ANNOUNCEMENTS NEWS - COUNTYWIDE JOHN F. KENNEDY VISITED PRICE COUNTY March 28, 2016 CODE RED ALERT - ARMED AND DANGEROUS INDIVIDUALS ON THE RUN June 3, 2016 "JOEL'S BACK!" - FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH July 18, 2016 INTO THE "WILD" September 15, 2016 WHAT A CATCH! September 23, 2016 NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SUSPICIOUS MAN ON HWY. 111 IN WHITE EXPLORER June 3, 2015 VIDEO: IAP BRINGS JOY TO COLORADO MAN October 16, 2015 LIONITE GEORGIA PACIFIC BUILDING BEING PURCHASED February 3, 2016 NATIONAL FISHING TV SHOW FEATURING FISHING February 18, 2016 SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2016 February 23, 2016 SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 2016 March 10, 2016 SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR APRIL 2016 April 12, 2016 PHILLIPS 4K STUDENTS VISIT ASPIRUS PLEASANT VIEW NURSING HOME April 20, 2016 NEW ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY May 4, 2016 SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR MAY 2016 May 11, 2016 SAMPLE OF POLICE REPORTS FOR JUNE 2016 June 11, 2016 TICK TOCK, WHERE'S THE BANK CLOCK? June 27, 2016 FATAL VEHICLE AND TRAIN ACCIDENT June 28, 2016 KAYAKING FATALITY - RELEASE OF NAME July 6, 2016 16 YEAR OLD FOUND DECEASED July 27, 2016 HONEY, I SHRUNK THE...TOWN! July 28, 2016 PHILLIPS HIGH CLASS OF 1996 REUNION HELD August 1, 2016 MOLEX LLC TO ACQUIRE PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE August 17, 2016 TICK TOCK, UPDATE ON THE BANK CLOCK September 12, 2016 A GOOD IDEA FROM KRISTEN HARPER AND A HELPFUL DONATION FROM IAP AND AREA FAMILIES October 3, 2016 DEADLY CRASH CAUSED BY DRIVER FLEEING PRICE COUNTY POLICE OFFICER October 15, 2016 THE FUTURE OF LOGGER FOOTBALL November 1, 2016 LOGGER SOCCER IS STATE-BOUND November 4, 2016

NEWS - PARK FALLS AND FIFIELD NEWS - PRENTICE AND OGEMA VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL FALL COLORS AT TIMM'S HILL October 16, 2015 REST ASSURED, CATERPILLAR SALE STILL IN THE WORKS August 4, 2016 MISSING RESIDENT FOUND DECEASED August 12, 2016 FORMER CATERPILLAR PLANT PURCHASED October 3, 2016 OPINIONS - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PRICE COUNTY CARES - DONATIONS NEEDED MICHAEL LINDER ACCIDENT AND GOFUNDME DETAILS August 27, 2015 BENEFIT FOR AUSTIN BIRKHOLZ July 15, 2016 BENEFIT FOR DIEGO SURMAN August 10, 2016 FUNDRAISER FOR MARY HEINZ November 2, 2016 BUCCANEERS & LOGGERS HOLD "FIGHT LEUKEMIA NIGHT" FOR JE'ANN JOHNSON December 14, 2016 SPOTLIGHT - PEOPLE OF PRICE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS RESIDENT, LACI SCHUH, OWNER OF THE DREAMER BOUTIQUE April 20, 2016 SPOTLIGHT ON PRENTICE RESIDENT, DARLENE MCMULLEN May 5, 2016 SPOTLIGHT ON BUTTERNUT / PARK FALLS RESIDENT, SKYLER DURAL May 31, 2016 SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS RESIDENT, TRAVIS NEZ June 25, 2016

INTO THE "WILD" September 15, 2016 Mosquitoes. Rocks falling from their grasp as they tried to climb to safety. A twisted ankle resulting in a sprain. Blisters. Homesickness. Tears. Happiness. Exhaustion. Accomplishment. Those may sound like things experienced on a season of “Survivor,” but it was instead the hiking “vacation” taken by Vickie Roberts, Kim Fuhr, Emily Fuhr, and Shelby Reukauf this mid-summer. The excursion was sparked by reading the book and watching the movie, “Wild.” “I’m going to do this trail when Mitchell [her youngest son] graduates,” Vickie Roberts decided, which meant no earlier than the Summer of 2017. Enter Kim and Emily Fuhr. They had known of Vickie’s interest to hike a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and they had also read “Wild.” While Skyping in February, this mother-daughter duo decided that when Emily returned from her year abroad in Germany, they were going to hike the trail. “My family begged Vickie to go [earlier than she planned], basically because they did not trust Emily and I not to die,” stated Kim. It did not take long before Emily’s friend, Shelby, was in the mix. Vickie added that they felt a group of four would be the most safe. In case someone got hurt, one of the hikers could stay with the hurt person and the other two could go for help. It was that type of planning which allowed them to accomplish a successful 15 day hike that covered almost 200 miles. Their 40 pound packs were carefully created with food and water reserves being the heaviest part of the load. Since Kim’s brother lives in Washington near the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, he was their emergency contact should something go terribly wrong. The hikers also studied that section of the trail so they had an idea of what they would be facing, plus they had a GPS app and maps. Their close family members created a texting circle so that when any one of them received word from the hikers, where a text message or phone call got through with the intermittent service, all could be notified of their safety and progress. “It must have been hard for the families we left behind,” Shelby noted. Another huge element of preparation was training. All four of the ladies tried to find hiking opportunities wherever they traveled. Vickie remarked, “There are a lot of neat places in Price County that you forget about that we rediscovered.” Vickie and Kim did the most extensive training in Price County, visiting such trails as the Tuscobia Trail in Park Falls, a trail off Hwy. 70 in Fifield, the ATV Georgetown trails (that go from Carpenter Creek to Kennan), an ATV to ski trail near Solberg, the Timm’s Hill Trail to Rib Lake, and the Ice Age Trail near Westboro. Little did they know that the 10 mile long Ice Age Trail would help set the compass for their hike out west. It was a hot, buggy, difficult hike. Before that hike, they had planned to travel an average of 16 miles per day for 17 days on the PCT. After that trail experience, they decided that 13 ½ miles for 15 days with one day off in the middle seemed like a more reasonable goal for first-time PCT hikers. Before the big adventure on the PCT, Vickie and Kim embarked on one larger trail hike with Jeff Schillinger’s outdoor education class in mid-May, heading to the Porcupine Mountains. Vickie said it was a “really good experience which we appreciated from Jeff....We had more river crossings and deeper [water] in the Porcupine Mountains than on the PCT.” With as much preparation as possible, July 20th started Day 1 of the hike on the PCT. Trail Angels, which are people who help hikers on the trail, gave them a ride to their starting point. “We spent seven nights on the PCT from north of Cascade Locks, Oregon to White Pass, Washington,” Kim stated. “We hiked about 100 miles on that stretch.” On Day 8, they had a “zero day,” which means they did not hike. Instead, they arrived at a town the size of Fifield where they could shower and resupply. It had a mart, gas station, and ski lodge. They were also able to get mail there, so they had sent themselves some supplies, and Shelby’s mom also sent them some encouraging words, which they appreciated. “That’s the town we were so excited to get to!” Vickie said. Kim continued explaining their journey, “We spent five nights in the Olympic National Park. For two nights we slept on and hiked the beach on the Pacific Ocean by Sand Point (The Ozette Ranger Station). Then we hiked through the Hoh Rain Forest up to the Seven Lakes Basin in the Olympic Mountains. I love the mountains, so to see parts of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains that you absolutely cannot see unless you hike and camp was wonderful.” The hikers camped in primitive campsites, which was encouraged on the trail. Most areas had water nearby that they could filter to prepare as drinking water. Areas that did not have water nearby were called “dry camping.” The ladies usually started hiking at 9 a.m., would take an hour-long leisurely lunch, and then were settled back into a campsite by early to mid evening. “My love for ramen noodles got me through the hike,” Shelby joked, “because that is what I had for dinner every night and loved it!” She said a positive attitude was also very helpful. The temperatures ranged from the 50s to low 70s with only a couple days of some rain, so they were able to keep fairly dry and comfortable. “The fact that we could see our progress every day was amazing,” Emily shared. “On the first day we saw Mount Adams far in the distance, on the third day we camped on the side of it, and by the fifth day it was far behind us. I also loved that we would start at the base of the mountain and barely see the cloudy top and by the end of the day, we would be up above the clouds. Pushing our limits and what we were capable of to cover the distances and the heights was my favorite part.” “I was scared to do the water crossings,” Vickie admitted. However, they were always able to traverse over a river crossing and stay dry either because the logs had been put across it or there were stepping stones, so they never used their water shoes. It was another force of nature that ended up being their greatest opponent. Snow. While they were expecting to hike through some snow, they did not expect quite as much at that time of year as they encountered. On Day 1 they saw a little patch of snow and figured that would be the bulk of it. Shelby explained, “We came across several small patches of snow that we had to cross over and this made Emily and I very happy because all we wanted to do was say we hiked over snow. Little did we know that this snow and the ever increasing elevation would lead to the scariest day of our lives,” which was Day 6, the day the terrain changed. The first indication was when Shelby walked to the mountain side to take a photo and discovered the snow was thigh-high! The group then realized they needed to walk in previous hiker’s footprints. Following in “other hikers’ shoes” didn’t mean it was going to be easy. As if walking “The Knife,” a half mile ridge where hikers must continue in single file, does not sound harrowing enough, at least they were prepared for that. Things they could not prepare for were much more tricky, such as coming upon a 1/4 mile stretch of snow, unaware when it would end. The field of snow was on a 60 degree angle. “If you slipped and started sliding, you would probably slide for 500 feet down without stopping,” Kim said. Then they came across “the boulder,” which Shelby called “the experience of a lifetime.” “It was about the size of an SUV,” according to Vickie. They approached the boulder in single file, each one of them having to climb it alone to continue on the trail. Having to test each rock for stability, to make sure they had a solid hold, was nerve-wracking. Properly climbing that boulder was imperative to their safety. “I went up first,” Shelby said. “It was so scary because every rock I tested to make sure was secure would fall out of the dirt and tumble down the hill. I hugged the side of the mountain so tight that bruises covered my legs. I was the most scared I have ever been in my entire life.” Emily added, “It was terrifying, climbing up this huge rock knowing that if we fell down the rock, the momentum would take us right down the steep mountainside.” “Our knees were shaking,” Vickie said, but she said it was “scary but exhilarating” to conquer such a feat. Since she was the last one up the boulder, looking straight up as she climbed, she could see the other three hikers above her, cheering her on. “I was always kind of afraid of heights, and I confirmed that I still am,” she quipped. Teamwork, however, often pulled them through their days of trial on the trail. “The very best part of this trip was doing it with the group of girls that I went with. They were great!” Shelby beamed. “We annoyed each other, laughed at each other, prayed together, and most importantly kept each other going as everyone encouraged each other and motivated each other on our down days.” “Vickie and I loved having the two young 19 year olds with us,” Kim said. “They kept things light. On Day 2, we had to hike up a lot in a short amount of mileage. We went slow. When we were all breathing pretty hard and trudging up this mountain, Vickie would sing to us to keep us going. Later, when the 19 year olds were kicking our butts because their training was basically the first three days of the PCT, they started to sing.” She said that if someone likes hiking, she would recommend an overnight backpacking trip somewhere and then to proceed from there. Kim also stated, “[The hike] made me feel strong, appreciate nature, and really have some quality time with people I love.” “We made it a vacation,” Vickie added. Given the entire trail from Mexico to Canada is about 2,600 miles long, they came across many thru-hikers, most of them traveling northward, who would easily cover 30 miles per day. On the first couple of days, they would see 4 to 12 people on any given day because they were in a rather remote section. The second part of the hike was more populated. “Nearly every hiker we met was so friendly and easy to talk to, whether they were joking, offering words of encouragement, or advice. [The thru-hikers’] determination was incredible and they were all ages and from all over the world. They had seen so much and would answer any questions we had about their journeys,” Emily shared. Along with the wonderful people, they also saw two bear, mountain goats, a marmot, muskrats, and deer. Clearly these ladies found way more positives than negatives during their experience. Vickie is using her “fear” of heights as a challenge to propel her forward instead of hold her back. “I’m already ready to do another one, because I can conquer this heights thing!” “I believe all of us are thinking about our next hike,” Kim added. If you would like more information about the Pacific Crest Trail, visit the website of the Pacific Crest Trail at http://www.pcta.org WHAT A CATCH! September 23, 2016 On September 15th, D.B. Young caught a 74 inch, 83 pound dressed weight Lake Sturgeon on the north fork of the Flambeau River in Price County. After hanging overnight, the fish measured 80 inches as can be seen in the photo given D.B. is six feet tall. Since this fish was landed with a twelve pound test line, it could be a Wisconsin State record for that class of line. Photo taken by C.L. Young.

