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A Decade in Review 2010-2019 Over the last ten years the Sentinel has put out hundreds of editions along with countless special sections. The Sentinel staff went through the archives to find the best stories from the last ten years. 2010 - On Jan. 8, 2010, in a basketball game against Frederic, Siren player Carley Emery reached a prestigious 1,000-point mark in her high school basketball career. At the start of the half with 2:28 left, Emery made a short lay up and hit the 1,000-point mark. A timeout was called, and she was recognized by the fans and her teammates, taking a few photos. - On Oct. 21, 2010, two Burnett County parks were dedicated to ‘icons’ of Burnett County. The parks were renamed to honor the service and memory of county board chairmen Charles Tolander and Milton E. Stellrecht. Current and former board members, family and friends first gathered at the Clam Lake Narrows Park to rename it Milton E. Stellrecht Memorial Park. The group then drove to the Meenon SEE DECADE IN REVIEW, PAGE 2

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Darla and Cliff Harper started the Kids for Christmas program ﬁve years ago, helping local Grantsburg families and their children.

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There will be 72 Grantsburg children this year that will be receiving Christmas gifts thanks to Darla and Cliff Harper’s Country Store and the local community.

After Darla and Cliff moved to Grantsburg five years ago, she began to ask around the community what Grantsburg does for the children during Christmas. She discovered there were a few different county Christmas drives for the children, but

none for just the Grantsburg community. She decided to start an annual toy drive for children in Grantsburg and called it Kids for Christmas. The first year that Christmas for Kids kicked off, 40 kids received gifts to brighten their Christmas day. This

year was the fifth year for Kids for Christmas, and it was the biggest yet, donating boxes of toys to 72 Grantsburg children. Families can begin applying for this program on SEE KIDS, PAGE 26

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A snow-covered nativity scene in Siren.

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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of

David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and lineage of David. To be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they went there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in

swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; SEE CHRISTMAS, PAGE 26

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DECADE IN REVIEW: A look back at our pages from the last ten years niversary of 25 years. Bruce and Coke Scheider were the owners of the establishment. Kozy started out as a drive-in and when the dining area was added on, it became a broaster house. Soon after, the name was changed to Kozy Kitchen, but they kept the chicken theme. Coke said her favorite part of owning the restaurant was all of the customers.

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Park to rename it Charles Tollander Memorial Park. Former board members Merlin Johnson and Ro Endresen spoke during the dedications and said the two men were icons of Burnett County. Stellrecht served on the board for 30 years while Tollander served for 27.

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(Left to right) Jon Rudd, Dillon Vandervelden, Ryan Snell, Jeff Hunter, Shane Hinze and Kent Lindquist were six of the nine citizens awarded a commendation for their assistance.

2011 - On Jan. 20, 2011, nine citizens were honored and received commendations for their assistance during the Siren shooting spree on Sept. 26. Ryan and Nathan Snell relayed information to the Sheriff’s Department and they kept the growing numbers of victims safe and calm until EMS showed up. Shane Hinze stopped approaching vehicles from entering the gunman’s line of sight. He also protected evidence of the crime until being relieved by the police. Jeffrey Hunter followed the suspect and gave chase. He maintained surveillance and maintained communication with dispatch. Jon Ruud and Kent Lindquist obtained the suspect’s vehicle’s license plate number. Mary Seehafer and Phyllis Olson reported that there was a suspicious male at the intersection of County Road D and N. Dillon Vandervelden gave eye-witness testimony about the officer involved shooting. - On Aug. 22, 2011, Webster got to open their new library- Larsen Family Public Library. Webster Library board president, Laura Rachford had been working on opening up a new library since 2007. They lined up 24 volunteers to help them move the library from the old building to the new. Jim Flanigan was requested to be at the open house. Flanigan was the first patron to check-out a book back in 1991 at the library and they wanted him to be the first patron to check-out a book at the new library as well.

2012 - In Spring of 2012, the Grantsburg Village Board appointed the first woman ever to serve as a board member. After Mark Dahlberg retired, Tasha Burilini Olson was sworn in to serve the 1-year remaining term making her the first woman to serve on the

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board. She was recommended to the board by Val Johnson, another board member. - On Dec. 15, 2012, Grantsburg educator/author Eunice Kanne celebrated her 105 birthday at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Kanne was so into education that when she could not find a ride to school, she would walk 6-miles in order to get her education. At the mere age of 18, Kanne became a teacher herself, teaching at the Grettum School in Grantsburg. When WWII came, she became a civilian instructor for the military in Boca Raton, FL. She trained soldiers in the new, top secret field of ‘Radio Detection and Ranging.’ She loved to travel the world, and after retirement, she moved back to the small town of Grantsburg. She ended up writing five different books including “Memories of the 20th Century.”

2014 - On Nov. 8, 2014, The Main Store in Webb Lake went up in flames. Nobody was injured and the firefighters believed a wood stove was the culprit, starting a fire in one of the outbuildings which spread into the shop. Fire departments from Danbury, Webster, Siren, Scott, Jackson, Chicog, Minong and Spooner responded to the fire. There were no fire hydrants in Webb Lake, so cisterns were used. The shop was a total loss, but thankfully nothing from the show room was destroyed such as the boats, snowmobiles and ATVs. - In December of 2014, Matthew Koenen, a former teacher at Grantsburg High School, was sentenced

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The Main Store in Webb Lake was destroyed by a ﬁre in 2014. Luckily, there were no injuries sustained.

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Eunice Kanne (left), a resident at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, celebrated her 105th birthday in 2012.

2013 - In January of 2013, Webster High School started a new school sport- ice fishing. The coach of the new ice fishing team was Bill Schrooten. He said he did not have much experience in coaching, but he had a lot of experience in ice fishing. The team consisted of 20 kids and they followed WIAA rules and procedures. The Log Cabin Store, Fur, Fins and Feathers and Big Mikes were donators to the team. - In 2013, Kozy Kitchen celebrated their silver an-

to 120 days in Washington County Jail with 15 years of supervised probation after having sex with two students in his home. The sentence was a result of a plea bargain, so he avoided trial on two felony counts of criminal sex conduct- by a person in position of authority. According to the criminal complaint, Koenen developed a relationship with several female students in person, online and by text which ultimately led to alleged sexual conduct at his residence. One of the relationships lasted six months, and when Koenen broke it off, the female student told authorities at the school what had happened. 2015

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A photo of the roundabout at the intersection of highways 35 and 70 in Siren. The roundabout opened up in 2015.

- In July of 2015, Burnett County opened up a roundabout in Siren. It is located at the intersection of Highways 35 and 70. Before the roundabout, the intersection was listed on WisDOT’s ‘Top Five Percent Severe Safety Needs List.’ It was the scene of many traffic accidents. By installing the roundabout,

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service FREDERIC— 1:30 p.m. The Zion-Grace Parish would like to welcome everyone to their Candlelight services on Christmas Eve. There will be a service at 1:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lake and the Grace Lutheran Church of West Sweden at 3:30 p.m.

Community Christmas Eve Service DANBURY— 5 – 6 p.m. A Community and Christmas Eve Service will be held at the Northland Community Center. There will be treat bags for the kids and everybody is invited to join. This event is sponsored by the Woodland Wesleyan Church.

Christmas Eve at ACV ST. CROIX FALLS— 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. The Alliance Church of the Valley is holding their Christmas Eve Service. The service will include special music, Christmas carols, drama and an end in candlelight.

Christmas Eve Fun ST. CROIX FALLS— 11 a.m. The Howlin’ Wolf Creek Bar will be open Christmas Eve for a fun filled time with different raffles and giveaways. Wear an ugly sweater and get a fabulous prize! Snacks will be served and there will be free Tom and Jerry’s until gone. There will also be free hot chocolate provided.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Dinner GRANTSBURG— 3 – 9 p.m. The Den is hosting Christmas Dinner. There will be an all you can eat ham dinner with a salad bar, honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies. They strongly encourage people to call and make a reservation.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 Christmas Dinner GRANTSBURG— 4 – 7 p.m. The BraskFossum-Janke Post 185 would like to invite the public to a Christmas Dinner at the American Legion. It is a free dinner that includes baked ham, scallop potatoes, green

bean casserole, parmesan corn dish, dinner rolls, Christmas cookies and breads, eggnog, punch, milk and coffee. Donations will be accepted and are appreciated.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 Area Youth Game Night GRANTSBURG— 3 – 8 p.m. The Grantsburg High School is holding a youth game night. Come and have a great time of fun and fellowship with area youth groups. This event is hosted by the Grace Youth Ministry.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Alumni Hockey Game SIREN— 5 p.m. The hockey rink is holding an alumni game for all past area hockey players. It will be even years (white) versus odd years (dark). It will be ran like a high school varsity game but without checking. Feel free to invite all past players. This game is a fundraiser for the current high school hockey team so there will be a gate fee. Let the Blizzard Varsity Hockey team know if you are interested in playing.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner GRANTSBURG— 3 – 6 p.m. The BraskFossum-Janke Post 185 would like to invite the public to a New Year’s Eve dinner at the American Legion. They will be serving steak and shrimp, baked potato, peas and carrots, dinner salad, dinner roll, root beer floats, punch, milk and coffee. The price for adults is $14 and children 10 and under is $8.

New Year’s Eve SIREN— 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Jed’s Laker Lounge in Siren is holding a New Year’s Eve event. Dance to horns, harmonies and high energy rock’n, pop ‘n, country rock featuring “Spiff” on guitar and vocals, “Dr. Rock” on saxes, keys and vocals, “Slammin’ Terry” on drums, “Ace” on bass and vocals, plus “The Mad Scientist” Fiddlin’ Nick! This event is only for 21+.

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Comedy Magic Show ST. CROIX FALLS— 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Dancing Dragonfly Winery is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Comedy Magic show. Ring in the New Year at this special event with comedian and magician, David Harris. His act is creative, fun, original, and most of all - hilarious. Included in your ticket purchase, is an exquisite buffet dinner, fit for a New Year’s Eve celebration.

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

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

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

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ST. CROIX FALLS—9 – 11 a.m. Come and hike Wisconsin Interstate Park. Walk, ski or snowshoe. After your hike, enjoy a warming campfire and a cup of hot cocoa and bars at the Ice Age Center. This event requires a state park sticker. The park is available for use anytime during the day to hike/ski/ snowshoe at your leisure.

Super Meat Raffle DANBURY—11 a.m. Lakes and Pines SnoTrails is holding a meat raffle fundraiser at Voyager Village. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the raffle will begin at 11 a.m. Raffle prizes include a golf package, 65” TV, meat packages and gift certificates. The funds will go towards supporting trail maintenance and equipment.

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg 6 p.m.

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

Town of Jackson 7 p.m.

Town of Meenon 7 p.m.

Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

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

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

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Town of Daniels 7 p.m.

Town of Roosevelt 7 p.m.

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Grantsburg Rotary Meeting 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

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Celebrate Recovery

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren

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

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

1ST & 2ND TUESDAY 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

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

Lions Bingo 7 p.m. Webster Community Center

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

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

AA Meetings

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting 7 p.m. Moose Lodge Meeting Room, Siren. 715-866-7585

EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other days by appointment

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

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

Celebrate Recovery (12 step Bible-based AA group) 6 p.m. Faith Community Church, Danbury. Contact Crystal 715-919-1811.

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

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

Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf

AA Meetings

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

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

Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library

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

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

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185 7 p.m.

Northland Beekeepers No more meetings until March of 2020

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

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Where’s the creativity?

erry Christmas! It’s that wonderful time of year when we are still enjoying winter. It’s not like in February when there’s no sun, the road is covered in a thin layer of ice and the snow is going through its own inner-seasonal change, going from white to a grotesque grayish tint. Over the last 40-some days I’ve enjoyed my share of season’s festivities including the music and the movies. I have mentioned before the best Christmas song is “Father Christmas” by The Kinks, a song about a Santa Claus getting robbed by a gang of miscreants looking for money because toys are useless to them. Give us some money / Don’t Sentinel mess around with those silly toys / We’ll beat you up if you don’t hand Editor it over / We want your bread so Jonathan Richie don’t make us annoyed / Give all the toys to the little rich boys. I also like the classics like “Little Drummer Boy,” “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” and the Jackson 5 version of “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town.”

