Burnett County Sentinel 12-26-18

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Schmidt recognized for over 35 years of service to County JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

Burnett County Clerk of Court Trudy Schmidt was honored at last week’s County Board meeting for serving nearly 36 years in the county’s courthouse.

“It has been quite a ride for 36 years,” Schmidt told a packed county board room last Thursday. “I have seen many, many changes to this county government system.”

Schmidt started in 1983 when the courthouse was still in Grantsburg as a judicial assistant. She has worked with five different judges, eight different sheriffs, and seven different County Board Chairman. For the last 18 years, she has been the Clerk of Court.

“I know Trudy from working with her for many years and I

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Trudy Schmidt recieved a rousing round of applause at the County Board meeting last week. She was presented with this certificate by County Supervisor Gerry Pardun. Schmidt has been Clerk of Court for the last 18 years.

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Wilhelm remarks on time in sheriff’s office

SOFTEC holds round table event with business leaders A diverse group of regional leaders attended the business round table event at the SOFTEC earlier this month. It was the second round table event hosted by SOFTEC this year. They hope to engage leaders at least once each quarter in 2019 pertaining to different topics of the region.

The focus of last week’s event was “The Business of Doing Good.” This event was inspired by multiple groups discussing regional needs related to housing, recovery and skills training.

SOFTEC’s model continues to evolve as they have been contacted by many different organizations asking about their accelerated training model and how it may be implemented into some existing and or proposed projects moving forward in a collaborative effort to create change.

will tell you she is a hard-working clerk of court. She’s not just an administrator. I think as a County Board we really should have appreciated the extra work she has done for the court,” said County Supervisor Dorothy Richards.

“I was part of the courthouse moving from Grantsburg to where we sit now,” Schmidt recalled. “Those of you who were here then know what a really big deal that was. I think Donald Chell remembers the big hullabaloo that created in our county.”

In 1992 the state introduced the Circuit Court Automation Process (CCAP) and new machines were introduced to the clerk of courts office.

“They brought in these really strange things, which were

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Community leaders met at SOFTEC earlier this month for a round table event to discuss and find possible solutiuons to issues facing the county.

Due to limited space at their current venue, at 25070 Highway 35 across the street from the Government Center, the goal was set at 25

attendees for this initial event on this particular topic. Seventeen

Last Thursday was Ron Wilhelm’s last County Board meeting as Burnett County Sheriff.

He was recognized for serving the county for 27 years and took time to thank his staff and explain a little about how the department has changed.

“I hired Ron back in 1992 as a deputy,” County Chairman Don Taylor said “It has been an interesting last 27 years and nine months in Burnett County law enforcement,” Sheriff Ron Wilhelm said. “In that time I have worked virtually every role in the sheriff’s office. For that, I am very, very grateful and I hope that I’ve been able to serve the citizens of Burnett County because it has been an honor.”

Wilhelm said he has a tremendous amount

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called computers,” Schmidt said. She added she thought she would break them and erase the entire system.

Twenty-four years later in 2016 the department finally went paperless which has exponentially helped the department with their increased workload.

“In 1992, we had 50 felony cases filed and in 2018 we will have close to 300 felony cases filed. So if we were still doing that manually it would not be a good thing,” Schmidt said. “Also in 1992, the clerk of courts office had the same amount of staff that we have today. We haven’t grown even though everything else has.”

Schmidt’s husband and Jail Administrator Mark Schmidt said, “it never ceases to amaze me when people contact the courts for help or guidance or information… her constituents, defendants, attorneys, county board members, other county departments and employees, and even judges – they all ask for Trudy.”

He added that he is very biased on the topic, “but I sincerely believe, and it’s quite inarguable that Trudy Schmidt is the greatest public servant Burnett County has ever known. We will miss you.”

Trudy thanked Mark for being the reason she initially ran for clerk of courts. She had a few closing words for her co-workers and other county staff members.

“I’d also like to thank the people I’ve worked with over all these years,” Schmidt concluded. “Keep up the good work, you’re all serving the public in one way or another and each and every job is important to the entire county system.”

participants, three main Presenters, and four SOFTEC Board members to support the event were in attendance on Dec. 12 Dr. Don Wortham, SOFTEC Board member and Polk County Extension Director was the event facilitator. Dr. Wortham and Tim D’Jock, acting SOFTEC Executive Director, developed the program and invited the three main speakers for this proactive event.

Rich Larson of Crossroads Outreach Center Inc. of Ashland opened the event by giving a brief description of his program focused on reclamation of barn wood and the construction of Tiny Homes.

Larson’s program is focused on transformation, addiction, and hopelessness with an organization mission of “Working Together to Build Healthier Communities” by coming alongside churches, ministries, and individuals. The program is fully self-sustaining and continues to grow and transform lives.

Mark Stoner, of New Beginnings and a member of the St. Croix Tribal Community, has a focus on recovery, addiction and the need for his proven “Step Up” program. Stoner has addressed crowds across the country and has the passion and belief to see his projects come to fruition from the start. He is a people believer and gains the respect of everyone he works with.

In an article published in April 2017 in the Sentinel, “Is my life worth living?” Stoner gives the testimony of his path to recovery and transformation. He works with his “Step Up” model and helps lift up others through engagement by working alongside of them getting “skin in the game” to gain hope and respect knowing that they can now move

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to the next step successfully.

Stoner made it clear to all attendees that all three aspects must be met to ensure the success of helping in the transformation process. Housing, recovery and skills training work together and must be presented as a package to ensure the success of each client.

Lee Hennick, Director behind Affordable Living Initiative (A.L.I.) in Eau Claire was on board to present his program that is on its way to becoming a great project. Hennick, a retired military leader, is focused on getting things done. Hennick set up his program at A.L.I. to include duplex and quadplex units set in a “Closed Community.”

This is basically a condominium model that allows those who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in his program “have parameters of covenants to live by.”

Those parameters state that each participant: • Must be drug and alcohol-free.

• Must attend skills training to learn a skill that will present the opportunity to earn a living wage.

• Must be employed after Skills Training.

Hennick’s model came to fruition after he became a neighborhood activist to make a change, tackle the homeless issue, and continuing to move the A.L.I. platform forward through collaborative partnerships becoming an active member on the Eau Claire City Council.

Participants of the round table event were given short surveys to answer before the meeting’s start and the event discussion was targeted to stay on task discussing three keys in the region.

Regional needs discussed and determined at SOFTEC’s round table event Dec. 12 The 3 targeted topics were: • Affordable housing and the possibilities of innovations such as Tiny Houses • Unemployment/underemployment and possibilities for Training in the Trades • The problem of addiction and possibilities for recovery support Questions or interest in our event findings & details please contact: SOFTEC Executive Director, Tim DJock at 715-688-9629 timdjock@hotmail.com we will help make the connection to this diverse group of proactive leaders and passionate speakers as we move forward.

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of respect for the county’s health and human services department. He enjoyed working sensitive crimes that allowed him to work alongside other departments.

“It’s a great bunch,” Wilhelm said.

“The current staff that we have are rock stars. Our jail staff, what they have to put up with up there, many of you have no idea what they go through on a daily basis. My hat is off to them.”

He continued to thank the shortstaffed patrol staff and the rest of his department.

“Even under those conditions, they’re doing what they need to keep drivers and the citizens safe and they’re going the extra mile,” he continued. “Our detectives are doing an outstanding job and are solving a lot of crimes. We’re putting a lot of felons in the system and that’s because of the wonderful investigative techniques that are available to us.”

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Sheriff Wilhelm at his last County Board meeting. He remarked earlier this year that when he took office he did not know how many and how much administrative work he would be doing.

Wilhelm highlighted how technology has transformed since he started with the sheriff’s office.

“It’s been tremendous what goes on from when we started with the PIC system, to now where we have Internet in our squads,” Wilhelm said. “We’re very mobile and it has allowed officers to stay on the roads and provide better coverage for our citizens.”

He concluded his comments with a quick send-off.

“I’m a person of very few words so God bless everyone of you and have a wonderful Christmas season.”

Wilhelm held the office of Sheriff for one term, beginning in 2015. He announced in April that he was not seeking re-election and the next sheriff – Tracy Finch – will be sworn in Jan. 7.

“Thank you for your service. I won’t be looking out for you like I did in the past,” County Supervisor Gerry Pardun jokingly said.

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MEETINGS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Family Supper at the American Legion Hall

FIRST MONDAY

GRANTSBURG—Because of the Holidays, there will be no Family Supper at the American Legion Hall in Grantsburg on Dec. 27, 2018. The next supper will be Jan. 24, 2019.

Town of Webb Lake 6 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

FIRST THURSDAY

Cool Kids Fun Group

Webb Lake Men’s Club

SIREN–– 6-8p.m. DSI/Restorative Justice at 7726 Rasmussen Street in Siren. Group meeting for youth with disabilities. Have fun and get to know other kids with disabilities. Fun, games and food promised. Play games, talk about special interests, learn skills you can use everywhere you go. Call Caz at 715-566-0406 or Kim Campion at 715745-9656 for more information.

3:30 p.m.

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

SECOND MONDAY Grantsburg School Board 5 p.m.

Town of Grantsburg 5:30 p.m.

Village of Grantsburg

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

6 p.m.

Lily Lake Tavern 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Contest

Disabled American Vets Chapter 66

WEBSTER––9 a.m.-6 p.m. Lily and Peterson Lakes. Must be registered by 9 a.m.

Prizes and 50/50 raffle. There is a registration fee.

6:30 p.m.

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7 p.m.

Scouts Dive In!

Free Soup Lunch SIREN––11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free soup will be served at the VFW Hall in Siren. Sponsored

by Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun and Burnett County Post 1256.

7 p.m.

Town of Meenon Town of Sand Lake 7 p.m.

The scouts from Troop 564 spent Dec. 16 at the pool at Voyager Village swimming. The kids also got to try out SCUBA diving gear. (from left) Eli Campion, Levi Hayman, Rene Wright, Jaxson Blake and Elijah Ward.

Town of Scott 7 p.m.

Town of LaFollette 7:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY

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Webb Lake Community Club 1 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Auxiliary 5 p.m.

Town of Blaine 6 p.m.

Town of Anderson 7 p.m.

Town of Daniels

ONGOING

7 p.m.

Lions Bingo

EVERY SUNDAY AA Meetings • 9 a.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren.

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

715-468-7228 • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel Wellbriety Meeting 6 p.m. at St. Croix Tribal Hall, Danbury Contact Shara’lanee’ Skinaway, 715-645-9515

7 p.m. Webster Community Center

‘Lost Voice Club’ meeting

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

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

Burnett Cty. Family Resource Ctr. Playgroup 10–11:30 a.m. at 24062 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren AA Meetings • 7 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Webster • 7 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, Osceola 715-294-4222 or 651-214-5251 (after 5 p.m.)

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

715-349-2588

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

715-866-7585

7 p.m.

Town of Swiss 7 p.m.

Grantsburg American Legion Post 185

Grantsburg Rotary Meeting

EVERY THURSDAY

7 p.m.

12 p.m., T-Dawgs, Grantsburg

Adult Day Care 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Birchwood Manor, Siren Grantsburg Area Food Shelf To qualifying residents of Grantsburg School District 9:30–1:30 a.m., 320 S. Brad St., Grantsburg Siren/Webster Rotary Meeting 12 p.m. The Pour House, Siren 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 AA Meetings • 12 p.m. United Methodist Church, Danbury • 7 p.m. Crossroads Church, Webster

Town of Dewey

Alanon Meeting 7 p.m. Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, A & H

Grief Support Group

EVERY MONDAY

• 7 p.m. New Beginnings Club, Siren.

715-349-2588

Town of Roosevelt

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY Forts Folle Avoine History Library 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other days by appointment Ruby’s Siren Food Shelf 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 24534 St. Rd. 35/70, Siren Pre-School Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Grantsburg Public Library AA Meetings • 1 p.m. Dewey Town Hall, Hertel

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

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8 p.m.

MS Self-Help Group 6 p.m.

Larsen Family Library

SECOND WEDNESDAY Village of Webster 6 p.m.

Town of Wood River 6:30 p.m.

Town of Lincoln 7 p.m.

Burnett County VFW 7:30 p.m.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.

– Reba McEntire

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Death and taxes (and hopefully more snow) I hope everyone had a marvelous Christmas and are being safe in planning their celebrations for New Years.

I keep hearing from the snowmobile folks that they want more snow and less of these days that barely get into the 20s. I think it rained the other day.

One may think – it’s Wisconsin in December there should be an abundance of snow – but apparently, that cannot be counted on. The only things we can count on are death and taxes.

The historian in me would like to believe that Benjamin Franklin Sentinel was the first to pen that phrase, but that would be incorrect.

Editor People have been quoting Jonathan Richie Franklin from a letter he wrote to French physicist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy in 1789.

“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

Pretty phenomenal quote from the Founding Father, however, the phrase originated from Christopher Bullock in his book, The Cobbler of Preston in 1716 - “’Tis impossible to be sure of anything but Death and Taxes.”

But there is a good chance that Franklin got the phrase from Daniel Defoe’s The Political History of the Devil. Published in 1726, it states “things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believ’d.”

Speaking of taxes, according to a Gallup poll Americans think rich people and corporations should pay more in taxes. 16 percent of those asked said low-income people don’t pay enough taxes, six percent said middle-income people don’t pay enough in taxes. Then for upper-income, 62 percent say they don’t pay enough in taxes and 66 percent say corporations pay too little in taxes.

The New York Times cannibalized the study and made it a talking point for the 2020 elections. {Always make sure to end with a joke.} I’m just glad Gallup didn’t ask about death because that would’ve been a tough column to write around the holidays. Am I right?

Lastly, there are some big changes coming to the Sentinel in the new year. We’ve had some turnover in the last few months and just like that (snaps and points) I am the second most senior full-time employee working out of the Sentinel office.

Last week our new office manager, Pamela Barnard, started and later this week we will have a news clerk, Cybil Mulroy, starting at our office. So if you’re in Grantsburg, stop on by and say “Hi!” to the new staff in 2019.

JONATHAN RICHIE is the editor of the Burnett County Sentinel. He can be contacted at editor@burnettcountysentinel.com or by calling 715-463-2341.

