he called the “real problem,’’ while Mark-it Graphics, a leading commercial print provider in Osceola, noting that Reis looking to add experienced people to it’s staff immediately. We publicans have led the way in exoffer good working conditions, vacation pay and other benefits. panding mental health treatment Open positions are: for schools, including making Customer Service Representative / Estimator $100 million Pre-Press Artist available in 2018 Finishing / Packaging Assistant for school safety grants following Interested parties can reply via email to: Mike.Hock@mark-itgraphics.com with mass shootings your resume, availability and salary requirements, or you can stop in and fill out an elsewhere. application. Please No Phone Calls.

Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District

Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District

Notification of Employment Opportunity Grantsburg School District

Job Title: Technology Education Teacher Online, Part-Time (.25-.50 FTE), iForward School, Grantsburg School District

Job Title: Social Studies Teacher Online, Part-Time (.25-.40 FTE), iForward School, Grantsburg School District

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Online, Part-Time (.25-.40 FTE), iForward School, Grantsburg School District

Job Description: iForward Wisconsin's Online Charter School (grades 6-12) is seeking an innovative and creative technology education teacher. We are in our 13th year of providing the best online education possible for Wisconsin’s youth. This position would be part-time at approximately 25-50%. Applicants with certification in Tech Ed are strongly encouraged to apply. Courses taught include beginning and intermediate Plumbing & Electrical courses for our high school students and Solid Works with 3D Printing.

Job Description: This position is for a part-time Online Social Studies Teacher serving students in grades 6-12.

Our school continues to grow and this position would be part-time at approximately 25-40%.

Job Description: This position is for a part-time Online Special Education Teacher serving students in grades 6-12.

Our school continues to grow and this position would be part-time at approximately 25-40%.

Qualifications: iForward Wisconsin's Online Charter School (grades 6-12) is seeking an innovative and creative social studies teacher. We are in our 13th year of providing the best online education for Wisconsin’s youth.

Qualifications: iForward Wisconsin's Online Charter School (grades 6-12) is seeking an innovative and creative special education teacher. We are in our 13th year of providing the best online education for Wisconsin’s youth.

Applicants should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification in Social Studies to teach students in 6th 12th grade or ability to obtain the certification. Candidates should be positive and team-oriented. Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect.

Technology skills, willingness to learn technology skills, and the ability to apply the skills in the classroom are necessary. Strong references for this position are essential.

Applicants should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification for special education to teach students in 6th 12th grade or ability to obtain the certification. Candidates should be positive and team-oriented. Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect.

Technology skills, willingness to learn technology skills, and the ability to apply the skills in the classroom are necessary. Strong references for this position are essential.

Requirements: Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Teachers work in robust online classrooms between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 and student attendance in live lessons is required. We follow a traditional school schedule and operate much like a traditional school; we just do so in the online digital environment.

Requirements: Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Teachers work in robust online classrooms between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 and student attendance in live lessons is required. We follow a traditional school schedule and operate much like a traditional school; we just do so in the online digital environment.

Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social, and academic needs of middle and high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships. Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives.

We are seeking applicants with certification in 6-12 grade social studies. Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social, and academic needs of middle and high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships.

Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives. Become a leader in digital education while working with veteran online teacher professionals.

We are seeking applicants with certification in 6-12 grade special education. Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social, and academic needs of middle and high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships.

Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives. Become a leader in digital education while working with veteran online teacher professionals.

How to Apply: Apply online via WECAN: https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/ on or before December 19, 2019.

The position is open until filled.

How to Apply: Apply online via WECAN: https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/ on or before December 19, 2019.

The position is open until filled.

How to Apply: Apply online via WECAN: https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/ on or before December 19, 2019.

The position is open until filled.

Contact: Mrs. Constance Quade, iForward Principal 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 constance.quade@iforwardwisconsin.com

Contact: Mrs. Constance Quade, iForward Principal 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 constance.quade@iforwardwisconsin.com

Contact: Mrs. Constance Quade, iForward Principal 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 constance.quade@iforwardwisconsin.com

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications: Applicants should have the appropriate Wisconsin Teaching Licensure to teach students in 6th 12th grade or ability to obtain the certification and a strong background in Solid Works. Candidates should be positive, and team-oriented with a tenacious dedication to supporting student success. Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students in order to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. Technology skills, willingness to learn technology skills, and the ability to apply the skills in the classroom are necessary. Strong references for this position are essential.

Requirements: Teachers working for iForward/Grantsburg School District work from home. Teachers work in robust online classrooms between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 and student attendance in live lessons is required. We follow a traditional school schedule and operate much like a traditional school; we just do so in the online digital environment.

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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY SunTrust Bank

Plaintiff, vs.

Thomas Follmer, Voyager Village Property Owners’ Association, Inc. and Foundation Finance Company, LLC Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 19-CV-000138 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 26, 2019 in the amount of $149,012.14 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff.

The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Lots Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18), Half Moon Addition to Voyager Village, Town of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28595 Half Moon Ct Danbury, WI 54830-8709 DATED: October 28, 2019 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

WNAXLP (Dec. 11, 18, 25)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as

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Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-RS10 Plaintiff, vs.

Thomas Phelps a/k/a Thomas R. Phelps and Melissa Phelps a/k/a Melissa M. Phelps Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 19-CV-000068 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 20, 2019 in the amount of $105,229.60 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff.

The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Burnett County Government Center DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1) A parcel of land located in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, of Section 8, Township 39 North, Range 16 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Taft Street in the Plat of Webster, Burnett County, Wisconsin which is 70 feet North and 100 feet West of the Northeast corner of Block 8 of the Original Plat of the Village of Webster, thence North parallel with the West line of First Avenue in Webster 150 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of Taft Street to the right of way of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company, thence Southerly along said right of way to the intersection with the North line of Taft Street, thence East on the North line of Taft Street to the point of beginning.

Parcel 2) Outlot 4, Certified Survey Map No. 3065, Volume 14, page 57 and 58, being Doc. # 281488 as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin and being located in the NE 1/4 SE ¼ Section 8, Township 39 North, of Range 16 West.