Christmas Movies When it comes to Christmas movies I keep it simple; “Home Alone” and “The Muppets Christmas Carol.” But my favorite is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name is simply spectacular. It has the technological advances available to cartoons in 1966. There was a funny collage on Twitter the other day making fun of stereotypical Christmas movie posters. It was 12 movie posters that were seemingly identical. In all the posters there was a man and a woman (the obvious love subject of the film) in a fully decorated Christmas room. So far that’s not much, however, in all these posters the man was wearing a green sweater, jacket or vest and the woman was wearing the same item of color but in red. In every poster, they were both smiling and staring ahead. This got me thinking these poster people aren’t that creative. I was pleasantly “surprised” (sarcastic) by the imagination these posters had. Turns out, after about a minute of Google searches, all Christmas movie posters are not the same. Sometimes, the woman wears green and the man wears red. Also, in some of these posters, the man was looking at the woman, but she was looking straight ahead. In another one of these where the man was wearing red, they were looking at each other. (Talk about mystery). Anyway, this got me started down a rabbit hole and luckily I saw it coming or I could have lost hours looking at bland movie posters. It’s not their fault, there’s only so much you can do with a couple, wreaths, lights along with the colors green and red. And finally, have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy the new year. Let’s see what 2020 has to offer.

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ell, Christmas is knocking on our doors. I hope you are ready and are able to spend time with friends and family, which is the best gift one can receive. Throughout my newspaper career, I have run the following editorial, the most famous newspaper editorial of all time, reprinted here because it fits the season. As children grow older and wiser, parents inevitably are faced with the question, “Is there a Santa Claus?” When Virginia O’Hanlon asked that question of her parents in 1897, they suggested she write the New York Sun for an answer. She did, and From the Publisher’s Francis P. Church, a Civil War correspondent, wrote an editorial response Desk which has become an American literary classic. Mr. Church died in 1906. Tom Stangl The New York Sun closed its doors in Vi i i O’Hanlon O 1950. Virginia Douglas died in 1971 after a distinguished career as a teacher and administrator in the New York City school system. However, the letter from Virginia, and Mr. Church’s response, will live forever as a part of our Christmas heritage. It is still a wonderful answer to a very difficult question. Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun it’s so.” Please tell me the truth: is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s are little. In this great universe

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of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. No Santa Claus! Thank God, he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now. Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the hearts of childhood. From The New York Sun, September 21,1897 To our valued friends, subscribers and advertisers, best wishes for a happy holiday season - Merry Christmas! 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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Lawmakers, public divided over bill that punishes students who disrupt free speech Lawmakers and the public appear largely divided over the necessity of a bill that would require mandatory punishments for any University of Wisconsin student who “materially or substantially disrupts the free expression of others.” Members of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities split along party lines over whether the bill would have a “chilling effect” for campus free speech or be a protector of it. Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, criticized the bill as “a bad solution in search of a problem” and worried the mandatory punishments in the proposal would cause students to hold back on expressing themselves freely out of fear of retaliation. AB 444 would suspend UW students for a minimum of one semester after a formal investigation and disciplinary hearing found them responsible for two offenses. Students would then be expelled after a third charge. Rep. David

Murphy, R-Greenville, also introduced an amendment that would expand the bill’s policy to Wisconsin Technical College System campuses. “You are choosing to limit what people would even say in a public forum, because they’d be so afraid of being disruptive that they wouldn’t even challenge someone who deserves to be challenged,” Shankland said at the hearing on Dec. 12. “They will not even engage in civil debates, because they will not have time to run around with definitions of “material,’ ‘substantial’ or ‘disruptive.’” But the bill’s co-author Sen. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, fired back, saying the language is meant to only go after students who are outright harming or disrupting others to the point where their constitutional freedoms are infringed upon. “Free speech ends when you limit the free speech of others,” Kapenga said. “It doesn’t matter the ideology. The point is

we’re protecting your ability to speak, regardless of what’s on your mind. We’re ensuring that 100% of speech is heard.” While all agreed the goal is to protect First Amendment rights, Shankland and the Democrats were steadfast in their assertion that the bill could “backfire tremendously.” Democrats also criticized the timing of the public hearing for taking place during final exams week on many campuses, making it difficult for students to come out to the hearing and voice their opinion. Shankland told Kapenga the conservative think tank Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty even declared opposition to AB 444 because of its mandatory punishments. The Delafield Republican said that while he took into consideration the opinions of everyone, he and his fellow lawmakers were the ones elected to make policy, “not the organizations.” The UW System Board of Regents is

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For as long as I can remember we have celebrated New Year’s Eve with chocolate. For some odd reason I’ve always believed whatever I did on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day was going to be a representation of what the year would be like, but I’m not superstitious. I’ve never actually thought back over the year or even recorded what I did to see if there is any truth to my silly thoughts. The reality is, it’s more of a frame of mind and my way of trying to control what the year will be like. If I fall asleep before midnight, will the year be boring? If I go to a party or have my own party will the year be filled with fun, friends and family? Silly, I know. Obviously, I have little control of what kind of year it’s going to be, but I can control what I get to eat. Last week, I met Wild Chow someone who also really likes chocolate. We got talking about “all things food” Lisa Erickson and like most food conversations, we ended up talking about a favorite goodie—this time hot fudge. The best treats are made with chocolate and lots of butter. Is there a better way to bring in the New Year than with a hot fudge sundae? It’s going to be a very good year! Ford’s (Butter) Hot Fudge 12 ounces good quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli 1 cup good quality butter like Crystal Ball Farm’s Dinner Bell Creamery butter 2 2/3 cup evaporated milk 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips. Slowly whisk until the butter and the chips are melted; add the milk and then the powdered sugar. Stirring constantly, bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and boil for 8 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Serve warm over ice cream. Pour extra (if there is any) into jars. Seal tightly and store refrigerated. **Thank you, Randy and Marilynn Ford for sharing this recipe! The recipe is easy to make, but make sure you use good quality chocolate and butter. Most of the flavor and texture comes from the butter and chocolate. The Fords also recommend adding the hot fudge to a cup of coffee for an extra special treat!

We at Forts Folle Avoine and The Burnett County Historical Society wish to extend our deepest gratitude to all the cheerful volunteers who gave of their time and talents to help make the 2019 “Christmas At The Forts” another huge success. A special thank you to Jim Helland and family and Chris and Jim Petrangelo who gave joy and wonder to hundreds of children by listening to their Christmas wishes.

currently in the process of drafting an amendment to administrative code with similar language. Murphy pointed out that the UW System’s amendment originated after the freedom of expression bill began circulating the Legislature in the previous biennium. Any final bill or administrative code amendment would need the governor’s approval. Gov. Tony Evers voted “no” on the proposal when he sat on the board as superintendent of public instruction. And a spokeswoman for the governor previously said his opinions on the matter “haven’t changed” since assuming office. The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Copyright © WisPolitics.com.

A heartfelt appreciation goes out to the Danbury, Webster, and Siren volunteer fire departments along with Interfaith Caregivers by providing three Burnett County Families with beautifully decorated Christmas trees. We want to give a special thank you to high school students from Webster, Siren, Grantsburg, and Unity for helping with every aspect of the event. Our silent auction wouldn’t be

possible without the generous donations from businesses all across Burnett County. Our sincerest appreciation goes out especially to all the individuals and families who came out to the Forts to begin their holiday season with us. We wish you all the merriest of Christmases, and the best in the new year. Nancy Meindel Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park

Spreading the spirit of Christmas to those who serve SENATOR PATTY SCHACHTNER

Like many of you, I have spent the past weeks decorating, baking, wrapping, and preparing my home for the pitter patter of my grandchildrens’ feet. We’re all looking forward to sharing the holiday with our loved ones. Patty But like many of you, I have not Schachtner always had that opportunity. I remember Christmases District 10 on my parent’s dairy farm Senator that were spent milking and working to produce the food that our family and neighbors relied upon. I reflect upon the many Christmases I spent working as a first responder to keep our community safe and healthy. And this year, I won’t be able to welcome my son, Dylan, home for Christmas, and I have spent many holidays separated from my sons during their time in the U.S. Navy. Whether they work in law enforcement, military service, healthcare, or retail, hundreds of our neighbors in Northwestern Wisconsin will be spending their Christmas day in service to all of us. They keep our roads clear, keep our grocery shelves stocked, and care for patients.

I am grateful to their service and I understand their sacrifice. Serving on Christmas can feel isolating. We miss the Christmas Eve service or the opening of presents and it separates us from the traditions that the rest of our community enjoys. It also requires us to ask our families to make the same sacrifices. As an EMT, I responded to car crashes and medical emergencies on holidays rather than gathering with my family and loved ones. While transporting patients is always stressful and difficult, it brought me peace to enter a hospital filled with poinsettias donated by churches, greeting cards from neighbors down the street, and other reminders of the holiday season. The love of our community filled me and my fellow first responders with light that the darkness could not overcome- and that is really the spirit of Christmas. This Christmas, stop by your local fire station with a plate of cookies, or send a poinsettia to the Intensive Care Unit at your nearest hospital. Spread the spirit of Christmas to all those that aren’t able to celebrate with their families because they’ve put our community first. Your kindness will mean the world.

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What is in the Webster referendum? JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

The Webster school board recently voted to pass a referendum vote that will appear on the ballot April 7. The referendum is not to exceed $6.5 million. In October 2018, the district had a facility audit done on all of Webster’s facilities. The audit was compiled by Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 10. According to Wisconsin State Statute, CESA is a statewide organization whose purpose is to “serve educational needs in all areas of Wisconsin by serving as a link between school districts and between school districts and the state. Cooperative Educational Service Agencies may facilitate communication and cooperation among all public and private schools, agencies, and organizations that provide services to pupils.” Webster Superintendent Jim Erickson wrote in a recent newsletter, “We use the phrase “Every Student, Every Chance, Every Day” because we believe that everyone has potential and can succeed if they are given support. That support comes in many forms; from our parents, a large number of volunteers and from our incredible staff. To complete that circle, we strive to provide our students with a safe, healthy and trusting environment.” Officials have stated that the $6.5 million referendum will have no effect on taxpayers. “Due to the conclusion of the previous debt, if the proposed referendum passes, the new debt payment will remain the same as the previous debt payment.” The mill rate in Webster should remain at 5.32 and the state average is 9.44. SCHOOL SAFETY Recently, the district invested $60,000 of funds from the School Safety Initiative grant to install security film on interior and exterior glass, an emergency communication system and panic buttons in school offices. The district newsletter explained there are potential safety concerns with the district buildings. The elementary school was built in

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The most expensive parts of the proposed referendum will be re-designing the High/Middle School parking lots and renovations to the athletic facilities.

1960 with additions made in 1973 and 1994. Because of the construction dates there is the potential for asbestos in the school’s classrooms and cafeteria. There are several safety concerns the district has including updating the security with key fobs and updating the configuration of the parking lot. The preliminary plans include re-designing the middle/high school parking lot. The parking lot will be split with a parent drop off area on the west parking lot with 45 parking stalls. Then the east parking will have a bus drop-off area and the reconstructed lot will have 163 parking stalls. Currently, the lot has 150 parking stalls and the proposed total will be 208. There will also be 86 parking stalls in the gravel lot south of the football field. The cost of the parking lot re-design is estimated to cost over $1.6 million.

second most expensive item on the referendum list. The district is purposing another $1.6 million in improvements and renovations to the athletic facilities. This will include replacing the lights, scoreboard and bringing the bleachers up to ADA compliance. The press box will be replaced, two lanes will be added to the track. They will also be renovating the baseball field and addressing drainage issues across the facility. There has been standing water issues in the football field, baseball field and the surrounding areas, according to the district. CHILD CARE FACILITY Webster School District is also purposing building a child care center for staff members. The cost would be

over $800,000. Erickson said the idea of investing in a child care center was something that was discussed in the CESA 10 Audit. TECHNICAL EDUCATION The District has planned to expand their technical education department. The referendum proposal includes expansion of the career and tech ed area. This will include renovating the existing maintenance building in a wood shop. In October and November the school held a number of meetings to review the proposed plans with members of the public. These meetings included walkthroughs which were intended to help the community make the decision to go to referendum.

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High/Middle School

1,607,700

Update fob system for security

High/Middle School

50,000

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Judge gives update on caseload JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Open cases have gone down in the county, but a large majority of themâ€“ possibly as much as 80% - are criminal cases that take up valuable time and resources for the court system. Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Melissia Mogen told the County Board of Supervisors at their December meeting on her first day, in 2017, as judge there were over 1,000 open cases. She said they are now down to a little over 700. â€œIn April 2018 we had 943 cases and through our efficiency by January 2019 there were 869 cases with around 600 of them criminal cases,â€? Mogen said. â€œAs

you can see, criminal cases take a large amount of our time.â€? She added her goal has always been to get through cases quickly without violating anyoneâ€™s constitutional rights to due process. Mogen also had data and statistics from bail and bond forfeitures. A defendant forfeits their bail or bond if they do not show up for court. In 2015 the county collected $5,000 in forfeited bail and bonds, the following year it dropped to $4,000 and in 2017 it sunk to $2,600, according to Mogen. However, over the last two years the county has collected $10,000 every year with the money going directly into the countyâ€™s general fund.