NEWS - COUNTYWIDE JOHN F. KENNEDY VISITED PRICE COUNTY March 28, 2016 Did you know that on St. Patrick's Day (March 17) of 1960, John F. Kennedy stopped in Phillips and Park Falls on his campaign route? CODE RED ALERT - ARMED AND DANGEROUS INDIVIDUALS ON THE RUN June 3, 2016 The Price County Sheriff's Office and Park Falls Police Department are attempting to locate two male individuals, approximately 23 years of age, who fled on foot and are considered armed & dangerous. The subjects were last seen in the woods behind McDonald's. Both subjects are described as having a darker complexion, dark hair, and goatees. One subject is wearing a tan or pink button-down shirt, khaki pants, and flip flops. The other is wearing a black zipper jacket and blue jeans. Contact 911 immediately if you see these subjects. DO NOT APPROACH. My Price County will post a message when we are notified that the subjects have been apprehended. UPDATE as of 3:25 p.m.: According to the Price County Sheriff's Department, Adrian Luis Rodriguez has been apprehended. The other man is still at large. The subject is described as having a darker complexion, dark hair, and goatee. The subject is wearing a tan or pink button down shirt, khaki pants, and flip flops. "JOEL'S BACK!" - FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH July 18, 2016 Photo Credit: Lynn Seidl This photo set shows Joel soon after his accident, in the hospital in July 2015 and him enjoying a day of ice fishing in February 2016. Photo Credit: Kendra Goll This photo set, taken by Kendra Goll, shows Joel hours before his accident, days after his accident in the hospital, and stages from his miraculous progress over the past year. Photo Credit: Kendra Goll Joel & Kendra Goll tell their story one year after Joel’s Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Kendra Williams, raised in Phillips, and Joel Goll, raised in Arbor Vitae, were destined to meet one night at The Little Brown Jug in Minocqua. Having seen her once before, Joel already knew he was interested, and so their romance began. Fast forward through all the fun times of dating and getting to know one another, and Joel & Kendra became united in marriage and then welcomed two children into their family, first Brielle and then Colton. Joel was working as a welder, Kendra was in the medical field, and they made their family home in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Their daily lives were as good and ordinary as everyone else’s, and their love was near perfection to them. Nothing could have prepared them for the fated turn their lives were about to take. Saturday, July 18, 2015 was the beautiful summer day that would take that fateful turn. The sun glistened on the water as family members assembled at the lakeside home of Joel Goll’s parents for a reunion. The couple was undecided if they should stay longer, but Joel made the decision to kick back with his family. Having grown up with water sports, Joel was eager to teach his young cousin how to water ski. With most of the family members gathered on the long pier, their approving audience cheered them on. Although it was nearing time to eat, with his cousin safely on the dock, Joel wanted to show the crowd some of his water tricks. Obliging, his dad circled the boat around the bay, and as Joel came close to the pier, he attempted his water trick with all eyes on him. Unfortunately, tragedy struck, and life would be forever changed in mere seconds’ time. Joel didn’t realize how close he was to the pier, and while attempting his trick, it is believed he struck the pier and his head struck the motor of a new boat that was docked, his head shattering the motor, and Joel lying face down in the wake. In a clouded moment, some family members panicked; some acted with clarity of thought in the face of adversity. Kendra remembers holding Colton, who had been crying and fussing, and then things became a bit blurry as someone took Colton from her arms and she began to realize the nightmare before her. She remembers Joel’s sister jumping in the water, trying to flip him over, and when she could not do so on her own, Joel’s mother immediately jumped in to assist, discovering Joel had shallow breathing and was badly injured. “I thought he was dead,” Kendra admits. “I was freaking out. When I ran up to him, he didn’t look like he had a face. There were blood clots coming from everywhere. I was screaming. Finally, someone grabbed me and told me he was not dead.” Kendra immediately jumped in her car and waited for the police and ambulance at the end of the driveway, which was a wise decision given they were about to drive by had she not flagged them down. Not remembering her thoughts or feelings while she waited, Kendra does remember getting in the ambulance and feeling irritated. There was a new person on the ambulance call learning the ropes, but when the more experienced EMTs realized how bad Joel was, the new person had to take on more than he normally would have at that time. He had to do the driving as the fully-trained EMTs needed to give all their attention to Joel. The inexperienced ambulance driver hit a tree while Joel was in the ambulance and also was traveling at such a high rate of speed that the EMTs in the back were instructing him to slow down. They worked on Joel for 45 minutes on the side of the road, and the police wanted to separate Kendra from the situation. Begging with a police officer to let her see her husband, she pleaded, “If you didn’t know if you were ever going to see your wife again, you’d want to say ‘good-bye.’” When the helicopter pilot overheard this, he told her to scream to Joel that she was there and she loved him. As Kendra waited for a family member to pick her up, she began throwing up and walking past parked cars, holding onto them for support as passengers, unaware of her situation, looked on with wonder. Arriving at the hospital in the early evening, still in her swimsuit from her day at the lake, Kendra checked herself in at the front desk. Realizing who was her husband, the receptionist at the hospital in Wausau said, “Let me call the chaplain.” Not yet aware of the hospital’s policy to have a chaplain take the loved ones to the proper waiting area, Kendra thought “they were going to tell me he was gone.” After an excruciatingly long wait for Kendra and the fifty plus family members and friends that filled the waiting room, in the darkest moment of Kendra’s life, there was a glimmer of light and hope. With his surgery complete, Kendra was able to see Joel around 1:30 in the morning. He had survived surgery and was still alive. But that was just Day 1. The next 365 days would force Joel and Kendra to face many challenges, more than enough negativity, and nearly succumb to utter despair, but they were each still able to find the strength to keep moving forward each day, knowing that setbacks were not necessarily permanent, and hoping for the best possible outcome. The surgeon, Dr. Waller, who had come from a Tier 1 hospital where he did many successful surgeries for children, was straight forward with Kendra and with Joel’s mom, Mary. He told them he was never 100% certain that the surgery would be a success, but he was 100% certain that if he did not do the emergency surgery, Joel would have died. “Dr. Waller is the most amazing man. He saved my husband and has helped me through some crazy emotions. Even up to this day, we keep in contact. That man was brought into my life for a reason, because he picked me up on my worst days,” Kendra shared. “He is the doctor who saved my life, basically,” Joel admitted, thankfully. “He has been there every step of the way. If it wasn’t for him, I don’t think I’d be here. He did my initial surgery that saved my life.” Aside from Dr. Waller, Kendra stated “I have a ton” of people who helped through the last year. Being asked to select a few, she spoke of her friend, Sarah Pisca, who was instrumental in organizing Joel’s benefit last September in Phillips, plus she is always there for Kendra when she needs a friend. “She’s my angel,” Kendra said. Pam Manning, who is a caregiver for someone with TBI, provided Kendra with a lot of information and support. “She’s awesome,” Kendra said. Dr. Davis, Joel’s rehab doctor in Milwaukee, really pushed Joel to reach his therapy goals, and they give her a lot of credit for Joel’s recovery. Realizing that so many people helped them in so many ways, both Kendra and Joel added that they wanted to thank all of their friends and their families plus their communities. “Even if they did not know Joel or know me, they helped out in every possible way,” Kendra said. “Without our families taking and caring for our kids and our communities’ support, I could not have been with him every day.” Joel added, “Stasi and Craig Precour kept the kids for about two months in Milwaukee” while Joel was undergoing physical therapy and an intensive coma recovery program. Kendra remarked that it was helpful to have a safe place to turn to in an otherwise foreign to her large city. Their help and support made a very confusing time more comfortable. Comfort for their children was of high importance to Kendra through the entire process. While she did bring Colton to see Joel very early on in his hospitalization, given Colton was just a baby and would not remember what he saw, plus she hoped hearing Colton might help Joel wake up, she was cautious with Brielle. “Joel went through an angry stage, thrashing around, and it was like wrestling an alligator [to calm him down].” She did not want Brielle to see that nor did she want her to see all the machines connected to Joel. However, by the end of August, Kendra felt it was time. Brielle questioned, ‘Does Daddy still have blood on his face?’ as she remembered the accident. Trying to shield their daughter from as much of reality as possible, Kendra asked the nurses to cover Joel’s body so that Brielle could just see his face, and it looked like he was sleeping. Even with those precautions, “Brielle was terrified,” Kendra admitted. Soon, though, she adapted to life at the hospital, and Brielle now thinks she is her daddy’s nurse. Aside from worrying about their kids’ abilities to adapt, Kendra’s lowest moment was not knowing if Joel was going to wake up and remember her and the kids. However, a highlight came the first time Joel saw Colton after he woke up. “I could not get Colton out of that car seat fast enough for Joel.” Joel was happily exclaiming, ‘Here, bring him here!’ repeatedly. While Joel does not remember that moment, he does remember his children visiting him at the hospital. He also remembers that Brielle kept calling the “elevator” the “alligator,” which he thought was very cute. Transferring between hospitals (in Wausau, Milwaukee, and Marshfield) having multiple surgeries and other procedures made it difficult for Joel to remember much of the experience, especially early on. Around September 7th he had an eye fistula surgery, which greatly helped his brain to heal, and he began remembering and talking much more from that point on. “I was determined,” Joel shared. “Determined to do whatever it took to get back to where I was.” He also said he was stubborn. “When people expect you to give up, that makes me want to fight harder. You weren’t ready to go,” Kendra told him. “He has pushed and fought so hard for me and our kids, and he has come so far. I don't know how he's done it. He's the strongest person I have ever met.” Along with those small family moments and his determination propelling him to get better, Joel credits his family as his driving force to recover. “My wife and kids were a lot to fight for. If Kendra would not have been there with the kids every day, I probably would not have fought this hard.” Joel now realizes it is that family that is so important to him that has to drive his future choices. While Joel feels he will one day be ready to get back on the proverbial horse again and take to the water, he knows he needs to be more cautious and think of his family’s needs, too. “Since before I could walk, I could water ski,” Joel shared the reason for his desire. “I want to, but I don’t want to risk getting hurt again, so if I ever do it again it would probably be out in middle of lake and not close to a pier or anything, but it is important to teach my kids.” Looking at Kendra he added, “Though I’m not sure that will happen.” Kendra felt it would not be happening. “I’m more aware, more cautious,” she admitted. “My anxiety level is higher even with letting my kids ride in a car with someone else.” “Things can happen so quick,” Joel stated, “and I know I need to think more before just doing [something spur of the moment]. “Everything that was so easy doing before is hard now. I have learned to take nothing for granted.” Kendra agreed with that outlook. “You just never think it’s going to happen to you.” On a positive note she said she does now believe in miracles and that has brought her through these tough times. There have been some bright moments. Some of Joel and Kendra’s brightest moments have come from the people they have met along the way. “The TBI people are now like family,” Kendra said, sharing that if she would tell a friend of hers ‘I hate my life,’ they may think she was depressed and needed immediate help, but a TBI patient or caregiver understands the true meaning of the statement and the emotions they are all going through. She mentioned that