All said land being situate in Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

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 Of¿ce 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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7464 Fir St W Webster, WI 54893-8010 DATED: October 29, 2019 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law. com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

WNAXLP (Dec. 11, 18, 25)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Bernard L. Peterson Jr. Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 51 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth December 26, 1957 and date of death October 25, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 4136 Overland Road, Webster, Wisconsin 54893.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 24, 2020.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, #110, Siren, WI. Ryan M. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTD. PO Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1036463 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate, Juvenlie Clerk December 2, 2019 WNAXLP (Dec. 11, 18, 25)

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Majority of wells in new Wisconsin sample have fecal matter TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON— A new sampling of a batch of wells in southwestern Wisconsin found a majority contaminated with fecal matter from people, pigs and cows, according to results released Tuesday as part of a contentious regional pollution study.

Scientists sampled 34 private wells in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties in mid-August and found 25 wells, or 73%, were contaminated with fecal matter from humans and livestock, including cattle and swine, according to a news release from county officials and researchers.

Nineteen wells, or 56%, were contaminated with pathogens including salmonella and cryptosporidium.

Salmonella is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract.

Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and is shed through feces. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause diarrheal disease. It’s also transmitted through feces.

The tests are part of a broader study of well contamination across the three counties conducted by county conservation officials, the University of Wisconsin-Extension and federal researchers.

The group sampled 840 wells in the counties in November 2018 and April 2019 and found evidence of bacterial or nitrate pollution in 42% of the wells tested in November and 27% of the wells tested in April. Nitrate originates from manure and fertilizer.

The researchers are conducting further tests on subsets of contaminated wells to learn more. They tested 35 wells in April and discovered 91% were contaminated with fecal matter from both humans and livestock.

Tuesday’s results were from the second round of testing. Two more rounds are planned over the next year.

The findings have already become politically charged in the predominantly rural region.

The state Department of Natural Resources is considering drafting manure and fertilizer restrictions for as yet-undefined “sensitive areas.’’

The department has estimated the restrictions could come with an annual cost of $50,000 to $5 million for farmers and other stakeholders. Farmers in southwestern Wisconsin fear the study could drive the DNR to include the region as a sensitive area subject to the new restrictions, hitting them in the wallets.

Tensions reached a head this past November when Lafayette County officials accused media outlets of reporting that 91% of the entire region’s wells were contaminated. They were so outraged they tried stifle discussion about further test results, drafting a resolution that declared journalists who reported further test results without quoting a county news release verbatim would be prosecuted and county board members who talked to reporters about the results without permission from a review board would be punished.

The county board ultimately tabled the resolution amid a firestorm of criticism. It’s still unclear who wrote the proposal; no one has acknowledged authorship.

County officials and state geologist Ken Bradbury, one of the study’s lead researchers, downplayed the health risks the wells might present in their news release.

They stressed that the results don’t show a region-wide contamination rate and said researchers haven’t calculated the health risk the wells might pose, saying risk levels are tied to the concentration of pathogens and the health of the person who drinks the water.

Officials identify police involved in Wisconsin school shootings MADISON— Investigators on Wednesday released the names of the police officers who injured students in back-to-back shootings at two high schools in Wisconsin this week.

State Department of Justice officials said Oshkosh West High School Resource Officer Mike Wissink shot and wounded a 16-year-old student Tuesday after the boy stabbed him in his office.

Wissink has 21 years of experience with the Oshkosh Police Department and has served as a school

resource officer since 2017.

Both Wissink and the student suffered non-life threatening injuries. Justice Department spokeswoman Gillian Drummond said Wednesday that she has no information on what led to the altercation.

A Waukesha police officer shot a 17-year-old student at Waukesha South High School on Monday after the student allegedly pointed what turned out to be a pellet gun at another student’s head. Police said the boy pointed the gun at

officers as they confronted him.

The Waukesha Police Department identified the officer who opened fire as Sgt. Brady Esser, an 11-year veteran.

Esser is not the school resource officer at Waukesha South. Police have not identified that officer, who helped evacuate students from class.

Police said the student with the pellet gun underwent surgery and was in stable condition.

Authorities have not released the names of the students involved.

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Corey Arnold Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Here to help life go right.™

Corey T. Arnold, Agent 107 Wisconsin Ave S Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8076 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com

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

HEALTH EYE ASSOCIATES

St. Croix Falls - Frederic - Grantsburg Webster - Balsam Lake

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

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

(715) 349-2581

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

SERVICES

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TOURISM

RETAIL

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OAKLAND STORE

Serving your well drilling and submersible pump repair needs since 1920

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

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Siren Tourism Commission

715-866-7315

SCHOOLS

CONSTRUCTION

FURNISHINGS

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

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

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

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

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HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

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

715-463-2848 Grantsburg, WI

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

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

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

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Ceasar’s census is no match for God

Pastor Mike Kleven

Caesar Augustus was the most powerful ruler the world had known. About 8 B.C. he did what rulers do, he gave an order. The Gospel of Luke describes what happened, “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world … And everyone went to their own town to register.” (Luke 2:1,3 NIV) Why would Caesar take a census? Money and power. List and tax everyone in his empire. Identify men to serve in his army. Caesar wanted to reap the benefits of his power and do all he could to protect it.

Sound familiar?

Ask anyone in the Roman Empire, “Who calls the shots?” The answer, “Caesar.”

Some were glad. They sat close enough to Caesar’s table to feast on the crumbs. Slaves and conquered peoples ... well, not so much.