Mogen also said the county has been proactive with their justice program, including the drug court program being run by Tessa Anderson. â€œWe have started using the electronic monitors a lot more,â€? Mogen said. The electronic monitoring system is similar to house arrest. There is a GPS tracker in the device and the county can track these people at all times. Mogen said a lot of OWI convictions use the electronic monitoring system. â€œWeâ€™re looking forward to 2020,â€? Mogen declared. â€œWe will continue working on our efficiency in the new year.â€? The Burnett County Courthouse is set to get a new sound system and video conference equipment in 2020.

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Rudolph song, TV show are nothing like original Story of Red-Nosed Reindeer was written by down-on-luck Chicago copywriter TOM EMERY

Think Rudolph is a funny name for a reindeer? It could have been Reginald, Rollo, or Rodney. Eighty years ago, those were a few of the names considered for the red-nosed reindeer by Robert May, an Illinois copywriter whose creativity brought Rudolph to life in a 1939 storybook for Chicago-based department store giant Montgomery Ward. Today, the hit song and iconic television special overshadow the original, as the first Rudolph told a different tale. Rudolph became a turning point in the life of May, who had hailed from a comfortable New York background and graduated from Dartmouth in 1926 before the Depression wiped out his familyâ€™s wealth. In 1937, his wife, Evelyn, was diagnosed with cancer, adding to his woes. He ended up taking a low-paying job at Montgomery Ward, where he wrote the companyâ€™s famous catalogs. The company traditionally distributed free books to children as a Christmas promotion, and in early 1939, May began work on that seasonâ€™s selection. Though May dreamed of writing the Great American Novel, his job at Ward came first, and he threw himself into the Christmas project. His wife died in July 1939, leaving him a single father with a pile of medical bills. Still, May refused an offer from his boss to take him off the project. May conceived a lengthy poem on an outcast reindeer, shunned because of his strange red nose, who ended up as the hero when Santa needed him to â€œlight the wayâ€? on a foggy Christmas Eve. He considered a variety of names for the little reindeer, all beginning with the letter â€œR.â€? Among the possibilities were Reginald, Reggy, Roderick, Rodney, Roland, Rollo, and Romeo. As May worked, he consulted with his four-year-

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matesâ€? are regretful, and greet Rudolphâ€™s return with cheers. Santa credits Rudolph with saving his journey, and wants him â€œon future dark trips as Commander-in-Chief.â€? May subsequently remarried in 1941, but was still having financial difficulty despite Rudolphâ€™s runaway success. Incredibly, the president of Montgomery Ward, Sewell Avery, signed the entire rights to Rudolph over to May in January 1947, which proved a life-changing event. Soon, May licensed a commercial version of the storybook, as well as merchandise such as puzzles, clothing, and View-Master reels. May wrote two sequels to Rudolph, who made his on-screen debut in a cartoon short in 1948. The next year, popular songwriter Johnny Marks, who was Mayâ€™s brother-in-law, wrote the famous song. Hollywood and singing star Gene Autry recorded the song, which sold 2 million copies in its first year. In 1951, May left Ward to manage the Rudolph enterprise, a full-time operation. He returned to the company several years later, working until his retirement in 1971. Ward ceased operation in 2001. The beloved Rankin-Bass â€œanimagicâ€? television special premiered on Dec. 6, 1964, with many variations from Mayâ€™s original. Several sequels, including a New Yearâ€™s show in 1975, were since produced, and Rudolph and his fellow characters have become an enormous part of American Christmas culture. The original Rudolph storybook has been reprinted several times, and some of the original copies remain in private collections and public libraries. Robert May died on Aug. 10, 1976 and is buried in River Grove, a Chicago suburb. Tom Emery is a freelance writer and historical researcher from Carlinville, Ill. He may be reached at 217-710-8392 or ilcivilwar@yahoo.com.

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In the spirit of giving and kindness: Northwest Alliance Community Foundation RENEĂ‰ NAĂ‘EZ

The spirit of giving is alive and well in Northwest Wisconsin and at the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF)! During its year-end campaign, anonymous donors gave a one-time $10,000 donation, and pledged (Keep reading if you want to find out what is done with the funds!) another $10,000 donation spread over five years. Other donors have contributed $1800.00 to date. Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about kindness, or the lack of it, in our increasingly polarized society. What if we all decided to make kindness a top priority? What would that choice mean to our communities? Involvement in NACF is a great way to find out! NACF serves as a conduit for planned acts of kindness, gathering compassionate and community-minded people who act upon local needs to inspire positive change in Polk and Burnett Counties. NACF has partnered with volunteers, donors, and area nonprofits to make a lasting impact, using the kind and generous donations from donors to award $34,500 in grants and helping 33 organizations continue and expand services to our communities. Ongoing professional, nonprofit trainings are also a part of NACFâ€™s commitment to the community. On Nov. 20, 2019, NACF was excited to celebrate its 6-year anniversary by presenting its single largest grant since forming in 2013! A grant of $4000.00 to

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Crystal Meier, Program Manager of Independent Living Services of Workforce Resource, Inc. will help support its mentorship program for foster â€œchildrenâ€? aging out of the foster care system. The NACF Board of Directors is honored by the

Ice rink set to have open house in January The EZ Ice Rink at Memory Lake in Grantsburg is set to have their open house in early January. At the Grantsburg Village Board meeting Monday night, Caylin Muehlberg, a board member, shared with the board that the recreational committee discussed holding an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new outdoor skating rink in Grantsburg. Mike Longhenry, the board president, asked Sheila Meyer, the village clerk, where the liner for the rink was and if it would arrive in time for the open house. Meyer stated

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Frozen road law takes effect Thursday in northern Wisconsin Law affects log haulers, transport of road salt/sand in Zones 1 and 2. Wisconsinâ€™s frozen road law takes effect Thursday, Dec. 19 at 12:01 a.m. for the regions designated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) as Zones 1 and 2. It means that effective Thursday, the frozen road law will apply to roughly the northern half of Wisconsin. The frozen road determination for the southern portion of the state will be made once conditions warrant. The frozen road law allows heavier loads for trucks carrying peeled or unpeeled forest products cut crosswise (not including woodchips), and salt and sand for winter maintenance for a period of time determined by weather conditions. WisDOT and county highway personnel monitor temperature forecasts, along with frost tubes - liquid-filled devices under pavement - to help determine when roads are adequately frozen to accommodate heavier loads. The declaration is issued once the ground under highway pavement is frozen to a depth of at least 18-inches, allowing the maximum gross weight for trucks hauling logs or salt and sand for maintaining roads in winter to go up to 98,000 pounds on vehicles with a minimum of five axles (from the normal 80,000 pounds). Special permits for hauling the increased weights are not required in Zone 1, however, vehicles must be legally licensed at 80,000 pounds to handle the increased weights. The higher weight limits do not apply to county or local roads unless authorized by the local agency having maintenance authority. Also, higher weights may not be transported on any highways or bridges specifically posted for lower weight limits. The â€œMotor carrier/truckerâ€? section of the WisDOT website contains comprehensive information impacting commercial motor vehicle operators including weight restriction programs and frozen road declaration. Customers can also check a recorded message on the Frozen Road Hotline at 608/266-8417. Haulers with specific questions can contact WisDOTâ€™s Oversize/Overweight Permits Unit at 608/266-7320.

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COVER TO COVER - Grantsburg Public Library Family movie nights 6 p.m., Thursdays, Dec. 5-26 the library will be showing great family movies. Stop-in or call the library to find out what movie will be showing. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Countdown to Noon Year’s Eve Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the countdown to the New Year ... at noon! It’s the last day of 2019, and the Friends of the Library are hosting a special celebration for anyone who can’t stay awake until midnight. We’ll start the festivities with a comedy magic show, then enjoy refreshments and end-off with a countdown to the New Year! Register online or by calling the library at (715) 463-2244.

December reading challenge You can win great prizes this December when you read! Every time you check-out four or more books at our library, you get a chance to win fantastic gift baskets full of all kinds of goodies and gift certificates to local businesses.

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Chess Club Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m., starting Jan. 15. Expert or beginner, all levels of experience are welcome! A chess coach will teach fundamentals and strategy. Ages seven to adult.

Afternoon Tea Book Club Books and tea just go together—especially during the winter months, the official season for cozy reading. But which tea to drink with what book? Our librarians will find just the right pairing each month at our first ever “Afternoon Tea Book Club”. Pick up the book at the library, read it and come ready to engage in a lively discussion while a enjoying a steaming mug of tea. 1 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 and March 19.

Children can join the library’s Cookie Club by picking up a free Cookie Card and bring it with every time they visit the library to borrow books or to attend an event. Begins Jan. 2.

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Carley Gross is Grantsburg’s student of the week. She is a freshman this year and is the daughter of Jared and Kelly Gross. Carley consistently achieves high levels within the classroom and contributes to class discussions. She is polite and respectful to her teachers and classmates and is almost always seen laughing or smiling. She does an excellent impression of her teacher, Mr. Lehne. Carley participates in volleyball, softball, band and choir. Outside of school, she enjoys being with her friends and family and going to races in the summer. After graduating, she would like to go to college to become a physical therapist assistant or to do something in the dental ﬁeld. The greatest inﬂuence in her life is her friends and the trait she values most in herself is that she is good at communicating.

Akota Barber is Siren’s student of the week this week. She is a freshman this year and is the daughter of William Barber and Rachel Taylor. Akota is a very hardworking student in the classroom and is a very kind person to everybody. Some of Akota’s hobbies include hanging out with her family and dog, hanging out with her friends and attending pow wows. After she graduates from high school, she would like to attend medical school in San Francisco.

Jeferson Janssen is Webster’s student of the week. He is a senior this year and is the son of Kevin and Suzanne Janssen. Jef always works very hard in the classroom and takes pride in doing his best. He always comes to school with a positive attitude and if someone is having a hard day, he takes time to give them encouragement. Jef participates in cross country, basketball and track. He is very proud to be a Webster Tiger student and athlete. Some of his hobbies include playing with his dog and watching Spiderman.

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New year. New you. With the new year quickly approaching, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2019. The AMA’s recommendations for a healthier new year, include the following: 1. Learn your risk for type 2 diabetes—take the self-screening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. 2. Know your blood pressure numbers—visit LowerYourHBP.org to better understand your numbers and take necessary steps to get your high blood pressure under control. 3. If you need antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed—antibiotic resistance is a serious public health problem and antibiotics will not make you feel better if you have a virus, such as a cold or flu. 4. If consuming alcohol, do so in moderation—up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age. 5. Talk with your doctor about tobacco and nicotine use and quit—declare your home and car smoke-free to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke. 6. Pain medication is personal—if you are taking prescription opioids, follow your doctor’s instructions, store them safely to prevent misuse, and properly dispose of any leftover medication. 7. Make sure your family is up to date on their vaccines—this includes getting the annual influenza vaccine for everyone age six months or older. The AMA is committed to improving the health of the nation and will continue to further their efforts aimed at reducing the burden of preventable diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes to ensure patients live richer and fuller lives. Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy new year!

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7th Annual Worship Service of Lessons and Carols The 7th Annual Worship Service of Lessons and Carols was celebrated at Danbury United Methodist Church, Sunday, Dec. 15. Pastors and Members of these Danbury Area Churches, United Methodist, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic, Yellow Lake Lutheran, and Woodland Wesleyan, sponsors of the event, led the service.

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Richard Hartmann has been appointed Burnett County Economic Development Director. Hartmann was introduced to the Board of Supervisors last week. He said he was familiar with the area and has extensive experience working in the economic development side of government.

County Chairman Don Taylor and County Administrator Nate Ehalt continued the annual tradition of recognizing employees at the December Board of Supervisors meeting with gifts for employess who have worked for the county for 5, 7, 10, 15 years. Last week County Conservationist Dave Ferris was recognized for his 35 years of service working with the county.