living in a community of only TBI people could be a blessing in that regard, though they would not change the communities they are from and live in for anything, as they know the help and compassion of their communities has helped in Joel’s miraculous recovery. While it may be difficult for Kendra and Joel to see the incredible progress they have made as much as an outsider looking in, Joel is a true miracle. Not only did he need multiple blood transfusions in the first few days, but he was in a Level 3 coma, which is the worst case scenario. Kendra and Joel were told that only 5% of people survive at that coma level. Though all his facial bones were crushed, only one small spot of his brain was bruised, which was a positive that Kendra quickly clung to until one nurse told her that she has seen people with many small bruised spots that have lived, but she has also seen people with one little spot who have died. She told Kendra not to get too carried away with hope. But sometimes all a person has is hope, and it was likely Kendra’s self-proclaimed strong-willed personality that allowed her to use that spot of hope so she could continue on, fighting for herself, for Joel, and for their family. “I had to be there every day,” Kendra stated. “I’m his advocate. TBI people cannot tell [the doctors and nurses] what they want. You need to be their voice.” Kendra had a strong voice given her training in the medical field, which she credits for getting her through and being able to demand things that needed to be done. Being both loving and strong-willed, Kendra was able to fight for Joel and his needs. There were quite a few times she had to stand firm in her beliefs with the medical staff. One of those times occurred when the hospital had just taken Joel off his blood pressure medication, and a nurse decided to take his blood pressure right after he walked back from physical therapy, which produced a high reading. The nurse thought he needed to go back on his blood pressure medication, but Kendra insisted they take his blood pressure in the morning or when he was at rest. Luckily Kendra was there to intervene in that moment, because, as it turns out, Joel’s at rest blood pressure was in the normal range, and he did not need those drugs, which could have caused him more problems had they been administered. “I feel like sometimes Kendra feels like she is just my caregiver and not my wife,” Joel admitted given everything Kendra has done for him. “It shows me how much I really mean to her.” With those two things being said, Joel can see where the accident has pushed them apart a bit but also greatly brought them together. “I definitely think it brought us closer,” Kendra added, looking lovingly at Joel. “Young couples often get divorced or leave [in the face of tragedy]. “What we had before is what I feel a lot of people don’t have and that is what is keeping me here. The love we have pulled me through; our love brought me to push through and make it through. I couldn’t imagine being with anyone else. This man is my soulmate.” With that being said, Kendra does have concerns. “I do wonder, ‘Will I ever get my old Joel back?’ I’m lucky to have him but our life is not the same; it is completely different.” Joel continued, “My wife stuck by my side through this whole thing and helped me make some of the decisions.” He also admitted that the silver lining in this might be that there were “things I would do in the past, but it’s smart I don’t do it because I could hurt myself.” He also said he never liked going to doctors but will now go in for regular exams, because he realizes his health is important. And while he misses his welding job at OEM, a company they acknowledge has been so good to them, Joel tried to find the positive that his lungs will be cleaner if he no longer welds and has to take a different type of job long-term. “I’m out of the welding field,” Joel stated, but Kendra, showing pride in her husband’s abilities, quickly interjected, “He has welded, though, and he is just as good as he was.” Currently Joel is working with the City of Phillips, and he gave credit to his father-in-law, Jeff Williams, for helping him get the type of work that his body can currently handle as he cannot stand on a concrete floor for eight to ten hours per day anymore. “Right now I work with the City and we do little bits, doing a job and then getting in the truck to go to the next job. Sitting down in-between helps. I’m thankful for Jeff taking the time to work with me.” Making great strides in his recovery, Joel has been triumphing since February. “A year is nothing when it comes to brain injuries,” Kendra noted. “Seven years out TBI patients can still be improving.” Joel stated that his balance is not that great yet. “Not being able to do what I want to do; not being able to drive” are his current low points. “I don’t like to be a burden on anyone so not being able to do anything I want [is difficult]. I have to ask for a ride.” Due to some facial paralysis, it is more difficult for Joel to talk, though his speech was well understood during his interview with My Price County. “It is difficult with my social life so I tend to use my phone a lot more, because I feel people cannot hear me.” Joel also stated feeling somewhat self-conscious about the scars on his neck, stomach, and head, though he can cover them mostly with a hat and shirt. Kendra admitted to being more paranoid for Joel. “People staring at him or saying things under their breath” rightfully bothers her. “I have anxiety and depression. I am taking on both roles and am physically drained.” Joel does have outpatient therapy three days per week, and they are considering starting yoga, which is supposed to be good for brain injuries and stress relief. Kendra, who started selling Nerium before Joel’s accident, wanted him to try a brain supplement offered by the company known as EHT, which seems to be helping Joel better remember and not repeat things. Trying to rehabilitate their bodies, minds, and spirits, they will soon visit an Indian healer, as well. Knowing that one’s spirit is essential to healing, Joel credits his sense of humor for helping him get through this experience, though he says his partial facial paralysis does not make it easy for people to always know when he is joking. One day the doctors were calling Colton the spitting image of Joel, so Joel joked, “He’s not mine!” It took a moment for the hospital staff to realize he was joking since his facial expression didn’t quite match the joke. Such jokes, though, were a welcome relief to his family and the hospital. “Joel’s back!” they cheered, appreciating his progress in getting his life back. Although life may be different right now, the Golls know things will slowly get back to normal. Kendra said, “I think eventually I will have to get back into [full- time] work, but right now it is not an option, because I would be going to work to hire someone to take him places and watch our kids.” They are hopeful that Joel can once again have a career. “I’d love to get back to OEM,” Joe remarked, “but I’m not sure what the future holds.” They are also interested in perhaps having Joel speak at functions with other TBI patients and caregivers to give them hope and strength to fight on. Right now their focus is on getting Joel better and getting their life back. “We’ll keep trucking,” Kendra said with her best advice to others overcoming a traumatic event to “take one day at a time.” “Don’t give up,” Joel added. “We definitely have amazing days and then we have awful, awful days. Life is crazy. It’s crazy how in the blink of an eye your world is turned upside down.” Kendra reminded, “Hold your loved ones and let them know you love them. Don't take your spouse for granted. Relationships are hard work, but if you truly love someone, make time for them and love often!” To learn more about Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), review information at the Brain Injury Association of America at http://www.biausa.org. You may also be interested in following a couple that is tracking their journey with TBI at “16 Petals of Blue Light” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/16-Petals-of- Blue-Light-1572520919635872

TICK TOCK, WHERE'S THE BANK CLOCK? Part 1 of 2 June 27, 2016 Wells Fargo in Phillips is receiving a facelift with a fresh coat of paint and lighted signs. Certainly it will look great when it is finished, but area residents have shown concern, because something is missing. That something is the bank clock, which has hung over the main street of Phillips for 98 years. The State Bank of Phillips, located at 126 North Lake Avenue, which was the first bank built in Phillips after the Phillips fire of 1894, first held the clock in 1918. In 1948, the bank moved to the corner of Lake Avenue and Cherry Street, and, until weeks ago, the clock resided there, now with the addition of a temperature gauge. Since Judy Hayton, Davette Hrabak, and Lynne Bohn of Bumble Bee Rentals currently own the original brownstone bank building, the clock has always been of interest to them, the scars of which can be seen on their building by the marks where the clock was once secured. Driving home from teaching summer school on June 14th, Lynne noticed that a new Wells Fargo sign now resided above the current bank building's entrance, and she felt concerned the clock was not going to return, so she called her mom, Judy, to see what she thought about it. Judy decided to call Wells Fargo, and they said that it was not their decision locally, but the clock was not going to be reinstalled. Soon, Davette was involved with tracking down the clock, also calling a teller at Wells Fargo, who directed her to call various places. After much investigation, Davette found that the clock had been taken down by a sign company out of the area. Davette called that business and spoke with a gentleman who said that he was going to sell it for scrap metal the very next day given he did not know its historical value to the townspeople. Learning of its value, he was willing to help the community get it back. Davette told him of Bumble Bee Rentals' interest in the clock, and he said he would hold it for a short while, e-mail some photos of what remained, and wait to hear of their decision to determine the fate of the clock. Bumble Bee Rentals was considering purchasing the clock to put on their brownstone building, the one that the clock originally adorned. There was just one problem. They learned that all the cast iron pieces were estimated to weigh about 700 pounds. "We weren't comfortable putting a 700 pound cast iron clock back on our building, plus we were unsure of the high cost involved in such a project, so we reached out to a local group that is interested in preserving the clock in some fashion," Davette said. "I'm just happy that I saved it from getting scrapped, because had I not called on June 15th, it was going to be completely destroyed early the next morning." Instead of total destruction, the clock frame is now back in Phillips, to the delight of many concerned citizens. While it will need some TLC, everyone involved is hoping it can once again be a staple in Phillips, Wisconsin. Watch for Part 2 of our story to get an update on the bank clock's final fate. In the meantime, click here to find the "Donate" button and make a donation with PayPal or a credit card: http://www.MyPriceCounty.com/clock.html THE BANK CLOCK By: Therese Trojak The outdoor clock was manufactured in 1916 by O.B. McClintock of Minneapolis and installed at the bank in 1918 at 126 North Lake Avenue, then moved to the present building when the bank moved in February 1948. It was actually run by a spring-operated timepiece which was wound once a week. An electrical system transported impulses from the interior clock to what was actually a China face that registered the time outside the bank. When the power failed, the electrical system was backed by a battery, so the clock would always tell the correct time. Up until 1970, the chimes sounded every quarter hour and pealed each hour of the day. The clock has always been of assistance to all who travel day or night on Highway 13 through Phillips. It's been said that Greyhound bus drivers would set their watches to keep their schedules and that all truckers find its location very convenient for "watching the clock." Vandals damaged the clock with a rifle in January 1980 and it was repaired in August of that year. On October 23, 1982 the clock was again damaged. The face and glass cover were ripped apart by a shotgun blast. The shotgun pellets did not damage the hands and motor. A Wausau company manufactured the new face which was replaced February 11, 1983. FATAL VEHICLE AND TRAIN ACCIDENT June 28, 2016 Price County Sheriff, Brian S. Schmidt, reports his department is investigating a fatal vehicle and train crash. On June 25, 2016 at 10:23 a.m., the Price County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle vs. train crash on County Road D, in the Township of Knox. Responding to the crash were the Price County Sheriff’s Office, the Prentice Fire Department and Ambulance Service, the Tomahawk Fire Department and Ambulance Service, the Wisconsin State Patrol, Canadian National Railroad, Spirit Air II, and LifeLink III. The initial investigation reveals the vehicle was traveling on County Road D when it collided with a Canadian National Railroad train. Two occupants of the vehicle were transported from the scene by ambulance. The male driver, 76, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. The female passenger, also 76, was transported to Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The accident remains under investigation by the Price County Sheriff's Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Canadian National Railroad. The Price County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the two people involved in the accident with the train. They are Lola M. Schmidt, 76, deceased, and Leonard J. Schmidt, 76, being treated for injuries. KAYAKING FATALITY July 6, 2016 Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt reported on June 29, 2016 at 3:54 p.m. the Price County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a kayaker reporting another kayaker had overturned on the Elk River about 4 miles east of Phillips in the Township of Worcester. The victim was free from the kayak but still in the water. Responding agencies included the Price County Sheriff's Office, Central Price County Ambulance Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the Price County Coroner's Office. The body of the 82 year old male kayaker, Frank H Spring, 82, a Phillips area resident, was recovered, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation revealed Spring had collided with another while navigating fallen trees which blocked the river, and strong river currents from recent heavy rains swamped Spring's kayak. Spring, who was wearing a life jacket, was found unresponsive. The other kayaker was able to call for help from a nearby residence. The accident remains under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Price County Coroner's Office. 