But who was really in charge? Caesar spoke, the world jumped, but God used Caesar’s decree to fulfill his own decree, to move forward his plan for the world. “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David…He went there to register with Mary, who… was expecting a child. While they were there… she gave birth to her firstborn, a son,”

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

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

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Tryg Wistad | 715-635-4816 28509 County Road H 1/8 mile north of A&H intersection crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sun. Worship: 10 am Thurs. Women’s Bible Study: 1:30 pm Sat. Men’s Bible Study: 8 am

DAIRYLAND (A Wesleyan Church) | Pastor Earl Leach 715-244-3649 | 33921 State Rd 35 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Bible Study: 6:30 pm, Wed. with potluck

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

ALPHA CALVARY COVENANT Scott Sagle, Pastor | 715-689-2541 11530 St. Rd. 70, Grantsburg Sun. Worship: 10:30 am | Sun. School: 9:30 am Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 pm

ASKOV CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Just west of Askov on Hwy. 23 Auxiliary Meetings start at 9:30 am Sacrament Meeting: 11:20 am

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. fccndanbury@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/275805302451108/ Sunday Services: Bible Study 9 am Morning Service 10 am | Children’s Church 10:30 am

UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor | 715-866-7321 Junction of Cty. Rds A & H Crescent Lake Voyager Village Area Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am | Sun. 8:00 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | 7520 Water St. www.umc4pt.com | Sunday Worship: 8:45 am

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf, Pastor 715-866-7321 | 7586 St. Rd. 77 Mass: Fri. 9 am & Sat. 4 pm Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

Pastor Jenny Lee 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 10:00 am | Sunday School: 10:15 am

CUSHING LAKETOWN LUTHERAN Pastor Marilyn Crossfield 2738 220th St. | Worship: 10:45 am Sun. School: 10:45 am (Sept. - May) Wheelchair Accessible

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

Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794 Worship: Sunday 9:30 am | Sun. School 11:30 am Held at Grantsburg HS Auditorium

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

FAITH LUTHERAN

Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767 505 Old County Road W www.crosswalkcommunity.org Sunday School 9 am | Worship 10:15 am Look for us on Facebook

Bridge Pastor Dan Heath 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays Christian Education - Wed. afternoon & evening

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST

GRACE BAPTIST

Pastor Yul Kwon Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following (No Wed. service) | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

Rev. Brad Moore, Sr. Pastor George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor 715-463-5699 Sunday Worship 9 am | Wed. 5:30 pm Supper for all 6 pm All Stars, Youth Connection Grace Nursery Sch: Tues. & Thurs. 9 am

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

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Mike Fisk | 715-472-8660 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W | 2 mi. S. on I Sun. School 9:15 am | Sun. Worship 10:30 am Communion 1st Sunday Contemporary Service 3rd Sunday

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.)

10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

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

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

Mike Kleven, Pastor Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 am Church Service: 10:45 am Youth Ministries: 6:30 pm, Wed. Adult Bible Study: 2 pm, Thurs.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson.

Danny Wheeler & Ralph Thompson 7615 County Rd. U | 715-349-8281 www.yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday

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Interim Pastor Roger Pittman | 715-327-8012 507 Wisconsin Ave. N. www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3: 5-7 pm - 1st & 3rd Wed of month

DANBURY

Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791 Cty Rd. H, 1/2 mile N. of Cty. A on H www.lakesidelutheranwi.com Sunday Worship: 9 am (June-Aug), 10 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am | All welcome Wednesday Outdoor Worship: 7 pm (June-Aug)

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

Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408 8 mi. North on Cty. Rd. F, Fire #13295 Sunday Service 9 am | Potluck lunch 10 am Everyone welcome

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 10:45 am Church Service | 9 am Sunday School Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday

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NEW HOPE LUTHERAN Emory Johnson, Pastor 685 W. State Rd. 70 | 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 am Sun. School & Adult Bible Study: 11:15 am Watch live and recorded sermons on our website.

HERTEL

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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.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 7425 W. Birch | 715-866-7157 Sunday Bible Class: 9:30 am (all ages) Worship: 10:30 am | Bible Study: 7 pm, Wed. (all ages)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER Jeff Jowers, Pastor Cell: 864-607-5605 | pastorjowers@gmail.com 7422 Kola Street | 715-866-4111 Sun. School: 9:30 am | Sun. Worship: 10:45 am Wed. 6:30 pm AWANA (Ages 3-6th Grade) & SIGN (Grades 7-12 Youth Group)

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Randall Knauf Cedar and Muskey Ave. | 715-866-7321 Fri. Mass: 9 am | Sun. Mass: 10 am Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appointment

DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD Bryan Davis, Pastor 7697 Johnson St www.dwellingpointchurch.cc Worship: Sundays at 10 am | Nursery Available

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Christmastime at the Forts

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Live Christmas music by Christmas Kookies.

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Forts Folle Avoine celebrated Christmas in their own unique way this weekend and it was fun for the whole family.

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Left–Christmas arrived in buckskin and fur at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Part in Danbury as the annual Christmas at the Forts opened on Saturday, Dec. 7. Kevin Roth of Webster, operating Tall Bear Trading, was on hand to sell furs, hats, and many various historical items from the fur trade era.

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Christmas at the Forts actually had snow to dash through this year, the first time in three seasons. Many enjoyed the relaxing horse-drawn rides provided by Coen’s Belgians of Luck. Visitors can also get rides this Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Left–Jim Lindberg, formerly of Spooner, was in full voyageur custume at Christmas at the Forts. Jim is now a member of the Forts Folle Avoine Board and lives in Chippewa Falls.

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Angelique captivated visitors with traditional Native American stories.

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Santa’s Elf was also known as volunteer Katelyn Tegarden of Danbury, a Webster student.

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Chuck Awe can often be found at the working at the Forts blacksmith shop.

Christmas at the Forts will also be open on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forts Folle Avoine is run by the Burnett County Historical Society.

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Time Out For Sports • Winter 2019

BLIZZARD HOCKEY Coach Kody Novinska

William Gerber

BLIZZARD HOCKEY Head Coach: Kody Novinska Assistant Coaches: Ben Anderson, Justin Sando Roster: Cashton Kapp, William Gerber, Ross Anderson, Phil Doty, Logan Hopkins, Dane Tollander, Carter Johnson, Austin Anderson, Gage Hall, Caleb Smith, Noah Kapp, Trevor Adolphson, Dane Jensen, Blake Ulmaniec, Chance Lessard.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. Our weaknesses as a team is that we are young and inexperienced. That is also what is very exciting about our squad. Every practice we are looking to get better and it has been showing so far in practices- we are improving. That is our strength is that we come to practice to work hard and get better- we have hungry guys in our locker room. We have three areas we are really focused on this year. We want everyone to improve as an individual because if you want to improve the team you need to improve yourself. We have a goal to become better leaders- on and off the ice.

Our final goal as a team is to compete with every muscle in our bodies. That is what we are trying to do every practice and every game.

Trevor Adolphson

Ross Anderson

Carter Johnson

Gage Hall

Good Luck, Blizzard Hockey!