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Hello friends, There are a few places where my travels take me that I am at complete peace from the time I arrive until long after I return home. Birch Point Resort in Chippewa County near Bloomer is a resort/way of life that I love to visit. My pals, twin brothers Paul and Dave Maire have been running Birch Point for 26-years and this year this historic resort and restaurant turned 100. The fishing is incredible for panfish, the food is home cooked on weekends by Elaine Stuckert and her staff, and the tavern is well run by the Maire’s as well as Steve Kiesow, Colleen Lorenz and others. If you come here, you will have an immediate thought that you have gone back in time to 1955 where everyone is fun and nice in a setting where just about every building is older than me and, in some cases, much older. Friday, Aug. 9 High 81, low 57 Just because we love it here, Selina and I arrived at 10:30 last night after a big day for both of us. Selina wanted to go on one more trip with me before I take her to Stevens Point in two weeks and become an empty nester for the first time in 25-years. Selina, without hesitation, chose Birch Point as she has been coming here since she was 6-months old and everyone seems like family here. Today would be our very casual day. We did not start fishing until I cooked a good breakfast and then I launched the boat and we hit the water. We used to anchor and fish with bobbers and standard hooks and catch plenty of bluegill. About five years ago, like many of the fishermen here, I began drifting with ice fishing jigs in the deepest part of the lake which appears to be about 9-feet. This method is brainless, productive and lots of fun. One pole a person is simply lowered straight down. Another has a bobber on it and the person in the front throws it forward and the person in the back throws theirs to the rear. Hopefully there is a wind and all you do is enjoy the view. Over the course of the weekend we used red worms, wax worms, small pieces of night crawler and Gulp on the jigs and it did not seem to matter what we used, we caught fish. Saturday, Aug. 10 High 79, low 54 Selina and I have a longtime friend here and his name is Reece Frase. Reece is a senior at Fall Creek High School and his parents have a permanent campsite here at Birch Point. I met Reece when he was a very young boy fishing from shore in front of my cabin. I always made Reece and his friends like family and also tried teaching

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them a few things. Fast forward ten-years and Reece is a very skilled outdoorsman both fishing and hunting wise. Reece and Selina are really good friends, they stay in touch year-round, and Reece would spend the last 30-hours of this trip with us. Along with Fire and Ruby, we drifted in the WarEagle for two days and had a hoot as the gills and crappie added up in the livewell. We had a snapper that was big enough to eat a baby that seemed to be following us and we told stories and laughed a lot. Reece has been working for his father in his septic tank installation business as well as the families tree business and that is

HSBC has several fabulous felines who have generous sponsors to cover their adoption fees. For Chickie, Ga-zhii, MJ, Adam, Eva, and Oreo, that means it only takes a pre-approved application to bring h home a bit of Christmas c cheer. Meet two of our ssponsored cats right now! It’s one of the oldest sstories out there: Adam a and Eva are looking for n new a new paradise to c call home! These two cats llook similar and would m make a great pair of b bookends. However, they a are more interested in Adam being around people than being window dressing. HSBC challenges you to choose a favorite! Adam is a gregarious one-year-old brown and black tabby with green eyes. This eight-pound, shorthaired boy also gets along well with his community room friends and would love someone to pal around with. But Adam’s favorite pastime is snuggling and interacting with people of all ages. He promises years of devotion and warmth. Eva arrived at HSBC with her babies. Now that her mothering days are behind her, this brown tabby six-year-old is ready to be spoiled. Even though she has a laidback personality, Eva enjoys being the center of attention. She is skilled at catching people’s eyes with her diva poses and Eva green eyes. She loves cuddling with adults and children alike and would be a wonderful friend to share the cold nights of winter. Finding new families is high on every HSBC resident’s list. The shelter wants to help their feline tenants find the purr-fect homes. To do that, HSBC is hosting the Home for the Holidays adoption special. All non-sponsored cats and kittens are available at a discounted adoption rate. Without each and every person coming together to help the animals who come through the shelter doors, HSBC could not accomplish its mission to serve the animals of Burnett County. As you enjoy your holidays, HSBC would like to wish all of our volunteers, staff, and community much love and gratitude.

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what he plans on doing after high school. Like everyone else, Reese has lots to think about, and a serious knee injury during his Homecoming football game last fall has him asking himself the question of should he being playing a sport he loves this fall. On the first night Selina and I ate at the buffet in the restaurant overlooking the lake and I just kept thinking about the first time

I talked to Paul Maire back in 2001 and the incredible experiences that I have had with so many people here the last 18-years. We arrived home on Sunday night, I was crazy tired. Selina had several friends waiting for there “bud” to get home and I thought, this has been a good and honorable experience raising a girl to become a young outdoorswoman. Sunset.

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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studies showed that it would be effective at bringing down the severity of accidents by reducing speeds and eliminating head-on and T-bone accidents. - Grantsburg’s Sergeant Holmquist was awarded with the purple heart by navy officials. Holmquist lost his life when a gunman attacked the Chattanooga Reserve Center in Tennessee. Holmquist along with three other marines and a sailor lost their lives while another marine was injured in the shooting. FBI director James Comey told reporters that the attack was inspired and motivated by foreign terrorists’ propaganda, hence the reason Holmquist and the others received the purple heart. 2016 - At the end of May 2016, the Siren Fire Depart-

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ment broke ground on their $1.3 million fire hall. This new fire hall would be used by four municipalities- Town of Daniels, Siren, LaFollette and the Village of Siren. The station was made possible by $616,000 in local funding, a $75,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust and $500,000 from the Community Development

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Judge Melissia Mogen was sworn in to become the Burnett County Circuit Judge in 2017.

Block Grant. - In June of 2016, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin broke ground on the new Fourwinds Complex. This new complex would open up many new jobs for the locals in the community. It would include a new grocery store, bottle shop, gas station, car wash, fast food drive-through and mini storage facility.

2017 - Melissia Mogen won the election for the Burnett County Circuit judge, beating out David Grindell in the spring elections. Mogen had worked in Burnett County as an attorney for seven years prior to the election. She beat Grindell at 23 of the 24 polling places in the county. - On Nov.1, 2017, a fire broke out at Four Cubs

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SIREN – Not only was a win streak started, but a lengthy skid was stopped. The Siren girls basketball team enters 2020 with on its second two-game win streak of the season and it started with a 53-39 win over Grantsburg, which stopped a multi-year win drought in the Lakeland West. The Dragons were on a 15-game conference losing streak dating back to the 2017-2018 season before earning the road win on Dec. 17. And three of those losses were earlier this month, following back-to-back wins to start the season.

Blizzard Peewee’s win Spooner tournement The Blizzard Peewee team won the consolation champs in the Northern Shootout tournament that took place Dec. 13-15th in Spooner Wisconsin. Teams from as near as Amery and far as Eagle

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BALSAM LAKE – Some replacement wrestlers were found but the weight divisions had to be adjusted. In a Lakeland West matchup on Thursday, the Unity wrestling team hosted Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren for what would have been a very quick event. The coaches had to convene to find a solution for their variety of voids between the two rosters. “This meet, we didn’t matchup very well,” LFGS coach Chris Bartlett said. “The Unity coach and I were able to lineup matches between middle-school wrestlers to fill-in the night. “It was fun to have the younger kids wrestle in front of the crowd. Hopefully this will encourage growth of the sport.” Between the five varsity matches that were held and all the voids, LFGS was still able to take a 42-28 win. But no filler matches were needed in Saturday’s Chieftain

Duals at Osceola, though LFGS was still not at full strength. “With only nine guys in the

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spoiled his bid for a third undefeated LFGS wrestler on the day. LFGS starts a two-day Northern Badger Wrestling Classic this Friday and Bartlett is confident his team will match its success at

“I’d wished for a conference win (before Christmas) but didn’t expect one,” Siren coach Ryan Karsten said. “It was nice to finally get one, especially after two close (conference) losses earlier this season.” Siren lost by a point to Luck and by four points to Frederic in their first two Lakeland West games before taking a 25-point loss from St. Croix Falls. But, the Dragons outscored the Pirates 34-20 in the second half to earn that elusive win. The Dragons broke a 19-19 tie to start the second half with long-distance shooting. A trio of 3-pointers gave them a double-digit lead that they maintained for most of the second half. “Maddy Nichols had a couple of big 3-pointers,” Karsten said. “She was the key to that run. (Hannah) Lemieux added another, which gave us control of the game.” Lindsay Liljenberg led the Dragons with 17 points; Nichols added 13 and Maddie Thiex six.

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lineup, I didn’t come into the day thinking we would win any of the duals,” Bartlett said. “I was just looking to get some quality matches.” Nolan Johnson (106) and Taedon Nichols (126) combined for 10 quality matches for LFGS, both going

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BARRON – The WSFLG boys hockey team is fine with waiting an extra day for one present. The Blizzard already has been forced to wait three weeks for the first win of the 2019-2020 season, so a win this weekend in a tournament at Barron would be a welcome site, despite it arriving after Dec. 25. WSFLG faces Amery, Beaver Dam and Northwest on consecutive days, trying to end its season-starting skid that began on Dec. 3 and lasted through two games last week. The Blizzard took road losses at Ashland and Moose Lake, dropping their overall record to 0-6. On Dec. 17, Ashland scored the first four goals of the game and followed the Blizzard’s lone score with five unanswered goals in a 9-1 win. The Oredockers outshot the Blizzard 46-18 and held them scoreless on all five of their power plays. The Oredockers scored three first-period goals and limited WSFLG to just three shots. Not until near the midway point of the second period did Chance Lessard get the Blizzard on the board with a goal at even strength, assisted by Dane Tollander. But, Jack Santini scored a pair of goals for Ashland in the final four minutes of the period to take a 6-1 lead. The Oredockers added three more in the first five minutes of the third period. Cashton Kapp made 37 saves for the Blizzard. Moose Lake took a similar path to defeating the Blizzard on Thursday, taking a 2-0 lead in the first period and following their lone goal with four unanswered scores in a 6-1 decision. The Rebels scored two goals at even strength in the first five minutes of the game and held that 2-0 lead into the second. Tollander then broke Moose Lake’s bid for a shutout and pulled the Blizzard to within a goal by scoring an unassisted goal 98 seconds into the middle period. However, the Rebels maintained their one-goal lead into the third period, where they scored four goals. Moose Lake outshot the Blizzard 48-28; Kapp finished with 42 saves.

Lindblom can make $18,125,000 over 3 seasons with Brewers MILWAUKEE—Josh Lindblom would earn $18,125,000 over the next three seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers if he pitches at least 190 innings per season. The 32-year-old right-hander receives a $875,000 signing bonus and $2.75 million annual salaries as part of the three-year contract announced Monday, a deal that guarantees $9,125,000. He can earn $3 million annually in performance bonuses based on innings: $125,000 each for 90, 100, 110 and 120, $250,000 apiece for 130, 140, 150 and 160, and $500,000 each for 170, 180 and 190. Lindblom has additional award bonuses and can become a free agent when the contract ends. Lindbloom was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2008 amateur draft, and he made six starts and 108 relief appearances from 2011-14 for the Dodgers, Philadelphia, Texas and Oakland. He signed with South Korea’s Lotte Giants ahead of the 2015 season, returned to the major leagues with Pittsburgh and had four relief outings in 2017, then signed with South Korea’s Doosan Bears. He went 35-7 in two seasons with a 2.68 ERA, including 20-3 with a 2.50 ERA and 0.997 WHIP in 30 starts this year.

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Tiger’s Tallon Parent shows off his skills going up for a layup against St. Croix Falls.

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Pirates’ Jared VanWaterMeulen goes up against the Dragon’s Riley Churchill in the opening tip-off.

