ANNOUNCEMENTS NEWS - COUNTYWIDE SECTION 1 WISCONSIN: DETAILS ABOUT JAYME CLOSS KIDNAPPING January 14, 2019 UNOFFICIAL FEBRUARY 2019 PRIMARY RESULTS February 19, 2019 AREA WOMEN TO SHARE STORIES OF LOSSES OF THEIR CHILDREN March 27, 2019 APRIL 2019 ELECTION RESULTS April 2, 2019 PRICE COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY ACQUIRED BY NORVADO May 1, 2019 MARSHFIELD CLINIC CONSIDERING MERGER WITH GUNDERSEN HEALTH May 7, 2019 DEAR PRICE COUNTY GRADUATE, YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN May 23, 2019 NEWS - COUNTYWIDE SECTION 2 PRICE COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITS June 5, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT ABOUNDS AT THIS YEAR'S PRICE COUNTY FAIR August 19, 2019 NORTHERN WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN, SEAN DUFFY, WILL RESIGN August 26, 2019 FATE OF THE 4-H PROGRAM DECIDED September 17, 2019 JON PESKO AND TERRY PALECEK ELECTED TO FORWARD BANK'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 22, 2019 WHERE DO YOUR PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS GO? November 26, 2019 WISCONSIN'S OLDEST HUNTER, FLORENCE TEETERS, BAGGED A BUCK November 28, 2019 NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SECTION 1 KWIK TRIP PLANS TO BUILD IN PHILLIPS January 30, 2019 LOGGERS WINTER SPORTS ON FIRE February 26, 2019 MAKING ROOM FOR KWIK TRIP March 10, 2019 STUDENTS SHARE THEIR REACTIONS TO NEW YORK CITY TRIP March 26, 2019 MANUFACTURER COMING TO PHILLIPS March 28, 2019 FORMER WELLS FARGO DRIVE-THROUGH BEING DEMOLISHED May 20, 2019 NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SECTION 2 CEREMONY FOR 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILLIPS FIRE July 31, 2019 NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SECTION 3 FATAL CRASH IN TOWNSHIP OF FLAMBEAU August 3, 2019 LOGGER FOOTBALL REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH HOMECOMING WIN OVER RIVAL TO THE NORTH October 5, 2019 COUGAR BELIEVED TO BE IN THE AREA December 20, 2019 2002 PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE, CASEY HESS, IN FATAL ACCIDENT December 22, 2019 NEWS - PARK FALLS AND FIFIELD SHOPKO CLOSING, STORE LIQUIDATIONS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK March 18, 2019 FATAL VEHICLE CRASH IN FIFIELD March 24, 2019 FLAMBEAU RIVER PAPERS' LAY-OFF AND SEARCH FOR BUYER May 14, 2019 FLAMBEAU RIVERS PAPERS TO RESUME PRODUCTION NEXT WEEK July 9, 2019 BOATING FATALITY BY CROWLEY FLOWAGE August 15, 2019 PENDING NEW OWNERSHIP OF FLAMBEAU RIVER PAPERS September 25, 2019 FLAMBEAU RIVER PAPERS TO BE PURCHASED BY NIAGARA WORLDWIDE November 6, 2019

NEWS - PRENTICE AND OGEMA HOUSE FIRE FATALITY January 13, 2019 HOUSE FIRE INJURES ONE FIREFIGHTER January 26, 2019 THRILL KILLINGS TAKE LIVES OF MANY DEER March 5, 2019 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OPENED REGARDING DEAD LIVESTOCK June 6, 2019 MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE / DEER CRASH August 12, 2019 OPINIONS - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LOOKING FOR MY FINNISH RELATIVES June 10, 2019 PRICE COUNTY CARES - DONATIONS NEEDED OGEMA: HOUSE FIRE RESULTING IN LOSS OF SON AND HOME January 18, 2019 PARK FALLS: POLICE DEPARTMENT NEEDS SAFETY FEATURES January 18, 2019 PRICE COUNTY: HATS & MITTENS NEEDED AT SHERIFF'S OFFICE January 25, 2019 PHILLIPS: BENEFIT AND GOFUNDME PAGE FOR ANDREW DEGROOT July 1, 2019 PARK FALLS: FUNDRAISER FOR BRIAN SCHLOER, MOTORCYCLE / DEER ACCIDENT SURVIVOR July 11, 2019 PHILLIPS: ELK LAKE PARK STAGE MAKES PROGRESS August 6, 2019 PHILLIPS/PRENTICE: LOCAL CHILDREN INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT August 14, 2019 BUTTERNUT/PARK FALLS: BENEFIT FOR TOM TEETERS THIS SATURDAY November 13, 2019 PHILLIPS: GLEN SCHILLING, LOCAL ELECTRICIAN, INJURED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT November 14, 2019 SPOTLIGHT - PEOPLE OF PRICE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS HIGH ALUMNUS, JUSTIN DRLJACA, GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY January 9, 2019 PHILLIPS: SPOTLIGHT ON TED KEMPKES, CO- OWNER OF LONG LAKE NORTH May 22, 2019 PHILLIPS: SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS HIGH ALUMNUS, MELISSA BELLOVARY, UPON OPENING A NEW STORE IN PHILLIPS November 7, 2019 PHILLIPS: SPOTLIGHT ON UP NORTH UNIVERSITY AND ITS FOUNDERS November 19, 2019 KENNAN: SPOTLIGHT ON GARY EDINGER November 20, 2019 PARK FALLS: SPOTLIGHT ON JOSH ENGLUND December 5, 2019

NEWS - COUNTYWIDE SECTION 1 WISCONSIN: DETAILS ABOUT JAYME CLOSS KIDNAPPING January 14, 2019 Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, told authorities that the first time he saw Jayme Closs, 13, was when she got on a school bus on Highway 8 that he was stopped behind as he was driving to work at the Saputo Cheese Factory, where he worked for two days. He said the moment he saw her "he knew that was the girl he was going to take," according to a criminal complaint released today. Soon after seeing her, he purchased a mask and began to plan for her capture. “The defendant stated he had no idea who she was nor did he know who lived at the house or how many people lived at the house," according to the complaint. He did not learn the name of Jayme nor her parents until he saw news reports after the murders and abduction. He never had contact with Jayme or her parents in any way, including social media. According to the criminal complaint, Patterson came to the Closs home two times before October 15, which was the night of the murders and abduction, but he was scared off by lights and “people walking around the house,” so he left. According to what Jayme told detectives, she was asleep in her bed when her dog began barking the night of the incident. She woke her parents, and her father went downstairs to find Patterson, dressed in black and armed with a gun. Jayme and her mother hid in the bathroom. They heard a gunshot and knew James had been shot and likely killed. Her mother called 911 but hung up when Patterson found them hiding. Patterson instructed Denise, Jayme's mother, to put tape over Jayme's mouth, which she did. Patterson then shot Denise. Jayme was then put in Patterson's trunk. She stated she could hear the sirens of the police cars as Patterson drove away from the scene, and at one time Patterson yielded to police arriving at the Closs home. While in captivity at Patterson's house, Jayme stated Patterson would leave. Sometimes he would attend Christmas gatherings. Other times, he had friends or family over to the house, and when he did so, he would make Jayme get under a bed and trap her by placing heavy weights on various household items. On January 10, 2019, Patterson told Jayme he would be gone for five or six hours. While he was gone, Jayme was able to push the bins and weights away from the bed she was "caged" under, find a pair of Patterson's shoes to wear, leave the house, and walk down the road, which is where she found a woman, Jeanne Nutter, walking her dog. Nutter brought Jayme to a neighbor's house. The neighbor called 911, and police took Jayme to a secure location while they searched for Patterson. While Jayme was being transported, the police officer saw a red car that matched the description of Patterson's vehicle. Jayme told the officer she wasn't sure if that was Patterson’s car. Regardless, the officer informed other officers of the vehicle, and another officer was able to stop the vehicle for a traffic stop. Patterson was taken into custody without incident and did confess to the murders and abduction. UNOFFICIAL FEBRUARY 2019 PRIMARY RESULTS February 19, 2019 The February 19, 2019 primary had the following unofficial results as of this publication at 9 p.m. A * next to the person's name means they will move forward to the spring election. CITY OF PARK FALLS MAYOR *Michael Bablick: 150 *Daniel G. Leitl: 100 Beth Roberts: 16 TOWN OF ELK TREASURER *Joe Neerdaels: 80 *Jean Klimowski: 19 James J. Pavlek: 4 TOWN OF FLAMBEAU SUPERVISOR *Michael Galloway: 89 *Roy Boushon: 58 *Karen E. Kerner: 45 *Douglas AuBuchon: 40 Larry Weik: 23 AREA WOMEN TO SHARE STORIES OF LOSSES OF THEIR CHILDREN March 27, 2019 A Day of Remembrance and Healing for the Loss of a Child will take place at the St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Phillips on Saturday, March 30th from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. This event has been planned for a few years and is making its debut. Three speakers will give personal testimonials about the loss of their child. Janene Ravet, Catawba, lost her only child, Graham, due to an accidental overdose when he was 23. Caroline Lenz, Phillips, will speak publicly for the first time about the murder of her daughter, Carla, who was only 17 when her life was taken in 1986. Pamela Peterson, Ashland, will talk about the loss of her child through abortion and how she healed from that choice. There will be materials available from HEART (Healing Effects of Abortion Related Trauma) and Project Rachel. Information for crisis helplines, local addiction treatment facilities, the Embrace shelter, and grief support groups will be available at the event. There will be interspersed biblical readings and musicians between speakers. Janene Ravet, one of the speakers, shared her thoughts on the event. "It will be an amazing afternoon. Hearing stories of others' losses allows a person to not feel alone in their journey, that Christ also walks with them even if they do not recognize it. It is healing in itself to know that someone shares your most intimate pain. My personal hope is that someone in attendance will have an opportunity to equate one of the stories that day to their own lives....Showing compassion and concern for each person's loss, having empathy and listening, are all things that must be present to create a place where God can enter in and heal wounds. We hope to reflect all those qualities throughout the afternoon. Even if you have not suffered a loss [of a child], please come and show your support for someone you know who has." St. Therese of Lisieux is located at 655 South Lake Avenue in Phillips. APRIL 2019 ELECTION RESULTS April 2, 2019 The April 2, 2019 election had the following unofficial results. The "**" denotes the winner(s) in each race. The number of votes