Schedule: Tue, Dec 3 at Northwest Icemen Thu, Dec 5 at Regis/Altoona/McDonell Sat, Dec 7 vs. Black River Falls, 1 p.m.

Tue, Dec 10 at Chequamegon/Phillips/Butternut, 6 p.m.

Tue, Dec 17 at Ashland, 7 p.m.

Thu, Dec 19 at Moose Lake Area, 7 p.m.

Thu, Dec 26 at Barron vs. Amery, 4 p.m.

Fri, Dec 27 at Barron vs. Beaver Dam, 4 p.m.

Sat, Dec 28 at Northwest Icemen, Barron, 6 p.m.

Fri, Jan 3 at Pine City Area, 6:30 p.m.

Thu, Jan 9 vs. Northwest Icemen, 7 p.m.

Fri, Jan 10 vs. Ely, 6 p.m.

Thu, Jan 16 vs. Rice Lake, 7 p.m.

Sat, Jan 18 vs. Chequamegon/Phillips/Butternut, 1 p.m.

Thu, Jan 23 vs. Baldwin-Woodville, 7 p.m.

Sat, Jan 25 at Medford, 3 p.m.

Thu Jan 30 vs. Moose Lake, 7 p.m.

Tue Feb 4 vs. Ashland, 7 p.m.

Thu Feb 13 vs. Amery, 7 p.m.

Home games in bold Schedule subject to change

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GRANTSBURG PIRATES Coach Nick Hallberg

Austin Wedin

Jacob Phillips

Sterling McKinley

Bruce Lindau

Derek Lee

Gustaf Bergman

Zach Miller

Jared VanWatermeulen

Carter Johnson

Carson Knutson

Chase Doornink

GRANTSBURG BOYS BASKETBALL Head Coach: Nick Hallberg Assistant Coach: Michael Myers Last Season’s Results: 10-12 Overall, 5-7 in conference Roster: Seniors: Austin Wedin, Jacob Phillips. Juniors: Sterling McKinley, Bruce Lindau, Derek Lee, Gustaf Bergman, Zach Miller, Jared VanWatermeulen.

Sophomores: Carter Johnson, Carson Knutson, Chase Doornink.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. I’d be selling our guys short if I didn’t make getting to Madison one of our goals. We are an inexperienced team and will be looking to be a much better team at the end of the season than we are at the beginning. We are talented and know we can compete with anyone.

Q. List the returning letter winners and include information on statistics and any post season accolades. Who are your potential starters or leaders on the team?

A. Returning letter winners: Austin Wedin – 9.8 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists per game Gus Bergman – 4.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg Jarden Van Watermeulen – 13.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg Carson Knutson – 8.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.2 apg Schedule: Dec. 3 at Prairie Farm Dec. 5 vs. Amery Dec. 10 vs. Webster Dec. 13 at St. Croix Falls, 7:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 vs. Siren Dec. 19 vs Osceola Jan. 3 at Somerset Jan. 7 vs. Cumberland, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 10 at Luck Jan 14 vs. Frederic Jan 17 at Unity Jan. 21 at Webster Jan. 24 vs. St. Croix Falls

Good Luck, Pirate Boys!

Jan. 25 at Clear Lake, 2:15 p.m.

Jan. 28 at Turtle Lake, 5:45 p.m.

Jan. 31 at Siren Feb. 4 vs. Luck Feb. 7 at Frederic Feb. 11 vs. Unity Feb. 18 at Cameron Feb. 24 vs. Spooner, 7:15 p.m.

Home games in bold Schedule subject to change

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WEBSTER TIGERS Head Coach Rob Scherrer

Tanner Pardun

Coleton Peterson

Tallon Parent

Allan Skinaway

Carsen Stenberg

Owen Washburn

Vincent Belland

Gage Rossow

WEBSTER BOYS BASKETBALL Head Coach: Rob Scherrer Assistant Coaches: Joe Peterson, Chad Stenberg, Jeff Roberts.

Last Season’s Results: The Tigers last year had a bitter sweet year finishing the season 21-2. An undefeated conference championship and two 1,000 point scorers (Jack Washburn and Trevor Gustafson). Unfortunately, fell to a ranked Colfax team in the regional final in overtime. The Tigers lost three starters from last year's team but return some dynamic players that will have the same type of goals as the previous year.

Roster: Seniors: Tanner Pardun, Coleton Peterson, Tallon Parent, Keith Glienke, Nathan Stadler, Allan Skinaway. Juniors: Carsen Stenberg, Owen Washburn, Vincent Belland, Tristan Benjamin. Sophomores: Gage Rossow, Auston Sigfrids, Brady Madsen.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. I think the goals for our program are the same each and every year. Provide an opportunity for young men to compete at a high level, experience successes, and learn the value of working as a team to reach a goal. I think we have a lot of talent coming back this year so competing for a conference title should be on the radar for this team.

Strengths: They know and understand what it takes to be successful. Experience will play into our successes as well. This group of men is tough, gritty, and confident!

Weaknesses: Figuring out how to replace 85% of our scoring from last year.

Q. List the returning letter winners and include information on statistics and any post season accolades. Who are your potential starters or leaders on the team?

A. 1. Colton Peterson (Honorable Mention AllConference). 2. Carsen Stenberg. 3. Tanner Pardun. 4. Owen Washburn Q. Who are the favorites in the conference and how does your team compare?

A. Toss up, lots of teams are returning many players from the previous season. Should be a competitive, exciting conference this year.

Brady Madsen Schedule: Dec. 3 vs. Somerset Dec. 5 at Unity Dec. 10 at Grantsburg Dec. 12 at Turtle Lake Dec. 17 vs. St. Croix Falls Dec. 19 at Bruce Jan. 3 vs. Birchwood Jan. 7 vs. Northwood Jan. 10 at Siren Jan. 14 at Luck Jan. 17 at Frederic Jan. 21 vs. Grantsburg Jan. 24 vs. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Jan. 28 at Shell Lake Jan. 31 at St. Croix Falls Feb. 4 vs. Siren

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Feb. 6 vs. Luck Feb. 11 vs. Frederic Feb. 13 vs. Unity Feb. 21 at Cumberland Feb. 24 at Clear Lake Mar. 3, Mar. 6, Mar. 7 Regional Mar. 12, 14 Sectional Mar. 20, 21 State Tournament at Kohl Center All games at 7:15 p.m.

