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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
MILESTONES
AUGUST 26, 2015
www.burnettcountysentinel.com
OBITUARIES
Kenneth h A. A Bistram, i Sr. S
Kenneth Allen Bistram, age 75, of Grantsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, August 21, 2015. The memorial service for Kenneth A. Bistram was c conducted Tuesday, August 25, 2 2015, at Immaculate Conception C Catholic Church, Grantsburg, w with Deacon Stan Marczak offic ciating, and music provided by K Kathy Tweet. Ken was born in Grantsburg o August 8, 1940, a son of the late on W William and Ione (Nordstrom) B Bistram. He attended local public s schools and was a 1958 graduate o Grantsburg High School. of On April 25, 1959, Kenneth married Diane J. Nowak at St. John’s Catholic Church in Webster. They lived in Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Circle Pines, MN, and then returned to Grantsburg in 1986. Ken and Diane also had a campsite on the Clam Flowage for 25 years, and most recently had a campsite on the Yellow River in Danbury. Ken worked initially at Dalton Gear Company in Minneapolis. He also had been employed at McNally Industries in Grantsburg, Sykes Meats, Upper Lakes Foods, and New York Life Insurance Company. In 1986, Ken joined the staff of Parker-Hannifin Corp. in Grantsburg, and was employed there 18 years, retiring in 2004. For many years, Ken was involved with coaching youth sports, particularly Little League Baseball and youth basketball. He was a member of various men’s bowling leagues over the years, and was a former member of Grantsburg Lions Club. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing, his pontoon, time spent with the grandkids and meat raffles. He could never pass up a “Good Deal” and loved to shop garage sales looking for cast iron pans. Ken is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Ken (Penny) Bistram, Jr., Shari (Scott) Harter, David Bistram, Chuck (Pam) Bistram, and Brian (Beth) Bistram; grandchildren, Aaron and Adam (Kayla) Bistram; Tanya (Paul) Carlson and Tavia Harter; Josh Bistram; Brad, Brett and Matthew Bistram; and Brent Braunschweig and Brittney Bistram; and great-grandchildren, Kylie, Haley, Zachary, Grady, and Arianna. He is also survived by siblings, Art (Pauline) Bistram, Eleanore Aronson, Jerry Bistram (Ann), and Merlin Bistram; brother-in-law, Bob Nowak; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann (Russell) Peterson; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice, in infancy; a brother-in-law, Milton Aronson; and a sister-in-law, Faye Nowak. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Webster-Grantsburg-Siren.
Rosemarie B. Olson Rosemarie Bernice Olson, age 81, of Webster, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. A memorial visitation will be held between 10 and 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Urn interment will follow at Lakeside Orange Cemetery. There w not be a formal service. A will f fellowship luncheon will follow t burial. the Rosemarie was born in Pew waukee, WI, on August 5, 1934, a d daughter of the late Loran J. and B Beatryce R. (Connor) Marmes. H early years were spent in Her N Natrona County, Wyoming, and s was a 1952 graduate of Midshe w High School. west Rosemarie had been employed for many years at Twin Ports Grocery Distribution Center in Superior. She enjoyed golfing, league bowling, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosemarie is survived by sons, Allen (Marlys) Olson, Stephen (Anita) Olson, Bruce (Peggy) Olson, Douglas Olson, and James Olson (David Parker); grandchildren, Kristin Olson, Lisa (Kevin) Pleban, and Brian (Jane) Olson; Jeremy (Stacey) Olson and Sheena (Donovan) Sill; Ryan (Shannon) Olson, Tyler Olson, and Lacy Olson; Marcus Olson (Amy Pedersen); and Joshua (Frey) Olson; great-grandchildren, Charlie Pleban, Danni Rose Pleban, Reed Olson, Nicole Oerlline, Shayla Baken, Jayden Olson and Nevaeh Olson; Rhian Sill and Charley Sill; Reagan Olson; and Nathan Olson. Also surviving are siblings, Patricia (John) Lindquist, Robert (Roberta) Shaffer, Loran (Jane) Marmes, Brian Marmes, Rolly Marmes, Janet Gosdeck, and Sharon Sieler; many nieces and nephews; friend and caretaker, Ruthie. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sylvan C. Olson, on July 4, 1989. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Webster.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Juliana li M. Keepman (St. Lawrence) Juliana Marie Keepman (St. Lawrence), 66, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from complications following a heart attack. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Bridget of Sweden Catholic C Church in Lindstrom, Minn nesota with interment at T Trade River Free Church C Cemetery in Grantsburg. Born May 2, 1949 in St. Paul, J Julie graduated from St. Agn High School in 1967. Julie nes m married Harry Vlahadamis i 1970 and the couple had in t three children. In 1999, Julie m married Jay Paul Keepman, M M.D., of Grantsburg. Julie dedicated her professional life to serving others. She worked for many years as an office manager at Family Eye Clinic in Luck. Julie would later spend years working in similar roles at Minnesota Oncology and Hematology (MOHPA) in St. Paul, and later at Shipp Dental Care in Chisago City. Julie was a caring and generous mother and grandmother. She loved spending time visiting with her children and spoiling her grandchildren and her dogs with endless gifts. But the greatest gift she gave was of her love, her time and her caring for others. She is survived by her children, James Vlahadamis, Lindstrom, MN; Angela (Andrew) Morrow, Lindstrom, MN; and Amanda (Kristopher) Jensen, Center City, MN; and her grandchildren, Brittany, Dominic, Elliott, Isabella, Gabriel, Colton, Reagan, Grayson, Lincoln, Spencer, Prescott, and Edison. Julie is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Patricia St. Lawrence; her fi rst husband, Harry Vlahadamis; and her second husband, Jay Paul Keepman, M.D. Online condolences may be expressed at www. grandstrandfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, MN.