is located to the left of each name. In one of the larger area races, Park Falls has a new mayor as Michael Bablick garnered 346 votes to unseat Daniel G. Leitl with 239 votes. The Township of Flambeau had the highest voter turn-out in the county with 52% of eligible voters going to the polls. Flambeau was followed by Elk (50%), Spirit (47%), Fifield and Emery (tied at 41%), Ogema and Worcester (tied at 39%), Hill (38%), Hackett and Knox (tied at 37%), Eisenstein (35%), Village of Catawba and Lake (tied at 33%), Park Falls (30%), Village of Prentice (29%), Harmony (28%), Township of Catawba (26%), Township of Prentice (26%), Village of Kennan (25%), Georgetown (24%), and Phillips and Township of Kennan (tied at 21%). The total voter turn-out for all of Price County was 34%. STATE OF WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT JUSTICE **605,728 Brian Hagedorn 599,768 Lisa Neubauer COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE **Lisa K. Stark PRICE COUNTY SUPERVISOR **265 Jeff Hallstrand (District 4) **300 Paula Houdek (District 6) CITY OF PHILLIPS ALDERPERSON **91 Richard Heitkemper (District 1) **60 Laura Tomaszewski (District 2) **47 Bill Elliott (District 3) PHILLIPS SCHOOL DISTRICT **957 Paula Houdek (Seat 1) 614 Mark Distin (Seat 1) **1,164 Stephen D. Willett (Seat 2) **1,291 Gabriel D. Lind (Seat 3) TOWN OF ELK CHAIRPERSON **213 Steven Koch 206 Thomas Klimowski SUPERVISOR (2) **220 Tyler Weber 203 Daniel J. Meives **279 Jeanie Heizler CLERK **344 Suzanne Brandt TREASURER **312 Joe Neerdaels 105 Jean Klimowski TOWN OF EMERY CHAIRPERSON **83 Dale Houdek SUPERVISOR (2) **68 Stan Smith **70 Wayne Van de Voort CLERK **82 Reggie Distin TREASURER **88 Jodi Podmolik TOWN OF FLAMBEAU CHAIRPERSON **160 John C. Slaby SUPERVISOR (2) 94 Karen E. Kerner **123 Michael Galloway **97 Roy Boushon 50 Douglas AuBuchon TOWN OF GEORGETOWN CHAIRPERSON **23 Ginny Strobl SUPERVISOR (2) **27 LeRoy Lallemont **22 Joe Van de Voort TREASURER **31 Rebecca Kempen TOWN OF HACKETT CHAIRPERSON **50 Edward Hainy SUPERVISOR 1 **50 Glenn D. Uhren SUPERVISOR 2 **52 Kathleen Kosterman CLERK **50 Wendy Orysen TREASURER **50 Peggy Hainy TOWN OF HARMONY CHAIRPERSON **45 Jim Hanson SUPERVISOR (2) **39 Theodore R. Harvey **30 Al Gramza TOWN OF WORCESTER CHAIRPERSON **355 Dan Cummings 45 Anthony W. Sleck SUPERVISOR (2) 162 Anthony W. Sleck **313 James Lloyd Heizler **302 Jeremy Pesko CLERK/TREASURER **408 Sheila Hook TOWN OF CATAWBA CHAIRPERSON **47 Jeff Hooglend SUPERVISOR 1 **43 Mark Smugala SUPERVISOR 2 **45 Derek Wanish CLERK **45 Mary Macholl TREASURER **44 Darenda S. Hlasny VILLAGE OF CATAWBA PRESIDENT **27 Jack Hoogland TRUSTEE **24 Richard Manula TREASURER **25 Gloria Lyons TOWN OF KENNAN CHAIRPERSON **44 Fred L. Balsis SUPERVISOR 1 **45 Jeff Premeau SUPERVISOR 2 **48 Jerome Bieszk CLERK **50 Brenda Jones TREASURER **48 Matt Gehring VILLAGE OF KENNAN PRESIDENT **25 Jill Arndt TRUSTEE **14 Bret Dunlap TREASURER **23 Shirley Arndt CITY OF PARK FALLS MAYOR 239 Daniel G. Leitl **346 Michael Bablick ALDERPERSON **111 Michael Bablick (District 1) **116 Chris Hoffman (District 2) 62 David Dryer (District 3) **68 Richard R. Scharp (District 3) **111 Mike Mader (District 4) CHEQUAMEGON SCHOOL DISTRICT **949 Victor Ambrose (Seat 1) **83 Ryan F. Kovarik (Seat 1) 13 Mark Donner (Seat 1) **807 Douglas K. Rein (Seat 2) **977 Roger I. Strand (Seat 3)

NEWS - COUNTYWIDE SECTION 2 PRICE COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITS June 5, 2019 While you stroll through the open class exhibit building at the fair, you will see photos of the interior of the building from years gone by. The pictures are filled from floor to ceiling with exhibits from area residents. Some people remark that it is a shame that people no longer enter exhibits like they did in the past. However, as the residents of Price County, we are the ones who control that. It is up to all of us to keep our community fair going by showing support through attendance and entering exhibits. As an added incentive, award-winning entries will receive cash prizes and it is always fun to search for your entries and see what place you received. Since the Price County Fair will be held from August 21st to the 25th this year, now is the time to think about what exhibits you want to enter. The deadline for submitting your entry form is July 15, 2019. You will be able to pick up your entry tags at the UW-Extension Office from August 5th through the day of the fair or you can get them at the fair on Entry Day, which is Wednesday, August 21st. Michelle Drobnik, vice chairman of the fair, advised that Page 2 of the premium book, which can be found at http://www.pricecountyfair.com/pcfa/premiumbook.pdf, gives step by step directions for how to enter exhibits. "It is a simple process, but if it is your first time entering, the step by step directions will be a helpful guide, plus any fair board member can answer your questions. If you have a question regarding where to enter something, call us, and we will find a spot! We want everyone to have an opportunity to enter something," Michelle stated. "While we have a variety of entertainment being planned for this year, it is always nice for fairgoers to be able to view a lot of exhibits. Seeing something your friend or neighbor created can be fun!" If you would like to exhibit your best costume, there is a costume contest at noon in the cattle barn on Sunday, the final day of the fair. Contestants can enter as an individual or groups. There is a $5 entry fee, and the entry deadline is up to the day of the contest. For more information about the fair, visit http://www.PriceCountyFair.com ENTERTAINMENT ABOUNDS AT THIS YEAR'S PRICE COUNTY FAIR August 19, 2019 The Price County Fair will be held from Wednesday, August 21st through Sunday, August 25th, and it has a full schedule of events. If you would like to get a preview of the fair, gate admission is free on Wednesday night. The carnival portion of the fair will not be in operation that day, but from noon until 8 p.m. the Chidlren's Museum will be available in the Expo Building and face-to-face judging will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Youth Building. The gate admission for Thursday through Sunday will be $5 per day without rides and $15 per day with unlimited rides. Children two years of age and younger will be admitted for free. Season passes are available at the fair office on the fairgrounds on Wednesday. Thursday's highlights include an opening ceremony; the opening of the carnival rides and games; the children's museum; poultry, rabbit, beef, and sheep judging; a karaoke contest; and music by Tom Katalin, a multi-genre solo acoustic artist. Tom is a country artist but also features light rock, classic rock, blues, jazz, and polkas (when requested). Swine judging, a butterfly exhibit, a 4-H show, and the 4-H Market Animal Sale are the main animal-related events on Friday. Other entertainment includes the carnival rides and games; children's museum; a senior meal; Dan Kirk, a juggler; Bob Bohm Family Entertainment Game Shows; and Rising Phoenix. Bob Bohm offers fun, interactive game shows, such as Farmily Feud Ag Education Show, Comedy Magic Show, and Survivor Family Game Show). Rising Phoenix is back this year. They are "Wisconsin's Ultimate 70s/80s Rock Party Band," featuring the genres of rock, heavy metal, 70s, 80s, 90s, and hair metal on Center Stage. On both Thursday and Friday, there will also be queens gracing the fairgrounds. Not only will Miss Wisconsin be available for meet and greets, so will the Park Falls Princess, Miss Czech-Slovak Wisconsin Queen & Princess, and Miss Czech-Slovak USA 2nd runner-up. Saturday's events include dairy judging, the open horse show, and the butterfly exhibit. Carnival rides and games will begin at noon. Bob Bohm's game shows and Dan Kirk's juggling act will again be on site. A 4-H spaghetti dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining hall as a fundraiser for 4-H. A sawdust dig will be held in the Expo Building, and there will be a kiddie tractor pull later in the day. Capping off the day are lawnmower / ATV pulls, square dancing, and live music by Casey Muessigmann. Casey was on Season 3 of the TV show, "The Voice," on Team Blake. Help support bigger and better acts at the Price County Fair by attending the fair to enjoy this great act. This show is partially sponsored by Forward Bank, http://www.forward.bank. Sunday concludes this year's fair with a final day of the carnival rides and games; Bob Bohm, game shows; Dan Kirk, juggler; a butterfly exhibit; horse pulls; a costume contest; and Farm Olympics. If you are interested in entering the costume contest, you still have time. You can register up until the time of the event, which is at noon on Sunday. Registration is in the cattle barn. To view the exact days and times for all the entertainment, visit http://www.pricecountyfair.com/entertainment.html NORTHERN WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN, SEAN DUFFY, WILL RESIGN August 26, 2019 Sean Duffy, the northern Wisconsin congressman who represents a large portion of the northwoods, including Price County, announced that he will resign from the 7th District on September 23, 2019. He will have served 8 1/2 years in Congress. Congressman Duffy stated, "The time has come for me to focus more on the reason we fight these battles - family." Sean and his wife, Rachel, who is due with their ninth child in late October, recently learned that their new baby has some complications, including a heart condition. "With much prayer, I have decided that this is the right time for me to take a break from public service in order to be the support my wife, baby, and family need right now. It is not an easy decision, because I truly love being your Congressman, but it is the right decision for my family, which is my first love and responsibility." "Next to marrying Rachel, representing you, the people and families of Wisconsin’s 7th District, in Congress has been the highest honor of my life....On September 23, I will step down and allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family- oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America." Governor Tony Evers will need to hold a special election to fill the vacancy.