Home games in bold Schedule subject to change

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SIREN DRAGONS

Head Coach Rick Kosloski

Nathan Kosloski

Chad Songetay Jr.

Jordan Webster

Riley Churchill

Zayden Anderson

Jeremy Lilienberg

Brady Kosloski

Casey Gorenson

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SIREN BOYS BASKETBALL Head Coach: Rick Kosloski Assistant Coaches: Dino Oustigoff, CJ Johnson Last Season’s Results: We finished the season with a 7-16 record losing our last game to Washburn by 3 in the first round of Regionals. We kept many games close throughout the season and several losses were only by single digits. The team continued to develop over the season and we are excited to have the majority of the team returning.

Roster: Seniors: Nathan Kosloski, Chad Songetay Jr., Jordan Webster, Riley Churchill, Adam Ruud, Miran Hirou. Juniors: Zayden Anderson, Jeremy Lilienberg, Brady Kosloski, Casey Gorenson.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. We are returning five seniors and four juniors who have quality varsity experience and leadership abilities. The boys are getting to know each other’s game and are starting to come together as one unit. The goal is to play 36 minutes of unselfish basketball as a team and minimize mistakes.

Our biggest weakness very well could be me as the head coach. I have some big shoes to fill and coming into a new position such as this takes time for any team to buy into new philosophies and game plans. However, I am blessed to be working with two fine assistant coaches in Deno Oustigoff and CJ Johnson and we are excited to see who we can become.

Q. List the returning letter winners and include information on statistics and any post season accolades. Who are your potential starters or leaders on the team?

A. We are returning eight letter winners to the team. We have a good group of upperclassmen including seniors Jordan Webster, Chad Songetay Jr., Nathan Kosloski, Riley Churchill and Russell Cook, and juniors Brady Kosloski, Casey Goranson, Zayden Anderson and Jeremy Liljenberg who all have talents to bring to the team. We are also looking forward to seeing how the underclassmen develop and how they can contribute.

Q. Who are the favorites in the conference and how does your team compare?

Proud of our Athletes

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The Lakeland Conference has always been full of talent. Basketball is a long season and many things throughout the year can impact the outcome. We do not have an easy game on our schedule and will have to work hard each and every night. I think you could see any team at the top of the conference when the season ends. We are going to bring our best effort every night to make that top team Siren.

Schedule: Dec. 2 at Shell Lake Dec. 6 vs. Luck Dec. 10 at Frederic Dec. 13 vs. Unity Dec. 17 at Grantsburg Dec. 20 at Turtle Lake Dec. 27 vs. Prairie Farm Jan. 3 at Bayfield Jan. 10 vs. Webster Jan. 14 at St. Croix Falls Jan. 18 vs. Washburn Jan. 21 vs. Frederic

Jan. 24 at Unity Jan. 27 vs. Glenwood City Jan. 31 vs. Grantsburg Feb. 4 at Webster Feb. 7 vs. St. Croix Falls Feb. 11 at Northwood Feb. 14 at Luck Feb. 17 at Birchwood Feb. 24 at Drummond Feb. 27 vs TBD Home games in bold Schedule subject to change

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GRANTSBURG PIRATES Coach Kathy Lund

Asst. Heidi Horky

Mgr. Kate Weiss

Allison Peterson

Amy Harmon

Jeni Petersen

Madeline Kramer

Mckayla Blume

Victoria Lauer

GRANTSBURG/LUCK/WEBSTER GYMNASTICS Head Coach: Kathy Lund Assistant Coach: Heidi Horky Manager: Kate Weiss Roster: Allison Peterson, Amy Harmon, Jeni Petersen, Madeline Kramer, Mckayla Blume, Victoria Lauer.

Schedule: Dec. 14 at Chippewa Falls Invite, 11 a.m.

Jan. 2 at Rush City, 6 p.m.

Jan. 18 at River Falls, 11 a.m.

Jan. 25 at Rice Lake Invite, 11 a.m.

Feb. 13 vs. Menomonie, 6:30 p.m.

All home games in bold Schedule subject to change

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PIRATES

Olivia Ohnstad

Brooke Quimby

Cate Lee

Alexis Troff

Tyler Java

Tiffany Gronski

Alexis Slater

Madison Schafer

GRANTSBURG GIRLS BASKETBALL Head Coach: Penny Curtin Assistant Coach: Tom Lindau Last season’s results: We finished last season with a record of 9-12. We lost in the first round of tournament play. Our conference record was 6-6 Roster: Olivia Ohnstad, Brooke Quimby, Cate Lee, Alexis Troff, Tyler Java, Tiffany Gronski, Alexis Slater, McKenzie Hicks, Madison Schafer, Renee Tooze.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. Our goals are to continue to improve throughout the season. This might look like a decrease in the number of turnovers during a game, or a continued improvement in shooting percentage.

Our strengths are our returning letterwinners, especially our two team captain - Olivia Ohnstad and Brooke Quimby. We will depend upon their skill and leadership ability. Our weakness may be that other than the captains, we are a very young team with minimal big game experience.

Q. List the returning letter winners and include information on statistics and any post season accolades. Who are your potential starters or leaders on the team?

A. Tifffany Gronski, Caitlyn Lee, Alexis Slater, and Alexis Troff are returning letterwinners that will help us grow and develop as a team. Olivia Ohstad and Brooke Quimby are returning allconference selections and our leading scorers.

Q. Who are the favorites in the conference and how does your team compare?

A. St. Croix Falls will be the favorite again this year although Unity may give them a run for their money. We will be competitive with our conference teams and should be an improved team over last season.

Schedule: Thu Nov 21 at Prairie Farm Tue Nov 26 at Amery Tue Dec 3 vs.

Cumberland Tue Dec 10 vs. Webster, 5:45 p.m.

Fri Dec 13 at Saint Croix Falls Tue Dec 17 vs. Siren, 5:45 p.m.

Fri Dec 20 at Spooner Fri Jan 3 at Mellen Tue Jan 7 at Clayton Fri Jan 10 at Luck, 5:45 p.m.

Tue Jan 14 vs. Frederic, 5:45 p.m.