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Built for a short time I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Were you able to rise to the challenge of “some assembly required”? Did you remember the batteries?

Christmas is a time when many new things are purchased. Some items are for fun, others serve more practical purpose. People have been decrying the increasingly more commercial and materialistic trends in our society for decades, and a look at Christmas giving reveals a great deal about our priorities.

I am concerned about the lack of From the Publisher’s quality in many items made today and the increasing “throwaway” Desk nature of our daily lives. I read recently that a staggering 90 percent of Tom Stangl plastics made today are not recycled.

I iinitially i i ll found f d this hard to believe because I thought awareness of the issue and recycling was being done.

But as I thought about it, I recalled how many times I remove plastic packaging or used plastic items that were designed for a single use.

It is staggering when you realize how pervasive plastic is in our daily lives and the small amount that is actually being reused.

One of the large markets for recycled plastics has been China. With the current dip in oil prices and the ongoing trade war underway between our nations, plastics that would normally get reused are piling up in warehouses.

A year ago, China passed a policy it called “National Sword” that banned post-consumer plastic and mixed paper imports starting in 2018. China said the plastics it was importing were too often dirty, of low quality or contaminated with nonrecyclable material.

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This is a much needed wake up call to us all. For years, what we thought was a growing and vibrant market for recyclables was greatly dependent on China. It’s well past time that we took a long, hard look at how we package and sell items.

The business model of “planned obsolescence,” where consumer goods are designed to last a short period of time, is also contributing to our growing glut of trash. Items that used to last for decades are built to wear out sooner and spare parts are made of inferior materials so they need to be replaced more often. When consumers are faced with repairs that amount to over half the cost of replacing the item with a new model, it is not a large leap (or push) to buy the latest and greatest model.

I find this to be more than a little upsetting. Proud brands that made their mark on being dependable are now breaking down in less than a decade of use.

So, what can one person do to make a change?

I think the best that we can do is to make a conscious choice to buy items that come in less packaging and can be reused, repurposed or recycled. I can recall as a child drinking Mountain Dew or Coke in glass bottles that went back to the bottler to be sanitized and reused. The pop tasted just fine.

When we reward firms that do the right thing, others will follow suit. It will take time, but it will be worth it.

The alternative is oblivion.

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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THE CAPITOL REPORT

WILD CHOW

A look at Tony Evers’ first four cabinet picks

Warm up Winter Fun with Potato Soup

forester hired by the Conservation Department.

Carr was sworn in as a marshal in 2010 after 30 years with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.

Meaney earlier this year was hired to be chief marketing officer for Milwaukee Film, and she has served on the organization’s board of directors since 2012.

Evers described his picks as people who “reflect our Wisconsin values and also our state’s great diversity.”

Brennan said he’s pleased to work for someone who shares his passion on the issues and who “wants to set a different level of expectations for what the citizens of the state can demand from Madison.

“Sadly, they’ve been conditioned, I think, to expect too little,” Brennan said. “That must change.”

Carr said criminal justice reform is a priority and that with the help of labor, advocacy groups, elected officials, the community and experts the state can become “smart on crime,” produce better results and reduce prison costs.

Cole pledged to run the DNR with transparency and openness and to bring science back to natural resource management.

“I’d like to double down on science being the epicenter of

Keep family get-togethers simple and focus on having fun.

When my sister and her family come to visit, not only does she bring suitcases, but she also brings laundry baskets filled with gifts, food, ice skates, and a cooler the size of small car. The cooler is filled with dinners, goodies, and breakfast fixings—thankfully she is ready to cook.

After the busiest time of the year, I am baked and cooked out. This year, I am volunteering to make lunches and am more than ready to hand over my apron for dinner and breakfast.

Our families have been getting together for a winter fun weekend since we both started having kids. Between us, we have Wild Chow 10, some of whom are now married and have kids of their own. It’s crazy when we Lisa Erickson are all together.

Everyone spends lots of time outside sledding, skating, playing boot hockey, and endless rounds of ping-pong. All that activity works up quite an appetite. Plus, with everyone going in ten different directions, it’s hard to round everyone up for a set lunchtime.

We make enormous amounts of food. Dinner is pretty civilized and more formal, but lunch is usually, “on your own.”

Soup is always on the menu. This year I’m making German potato soup in honor of our dad, who loved German food. This soup is filling and keeps well. It can be made days ahead of time and reheats in the microwave nicely. I double this recipe for this crowd.

Soup is a perfect meal when there isn’t a set lunchtime.

I did my part and I’m more than happy to sit back and let everyone serve themselves.

Keep your winter parties easy—both you and your guests will be happy.

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Governor-elect Tony Evers, responding to criticism that his first four cabinet picks are from Milwaukee, said future announcements will allay concerns he is ignoring rural Wisconsin.

“I happen to be in Milwaukee, and these four happen to be from Milwaukee,” Evers said during a news conference Dec. 19 at MacDowell Montessori in Milwaukee. “We will have more announcements in the near future, and I think the criticism will be dissipated as we move forward.”

He said he hopes to have the rest of his cabinet announced before he takes office on Jan. 7.

For his administration secretary, Evers named Joel Brennan, who ran Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2002 gubernatorial campaign and has been CEO of Milwaukee’s Discovery World for the past 11 years.

He also announced three other Milwaukeeans will join his cabinet, including Preston Cole as Natural Resources secretary, U.S. Marshal Kevin Carr as Corrections secretary and Sara Meaney as Tourism secretary.

Cole now serves as a commissioner for the Department of Neighborhood Services under Barrett and is a member of the state Natural Resources Board that advises DNR. According to a profile on the city’s website, he was the first African-American

natural resource management,” Cole said.

Meaney highlighted the benefit of travel in people’s lives and said she will work to ensure people feel inspired to “put our great state at the top of their travel lists.”

Gov. Scott Walker praised Evers’ pick of Cole via Twitter, calling it a “solid” decision.

“He did a good job on the board and understands the importance of the entire state,” Walker wrote.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, however, said he was “greatly disappointed” the four were from Milwaukee and that Brennan is the brother-in-law of Kevin Conroy, who serves as co-chair of Evers’ transition.

He also said the picks appear “well-qualified but for the most part, lack significant state government experience.”

“If independence is supposed to be a hallmark of his administration, he’s already disproving it by showing that political connections are more important than anything else,” Vos said.

The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics. com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, As we approach a new year, one normally makes New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions generally involve self-improvement like losing weight, reading more books, and so on. Perhaps a resolution you might want to consider for 2019, is to improve the world for future generations by supporting a new, exciting legislative initiative.

Our world climate is under severe stress. The scientist agree, heat-trapping gases, those caused by the use of fossil fuels is creating global warming. Increases in average temperatures are creating extreme weather conditions worldwide. Climatologists have correlated very small increases in average temperatures to severe droughts, super storms, hurricanes and raising oceans. We need to reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases on a world-wide basis.

A major part of the solution is to support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HR

7173). This would place a steadily rising fee on carbon pollution and return all the revenue to households equally. This bill is a market-based approach with bipartisan sponsors (currently three Republicans and four Democrats) that will drive down carbon pollution while putting money in people’s pockets. It is good for business and creates job.

It's easy to make this New Year's resolution come true. All you need to do is contact your representatives, Senators Johnson and Baldwin and Congressman Duffy and tell them to put aside partisan differences and for the good of our nation and the world, start addressing climate change by enacting the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in the next session of Congress.

Michael Pesko Rice Lake, WI

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Search warrant leads to cocaine, marijuana and cash

A search warrant was executed at a house on Midtown Road in Meenon.

Burnett County Sheriff deputies found cocaine, marijuana and a large amount of cash.

Jeremy L. Ziebarth, 41, was charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine (>5 – 15 grams), a class E felony, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

According to the Ziebarth criminal complaint, officers arrived on Dec. 8 around 4:30 a.m. and states that a woman along with three juveniles

were in the home. Officers found over 11 grams of suspected cocaine and various containers with varying weights of marijuana, along with marijuana e-cigarettes.

They found over $3,000 in cash.

Officers also seized a 12-gauge shotgun from the house during the search warrant.

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The sheriff’s office posted this picture on Facebook shortly after Ziebarth was arrested. It shows the cash, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia that was seized.

Humane Society of Burnett County to receive solar panels as part of grant The Humane Society of Burnett County is one of 36 nonprofits across the state that will be awarded grant money to install solar panels.

RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good program will issue 36 grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to install new solar-electric systems. Altogether, these grants will total over $445,000 and will lead to more than $4.5 million in new solar investment. The new solar arrays, planned for installation over the next twelve months, will add 2.13 megawatts (MW) of new solar power to Wisconsin’s electric mix.

This round of funding featured a diverse group of awardees from every part of Wisconsin.

The winning projects include: • Beloit College will convert a former coal-fired power plant into a carbon-neutral student activity center, complete with solar electric and geothermal heating.

• Sawyer County Housing Authority will install solar arrays on 6 multi-family, low income housing facilities, which will directly offset their residents’ utility bills • Primates Inc, a sanctuary for retired primates from the research and film industry, plans to construct a 30-kilowatt

array for their habitats near Westfield.

RENEW’s fall 2018 funding period builds on the success of Solar for Good’s previous rounds in the fall of 2017 and spring of 2018. During the first and second funding rounds, RENEW issued over $200,000 in grants, helping 23 Wisconsin-based nonprofits invest over $1.67 million in new solar projects.

“Solar for Good has reached new heights,” said Heather Allen, Program Director for RENEW Wisconsin. “With these 36 grants, Solar for good will generate $4.5 million in new solar projects.

This will help nonprofits across the state lower their energy costs, inspire their communities, and promote a cleaner, healthier Wisconsin.”

The Solar for Good program is primarily funded by philanthropists Cal and Laurie Coulliard of Deerfield. Solar for Good grants fund up to 20 percent of an organization’s solar installation.

RENEW plans to issue another round of grant-funding in spring 2019. To learn more, please visit the Solar for Good website. About RENEW Wisconsin RENEW Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization which promotes renewable energy in Wisconsin. More information on RENEW’s website: www.renewwisconsin.org

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If you must travel: buckle up, turn on your low-beam headlights, slow down, allow extra time and following distance (at least 200 feet behind a working snowplow).

If you must pass, be careful.

Snowplows often create a cloud of snow that can obscure vision. Road conditions in front of the plow are often worse.

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With another winter travel season underway, the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding motorists to be extra cautious when driving near snowplows - and to consider staying off roadways when winter storms make travel treacherous.

Most collisions between snowplows and other vehicles occur when the snowplow is rear-ended, usually by a driver traveling too fast for conditions, Wisconsin State Patrol Captain Nick Wanink of the Northwest Region said. Snowplow operators may need to slow down or stop suddenly if they encounter a stranded vehicle or other obstacle. Visibility is poor during major winter storms and is another reason to simply stay off roadways until conditions improve.

State law (346.915) requires drivers to stay at least 200 feet behind a snowplow engaged in snow/ice removal upon any highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 mph. Violations can result in a $175 fine and assessment of three demerit points. Being involved in a crash however can have consequences much more serious than a citation. Since 2008, there have been 3,459 snowplow-related crashes in Wisconsin resulting in 571 injuries and five fatalities.

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Books perfect for the occasional snow day

BY CHRIS STUCKENSCHNEIDER

Stephen King usually horrifies, but in “Elevation,” a small treasure, he tells the touching story of Scott Carey. A big strapping man, Scott is mysteriously losing weight, yet he looks the same as he always has.

Concerned he might have a serious malady, Scott visits his tennis buddy, Dr. Bob Ellis, a retired doctor, reporting he’s lost 28 pounds. Scott explains that even with his clothes on, even holding weights, the scale doesn’t budge.

Scott has another issue to contend with. He’s irritated with his neighbors, a lesbian couple who’ve opened

cancer, and her daughter Laura is caring for her, with help from hospice. Laura is pulled this way and that, never making time for herself, but giving endlessly to her mother, her demanding, hard-drinking husband, Gabe, and their drug addicted son Michael.

Our sympathy is with Evelyn until we learn more about her. She’s been a difficult woman, hard-hearted with her children, and resentful of her loveless marriage. All Evelyn really wanted was to have her own career, but she was born in the wrong era. To compound her bitterness, social mores forbade her from escaping a trap she found herself in.

Laura feels relief and guilt when her mother passes.

Now she can concentrate on getting Michael into rehab. Though Laura refuses to acknowledge that Gabe is an alcoholic, Grace, her adult daughter, and Michael aren’t in denial, and tire of their mother’s endless worrying as she tries to keep the peace between her son and husband.

Grace is loyal to Michael and strongly feels her mother should see to her own needs — advice Grace would benefit from too as she flails around in a nothing job and dates men who aren’t good for her.

Though “A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl” is far from cheerful, it’s honest, and well-written with authentic characters who struggle, fail, succeed in overcoming obstacles, and don’t. It’s a book about secrets kept past the grave told in a narrative that is gripping, tragic and relatable.

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The townspeople of Castle Rock don’t take kindly to the lesbian couple for another reason — they believe the women flaunt their gay married status. But Scott, a decent fellow, really just wants to be a good neighbor, and stands up for them when they’re talked about, hoping to bury the hatchet.

While this conundrum plays out, Scott continues to lose weight yet he enjoys increased strength and stamina. In an effort to make peace with Deirdre, he good-naturedly challenges the prior Olympic hopeful, wagering he’ll beat her in the town’s Thanksgiving 12K run. Naturally Deirdre thinks he’s out of his element considering he hasn’t trained. But a deal is struck and the race culminates with Scott’s proverbial cat being let out of the bag.

“Elevation” is a simple, heartfelt story about a man determined to spread goodwill and change what he can when his life’s on the line, to positively affect his small corner of the world before it’s too late. This wise, wonderful read has lots to say about forgiveness and judging those who march to a different drum.

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A mother keeps the truth of her past from her daughter, causing confusion and a lasting dark mark on their relationship in “The Caregiver,” by Samuel Park. Even though the adult daughter knows her mother loved her, the young woman remains conflicted about her mother’s part in an incident that occurred years before in Brazil, ending in a bloodbath.