Eunice B. Gardner Eunice B. Gardner, age 83, of Webster, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, at a hospital in Saint Paul, MN. She had been a resident of the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg for the past five years. A memorial service honoring Eunice’s life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2015, at the Continuing Care Centter, Burnett Medical Centter, Grantsburg, with Pastor J John Redlich officiating. M Music will be provided by E Eunice’s daughters, Jeannie a and MaryLou. A time of reffreshments and fellowship w will follow the service. Online condolences may b be expressed at www.swedb berg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster.
PUBLIC NOTICE Long Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan The Long Lake Association will hold a public meeting to discuss the development of the Long Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan. There will be a presentation followed by a Question and Answer session. The public meeting will be held on: Saturday, September 5th, 2015, at 9 A.M. 29912 Arbutus Dr. Danbury, WI 54830 WNAXLP
Grantsburg Village Board Meeting July 13, 2015 The Village of Grantsburg Board of Trustees met on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Grantsburg Village Office, 316 S.Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Present: Glenn Rolloff, Greg Peer, Larry Ebersold, Scott DeRocker, Rod Kleiss, Diane Barton. Absent: Rayna Surdey. President Rolloff called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to adopt Resolution #15-05 and present this to the Burnett County Board of Supervisors for discussion. Rolloff withdrew his motion. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Kleiss to table resolution #15-05 & item 5 (request for airport entitlement dollars from Burnett County) until the August 10, 2015 meeting and to have discussions on this topic with Burnett County District Supervisors who represent the Village of Grantsburg. Carried. Motion Peer, seconded by Barton to not renew a lease from Hedlund Gas (for the airport property). Carried. Motion by Barton seconded by Barton to approve a Class A Beer and Liquor License and Cigarette license to Dixon Venture LLC, Darla Harper, Agent for 200 W. Benson Avenue DBA Grantsburg Country Store effective July 13, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Ebersold to allow the GRO trails committee to utilize Chris Bartlett to look into developing a trail system along Olson Drive. Carried. Motion Rolloff by seconded by Barton to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2015 Administration Committee, June 8, 2015 Village Board Meeting, July 8, 2015 Administration Committee. Carried. Motion by Rolloff seconded by Peer to approve closing of Broadway Avenue on August 4, 2015 from 5:30-9:30 pm. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by DeRocker to approve signing the quit claim deed over to the Grantsburg Fire Association (for the old fire hall property on Oak Street). Carried. Motion by Rolloff seconded by Peer to approve resolution #15-04 CMAR. Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by Ebersold to Adopt Ordinance #15-04 (an ordinance amending code provisions pertaining to placement of items on meeting agenda) and #15-05 (an ordinance establishing a system of Village Board Committees). Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by DeRocker to approve Hummer’s Rendezvous request for outdoor bar setup on 7/17/2015 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (on 7/18/15) and 7/18/15 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (on 7/19/15). Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by DeRocker to approve a bar setup for the American Legion on 7/17/2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (on 7/18/2015), 7/18/2015 from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. (on 7/19/2015) and on 7/19/2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Barton to approve the fence agreement with Jeremy and Angela Anderson of 407 S. Brad Street for placement of their fence on the property line (borders Village property – tennis courts). Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by DeRocker to lease a color copier (MPC2503-RIC) with EO Johnson for 36 months with $1 buyout at $155.46 per month and a maintenance/service plan of $350 per year. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Ebersold to approve the Administration Committee’s recommendation to submit a water rate application and suggest the following rule changes to the PSC: 1) add standby water service charge so all improved parcels with a water main fronting their parcel will pay a monthly or quarterly fee; 2) Change the PFP charge so all parcels pay a monthly or quarterly fee equal to the 5/8” meter rate; 3) Add the option to bill either monthly or quarterly. Estimating the first two months of the quarter and computing the actual usage charge in the third month of the quarter; 4) duplexes must be served by two separate laterals connected to the main. In addition, the use of Stotz & Company’s services is authorized to assist in this process. Carried. Motion by Peer, seconded by Barton to set the 2016 campground rates (the same as 2015) and to approve the 2016 seasonal camper agreement. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Ebersold to approve the following requests from the Burnett County Agricultural Society Fair: •Closure of east side of State Road 48/87 for parking the entire length of the fairgrounds from 8/27/15 through 8/30/15 •Closure of Madison Avenue from Olson Drive to Pine Street for the fair parade on 8/29/15. Carried. Motion by Rolloff, seconded by Peer to approve budget changes as presented (see attached). Carried. Motion by Barton, seconded by DeRocker to approve payment of the bills as presented. Carried. Motion by Kleiss, seconded by Barton to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. Carried. Jennifer Zeiler Village Clerk WNAXLP (August 26)