Fri Jan 17 at Unity, 5:45 p.m.

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Tue Jan 21 at Webster, 5:45 p.m.

Fri Jan 24 vs. Saint Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

Tue Jan 28 at Turtle Lake Fri Jan 31 at Siren, 5:45 p.m.

Tue Feb 4 vs. Luck, 5:45 p.m.

Fri Feb 7 at Frederic, 5:45 p.m.

Tue Feb 11 vs. Unity, 5:45 p.m.

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WEBSTER TIGERS

Coach Matthew Wood

Jenna Gomulak

Grace McCool

Elizabeth Robinson

Bizzy Mosher

Morgan Mulroy

Hannah McDowell

Hannah Janssen

Brooke Hetfeld

Torrance Wols

Heaven Olguin

Malaky Olson

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WEBSTER GIRLS BASKETBALL Head Coach: Matthew Wood Last year’s results: Last seasons record - 7-16 (2-10) 6th in the conference - Lost round 1 in the playoffs Roster: Seniors: Jenna Gomulak, Grace McCool, Elizabeth Robinson, Bizzy Mosher, Morgan Mulroy. Juniors: Hannah McDowell, Hannah Janssen, Brooke Hetfeld, Aliyah Daniels, Torrance Wols, Heaven Olguin. Sophomores: Lilly Chenal, Malaky Olson.

Freshman: Marissa Dearbin.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. We return seven letter winners from last year’s team, so this will be one of the more experienced webster squads than previous seasons. Our pre-season goal is to try to have a .500 or above season and win a playoff game.

Q. List the returning letter winners and include information on statistics and any post season accolades. Who are your potential starters or leaders on the team?

A. Letter Winners: Jenna Gomulak, Grace McCool, Morgan Mulroy, Hannah McDowell, Hannah Janssen, Aliyah Daniels, Brooke Hetfeld. I have been extremely impressed with Sr. Jenna Gomulak’s leadership so far in this early part of the season. But with a healthy group of upperclassmen it's been great to see them all lead and work with our younger kids. We have a healthy mix of letter winners and new additions and we’ll determine starters at a later date.

Q. Who are the favorites in the conference and how does your team compare?

A. It’s hard to say at this point how our team will stack up to SCF and Unity who I believe are the favorites in the conference. They will be two teams I look forward to playing as a measuring tool for our team and program. As for the rest of the conference, they are always tough opponents and looking forward to a chance to play them this season.

Schedule: Nov. 21st vs Lake Holcombe Nov. 25th at New Auburn Dec. 3rd vs Solon Springs Dec. 5th at Unity Dec. 10th at Grantsburg Dec. 12th at Turtle Lake Dec. 17th vs SCF Dec. 19th at Bruce Jan. 3rd vs Birchwood Jan. 7th vs Northwood Jan. 10th at Siren Jan. 14th at Luck Jan. 17th at Frederic Jan. 21st vs Grantsburg

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SIREN DRAGONS Coach Ryan Karsten

Madalyn Nichols

Ellyn Lindquist

Angel Lightfeather

Karlee Sybers

Jordyn Thiex

Madison Thiex

Jaidyn Jewell

Hannah Lemieux

Jalynn Nelson

Morgan Shetler

Angela McCollough

Rylee Nelson

SIREN GIRLS BASKETBALL Head Coach: Ryan Karsten Last season’s results: Last year we were 5 and 19. we finished last in the conference 0 - 12 Roster: Seniors: Madalyn Nichols, Ellyn Lindquist, Angel Lightfeather, Karlee Sybers, Jordyn Thiex. Juniors: Vinni Rightman, Madison Thiex, Jaidyn Jewell, Hannah Lemieux, Jalynn Nelson. Sophomores: Morgan Shetler, Angela McCollough, Rylee Nelson, Kyla Fancher. Freshmen: Lindsay Liljenberg, Teah Lightfeather, Kylee Lindquist, Lilly Johnson, Josie Taylor, Neveah Reynolds.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. Goals are to be competitive in every games, to finish in the top four in the conference and to make it to at least level three of the playoffs.

Strengths: Guard play and experience Weakness: Scoring ability and overall team height Q. List the returning letter winners and include information on statistics and any post season accolades. Who are your potential starters or leaders on the team?

A. Returning Letter Winners: Vinni Rightman, Madalyn Nichols, Ellyn Lindquist, Angel Lightfeather, Karlee Sybers, Jaidyn Jewell, Jalynn Nelson.

Leaders: Lindsay Liljenberg, Jaidyn Jewell, Maddy Nichols, and Morgan Shetler.

Q. Who are the favorites in the conference and how does your team compare?

A. St. Croix Fall and Unity are the best team in the conference, everyone else is battling for third. The other five teams will be very competitive.

Schedule: Nov. 26 at Clayton Dec. 2 at Shell Lake Dec. 6 vs. Luck Dec. 10 at Frederic Dec. 13 vs. Unity, 5:45 p.m.

Dec. 17 at Grantsburg, 5:45 p.m.

Dec. 20 at Turtle Lake, 5:45 p.m.

Jan. 3 vs. Solon Springs, 7:15 p.m.

Jan 7 at Drummond, 7 p.m.

Jan. 10 vs. Webster, 5:45 p.m.

Jan 14 at St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

Jan. 16 vs. Bruce, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 18 vs. Washburn, 7 p.m.

Jan. 21 vs. Frederic, 5:45 p.m.

Jan 24 at Unity, 5:45 p.m.

Jan. 28 vs. Bayfield, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 31 vs. Grantsburg, 5:45 p.m.

Feb. 4 at Webster, 5:45 p.m.

Feb. 7 vs. St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

Feb. 11 at Northwood, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 14 at Luck, 5:45 p.m.

Home games in bold Schedule subject to change

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LUCK/FREDERIC/ GRANTSBURG/SIREN

Coach Chris Bartlett

WRESTLING

Landyn Johnson

Brad Lucas

Dominic Caroon

Nolan Johnson

Roberto Dominguez

Taedon Nichols

Gavin Fredericks

Logan Czech

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LUCK/FREDERIC/GRANTSBURG/ SIREN WRESTLING Head Coach: Chris Bartlett Assistant/Volunteer Coaches: Larry Wright Sr., Jake Nichols, Larry Johnson, Ryan Strenke, Cole Britton.