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GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg boys basketball team remains a game behind Luck for the lead in the Lakeland West standings as January approaches. While the Cardinals improved to 3-0 in conference play and St. Croix Falls remains second after giving the Pirates their only conference loss so far, the Pirates moved to 2-1 in the Lakeland West with an 81-59 win over Siren on Dec. 17. Austin Wedin had a game-high 26 points, including 16 in the second half, while Gus Bergman added 18 for the Pirates. And as they limited Siren’s scoring in the first half, the Pirates already were productive at the free throw line. Wedin scored six of Grantsburg’s 12 firsthalf free throws, helping build a 38-23 lead before halftime. Riley Churchill was one of two Dragons with more than one make from the floor in the first half, scoring eight of his team-high 21 points. He also had one of Siren’s two 3-pointers before halftime. The Dragons got the needed scoring increase in the second half though the Pirates matched it. Wedin scored 12 of his second-half points from the 3-point line and Zach Miller had all seven of his points after halftime for Grantsburg. Siren did have second-half success from 3-point range but lacked scoring elsewhere. Dante

Baker sank two 3-pointSIREN ers for the Dragons while The Dragons are still Brady Kosloski, Zayden searching for their first Anderson and Jordan win of the season and Webster had one each. have one remaining Jared VanWatermeuopportunity to obtain it len added 14 points for in 2019. Grantsburg and Carson Following their loss at Knutson finished with 12 Grantsburg, the Dragons points. Nick and Jordan played at Turtle Lake on Webster had seven points Friday and took a lopsideach for Siren. ed loss despite trailing by The Pirates again had just two points late in the success at both the 3-point line and free throw line on Thursday, in a 69-52 win over Osceola. Knutson and Wedin scored 16 points each for Grantsburg, which went to the line often in both halves. Grantsburg scored 11 firsthalf points at the free throw line while sinking four 3-pointers. Only the scoring from Josh Mork helped keep the Chieftains within 10 points entering halftime. He scored 11 of his team-high 15 points in the first half though EUGENE SIKORSKI his teammates totaled just four Owen Washburn keeping a SCF players makes from the in check while on defense. floor. The Pirates made 12 first half. free throws in the second “We kept the game and Wedin scored 10 of close in the first half and his points after halftime. were only down 26-24 Bergman added 13 points. with about five minutes Grantsburg improved to play,” Siren coach Rick to 5-1 overall and plays at Kosloski said. “But we Somerset on Jan. 3. quickly lost the edge and were down by 20 entering the half.”

Turtle Lake had no trouble scoring in the second half and finished with the 86-47 win. Riley Churchill led Siren with 19 points, though points were elusive to Siren after halftime. “In the second half we struggled to score and Turtle Lake was hot,” Kosloski said. “They are the best shooting team we have faced.” The Dragons host Prairie Farm this Friday and then play at Bayfield on Jan. 3. WEBSTER The Tigers were the beneficiary of one second-half run after falling victim to one earlier in the week. Webster trailed St. Croix Falls by just two points (28-26) entering halftime on Dec. 17 but the Saints outscored the Tigers 39-23 in the second half for a 6-49 win. St. Croix Falls had three players reach double-digit point totals, led by Kullan Parks’ 18 points and 11 rebounds; Declan Greenquist added 13. But, the Tigers held the second-half scoring advantage on Thursday to finish with a 63-49 win over Bruce that gave them a second win on the season and ended a three-game skid. They held Bruce to just 14 points in the first half and then scored 40 points in the second half. Webster improved to 2-4 overall on the season and hosts Birchwood on Jan. 3.

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Grantsburg got 11 points from Olivia Ohnstad, Brooke Quimby and Madison Schafer; Ohnstad had nine of her points in the first half and Quimby scored nine of her points in the second half. Siren secured its second twogame win streak on Friday at Turtle Lake. The Dragons went to the free throw line for 53 attempts and converted often enough for a 57-50 win. Morgan Shetler had a gamehigh 21 points and contributed to the 30 points the Dragons scored at the free throw line. “It easily could have been 20 points, if we hit free throws,” Karsten said of the Dragons’ advantage at the end of the game. “Once (Turtle Lake) got in foul trouble, we were in the double bonus and kept the lead around 10 for most of the half.” Liljenberg had 14 points and Nichols finished with 10. The Dragons improved to 4-3 overall with the wins and they next face Solon Springs on Jan. 3.

GRANTSBURG The Pirates followed their loss to Siren with a win over Spooner on Friday. Olivia Ohnstad scored a career-high 31 points and single-handedly outscored the Rails in Grantsburg’s 58-28 win. Brooke Quimby added 15 points for the Pirates, who ended a three-game skid with the win. Grantsburg improved to 2-4 overall and starts 2020 with three consecutive road games. The Pirates play at Mellen on Jan. 3 and at Clayton on Jan. 7, before taking another shot at their first Lakeland West win of the season at Luck on

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Olivia Ohnstad shoots for the hoop as Dragons’ Hannah Lemieux tries to block the shot. KAYLA CASEY | SENTINEL

Jan. 10. WEBSTER The Tigers got back into the win column in their final game of December. They outscored Bruce 19-7 at the free throw line in a 38-29 win on Thursday. Brooke Hetfeld had a game-high 15 points and 17 rebounds; Hannah McDowell had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Jenna Gomulak had 10 points. Webster also held a 42-25 advantage in rebounding, which helped counter its 8-for43 shooting performance from

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Osceola, if not surpass it. “I can see quite a few of our guys making it to the second day,” he said. SPOONER-WEBSTER The Rails enter this weekend’s invitational at River Falls trying to get at least the win that avoided them last week at home. Spooner-Webster hosted Northwestern on Thursday forfeited three matches, which made the difference in a 49-30 loss. Northwestern won by pin at 106 and 126, along with forfeit wins at 113 and 120. Isaac Hopke (132) prevented Northwestern from taking each division from 106-152, by pinning Jordan Herrmann in 3:22. Northwestern won

in the second half as Webster totaled in the half (9). McDowell led the Tigers with seven points; Hetfeld had five. Webster holds a 2-6 overall record heading into a Jan. 3 matchup at home with Birchwood.

Siren’s Vinni Rightman goes for a layup surrounded by several Pirate defenders.

by pin, major decision and decision in the next three divisions, though Brandon Meister (160) and Jacob Hedinger (170) earned 12 total team points in their matches. Meister defeated Jesse Larson in 5:21 and Hedinger won the quickest match of the event, pinning Landon Conners in 28 seconds. But, Northwestern won another by forfeit at 182 and won by pin at 220. Carter Melton (195) pinned Shane Schiff in 2:31 and Ian Perrine (285) pinned Trent Orlowski in 1:38 for Spooner-Webster’s additional two wins. Spooner-Webster starts the two-day event at River Falls on Friday and has more than a week off before hosting Ashland on Jan. 7.

the floor. The Tigers faced a more efficient offense on Dec. 17 and finished with a 53-19 loss to St. Croix Falls. Emily McCurdy scored a game-high 19 points for the Saints, who limited the Tigers to 10 points in the first half and allowed only Hetfeld to score more than one basket before halftime for the Tigers. St. Croix Falls took a 23-10 lead into the break and kept adding to its lead with 3-pointers and free throws in the second half. The Saints scored as many points at the free throw line (9)

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Tiger’s Jenna Gomulak keeping possesion of the ball.

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Part A and a Marketplace plan. If you want to eliminate your Part B LEP, you must specifically request that you want this LEP eliminated. Please note that you are not eligible to request equitable relief if: • You delayed Part B enrollment to stay in a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) plan, which is a way for an employer to provide health coverage for its employees. • You pay a premium for Part A. If you pay a premium for Part A, you can choose to disenroll from Part A and continue to use your Marketplace coverage. • You can currently enroll in Part B because you are in your initial enrollment period or a Part B special enrollment period. You can enroll in Part B without penalty during either of these periods. In general, you will not benefit from having a Marketplace plan and Medicare at the same time. This is because when you enroll in Medicare, you are generally no longer eligible to receive advance premium tax credits or cost-sharing assistance for your Marketplace plan.

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• Don’t Ignore Them. Their memory might not work as well as yours, but it’s another human being and deserves our attention and respect. Greet them and offer a handshake or a pat on the back. • Don’t Talk to Them Like They’re a Young Child or a Baby This type of interaction is called “elderspeak,” and it’s got to go. A person with Dementia is an adult, not a child. They will appreciate being treated as such. • Don’t Use Terms of Endearment Instead of Names Use the person’s name. It’s one of the more precious things to people, and for the person with Dementia, it conveys that

they’re important enough to be remembered specifically and by name. • Don’t Assume They’re Confused All of the Time Even though someone has dementia, they may still have frequent times of clarity. Remember not to discount everything that’s said by the person with dementia. • Don’t Quiz Them “Remember me? What’s my name? Come on, you know it. When’s the last time I was here? Just think a little harder. What’d you eat for lunch? How old are you, Dad? What day is it?” Please don’t do this. It increases anxiety and has no benefit. • Don’t Assume They’re Choosing to Be Difficult Sometimes, subconsciously, it may be easier to believe.

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Tips to help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

If you start feeling down during this time of year, you are not alone. Also known as the “winter blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD affects millions of people, especially in the northern hemisphere. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), SAD is not considered as a separate disorder but is a type of depression that has a recurring seasonal pattern. Seasonal Affective Disorder includes all the symptoms of major depression such as: • Feeling depressed for prolonged periods • Feeling hopeless or worthless • Having low energy • Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed • Having problems with sleep • Experiencing changes in your appetite or weight • Feeling sluggish or agitated • Having difficulty concentrating • Having frequent thoughts of death or suicide Additionally, symptoms of SAD that recurs in wintertime includes: • Having low energy

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Hypersomnia Overeating Weight gain Craving for carbohydrates Social withdrawal (feel like “hibernating”) So, if you’re feeling this way around this time every year, what can you do feel better? First, talk to your doctor. According to NIMH, there are four major types of treatment for SAD that may be used alone or in combination with each other that your doctor may recommend: medication, light therapy, psychotherapy, and vitamin D.

the 1980s. The idea behind light therapy is to replace the diminished sunshine of the fall and winter months using daily exposure to bright, artificial light. Symptoms of SAD may be relieved by sitting in front of a light box first thing in the morning, on a daily basis from the early fall until spring. Most typically, light boxes filter out the ultraviolet rays and require 20-60 minutes of exposure to 10,000 lux of cool-white fluorescent light, an amount that is about 20 times greater than ordinary indoor lighting. These therapy lights, sometimes called “happy lights” or “happy lamps” can be purchased at many retailers. For more information and help selecting the light therapy box visit: Seasonal affective disorder treatment: Choosing a light therapy box

MEDICATION Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are used to treat SAD. The FDA has also approved the use of bupropion, another type of antidepressant, for treating SAD. As with other medications, there are side effects to SSRIs. These medications can only be prescribed by a doctor so you will want to discuss risks and benefits of different medications with your doctor.

PSYCHOTHERAPY Your doctor may also recommend psychotherapy to help with SAD. According to NIMH, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is type of psychotherapy that is effective for SAD. Traditional cognitive behavioral therapy has been adapted for use with SAD (CBT-SAD). CBT-SAD relies on basic techniques of CBT such as identifying negative thoughts and replacing them with

LIGHT THERAPY Your doctor may also recommend light therapy. Light therapy has been a mainstay of treatment for SAD since

more positive thoughts along with a technique called behavioral activation. Behavioral activation seeks to help the person identify activities that are engaging and pleasurable, whether indoors or outdoors, to improve coping with winter.

VITAMIN D Finally, your doctor may recommend taking a vitamin D supplement. According to NIMH, at present, vitamin D supplementation by itself is not regarded as an effective SAD treatment. The reason behind its use is that low blood levels of vitamin D were found in people with SAD. The low levels are usually due to insufficient dietary intake or insufficient exposure to sunshine. However, the evidence for its use has been mixed. While some studies suggest vitamin D supplementation may be as effective as light therapy, others found vitamin D had no effect. For more information visit: https:// www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/ seasonal-affective-disorder/index. shtml

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SENIOR DINING MENU January 2020

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TUESDAY

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

Garlic Thyme Beef Roast Horseradish Sauce Whipped Potatoes Green Beans Whole Wheat Roll Fruit – Cook’s Choice

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

Meatloaf 13 Mashed potatoes Gravy Glazed carrots Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit

20 Shepherd’s pie Cottage cheese Glazed carrots Cook’s choice fruit

Chicken pot pie Roasted asparagus Whole wheat bread Cheesecake with fruit topping

WEDNESDAY

Hunter’s stew over egg 7 noodles Gravy Dill carrots Whole wheat bread Apple crisp with topping Braised spare ribs 14 with gravy Harvest bean salad Steamed broccoli Pears, Whole wheat bread Apricots Pork tenderloin with apple glaze Baked potato Green beans Whole wheat bread Banana pudding

THURSDAY 1

Meal Sites Closed.