FATE OF THE 4-H PROGRAM DECIDED September 17, 2019 The Market Animal Sale, 4-H exhibits at the Price County Fair, Price County day camps, 4-H Horse Council, community service projects, and all other great aspects of the local 4-H program were on the line as two members of the the Price County Executive Board, James Hintz and Larry Palecek, made a motion Thursday, September 12th to support elimination of the UW-Extension, UWEX, funding and redirect the funding to an additional social worker position. The motion was carried and then amended to supporting the elimination of UW-Extension funding. The motion was carried and included under Agenda Item 5C: 2020 Budget - Initial Presentation of 2020 Budget and Assumptions. The 4-H organization learned of this motion and then verified with Nick Trimner, County Administrator, that the 4-H position would be included if this passed. Every county needs a state-funded 4-H agent in order for there to be a program in the county, so this would have meant the elimination of the 4-H program in Price County. Citizens interested in keeping the 4-H program going started doing research and asking more questions. As of Friday, it is reported that the minutes of the Executive meeting were not available and a number of board members, who were contacted over the weekend, stated they were not aware of this motion passing. According to a 4-H volunteer, "The frustrating part is the county administrator should have reached out to the organization, at a minimum the UWEX committee, before even considering a cut. Board members should have been given all the facts and had time to research and see what the impacts on the community would have been. Board members should have been given time to address the issue, talk with the constituents, and be able to make informed decisions." Many 4-H volunteers took to Facebook to encourage the community to support the UW-Extension at the board meeting scheduled for today, Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Over 50 supporters, both adults and youth, were present at the county board meeting. A number of individuals signed in for public comment but only a few were able to speak. Zoe Peterson, a youth member of 4-H, stated, "I have been in 4-H for 11 years, and it has changed my life. I have learned to be a leader and a listener. I have made lifelong friends that I will never forget and opened doors that I didn't even know existed. I raised sheep for four years, and I have learned more in those four years than I have ever imagined I would. I spent my entire summer doing a project that would have to be ready in August. I learned how to be responsible and financially responsible. When I put those lambs on the truck, I realized what I spent my entire summer doing, making myself better. And that is what 4-H is all about. I hope that when you are making this decision today that you think about all the youth and the doors that they are able to open through 4-H now and in the future." Other youth who spoke in support of 4-H include Lilly Johnson, Devynn Deleasky, Libbie Hilgart, and Jackson Grendys. Michelle Drobnik, an adult 4-H volunteer, shared her thoughts on the 4-H program: "Along with being an active voter in Price County and concerned citizen, I am currently the vice chair of the Price County Fair Board, a board member of the Price County Market Animal Sale Committee and a volunteer leader for several other projects in the Price County 4-H Program, and I also work full-time and am a mom of two young boys. I contribute hundreds of hours of service to our community and youth each year, because I believe in Price County and want it to be a place where young people can grow and thrive like I did. I was involved in Price County 4-H as a young person and it definitely shaped me into the person I am today! "Some of the purposes of 4-H are to engage young people to reach their fullest potential while strengthening their leadership and life skills and helping them give back to their communities through civic engagement and volunteer service. It disheartens me to find that a program that does so much for our youth and our community is even the subject of a potential budget cut. "The motto of 4-H is to 'make the best better.' I know that is what I want for Price County, and I want to believe that is what you want too! And yet we are here today because there has been discussion and an Executive Committee decision to cut the UW-Extension budget, which would in turn cut 4-H. The program has already been cut and our young people are already missing out on opportunities that would be available if a full time 4-H staff person and adequate support staff were in place. "Please don’t punish the future of the county by taking away something that means so much to many of the youth who are sitting before you and the ones who are not able to attend today. Support our 4-H Program and embrace its motto, 'Make the best better' for Price County." A number of other adults also spoke in favor of the program. The chairman was asked to allow the others to speak, but the chairman did not allow it feeling public comment should be contained in a fifteen minute period. Board members who were also very vocal supporters of UW-Extension were Paula Houdek, Bill Teeters, and Sue Babcock. Bruce Jilka, also a supporter of 4-H had concerns with the current shared agent with Oneida and Price Counties. He expressed concern about the value of the services. Nick Trimner presented the proposed adjustments and stated that cuts have to come from somewhere. Human Services has a deficit budget of $700,000 and continues to have overruns. After much discussion, Hintz requested a roll call vote. A 12-1 vote to maintain the current UW-Extension funding was passed, thus saving the 4-H program in the county. Becky Denzine, a supporter of 4-H who did extensive research into this matter, shared her thoughts, "What an impact today has had. A prime example of UWEX supporters, adult, youth, alumni and community members coming together to support a truly valuable resource in Price County. Thank you to the board members who listened and sought out solutions to maintain the UWEX office. Words cannot express how proud I am of our 4-H youth all willing to speak. Not all had the opportunity, but I commend all as they stepped up and were the voice of 4- H. Today I saw many future leaders. Also, [thanks] to the Strong Bones ladies, whose presence was noted and the message impactful. Today was a great civic lesson for our youth. We need to continue lobbying and show all how valuable the entire UWEX office is." JON PESKO AND TERRY PALECEK ELECTED TO FORWARD BANK'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 22, 2019 At the October meeting of Forward Bank's board of directors, Jon Pesko and Terry Palecek were elected to join the board. Jon Pesko co-owns businesses in the Phillips area. He serves as the President of the Board of Education. He has made a positive impact on the dairy industry serving on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Dairies & Foremost Farms Cooperative in previous years. Terry Palecek owns multiple businesses in the Park Falls area. He serves as the Town Chairman for Agenda, on the Butternut Fire Commission, Butternut Cemetery Association, and the Flambeau River Advisory Council. Bill Sennholz, President and CEO of Forward Bank stated, “Jon and Terry bring Board representation to our two northern communities of Phillips and Park Falls. Their knowledge of this area is extremely beneficial as we continue our outreach. Each has a vast amount of experience in their respective fields, and we are excited at the insight that they will provide.” Forward Bank is a depositor-owned organization driven to move our communities forward. The branches in Phillips and Park Falls offer many services, including free checking, competitive rates on loans & deposits, business services, leading edge digital services, and a Charitable Money Market Account. View the Forward Bank website at http://www.forward.bank Submitted photos. WHERE DO YOUR PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS GO? November 26, 2019 On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, the Price County Board set the 2020 county tax levy for the upcoming 2019 tax bills. The levy is $9,343,479 for a 2019 Mill Rate of $6.58/1000 based on the county equalized value of 1,419,101,500 (9,343,479 levy / 1,419,101,500 equalized value = mill rate). This mill rate flexes based on the equalized value of the township compared to the value of the county. Tax bills will be generated and mailed by the municipality by December 16, 2019. The image, provided by the Price County Treasurer's Office, shows a sample breakdown of where the county tax levy dollars go based on a $100,000-valued home. Please note that the $3.87 in the image is a negative number for "Conservation & Development." Source: Price County Treasurer WISCONSIN'S OLDEST HUNTER, FLORENCE TEETERS, BAGGED A BUCK November 28, 2019 When longevity is in one's genes, they need to keep adding to their bucket list, which is exactly what 104 year old Florence Teeters did last weekend as she figuratively added and crossed off "Bag a Buck." Florence was born in 1915 in Phillips, and she raised five children. She enjoys things like gardening while barefoot, going to Mardi Gras in Louisiana every year, and she has even tried out zip-lining. Since Florence also likes the idea of being out in the woods and enjoys the hunt with the boys, she decided she was tired of not being able to pull the trigger during the gun deer season as she did not have a hunting license. Last year, while sitting in the blind with her youngest son, Bill, Florence told him she wanted to get a license next season. Florence did just that, purchasing her license at a local convenience store on Saturday, November 23, 2019, which was opening day of the gun deer hunt. While there, she happened upon Wisconsin DNR conservation wardens Joe Paul and Nick Hefter, which they used as a photo opportunity. Getting her deer hunting license for the first time allowed Florence to make the local news and lightly spread across social media. What happened later that day, however, is making local, state, and national headlines, stretching across the country. It happened about two hours after Florence and Bill set up their blind on her land in Price County. Sitting in comfortable chairs and chit-chatting about family matters for almost two hours, Bill saw a buck about 30 yards away, shortly after 4 p.m. He tapped his mom on her knee and pointed at the deer. Florence calmly smiled and nodded, acknowledging that she saw it, too. With a little patience, she took her first shot, and took down the spike buck. Florence shouted, "I got a buck! I got a buck!" She was ecstatic from her success! According to a preliminary search of records by the Wisconsin DNR, Florence is the oldest person in Wisconsin to harvest a deer. The DNR secretary-designee, Preston Cole, shared his thoughts on her achievement by stating, "This speaks to the adage that you should never underestimate the power of our senior citizens. After raising a family of hunters, this young lady chose this opportunity to partake in Wisconsin's long-established tradition of deer hunting. We join the rest of Wisconsinites in celebrating her outstanding accomplishment. On behalf of the DNR, we thank Mrs. Teeters for her participation in this year's annual gun deer hunt and for helping keep Wisconsin's hunting heritage alive. This proves that Wisconsin's gun deer hunting season is for every generation."

NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SECTION 1 KWIK TRIP PLANS TO BUILD IN PHILLIPS January 30, 2019 A store larger than the Kwik Trip in Park Falls may come to Phillips with construction starting as soon as May 2020. According to a home owner who contacted My Price County about nine months ago, the first projected location was where the former Price Electric Cooperative building and neighboring homes stand. When it was discovered that the site was not right for Kwik Trip's needs, another location was sought after and found at the north end of Phillips next to the hardware store. This site will be the new home of the Kwik Trip. It is My Price County's understanding that one building will be moved and one will likely be demolished to accommodate the new building. The 24-hour Phillips location is projected to include a convenience store, a diesel fueling bay for semis, and a car wash. The store will employ 30 to 40 people. The map of the business was approved at a city council meeting earlier in January. LOGGERS WINTER SPORTS ON FIRE February 26, 2019 The Phillips High School girls' basketball team won in regional play on Tuesday night but were defeated by Colby on Friday night with a score of 91 to 53. The boys' basketball team took the Marawood North Conference Championship at home on Friday night. (Photo credit: Tammi Honsa Meusec.) Meanwhile, Javyn Freeman, Hunter Bruhn, and Brandon Buneau headed to state competition this weekend for wrestling! UPDATE: Javyn took 3rd place at State competition! MAKING ROOM FOR KWIK TRIP March 10, 2019 On Saturday, March 9, 2019, various area fire departments gathered on the north end of Phillips for a training day. The large, two-story home, shown in the photos, was used for training purposes and then was burned to the ground, starting to make room for the Kwik Trip that will be arriving in Phillips in 2020. Photos by: Robyn Fromolz STUDENTS SHARE THEIR REACTIONS TO NEW YORK CITY TRIP March 26, 2019 Photo Credit: Andra Dischler Students and their teachers by Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration Photo Credit: Andra Dischler Photo Submitted By: Kyle Schliefe Chaperones Andra Dischler and Sally Schavey with choir director, Kyle Schleife, on the Subway in New York. Photo Submitted By: Andra Dischler Photo Submitted By: Annikka Johnson Photo Credit: Annikka Johnson Photo Credit: Annikka Johnson Photo Credit: Annikka Johnson Photo Credit: Andra Dischler Photo Credit: Andra Dischler 9/11 Memorial Museum Photo Credit: Annikka Johnson Chinatown Photo Credit: Annikka Johnson Photo Credit: Andra Dischler Radio City Music Hall Photo Credit: Andra Dischler View from The Top of the Rock Photo Credit: Annikka Johnson "It was an experience I'll never forget, and I definitely see myself visiting again in the future," Mackenzie Karnosh, PHS junior, said of a recent educational trip. Students from the Phillips High School band, directed by Justin Lindgren, and choir, directed by Kyle Schliefe, departed on Tuesday, March 12th for a five day adventure which provided a whirlwind of activities in New York City. Students slept on the motor coach and were able to start their adventure bright and early on March 13th with a ride on a ferry past the Statue of Liberty and had the ability to walk through the American Immigration Museum on Ellis Island, the very place that immigrants stood from 1892 to 1954 as they waited for their freedom. Andra Dischler, one of the chaperons, said that while they were on the second floor of the original part of the Ellis Island Museum, the PHS choir students sang "The Famine Song." The acoustics made for an extra beautiful rendition. Andra also shared her favorite parts of the trip, which were all the amazing cultural experiences, which made it difficult to choose just one. "I just loved getting the opportunity to take it all in!" The next major stop of the first day was the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The 16-acre site covers the area where the original Twin Towers stood, adorned with two enormous waterfalls and reflecting pools. According to Kelsey Lazar, a senior band student who plays the oboe and plans to go into the Air Force after graduation, "The most memorable part of being in New York was visiting the 9/11 Memorial. I found it to be the most touching place that we toured!" Students were able to visit Chinatown and Little Italy before departing to their hotel. "Exploring such a diverse city opened my eyes to so many new things," said Olivia Bushman, PHS senior. "The New York trip was such an amazing experience. I'm so glad our Music Department gave our students this opportunity of a lifetime." March 14th was filled with a city bus or walking tour, visiting Times Square, and an evening at the Rockefeller Center & the Top of the Rock. The Top of the Rock is said to be an entertaining and educational experience with a view of the Big Apple from the observation deck. Annikka Johnson, a senior band student who is the trumpet section leader and plans to attend Carroll University after graduation, said she had tons of favorite experiences on the trip, but Rockefeller Center at night was at the top of the list. "The city lights were breathtaking and seemed unreal from a bird's eye view. Along with the Rockefeller Center, simply walking down the sidewalks of Times Square was exhilarating because of the colorful buildings and signs everywhere." Jenna Simurdiak, junior, who is an alto singer in choir and a trumpet player in band, agreed that the busy city experience was one to remember. "Looking up at all of the skyscrapers seemed surreal! We were definitely not in Phillips, Wisconsin anymore! My favorite part of New York would have to be going up to the observatory on top of the Rockefeller Center. Colorfully lit buildings were everywhere you looked! It was a wonderful experience, but there’s nothing like home!" Day 3 in New York included a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "The MET." It is the largest art museum in the United States. The collection features over two millions works from Classical antiquity and ancient Egypt all the way to American modern art. A walk in Central Park, Strawberry Fields, and Times Square concluded the afternoon. The Lincoln Center - David Geffen Hall was the final destination for the night. Students were able to attend a New York Philharmonic and Westminster Symphonic Choir Concert featuring the works of the composer, Mozart. Justin Polacek, a PHS junior who plays the trumpet in band said, "My favorite part was being able to see all the music and history in New York and being able to experience it for myself." Rachel Callow, PHS sophomore, shared her appreciation for the experience. "I am so grateful for the opportunity to see some of the most amazing sights in the world. It's a trip I will never forget." Sally Schavey, chaperon, added, "NYC was a lot of fun, and a great experience for both students and chaperones." The final day in New York included a trip to the Concord Market in Brooklyn, a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and the ability to explore outside of Rockefeller Center in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. There, students were able to have a backstage tour of Radio City Music Hall. The guided tour included art deco masterpieces, the secrets of the Great Stage, a visit with a Rockette, and much more. Ella Teeters, a freshman in choir, said that her favorite part was this tour and knowing that she was in the exact spot where others, such as celebrities, had once been. The final night in New York capped off with a live performance of "The Prom" at Longacre Theatre. Alyssa Huffman, Sophomore, summed up the importance of the trip for our small town students. "Being able to experience New York and all the people there is something I am very grateful for. It was quite a shock for me, as I have only experienced small towns. This trip made me realize how big the world is." Students returned to Phillips on Sunday, March 17th. PHS Choir Director, Kyle Schleife, remarked, "Our students represented Phillips High School with grace and respect in the Big Apple! The culture shock of an international city taught the students about tolerance and social justice. One of my favorite parts of the trip was able to bond with the students outside of the choral rehearsal space and get to know these amazing young adults that live in our community." The band and choir directors wanted to extend appreciation to the chaperones, volunteer driver, school board of the School District of Phillips; Rick Morgan, superintendent; Colin Hoogland, 6-12 principal; and Kay Sue Belan & Stacy Arntsen, office personnel, for their support, which made this trip possible. MANUFACTURER COMING TO PHILLIPS March 28, 2019 SRC Corrugation, a South Korean company that is a strategic partner with BW Papersystems in the making of corrugated rolls for paper production, is in the final stages of purchasing the Phillips Enterprise Center, which is currently in the industrial park on the north side of Phillips. The Northwest Regional Planning Commission, NWRP, currently owns the building, which will be used by SRC Corrugation as a warehouse location. SRC, in conjunction with NWRP, will then build a 25,000 square foot addition for manufacturing purposes. At the same time, NWRP will build a new incubation building not far from the original location to allow the current tenant of the building to continue operations without disruption. Construction is expected to take place during spring and summer. FORMER WELLS FARGO DRIVE-THROUGH BEING DEMOLISHED May 20, 2019 More changes are happening to the landscape in Phillips. The former Wells Fargo drive-through is being demolished under the direction of the new owners of the building, to make room for the display of more vehicles at Fred Mueller Ford.

NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SECTION 2 CEREMONY FOR 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILLIPS FIRE July 31, 2019 Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak Photo Submitted by Lynne Bohn Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak Photo Submitted by Lynne Bohn Photo Submitted by Lynne Bohn Mayor Chuck Peterson and Laurie Hansen, Chamber Director Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak Jim Pisca, Fire Chief Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak Bruce Jilka, President of the Village of Prentice Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak Therese Trojak, Local Historian Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak Bob Kopisch, Chairperson of the Price County Board Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak

Photo Submitted by Lynne Bohn Photo Submitted by Scott Pantzlaff Photo Submitted by Scott Pantzlaff Photo Submitted by Scott Pantzlaff Photo Submitted by Davette Lynne Hrabak At 3 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 1894, fire overtook Phillips. 125 years later to the day and hour, a 45 minute presentation attended by almost 100 people, commemorated the event, paid respect to the sixteen people who lost their lives, and gave acknowledgement to the fortitude of the survivors who rebuilt the city. The presentation began with Laurie Hansen, Chamber Director, and her staff ringing bells sixteen times to recognize the lives lost in the fire. Mayor Charles "Chuck" Peterson spoke about Phillips and Lugerville being thriving areas before the fire. He remarked that Phillips is the backbone of outlying areas, such as all the townships and that no matter which township a person lives in, that person says they are from Phillips. He stated that Phillips is still a hard-working area and "when it is time to get things done, we can get it done." He remarked that Price County is the best county in the state. Fire Chief Jim Pisca explained that the fire had started two days before near Lake Ten and entered Phillips back in the area where the municipal hall is now. People on Argyle Avenue filled buckets with water to try to douse the fire to no avail. There was also a water line that only went up to where the grocery store is, and there was a pump house, all of which had been installed the year before the fire. An estimated 700 buildings burned. 1.7 million dollars worth of damages were reported with about 1 million dollars being covered by insurance. Those losses would be equivalent to 53 million in today's dollars. The train was able to supply the city with food brought in from all across the state. Bruce Jilka, Village of Prentice President, grew up in a firehouse. He was a member of the fire department for years, spoke of the fact that many families seem to have fire fighting in their blood as many families are firefighters for generations. He then joked, "There is something genetically wrong with us that makes us want to run into a building when everyone else wants to run out." He spoke of the train that took people to Prentice as residents escaped the fire. The engineer was quoted, "Yes, I handled the throttle that day and it was the longest 12 miles to Prentice I ever heard of. The smoke was so dense we had to feel our way not knowing when we might run into a burned out culvert or bridge." Prentice was estimated to hold about 2,000 people on Friday and Saturday. "Prentice belonged to Phillips," Bruce said, as he described the aid given to the community members. He then read an account from Anna Olson, a child who survived the Phillips fire. She remembered that the freight cars drove through the fire, which could be seen on each side of the slightly opened doors of the train cars. Bruce stated that the year prior Phillips and other communities had helped Fifield with a large fire, and he finished his speech stating that he sincerely hopes that the communities in Price County will continue to work together, not only in times of disaster. Therese Trojak, an area historian, is the one who brought to attention that the time capsule needed to be dug up this year, 25 years after it was buried at the 100th anniversary of the fire. She spoke of the services that doctors gave for free to those who needed care, getting 60 or 70 calls per day. Within days of the fire, the townspeople started rebuilding in a hasty fashion. They organized an area to prepare meals to feed the community members. Therese also spoke of some of the buildings that still stand in Phillips today that were built just after the fire to rebuild the city. She mentioned that during the fire, people tried to bury their possessions. However, they had done it so quickly that they threw their possessions into one hole behind the old high school building and when they came back they found that many of their things, such as sewing machines and other breakable items, were broken. Most everything was a total loss. "Sometimes these things are very interesting, and sometimes they are very sad," Therese said as she got lightly choked up at the end of her speech. Robert "Bob" Kopisch, the chairperson of the Price County Board, expressed his amazement with how quickly the residents were able to rebuild the city in comparison to how long projects take today. Back then, the people did not have FEMA, no county or state emergency departments, no airplanes or semis, no Internet, or other sources to assist them in progress. "Sometimes we think we have advanced so much over the years, but really, the people here had their heads screwed on right and they knew what they had to do. The amazing effort that came out of it and what the result was was absolutely fantastic," Bob added. To end the ceremony, the time capsule emerged with the help of three men who had to pull out a water-logged case, which My Price County was informed was a baby casket. Unfortunately, all the papers inside appeared to be ruined due to water damage. Another time capsule will be buried within the next few weeks and it will emerge 75 years from now. Blake Anderson donated a buggy from the time period. Twins were born on Eaton's hill a day after the fire, and his grandmother provided the buggy for them to safely be in their first three days of life. To view a shortened video version of the commemorative event, visit our Facebook page and look in the Videos Section.

NEWS - PHILLIPS, KENNAN, CATAWBA SECTION 3 FATAL CRASH IN TOWNSHIP OF FLAMBEAU August 3, 2019 On August 2, 2019, a 911 call was received at 6:20 p.m. by the Price County Sheriff's Office reporting a single vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 70 near North Fork Road in the Township of Flambeau. A preliminary investigation has revealed a pickup truck with two occupants was traveling eastbound on State Highway 70 when it went out of control on a curve, went off the roadway, and rolled. The driver of the vehicle, a 17 year old male from Ladysmith, was taken to Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls for treatment of injuries. The passenger of the vehicle, a 40 year old male from Ladysmith, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Names are being withheld pending notification of family. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. Responding agencies included the Price County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Flambeau Hospital Ambulance Service, Fifield Fire Department, Fifield First Responders, Ascension Wisconsin Spirit Medical Transport helicopter, and the Price County Coroner’s Office. The matter remains under investigation by the Price County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol. UPDATE (8/6/19): The victim of the crash is Oryan Jenness, 40 years old, of Ladysmith. Source: Price County Sheriff's Department ITEMS STOLEN FROM THREE VEHICLES September 3, 2019 Police Chief Michael Hauschild reported that three vehicles were entered and had items stolen from them over the weekend. Chief Hauschild is suggesting that residents lock their vehicles or make sure they do not leave anything valuable inside if they leave their vehicles unlocked. Further, if anyone has information regarding any suspicious activity, the police department can be reached at 715-339-6685. LOGGER FOOTBALL REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH HOMECOMING WIN OVER RIVAL TO THE NORTH October 5, 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 PHS Band Homecoming Queen Jessica Rousch & King Nate Haskins The Phillips Loggers held their Homecoming festivities this past week. Queen Jessica Rousch and King Nate Haskins reigned over the festivities. The football team had a 36-22 victory at their Homecoming game against the Chequamegon Screaming Eagles on the night of Friday, October 4, 2019. The eagle statue will remain in Phillips due to this victory. The Logger football team is currently undefeated with a 7- 0 record. Great job, Loggers!

COUGAR BELIEVED TO BE IN THE AREA December 20, 2019 Photos by: John Brylski John Brylski, a volunteer carnivore tracker for the DNR, went for a run on the morning of Sunday, December 15, 2019. While making his way down Skinner Creek Road in Phillips, about half a mile off County Road W in the Township of Elk, he thought he discovered wolf tracks. He took photos of his findings. Once shown to a DNR biologist, it was confirmed they were tracks made by a cougar. The tracks also lead to a dead deer that may have been killed by the cougar. Cougars generally feast on deer and smaller mammals. Similar tracks were also discovered by another person that same day. This is the first recorded observation of cougar tracks in Price County in 2019. In Wisconsin, there have been eleven observations in 2019. The cougar is the second largest wildcat in the Americas with the jaguar being the largest but primarily found south of the U.S. border. A cougar can roam anywhere from 10 to 370 square miles. Female cougars tend to have smaller ranges than males. The female cats weigh about 64 to 140 pounds while the males weigh in almost double at 120 to 220 pounds. Cougars can also be referred to as mountain lions, panthers, or pumas. 2002 PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE, CASEY HESS, IN FATAL ACCIDENT December 22, 2019 News spread quickly across Facebook on Sunday evening that Casey Scott Hess, age 35 and a 2002 graduate of Phillips High School, had fallen victim to a tragic accident on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Casey was walking in the outside westbound lane of US Hwy. 90 near the intersection of Whitsett Lane. Given the accident happened late, it was dark, and it was also raining. A 2008 Toyota 4Runner, driven by a 54-year old Fort Walton Beach man, was traveling in the same lane, and Casey was struck in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 4Runner had a total of four passengers, and none of them were reported to be injured. An outpouring of love for Casey was shared by friends and family on Facebook. Many noted that he was helping them with their weight loss struggles. Friends expressed that he was easy to talk with, honest, insightful, always ready with encouraging words, and inspirational. It was said that Casey was always willing to help a friend. Submitted photo.