Last season’s results: Last year we were 3 -1 in conference and 7 – 8 overall for dual meets. We had five kids make it to Sectionals. Two kids moved on to State. Taedon Nichols took 6th and Nolan Johnson did not place. We only lost one Senior Merlin Hibbs.

Roster: Seniors: Coby Russell, Landyn Johnson, Hunter Sellent, Brett Swanson, Brad Lucas, Dominic Caroon. Juniors: Nolan Johnson, Roberto Dominguez, Coltin Anderson. Sophomores: Taedon Nichols, Gavin Fredericks, Logan Czech, Michael Wright.

Freshman: Cory Popham.

Coach Comments: Q. What are the goals for this season? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your team?

A. We will be a small team, but a very competitive team. The kids we have are very experienced.

We have six kids returning that have made it to Sectionals in the past and two returning State Qualifiers. Our goal is a conference title as a team and a handful of kids making it to State.

Our biggest weakness will be our numbers. We have 14 to 15 kids, but some are around the same weight. There are 14 weight classes and we won’t be able to fill them all. Most weight classes we will have one kid for that weight and if they get hurt we don’t have a replacement.

Q. List the returning letter winners and include information on statistics and any post season accolades. Who are your potential starters or leaders on the team?

A. I kind of answered this question above. Letter winners returning are Nolan, Taedon, Logan, Landyn, Hunter, Brad, Dominic, and Ben. I don’t just pick Seniors as the leaders. It is anyone in the room that shows leadership skills. It can be a freshman. I wait and see how the season starts and then use them more in practice to demonstrate moves and lead drills. Best thing about wrestling it is one on one and the winner is the starter.

Q. Who are the favorites in the conference and how does your team compare?

A. The favorite team in our conference is the one that can fill the most weights. I think there really isn’t a clear favorite. Until we get practicing and see where all the kids are for weights nobody knows.

If you have 20 kids and have five 152 pounders that is not good. It will come down to match ups and moves that are made during the duals. With our experience we have a shot.

Schedule: Sat., Dec. 7, 2019, Rush City Invite, 10 am Sat., Dec. 14, 2019, Barron Invite, 10 am Thurs., Dec. 19, 2019 at Unity, 7 pm

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WINTER 2019-20 CUMULATIVE SCHEUDLE THU, NOV. 21 GBB, Grantsburg at Prairie Farm GBB, Webster vs Lake Holcombe MON, NOV. 25 GBB, Webster @ New Auburn TUE, NOV. 26 GBB, Grantsburg at Amery GBB, Siren at Clayton MON, DEC. 2 BBB, Siren at Shell Lake GBB, Siren at Shell Lake TUE, DEC. 3 BBB, Webster vs. Somerset GBB, Grantsburg vs. Cumberland GBB, Webster vs. Solon Springs BBB, Grantsburg at Prairie Farm H, Blizzard at Spooner vs.

Barron THUR, DEC. 5 H, Blizzard at Altoona BBB, Webster at Unity GBB, Webster at Unity FRI, DEC. 6 BBB, Siren vs. Luck GBB, Siren vs. Luck SAT, DEC 7 W, LFGS at Rush City Invite H, Blizzard vs. Black River Falls TUE, DEC. 10 GBB, Grantsburg vs. Webster BBB, Grantsburg vs. Webster H, Blizzard at Chequamegon BBB, Siren at Frederic GBB, Siren at Frederic THUR, DEC. 12 BBB, Webster at Turtle Lake GBB, Webster at Turtle Lake FRI, DEC. 13 GBB. Siren vs. Unity, 5:45 p.m.

GBB, Grantsburg at Saint Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Siren vs unity, 7:15 p.m.

SAT, DEC. 14 W, LFGS at Barron Invite G, GLUW at Chippewa Falls Invite, 11 a.m.

TUE, DEC. 17 GBB, Grantsburg vs. Siren, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg vs. Siren, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster vs. St. Croix Falls GBB, Webster vs. St. Croix Falls H, Blizzard at Ashland, 7 p.m.

THUR, DEC. 19 BBB, Grantsburg vs Osceola, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster at Bruce GBB, Webster at Bruce W, LFGS at Unity, 7 p.m.

H, Blizzard at Moose Lake, 7 p.m.

FRI, DEC. 20 GBB, Siren at Turtle Lake, 5:45 p.m.

GBB, Grantsburg at Spooner, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Siren at Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m.

SAT, DEC. 21 W, LFGS at Osceola, 9 a.m.

DEC. 26-28 H, Blizzard at Barron THUR, JAN. 2 G, GLUW at Rush City, 6 p.m.

FRI, JAN. 3 GBB, Siren vs. Solon Springs, 7:15 p.m.

GBB, Grantsburg @ Mellen, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Somerset, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster vs. Birchwood GBB, Webster vs. Birchwood BBB, Siren at Bayfield, 7 p.m.

TUE, JAN. 7 GBB, Grantsburg @ Clayton, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg vs. Cumberland, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster vs. Northwood GBB, Webster vs Northwood GBB, Siren at Drummond, 7 p.m.

THUR, JAN. 9 W, LFGS vs. Bruce, 7 p.m.

H, Blizzard vs. Barron, 7 p.m.

FRI, JAN. 10 GBB, Grantsburg @ Luck, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Luck, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster at Siren GBB, Webster at Siren H, Blizzard vs. Ely, 6 p.m.

TUE, JAN. 14 GBB, Grantsburg vs. Frederic, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg vs. Frederic, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster at Luck GBB, Webster at Luck BBB, Siren at St. Croix Falls, 7:15 p.m.

GBB, Siren at St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

THUR, JAN. 16 H, Blizzard vs. Rice Lake, 7 p.m.

GBB, Siren vs. Bruce, 7:15 p.m.

FRI, JAN. 17 GBB, Grantsburg @ Unity, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Unity, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster at Frederic GBB, Webster at Frederic SAT, JAN. 18 G, GLUW at River Falls, 11 a.m.

H, Blizzard vs Chequamegon 1 p.m.

BBB, Siren vs Washburn, 7 p.m.