8 Meal Sites Closed.

15 Meal Sites Closed.

22 Meal Sites Closed.

Cabbage rolls Homemade tomato sauce Buttered corn Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit

Baked pork chop Apple chutney Roasted broccoli Garlic herb rice Whole wheat roll Peaches

29 Meal Sites Closed.

FRIDAY 2

9 Cook’s Choice

16 Spaghetti with meat sauce Almond green beans Garlic bread Cook’s choice fruit

23 Cook’s choice: Liver and Onions at select dining sites. Call your site for details.

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

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28315 County Road H Webster

Roasted pork tenderloin 10 with mustard sauce Oven browned potatoes Roasted Brussel sprouts Whole wheat bread Blueberry delight

Mediterranean 17 salmon Brown rice Roasted asparagus Whole wheat bread Whipped gelatin fruit salad

Beef stroganoff with egg noodles Green peas Whole wheat bread Cook’s choice fruit

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31 Garlic thyme beef 30 Meat lasagna roast Caesar salad w/horseradish sauce Garlic bread Mashed potatoes, Gravy Steamed broccoli Green beans Peach cobbler with whipped Cook’s choice fruit cream

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

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays and rehabilitation care at a skilled nursing facility. According to CMS, more than 95% of Medicare beneficiaries receive premium-free Medicare Part A since they have at least 40 quarters of employment paying into Medicare taxes. Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equip-

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ment at home, outpatient rehabilitation therapies, and outpatient laboratory services and testing. Regardless of work quarters, everyone pays a Medicare Part B premium (unless a person qualifies for a premium subsidy). Typically, Medicare Part B provides insurance coverage on an 80/20% basis. In addition to Medicare Part A and B, it’s important to take note of pricing, network, and coverage changes on Medicare Part D drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans (optional). The last day of Medicare Open Enrollment is December 7th for plan changes in 2020.

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Although it may be more convenient to carry paper money in your wallet than a jumble of coins, the uniformity of American dollar bills creates challenges for individuals with vision loss who are unable to tell one denomination from another. One-dollar bills and one hundred-dollar bills weigh the same amount, are the same size, and are made of the same material, which means that someone with visual impairments may find it impossible to tell them apart. Fortunately, the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) will provide a free iBill® Talking Banknote Iden-

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Premium with 40 work credits

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240

$252

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$458

$1,364

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Daily coinsurance in hospital days 61-90

$341

$352

Daily coinsurance in hospital days 91-150

$682

$704

$170.50

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tifier to eligible blind or visually impaired people who request one. To use the iBill, someone can insert a bill into the device and press a button on the side, and the device will identify the denomination. The iBill can announce

the denomination in a clear natural voice, a pattern of tones, or a pattern of vibrations for privacy. The vibration mode also allows people who have vision and hearing impairments to identify their currency. The iBill is about the size of a car key fob and uses a single AAA battery, which is included. The iBill can identify all U.S. paper money currently in circulation: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. However, even though the iBill can identify your money, it cannot tell you tell you if it is counterfeit or keep track of how much you have. In addition, it may not be able to identify a bill that is in poor physical condition. To request an iBill, individuals must complete and mail an application, which is available to download from www.bep. gov. You can also call the BEP toll-free at 844-815-9388 to ask for an application to be mailed to you. The application requires verification of a visual impairment signed by a medical professional or issued by another federal, state, or local agency. Once a visual impairment is verified, an iBill will be delivered in approximately eight weeks. In addition to the iBill, there are some smartphone apps that can determine a bill’s denomination. EyeNote is a free iPhone application developed by the BEP to help blind or visually impaired consumers identify U.S. currency. Eyenote uses a phone’s camera to scan U.S. currency and then announces its value back to the user. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. For Android users, the IDEAL Currency Identifier uses text-to-speech voice and image recognition technology to read a bill and tell users its denomination. IDEAL does not rely on a connection to the internet. The app is available as a free download on Google Play.

AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR Mondays: Tuesdays:

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9 a.m. 7 p.m. AA meeting 9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

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

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

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9 a.m. Coffee, snacks and pool

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

Monthly menus are available at the Center. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your noon meal. Leave a message. Home delivery is available. Call the Center for more information. “SPECIALS”

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

Phone: 715-635-7199

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

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

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

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

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

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon. Phone 715-463-2940

No membership fee required.

Contact Senior Center for other activities

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

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

Wednesday:

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

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

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

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Beneficiaries receiving Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability benefits will see a modest increase in their monthly benefit amount in 2020. The Social Security Administration recently announced that beneficiaries will receive a 1.6% increase in 2020 due to the cost of living adjustment (COLA). The 2020 numbers are as follows:

2019

2020

Federal SSI—individual

$771

$783

Federal SSI—couple

$1,157

$1,175

Quarter of coverage

$1,360

$1,410

SGA –non-blind person

$1,220

$1,260

SGA—blind person

$2,040

$2,110

Earnings limit (for those receiving SS retirement benefits under full retirement age)

$17,640 ($1,470/mo) $1 in SSA benefits withheld for every $2 above limit

$18,240 ($1,520/mo) $1 in SSA benefits withheld for every $2 above limit

Earnings limit (for those receiving SS retirement benefits—in the calendar year full retirement age is attained)

$46,920 ($3,910/mo) $1 in SSA benefits withheld for every $3 above limit

$48,600 ($4,050/mo) $1 in SSA benefits withheld for every $3 above limit

Maximum SS benefit for a worker retiring at full retirement age

$2,861

$3,011

Listen up! JO ANN JENKINS, AARP CEO, AARP BULLETIN

Hearing loss is America’s silent epidemic. It can have a more negative impact on the quality of life than obesity, diabetes, strokes or even cancer. Yet according to an AARP survey, more people report having gotten colonoscopies than hearing tests. Hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of dementia, falls and depression. It is also a serious contributing factor to social isolation and loneliness, and has been linked to poorer job performance and lower salaries, as well. Why are people so reluctant to get their hearing checked or to treat hearing disorders? Because unlike many serious and potentially fatal ailments, hearing loss carries with it the stigma of being old. It’s true that hearing diminishes with age. Nearly 30 percent of people in their 50s suffer from hearing loss. For people in their 60s, it’s 45 percent. And for those in their 70s, more than two-thirds have significant hearing loss. But it doesn’t only affect older people. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss. And that number is increasing. Boomers had their rock concerts, and millennials have their earbuds. So the impact of hearing damage will likely grow. Because of the stigma of hearing loss, the average older adult waits seven to 10 years to get a hearing device. Moreover, only 20 to 30 percent of all adults who could benefit from a hearing solution end up getting one. This only makes the problem worse because the longer a person has uncorrected hearing loss, the greater the risk to the brain of losing the ability to translate the sound of someone talking into comprehensible speech.

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The good news is that hearing loss is a solvable health issue. When Medicare was passed in 1965, the assumption was that hearing loss was an inevitable part of the normal aging process, so hearing aids and associated services were excluded from coverage. This is very difficult to change legislatively. But the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has recommended regulatory changes to make hearing solutions more accessible and affordable, and similar proposals were made by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in 2015. Last year Congress passed legislation requiring the Food and Drug Administration to regulate over-the-counter hearing aids within three years. We have also seen in recent years a rapid growth and increased interest among consumer-electronics companies (from small start-ups to global giants like Apple, Samsung and Bose) in the development of devices that are suited to a wide variety of hearing deficits and a broad range of lifestyle preferences. At AARP, as part of our effort to disrupt aging, we’re working to end the ageist stigma of hearing loss and use of hearing aids and other devices. We’re advocating for better access and more affordable coverage of hearing testing and devices. We’re working with companies to spark innovative hearing solutions, and we’re providing consumers with information, guides and other tools to help raise awareness of this serious issue and to help them navigate their way through the advances in technology and their understanding of how hearing loss affects their lives. By addressing the issues associated with hearing loss, both individually and as a society, we have so much to gain — better social connections, better health and a better life. Let’s end America’s silent epidemic. Jo Ann Jenkins is CEO of AARP.

Get a glimpse of what it is like to have dementia by going through the Dementia Live Experience. Groups of 3-4 people go through the experience and empowerment session together; this takes about 30 minutes total. Call the ADRC of NW WI at 877485-2372 to sign up for a 30 minute time slot. When: Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 Times: 30 minutes time slots from 2-4:30pm Where: Polk County Government Center. This is not a test to see if you have dementia, it’s an experience for family members, caregivers and professionals who provide care to individuals with dementia to go through to understand what individuals with dementia experience each and every day.

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Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has partnered with the federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) to create one central location for people to report SSA-related fraudulent activities and scams. File a report online at https://oig. ssa.gov/ Or call their helpline at (800) 269-0271 Remember, SSA employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money. So-

cial Security employees also will not: • Tell people that their Social Security number has been suspended. • Promise a Social Security benefit approval, or increase, in exchange for information. • Contact people to demand an immediate payment. • Ask people for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. • Require a specific means of debt repayment, like a prepaid debit card or gift card. • Demand that people pay a Social Security debt without the ability to appeal the amount you owe. Be cautious about providing personal information to anyone who

calls you and asks for: • Cash; • Retail gift cards; • Prepaid debit cards; or • Wire transfers. Never provide payment to callers over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call or are unsure of the identity of someone alleging to be from Social Security: • Hang up; • Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards; and • Report details of the call to our Office of the Inspector General. Source: ssa.gov and https://faq. ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA10018

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Anthony L. Nelson Anthony “Tony” L. Nelson, age 60, of Grantsburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Tony was born on Feb. 15, 1959, in Grantsburg, to parents Irene (Lampe) and Laurel Nelson. Tony graduated from G Grantsburg High School iin 1977, married in 1978, a and had two daughters, E Erica and Shelly. He worked ffor Leo Janke, owner of N Northside Electric in G Grantsburg, learning the ttrade of electrician and used tthis knowledge throughout h his life in his many building a and remodeling projects. On Oct. 5, 1985, Tony was united in marriage to Kerri Harter. They had two daughters, Tera and Kerissa “Keets” and one son, Alex. Tony was employed by Grantsburg School District as a custodian for eight years and then Burnett Dairy for over 30 years. We will all miss seeing him on the road, driving the big whey truck, and waving from behind

the wheel. He was also known for his exceptional taxidermy talent. He proudly operated his own business, Tone’s Taxidermy, for over 20 years. Many of his customers would stop in and visit him in his shop, whether or not they had had a successful hunt, just to shoot the breeze and check out the most recent trophies Tony was working on. Tony enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, trap shooting, snowmobiling, spending time at the cabin and socializing with family and friends. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. He was an active member of the Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club where he was an avid trap shooter. He was also involved with the Phantom Trail Riders Snowmobile Club, helping with trail signage and upkeep. We will forever find peace knowing he spent his last day with us doing what he enjoyed…. working the snowmobile trails with one of his best friends. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and friend to so very many.

Frances Marion Milner

Timothy K. Fiene

Frances Marion Milner went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Dec. 17, 2019 at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center at the age of 97 years. She will now be celebrating Christmas in Heaven with her family. Frances was born March 10, 11922 in Minneapolis, Minn., to W Walter and Florence Milner. S She attended Seward School in M Minneapolis until the age of n nine, when the family moved tto Bayfield. She always said tthat she and her sisters and b brothers were happy, because tthey had fields to run in and ttrees to climb. In 1934, the famiily moved to Grantsburg and tthen to the Trade River area in 11937. Frances attended Grantsburg Schools and graduated in 1940. After graduation, she returned to Minneapolis with her sisters, Doris and Edith, where they worked at Griswold Manufacturing for two years. She then began her career at Northwestern Bell. After 37 years of service, she retired in 1978, as a Chief Clerk, to care for their mother. Frances lived for many years with her sisters, Doris and Laura, in Minneapolis and later in Edina, Minn. In 1989, they built a new home in Frederic, where they enjoyed small town living once again. After the passing of her two sisters, she sold her Frederic home and went to Hudson to reside with her sister-in-Law, Norma Milner and niece, Susan Milner. After Norma’s passing in 2016, she moved that October to Royal Oaks Independent and Assisted Living Community in Osceola. As her health declined, in August 2018, she transferred to the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Frances was always very active in Central Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis and then Frederic Evangelical Free Church. She always loved listening to music and going for walks. She was also the beloved Aunt that connected with her nieces and nephews by having fun with them all. Family was always of utmost importance to her. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Florence Milner; her sisters, Nora Hansen, Edith Johnson, Doris Milner, Laura Milner; brothers, Robert Milner, William Milner, David Milner and James Milner; brothers-in-law, Louis Hansen, Vernon Johnson and sister-in-law, Norma Milner; nieces, Mary Carlson and Gail Johnson; and nephew, Timothy Johnson. Frances will be missed by her surviving family of two sisters-in-law, Gladys Milner and Darlene Milner; along with many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Calvary Covenant Church in Alpha on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. Visitation at the church began at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and interment at Trade River Evangelical Free Church Cemetery. You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home, 715-327-4475.