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Destitute in a country torn by political strife, the mother, Ana Alencar, lived in Rio de Janeiro, and was desperate for cash to care for her little daughter Mara.

With no other options, Ana agreed to take part in a plot to deceive a twisted, cruel police chief for monetary gain, but the plan backfired and revolutionaries were killed. Mara, a second-grader, witnessed the scene and didn’t understand what happened. The tragedy remains a mystery that keeps readers engaged and the pages turning.

The book opens in Brazil in the mid-to-late 1970s, but then shifts to Los Angeles, with Mara, now 26 and an undocumented immigrant, caring for a woman dying of stomach cancer. Mara and her employer are close, their relationship more like that of a mother and daughter, which Mara relishes because her own mother died before Mara left Brazil.

“The Caregiver” alternates between Brazil and America, shifting from Mara as a child to her as an adult in California. The tension ramps up as Mara tries to uncover detailed information about what really happened to her mother.

Park has written a complex book about mother-love, tying up all the loose ends as the novel plays out, and providing interesting historical information about Brazil in a time of crisis. Tragically, Park died of stomach cancer after this, his final book, was written.

Save the Date Polk & Burnett County Dementia Coalition Meeting: Location: Polk County Government Center, East Conference Room (2nd floor) Date: Tuesday, January 15th Time: 10:00 a.m.

We are excited to announce the formation of the Polk & Burnett County Dementia Coalition.

Through this collation we hope to bring community members and leaders, caregivers, and professionals together to join forces to create dementia aware, friendly and safe communities throughout Polk and Burnett Counties. This coalition is open to ALL who would like to take part in these efforts!

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Siren Students spread holiday cheer

Jan. 2-4 Note: Breakfast available at all schools Choice of milk at all schools

BY BRACH CHRISTIANSON AND BRECK MANGEN

During this special season of giving, Siren High School students participated in many different ways of giving back to the community. Siren’s FCCLA planned and organized a day of fun and rewarding activities that took place on Dec. 20, 2018.

The Burnett County Humane Society has new dog toys and animal treats because of the hard work of Siren’s wonderful students.

They also made freezer meals and cookie dough for Faith's Lodge. While dropping off the food, the students were able to help with chores needed around Faith's Lodge. Some students were able to help at both Kid Central and the 4K and Kindergarten classrooms in the school.

Tie blankets were made and donated to Interfaith Caregivers, blessing families in need.

Students went to Kapes Lakeside and played many games with the residents.

Some were also able to help at Traditions of Frederic - making crafts, playing games, and reading Christmas stories with the residents. Students baked, decorated, and delivered Christmas cookies to surrounding businesses while also singing Christmas carols, spreading Christmas cheer throughout the community!

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Monday: No school Tuesday: No school Wednesday: Chicken

nuggets, french fries, cracker, sliced carrots, applesauce.

Thursday: Cheese fries, marinara sauce, baked rice, steamed broccoli, mini carrots, mixed fruits.

Friday: Chickenburger, chicken noodles, soup and crackers, fresh veggies w/dip, fresh pear, pudding.

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Webster Schools Fresh fruit always available

Monday: No school Tuesday: No school Wednesday: Beef vegetable soup,

PBJ, crackers, pears.

Thursday: Chicken fillet on a bun, sweet potato fries, baked beans, peaches.

Friday: Cheese pizza, bread stick, salad, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit.

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Managing Holiday Stress MAYO CLINIC STAFF

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression — due to the many parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining.

When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression in the first place, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in the past.

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Acknowledge your feelings. If there was a family death or you can’t be with loved ones, realize that it’s normal to feel sadness and grief. It’s OK to take time to cry or express your feelings.

2. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events for support and companionship.

3. Be realistic. As families grow, traditions and rituals often change too. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones.

4. Set aside differences. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion.

5. Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend.

6. Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking and other activities. Plan your menus and then make your shopping list.

7. Learn to say no. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed.

8. Don’t abandon healthy habits. Don’t let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt.

9. Take a breather. Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do.

10. Seek professional help if you need it.

Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to face routine chores. If these feelings last for a while, talk to your doctor.

Don’t let the holidays become something you dread. Instead, take steps to prevent the stress and depression. With a little planning and some positive thinking, you can find peace and joy during the holidays.

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by Myquillyn Smith, A Year of Positive Thinking by Cyndie Spiegel, Turning Point by Danielle Steel, It's Not Supposed to Be This by Lysa TerKeurst, I Am Mrs. Jesse James by Pat Wahler, The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox by Katie Wells Youth books The Wall in the Middle of the Book by Jon Agee, Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle, Elbow Grease by John Cena, Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi, Narwhal and Jelly 3 by Ben Clanton Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins, Pirate Jack Gets Dressed by Nancy Raines Day, Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty by James Dean, Genius Lego Inventions With Bricks You Already Have by Sarah Dees, Never Evers

by Tom Ellen Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed to Open This Box by David Goodner, Making Friends by Kristen Gudsnuk, The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson, Goodnight, Manger by Laura Sassi, The Summer of Jordi Perez by Amy Spalding Audio books Flying Lessons & Other Stories by Ellen Oh, The House Next Door by James Patterson, Turning Point

by Danielle Steel, The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein Movies Kin, Smallfoot, A Star Is Born Library hours and information 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Phone number 715-463-2244. Website: grantsburglibrary.org. To find out about the latest library events, follow us on Facebook.

COVER TO COVER - Larsen Family Public Library FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Upcoming Events: • Second Saturday Used Book Sale Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Paperbacks 50 cents, hard covers $1, plastic bagful $5, paper bagful $6.

• “Wild Rice and Berries” cookbook is now for sale at $6. This cookbook makes a great holiday gift!

NEW BACKPACKS AND PUPPET BAGS At the Michael Perry author event, the Friends of the Library donated $1500 to our library operations. We spent some of the money on dating our children’s book kits. We have ten new puppet/book bags that you can checked out to enjoy at home. We also are creating six new backpacks to take home that hold a STEAM toy, books and a DVD, each on a different topic.

PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME Please join us for pre-school story time whenever you can – we meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. There is no registration. Just come as you are! We have stories, activities, treats, and lots of social interaction!

NEW WEB PAGE Our new web page is up and running now. The new web address is https://websterlib.org.

LOOKING FOR SATURDAY VOLUNTEER We are hoping we can find someone to help out on Saturdays be-tween 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Among various duties are interacting with the patrons, checking books in and out, and shelving books that are returned.

Some patrons require some help with using the patron access comput-ers. It is an enjoyable experience and allows you to socialize while donating valuable time to the community. If you are interested, please

contact Patti at 715-866-7697 or drop into the library some time.

NEWLY ACQUIRED MATERIALS ADULT “The Book Club” by Mary Alice Monroe NON-FICTION “In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory of Yorktown” by Nathaniel Philbrick, “A Night to Remember” by Walter Lord and “The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2019” JUVENILE “Giraffe Problems” by Jory John, “Kitten and the Night Watchman” by John Sullivan, “Harold Loves His Woolly Hat” by Vern Kousky, “Little Owl’s Snow”

by Divya Srinivason, “Paddington and the Magic Trick” by Michael Bond, “Kate & Pippin: an Unlikely Friendship” by Martin Springett, “Star Song: Barbie Starlight Adventure” by Apple Jordan, “Paddington Plays On” by Michael Bond, “Paddington Sets Sail”

by Michael Bond, “Baby Polar” by Vannick Murphy, “Snow Joke” by Bruce Degen, “A Place for Pluto” by Stef Wade, “Will You Say Peace” by Karen Katz, “One More Rabbit” by Margaret Wise Brown DVD “Longmire: The Complete 6th Season” Library hours and information 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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NATURAL CONNECTIONS

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

Neotropical migrants in Costa Rica EMILY STONE

Pineapple juice dripped down my chin. Sweat ran between my shoulder blades. And this was just at breakfast. The dining room at Selva Verde Lodge in the Sarapiquí region of north-central Costa Rica was bright and airy, with ceiling fans and open windows. It was still 85 degrees and humid. This beautiful lodge is situated on 500 acres of tropical forest that was rescued from logging in 1982, by Giovanna Holbrook, a visionary conservationist whose story reminded us of the Cable Natural History Museum’s founder, Mary Griggs Burke. Ms. Holbrook also created Holbrook Travel, the company that expertly arranged our trip.

By now, our Natural Connections in Costa Rica trip was about halfway into our nine-day adventure, and we knew the drill well.

The breakfast buffet, which started with a pyramid of fresh pineapple, watermelon, and papaya, also contained generous portions of gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, odd-looking sausages, and fresh cheese. A different flavor of fresh fruit juice flowed like water each morning, and rich, dark, coffee filled our cups.

We were all comfortably dressed in shorts and sandals, with little need to worry about hauling around extra warm layers. Sun protection was our biggest con-

EMILY STONE

This male green honeycreeper fairly glows in the dim light of a rainforest understory. He would cause quite a stir if he ever visited Wisconsin!

birds as they jockeyed for position.

Passerini’s tanagers wore tuxedos of the blackest black with shimmering red sashes. The cloud of drably named blue-gray tanagers could have plucked their hues straight from the sky. Our chatter from behind our binocs included adjectives like “ridiculous!” “crazy!” “so bright!” and “it glows!”

When a striking black and orange bird swooped in for his turn, his colors fit right in, but I still did a double take. Instead of a strange new surprise, this was an

EMILY STONE

Baltimore orioles are northern breeders whose bright colors fit right in with their winter neighbors in Central and South America.

cern, but thick leaves and shade structures abounded. Binoculars and cameras hung around our necks.

When I thought of home, I imagined the bare trees, freezing temperatures, absence of mosquitoes and ticks, and my larder full of blanched kale. Not bad, just different.

After joining the clean plate club, I went out on the deck of the dining room to have a peek at the bird feeders. A wooden platform held bananas the way we’d spread out corn up north. It was also covered with jewels. Vibrant green honeycreepers and shining honeycreepers fluttered almost like humming-

old friend. Baltimore orioles are connoisseurs of ripe fruit, and can be lured into northern bird feeders with oranges and grape jelly. Since sunflower seeds and suet just won’t cut it for orioles, these neotropical migrants make an incredible journey to Central and South America for the winter.

We made that migration, too.

Despite being ensconced in a jet plane, the flight from Minneapolis to Miami to San Jose was less than pleasant. Even if we hadn’t hit the worst turbulence of our lives in a Georgia thunderstorm, the plane was cramped and stuffy, and the security lines long. It’s amazing that such small birds can survive

the journey. At least they get to stretch their legs and breathe fresh air!

The reality is, though, that many birds don’t survive migration. One study published by the British Ecological Society calculated that birds’ mortality rate is six times higher during migration than in their summer or winter habitat.

Although these two perilous periods are relatively short, migration accounts for more than half of annual mortality.

So why risk it?

Well, staying in a northern winter isn’t much safer. Golden crowned kinglets are fantastically adapted winter residents of some of our coldest climates. Even so, part of their adaptation includes a higher than average reproduction rate in the summer to compensate for expected mortality in the winter.

Besides that, if you’re adapted to eating fruit or insects, or frogs you don’t have many options. Many of us can relate to the desire to follow “summer” year-round, with its associated warmth, sunshine, and fresh food.

The fruit was so enticing, in fact, that I went up for seconds. Now both the orioles and I had watermelon juice dripping down our chins. What a wonderful life it is for us neotropical migrants who survive the trip!

Special Note: Emily’s book, Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature through Science and Your Senses is here! Order your copy at http://cablemuseum.org/ natural-connections-book/. Listen to the podcast at www.cablemusum. org!

For 50 years, the Cable Natural History Museum has served to connect you to the Northwoods.

Come visit us in Cable, WI! Our new exhibit: “Better Together--Celebrating a Natural Community” is now open!

Looking for a quiet companion for lazy days?

Meet Shiloh, a three-year-old, 31-pound, tri-color beagle mix. This inquisitive lady tends to hang back at first meet but quickly makes friends after a ffew treats, slow pets, and quiet words. Shiloh loves q attention and she enjoys a hanging out on the couch h ttucked up under your a arm. Ear and tummy rrubs are her favorites!

S She knows how to sit, is llearning to sit pretty, and p politely goes to the door w when she wants to go outsside. Shiloh is waiting to Shiloh find her very own people to love!

With the Holiday season upon us, HSBC would like to share these reminders to help keep all your furry family members out of mischief this season.

• Be aware of toxic plants: Holly, mistletoe, lilies, poinsettias and even water from the live Christmas tree can all make pets sick if they indulge in taste-testing the greenery.

• Watch for sparkly things: Tinsel, shards of broken ornaments, ribbon, and other loose parts can cause severe damage and obstruction if swallowed. Pets may also burn themselves on candles or chewing on stray wires or batteries.

• Lay off the people food: Everything looks better on someone else’s plate! But too many or the wrong kind of holiday treats (think: chocolate) can make your pet sick or worse.

• Take a timeout: If your pets are social, let your guests know the house rules. Also, watch to see if your pets are getting overwhelmed by all the bustle. Provide a quiet space to hang out away from the festivities for a quick break. This is an excellent idea for those furry introverts in your family, as well.

The Paws & Claws Giving Tree in the lobby at Midtown Road has a nice pile of gifts under it but is still loaded with ornaments listing gift ideas for our residents. When you stop by to visit a prospective pet, see if there is something that you could leave under the tree!

HSBC information—7347 Midtown Road, Siren, WI 54872. Telephone: 715-866-4096. Email hsbc@ centurytel.net. 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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Wrestlers get conference win over Unity

Washburn breaks school scoring record

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WEBSTER—With a little over three minutes left in the first half, Jack Washburn of the Webster Tigers broke the Webster school career scoring record with a nice two-handed dunk, making the score 26-9 for Webster and the Tigers went on to post a 70-44 win over the St. Croix Falls Saints on Thursday night.

“He amazes me each night,” said Coach Rob Scherrer of the Tigers. “He’s a great player, super athletic. Even though his passion is baseball, he’s 100 percent on the court. Hopefully he’ll get a lot more points the rest of the season.”

The Tigers were up 12-0 at the 13:11 mark of the first half before the Saints scored their first bucket. At the half, Webster had a 37-13 advantage.