16 YEAR OLD FOUND DECEASED July 27, 2016 On Thursday, June 24, 2016 at approximately 6:00 a.m. the Phillips Police Department was dispatched to an apartment in the City of Phillips for a medical emergency where a 16 year old female subject was found not breathing and unresponsive. The subject was determined to be deceased and the cause was not apparent. An autopsy was requested by the Price County Coroner. No foul play is suspected at this time; however, the incident remains under investigation. The Phillips Police Department was assisted by members of the Price County Sheriff's Office, and the Central Price County Ambulance Service. Savanna Riker, the 16 year old girl who passed away the 24th of June in an apartment in Phillips, may have died from synthetic cannabinoids found in her system. The coroner will likely rule synthetic cannabinoids as her cause of death. Savannah moved from North Dakota to Phillips with her mother and her mother's partner in May of this year. It is likely that the drugs found in her system were from outside the area. The investigation continues here and in North Dakota. HONEY, I SHRUNK THE...TOWN! July 28, 2016 It's not 1989. This isn't the movie, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." But Eva Reilly's high school English class did shrink the town by making a miniature version of Phillips last school year. Future classes will continue to learn more of Phillips' history and continue making the town with 3D pens. You can visit the miniature town at the Phillips Public Library. View a video about how 3D pens created these buildings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r5q9T_7u8A PHILLIPS HIGH CLASS OF 1996 REUNION HELD August 1, 2016 The Phillips High School Class of 1996 held their 20- year class reunion at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th under sunny skies at Harbor View Pub & Eatery. Classmates and guests gathered mid-afternoon for conversation and viewing of their senior slide show. Since the original senior slide show was created with slides, Melvin Helgeson, Class President, had it converted to digital photos for viewing. Dinner was held at 6 p.m. with classmates able to choose from prime rib, stuffed shrimp, grilled salmon, or broasted chicken. The cupcake dessert was made by reunion organizer, Lynne Bohn. The evening hours consisted of karaoke and music by a DJ. Forty classmates and twenty-five guests participated in the day's festivities. Classmates in attendance included, (left to right): Jason Fisher, Megan (Joppa) Peterson, Wayne Boho, Sadie (Rasmussen) Beery, Cali Birdeau, Jennifer (Balsavich) Sorge, Carrie (Barnet) Walters, Rusty Japuntich, Elaine (Conn) O'Brien (pictured holding her son), Liz (Podhora) Gabrielsen, Kent Gabrielsen, Lynne Bohn, Jason Cowan, Kim (Morey) Vincent, Jessica (Tom) Fusak, Dean Grube, Laura Szarowicz, Nicole (Goodnough) Welsch, Erika Willett, Jeff Sidenbender, Tasha (Werner) Staples, Dan Onchuck, Wes Van de Voort, Britt (Olson) Bilgrien, Mike Helander, Marissa (Kucaba) Gezella, Eric Hollinger, Lance Kornuth, Jason Rolling, Melvin Helgeson, Mike Johnson, Bowie Retzlaff, Martin Helgeson, Micky (Staroba) Esterholm, Dan Kleinhans, and Tait Swenson. Those in attendance, but not pictured, included: Bill McCormick, Robin Manning, Josh Sorvala, and Kevin Ringersma. If you have an upcoming class reunion, you can list the event in our community forum. If you have already had a class reunion this year, please submit your class photo and reunion story to My Price County for publication. You can contact us at Contact@MyPriceCounty.com with any news stories. MOLEX LLC TO ACQUIRE PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE August 17, 2016 According to Phillips-Medisize Corporation, Molex LLC will acquire Phillips-Medisize by Fall 2016. Molex LLC, a worldwide company, designs and manufactures electronic, electrical, and fiber optic systems and solutions. Phillips-Medisize is a global leader in outsource design, development, and manufacturing services for the medical industry. According to Phillips-Medisize's chairman, president, and CEO, Matt Jennings, "Molex and Phillips-Medisize share a similar culture and approach to managing the business that creates strong partnerships built on quality and innovation. Molex's global scale in electronics, coupled with Phillips-Medisize's strength in designing and manufacturing innovative products for medical device customers, will help us become a global leader in connected health solutions." "Phillips-Medisize has a talented, experienced and innovative team that has strong customer relationships because of its outstanding ability to serve the unique needs of the medical solutions market," stated Tim Ruff, senior vice president of business development and corporate strategy at Molex LLC. "Combined with Molex's expertise in electronics and broad global manufacturing presence, we are confident that together we can significantly expand our medical solutions capabilities globally." The purchase is subject to customary closing conditions. According to Christina Johnson, Communications Manager, "there will be no impact, no job losses, and operations will continue as normal." TICK TOCK, UPDATE ON THE BANK CLOCK Part 2 of 2 September 12, 2016 If you missed Part 1 of the story, please click here: http://www.mypricecounty.com/forum/viewtopic.php? TopicID=276 With the clock frame making its way back to Phillips from a junk yard in Minocqua, where it was for a couple of weeks in June, it is now time to restore this historic timepiece of Phillips. Judy Hayton and her daughters, Davette Hrabak and Lynne Bohn, the current owners of the clock, had contacted a local organization to see if they wanted to take on the restoration project. While that organization did have great interest in seeing it restored, they did not feel they had the time needed for fundraising efforts. Therefore, the mother-daughter trio formed a non-profit known as Power of 3 Community Development Group, Inc. This non-profit's first project will be the restoration of the clock, and any left-over funds will be used to enhance and promote the community. The clock will need extensive restoration. The inner workings need to be replaced, plus the frame needs some repair work. In researching clock restorations, various prices were found from reasonable to astronomical. They believe, however, that this restoration can be done rather quickly and at a somewhat reasonable cost, especially given the Phillips community is very giving with donating money and services. Many people in the community have also remarked that they miss the clock and cannot wait to see it back up in Phillips, so these three are hopeful this project will move along quickly. "Once we have enough money raised and some volunteers that are willing to donate their time and some materials, the clock will once again be placed in Phillips," Lynne stated. "The clock is a 1916 clock that was hung in Phillips in 1918. It would be a shame if it was no longer a part of Phillips," Judy added. "If we all chip in a little bit, we can have that clock back up in a rather short time." Davette mentioned that the top donors will be recognized once the clock is restored, but any size donation is appreciated. If anyone is interested in donating to the restoration of the clock, they can do so by clicking the "Donate" button at http://www.mypricecounty.com/clock.html , by donating at the First National Bank in Phillips into the "Power of 3" account, by contacting Davette at her CPA office at 164 South Lake Avenue, or by mailing donations to N9791 Deer Creek Road, Phillips, WI 54555. You can also e-mail Lynne@BohnWebDesign.com if you would like to donate any services or materials for the project. Some area businesses have also agreed to put out donation jars, so those will be appearing around town later in September. A GOOD IDEA FROM KRISTEN HARPER AND A HELPFUL DONATION FROM IAP AND AREA FAMILIES October 3, 2016 As many of you know, there has been some reported cases of lice in the Phillips Elementary School this school year. Kristen Harper, a parent volunteer, had a great idea. She reached out to other parents asking if they could donate small plastic bins for all 4K through third grade students who do not have lockers. The students would then be able to put their hats and mittens on the rack above their coats in their own sealed container. Several families donated up to six bins. IAP donated the remaining 200 bins that were needed. "Like" the Phillips Elementary School page and view additional info about this story at http://www.facebook.com/phillipspes/photos/a.11825 50128445592.1073741829.1103091499724789/130792 4122574858/?type=3&theater DEADLY CRASH CAUSED BY DRIVER FLEEING PRICE COUNTY POLICE OFFICER October 15, 2016 After 11 p.m. on Monday, October 10th, two drivers were killed on Hwy. 13 near Springs Drive and Dama Road. After a Price County Deputy was unable to stop a northbound 1998 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck for speeding, the driver, Arthur David Adams, who had initially pulled over to the side, took off and a high- speed chase began. The fleeing driver swerved into oncoming traffic in the southbound lane, hitting a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude SUV head-on. The SUV was driven by Julie Petty of Catawba. Adams' vehicle became engulfed in flames and there was entrapment with Petty's vehicle. Unfortunately, both drivers were killed. The crash site was detoured around for almost nine hours. In related news, there will be a thrift sale and bake sale in the parking lot of MarquipWardUnited (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sunday with all proceeds going to the Julie Petty family. THE FUTURE OF LOGGER FOOTBALL November 1, 2016 Update: Originally the meeting was going to be held on November 3rd. Due to soccer playing at state competition, the meeting has been moved to November 10th. We have revised the article to reflect this change. A meeting will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. in the Phillips Middle School gymnasium to discuss the future of Logger Football. Members of the Board of Education will be present to listen to the viewpoints of attendees. These viewpoints will be presented to the full board with the football program being a topic on the agenda at the Monday, November 21st school board meeting set for 6 p.m. in the Phillips Middle School IMC. If you have questions regarding the meeting, you may contact the athletic director, Annie Knudson, at 715- 339-2141 (Extension 2004) or via e-mail at aknudson@phillips.k12.wi.us LOGGER SOCCER IS STATE-BOUND November 4, 2016 The Loggers playing at KOHLER Engines Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Photo Credit: Carrie Shipley Fans watching the state semi-final. Photo Credit: Carrie Shipley UPDATE (11/3/2016): The Phillips Loggers soccer team was defeated 4 to 1 in their game at State this evening against Racine Saint Catherine's. Congratulations, Loggers, on all your efforts and a most successful season! ------------ In Divison 4, they will be the only public school. They will have the lowest school enrollment. However, those two facts are not stopping a highly-motivated Phillips soccer team as they advance to State semi-finals this week coached by Mark Fuhr. Competition begins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 3rd at KOHLER Engines Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. The Loggers opponent will be Racine Saint Catherine's. With that win, they would advance to the championship game on Saturday, November 5th at 1:30 p.m. Congratulations and best wishes, Phillips Soccer. Your community is proud of your efforts!

NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SUSPICIOUS MAN ON HWY. 111 IN WHITE EXPLORER June 3, 2015 According to a recent Facebook post, two people in the last week, (one an elderly woman and one a woman in her 20s), have been visited late at night by a white- colored Explorer. The driver's story was the same each time, which was that he is a combat vet, his ex-wife stole everything, he has $6, and he needed a bit of gas. Even though the young woman kept telling him she did not have any gas to give him, he stayed for twenty minutes at around midnight, getting closer to her door and also trying to convince her to come outside. And he left his vehicle running. (So, it sounds like he wasn't out of gas, after all.) The young woman said the man had white hair and may have been in his 50s. We wanted to let people know about this in case he could be bad news. It seems odd he gave the same story to two different people. Be wise, keep your doors locked, and stay safe! VIDEO: IAP BRINGS JOY TO COLORADO MAN October 16, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/amysuzannemarie/videos/ 10153596662218185/ LIONITE GEORGIA PACIFIC BUILDING BEING PURCHASED February 3, 2016 Positive news for Price County workers: We have received quality reports that the former Lionite Georgia Pacific building in Phillips is in the process of being sold to a local businessman and other partners. Reports are that similar products will be manufactured at the site, but we do not have confirmation of those reports. NATIONAL FISHING TV SHOW FEATURING FISHING February 18, 2016 This fishing TV episode has aired twice on national TV in February and will air once more on World Fishing Network on 2-20-2016 at 2:30 p.m. CST. In "Indian Summer: Big, Fall Muskies on Small Water," Chase Parsons is joined by John Carlson of Phillips to break down the weedy shorelines of northern Wisconsin lakes in search of muskies via casting and using live bait. There is a nice shot of Elk Lake Park and a portion of Phillips 17 seconds into the video, plus Ross's Sport Shop at 1:55 and 21:40 into the video. Click on the link to view the episode on YouTube. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLUSKgoyYsQ SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2016 February 23, 2016 Sample of Phillips Police Reports from 2-15-2016 to 2- 21-2016: February 17: The Phillips Police received a report of a female student who created a disturbance by kicking a teacher in her leg, causing the teacher pain. The student was to be referred to Price County Human Services for battery. February 19: A female called wanting to know how she could get her live-in boyfriend removed from their rental residence. The female was advised the property owner would need to go through an eviction process. The female was advised an officer would speak with her boyfriend to see if a mutual solution could be established. Prior to an officer meeting with the boyfriend, a 911 call was received from the residence reporting a disturbance. A 33 year old male was cited for disorderly conduct. February 19: At about 11:09 p.m., the Phillips Police Department was advised of a fight in progress outside a local business. An officer responded and was able to speak with one of the involved individuals. Another individual had fled the scene on foot, and a third individual drove away from the scene prior to the officer's arrival. The officer, with assistance of a Price County Deputy, located the person who had left on foot. The investigation resulted in one person being arrested on a probation violation and two subjects being issued citations for disorderly conduct. February 20: Received a call from a pedestrian reporting a damaged city water line cover in the area of Lake Avenue and Fifield Street. Information was given to the water department. February 21: The Phillips Police Department was advised by the Price County Sheriff's Department that they had received a call from a female resident reporting seeing suspicious lights the previous evening on Flambeau Avenue. The responding officer met with the complainant, but the source of the lights could not be determined. February 22: Phillips Police investigated a dispute between neighbors involving video recording of neighboring property, property lines, sump pump drainage, and snow/ice on sidewalks. The owners were advised a survey would need to be completed to determine exact property lines. Both neighbors were advised to contact the police department for future incidents and not to have confrontations between themselves. February 24: A resident reported being victim to a scam. The officer obtained statements and documents from the resident but further investigation will be required. February 25: Reported abandonment of drug paraphernalia; police responded and confiscated the drug paraphernalia. This matter is under investigation. February 25: Received information of property stolen two days prior from inside the Phillips High School. This matter is under investigation. February 27: The Phillips Police were dispatched to a business where a fight was in progress. One male was arrested for disorderly conduct, booked into the Price County Jail, and released. February 28: The Phillips Police Department assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with a death investigation as the body of a 24 year old male was found southeast of Phillips. SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 2016 March 10, 2016 March 2: The Phillips Police Department was requested by a local school district to remove a disorderly female juvenile student from a classroom. Officers physically moved the student from the classroom to the main office. The officers remained with the student until a guardian arrived, and an officer gave the student and guardian a ride from the school to a residence in the city. The student will be referred to the Price County Human Services Department for disorderly conduct. March 3: A local business owner reported a possible gas leak in or around his/her business. Phillips Police and Xcel Energy responded and located a gas leak on the outside of the building, which was fixed by Xcel Energy. March 3: Phillips Police received a call from an anonymous person who indicated a person who did not have a valid driver's license was operating a motor vehicle in the City of Phillips. An officer confirmed the person in question does not have a valid license and patrolled the city in an attempt to locate the subject. March 3: The Phillips School Liaison received a report of a theft from a student's locker. The officer will complete a full investigation into the allegations of theft. March 4: At approximately 9 p.m., Phillips Police spoke with three adult females who came to the Price County Sheriff's Department lobby to see if it was safe for two of them to drive. One of the females was concerned the other two were intoxicated and could not drive. Police conducted a consented PBT Test and one of the two females in question was sober. March 7: The Phillips Police Department responded to a report of a garbage truck on fire. Police provided traffic control for the Phillips Fire Department. March 7: The Phillips Police School Liaison Officer received a report from an elementary school teacher that she was battered by a student who had punched her causing her pain in the shoulder. The child was referred to Price County Human Services for battery/disorderly conduct. March 8: A male fell through the ice while ice fishing near the boat landing on Elk Lake. Phillips Police, Price County Sheriff's deputies, and the Phillips Fire Department were able to throw a rope to them ale and pull him out of the water. The male was transported by ambulance to Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls. March 8: The Phillips Police Department received a key chain containing six keys. Tow of the keys were vehicle keys belonging to Dodge and Ford vehicles. The citizen told the officer that the keys were found in Elk Lake Park. The keys will remain at the Phillips Police Department until they are claimed. March 10: The Phillips Police Department assisted Price County Human Services with a sexual assault investigation involving two juvenile subjects. And officer assisted with interviews of the involved subjects. It was determined the matter was not criminal in nature. The officer forwarded his report to the Price County Human Services Department. March 12: Phillips Police responded to a report of an unconscious man on a sidewalk on Lake Avenue. Upon the officer's arrival, he found the man had suffered a seizure but had regained consciousness. The officer stood with the man until EMTs arrived. The man refused transport to the hospital and was given a ride to his residence by the EMTs. March 13: Phillips Police assisted Central Price County Ambulance with a female juvenile who attempted to injure herself by ingesting a large amount of prescription medication. The female juvenile was transported to Flambeau Hospital for treatment. March 15: A welfare check was requested on a 77 year old male subject when a caller, (who is a next door neighbor to the man), reported the man's shower had been running for hours. The caller stated they had knocked on his door and received no response. An officer then knocked on the door and received no response. Given health issues of the 77 year old subject, the officer opened the door and made contact with the male subject. The male subject said he was fine, and it was determined the subject's toilet was running. The officer corrected the issue and cleared the area. March 15: The Phillips Police Liaison Officer received information of an underage drinking party that had taken place in Price County on March 11, 2016. The families were notified of the possible party and the students were talked to about their activity. This information was relayed to the school principal. March 18: The Phillips Police Liaison Officer assisted the Phillips School District with a bullying issue that was taking place at the Phillips Middle School. All parties were talked to by the high school principal and School Resource Officer (SRO). It was determined the females involved would be disciplined in school for their actions. March 20: The Phillips Police Department was contacted by the Price County Sheriff's Department reporting they had received a call from the Kentucky State Police. The Kentucky State Police reported they had received a call from a female in Kentucky reporting she had been talking to a male subject on- line and through text messages. The female reported the person had threatened harm to himself. The female provided a phone number of the person. The Kentucky State Police had traced the number to the Phillips area. The Price County Sheriff's Department traced the number to a Phillips resident. Phillips Police met with the resident who claimed he was fine and did not know how his phone number became associated with this incident. March 23: A Phillips High School student was asked to put his cell phone away during class and refused. The student was then asked to turn over the phone but refused. The student's parents were notified and the parent of the student informed the student not to turn over his phone. The student will be suspended from school for one day and will not be allowed to have a phone during school. March 25: The Phillips Police Department observed a minor accident where one vehicle had turned and struck the back end of a parked vehicle. There was no visible damaged to either vehicle. Names were exchanged. March 26: Phillips Police spoke with a couple who came to report a dog that got loose and was jumping on their vehicle. The owner had used profanity towards them while gaining control of his dog. The reporting party wanted the police to speak with the adult male. March 27: The Phillips Police were on patrol and observed a vehicle operating on North Lake Avenue in the City of Phillips with no lights on. The Phillips Police stopped the vehicle and spoke with the adult female operator and learned the operator was having medical problems, so an ambulance was paged to assist. The adult female was transported to Flambeau Hospital. March 29: The Phillips Police Department spoke to a city resident who had three vehicles parked on her property with expired registration. An officer explained the city ordinance to the resident about having junked or abandoned vehicles on her property. The resident stated she would have two vehicles removed and will get the other vehicle registered. March 29: The Phillips Police Department received a call from a business reporting concerns regarding an employee that had recently been let go. A Phillis officer made contact with the ex-employee and explained there could be legal consequences if her actions were to continue. SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR APRIL 2016 April 12, 2016 April 5: The Phillips Police Department was dispatched to a vehicle off of the roadway by a local business. An officer arrived and observed the vehicle was unoccupied and had been off the roadway for some time. It appeared the vehicle had mistaken a local recreation trail for the driveway of their temporary lodging. The officer met with the driver who was staying at a local hotel. The driver stated the driveway was not properly lit and the driver became confused and the vehicle became stuck. The driver stated that friends in the area would remove the vehicle. The officer did not detect any signs of impairment with the driver. Since the vehicle was not a road hazard and the property owner was aware, there was no need for law enforcement action. April 6: The Phillips School Liaison Officer assisted local school staff with a student who became disorderly after being asked to turn off his cell phone. The student was escorted to the principal's office and phone contact will be made to the Price County Human Services by school staff. April 7: The Phillips Police Department received a report of suspicious tracks in the snow near residences. A responding officer located a person delivering phone books to residents. April 8: The Phillips School Resource Officer talked with a bus driver and its passengers from the Phillips School District. It was reported some of the students on the bus were being mean and bullying other students and name calling. It was told to the children that if this continued there would be punishment and that police would start riding the bus. April 11: The Phillips Police Department was dispatched to a two vehicle accident in the parking lot of a local school. An officer responded and obtained driver and vehicle information. The amount of damage appeared to be less than the mandatory reporting threshold so both drivers were requested to obtain damaged estimates and supply them to the Phillips Police Department. The drivers exchanged contact information and were provided with self report accident forms. The officer obtained photographs of the damaged vehicles and cleared from the location. April 14: The Phillips Police Department assisted an adult female into the nursing home. The female had walked out of the facility and was refusing to return. An officer walked with the female until she returned to the nursing home. April 14: The Phillips Police Liaison Officer conducted a presentation to the after school program on violence prevention and Internet dangers. Approximately 30 children were present. April 18: The Phillips Police Department