GBB, Siren vs. Washburn TUE, JAN. 21 GBB, Grantsburg @ Webster, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Webster, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Siren vs Frederic, 7:15 p.m.

GBB, Siren vs Frederic, 5:45 p.m.

THUR, JAN. 23 W, LFGS vs. Turtle Lake/Clayton, 7 p.m.

H, Blizzard vs Baldwin-Woodville, 7 p.m.

FRI, JAN. 24 GBB, Grantsburg vs. Saint Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg vs. St. Croix Falls, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster vs. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe GBB, Webster vs. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe BBB, Siren at Unity, 7:15 p.m.

GBB, Siren at Unity, 5:45 p.m.

SAT, JAN. 25 W, LFGS at St. Croix Falls Invite G, GLUW at Rice Lake Invite, 11 a.m.

H, Blizzard at Medford, 3 p.m.

MON, JAN. 27 BBB Siren vs Glenwood City, 7:15 p.m.

TUE, JAN. 28 GBB, Grantsburg @ Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Turtle Lake, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Webster at Shell Lake GBB, Webster at Shell Lake GBB, Siren vs. Bayfield, 7:15 p.m.

THUR, JAN. 30 H, Blizzard vs. Moose Lake, 7 p.m.

FRI, JAN. 31 W, LFGS at Clear Lake Quad, 5 p.m.

GBB, Grantsburg @ Siren, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Siren, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster at St. Croix Falls GBB, Webster at St. Croix Falls TUE, FEB. 4 GBB, Grantsburg vs. Luck, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg vs. Luck, 7:15 p.m.

H, Blizzard vs. Ashland, 7 p.m.

BBB, Webster vs Siren GBB, Webster vs. Siren THUR, FEB. 6 BBB, Webster vs Luck GBB, Webster vs Luck FRI, FEB. 7 GBB, Grantsburg @ Frederic, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Frederic, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Siren vs St. Croix Falls, 7:15 p.m.

GBB, Siren vs. St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

SAT, FEB. 8 W, LFGS at Conference

Tournament – Flambeau, 10 a.m.

TUE, FEB. 11 GBB, Grantsburg vs. Unity, 5:45 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg vs. Unity, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster vs. Frederic GBB, Webster at Frederic BBB, Siren at Northwood, 5:45 p.m.

GBB, Siren at Northwood, 7:15 p.m.

THU, FEB. 13 G, GLUW vs. Menomonie, 6:30 p.m.

GBB, Grantsburg vs. Somerset, 7:15 p.m.

H, Blizzard vs. Amery, 7 p.m.

BBB, Webster vs. Unity GBB, Webster vs. Unity FRI, FEB. 14 BBB, Siren at Luck, 7:15 p.m.

GBB, Siren at Luck, 5:45 p.m.

MON, FEB. 17 BBB, Siren at Birchwood, 7:15 p.m.

TUE, FEB. 18 GBB, Grantsburg vs. Cameron, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Grantsburg at Cameron, 7:15 p.m.

FRI, FEB. 21 BBB, Webster at Cumberland MON, FEB. 24 BBB, Grantsburg vs. Spooner, 7:15 p.m.

BBB, Webster at Clear Lake BBB, Siren at Drummond, 7 p.m.

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2019-20 Winter Season LIVE STREAMING Schedule

December 3 • Cumberland @ Grantsburg GBB • 7:00 pm December 5 • Amery @ Grantsburg BBB • 7:00 pm December 10 • Webster @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 13 • Grantsburg @ SCF DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 17 • Siren @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 19 • Osceola @ Grantsburg BBB • 7:00 pm January 7, 2020 • Cumberland @ Grantsburg BBB • 7:00 pm January 10 • Grantsburg @ Luck DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 14 • Frederic @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 17 • Grantsburg @ Unity DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 21 • Grantsburg @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 24 • SCF @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 25 • Grantsburg vs. Clear Lake BBB Target Center • 2:00 pm January 31 • Grantsburg @ Siren DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 4 • Luck @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 7 • Grantsburg @ Frederic DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 11 • Unity @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 13 • Somerset @ Grantsburg GBB • 7:00 pm February 18 • Grantsburg @ Cameron BBB • 7:00 pm February 18 • Cameron @ Grantsburg GBB • 7:00 pm February 24 • Spooner @ Grantsburg BBB • 7:00 pm schedule is subject to change. playoff streaming schedules to be determined

December 6 • Luck @ Siren DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 10 • Siren @ Frederic DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 13 • Unity @ Siren DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 17 • Siren @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 3 • Solon Springs @ Siren GBB • 7:00 pm January 10 • Siren @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 14 • Siren @ SCF DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 18 • Washburn @ Siren DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 21 • Frederic @ Siren DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 24 • Siren @ Unity DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 27 • Glenwood City @ Siren BBB • 5:30 pm January 28 • Bayfield @ Siren GBB • 5:30 pm January 31 • Grantsburg @ Siren DH • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm February 4 • Siren @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 7 • SCF @ Siren DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 14 • Siren @ Luck DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

December 3 • Solon Springs @ Webster GBB • 5:30 pm December 3 • Somerset @ Webster BBB • 7:00 pm December 5 • Webster @ Unity DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 10 • Webster @ Grantsburg DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm December 17 • SCF @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 3 • Birchwood @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 7 • Northwood @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 10 • Siren @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 14 • Webster @ Luck DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 17 • Webster @ Frederic DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 21 • Grantsburg @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 24 • LCO @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm January 31 • Webster @ SCF DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 4 • Siren @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 6 • Webster @ Luck DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 11 • Frederic @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm February 13 • Unity @ Webster DH • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Blizzard Boys Hockey games will be streamed on The We Are Network Facebook page December 7 • Black River Falls @ Blizzard • 1:00 pm January 9 • Barron @ Blizzard • 7:00 pm January 10 • Ely @ Blizzard • 6:00 pm January 16 • Rice Lake @ Blizzard • 7:00 pm Facebook.com/thewearenetwork

January 18 • Chequamegon @ Blizzard • 1:00 pm January 23 • B-W @ Blizzard • 7:00 pm January 30 • Moose Lake @ Blizzard • 7:00 pm February 4 • Ashland @ Blizzard • 7:00 pm February 13 • Amery @ Blizzard • 7:00 pm