NEWS - PARK FALLS & FIFIELD SHOPKO CLOSING, STORE LIQUIDATIONS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK March 18, 2019 By June 16, 2019, Shopko will liquidate all its assets and close all of its remaining locations, including its Park Falls location, according to a document filed in U.S. bankruptcy court on March 18, 2019. The first Shopko, a Wisconsin-based company, opened on Green Bay's west side in 1962. On January 16, 2019, Shopko and its affiliates filed for bankruptcy protection, citing assets of less than one billion and liabilities between one and ten billion. In February, the company announced plans to close 250 of its 370 stores, which is about 70 percent of its locations. Shopko was seeking a buyer that would keep the remaining stores open beyond bankruptcy. Unfortunately, Shopko was unable to find a buyer. An auction was scheduled for Tuesday morning, with hopes of driving up the price of initial bids that were due last week. Today, however, it was announced that the auction was cancelled and that one of its bankruptcy consultants will oversee a liquidation process instead. According to a press release, this process will begin early next week and conclude on about June 16, 2019. Russ Steinhorst, Shopko's CEO, provided a statement on the matter, "This is not the outcome that we had hoped for when we started our restructuring efforts....We want to thank all of our teammates for their hard work and dedication during their time at Shopko." The company is looking for options for its optical business, which Shopko had originally hoped to turn into standalone locations as part of the re-organization, but a good option has yet to be found. Again, all Shopko stores are closing. Aside from Park Falls, other locations in Wisconsin that had initially been expected to stay open but will now close include locations in Abbotsford, Adams, Arcadia, Beaver Dam, Chippewa Falls, Clintonville, Eagle River, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Fort Atkinson, Janesville, Kingsford, La Crosse, Lancaster, Monroe, Neillsville, Oconto, Onalaska, Oshkosh, Marshfield, Reedsburg, Rice Lake, River Falls, Rothschild, Sister Bay, Spooner, Stanley, Suamico, Tomahawk, Wausau, Wautoma, and Wisconsin Rapids. FATAL VEHICLE CRASH IN FIFIELD March 24, 2019 The Price County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at about 10:52 a.m., the Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle crash on State Highway 70 east of Hicks Landing Road in the Township of Fifield. Emergency personnel from the Fifield Fire Department, Fifield's first responders, Flambeau Hospital Ambulance Service, and the Price County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene. The initial investigation revealed the driver of a vehicle westbound on State Highway 70 drove off the roadway and struck trees. The vehicle caught fire upon striking the trees. Unfortunately, the driver was found deceased. The name of the driver is being withheld pending notification of family members. If information gets updated by the Sheriff's Office, we will update this article. UPDATE: The driver was Russell Hansen, 65, of Fifield. The matter remains under investigation by the Price County Sheriff’s Office and Price County Coroner’s Office. FLAMBEAU RIVER PAPERS' LAY-OFF AND SEARCH FOR BUYER May 14, 2019 UPDATE (6/10/2019): Last week, the buyer who purchases all the paper at Flambeau River Papers announced they will no longer be buying the paper from the mill. Therefore, the mill is in the process of shutting down the equipment and the entire plant shortly. A buyer is still being sought. MAY 14, 2019: Flambeau River Papers in Park Falls has given 60-day lay- off notices to employees and is seeking a buyer. A press release stated that "a receiver will be appointed under Chapter 128," which is a voluntary debt consolidation plan in Wisconsin, (which is the opposite of bankruptcy, as debts will be repaid). "The receiver is authorized to continue to run the business and intends to do so while seeking the customary relief offered under this statute." Flambeau River Papers gave 60 day notices to insure that employees can seek new employment and that there is no interruption in supply. The company also stated that a smaller, more focused paper mill should enhance the ability to find the right buyer. FLAMBEAU RIVERS PAPERS TO RESUME PRODUCTION NEXT WEEK July 9, 2019 Flambeau River Papers has seen many changes over the years. Not too long ago, the major product was copy paper until demand declined and the focus switched to specialty packaging materials. Most recently, it has produced pulp product. Earlier in 2019, the mill entered receivership and began seeking a buyer. In June, about 180 workers were laid off when the mill had to cease production, because its largest buyer, Cellmark, was unable to make payment. Cellmark provided about 80% of the revenue for Flambeau River Papers. On July 1st, the Price County Court, under the direction of Judge Kevin Klein, approved an agreement with a vendor to purchase 75 tons of pulp product per day. The mill also has the ability to pursue a loan of about $2 million. Both of these things will allow the mill to resume production. Almost 90 employees will be called back as early as next week. Wages for the employees laid off in June can also now be paid. Having the mill in operation will likely make it more attractive for a potential buyer and will "maximize the value of [the company’s] assets," according to court documents. BOATING FATALITY BY CROWLEY FLOWAGE August 15, 2019 UPDATE (8/19/2019): The name of the victim is Lutz Wohkittel, age 59, of Franklin, Wisconsin. The Price County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at 10:34 a.m. reporting a boat crash. One person was in the water and the other person was unaccounted for on the Crowley Flowage portion of the North Fork of the Flambeau River in the Township of Lake. A preliminary investigation revealed the boat had two occupants, a 61 year old female from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a 59 year old male from Franklin, Wisconsin. They were navigating the river and struck a submerged object, which caused the occupants to be thrown from the boat. People nearby were able to assist the female until rescue personnel arrived on the scene. The male occupant of the boat went missing, and a drone and dive team were deployed. His body was later recovered from the river, and he had perished. He was not wearing a personal flotation device at the time of the crash. Responding agencies included the Price County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Park Falls Police Department, Flambeau Hospital Ambulance Service, Park Falls Fire and Rescue Department, Fifield Fire Department, Butternut Fire Department and Dive Rescue Team, Pike Lake Fire Department, Price County Emergency Management, and the Price County Coroner's Office. Sheriff Brian Schmidt also recognized the several boaters in the area who provided their time and watercraft to assist with the search and rescue effort. Names are being withheld until notification of the family. This article will be updated when the names are released. The matter remains under investigation by the Price County Sheriff's Office and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. PENDING NEW OWNERSHIP OF FLAMBEAU RIVER PAPERS September 25, 2019 UPDATE (10/3/2019): PENDING SALE FALLS THROUGH As of October 3, 2019, the sale of Flambeau River Papers to Element Ventures, LLC will not take place. Instead, the court-appointed receiver of the mill will try to find a new buyer but will likely be forced to hold a liquidation sale instead. If a buyer is not found and liquidation continues, in early November there will be a hearing to approve the sale of the mill's assets. --- An auction took place in Madison on Wednesday, September 18th for the purchase of Flambeau River Papers. The results of that auction were conditionally approved by Judge Kevin Klein on the 19th at the Price County Courthouse. Element Ventures, LLC, formed in late August, is under the direction of William Johnson, Jr., the son of Flambeau River Papers' last CEO, William "Butch" Johnson. The new company is in the process of obtaining Flambeau River Papers, though the purchase price was not disclosed publicly. There is one contingency with the offer, which will need to be worked out for the sale to complete. The contingency is that Element Ventures, LLC must reach an agreement with LignoTech USA, a specialty chemicals company. If that contingency fails, another auction of the mill's assets will be held at the end of September. Michael Bablick, mayor of Park Falls, reacted with, "It is what it is. The city will cooperate in any manner, which is reasonable and in the interests of its taxpayers, to maximize employment." He added, "I think the Wisconsin Chapter 128 receivership process could be improved." Judge Kevin Klein, feeling encouraged at the close of court proceedings, stated, “The court is confident that the proposed purchaser really is the only chance for the mill to be open and operating moving forward." Since Flambeau River Papers re-opened after shutting down earlier this summer, it has been able to employ over 120 of the over 180-some workers it once had for day to day operations. If this new ownership takes place, the mill will be able to continue operations in the near future with over 100 employees. FLAMBEAU RIVER PAPERS TO BE PURCHASED BY NIAGARA WORLDWIDE November 6, 2019 After the proposed sale to Element Ventures, LLC fell through, an auction of Flambeau River Papers' assets took place with Niagara Worldwide being the high bidder at a 2.2 million dollar price tag. Ownership should transfer to the new company on or about November 13, 2019. Niagara Worldwide is an industrial redevelopment company which buys and then either sells, redevelops, or operates industrial properties that have aged, become obsolete, or been shut down. Niagara Worldwide is not sharing plans regarding the mill, so at this point it is unclear whether the mill will open again or hire back any employees. Two years ago the mill had about 300 employees but, during the shutdown, only about a dozen employees were maintaining the plant and taking care of the shut-down process. According to the City of Park Falls' official statement, "The City's immediate concerns are getting the mill, or portions of the mill, back in operation as quickly as possible and employees returning to work. This has been a long and trying process for everyone in the city of Park Falls, especially those workers and families." We will update this story as more information becomes available about the future of the mill.

NEWS - PRENTICE & OGEMA HOUSE FIRE FATALITY January 13, 2019 A 4 year old child was in a home that caught fire in Ogema on Saturday afternoon. A resident of the Town of Ogema called the police stating a neighbor's house was on fire and a child was inside. The Rusk County Sheriff's Department notified the Price County Sheriff's Department to dispatch emergency services. Unfortunately, the house was engulfed in flames when those services arrived, and the child died. The Price County Sheriff's Office, Price County Law Enforcement Chaplains, the American Red Cross, and multiple fire departments responded to the scene. The fire is under investigation. We will update this story if and when more details become available. HOUSE FIRE INJURES ONE FIREFIGHTER January 26, 2019 The Prentice Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Saturday, January 26th at 7:48 a.m. Someone was still inside the house, but a firefighter that lived nearby arrived on scene first, and the person was able to get out of the house. Heavy flames came out of the kitchen area as the first fire truck arrived. Area firefighters from Phillips, Catawba, Kennan, Ogema, and Emergency management assisted. However, with the temperature at - 15 degrees Fahrenheit, the fire was difficult to extinguish and soon almost the entire house was engulfed, destroying most of the house. One firefighter was injured but was able to be treated at the scene. THRILL KILLINGS TAKE LIVES OF MANY DEER March 5, 2019 DNR Conservation Warden Joe Paul is investigating the illegal poaching of deer found in the southern part of Price County, primarily in the areas of Prentice and Ogema. There is also an ongoing investigation of deer being killed in a similar manner in the Kennan and Catawba areas. Over 30 deer and counting have been found, both adult bucks and does, some with their heads and loins removed. These decomposing deer were found this fall after area residents report to the DNR that deer were found dead or nearly dead on private land. These thrill killings primarly took place in mid-October with the use of fire arms and shining. It is illegal to shine deer with a fire arm or bow present. Often the DNR will harvest poached animals and give the meat to local food pantries for families in need. Unfortunately, none of these deer could be used for that purpose. Paul stated this was a tragic waste of natural resources. Mostly juveniles are thought to be responsible for these killings; however, some adults are also presumed to be involved. Paul has interviewed many individuals regarding this case, which will soon be pending in the court system, though no charges have been filed yet. If you have any information on this or other DNR violations, you may call the tip line at 1-800-TIP-WDNR. We will update this story as more information becomes available. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OPENED REGARDING DEAD LIVESTOCK June 6, 2019 June 7, 2019 UPDATE On June 3, 2019, Price County Law Enforcement responded to an anonymous report of animal mishandling at a farm located on Fryk Lane in the Township of Ogema. Officers found numerous dead animals on the farm that were not properly buried. Staff from various Price County departments responded to the farm to assess the living animals and properly dispose of dead animal carcasses. A veterinarian was called in to evaluate the health status of animals on the farm. Two animals were euthanized, and all animal carcasses were buried on-site. One dog required medical care and was removed from the farm by the county's animal control officer. On June 6th, a veterinarian with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) inspected the animals and, as of that date, found no evidence of any serious or unusual contagious livestock diseases. The county is working with the farm owners to help provide proper care for the remaining animals. There is an ongoing investigation into potential charges of violating state law and county ordinances pertaining to proper animal care, abandonment of animals, and disposal of dead animals. --- June 6, 2019 INITIAL STORY: On Tuesday, June 4, the Price County Highway Department brought in heavy equipment to bury several dead cows and sheep that were found on a farm in Ogema. Months prior, neighbors reported the farm had livestock that was loose. Police officers were dispatched to issue a citation and discovered the need to open a criminal investigation, which is currently ongoing. The farm is owned by a family who lost their home and 4 year old son in a fire earlier this year. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available, so please check back. MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE / DEER CRASH August 12, 2019 UPDATE: The driver of the motorcycle was James Wiegert, 73, of Ogema. Brian Schmidt, Price County sheriff, reported his department received a call from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 11:25 p.m. on August 11, 2019, stating that a motorcycle had hit a deer traveling eastbound on State Highway 86 near State Highway 102 in the Township of Spirit, injuring a 73 year old man from Ogema. The driver was reported to be wearing at helmet at the time of the crash. He was taken to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk for treatment of injuries. The driver was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The name is being withheld pending notification of the family. This article will be updated once the name is released. Responding agencies included the Price County Sheriff's Office, Prentice Ambulance Service, Ogema Fire Department and First Responders, Tomahawk EMS, Aspirus Medevac, and the Price County Coroner's Office. The matter remains under investigation by the Price County Sheriff's Office.