received a report from a resident of identity theft. The resident indicated someone had attempted to file a false tax return in his name. The resident completed a written statement and was provided with identity theft paperwork to complete. April 20: The Phillips Police Department was requested by a local business to speak with an 18 year old female employee who had taken money from the business til. The officer interviewed the female and arrested the female for theft. The officer transported the female subject to the Price County Sheriff's Department where she was booked and released from jail. April 21: The Phillips Police Department made contact with a male subject who was looking for his dog that had run off. An officer searched the area and located the dog. The dog was returned to its owner. April 21: The Phillips Police Department met with the City of Phillips Inspector to inspect a residence in the city that had numerous safety hazards. The inspector submitted his report and the report will be sent to the owner of the property to comply with the violations before renting out the residence. April 22: The Phillips Police Liaison chaperoned the junior class while they picked up garbage in the ditches along the roads in Price County for Earth Day. April 30: The Phillips Police Department was approached by a motorist who was having vehicle trouble. The vehicle had broken down next to a mechanic's shop, but due to it being the weekend, no one was available to work on the vehicle. The motorist stated they were vacationing in the area and would have the vehicle looked at on Monday morning. The motorist provided their cell phone number in case the vehicle needed to be moved. April 30: The Phillips Police Department was requested to respond to a local business where an employee had fainted. Officers arrived and provided oxygen to the 16 year old patient. An officer assisted Central Price County Ambulance service with loading of the patient. The officer contacted a manger of the business so they could secure the business. An officer also spoke with the juvenile's mother and advised her of the situation. The patient was then transported to Park Falls Hospital via ambulance. PHILLIPS 4K STUDENTS VISIT ASPIRUS PLEASANT VIEW NURSING HOME April 20, 2016 WJFW featured a wonderful story regarding how Julie Olson, a nursing home volunteer, and Tara Scholz, a 4K teacher at Phillips Elementary School, have brought together residents at the nursing home and children in the 4K program. View WJFW's story at http://www.wjfw.com/storydetails/20160420185431 NEW ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY May 4, 2016 The former Catawba Middle School was purchased by Sheryl Johnson, operator of Northwoods Assisted Living, LLC from Kennan. The former school will be turned into a community-based residential facility (CBRF), which is an assisted living facility. Renovations will start in May with a target date of mid to late August for residents to begin living at the remodeled facility. Memory care patients will be allowed to live at the facility. The facility will also have an area for physical therapy rehabilitation. All private rooms will have their own bathrooms. The facility will hire approximately half a dozen CNAs. SAMPLE OF PHILLIPS POLICE REPORTS FOR MAY 2016 May 11, 2016 May 3: The Phillips Police Department received a report of a bear in a tree along Fifield Street in the City of Phillips. An officer responded and told citizens who were watching the bear to leave the area so the bear could come down the tree and leave. May 3: The Phillips Police were called about a bear in a tree on Victoria Street. The caller, along with the bystanders, were advised to leave the animal alone so it would come down the tree and go back into the woods. May 4: The Phillips Police were called to a City of Phillips residence on Ash Street regarding a black bear in the back yard. The bear left the area on its own. May 5: The Phillips Police Department received a call from a citizen asking if an officer could look at his backpack. The citizen will be wearing the backpack in public to carry his medical treatments. The citizen did not want people who saw him to become concerned that it was something dangerous. The officer met with the citizen and took pictures of the backpack. May 6: The Phillips Police and Price County Sheriff's Department responded south of Phillips for a report of smoke. A fire was detected in a pine plantation behind a residence off of South Hwy. 13. An officer directed traffic until the fire department arrived on scene to put out the fire. May 6: The Phillips Police Department, Phillips Fire Department, and Central Price County Ambulance Service were dispatched to a structure fire in the City of Phillips. The officer arrived on scene and made sure everyone was out of the residence. The Phillips Fire Department extinguished the fire on Argyle Avenue and the occupants of the residence were allowed to enter. May 6: The Phillips Police Department, Phillips Fire Department, and Central Price County Ambulance Service were dispatched to a structure fire in the City of Phillips. The fire was extinguished and occupants of the residence were allowed to enter. May 7: The Phillips Police Department responded to a report of a male subject with a gun shot wound outside of a local business. An officer and two Price County Deputies arrived and observed the male subject had a gun shot wound to his lower right leg. An officer spoke to a female witness of the shooting. It was determined the shooting had happened outside of the City of Phillips. The officer and deputy responded to the location of the shooting. A male subject was transported to Park Falls Hospital. Price County Sheriff's deputy is completing the investigation. May 8: The Phillips Police Department checked on an open door. The officer closed the door and began to back out, striking a telephone pole with a squad car. No damage was done to the pole; there was minor damage to the squad car. May 9: The Phillips Police Department issued numerous courtesy notices throughout the city stating that the property owners' grass needed to be cut. May 12 & 13: The Phillips School Resource Officer conducted presentations to the seniors about graduating and the dangers of small town kids going off to college and the danger of alcohol & drug abuse in college. May 15: The Phillips Police Department received a call of a 92 year old male subject who was having a war flashback and was becoming uncontrollable. The officer arrived and spoke with the 92 year old male until the subject was calm. May 17: Phillips Police spoke with a male subject who came to the Phillips Police Department with concerns of possible property damage that may have occurred in the City of Phillips at a local business parking lot. Phillips Police will contact the business owners to advise them of the concerns. May 18: The Phillips Police Department observed an ATV driving carelessly on a city street. An officer spoke to the operator of the ATV and the operator apologized and said it would not happen again. The officer issued a verbal warning. May 18: The Phillips Police Department assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with an ambulance call in the county where there was a pulseless person who was not breathing. An officer, along with a Price County Deputy, performed CPR, and the patient was then loaded into the Central Price County Ambulance and transported to Flambeau Hospital. May 24: The Phillips Police Department received a report from a citizen who was a victim of a phone scam. The citizen supplied information regarding subjects who called on the phone and purported to be representatives of Xcel Energy, demanding cash or services would be cut off. A statement and loss report were completed. Further investigation will be conducted. May 25: The Phillips Police Department received a report from a local clinic of a subject who was acting disorderly. The subject left the clinic prior to the officer's arrival. And officer obtained statements. A citation for disorderly conduct will be issued to the subject. May 25: Phillips Police spoke with a local business owner in the City of Phillips, and the Phillips Police were informed that after a rain shower the roadway out in front of their business smells like petroleum. May 26: Phillips Police were advised by Price County Dispatch of a report of a black bear going between the houses on South Argyle Avenue. Phillips Police spoke with the witness and attempted to locate the bear but could not find it. May 29: The Phillips Police Department responded to an apartment complex in response to a fire alarm. An officer helped the residents evacuate and then stood by while the Phillips Fire Department searched the building. No fire or smoke was detected. The fire chief allowed all the tenants to return to the building. SAMPLE OF POLICE REPORTS FOR JUNE 2016 June 11, 2016 June 1: The Phillips Police Department received a complaint from a citizen who reported what they believed to be a scam. An officer reviewed the documents provided by the person and confirmed they were fraudulent. The citizen was advised to stop communication with the messenger, to change their phone number and e-mail contacts, and to monitor their banking accounts. Further investigation will be conducted. June 1: The Phillips Police Department received a call from a local religious organization regarding an illegal dumping complaint. The caller stated they discovered several TVs left at their facility, and they do not accept them as donations. The organization had signs posted around their building stating no televisions or computer monitors are accepted. The representative asked if there was a way to dispose of the items without being charged. Inquiries were made but no sources were identified. Extra patrol will be conducted after hours. June 4: The Phillips Police Department received a report from a citizen concerned for the welfare of an unattended dog in a vehicle. Responding officer observed the dog in a vehicle, which was parked in an alley, and no windows were rolled down. Due to warm temperatures and sunshine, the officer opened the vehicle door allowing fresh air into the vehicle. Contact was made with a juvenile that was the owner of the dog. The juvenile did not know how long the dog had been in the vehicle and did not seem concerned for the dog. A citation for neglecting an animal was issued to the juvenile. June 4: The Phillips Police Department was requested to assist the Price County Sheriff's Department with a vehicle pursuit. The officer responded to the area of US Highway 8 and County Road O. A deputy located the vehicle and driver. The officer provided cover to the deputy as no other deputies were available. The deputy confiscated the vehicle used. An officer followed the vehicle to the impound lot located in the City of Phillips. June 14: Phillips Police received a report of loud music coming from a vehicle that was disturbing to a business when the vehicle entered its parking lot. An officer was unable to locate the driver. June 16: A business at another location reported loud music coming from a car radio. An officer was able to locate that driver and the driver was instructed to keep their radio at a reasonable volume. June 17: A complainant reported to the Phillips Police Department that they received a worthless check for services rendered and/or goods purchased. Attempts to collect the money owed by certified mail were unsuccessful or went unanswered. Police issued a citation for each violation to the subject with a mandatory court appearance and, in addition to the fine, is requesting restitution be paid to the victim of this offense as part of a court order.

MISSING RESIDENT FOUND DECEASED August 12, 2016 Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt reports on August 11, 2016 at 8:32 p.m. the Price County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Town of Prentice resident reporting her 80 year old husband had gone blackberry picking earlier in the afternoon and had not returned home. The husband’s vehicle was located down the road from the residence in a rural area. An immediate search of the area was conducted and the subject was not located. Personnel from the Price County Sheriff’s Office, Prentice Fire Department, Prentice Ambulance Service, Ogema Fire Department, Catawba Fire Department, Kennan Fire Department, Phillips Fire Department, Fifield Fire Department, Pike Lake Fire Department, Hawkins Fire Department, Park Falls Fire Department, Westboro Fire Department, Rib Lake Fire Department, Tomahawk Fire Department, Barron County Sheriff’s Office, and K-9 handlers from Sawyer County Search & Rescue responded to the scene to continue the search for the victim. The victim was found deceased at about 8:40 a.m. on August 12, 2016. The incident remains under investigation by the Price County Sheriff’s Office and the Price County Coroner. No foul play is suspected. FORMER CATERPILLAR PLANT PURCHASED October 3, 2016 A company from Minnesota known as SpecSys, part of Ritalka, officially purchased the former Caterpillar plant in Prentice on Monday. SpecSys intends to produce forestry machines. In the future, it is hopeful that equipment for mining, railroad, agriculture, and energy will be manufactured, as well.

NEWS - PRENTICE & OGEMA REST ASSURED, CATERPILLAR SALE STILL IN THE WORKS August 4, 2016 Recently, a notification was circulated to media and employees regarding the closure of Caterpillar in Prentice in compliance with the WARN Act. The WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) requires most employers with 100 or more employees provide notice of plant closings sixty days before closure. To be in compliance with the WARN Act, Caterpillar issued a statement in the last few days, and much of the local media publicized it exactly as presented causing a lot of undue concern in the community that the sale to RITALKA/SpecSys Inc. was not going through. Fortunately, that is not the case. According to Kevin R. Wald, CEO of RITALKA, his company is still working with Caterpillar to purchase and operate the facility in Prentice. He stated the WARN Act notification needed to take place in the last few days to help facilitate a close on the sale-purchase of the facility and most of the equipment sales by early October. "We have had a signed Purchase and Sale Agreement since early July and had an agreed upon framework since early June," Wald stated. "Since that time we have been conducting interviews and have even made offers of employment and secured a few key positions. We are continuing on with the offer of employment process this month. We are excited to have such a talented pool of candidates considering to join our firm." Wald also mentioned that SpecSys Inc., one of his nine companies, will be the operating organization that will be producing in Prentice. SpecSys Inc. sells 25,000 hours of manufacturing services and 5,000 hours of engineering services each month. "We intend to start with producing forestry products for Caterpillar, but as the economy comes back on line, we look to produce mining, agriculture, oil-energy, and railroad equipment in Prentice." With all that positive news, Wald did point out that the sale is not final but they are very optimistic that they will be able to achieve closure. He reminded that "just like when an individual buys a home, the closing process has plenty of moving parts."