Washburn scored nine in the first half, with both Coleton Peterson and Trevor Gustafson adding eight and Hunter Rosenbaum seven points.

“St. Croix Falls didn’t shoot very well in the first half as a result of our pressure defense, and that was our goal. We got a lot of fast break points of those.”

The Tigers started out the second half with six straight points before the Saints could respond.

At the 13:18 mark, the Saints called time with them trailing 50-17. It was then St. Croix started hitting shots and tried to start chipping away at the Tiger lead.

At the 8:39 point, Webster was up 60-25. Washburn had again brought the

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Jack Washburn takes a moment to pose with the “former” record holder, Shawn Christianson, after breaking the record to become the all-time leading scorer in Webster basketball.

crowd to life with a one-hand dunk.

St. Croix out scored Webster 19-10 the last eight minutes, but the lead was too great to overcome.

“It was a nice Christmas present,” continued Coach Scherrer. “It was a real team effort tonight. We played exceptionally well. We’re getting better and better each night. You can see the conditioning coming along.”

“The win sort of puts us in the driver’s seat and we like our chances in the Conference.”

Trevor Gustafson led the Tigers with 16. Washburn tallied 15. Carsen Stenberg added 13 and Hunter Gustafson put in 11.

The next game for the Tigers is Jan. 4 when they host Siren.

FREDERIC—The Luck-Frederic-Grantsburg-Siren wrestling squad took a conference win from Unity by a 42-35 score.

Merlin Hibbs, Dominic Caroon, Nolan Johnson and Logan Czech came away win pinfalls.

“It was a very exciting match,” related Coach Chris Bartlett.”

Each kid wrestled hard. It was a team effort.”

“It basically came down to the 126 weight class. They were two evenly matched kids - Logan Czech (LFGS) and Josh Davis (Unity). After the first period, Logan was down 0-4. He was just missing his moves. We went down in the second period. He was able to get an escape and a take down to get the score to 3-4.”

Continued Coach Bartlett, “The third period they went down. Logan was able to work in a half (nelson) and get the pin.

He came off the mat with a big smile. He knew the situation. All the kids congratulated him. It was a big moment for him being a freshman.”

The next meet is the Northern Badger Tournament at River Falls Dec. 28-29.

Pirates too much for Dragons

BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

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Siren’s Jordan Webster (13) loses the ball trying to get through a pack of Pirates.

GRANTSBURG—“Siren is always ready to play,” Pirates head coach Nick Hallberg said. “I didn’t feel like we were ready to play and it showed. We need to be ready to go every night and be consistent.”

Luckily for the Pirates they found their groove early and cruised to a 76-46 win to bump their conference record to 3-0. The Dragons drop to 0-3 in conference play.

Siren found themselves in a 32-14 hole at the half, but they cranked up the scoring the second half pouring in 32 points behind the hot hand of Kanaan Christianson who tallied half of those second-half points with three

shots from behind the arc and a perfect seven of seven night at the charity stripe.

Christianson finished the night with 18 to lead his Dragon squad.

Riley Churchill added nine points for Siren with Nathan Kosloski chipping in six and Jeremy Liljenberg had five.

Jordan Webster had four points with Zayden Anderson and Brady Kosloski adding two points each.

For the Pirates it was Jared VanWatermeulen leading the way with 20 points. Leo Chenal and Carson Knutson were the only other Pirates to tally double digits with 16 and 15 respectively. David MacKean and Austin Wedin had nine points each with Gabe Chenal adding four and Joey Duncan two.

“At times it can be all about tempo for us,” Coach Hallberg added. “Once we take control of a game we find ourselves in a really good spot.

Building consistency on the offensive end is going to be our number one goal heading into the break. Our guys work too hard on defense to not be able to score consistently on the other end. We’ll get there!”

Both teams will have a break now as they head into the holidays with their next games coming after the new year on January 4. The Dragons will head to Webster to play the Tigers and the Pirates will travel to St. Croix to take on the Saints.

Game time is 7:15 pm for both squads.

Wishing you a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season!

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

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Lady Pirates hang on for win over Dragons

BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—The Lady Pirates hosted their neighbor, the Siren Dragons, in the early game of a doubleheader on Thursday night, coming away with a 43-37 conference win.

The Pirates started hot and jumped out to an early lead before the Dragons clawed their way back into the game. Grantsburgs’ leading scorers, Olivia Ohnstad and Brooke Quimby, got into foul trouble in the first half and were forced to sit the bench for a time opening up the door for the Dragons.

Grantsburg held a 24-13 lead at halftime, but the Dragons played hard and outscored the home team 24-19 in the second half behind the hot hand of Hannah Lemieux who poured in four three-pointers

STACY COY | SENTINEL

Siren’s Paetyn McKnight gets past Grantsburg’s Jadyn Watt to put up a shot.

in that half. Unfortunately for the

Anderson has career night; not enough to win

Washburn gets 29, Tigers beat New Auburn

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WEBSTER––“We are doing a nice job of distributing the ball to the open man,” complimented Webster coach Rob Scherrer after a 73-41 victory over visiting New Auburn Tuesday night.

“If we continue to play team ball, we will be a heck of a ball club down the stretch. Jack Washburn had a monster game tonight with a game high 29 points.”

Washburn had 15 in the first half which included two three point shots. Trevor Gustafson had two three point shots and three field goals. The Tigers maintained a 44-16 lead going into the half.

Both Washburn and Gustafson tallied in the second half, Washburn getting 14 and Gustafson five.

Seven other Tigers got their name in the score book as the wealth was spread team-wide.

Both team committed 17 fouls. The Tigers were 10 for 16 from the free throw line whereas New Auburn shot three for seven.

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WASHBURN—Sophomore Zayden Anderson scored 23 points, but it wasn't enough as the Siren Dragons dropped a 66-54 contest to the Washburn Castle Guards.

Anderson had eight points in the first half, but exploded for 15 in the second half. He had a total of three field goals, five three point shots and was two for three at the line.

The Dragons trailed by four at the intermission 30-26.

In the second half, Washburn went 23 for 28 from the charity stripe as Siren committed 17 fouls.

Siren went nine for 13 from the line for the game.

Nathan Kosloski popped in 14 for Siren in addition to Anderson's 23.

Evan Rusch was high man for Washburn with 21.

Pirates fall to Warriors

Dragons overwhelm Castle Guards

BY STACY COY SENTINEL SPORTS

GRANTSBURG—“Plain and simple, you have to rebound,” is all Pirates coach Nick Hallberg could say after the Pirates dropped a close game to the undefeated Clear Lake Warriors on Tuesday night.

The Pirates struggled to get the ball through the net the first half, shooting only five of 19. They found themselves down 27-14 at the break. They battled back the second half, feeding the ball to their post players down low and actually outscored the Warriors 34-31 but it was too little too late.

Leo Chenal led the charge for the Pirates, scoring 24 points on the night with 21 of those coming in the second

Dragons, it was too little too late.

Lemieux led her Dragon squad in scoring with 12 points. Maddy Nichols had five points on the night, with Paeytn McKnight, Karlee Sybers, Madison Thiex and Cassie Maslow chipping in four points each. Kyleight Lightfeather and Angel Lightfeather rounded out the scoring for the Dragons with two points each.

For the Pirates it was Ohnstad leading the way with 17 points.

Quimby was next on the list with eight and Sarah Chenal tallied seven as did Olivia Brock. Tiffany Gronski and Jadyn Watt chipped in two points each.

Both teams are off for the holidays and will return on Friday, January 4 when the Dragons will head to Webster and the Pirates will head to St. Croix Falls. Both games are at 5:45.

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STACY COY | SENTINEL

Leo Chenal goes up for a shot over a Clear Lake defender.

half. Austin Wedin tallied 10 points with Jared VanWatermeulen right behind with eight. David MacKean hit a couple of three-pointers for a total of six to round out the scoring.

WASHBURN––The Siren Dragon girls traveled to Washburn and came away with a resounding 63-22 victory on Tuesday night.

“It was a great team win,” exclaimed Coach Ryan Karsten. “Three players in double figures: Madison Thiex with 16, Cassie Maslow with 14, and Karlee Sybers with 11.

Our attitude was excellent and we played with heart and had great effort. It was a great way to head into the trip to Grantsburg on Thursday.”

Siren led 31-9 at halftime. Hannah Lemieux had three three’s in the half to go along with seven points from Maslow and six from Thiex.

Thirteen members of the team got into the game with nine getting into the score book.

Coach Karsten concluded, “After a couple of tough losses last week, I am hoping to stay competitive and win some of those close games after the Christmas break.”

Saints too much for Tiger gals

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WEBSTER—The St. Croix Saints took on the Webster Tiger gals Thursday night and went home with a solid 75-26 win under their belt.

“As a coach, they are fun to watch and fundamentally sound,” said Webster coach Mat Wood. “We couldn't keep up with them in the first half. They make you pay for every mistake you make.”

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Webster’s Hannah McDowell (3) looks to pass the ball during the loss to SCF on Thursday.

The Saints were up 40-17 at the intermission. Emily McCurdy led the Saints with 13 during the first 18 minutes of play. Hannah McDowell had nine for the Tigers.

Webster had a scoring drought in the second half as St. Croix continued putting in their baskets.

The Tigers managed just nine tallies in that time frame.

High scorer for the Tigers was Hannah McDowell with 12. Makena Buffington added six.

St. Croix had four scorers in double figures with McCurdy leding the way with 19.

“After break, when we have some practices in, we'll improve on our record. We're down one (below .500), so we hope to get back to that mark.”

The next game for the Tigers is January 4 when they host Siren.

Gavin, Tiger defense shine in win

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

WEBSTER—“The kids were really excited winning their third (game) in a row,” exclaimed a happy Webster coach Mat Wood following a 59-39 win over New Auburn Tuesday night.

“The girls lead pretty much from start to finish.

It was close all the way until the middle of the second half. The girls finally pushed ahead late in the game to get that lead up to 20 points by the end of the game.”

The Tigers led 27-22 at the half.

“Our defense stifled them for the last 10 minutes only giving up five points. Jenna Gomulak and Mahi Mosher did a great job handling their full court pressure and getting us into our offense.

Hannah McDowell and Julia Gavin did a great job of scoring, we looked inside really well late in the game and Julia was able to score at will. We also did a great job at getting to the free throw line.

We shot 20-32 from the free throw line when New Auburn only attempted 16 free throws total.

Julia Gavin led all scorers with 23 points followed by Hannah McDowell with 19 points.

Nadia Rada led the New Auburn squad with 11 points.

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Chenal signs with Badgers

STACY COY | SENTINEL

Leo Chenal signed his letter of intent to play football for the Wisconson Badgers in front of his family, friends, teammates and coaches during a special ceremony at Grantsburg High School on Thursday. Chenal will head to Madison in January to begin classes and participate in the spring football program to prepare for the 2019 season as a linebacker. Pictured are his parents Dave and Brenda Chenal.

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The Grantsburg Pirates football coaching staff posed for a picture with Badger recruit Leo Chenal after the signing. Pictured are (left to right) Goob Coy, Mike Mortiz, Chenal, Adam Hale, Keith Lehne and Josh Watt.

SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball

West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All Grantsburg 3-0 6-3 Webster 2-0 7-1 Unity 2-1 6-3 St. Croix Falls 1-1 3-2 Frederic 1-2 2-6 Luck 0-2 3-4 Siren 0-2 3-5 Results Last Week Dec. 20 Webster 70, St. Croix Falls 44 Grantsburg 76, Siren 46 Unity 66, Frederic 23 Dec. 18 Luck 54, Clayton 39 St. Croix Falls 61, Amery 54 Clear Lake 58, Grantsburg 48 Unity 60, Flambeau 37 Webster 73, New Auburn 41 Washburn 66, Siren 54 South Shore 55, Frederic 52

Clear Lake 58, Grantsburg 48 Clear Lake B. Wacker M. Cain C. Hughes K. Hughes B. Blomberg D. Niles A. Burbach T. Blanchard Totals

2 8 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 16

3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 3

FT 2-2 4-6 0-0 6-7 5-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 17-24

F 3 4 3 0 4 2 1 1 18

TP 18 6 3 16 10 2 0 3 58

Grantsburg L. Chenal J. Duncan D. MacKean G. Chenal A.Wedin G. Bergman J. VanWatermulelen Totals

2 9 0 0 0 2

3 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 3

FT 6-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-6 0-0 0-0 9-16

F 4 2 1 3 3 2 5 20

TP 24 0 6 0 10 0 8 48

4 15

Score by halves Clear Lake 27 Grantsburg 14

31-58 34-48

Washburn 66, Siren 54

Siren N. Kosloski C. Songetay Z. Anderson J. Liljenberg K. Christianson J. Webster B. Kosloski Totals

2 4 0 3 0 0 0 2 9

3 2 1 5 0 1 0 0 9

FT 0-0 1-4 2-3 0-0 3-3 2-2 1-1 9-13

F 4 5 1 4 1 5 3 23

TP 14 4 23 0 6 2 5 54

Washburn M. Hoglund A. Wilber C. Rusch H. Hoglund C. Rusales M. Hoglund T. Richardson Totals

2 0 2 6 0 2 2 0 12

3 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 5

FT 5-6 2-5 9-10 4-4 1-4 5-5 1-2 27-36

F 3 3 1 0 4 0 0 11

TP 14 12 21 4 5 9 1 66

Score by halves Siren 26 28-54 Washburn 30 36-66

Fredereic 60, Siren 52 Frederic O. Lahti L. Lillehaug G. Rank A. Drier B. Nick C. Engen T. Ovik Totals Siren N. Kosloski C. Songetay Z. Anderson

2 1 1 0 7 2

J. Liljenburg 0 K. Christianson 3 J. Webster 1 B. Kosloski 2 Totals 14

0 1 2 2 8

0-0 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-7

5 3 4 3 28

0 9 8 10 52

Score by halves Frederic 24 36-60 Siren 21 31-52

Grantsburg 76, Siren 46 Siren 2 N. Kosloski 3 K. Christianson 1 C. Songetay 0 Z. Anderson 1 J. Liljenberg 1 J. Webster 2 B. Kosloski 1 R. Churchill 3 Totals 12