Timothy “Tim” K. Fiene, age 58, of Grantsburg, passed away suddenly on Dec. 16, 2019. Tim was born on March 22, 1961, in Pine River, Minn., to parents, Marion (Lindquist) and Kenneth Fiene. He attended Pine R River High School up to the 110th grade (leaving in 1977) e earning his GED at a later d date and also taking some c college courses. Early on he worked consstruction and other physicallly demanding jobs and was e exceptionally strong. On o occasion he was mistaken a as Hulk Hogan. Tim worked v various service jobs, in iinsurance, at the US Postal Service, and drove semi-trucks for many years. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed target shooting. He loved Harleys and old cars. His greatest love was football, both professional and college ball. He enjoyed rock picking and playing turkey bingo with his youngest son, Charlie. He spent time watching movies and enjoying burgers with his middle son, Brody. He and his oldest son, Jeremy, played many games of cribbage. And he spent time up North with his second oldest child, his daughter, Kijsa, and only grandson, August. He exchanged daily messages and videos to be closer to all his children and loved to talk about them whenever he could. Tim also enjoyed sharing early morning coffee and conversations with his neighbors Patti and Deb throughout the week. Preceding Tim in death is his father, Kenneth Fiene; and uncle, Leroy Fiene. He is survived by his four children, Jeremy Fiene, Kijsa (Jared) Irwin, Brody Fiene, Charlie Fiene; grandson, August Irwin; mother, Marion (Wayne) Kukuk; brother, Greg Fiene; and many cousins and other relatives. The funeral service for Tim will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019, 1 p.m. (visitation from 12-1 p.m.) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

Preceding Tony in death is his father, Laurel Nelson; brothers, Randy Nelson and Rick Nelson; and daughter, Erica Nelson. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kerri; mother, Irene Nelson; daughters, Shelly Nelson, Tera (Randy) Bowman and Kerissa (Aaron Ostermann) Nelson; son, Alex (Darla Corty) Nelson; grandchildren: Erica, Alethea, Anthony, Elana, Eve, Kane, Asher, Kimber and Brynnlee; brother, Jim (Laurie) Nelson; sister, Mary Jane (Paul) Johnson; sister-in-law, Janice Nelson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at 11 a.m. (visitation was from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg. A time of fellowship will follow the service at the church. Interment to be held at a later date at the future Immaculate Conception Catholic Columbarium. Arrangements have been entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

Lawrence Matrious, Medwekamiginang Lawrence (Larry) Matrious, Medwekamiginang passed away surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 18, 2019 at the age of 80. Husband (married to the love of his life, Chery yl for 58 years), father tto Rod, Candi (Mike), R Randy (Denise) and T Troy; grandfather to e eight; great grandfather tto four; brother, uncle, c cousin, friend, proud A Anishinaabe, welder, c craftsman, bowler, ball p player, hunter, fisher, g golfer and jokester. A dog d dad to his beloved Trixie. H His loving soul and silly sspirit will come down and through the many family and friends who loved him. Popie – we love you endlessly and miss you dearly. We will meet again in the happy hunting grounds. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son, Troy; brother, Jim; sisters, Bernice and Katherine. Larry is also survived by his sisters, Brenda (Mike) Lilly and Christina (Gene) Salay; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. A visitation was held on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Lake Lena Community Center. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Lake Lena Community Center in Sandstone. Lee Staples will officiate. Pallbearers are Dan Matrious, Harold Matrious, Jim Matrious, Geno Salay, Thom Kainz, Kent Halbenlieb. Honorary pallbearers are Carlos Hernandez, Rick Benjamin, Gene Salay, Leonard Butler, Mike Lilly, Jeff Matrious, Greg Mischler and Kevin Sutton. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

RECENT DEATHS Dec. 7, 2019, Nancy Louise Pichette, 82, Town of LaFollette. Dec. 12, 2019, Frances Ann Mattson, 88, Village of Grantsburg.

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DECEMBER 25, 2019

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GRANTSBURG PD

WEBSTER PD

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

INCIDENTS

Dec. 9 – Dec. 13

Dec. 15 – Dec. 21

Dec. 16 – Dec. 22

Total incidents reported: 39 Assist other agency: 7 Civil complaint: 7 Drug investigation: 1 Follow-up: 10 Suspicious activity: 3 Theft: 2 Traffic: 8 Warrant investigation: 1

Total incidents reported: 10 Accident: 1 Background check: 2 Juvenile matter: 1 Medical: 1 Theft: 1 Traffic stop: 1 Truancy: 1 Wanted person: 1 Welfare check: 1

Total incidents reported: 175 911 hang-up: 3 Abandoned vehicle: 1 Accident: 11 Alarm: 8 Animal complaint: 4 Arrest: 2 Assault: 1 Assist citizen: 13 Assist other agency: 3 Background: 3 Burglary: 4 Civil: 18 Death: 5 Disturbance: 9 Erratic driver: 4

· Dec. 17, Janet C. Bell, 57, Webster, was arrested for failure to appear. · Dec. 19, Jeffrey C. Husnick, 45, Woodbury, Minn., was arrested for felony bail jumping, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, receive stolen property and retail theft. · Dec. 18, Ian A. Stocco, 37, Foley, Minn., was arrested for failure to appear. · Dec. 19, Johnny L. Massey Jr., 33, Grants-

Fire department: 1 Found property: 1 Harassment: 1 Juvenile matter: 8 Lost property: 1 Medical: 6 Missing person: 1 Search warrant: 1 Suicidal: 2 Suspicious activity: 15 Snowmobile accident: 1 Theft: 9 Traffic stop: 14 Transport: 12 Trespassing: 2 Truancy: 2 Wanted person: 3 Welfare check: 6

burg, was arrested for possession of child pornography. · Dec. 20, Shaun J. Belisle, 33, Webster, was arrested for a probation violation. · Dec. 22, Summer D. Songetay, 24, Danbury, was arrested for battery.

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

McNally Industries works together for the community In order to give back to the community this holiday season, McNally Industries sponsored a food drive at

their facility in Grantsburg from Nov. 25 to Dec. 12 to support Faith’s Lodge. Faith’s Lodge is a non-profit organiza-

tion that provides a retreat for bereaved families after the loss of a child. They also provide support for families of

children with medically complex conditions. The lodge is located in Danbury, Wisconsin and hosts retreats nearly every weekend of the year and can accommodate up to eight families or eight couples per weekend. Parents and children have traveled from various states in order to benefit from their programs and services. It is a great place for these families to visit and connect with other people who understand exactly what they are experiencing. The mission statement of Faith’s Lodge is, “The Place Where Hope Grows.” A current McNally Industries employee can attest to their mission statement as they were a past guest at this facility and continues to volunteer to help those in need. In total, the employees at McNally Industries donated 275 items to Faith’s Lodge. “During this time of year it’s always important to think of those in need and work together for the community,” states Becky Popp, Human Resources Manager for McNally Industries. To learn more about Faith’s Lodge, or to make a donation, please go to: https:// faithslodge.org/ or call: 612-825-2073.

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Employee names left to right: Shannon Lunsmann, Becky Popp, Scott Johnson, Amy Olson, Nick Phernetton and Zach Cardot.

Statewide availability of marriage certiﬁcates to expand Jeanine Chell, Burnett County Register of Deeds, announces that it will soon be easier to obtain a copy of your marriage certificate. Effective Jan. 2, 2020- individuals married in Wisconsin will be able to go to any Wisconsin Register of Deeds office to obtain their marriage certificates. Register of Deeds offices are currently able to issue birth certificates from all Wisconsin counties. Certificates of death are available statewide for deaths occurring on or after Sept. 1, 2013. Certificates of divorce are available statewide for divorces occurring on or after Jan. 1, 2016 to present.

Chell adds that while not all vital records are eligible for statewide issuance, the State Vital Records office continues to work with Register of Deeds offices to add or update specific vital records on demand- with the goal of having all eligible records available. Chell notes that statewide issuance provides an easer and more efficient method of serving County residents by providing better access to Wisconsin vital records. Individuals can contact the Register of Deeds office to receive more information about the statewide availability of records.

COVER TO COVER - Larsen Family Public Library WE WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Upcoming Events: • Second Saturday Used Book Sale: 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! ADRC GRANT ADRC has shared their Alzheimer’s Family caregiver Support Program grant with our library. They made it possible for us to purchase DVDs and books that will help caregivers in their support of those suffering from dementia. As soon as all of the materials arrive, we will prepare a display by the front entrance with the new materials and our Memory Kits, which we already have from another grant. CAROL FURE’S QUILT ‘’Stepping Out” is on display in the Children’s Area. This Log Cabin Quilt is a traditional quilt pattern. The logs represent the logs of the log cabin and are placed around a center square which represents the love of home and the warmth of the hearth. I placed on red log in with the white which makes an interesting twist to the traditional design. This quilt is for sale for $200 with the proceeds going to the library. Machine pieced and machine quilted by

Carole Fure. Measures 80” by 100”.

FEDERAL AND STATE TAX FORMS The library has ordered tax forms for the new tax season, but they are not here yet. We will let you know when they arrive. You can also keep in contact with us at our new webpage https://websterlib.org. AARP TAX PREPARATION AARP tax preparation specialists will be available at our library to help you prepare your taxes starting in February on Mondays and Wednesdays. You may begin making appointments now by calling the library at 715-866-7697. PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME Our focus is on developing literacy skills by emphasizing activities that reinforce the five early literacy practices: READ – TALK – SING – WRITE – PLAY. We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 for a half-hour of stories, activity and a snack. Everyone is welcome! NEWLY ACQUIRED MATERIALS YOUNG ADULT • “What the Eagle Sees” by Eldon Yellowhorn • “Children, Virtue and Vengeance” by Tomi Adeyemi Telephone: (715) 866-7697 Website: https://websterlib.org Online Catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am – 7 pm, Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

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done to any other buildings on the property and no people or animals were harmed. Grantsburg, Siren, Webster, Frederic, Cushing, Pine City and Rush City were the fire departments who responded to the fire. 900 of the farm’s dairy cows were moved and relocated to six local area farms. SENTINEL PHOTO

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Kids for Christmas had its largest year this year, donating boxes of toys to 72 children.

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Nov. 1 of every year, with the deadline being the end of November. The age limit is 0-18, not excluding any children, the only exception is that the children need to be Grantsburg residents, being a part of the Grantsburg School District. Each child gets assigned a number and a tag. On these tags, it has the child’s age and some of their interests. These tags are then placed on the Christmas tree within The Country Store. Anyone wanting to purchase gifts for these kids, takes a tag from the tree and purchases gifts based on the interests of the child. For those not wanting to purchase gifts, monetary donations are also accepted. These monetary donations are used to purchase wrapping paper, tape, stocking stuffers and gifts for children whose tags were not grabbed. Darla is very excited to be a part of this program and hopes to continue it for many years to come. “It just warms my heart, the people in this town are so awesome and they love that it’s local. It warms my heart when people bring stuff in, come and get tags- it brings tears to my eyes.”

2018 - Gus Johnson, a graduate of Grantsburg High School began to study at the University of Wisconsin-Stout at the same time that he began uploading comedic videos to YouTube and other social media platforms. He graduated from Stout with a degree in entertainment design with a concentration in digital cinema and began licensing his videos out to large Facebook and Instagram pages. He was even featured on multiple TV programs such as Tosh.O. He began working with a manager and had plans of signing on with a high-profile talent agency in hopes of expanding into acting roles. He said until his acting roles take off, he will continue to work on and upload YouTube videos. - In September of 2018, Webster Elementary School student Hunter Tiedt, at the age of five, shot and killed his first buck- all

Fiedler Ford closed its doors in February of 2019.

while wearing his two cochlear implants. Tiedt was born deaf and received his implants at 10 months old. He then spent several years at Northern Voices School in Roseville Minn. He also partook in the cleaning and butchering of the deer as well, being a fifth-generation hunter in his family. When a photo of him and his buck was passed around his class, they were all very excited for him. 2019 - After 40 years in business, Fiedler Ford in Grantsburg closed its doors in February. All of their used car inventory was sold off as they began to finalize their close. The Fiedler Ford Dealership was the only new car dealership in Burnett County and their annual car show was always a large hit during Big Gust Days. When

asked why they were closing, Fiedler responded with, “I’m 81 years old. I think it’s time to step away and try and relax.” - Grace Baptist Church celebrated 150 years in service. People from Grantsburg and from great distances all gathered together at the church to celebrate. It was celebrated by two nights of services. Saturday’s service included prayer, singing hymns, sharing memories, recognizing missionary work of the church, weddings celebrated at the church, former pastors and an extensive video outlining the long history of the church. At the church was many historical items that traveled with the church throughout its history such as an old trunk and an old carriage and a Swedish bible from 1769.