SPOTLIGHT - PEOPLE OF PRICE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS HIGH ALUMNUS, JUSTIN DRLJACA, GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY January 9, 2019 “You can truly achieve anything you want in this life if you are willing to work for it,” was the advice given to Justin Drljaca, a 1996 Phillips High graduate, http://www.phillips.k12.wi.us, by his grandfather. He feels that was the best piece of advice he has received, which has followed him throughout his life. Justin moved to Phillips from Houston, Texas just prior to his freshman year of high school. “Attending PHS was a major change from what I was used to. The smaller class sizes and personal attention that was available helped me grow as a student. The teachers showed a genuine interest in our growth. I don't know if I would be where I am at today if it weren't for my mother’s decision to move to Phillips. It is truly a special place,” Justin shared. While in high school, Justin was involved in football, basketball, golf, soccer, and track. After graduation, he attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, graduating with a degree in biology. For the next ten plus years, he had a career in the finance field. “I got into this career for the money and was good at it, but it also was a roller coaster financially. During the recession, I ended up losing everything, including my business. In 2013 I made the decision to pursue a new career path. I spent the next nine months living off of savings while looking for the right opportunity. In 2014, I landed a career in manufacturing automation. I am a sales engineer for Barry-Wehmiller Integrated Systems, and I absolutely love my career. It is very mentally stimulating and allows me to see how everything we consume is made. I travel the country working with engineers (from food, beverage, and household personal care manufacturers) on automating their production lines. My company actually has ties to Phillips as they own Marquip (BW Papersystems, http://www.bwpapersystems.com).” As for Justin’s personal life, he married Brook in January 2018 in Key West, Florida. “My beautiful wife is my biggest supporter and fan. I do not know where I would be without her.” He said they are in the process of purchasing a home on the gulf in Florida and becoming snowbirds like his grandparents. “Growing up on Soo Lake instilled a passion for fishing in me that still exists today. Although my career has reduced the time I am able to spend on it, I still fish bass tournaments from time to time throughout the country. Last summer I took 9th place out of 180 competitors in the FLW Tour on Lake St. Clair in Michigan.” Justin also enjoys classic cars. He said, “My father-in-law is an avid collector of classic cars and that bug has now bitten me, as well. I am the proud owner of two numbers matching Pontiac GTOs, a 1965 and a 1969 convertible. I spend my free time either fishing, going to car shows, or traveling with my wife.” To obtain personal and professional success, Justin would advise young people to find a career they like that is also financially fulfilling. He advised, “Find a career that interests you, but don't be afraid to think ahead and find something that will allow you to reach your financial goals. There are careers out there that provide both. As soon as you join the workforce, speak with a financial planner and start saving for your future. If you start early, you can be retired at a very young age.” In order to give back to the community that gave him his footing, and to help young people in the Phillips area meet their full potential, Justin has started an annual $2,500 scholarship. A qualifying member of each graduating class, who is pursing a post high school degree in either automation or a trade, such as lineman, electrician, HVAC, plumbing, etc., will receive this scholarship. Justin feels strongly about the success a person can have in automation or a trade, and he will also mentor the scholarship recipient. According to him, “Automation is a fantastic career path for those that choose to pursue it. It has been a blessing for me and my family. I am still close with many friends from PHS, of which numerous went into the trades. Automation, as well as the trades, are continuously seeking talent and provide a great opportunity for growth and income stability. My goal with this scholarship is to not only help someone pursue their dreams but to help guide them in a career choice that will lead to prosperity. I will personally make myself available to each recipient for advice and mentoring.” Interested students will need to fill out the application, submit a 750 word or less essay regarding the chose career path and life goals, plus provide academic information such as ACT results and transcripts. However, GPA will not discredit someone from receiving this scholarship. For more details, the application can be obtained in the guidance office at the Phillips High School. If anyone is interested in donating to the scholarship fund, checks or money orders can be made payable to Phillips High School c/o The Justin Drljaca Automation and Trade Scholarship. Money can be sent to 990 Flambeau Avenue, Phillips, WI 54555. The school will mail any donor a receipt for tax purposes. PHILLIPS: SPOTLIGHT ON TED KEMPKES, CO-OWNER OF LONG LAKE NORTH May 22, 2019 Ted Kempkes moved to Phillips in the Summer of 1970 with his wife, Helen, and their infant son, Tim. The Kempkes family decided to make Phillips their home so that Ted could partner with his father, Robert, owning and operating the newspaper in Phillips. “After my dad returned to his career in education, Helen and I continued to own and operate ‘THE-BEE,’” Ted said. They added the local shopper’s guide and later purchased the [i]Park Falls Herald[/i]. Ted is very proud of the job his staff did in providing local news of Price County and its various communities. The business was sold in 1998. Ted and Helen raised three children, Tim, Jeff, and Sarah, who all graduated from Phillips High School. Following a two-year long illness, Helen passed on the year following Sarah’s graduation from high school. “Awhile after Helen’s death, I met and married Becky, who shares my life to this day,” Ted noted. This union added Becky’s two children, Shawn and Jay, to the family. Together, Becky and Ted have taken on a number of activities, including owning Long Lake North, http://www.LongLakeNorth.com, a resort and residential property they built on Long Lake in Phillips. “Phillips has been a great home for my family. When first arriving in Phillips, there was a billboard on the south side of town that read, ‘Welcome to Phillips, the Friendliest Little City in Wisconsin.’ Through the years, our friends, acquaintances, and associations proved that phrase completely true,” Ted said. He added that the opportunity to travel while living in Phillips has emphasized his family’s realization that Price County is, indeed, home. “There’s nowhere we’d rather live,” Ted stated. Ted feels many associations in the area have made his time here gratifying. While active in civic and local government, he views serving on the board of Northcentral Technical College, and the final two years of his term serving as chairman of that board, especially rewarding. “Over the years, I’ve learned that it is far more important to work for what you love than to fight what you hate. That’s something I think of every day, along with how much family means to me,” he said. It is evident that family does mean a great deal to Ted. “What matters most to me, in spite of business and professional success, is being a husband and a dad. Helen and I raised three great children and, after I met Becky, the family grew to five children, their husbands and wives, and now ten grandchildren.” Ted said that being a dad and grandpa is simply life-fulfilling. “I could not be happier living in Phillips and enjoying our family.” Photo: Submitted photo of Ted and Becky Kempkes shortly after they opened Long Lake North PHILLIPS: SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLIPS HIGH ALUMNUS, MELISSA BELLOVARY, UPON OPENING A NEW STORE IN PHILLIPS November 7, 2019 Melissa Bellovary graduated from Phillips High School, http://www.phillips.k12.wi.us, in 1986. She raised three sons with her husband, Wayne DeLeasky. Melissa went to nursing school and became an LPN, working in that field for the last eighteen years. She spent part of her time as a private duty vent nurse and also worked at a state prison for over eight years. Melissa and Wayne remained in Phillips until 2001 and then moved to Elk Mound, Wisconsin. In 2019, Melissa decided to make a career shift after discovering a line of products that target people and pets with anxiety, pain, and inflammation. Those products are CBD, short for cannabidiol, which are derived from an industrial hemp plant. They are offered in a variety of forms, including topical creams, oils, water solubles, ingestible gummies, and beverages. Melissa started using this line of products for her knee and foot pain and had awesome results in a short time. "Then I found I was sleeping so much better, also, and I wanted to share with others." Encouraged by her experience, Melissa opened her first store in Eau Claire in March of this year and had a great response. Seeing her customers pleased with this line of products, Melissa was encouraged to open two more stores, one in Menomonie in September and one in Phillips on October 31st. This new businesswoman hopes to open two more stores in other locations in the state within the next twelve months. Enjoying interacting with new customers and forming friendships with repeat customers, Melissa strives to answer any questions and has a good number of resources that can be browsed in her relaxing store setting, complete with a sofa and armchairs. Melissa stated that some people are skeptical to try the products because they incorrectly worry it will result in a high. "That's the first thing they say: 'It's not going to make me goofy, is it?'" According to Melissa, there is no chance of getting a high with CBD products, which is why they are legal to sell in Wisconsin. Pleased with the open mind and great welcome she has received from small town Phillips, Melissa is happy she made the choice to open a store in Price County where she has fond memories of growing up and raising her children. Adding to her family, Melissa now has three grandsons, ages five and three years and nine months. She also has two dogs, four cats, and an African Grey parrot that she describes as "sassy." Perhaps her parrot has become "sassy" given Melissa's favorite TV show is "The Office." "I love the sarcastic humor, and I have lived through working with each one of those characters [in my previous career]!" Melissa enjoys travel, and in ten years she would like to travel all over the United States, seeing the unique qualities of each area first-hand. She would also like to travel to Ireland to see the castles, hillsides, and sheep. Her favorite vacation spot so far has been Arizona. "I really like Flagstaff. The state was beautiful, and I liked the mountains, longer growing seasons, and the dry heat." Melissa said that if she could go back and tell something to her eighteen year old self it would be that, "Time is so precious and to cherish what you have since it can be gone before you expect." An issue that Melissa is passionate about that she feels is at the forefront of our time is bullying children both in school and out. "We need to make it cool to be kind and treat others decent," Melissa shared. "We need to follow through with consequences for treating kids poorly." Her advice for students in high