3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 5

FT 0-0 7-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-1 7-11

F 4 0 5 2 3 4 3 5 26

TP 6 18 0 2 5 4 2 9 46

Grantsburg L. Chenal C. Knutson J. Duncan D. MacKean G. Chenal A. Wedin G. Bergman J. VanWatermuelen Totals

3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3

FT 4-11 3-5 0-0 0-2 2-4 1-3 0-1 11-15 21-34

F 3 1 1 1 0 3 2 2 13

TP 16 15 2 9 4 9 0 21 76

2 6 6 1 3 1 1 0 5 23

Score by halves Siren 14 Grantsburg 32

32-46 44-76

Webster 73, New Auburn 41 New Auburn R. Robay M. Peterson N. Walker A. Hinton T. Harder E. Patz E. Harder Totals

2 0 1 5 0 4 6 0 16

3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

FT 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-3 1-3 0-0 3-7

F 1 2 4 3 1 3 3 17

TP 0 8 10 0 10 13 0 41

Webster C. Stenberg O. Washburn T. Pardun D. Ingalls H. Rosenbaum T. Gustafson J. Washburn M. Gustafson C. Peterson A. Sigfrids B. Madsen Totals

2 2 0 1 1 3 5 9 0 2 1 0 24

3 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 5

FT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-3 5-7 0-2 1-2 2-3 0-0 10-16

F 0 2 1 0 1 3 0 2 4 2 2 17

TP 4 3 2 2 7 17 29 0 5 4 0 73

Score by halves New Auburn 16 25-41 Webster 44 29-73

Webster 70, St. Croix Falls 44 St. Croix Falls 2 Oye 2 Greenquist 3 LaMirande 0 VanBuskirk 0 Christianson 0 Mysicka 3 Lessman 1 Parks 0 Totals 9

3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

FT 0-0 0-0 4-4 5-6 0-0 0-0 2-2 3-4 14-16

F 1 3 0 4 1 2 0 1 12

TP 7 15 4 5 0 6 4 3 44

FT 1-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-2 1-3 3-9

F 1 2 1 2 3 2 5 16

TP 13 2 5 11 16 15 8 70

2 13

3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4

FT 4-4 5-7 0-0 7-11 5-6 0 0-1 22-33

F 0 1 1 2 1 1-4 2 9

TP 6 19 0 21 9 21 4 60

Webster 2 C. Stenberg 3 O. Washburn 1 T. Pardun 1 H. Rosenbaum 4 T. Gustafson 8 J. Washburn 7 C. Peterson 2 Totals 26

3 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 5

2 8 0 0

3 3 0 0

FT 0-1 0-2 0-0

F 5 5 3

TP 25 0 0

Score by halves St. Croix Falls 13 Webster 37

31-44 33-70

Girls Basketball West Lakeland Conference Team Conf All St. Croix Falls 3-0 7-1 Unity 3-1 5-3 Grantsburg 3-1 5-4 Frederic 2-1 7-1 Luck 1-2 3-5 Webster 0-3 4-5 Siren 0-4 4-7 Results Last Week Dec. 21 Amery at St. Croix Falls Dec. 20 St. Croix Falls 75, Webster 26 Grantsburg 43, Siren 37 Unity 60, Frederic 34 Solon Springs 40, Luck 36 Dec. 18 Webster 59, New Auburn 39 Siren 63, Washburn 22 Unity 66, Flambeau 24 Clayton 66, Luck 18 Dec. 17 Grantsburg 66, Cumberland 40

2 0 0 1 0 6 1 3 7 1 19

3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 4

FT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 6-14 2-2 6-13 2-6 0-0 16-35

F 1 2 1 3 3 1 2 2 1 16

TP 0 0 5 0 18 4 12 25 2 66

Cumberland K. Johnson A. West M. Garibaldi A. Donatell E. Schmitz M. Gorres I. West M. Brenna J. Johnson A. Ranallo Totals

2 0 2 3 0 0 5 1 1 1 1 14

3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

FT 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-0 1-2 1-1 3-4 0-2 0-1 1-2 9-16

F 4 3 3 2 4 3 1 2 0 5 27

TP 0 7 9 0 1 11 5 2 2 3 40

Score by halves Grantsburg 36 30-66 Cumberland 16 24-40

Grantsburg 43, Siren 37 Siren 2 P. McKnight 0 M. Nichols 2 A. Lightfeather 1 M. Thiex 2 K. Sybers 2 K. Lightfeather 1 H. Lemieux 0 C. Maslow 2 Totals 10

3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 5

FT 1-3 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-4 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-9

F 4 2 2 0 4 4 2 3 21

TP 4 5 2 4 4 2 12 4 37

Grantsburg S. Chenal O. Ohnstad T. Gronski O. Brock B. Quimby J. Watt Totals

3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

FT 2-2 1-5 0-3 3-8 0-0 0-2 6-20

F 2 2 0 1 3 2 11

TP 7 17 2 7 8 2 43

F 1 2 2 0 1 0 0

TP 6 0 0 2 0 16 9

Score by halves Siren 13 24-37 Grantsburg 24 19 43

Siren 63, Washburn 22 2 3 0 0 1 0 7 4

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FT 0-1 0+-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-3 1-1

0-0 0-1 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-5 8-18

0 0 1 2 1 0 10

Washburn R. Johnson L. Barningham S Dalbec R. Niemi S. Adams I. Guenther K. See L. Wheeler C. Roney C. Wheeler Totals

3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

FT 0-2 2-2 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-6

F TP 0 2 1 2 0 6 1 0 4 8 4 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 1522

2 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 8

11 0 14 3 1 1 63

32-63 13-22

St. Croix Falls 75, Webster 26

Grantsburg K. Rombach A. Slater S. Chenal A. Troff O. Ohnstad T. Gronski O. Brock B. Quimby J. Watt Totals

Siren P. McKnight V. Rightman M. Nichols E. Lindquist R. Nelson M. Thiex K. Sybers

3 0 0 0 0 0 3

Score by halves Siren 31 Washburn 9

Grantsburg 66, Cumberland 40

2 1 8 1 2 1 1 17

H. Lemieux 1 K. Buck 0 C. Maslow 6 K. Lightfeather 1 J. Nelson 0 J. Lightfeather 0 Totals 23

St. Croix Falls 2 K. Miron 2 J, Kahl 6 B. Bergmann 3 J. Lee 0 I. Gatten 0 I. Coen 0 E. McCurdy 7 D. Miron 5 A. Edwards 2 E. Cooper 1 Totals 26

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

FT 2-3 0-0 1-2 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-2 6-10 6-8 1-4 20-31

F 1 0 3 1 0 1 1 3 1 2 13

TP 6 12 7 0 2 0 19 16 10 3 75

Webster J. Gomulak H. McDowell M. Mosher G. McCool J. Gavin M. Buffington M. Mulroy Totals

3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

FT 0-0 2-2 0-0 1-2 0-1 4-6 1-2 8-13

F 1 2 3 2 4 3 4 19

TP 0 12 0 3 2 6 3 26

2 0 2 0 1 1 1 1 6

Score by halves St. Croix Falls 40 35-75 Webster 17 9-26

Ashland, Zach Morris, 16-18.

Cambridge-Isanti 15, Blizzard 3 CI 7 6 2-15 Blizzard 1 2 0-3 PERIOD 1: CI-Austin Greenwood (Nathan Schibilla), even strength, 0:26; CI-Blake Carlson (Lukas Olson), even strength, 2:34; Blizzard-Bryce Roufs (Jared Lee, Will Gerber), even strength, 4:19; CI-Schibilla (Carlson), even strength, 5:06; CI-Noah Peterson (unassisted), even strength, 5:29; CI-Olson (unassisted), even strength, 6:58; CI-Nathan Bauer (Ryan Olsen), even strength, 9:23; CI-Easton Parnell (unassisted), even strength, 15:06.

PERIOD 2: Blizzard-Will Gerber (David Doty), even strength, 3:39; CI-Schibilla (Parnell), even strength, 4:22; CI-Jacob Ziebarth (Peterson), even strength, 4:44; Blizzard-Jared Lee (Bryce Roufs), even strength, 8:22; CI-Carlson (Schibilla), short handed, 12:04; CI-Parnell (Schibilla), short handed, 12:44; CI-Peterson (Bauer), short handed, 13:20; CI-Parnell (Ziebarth), short handed, 15:29.

PERIOD 3: CI-Keenan Thurman (Carlson), even strength, 0:45; CI-Ziebarth (Peterson), even strength, 14:11.

Penalties: Blizzard, no penalties; CI-3 for 20 minutes Goalies: Blizzard-Ben Johnson, 21-36; CI-Marcus Hanson, 28-31.

Girls Hockey Hayward Hurricanes (Independent) Grantsburg co-ops with Hayward Current Record: 4-3 Results Last Week Dec. 20 Hayward 8, Superior 0 Emma Quimby goalie, 14-14 Dec. 18 Western Wisconsin 3, Hayward 2

Emma Quimby goalie, 16-19 Quimby now rated #2 in State for girls hockey goalies.

Wrestling LFGS 42, Unity 35 152, Unity won by forfeit.

160, Merlin Hibbs (LFGS) pinned Donovan Johnson (Unity).

170, Unity won by forfeit.

182, Jack Nelson (Unity) decisioned Brad Lucas (LFGS).

195, Dominic Caroon (LFGS) pinned Tristan Knutson (Unity).

220, Carson Johnson (Unity) pinned Ben Berglund (LFGS) .

285, Mike Nelson (Unity) pinned Sam Turenne (LFGS) .

106, Double forfeit.

113, Nolan Johnson (LFGS) pinned Leon Baker (Unity).

120, LFGS won by forfeit.

126, Logan Czech (LFGS) pinned Josh Davis (Unity).

132, Chevy Baxter (Unity) pinned DJ McLafferty (LFGS) .

138, LFGS won by forfeit.

145, LFGS won by forfeit.

Bowling Denny’s Downtown Lanes Wednesday Night Men’s

Pts Grantsburg Sanitary 45 Denny’s 45 Erickson Auction Service 42 Darrell’s Hardware 38 Fiedler Ford 36 High Team Single Games: Fiedler Ford 711; Grantsburg Sanitary 687; Darrell’s Hardware 667.

High Single Games: Brian Erickson 219; Bruce Teigen 212; Ben Stewart 210.

High Team Three Games: Grantsburg Sanitary 1997; Fiedler Ford 1976; Darrell’s Hardware 1969.

High Three Games: Edward Bitler 573; Don Wicklund 546; Brian Erickson 536.

Boys Hockey

Ashland goalie stops Blizzard

Burnett Blizzard (Independent) Current Record: 2-7-0

BY GLEN SKIFSTAD SENTINEL SPORTS

Results Last Week Dec. 20 Ashland 12, Blizzard 2 Dec. 18 Cambridge-Isanti 15, Blizzard 3

Ashland 12, Blizzard 2 Blizzard 0 0 2-2 Ashland 5 4 3-12 PERIOD 1: Ashland-Jack Santini (unassisted), even strength, 2:04; Ashland-Scott Gregor (unassisted) even strength, 3:58; Ashland-Billy Watland (Braden Bender, Cody Lusting), even strength, 7:55; Ashland-Gregor (Bender), even strength, 12:31; Ashland-Watland (unassisted), even strength, 14:53.

PERIOD 2: Ashland-Mazdak Salavati (unassisted), even strength, 0:19; Ashland-Braden Stegman (Cade Huotari), even strength, 10:41; Ashland-Santani (Shane Lynch), even strength, 10:56; Ashland-Santini (Watland), power play, 15:54.

PERIOD 3: Ashland-Gregor (unassisted), even strength, 1:07; Ashland-Tanner Nelson (unassisted), even strength, 3:03; Blizzard-Jared Lee (Trent Zenzen), even strength 9:09; Ashland-Martin Kolencik (Nolan Melek), even strength, 12:30; Blizzard-Lee (David Doty), even strength, 12:40.

Penalties: Blizzard, 4 for 8 minutes; Ashland, 3 for 6 minutes.

Goalies: Blizzard-Ben Johnson, 14-26;

ASHLAND—“We finally had a game where we started out fast and had some great pressure early on,” reported Blizzard coach Tim McDonald after a 12-2 set back to the Ashland Oredockers on Thursday night, “but we ran into a hot goaltender who made some amazing saves. Give our boys credit for working hard despite once again having a short bench with some of our key players missing.”

The Blizzard had 11 shots on goal in the first period, identical to the Oredockers, but none of them got past goalie Zach Morris.

Morris and the Ashland defense held tight in the second period as well, turning away just two shots on goal.

In the third period, the Blizzard got on the board with two goals. Jared Lee scored at the 9:09 mark with Trent Zenzen assisting and later at 12:30 he scored his second goal with an assist going to David Doty.

Blizzard goalie Ben Johnson turned away 14 shots.

Said the coach, “We have a week off for Christmas before the Northern Ice Tournament in Barron then a few days off for New Year’s before getting into the heart of our schedule. We are excited to see what the team can do together once we have everyone back healthy.”

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OBITUARIES

William “Bill” Roettger

William “Bill” Roettger, age 61, of Webster, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2018 at his home.

Bill was born on May 2, 1957 in Hudson, WI, to parents Joyce (Linehan) and Earl Roettger Jr. He gradu uated from Hudson High S School in 1975.

On April 8, 1983, Bill m married Linda Taylor and ttogether they raised one d daughter, Jennifer.

Bill was employed by A Anderson Windows in Bayp port, MN, for 36 years. He w was a man of all trades – for b better or worse. He enjoyed v volunteering, which he c considered his fulltime job. He often helped chop wood with the boy scouts and the Interfaith Caregivers. He belonged to many clubs, some of which included the ATV club, Burnett Co. Snow Trails Association, the Yellow Lake River Association – and was dubbed the official “mayor” of

Read the Yellow Lake.

Bill was loved by all who knew him. He truly was the rock of his family, the true definition of a family man. He will be deeply missed for his loving personality, big heart and his famous bearhugs.