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and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Iying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and

saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them in heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning

this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. ~~ For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16

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The Town of Wood River is seeking to hire a Deputy Town Clerk to start training in Jan. 2020 with the current Clerk and take over in April of 2020 as the Town Clerk. Please see full notice on the Town’s website at ‘townofwoodriver.com’. Please e-mail questions and resume to ‘clerk@townofwoodriver.org’ or ‘chairman@townofwoodriver.org’.

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DECEMBER 25, 2019

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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 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.

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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)

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 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: 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)

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING NOTICE Project ID: 8844-00-01/71 Siren – CTH X North Fork Clam River Bridge Rehabilitation B-07-0005 CTH B Burnett County Rehabilitation of the structure on CTH B Bridge over North Fork Clam River located between Siren and CTH X, will be discussed at the January 2nd, 2020 Public Information Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Burnett County Highway Department, 8150 State Road 70, Siren, WI. Project representatives will be available to discuss the proposed project and address any questions or concerns. The proposed project scope includes the replacement of the existing bridge deck and railing with minimal approach work on either side of the bridge. Construction is anticipated for summer 2020. CTH B will be closed to through traffic during construction, however access will be maintained to properties along CTH B. The public is encouraged to attend and examine the proposed improvements and discuss any concerns they may have. Individuals who are unable to attend the January 2nd, 2020 Public Information Meeting can contribute comments by contacting the following individuals: Michael Hoefs - Highway Commissioner Burnett County Highway Department 8150 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2285 mhoefs@burnettcounty.org or Troy Peterson, P.E. - Project Manager Cedar Corporation

604 Wilson Ave. Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-9081 troy.peterson@cedarcorp. com WNAXLP (Dec. 18, 25)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing, State of Wisconsin, County of Burnett, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165, Town of Meenon, Siren, Wisconsin, regarding the following: BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE/SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-01 – OAK LAKE STORAGE, LLC Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that David McCauley on behalf of Oak Lake Storage has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow outside storage of recreational equipment, located at 3144 County Rd A, in the C-1 zoning district, lot 1 CSM V. 5, Pg. 335, in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ and Government Lot 3, Section 19, T40N R14W. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-02 – AMRHIEN Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Charles Amrhien has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow outside storage of recreational equipment and outside storage of semi-trailers, located at 7096 State Rd 70, in the RR-1 zoning district, in the E ½ of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 33, T39N R16W. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-03 – DEAL Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Sand Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that David Deal has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to operate a home occupation business of a gunsmith, located at 25301 County Rd X, in the F-1 zoning district, in Government Lot 2, Section 26, T39N R15W. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-20-04 – MEEDS Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Scott Meeds has made application for a conditional use permit per the terms of the Burnett County Land Use and Shoreland Protection Code of Ordinances to allow an outside sales lot, located at 8048 State Rd 70, in the RR-2 zoning district, lot 1 CSM V. 20, Pg. 145, in Government Lot 3, Section 7, T38N R16W.

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Burnett County Land Use and Information Committee Siren, WI Dated this 16th day of December, 2019 WNAXLP (Dec. 18, 25)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Thomas R. Dobbert Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 52 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 16, 1947 and date of death January 31, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 26107 Dock Lake Road, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 16, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, #110, Siren, WI. Adam C. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTD. PO Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1032855 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate, Juvenlie Clerk December 16, 2019 WNAXLP (Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 8)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Anthony P. Klassa Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 53 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth March 18, 1976 and date of death December 5, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 22763 County Road H, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 16, 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 16, 2019 WNAXLP (Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 8)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF James H. Verdick Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 19 PR 54 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 18, 1937 and date of death October 17, 2019, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 6617 Hideaway Road, Siren, WI 54872. 3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, before Jennifer Faber, Probate Registrar, on January 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 16, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, #110, Siren, WI 54872. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call (715) 349-2149 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Todd H. Anderson, Attorney at Law PO Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 Bar Number 1012132 /s/ Jennifer Faber Register in Probate, Juvenlie Clerk December 17, 2019 WNAXLP (Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 8)

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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SERVICES

TOURISM

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SCHOOLS

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

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TAVERNS/BAR & GRILLS

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OAKLAND STORE 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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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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The light in the darkness

Marilyn Crossﬁeld

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life,[a] and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. Christmas is the time of lights, but for many people, life has been difficult, and that light is hard to see. This is the second Christmas we will celebrate since my husband died. I know how hard it can be

to see the lights. Sometimes the sadness is overwhelming. But those lights remind me every time, that the light that shines is not just a twinkling bulb, or a flickering flame, but it is light of the one who brought hope into this world, the one who lived a life of love, who died, who defeated death so that in the midst of our darkest times, the light of hope is there for us to see, to curl up and find comfort in. That light is the reminder, that though some days are still hard, that light shines in my darkness, and it shines for us all. It doesn’t mean we don’t still cry. It defi-

FIRST LUTHERAN

A&H

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

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

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

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

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

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

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

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

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

FAITH LUTHERAN

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

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

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST

GRACE BAPTIST

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

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

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

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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

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

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271 Worship 9:00 am (Nursery prov.) 10 - 11 am coffee & fellowship 10:15 - 11 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) A class for all ages | Everyone welcome Communion Every Sunday | Everyone welcome

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

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

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

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

FIRST BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

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

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

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

FALUN

ATLAS

GRANTSBURG

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

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

DANBURY

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

FREDERIC

PILGRIM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

THE WOODLAND CHURCH

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

nitely doesn’t mean that we just magically get over the loss of a loved one. Their loss will affect us for the rest of our lives. What these verses do is remind us, is that the light of Christ, the babe that came down, God our creator, came to us in love and is with us. In that we can take comfort. May the light of Christ bring you peace and comfort as you celebrate, as you remember and as you make new memories in the light of all those you love and who love you, and the One who loves you the most! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

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

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

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

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

HERTEL

MARKVILLE

SPOONER

WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

Carl Heidel, Pastor 715-222-6712 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301 Worship: 11 am | Sunday School: 10 am

SIREN ADVENTURE CHURCH

LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST Ferdinand B. Serra, Pastor S. of Hertel | Worship & Sunday School: 9 am

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 3482 115th St. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Worship 8:45 am | UMM/UMW 6:30 pm, 3rd Wed.

LUCK LUCK LUTHERAN Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor 5th St., 510 Foster Ave. East | 715-472-2605 Sunday Worship Service: 8 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 am (Sept-May) Contemporary Communion Worship: 9:30 am (Sept-May) Sunday Worship Service: 9 am (June-Aug) Mon. Evening Cont. Worship: 6:30 pm (June-Aug)

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN Roger Kastelle, Pastor Hwy. 35 & Cty. Rd. B | 715-472-8190 Sun. Worship Service: 9 am | Sun. School: 10 am

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383 1 mi. west of Luck off Cty Rd N on 170th Worship: 10:00 am | Fellowship following Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Bring for food shelf.

Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson Worship and Creative Pastors: Andrew and Becky Dawson Care Pastor: Carolyn Marquardt Children’s Pastor: Katie Allen 23811 State Rd. 35/PO Box 21 | 715-349-5750 adventurechurchsiren.com Sunday Worship: 9 & 10:30 am

David Warskow, Pastor Juct. Hwy 53 & 70 | 715-635-7672 Worship: 9:30 am Sunday/Bible Class: 10:45 am Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Bauer Corner of Elm & Summit Streets | 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sunday 10:30 am Holy Days as announced

TRADE LAKE ZION LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN Interim Pastor Roger Pittman Worship: 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

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Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 24025 1st Ave. S. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Worship: 10:15 am | Sunday School: 9 am Nursery available | Youth Ministries: Wed., 6 pm UMW: 1st Wed., 12 pm | Bible Study: Wed., 9 am

SIREN COVENANT Brian Pardun, Pastor 7686 Lofty Pines Dr. | 715-349-5601 www.sirencovenantchurch.org Sunday School: 9 am | Worship: 10 am Fellowship follows | Wheelchair Accessible

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Sun. Public Talk: 10 am | Watch Tower: 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study: Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School: 7:35 pm | Service Mtg.: 8:05 pm

David Prince, Pastor | 715-327-8402 20750 Cty. Rd. Z (Just South on Cty. Rd. Z off Hwy. 48) www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org Sunday Mornings – Something For Everyone Sunday School: 9:15 am | Worship: 10:15 am Wed. Eve.: 6:30 pm AWANA & Adult Bible study Everyone is Welcome! | Nursery is provided!

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Rev. Dale Van Deusen, Pastor 715-488-2296 9 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 www.traderiverefc.org Worship: 9:30 am | Sunday School: 10:45 am Wednesday Nights: 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

Rev. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor 26503 Muskey Ave. So. | 715-866-8646 www.umc4pt.com Sun. Worship: 10:30 am | Sun. School: 9:15 am Bible Study: 1 pm, Tues. | UMW 2:15 pm, 2nd Tues.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am Lenten Services (March 6 - April 10) at 7:00pm. Soup Supper at 6:00pm.

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

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

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

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

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Red Kettles in St. Croix County need a little extra help, 30-hour ring needs volunteers! The Salvation Army in St. Croix County is heading into their biggest part of their Annual Red Kettle Campaign, the annual marathon ring. The tradition will continue in St. Croix County. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department is volunteering their time to man the kettle at County Market in Hudson Dec. 18 beginning at 1 p.m. and ringing all the way through the night until 7 p.m. on Dec. 19. During this same time period, New Richmond resident Noah Wiedenfeld will ring, by himself at the Walmart in New Richmond. He will ring from 3 p.m. on the 18th and go through just after 5 p.m. on the 19th. Noah is a marathon runner and is used to a 26.2 mile run…he now also rings for 26.2 hours on behalf of the homeless in St. Croix County. This year, so many other groups have decided to help too! Valley Cartage at Fleet Farm in Hudson on the 19th, River City Street Rods on the 18th and 19th at Walmart in Hudson and Store Manager Kyle will ring in Somerset at Econofoods all day on the 19th! Grace Place is overwhelmed with the generosity of people willing to ring. The biggest need they face now is donations to come in to help support the County wide goal. Salvation Army Director Duana Bremer said, “We need sponsors, we need people to donate and we need lots of people to come out and encourage our ringers during the 30 hours of ringing.” The organization, as of press time has only raised $45,000 of their $150,000 bell ringing goal for the County. The funds raised during this effort go to support Grace

Place shelter and its programs. There are plans for entertainment at the kettle sites including dancers, musicians, and more. Bremer said, “The 30 hour ring is always festive and always a lot of fun and we can always use more people to get involved.” If a person would like to provide entertainment at one of the kettle sites, sponsor the event, or ring at another site during the ring they should conSUBMITTED

This horse helped ring the bell for the cause, ‘The homeless need a home.’

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tact event organizer Angela Moulton at 715-497-4438 or sign up to ring at www.registertoring.com. The marathon ring counts all sites in St. Croix County so volunteers at every kettle location is a must. Funds raised stay local to help local homeless families in need. At press time Grace Place was housing 57 people, eight of which are children. The need for shelter seems to be remaining high in St. Croix County. Helping with the bell ringing campaign, in anyway, is how the Salvation Army and Grace Place can continue to serve this vulnerable population. Donations toward the campaign can be dropped in any St. Croix County kettle or mailed into: Grace Place 505 W. 8th Street, New Richmond, WI 54017.

This deputy volunteered to ring the bell because, ‘It feels good to give back.’

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Noah Wiedenfeld with the deputies after they reached the end of the $85,000 donation mark.

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Wiedenfeld posed with the mayor and friends in New Richmond.

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The Foxhole partners with Burnett Dairy The Foxhole in downtown Grantsburg is partnering up with Burnett Dairy to begin selling freshly made Burnett Dairy pizzas. Kelsey Carey from the Burnett Dairy brought a pizza oven for The Foxhole to use this last Tuesday. She even brought a few fresh pizzas for The Foxhole employees to test out with the oven to ﬁgure out the perfect cook time. Erika Syberson, who runs the bistro at Burnett Dairy, tagged along to explain how to run the pizza oven and the approximate cook times. From left to right- Syberson, Carey, and from The Foxhole, Duke Tucker, Cheryl Covey and Angie Baker.

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Christmastime in Siren

JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

The ﬁrst half of the concert concluded with the third graders singing “Rockin’ Around the Chirstmas Tree.”

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The second graders were next on the stage and sang “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.”

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The Siren Kindergarteners were the ﬁrst on the stage for the Siren Elementary School annual Christmas Concert. They kicked things off with the Christmas ABCs.

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First graders kept the audience happy when they performed “All I Want For Christmas is my Two Front Teeth.”

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