SPOTLIGHT ON BUTTERNUT / PARK FALLS RESIDENT, SKYLER DURAL May 31, 2016 Skyler Dural grew up in northern Price County, just south of the county line, in Butternut, Wisconsin, where she currently resides. During her school years, she was very active with the Corner Rock Youth Center during its tenure in Park Falls. Graduating from Butternut High School in 2009, she attended college at Northland College and was a 2013 graduate. Currently, she is taking on-line courses to pursue her Master’s degree in psychology with a focus on industrial and organizational psychology. Employed by the non-profit workforce development organization, Northwest Wisconsin CEP, she is an employer resource consultant where her job is to talk with employers about their workforce needs, help match job seekers to jobs, and work with people of any age to get training or education. Her home office is in Park Falls, but she serves five counties. Skyler’s fiance is Joel Eder who recently graduated from the police academy in Eau Claire. Joel serves with the Wisconsin National Guard and has been deployed twice to Afghanistan and Iraq. Hoping he will be home for good, Skyler said they enjoy doing many outdoor activities, especially kayaking the Flambeau River. “Nothing beats being out on the water with Joel or a couple other friends. There’s something so awe- inspiring, especially when I’m paddling down the Flambeau, looking around at all the beauty - the trees, the water, the rocks, the wildlife - makes me realize how small we are as humans in the grand scheme of life. Plus, there is no cell phone reception so that is liberating, as well!” As a soon-to-be-bride, it’s expected that Skyler is excited about her wedding day. “We’re planning to get married this fall, which is very exciting!” Skyler shared, mentioning that she cannot wait for all the planning to come to life on their special day. “We are really looking forward to establishing our life in Price County -- working here, living here, and hopefully, God willing, raising kids here. There is nowhere else where we could possibly see ourselves living than the Northwoods. We’re both close to our families which is another reason we want to stay close by.” Joel’s family is “close by” in Clam Lake, and Skyler’s parents, Bob and Ronda, live in Butternut. Spanning the generations, Skyler added that her maternal grandparents, Jack and Carol Koch, are from Butternut, and her late paternal grandparents, Bob and Sandy Dural, were proud residents of Park Falls. “I also never really dreamed of living anywhere other than Northern Wisconsin,” Skyler noted about herself. “I’ve never wanted the city life.” Skyler expressed that her parents and grandparents have supported everything that she has done and they have been her biggest fans and cheerleaders. From watching her play Little Red Riding Hood in a play in first grade to watching her graduate high school and helping her through college, they have always been there for her, which she very obviously and openly appreciates. “I will never be able to pay them back for the love and support that they’ve given me over the years. I’m so lucky to have been able to grow up next door to my maternal grandparents and have my paternal grandparents nearby.” Jokingly stating that the most interesting thing about her is that she has never eaten a hamburger or a steak, because she does not like red meat, when we delved a little farther, we found quite a few unique hobbies and passions unique to this 24 year old. “I love history, reading memoirs and autobiographies, and watching documentaries. I don’t think that’s very common for a 24 year old psychology grad student,” Skyler added, with a smile. She also travels a lot for work, so she has some free time to fill during non- work times, and is hooked on the “How Stuff Works” family of podcasts. Learning more about what makes Skyler unique, painting is a special hobby that she shares with her mom and grandma. She especially enjoys using natural stone but sometimes does canvas paintings, as well. “I’m certainly not the most talented,” she says modestly, “but it’s fun and relaxing!” Speaking of relaxing, we asked Skyler what item she’d want to have with her on a deserted island. Since a boat was not an option, Skyler said she would bring a cell phone and a reception booster so that someone could rescue her. “Is that cheating?” she quipped. Or maybe Skyler could teleport. She said that choosing one super power was tricky given there are a lot of positives and negatives to many of them. “Reading minds would be great, but I’m not sure if I’d want to always know what people were thinking. That could be scary,” she laughed. “I think I would choose to be able to teleport or snap my fingers to be from where I am to someplace different! How neat would that be!?” she wondered, and then gleefully added, “I’d never be late!” On a more serious note, Skyler shows a deep passion for women’s rights. “I would have loved to be alive during the early 1910s into the 1920s because then I could have been a part of the Women’s Rights Movements. Those women paved the way for young women like me, and I am forever grateful for their perseverance and bravery. This is why I vote in every election and am thankful that I can go to work in a business setting! Plus, 1920s fashion was great!” She said that if she could have dinner with three famous people, dead or alive, she would choose Susan B. Anthony, Malala Yousafzai, and Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. “They were all amazing women who fought for women’s rights throughout time starting with Sor Juana in the 1600s and Malala in the 2000s. I can’t even begin to imagine what it would be like to be part of a conversation with those women.” Skyler would like the people of Price County to not get stuck in a mindset of “this is the way it has always been so we have to keep doing the same thing.” “You don’t move forward without new ideas and innovation. I think there is potential for business ventures here connected to technology. The world is getting smaller and we have to see what business can develop from that.” Skyler also mentioned that she wants young people to realize there are so many good things in Price County, including nature, jobs, and a sense of safety. She wants young people to understand that they can live here and find ways for the area to grow into something even better, because positive changes can be made when we all work toward a common goal. Skyler would direct young people to go for their goals and not to panic if they think things aren’t going exactly as planned, because as long as a person has direction, things tend to work out well. As long as it is not dangerous, she said, “I’d rather look back and say, “Wow, that was a mistake” than say, ’I wish I could have taken that chance.’” Her thoughts for how she lives her life come from her favorite quote by Harvey MacKay, which is, “Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it....if it changes your life, let it." To conclude our interview, we gave Skyler the word shown in uppercase and asked her to fill in the blanks afterward, leaving us with these answers: I LOVE: sunshine, laughter, and life. I HOPE: to make a positive impact in our communities. I FEEL: optimistic for the future! I MISS: being a little kid sometimes. Naps, Play-doh, no bills - Ahh, it sounds amazing! I LEARNED: that you can’t please everyone, but try your best! I KNOW: that my life will be lived well if I pursue my passions and spend it with those I love. I NEED: to unplug from technology more than I do. It’s very rare I don’t have my cell phone near me in case something with work, school, or life happens. I need to learn to make time every day to completely put it away and focus on what is in front of me. (Then again, My Price County reminded Skyler that she did want that cell phone and booster if stranded on a deserted island, so there are pros and cons!) SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS RESIDENT, TRAVIS NEZ June 25, 2016 A recent graduate from the College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and a minor in Marketing, Travis Nez previously attended the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College where he received an Associates of Applied Sciences degree. Travis will be attending the Mitchell Hamline School of Law during the fall term. His career goal is to practice Native American Law as he is a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes from southwest Arizona. Excluding parents, we asked Travis who has influenced him the most, and Travis chose his sister, Maureen. "She has influenced me to succeed at all levels, whether its educational or in the work place." Apparently Maureen's influence has been strong with her younger brother, because, while only in his early 20s, Travis has already achieved a lot. Along with his success at college and his upcoming studies in law, he holds a Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson license. He is also active in the community, serving on the Price County Board of Supervisors. Travis said that these two positions have provided him with optimum opportunities to push our local amenities, all of which he feels are some of his greatest contributions to Price County. Another membership that Travis is proud of his association with the Republican Party, which is of great interest to him. "While I have a lot [of favorite politicians], at the moment Donald J. Trump is my favorite, because I truly believe he is going to 'Make America Great Again.' Donald Trump is doing something that most people never expected could be done by a businessman. In addition, he is the only one running for president that has the experience to negotiate our country's position. We have elected well- seasoned politicians every year. Now we finally have a candidate that can bring our country back." Embracing his conservative side, Travis said that if he only had two minutes to take his most prized, non- living possessions from his house, he would save some of his guns. Travis is a firm believer in American's Constitutional right to bear arms. Along with hunting with those guns and fishing, Travis enjoys biking, golfing, and spending time on the water. Every year, Travis takes a trip to Europe to explore historical sites and local attractions. "Quality of life is very important, because we only live once," Travis remarked. "I truly believe we only have one shot at finding our inner passions." With that said, Travis believes we have rich opportunities in Price County. "Nothing can match our quality of life let alone the low cost of living. We have some of the most affordable housing in the country. If a person ever dreamed about owning a farm, land, or even a lake home, Price County is full of opportunities to help anyone fulfill that goal." While Travis is busy achieving his life's goals, he is already thinking about his future. "If I could go back to when I was eighteen, I should have purchased large amounts of LinkedIn, Insulet, and Diana Shipping stocks, along with various other well performing stocks that would have allowed me to retire." We mentioned to Travis that for him eighteen was only three short years ago, and we are certain he will have plenty more opportunities where he can capitalize.