Preceding Bill in death are his parents; sister, Marge Roettger; and brother, Baby Dennis.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda; daughter, Jennifer; mini-me, best friend and famous grandson, Connor; siblings: Dave (Diane) Roettger, Sandi (Larry) West, Debbie (Rick) Sunby, Brenda Roettger and Sue (Jim) Swanson; brother-in-law, Gary (Karen) Taylor; father-in-law, Forest Taylor; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends – who were considered family.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2018 at 3:00pm with a visitation from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Northwoods Crossing Event Center – Tesora in Siren, WI. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Interfaith Caregivers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI.

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Incidents

Criminal

• Dec. 10, Lance Brittain, 29, Barnes, was arrested on a warrant.

• Dec. 10, Brian Burton, 43, Webster, was issued a court order for disorderly conduct and battery.

• Dec. 10, Sean Reynolds, 24, Hertel, was issued a court order for operating while revoked.

• Dec. 10, Shelby Froh, 30, Cumberland, was arrested for operating while revoked.

• Dec. 11, Stephanie Larson, 43, Siren, was arrested for probation violation and resisting or obstructing an officer • Dec. 12, Kyle Bauer, 28, Webster, was issued a court order for operating while revoked.

• Dec. 12, Christopher Martin, 26, Siren, was issued a court order for operating while revoked, ignition interlock device tampering and operating while revoked.

• Dec. 12, David Kislenger, 24, Danbury, was arrested for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

• Dec. 12, Cowan Bruss, 29, Webster, was arrested for misdemeanor bail jumping, felony bail jumping, drive or operating vehilce w/o consent and battery.

• Dec. 12, Mark Higgins, 28, Spooner, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court.

• Dec. 12, Timothy Benjamin, 53, Danbury, was arrested for a probation violation.

• Dec. 13, Sean Silk, 35, Minneapolis, Minn., was issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation.

• Dec. 13, Dominique Fleckner, 24, Webster, was issued a probation warrant for a probation violation.

• Dec. 13, Robert Bearheart, 36, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation.

• Dec. 13, Angelica Vogel, 44, Danbury, was issued a probation warrant for a probation violation.

• Dec. 13, Beau Handy, 32, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of THC. • Dec. 13 Ryan Lemon, 27, Grantsburg, was issued an arrest warrant for contempt of court.

• Dec. 14, Hassan Sheikh-Hassan, 44, St. Paul, Minn., was arrested for operating without a commercial vehicle license and operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance.

• Dec. 15, Duane Mosay, 28, Luck, was arrested for misdemeanor bail jumping, felony bail jumping, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating while revoked and ignition interlock device tampering.

• Dec. 15, Bennett Taylor, 51, Danbury, was arrested for disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, possession of THC and domestic abuse.

• Dec. 15, Anne Nielsen, 51, Siren, was arrested for violatd/harassment restraining order • Dec. 16, Joseph Peacock, 34 Brook Park, Minn., was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC (2nd) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Dec. 16, Neil Oustigoff, 47, Webster, was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Battery • Glenda L. Buskirk, 60, Danbury, pleaded guilty and was fined $549.29.

• Karl J. Matrious, 24, Danbury, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to one year probation.

• Douglas J. Allen, 35, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to two years probation.

Disorderly conduct • Jennifer J. Bois, 46, Hugo, Minn., pleaded guilty and was fined $330.50.

• Kody C. Burmeister, 26, St. Croix Falls, pleaded no contest and was fined $330.50.

• Theresa E. Kegel, 43, Webster, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to 15 days in jail.

• Karl J. Matrious, 24, Danbury, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to one year probation.

• Douglas J. Allen, 35, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to two years probation.

Possession of methamphetamine • Tammy L. Marsh, 26, Pine City Minn., pleaded guilty and was fined $518.00 and was sentenced to two years probation.

• Lexi J. Benjamin, 21, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty and was fined $518.00 and sentenced to two years probation.

Receiving or concealing stolen property (<=$2500) • Donald D. Bonneville, 68, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to 18 months probation.

• Kathryn F. Bonneville, 66, Grantsburg, pleaded no contest and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to 18 months probation.

Felony bail jumping • Tanya M. Burch, 47, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty and was fined $518.00 and was sentenced to six months in jail and 2 years probation

Possession of narcotic drugs • Tanya M. Burch, 47, Grantsburg, pleaded guilty and was fined $714.51 and was sentenced to nine months in jail and 2 years probation

Criminal damage to property • Michael A. Conrow, 24, Frederic, pleaded no contest and was fined $1,641 and sentenced to nine months in jail.

• Michael T. Madison, 33, Prior Lake, Minn., pleaded guilty and was fined $3727.80 and sentenced to one year probation.

• Teana M. Merrill, 37, Hertel, pleaded guilty and was fined $593.00 and was sentenced to nine months in jail and one year probation.

Negligent operation/boat/water skis • Joshua B. Plan, 37, Rosemount Minn., pleaded guilty and was fined $500.00.

Operating while revoked • Michael K. Rainey, 28, Luck, pleaded guilty and was fined $443.00 and sentenced to 10 days in jail.

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Polk and Burnett County Dementia Coalition CARRIE MYERS RESOURCE SPECIALIST, ADRC OF NORTHWEST WISCONSIN

This past November, the Polk and Burnett County Dementia Coalition met for the first time. This first meeting was extremely well attended with approximately 30 people from various walks of life and experiences. Some in attendance were professionals, family caregivers, church leaders, community members, and even a medical director. We need all of these people and more to help create dementia friendly and safe communities.

The Polk and Burnett County Dementia Coalition’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people impacted by dementia through three focus areas— Community Education and Awareness; Professional Education, Awareness and Communication; and Socialization and Support. What does this all mean?

In a nutshell we want memory screens to be as wellknown as blood pressure checks. We want people to think not only about making a space handicapped accessible, but also dementia friendly. We want all people impacted by dementia to know they do not journey alone. We want friends to understand what is happening to their friends with dementia; so they know how to communicate with and be supportive of their friend.

We can all do something and we hope to capitalize on this, work together and think creatively about how we can all make our communities safer and more welcoming to all—including individuals impacted by dementia. What can you do?

Would you like to take part? We need committee leaders/coordinators (people who have a great idea and want to run with it with a group of others just as excited about the idea), active members, supporting members and extended members—whatever level of involvement you can commit we will put it to use.

Join us at our second meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15th at 10 a.m. at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI.

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Changes Coming to BadgerCare Plus

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved a Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) waiver request for the BadgerCare Plus Medicaid program. The waiver allows DHS to make some changes to BadgerCare Plus. In general, these changes will apply to adults under age 65 without disabilities who are not pregnant and who do not have dependent children. This population is frequently referred to as “childless adults.”

The changes include: • Health and wellness questionnaire. The questionnaire will ask about behaviors that affect members’ health and wellness. Question topics may include: diet, exercise, seatbelt use, and drug use. Members will be required to complete the questionnaire when they first apply for BadgerCare Plus and as part of the yearly benefits renewal process.

• Monthly premiums. Members will be charged monthly premiums of up to $8 per household.

Premiums will be lower for members who report healthy behavior, like wearing a seatbelt, not smoking, and not abusing or misusing drugs or alcohol. Households with income below a specific amount will not have to pay a premium. (It is anticipated that households less than 50 percent FPL will not have to pay a monthly premium).

• Copayments for non-emergency use of emergency rooms. Members who use the emergency room for care when it is not an emergency may be asked to pay an $8 copayment. A medical condition is considered an emergency when lack of immediate treatment could seriously harm the person’s health.

• Eligibility time limit. Childless adults between the ages of 19 and 49 who are not working, enrolled in school or a training program, or involved in volunteer work will only be eligible for BadgerCare Plus for 48 months. If a member is working, in a training program, or volunteering for at least 80 hours in a month, that month will not be counted toward the 48-month time limit. However, members who have not been working, in a training program, or volunteering for 48 months will lose eligibility for six months. They may reapply for benefits after six months. If they are approved for BadgerCare Plus at that time, they will be-

gin a new 48-month period of eligibility. These time limits do not apply to members who are under 19 years old or over 49 years old. In addition, other members may be exempt from the 48-month limit, including those who are disabled, those who are primary caregivers for others, and those who are in an alcohol or drug abuse treatment program.

The waiver also allows Wisconsin Medicaid to cover all costs of residential treatment for substance use disorder for all Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members. DHS is working to increase the number of treatment providers so that everyone who needs substance use disorder treatment has access to it.

This is part of the state’s efforts to combat the opioid overdose epidemic.

DHS expects that it will take at least one year for these changes to go into effect. However, it is possible that Governor-elect Tony Evers and the new administration will make changes to some parts of the waiver. DHS will provide more information as it becomes available.

One change to BadgerCare Plus is definitely going into effect in the new year. Starting Jan. 1, 2019, parents and caretaker relatives in a BadgerCare Plus extension will not have to pay premiums for their BadgerCare Plus benefits. In addition, parents and caretakers who were eligible for a BadgerCare Plus extension but did not pay required premiums may be able to re-enroll in BadgerCare Plus starting on Jan. 1, 2019 without paying old premiums if their extensions have not yet expired, and they meet all other eligibility requirements.

If you have any questions about whether any part of the waiver affects you, please contact your county’s Aging and Disability Resource Center.

Federal disaster assistance, free legal assistance available for individuals affected by flooding

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced that federal disaster assistance is available for residents of Crawford, Dane, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon counties who were affected by last summer’s severe weather and flooding. Residents of these counties can register with FEMA at https://www.disasterassistance. gov/ or by calling (800) 621–3362.

The last day to register for FEMA assistance is Dec. 17, 2018.

In addition, a new toll-free legal hotline is available for individuals living in the counties in the

federal disaster area. Types of legal assistance provided include: • Assistance with securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster survivors; • Help with life, medical, and property insurance claims; • Assistance with home repair contracts and contractors; • Replacement of wills and other important legal documents destroyed in the disaster; • Help with consumer protection matters, remedies, and procedures; • Counseling on mortgage foreclosure problems; and

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Counseling on landlord-tenant problems.

Individuals with flood-related legal issues who cannot afford a lawyer can call (877) 947-5291 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. They can also submit questions online at https://wi.freelegalanswers. org. Callers will receive limited legal assistance from volunteer lawyers. The hotline has been made possible through a partnership between the State Bar of Wisconsin, the State Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and other organizations.

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ADRC Partnering with Sustainable Kitchens

BY SABRINA NAGLOSKY AGING UNIT SUPERVISOR, ADRC OF NORTHWEST WISCONSIN

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Congratulations to the nine graduates for not only completing the program but for taking your health and wellness into your own hands and learning a new exercise. We hope you continue the practice of Tai Chi and continue to see and feel the many benefits in your life.

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Last September the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin (ADRC) partnered with the Webster Senior Center and Tai Chi instructor , Don Ross, to provide a workshop called Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance. This 12 week workshop wrapped up at the beginning of December with nine graduates—six of them pictured on this page.

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is an

evidence based program designed to improve strength and balance, and reduce fall risk.

Tai Chi can also be used to enhance mental health, improve sleep quality and increase focus on relaxation. This workshop is a simplified form of Tai Chi that focuses on 8 different forms.

If you are interested in learning more about this class, contact the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

The Elderly Nutrition Program through the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin is excited to announce that they will be partnering with Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources and Sustainable Kitchens to delivery more nutrient rich and scratch cooked meals.

Working with Sustainable Kitchens will give the ADRC of NW WI access to more effective marketing and branding materials, a menu creator, operation policies and procedures, 40 operation ready electronic recipes, access to a group purchasing contract and hours of culinary training for current staff.

Being part of the partnership will bring fresher, nutrient dense recipes to the nutrition programs. It will also bring consistency in recipes and menus to each of the current 6 meal sites. Sustainable Kitchens is currently working with Washburn and Eau Claire counties. Those counties have heard wonderful feedback from their sustained meal recipients in both the congregate and home delivered settings.

Our staff is excited to continue to provide well-cooked homemade meals with more support and access to fresh supplies. We look to these changes as positive and supportive to what we have provided for years in Polk and Burnett Counties. Giving our program the knowledge and techniques necessary to create truly scratch made food from the freshest ingredients.

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Combating loneliness and social isolation during the holidays

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Loneliness and social isolation are not the same thing but are related to one another. Social isolation is the state of having little interaction with people, while loneliness is the feeling of distress over this lack of interaction. Many studies indicate that social isolation and loneliness have adverse impacts on overall health, especially for seniors.

Feelings of loneliness often increase around the holidays and the winter months in general. Here are some tips to help reduce social isolation and loneliness during the holidays and throughout the rest of the year.

1. Connect with others. This first tip may be the most obvious. To combat social isolation, become less socially isolated. This may seem easier said than done, especially for those with mobility or transportation issues. However, there are many ways to connect with others, some that don’t require leaving home.

• Reconnect with family and old friends online, over the phone, through holiday cards or letters, or in person. Also, when you reach out to people, suggest actual activities. People are much more likely to respond to specific suggestions rather than a generic “let’s meet up.”

• Join a club or group online or in person. Meetup.com is a great site for this and has many groups for seniors. You can also join a group through a community center, library, church, or similar organization.

• Volunteer. Volunteering is one of the best ways to connect with others, boost self-esteem, and make

a difference in your community.

There are many volunteer opportunities for all abilities. Your local United Way office is a good place to start.

2. Don’t expect perfection. Many times, the holiday season comes with high expectations for picture-perfect ways to celebrate. Realize that not every holiday is like what you see on TV or in your friends’ social media posts.

Celebrate the holidays in your own way and focus your thoughts on what you have instead of what you don’t have.

3. Take care of yourself. Good nutrition, exercise, and sleep are critical to self-care and wellbeing. Exercise is also a great way to connect with others. Your local YMCA, gym, or fitness center will likely have a variety of classes for just about any skill or mobility level. The YMCA has financial assistance programs and discounts for seniors. Local gyms and fitness centers may also offer a senior discount. Meals on Wheels is also a great program available in almost every community to provide nutritious meals either in a congregate meal site or in-home. This program helps provide good nutrition while also reducing social isolation and loneliness.

4. Share your feelings and ask for help. Finally, be honest with the people you trust, and tell them if you’re feeling lonely. Identify ways that others can help and then ask for that help. Largely, people want to help, but first they need to know that help is needed and what they can do to help. People will generally appreciate this honest and direct communication. Lastly, if you’re feeling overwhelmed with loneliness, consult with a doctor or therapist to see if therapy may help.

New Mobile App for Public Benefits in Wisconsin

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

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documents they need to submit.

Take photos of and submit required documents.

Check the real-time status of submitted documents.

Wisconsin DHS recently launched a new mobile application (app) for people to apply for and manage public benefits. The free app, called MyACCESS, became available on November 12 to a limited number of people as a soft launch, and becomes available to everyone in January 2019. The app is a spinoff of the ACCESS website.

• This app will be helpful for people on or applying for FoodShare, BadgerCare+, long-term care Medicaid, MAPP, Medicaid deductible, and Medicare Savings Programs.

With the new mobile app, people will be able to: • See an overview of the programs they are enrolled in.

• Receive reminders of actions they need to take or verification

For more information, check out these links: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ publications/p02297.pdf https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDHS/bulletins/218649f

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AREA SENIOR CENTER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR A&H

WEBSTER Mondays: Tuesdays:

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:

Located on Cty. H one block south of A & H corner

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

3rd Thurs:

7-9:00 p.m. Pool only

Fridays:

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.

Feel free to come and join us for the activities or just come & visit.

Be sure to visit our Library.

Tuesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks; 1 p.m. cards.

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

Wednesdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Thursdays • 9-11:00 a.m.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Open for coffee and snacks.

Billiards Available Every A.M. Meal by Reservation Each Noon.

Contact Senior Center for other activities

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

Thursday: Pool Friday: 1 p.m. Spades

Fridays • 9-11:00 a.m.

No membership fee required.

1 p.m. Dime Bingo

Wednesday:

Open for coffee and snacks.

Phone 715-463-2940

Center is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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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Holiday Food Safety

BY THE GWAAR LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

Sharing food with friends and family is one of the most anticipated part of the holiday season. To make sure the festivities are fun and not ruined by food illnesses, it is important to know how to purchase, prepare, and store some favorite holiday treats.

BAKED GOODS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers not to eat uncooked cookie dough or batters made with raw fresh eggs. This is because raw fresh eggs may contain the bacteria Salmonella, and flour used in baking has been linked to E. coli outbreaks. Proper and complete cooking kills bacteria that cause these infections.

RAW MEAT For some Wisconsinites, it’s a tradition to eat raw ground beef dishes (often referred to as tiger meat, steak tartare or cannibal sandwiches). It is important to

know that eating these types of foods is not without risk. Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, and Listeria are bacteria that can be found in raw and undercooked beef. Regardless of where you buy your ground beef, these risks are real. Ground beef should ALWAYS be cooked to an internal temperature of 160° F. EGGNOG Traditional eggnog made with raw eggs is also a potential risk, again, because the raw egg may contain the bacteria Salmonella.

Even though cooking can destroy the disease-causing bacteria, consumers can still become ill when the eggnog is left at room temperature for several hours before being consumed. Pasteurized eggnog beverages sold in grocery dairy cases are a safe alternative, but even these products should be kept refrigerated.

APPLE CIDER Apple cider is often served during the holiday season. Apple

cider and most juices available at grocery stores are pasteurized or otherwise treated to destroy harmful bacteria. However, unpasteurized or raw juice may be found in the refrigerated sections of grocery stores, or at health-food stores, cider mills, or farmers markets. Such juices must have the following warning on the label: WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.

If you can’t tell whether a juice has been processed to destroy harmful bacteria, either don’t use the product or boil it to kill any harmful bacteria.

Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

For more information about general food safety tips, visit https:// www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/safety.htm

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Become an SMP Volunteer Training near you in January 2019 • • •

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For more information, contact Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol at 1-888-818-2611 or email smp-wi@gwaar.org

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Tips for diffusing family conflict JANE MAHONEY GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING

Providing care for a loved one through a debilitating illness or at life’s end can create stress on individuals and families alike. Each family member has his/her own response to the difficult situation and will have varying levels of commitment to help.

Each person handles stress, grief and change in their own way and will also have different ideas of what is best for the loved one needing care.

Good communication is essential in keeping families strong through a difficult time. Disagreements are sure to arise but the key to success is to diffuse the conflict before feelings are hurt and long-lasting damage is done. Here are some tips that will help you avoid conflict and make your caregiving journey less stressful and more successful.

BE HONEST Say that you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, scared, sad, etc. Then work together to diminish these feelings. Use “I” statements to avoid blaming others.

VALUE EVERYONE’S IDEAS AND OPINIONS Don’t judge. There is not just one right way to provide care for someone.

CONSIDER COUNSELING Caring for a loved one is stressful for even the healthiest families. Attend a support group with family members or seek private counseling if you fear relationships are about to be torn apart.

SHARE RESPONSIBILITY When everyone has a task or responsibility (however small) a sense of teamwork is shared.

When times get tough, remind each other that it is the disease that has caused the challenge. Blame the disease, not the person with the disease (or each other) for hard times.

STEP BACK AND LOOK AT THE LARGER PICTURE Sometimes we get hung up on a certain issue and lose sight of the more important goal (like happiness, safety and/or independence).

IF YOU ARE THE MAIN CAREGIVER, GET SOME RESPITE! Taking a break from your daily duties can boost your spirits and in turn help you communicate better.

LISTEN! Be an active listener by focusing on what is being said, including body language, without interrupting. We often miss much of what someone is saying because we are busy thinking about what we will say next. Or we “tune out” what is being said because we think we’ve already heard it.

NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING. When doling out tasks, be specific and clear to avoid misunderstandings. Write things down.

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STEER AWAY FROM EMOTIONS. If something you’ve said has sparked strong emotions in someone (anger, tears, sarcasm), apologize and try again at a different time and in another way. If you are becoming emotional, ask to talk about it later after you’ve calmed down.

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Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, conďŹ dent, and possess a great deal of energy and pride in workmanship.

The person will have a sincere interest in children and be able to perform a wide array of duties while contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work both collaboratively and independently, follow written and/or oral directions, and maintain good work habits. Excellent communication skills are a must. Having proof of a stable work history will be essential.

Responsibilities: Daily cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building. Position requires ability to utilize custodial equipment to perform duties, such as: stripping and resurfacing ďŹ&#x201A;oors, dry mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, snow removal, and ability to stand for extended periods of time and safely lift 65 lbs.

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Send a letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation) and a copy of any pertinent licenses. This position will remain open until ďŹ lled.

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The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

Green Valley Dental Care is looking to add a full-time Dental Operations Manager (DOM) to our growing practice. The DOM will oversee daily dental clinic operations in conjunction with our Office Manager with a focus on ensuring a superb patient experience. The DOM will supervise front desk and clinical team members ensuring that there is proper communication and a smooth workflow. Daily duties of the DOM also include answering phone calls, filing insurance claims, registering and checking out patients. Previous experience in the dental field is required; management experience is preferred. Our ideal candidate would be a team-oriented problem solver and have knowledge of the insurance claims process.

Benefits include paid time off & holidays, 401k, & dental careGVDC does not offer traditional health insurance. Position approximately 36 hours/week; starting salary dependent on experience. Please email CV to karenkloek@greenvalleydentalcare.com or deliver in person.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG

POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Applications are now being accepted to fill one part time position of 20 hours/week. This individual also must be willing to work other hours as needed.

This position will report to the Chief of Police of the Grantsburg Police Department.

Salary: Salary depends on qualifications.

Qualifications: U.S. Citizen; 18 years of age or older; high school diploma or itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equivalent with preference given to those who have attended college/business school or training. Must have excellent working knowledge in computers and word-processing.

Skills: Persons must possess good oral, written, problem solving skills and positive work ethic, excellent moral character and enjoy working in a team environment.

This position is sensitive and requires confidentiality.

Accuracy is a must. This position will also include light cleaning of the police department offices.

Apply: By submitting a resume and letter of application by 4:30 p.m. on January 2, 2019 to the Village of Grantsburg, 316 South Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840, 715-463-2405.

Applications will be screened and those most qualified for the position will be invited for the interview process.

The selected candidate will be offered a conditional job offer and subjected to a background check. There will be a one-year probationary period.

The Village of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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26 BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD JULIUS DIESTERHAFT Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 54 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 02-02-1931 and date of death 11-03-2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1821 Boyd Rd., Barronett, WI 54813.

3. All interested persons have waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 7, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren. Wisconsin, Room 205. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar December 7, 2018 Robyn Heinecke 137 27-1/2 Ave. Cumberland, WI 54829 715-822-3524 WNAXLP (Dec. 12, 19 & 26)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED

STATE OF WISCONSIN, BURNETT COUNTY TO: LEROY THOMPSON And/or Mortgagees, and/ or Occupants, and/or Lien-Holders, and/or Land Contract Vendors, their Heirs or Assigns, known or unknown, of the premises. You or each of you are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of a tax certificate numbered ‘256’ dated 9/3/2015 issued for unpaid 2014 taxes of $23.70 on the following described real estate situated in said county and state to wit: TOWN OF JACKSON Tax ID: 6702 Acres: 0 PIN: 07-012-2-40-15-10-5 15-128-019000 10-40-15W DEERPATH ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 9 That such amounts will bear interest and related costs as provided by law.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that after expiration of three months from the date of the completion of service of publication hereof upon you, Burnett County will apply for a tax deed on the above described real estate.

Dated at Siren, Wisconsin this December 7, 2018 Judith Dykstra, Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (Dec. 12, 19, 26)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF TAX DEED

STATE OF WISCONSIN, BURNETT COUNTY TO: DAN NELSON; MARGARET A SLACK And/or Mortgagees, and/ or Occupants, and/or Lien-Holders, and/or Land

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Contract Vendors, their Heirs or Assigns, known or unknown, of the premises. You or each of you are hereby notified that Burnett County is the owner and holder of a tax certificate numbered ‘121’ dated 9/3/2015 issued for unpaid 2014 taxes of $6.63 on the following described real estate situated in said county and state to wit: TOWN OF DEWEY Tax ID: 33934 Acres: 0.16 PIN: 07-008-2-38-14-02-5 05-011-015300 02-38-14W OUTLOT 1 CSM#4537 V25 P44 #428717 (GL 11) (RD) That such amounts will bear interest and related costs as provided by law.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that after expiration of three months from the date of the completion of service of publication hereof upon you, Burnett County will apply for a tax deed on the above described real estate.

Dated at Siren, Wisconsin this December 7, 2018 Judith Dykstra, Burnett County Treasurer WNAXLP (Dec. 12, 19, 26)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger with Firstar Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

Erika J. Burger, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2018CV000022 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on July 11, 2018 in the amount of $60,593.38, I will sell at public auction in the main lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872, on January 22, 2019 At 10:00 AM, all of the following described premises, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN BURNETT COUNTY, STATES OF WISCONSIN: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SW 1/4 NE 1/4), SECTION SEVENTEEN (17), TOWNSHIP FORTY(40) NORTH, RANGE SEVENTEEN (17) WEST, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Street Address: 28662 North River Road, Danbury, WI 54830 Tax Key No. 07-036-2-4017-17-1 03-000-01200 Legacy PIN 036-4417-01 900 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES, SUPERIOR LIENS OR OTHER LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK or CERTIFIED FUNDS, payable to the Clerk of Courts (10% down payment at sale,

balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval; down payment to be forfeited if payment not received timely). Buyer must comply with minimum bidder qualifications as set forth in Wis. Stat. § 846.155. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax in addition to the purchase price.

Ronald L. Wilhelm Sheriff of Burnett County, Wisconsin Codilis, Moody & Circelli, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 50-18-00400 WNAXLP (Dec. 12, 19, 26)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Amy Lynn Mrdutt By (Petitioner) Amy Lynn Mrdutt NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 2018 CV 165 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Amy Lynn Mrdutt To: Amy Lynn Wright Birth Certificate: Amy Lynn Wright IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: HON. MELISSIA R MOGEN Burnett County Government Center 7410 County Road K #220 Siren, WI 54872 Date January 29, 2019 Time 9:30 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process please call 715-349-2147 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date.

Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL a newspaper published in BURNETT COUNTY, STATE OF WISCONSIN.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Circuit Court Judge Hon. Melissia R Mogen December 7, 2018 WNAXLP (Dec. 19, 26, Jan 2)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Donald J Meizo Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 53 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 22, 1957 and date of death August 17, 2018, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing

address of 6915 County Rd A, Webster, WI 54893.

3. All interested persons have waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 6, 2019.

5. A claim by be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Rd K, Siren, WI 54872, Room 205. /s/ Jacqueline O. Baasch Probate Registrar Dominic Meizo PO Box 344 Webster, WI 54893 612-235-0528 WNAXLP (Dec. 26, Jan. 2, 9)

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE To the Town Board, Town of Swiss, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned R & J Grocery Enterprises, LLC, hereby applies for a Class “A” Beer and “Class A” Liquor License to be used from January 28, 2019 to June 30, 2019 at Wayne’s Foods Plus, 7413 Main St., Danbury, WI 54830.

The Town Board will consider the application January 2, 2019, at a special town board meeting.

Dated December 19, 2018 Judith Dykstra, Clerk Town of Swiss WNAXLP (Dec. 26)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust Series 2016-CTT ℅ Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, 15480 Laguna Canyon Road Irvine, California 92618 Plaintiff vs.

Donald J. Songetay and Unknown Spouse of Donald J. Songetay 27653 Leef Road Webster, WI 54893 Mary M. Hartmann and Unknown Spouse of Mary M. Hartmann 27653 Leef Road Webster, WI 54893 Defendants Case No. 18CV148 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $10,000.00 FORTY DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To: Mary Hartmann and spouse of Mary Hartmann You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after December 26, 2018, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The

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answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court, Burnett County Courthouse, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872. and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is: O’Dess and Associates, S.C., 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403, Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

O’Dess and Associates, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff /s/ M. Abigail O’Dess Bar Code No. 1017869 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED RIPRAP Robert Ostler, 222 Quail Street, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to replace wooded retaining wall timbers for a length of 125feet on the shores of Webb Lake.