SPOTLIGHT - PEOPLE OF PRICE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS RESIDENT, LACI SCHUH, OWNER OF THE DREAMER BOUTIQUE April 20, 2016 Laci Schuh is the owner of The Dreamer Boutique located at 126 North Lake Avenue in downtown Phillips, Wisconsin, which opened in January of 2016. She holds a Fashion Marketing degree from MATC in Madison, Wisconsin. Laci does not have any siblings or children, and she is currently single. In our Spotlight interview, we try to ask unique questions that may provoke some interesting and introspective answers. Based on our questions, Laci shared the following narrative with us: I grew up in Phillips, Wisconsin, and then I moved to Madison for 4 years for college. After graduation, I moved to Boulder, Colorado for 2 years and then decided to move to the West Coast! I lived in Santa Cruz, California for a year and half, and then I moved up to Portland, Oregon for 2 years. Since I missed California, I moved back down to San Francisco for 2 years, Marin County for another 2 years, and up in gold country for 2 more years before I finally came home! It is so nice to not have to move all my belongings around anymore! It was fun but a lot of work! My biggest contribution to Price County is opening up my boutique, The Dreamer Boutique. After working in retail for others my whole adult life, I could actually afford to open my own shop here. It brings eclectic items you couldn't find in Phillips before, and I have been welcomed with open arms! I'm so grateful! What I would most like to see in Price County is more live music and entertainment as that's what I've been accustomed to seeing everywhere else I've lived the last eighteen years. It is one of my biggest passions and most frequent pastime. Today I spoke with the new owner of a popular bar downtown, and he said he plans to expand the courtyard they have a few buildings down from my store. They plan to set up a stage for bands so it looks like the possibility is arising! I would suggest young people move to this area, because it's so affordable and beautiful in the spring, summer, and fall, because it's surrounded by lakes. It gets cold in the winter, but there are still plenty of outdoor activities to do year-round. There are a lot of fun and friendly people here, but it would be great to get more people my age back here to help revive the city. There are a ton of work opportunities, too! My favorite vacation destinations I've been to are the Bahamas, Hawaii, and Jamaica, because I like the laid back vibes, the ocean, and the beautiful, warm weather. I hope to go to more tropical places sooner than later as I love to travel and see new places and cultures. My biggest wish is for world peace and all beings to be free of suffering. If I had two minutes to grab something from my home before it was destroyed it would be my precious dog, Lollypop, because she is my prized possession. She has brought me so much joy, and I love her with my whole heart. My "guiding light" is my mother. She deserves a standing ovation not only because she went through some tragedies in her life and still did a great job raising me, but because she has worked the same job at Phillips Plating for 40 years as of this year. Bravo, Mom! When I couldn't find my way, and had my heart broken multiple times, she showed me I can still accomplish my dreams. My mottos for life are, "Don't sweat the small stuff," "Any given moment can change your life," "Everything will work out the way it's supposed to," "Find what you love and go for it," and "Love doesn't make the world go round, but it sure makes the ride worthwhile!" We thank Laci for being our first "Spotlight: People of Price County." Stop into Laci's shop and let her know you saw her "Spotlight." If you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, to be interviewed, please e-mail us at Contact@MyPriceCounty.com with the person's name and his or her e-mail address, Facebook page, and/or phone number. SPOTLIGHT ON PRENTICE RESIDENT, DARLENE MCMULLEN May 5, 2016 Darlene McMullen lives in Prentice, Wisconsin. She was born and raised in Catawba, Wisconsin, the second oldest of seven children. Darlene graduated from Phillips High School in 1969. On October 10, 1970, she married the love of her life, Larry McMullen, who was born and raised in Phillips, Wisconsin. Larry & Darlene lived in Phillips for the first 5 1/2 years of their marriage but moved to the Milwaukee area in 1976. They had four children, (three girls and one boy). Unfortunately, in 2003, Larry passed on from a massive heart attack at the age of 56. Two years after Larry’s death, in 2005, Darlene decided to move back to the area. With a daughter and her family living in Hawkins at the time, Darlene felt it was time to come home. Now her life is filled with the joy of 5 grandchildren, (4 granddaughters and one grandson), who are the loves of her life. “My children and grandchildren bring me so much happiness,” Darlene told us. “I love spending time with them, and I love when my grandkids spend the night with me. Being with family makes my heart swell with joy.” It is evident that Darlene enjoys her family very much given that her favorite vacation includes them. “My favorite vacation was camping out on my land in Phillips, because I was camping with my grandchildren. There is no electricity and no running water, but we had so much fun four wheeling, having campfires, and relaxing. We will be doing it as often as we can this summer.” We asked Darlene if she had any advice for young people who are interested in pursuing one of their major goals, and she replied, “I would say...go for it! Do the best you can, try your hardest, and whether you succeed or not, at least you tried and that is what is important. You will never look back and say, 'I wish I would have done this’ or ‘I wish I would have done that,' and you will never regret trying.” With that advice in mind, it is no wonder that Darlene’s favorite quote is, “You reap what you sow.” Darlene elaborated, “We are all responsible for our actions. No one else is to blame for what we say or do. Blaming someone else is immature and childish.” Darlene likes to live by the motto, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Expanding upon the Golden Rule, Darlene explained, “If I want someone to treat me with kindness and respect, I have to do the same to them, and that is how it should be. There is nothing wrong with being kind and considerate.” Darlene said that if she could impart one bit of wisdom to the next generation, it would be to “Enjoy every second of every day, because time waits for no one. I remember when I couldn't wait to turn 18 and graduate from high school....and I turned around and I am 65!” Darlene retired from Phillips Plating in 2011 and now does cleaning as a part-time job a couple days per week. This schedule allows her more time for one of her favorite hobbies, which is reading. “When I am reading, I visualize what I am reading about and it relaxes me,” shared Darlene. “To sum me up,” Darlene closed our interview, “I lead a very simple life, I love spending as much time with my family as I can, and I thank God every day when I wake up!”

BENEFIT FOR DIEGO SURMAN August 10, 2016 Southfork Tavern and the Rob Grigsby Family are hosting a benefit on Saturday, August 13, 2016 for Diego Surman, a 19-year old Phillips resident. Diego has a non-cancerous brain stem tumor, which occurs when abnormal cells form in tissues of the brain. Diego has had radiation, chemotherapy, three brain surgeries, and two T-7 spinal surgeries. Unfortunately, with Diego's last brain surgery, he is now a quadriplegic, so he has lost use of his torso and all four limbs. Therefore, Diego needs a very costly wheelchair to help him navigate. Without this wheelchair, Diego cannot be mobile. According to Diego's dad, Mitch Surman, "The Trackstander chair will allow him to enjoy the outdoors and strengthen his bones so, God willing, he will be able to stand and maybe walk again." Diego loves being outdoors and enjoys fishing, hunting, and picking berries. The Trackstander TR1820 will allow him to enjoy these activities again. You can view the needed wheelchair at this link: http://www.tssatcsales.net/action-trackstander-tr.html The benefit will include a pig roast and a trap shoot. There will be raffles throughout the day, and all donations will go to Diego. The benefit is at Southfork Tavern on County Road F. It will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. on this Saturday, August 13th. Please share this story so we can help get the word out about Diego's need for this wheelchair so he can have a better quality of life. You can also donate to Diego's Go Fund Me page at http://www.gofundme.com/2dxed8kk My Price County was created to promote Price County, its people, and its businesses. If you are in charge of a benefit or fundraiser, please contact us so we can help spread the word. Photo Credit: Mitch Surman FUNDRAISER FOR MARY HEINZ November 2, 2016 Mary Heinz began having stomach pain during and after eating in January of this year. After several months of visits to her doctors, where she was given ultrasounds, multiple scans, and x-rays, she was diagnosed in August with terminal Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Mary is currently receiving treatment at Theda Clark Regional Cancer Center in Appleton, WI. Mary had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Over time, it metastasized to several spots in her bones and two spots on her lungs. Since metastatic breast cancer has no cure, Mary will need treatment for the rest of her life. Her first treatment plan will involve her taking two pills each day. After about 20 months, her body will become immune to those pills, unfortunately, and she will be switched to a different treatment plan until that plan stops working. This cycle will continue with various treatment plans for the rest of Mary's life. She will also receive a monthly shot to keep strength in her bones. Her treatment plan will require body scans and blood work every few months to ensure the then current treatment plan is still working. Due to the symptoms of this type of cancer and the side effects of the medicine she is taking, Mary has recently stopped working and is on short-term disability. Trying to rest to keep her body strong, she is also encouraged by spending time with her friends and family, including her six grandchildren. On Saturday, November 5, 2016, there will be a pie auction, raffles, and food at South Fork in Phillips. Some of the raffle items include tickets for the December 11th Packers game at Green Bay, 4 Hall of Fame tickets, an autographed Packers football, a .270 Savage Axis with scope, plus so much more. The proceeds will be used to help with fuel for travel, medical expenses, and lodging costs. The event will be held from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend the fundraiser but would like to donate, please visit her GoFundMe page at: http://www.gofundme.com/2kd6483g?ssid=771695709 &pos=1 --- Our goal is to promote Price County, its people, and its businesses. If you have an upcoming benefit for someone in the county, please e-mail the details to Contact@MyPriceCounty.com BUCCANEERS & LOGGERS HOLD "FIGHT LEUKEMIA NIGHT" FOR JE'ANN JOHNSON December 14, 2016 Prentice Beats Phillips 52-41 But there was a Larger Goal on the Court Tuesday Night Prentice came away with the victory in the end, but Phillips and Prentice set aside any basketball rivalries on Tuesday night to help Je'Ann Johnson, a Prentice middle school student, fight her battle against ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). According to her GoFundMe page, Je'Ann was first diagnosed with ALL when she was nine years old and went into remission, but now the disease is back in Je'Ann's twelfth year of life. To help raise awareness for leukemia and to raise money for Je'Ann's family, the Prentice and Phillips basketball teams brought the communities together Tuesday night at the Buccaneers' gymnasium. Raffle tickets, a 50/50, and t-shirt sales helped to raise funds during the "Fight Leukemia Night." If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses the Johnson family is incurring, you can visit Je'Ann's GoFundMe page at: http://www.gofundme.com/jeann- johnsons-leukemia?ssid=839216196&pos=1

PRICE COUNTY CARES - DONATIONS NEEDED MICHAEL LINDER ACCIDENT AND GOFUNDME DETAILS August 27, 2015 Monday August 24th Michael Linder was in a serious motor vehicle accident. He suffered numerous injuries requiring an ambulance, air flight to a trauma center and surgery. He will still face more surgery, a lengthy hospital stay and an unknown amount of rehabilitation. Michael and his girlfriend Marci are a sweet young couple just starting out in life and the medical bills alone will be devastating. Add to this the loss of income while he fights to recover and it would be overwhelming to any of us. Life can change in an instant! Please consider donating to help this young couple through this horrific challenge. A private bank account in Phillips will also be opened to accept funds in the next few days if you'd prefer to help in that way. Feel free to email Jodiraemarie@gmail.com for that account information. http://www.gofundme.com/LinderMM BENEFIT FOR AUSTIN BIRKHOLZ July 15, 2016 Austin, the son of Roy & Loretta Birkholz, is a fourteen year old Ogema resident living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). According to Healthline, EDS affects the body's connective tissues, which are responsible for supporting and structuring the skin, blood vessels, bones, and organs. EDS is usually an inherited condition, but a small number of cases are not inherited and rather occur via spontaneous gene mutations. Mayo Clinic states there are six types of EDS but fewer than 200,000 cases in the United States per year, so EDS is considered a rare disease. Austin has Type IV, which is an even less common vascular type that can cause fragile blood vessels; thin, transparent skin; thin lips and nose; protruding eyes; sunken cheeks; a small chin; an unusually large range of movement in the joints; collapsed lungs; heart valve problems; and other organ issues. EDS is generally treated with physical therapy, surgery, and pain killers. Austin was born with EDS, which caused his colon to rupture when he was eight years old. Emergency surgery saved his life. Unfortunately, his fragile tissue would not hold the stitches, and a second surgery was necessary. When that surgery failed, Austin was required to have a portion of his ileum diverted to a permanent surgical opening in the abdominal wall known as an ileostomy. On May 22, 2016, another emergency surgery was needed when Austin developed a torn left axillary artery that was bleeding into his bicep. According to Austin's aunt, Tina Dassow, his pain was excruciating. Over the next two weeks, Austin needed five more surgeries, including an effort to save his left arm. When that effort failed, his left arm was amputated. The stress of the surgeries caused an artery to burst in Austin's liver, resulting in massive hemorrhaging. Several blood transfusions were needed and part of his liver needed to be removed to save his life. After his last surgery, Austin needed a chest tube and an abdominal drain to relieve abdominal pressure. The drains have since been removed, and his family was able to bring Austin home the day before Father's Day. Unfortunately, Austin needed to return to the hospital for a feeding tube, because he was not able to consume enough calories to meet the needs of his healing body. In the future, Austin will require several medical appointments to fit him with a prosthetic arm, which is a process complicated by Ehlers-Danlos. Austin will likely have to undergo more medical procedures, as well, as his condition changes. A benefit is planned for Austin on Saturday, July 31 from noon until 5 p.m. at Kennan Park in Kennan, Wisconsin. A free lunch will be available, and there will be a pie auction and raffles. Any donations can be dropped off at Happy Daze in Kennan. Monetary donations can be made at Nicolet Bank to the Austin Birkholz Benefit. "This young man has been through more than most people will have to face in a lifetime," stated his aunt, Tina Dassow, "so your support is appreciated." If you need more information about how you can help Austin, you may contact Sandy Jensen at 715-474- 2409, Julia Pearson at 715-428-2428, Pam Spencer at 715-820-1535, or Tina Dassow at 715-748-2936. Please share this story with your friends so we can come together to help Austin's family raise some needed funds for Austin and provide awareness of the disease. Editor's Note: If you ever host a benefit, please let us know so we can help you get the needed exposure for your cause.