The project is located in the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 17, Township 41 North, Range 14 West, Town of Webb Lake, Burnett County.

The project will consist of removing the falling seawall logs and replacing with 10-inch x 10-inch x 8-inch saw logs on the face and 1-¼-inch treated tongue and groove between saw logs and embankment.

The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and a public informational hearing, if requested.

The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11 and 30.12(3m), Stats., and ch.

NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, and ensure that the required mitigation meets the standards in s. 281.36(3r), Stats.

If the project impacts wetlands.

The Department has made a tentative determination

that it will issue the permit or contract for the proposed activity.

If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the Department’s permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/ water/SitePages/Permit%20 Search.aspx and search for WP-IP-NO-2018-7-X0919T08-44-33.

Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Any person may submit comments and/or request a public informational hearing by emailing Dan.Harrington@ wisconsin.gov or writing Dan Harrington, 810 West Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801

by U.S. mail. If you are submitting general comments on the proposal, they must be emailed or postmarked within 30 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. If you are requesting a public informational hearing, the request must be emailed or postmarked within 20 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing.

If no hearing is requested, the department may issue its decision without a hearing. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed.

The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

Docket Number IPNO-2018-7-08880 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources For the Secretary /s/ Dan Harrington Water Management Specialist 12/04/2018 Date WNAXLP (Dec. 26)

EARLY DEADLINE The deadline for the Jan. 2 issue of the Sentinel is Fri., Dec. 28 at noon.

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Early Deadline The deadline for the Jan. 2 issue will be Thursday, Dec. 27 at noon PUBLIC NOTICE

Parents charged in torture of Wisconsin girl at home

TOWN OF JACKSON BURNETT COUNTY WISCONSIN AMENDED SECTION V. ORDINANCE J-52

IVAN MORENO ASSOCIATED PRESS

Town of Jackson has amended section V. of Ordinance J-52 ATV - UTV Route Ordinance.

MILWAUKEE —Milwaukee prosecutors charged the father and stepmother of a 15-year-old Wisconsin girl who was tortured, beaten and forced to stay in an empty room for months, according to documents released Thursday.

Authorities discovered the abuse Dec. 5 at a home in Cudahy, a suburb of Milwaukee, when a police officer went to the house on a report of a teenage girl throwing boiling water on another teen, prosecutors said. The criminal complaint alleges that the parents enlisted the help of other underage children in the house to harm the 15-year-old girl, who was not identified.

The police officer found the girl in tattered, soiled clothes and with lacerations and bruises on her face.

What the officer “observed shocked him,” prosecutors said.

The girl told investigators she was pulled from school in November of 2017 and restricted to her room for the last few months. When she was found, she didn’t know it was December. It’s unclear from the charging documents what precipitated the abuse.

The following routes are designated all-terrain vehicle [and utility terrain vehicle] routes in the town: Mallard Lake Rd, Sewall Rd, Alden Rd, Clear Sky Rd, Greeder Rd, Pratt Rd, Greer Rd, Leef Rd, Overland Trailway, Sweger Rd, Sieben Rd, Ham Lake Rd, Mail Rd, Eagle Lake Rd, Lang Rd, Deer Path Rd, Shore Rd, Chalet Rd, Three Mile Rd, Loon Creek Trail, Kilkare Rd, Booner Lake Rd, Voyager Rd, Treasure Island Rd & Treasure Island Trlway, Treasure Island Court, Treasure Island Drive, Whispering Pines Rd, Loon Lake Rd, Meyers Rd, Ford Rd, Moro Rd, Fox Ridge from County C to Morningstar, Morningstar Drive, Bushey Rd, Fox Rd, Thompson Rd, Thompson By Rd, Moser Rd, Pope Rd, Skylight Rd, and Green Trail.

Section VI D. Additional restrictions: All all-terrain vehicle [and utility terrain vehicle] routes in the Town of Jackson are closed from April 1st to the Friday of Memorial day weekend. (Burnett County forest trails are also closed during this time frame). This paragraph is deleted.

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Kevin Michael Boon, 47, and Felicia Boon, 34, each face six charges, including false imprisonment, chronic neglect of a child, and physical abuse of a child. Both are out on $10,000 bail and have been ordered to have no contact with the victim and can only see some of their other children under supervision from child protective services.

Their attorneys did not immediately respond to messages for comment.

According to a criminal complaint, other juveniles in the home repeatedly hit the victim with a metal pole and belt, burned her with water and used zip ties to restrain her. They also withheld food and water for days. Prosecutors say Kevin Boon installed an alarm in the room where the 15-year-old girl was staying to find out if she ever left.

Prosecutors say the girl managed to sneak out of her room and used a cell phone to call an aunt to ask for help and she called police.

The Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office said they can’t release information about the other children in the house because they’re minors. If they’re charged, it will be in children’s court and the information won’t be public.

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Wisconsin’s early voting limit challenged in federal court on Friday, just over three weeks before he is replaced by Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers who defeated him in November. Other bills Walker signed that passed during the lame-duck session would limit the powers of Evers and the incoming Democratic attorney general.

Michigan’s Republican legislators also are weighing legislation resembling Wisconsin’s that would strip or dilute the authority of incoming elected Democrats. The push in both states mirrors tactics employed by North Carolina Republicans in 2016.

Wisconsin Democrats won election to every statewide office on the ballot in November, including defeating Walker. Republicans, however, maintained majority control of the Legislature and quickly convened the lame-duck session to pass bills Walker could sign before he leaves office on Jan. 7.

In the November election, the overwhelmingly Democratic cities of Madison and Milwaukee allowed for voting six weeks prior to the election, far longer than in smaller and more conservative communities across Wisconsin.

In total, more than 565,000 people voted early, the most for a midterm election in Wisconsin history.

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON—The fight over restricting early voting in Wisconsin returned to federal court Monday, three days after Gov. Scott Walker signed into law a new limit passed during a lame-duck legislative session.

A coalition of liberal groups, with the support of former Democratic U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, asked a federal judge to block implementation of the early voting restrictions. The same judge in 2016 struck down a similar two-week early voting limitation as unconstitutional.

Attorneys for the groups argued that Republicans called the lame-duck session “as part of a partisan attempt to retain and regain power” and the early voting limitation was “in direct violation” of the court’s 2016 order.

Holder, in a statement, said Walker and Republicans showed a “blatant disregard for a previous court ruling and refusal to listen to the will of the people.” He called it “another shameful mark on the legacy of Scott Walker and his allies in the Legislature.”

Walker signed the new limits into law

Walker and Republicans who pushed for the two-week limit said the time frame for voting early should be uniform across the state, not left up to each community to determine. Walker argued it was an issue of fairness.

Local communities could decide when within the two-week period to offer early voting.

Walker and Republicans showed a “blatant disregard for a previous court ruling and refusal to listen to the will of the people.”

Eric Holder Former Democratic U.S. Attorney General U.S. District Judge James Peterson, in striking down the two-week early voting limitation in 2016, said then that the move was designed by the Republicans who passed it to give them a partisan advantage and limit the ability of African Americans and Hispanics living in Wisconsin’s largest cities to vote.

Peterson rejected the fairness argu-

ment in 2016, saying then that “the purported consistency is illusory.” Rather than working to expand early voting in smaller communities, the state limited it in large ones, he wrote in 2016.

The same groups that sued in 2016 — One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund — went back to court Monday. Holder’s group, the National Redistricting Foundation, is not a part of the lawsuit but voiced support.

The groups asked the court to act to strike down the early voting change before the next statewide general election on April 2.

They also asked the court to strike down two other provisions related to Wisconsin’s voter ID law that were included in the lame-duck bills but previously struck down by Peterson in 2016.

One would require university and college IDs used for voting to be unexpired. Another would limit the time period — from 180 days to 60 days — that receipts given to people who are seeking a free ID from the state could be used as valid ID to vote.

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The simple beauty of Christmas

Eddie Crise United Methodist Churches

Sometimes it feels like Christmas can feature some of our most extravagant moments. One image that comes to mind are the young couples on Lexus commercials surprising one another with luxury cars wrapped with a giant bow outside their front door. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not happening in our house this year!

But I did have fun learning about folks that go big for Christmas. First let me introduce you to Cathy Griffin of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Cathy has gradually been adding to Christmas tree collection. This year she has a whopping 184 trees taking up space in her home. Every Christmas tree has its own

theme including Elvis Presley, Star Wars, and Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Wonderful Life.

Michael and Lyn Farnes of East Sussex, England decorate their house with 20,000 Christmas lights. Just imagine the electricity bill for that house! And of course I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the YouTube video of a light display timed perfectly to Carol of the Bells by Trans Siberian Orchestra.

All of that extravagance aside there is a simple beauty to the Christmas story that we can find in a simple grace, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light is breaking into the world, and the story of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love in human form is what this Christmas season is all about.

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Pastor Peter Johnson 7615 County Rd U, Danbury, WI A church of the unchurched for the unchurched Sunday - Soup in the Coop 5:30 pm | Worship 6 pm

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

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

ATLAS ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 2110 295th Ave. Cty. Rd. B Worship: 11:00 am | Sunday School: 11:15 am

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

CHICKEN COOP CHURCH

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor Paul Peterson | 715-327-8012 507 Wisconsin Ave. N. www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org Sunday Worship: 8:30 am Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays LWF3: 5-7 pm - 1st & 3rd Wed of month

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

715-656-4010 | 7535 Peet St. Sunday - Adult Sunday School: 9 am Morning Service: 10 am | Evening Service: 7 pm Monday - Bible Study: 6:30 pm

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Kookho Kim & Pastor Ran Yoo 715-463-2624 | Worship 9 am | Fellowship 10 am Christian Ed. Class (all ages) 10:30 am Nursery Available

PILGRAM LUTHERAN FREDERIC (ELCA)

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

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

ST. LUKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNITED METHODIST Pastor Arveda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? Kirk Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am | Fellowship following Wed. Service: 5:15 pm | Church Sch: Wed. 3:45 - 5 pm Wheelchair accessible | Childcare available

Interim Pastor Michael Peterson 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Worship 9:30 am Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM) Communion celebrated every Sunday Christian Education - Wed. afternoon & evening

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

Pastors Douglas Olson, Myron Carlson.

Danny Wheeler & Ralph Thompson 7615 County Rd. U | 715-866-8281 www.yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday

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

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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

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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.

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

Dan Slaikeu, Pastor | 715-488-2456 Worship 10 am | Sun. School 10:30 am Mid-Week Bible Study | Call for info

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

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

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

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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: 10:30 am (Sept-May) Sunday School: 9 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 Assoc. Pastors: Jeremiah and Bek Stavne Care Pastor: Carolyn Marquardt Teens Pastors: Josh and Abby Larsen Kids Pastor: Crystal McDonald 23811 State Rd. 35/PO Box 21 | 715-349-5750 adventurechurchsiren.com Sunday Worship: 9 & 10:30 am

Gene E. Jahnke, 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 Paul Peterson, Pastor Worship: 10:30 am | Sunday School: 9:30 am Coffee Hour: 9:30 am | Nursery available

John Peterson, Pastor 11841 Cty. Rd. Z | 715-327-8384 Sun. School: 9:45 am | Sun. Worship: 11 am Communion: 1st & 2nd Sunday

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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

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

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

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

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

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

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster Church Service: 9:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Sun. School & Choir Practice: 10:45 am

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

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

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

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

PUZZLES CLUES ACROSS

ANSWERS

1. Thick piece of something 5. Engine additive 8. Anticipated arrival time 11. French commune 13. Cigarette (slang) 14. Nobleman 15. Ghana capital 16. Adam’s wife 17. Most popular student 18. Where you currently are 20. Increase motor speed 21. Queen of Sparta 22. North, South and Central 25. Churchgoer 30. Russian empress 31. Female daredevils organization 32. Relating to music 33. Female body part 38. Tyrion Lannister 41. Honored 43. Argentine footballer 45. Novices 47. Wings 49. Doctors’ group 50. Packers’ QB 55. Qatar capital 56. Unpleasant noise 57. Lovable elephant 59. Sleeping 60. Lute 61. Weight of a liter of hydrogen 62. Crimson 63. Returned material authorization (abbr.)

64. Employee plan

CLUES DOWN 1. Helps little firms 2. Type of curtain 3. Online stock exchange 4. Irish castle 5. Audio-system

6. Places to grab a drink 7. What’s coming 8. Designed chairs 9. Stepped on 10. Genus of birds 12. Consume 14. Ancient Syrian city 19. Australian brewery 23. Not present 24. Necktie 25. What part of (abbr.)

26. Type of compound 27. Jogged quickly 28. Roth is one type 29. Mineral 34. Purpose 35. Financial term (abbr.)

36. Orange is the New Black character

37. Used to cut and shape wood 39. Bullfighter 40. Top of the line 41. Hill 42. Greek mountain 44. Angola’s capital 45. Expressed pleasure 46. Fermented honey beverage 47. Month in the Jewish calendar 48. Frontal is one type 51. Basics 52. Uncommon 53. Broad kimono sashes 54. European defense organization 58. Box score term

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Siren 4K students get in the holiday spirit JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL

Josie Peterson and ConLee Karsten were getting into the Christmas spirit during “Santa’s Chimney” which came with little finger puppets.

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Above: Maddy Peterson was really into the opening number “Over the River and Through the Woods.”

Right: Barott Strege was ready when he got his bell and continued to belt out “Jingle Bells.”

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Siren’s 4k students sang a selection of six Christmas songs on the night of Dec. 20 in Siren’s auditorium.

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The many sounds of Christmas

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The Grantsburg Elementary School had their Christmas program on Thursday putting on two performances to a packed house in the high school auditorium. Above, Owen Swenson, Grady Carlson and Cypher Johnson shiver as they sing about “Mittens and Gloves.”

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Audrey Anderson was very animated during the “Nice, Not Naughty” song. Below, Josiah Walters shows some love to the audience.

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Lauren Hallberg enjoyed singing and dancing.

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Abrianna Taylor and Donovon Johnson got down during “I Feel Like Fa La La La.”

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Connor Bybee did his best Home Alone impression during one of the songs.

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Brynn Jensen does her best reindeer impressions during “If I Were a Reindeer”