school includes, "Go to college, if you are able, and/or work hard to do the best you can at whatever you do. Pick something you enjoy and you look forward to." She added, "Surround yourself with positive people that support and want the best for you, not people than keep you from reaching your career or personal goals." Surrounding herself with positive people is exactly what Melissa feels she has done. "None of this would have been possible without the love and support of my husband. He has been behind me 110%, which makes all of this worth it." To welcome Melissa to Phillips, stop by Your CBD Store Phillips at 126 North Lake Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There will be a grand opening event on Friday and Saturday with snacks and drawings (to win bath bombs, gummies, and more!) throughout those days. To get coupons, news, and specials, "like" the Your CBD Store Phillips Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/YourCBDStorePhillipsWI/ There is currently an offer for a percentage off this Friday & Saturday! PHILLIPS: SPOTLIGHT ON UP NORTH UNIVERSITY AND ITS FOUNDERS November 19, 2019 Up North University, UNU, is one of those hidden retail gems in Price County. Its name sounds scholarly, but this is not a brick and mortar place of higher learning. Rather, UNU is a concept of embracing the life of the northwoods and learning from the rich experiences the great outdoors has to offer. According to its founders, "Up North University was born out of an idea to capture the unique essence and romantic notion of the northwoods and to celebrate its regional culture. To many people 'Up North' conjures up thoughts of fresh air, clear lakes, running streams, starlit evenings, Northern Lights, wildlife, campfires, rustic cabins, family fun, and lasting, lifelong memories." Wanting to have a physical way to hold onto those memories, many visitors of "up north" take home a memento, often merchandise that is branded with the name of the area or some designation of their time spent "up north." Locals also want a way to show their pride for their hometown and often wear apparel with their town's name proudly emblazoned. That is where Up North University comes into play, creating both their own designs and custom-made apparel celebrating life "up north." Along with apparel, anyone can also receive a fictitious "Bachelor's Degree in Advanced Northwoods Studies" upon successful completion of a fun on-line exam. The founders, who live in Price County, love celebrating this area and "believe Highway 13 from Marshfield to Ashland should become a 'Corridor of Opportunity.' Price County is right in the middle and already features a solid industrial base. Our local economy has improved since The Great Recession of 2007-2009 and signs indicate it will continue to grow over the next several years. Highways 51 & 53 developed to the east and west of us, and communities along those routes have benefited significantly. We believe that whatever happens in Price County will benefit communities along the Highway 13 'Corridor of Opportunity.'" When asked what should be improved in Price County to foster this growth, they said, "A major impediment to further growth in Price County is the lack of true broadband service. Once that becomes a reality, Price County will grow in population, retail shopping, and entertainment possibilities." "Price County is on the verge of becoming a unique combination of a more vibrant hot bed for entrepreneurship and an icon of legendary Northwoods beauty," and this is why the UNU founders feel young people should feel drawn to Price County. Adding broadband service, continued economic growth, business incubation, new and affordable homes being built, and more cultural and shopping experiences are things the founders believe will draw the younger generations. "The road to success is always under construction" is both a business and personal motto for Up North University and its founders. The duo says the best piece of wisdom they can impart on future generations is to 'Pay attention in class!' "The classroom is life all around you," they added. If you would like to "pay attention in class" and show your love of the northwoods, stop by http://www.UpNorthUniversity.com to browse their merchandise and support a local business that pledges 10% of net quarterly profits will be tithed, going to charitable causes and organizations to foster further growth. To view beautiful photos of the northwoods and other fun information, like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/upnorthuniversity/ KENNAN: SPOTLIGHT ON GARY EDINGER November 20, 2019 "Great Grandpa and Grandma Edinger came from Iowa in a covered wagon and were the first white people to live in this immediate area," Gary Edinger shared of his family's settlement in Price County. Born in 1951 to Jess and Albina (nee France), he was number six of eight children. "I went to a one room school, Meadow Creek, through the first four years, then Kennan Elementary, and graduated from Phillips High School in 1969." For the last 42 years he has been married to Leanne (nee Hill). They currently live on the North Fork of the Jump River on land that has been in the family since 1903. They raised their two children, Garrett and Aubrey, on the homestead. They now have one grandson, James. As a child, Gary thought he would be a professional baseball player, but he says the fact he could not hit a curve ball halted that dream. Instead, Gary became a logger and has been self-employed since 1986. He made his logging career known to most of the community when he got in a terrible logging accident in 2007, which cost him part of his leg. "My leg was sheared off in a bad logging accident and I somehow managed to survive." The overwhelming kindness of everyone after he lost his leg is what stands out to Gary. "That includes family, friends, community and complete strangers. If I tried to list them all I would certainly leave someone out and that wouldn't be right. It's one of the finest things about living here. When a neighbor is in a bind, people will help you." However, if you thought that was the most interesting thing about Gary Edinger's life, you would be mistaken. He has led a full one and has done, as he puts it, "all sorts of interesting things." "I raced sled dogs for 19 years, and after Leanne joined me, rose to the professional level and won a Worlds Championship in 1987. I was a commercial salmon fisherman with a fishwheel on the Yukon River in Alaska for 3 summers. I've been a log cabin builder, an elk hunting guide, and a mule packer out in the mountains of Montana and Idaho." Using the logging accident as the "hook," Gary wrote a book about his life, which was published in 2010. There is a YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79sVMMesYxk&t=3s which explores Gary's life a bit more. "Despite my fake leg, I'm still logging, hunting, and packing mules out west." Nothing slows Gary down, and he feels the younger generations should heed his advice on that. "Live life, don't just breath air and take up space. Like John Steinbeck said, don't trade quality of life for quantity of years." In ten years, Gary wants to find himself "Still above ground and not in a nursing home!" However, if he had the chance to live in another time, he knows exactly when it would have been. "I would have liked to live in early 1700's in upper New York and Pennsylvania, in the period James Fennimore Cooper wrote about in his book The Deerslayer & Last of the Mohicans." Given this was the time period Gary was destined to live in, though, he has made his mark and contributed to the community in many ways. "I coached Little League and Girls Softball, served on the Price County Fair Board, served on the County's Smart Growth Committee, was president of Price County Waterways Association, co- founder of Friends of the Jump River, served on the Citizens Advisory Committee to the DNR for Water Quality for Logging, worked hard to save the Kennan School (but lost that one), took fifth graders to the stream every spring to teach them about stream health for 21 years, talked to the Phillips Outdoor Education classes every spring for 15 years, and taught and called square dancing, although that last one can hardly be called a contribution because it is so much fun!" Gary remarked. The one contribution Gary would love to make, if he could choose a super power, would be the power to heal, especially the diseases he called "wicked," like cancer and Alzheimer's. "Those diseases are so unfair." With fairness and goodness being important to Gary, his favorite holiday is Christmas. The "favorite" things he might like to find around his Christmas tree are rifles, traps, canoes, horses and mules." Just like a true outdoorsman, he made up his own favorite quote while pulling his pack string in the Frank Church Wilderness in Idaho as he started wondering how many people were doing what he was doing and what they were thinking. His thoughts at that time were, "When you are in the back country by yourself, you are not alone, I am there with you. I know why you are there, what you are thinking, what you are feeling. When you wake in the morning, I too hear the stream just outside the tent. Just before you fall asleep at night, I too hear the last feeble pop of the fire, before it lays down. The only thing I do not know is what you dream. I hope you go to the wild places every chance you get, so I can be there too!" PARK FALLS: SPOTLIGHT ON JOSH ENGLUND December 5, 2019 Josh Englund grew up in Prentice. If there were two things he wished he knew at age 18, it would be to have patience and work hard. "We live in a world where expectations are for things to happen fast. We have fast-food, same-day delivery, and instant everything. There has always been the saying, "Good things come to those who wait." This is true, but the other part of that is you need to work hard for the good things. This is where the saying, "Too good to be true" comes in. If it came easy, quickly, or without effort, it is probably not going to last or it is too good to be true. Work hard, earn it, and appreciate it because at any time it can be gone." Josh started on his path to working hard by moving to Milwaukee upon graduating from high school. He attended college, receiving an associate's degree in criminal justice, and he feels he gained a wealth of life experience which helped pave the path for his future. In 2014, he decided to move back to Price County to pursue a career in law enforcement working with both the Phillips and Park Falls Police Departments. He eventually decided to make his home in Park Falls with his fiance, Rachel, and their two rescue dogs. He is a few months away from receiving his bachelor's degree in health care administration. "Through my part-time work with the Park Falls Police Department and working in a security role at Flambeau Hospital, I was exposed to the health care field. It was at this time I applied for my current job and started a new career at Flambeau Hospital in January of 2017," Josh explained. Along with growing professionally during that time frame, Josh was also growing in personal experiences. He recalls two of his favorite vacations. The first special vacation memory occurred in 2016 when his niece completed her K9 handler training with the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas. "I was able to fly down and attend her graduation. After her graduation, she had to drive back to her base in California. We spent the next couple of days driving across the southern part of the country visiting friends and family. Having that one-on-one time with my niece was something special," Josh shared. His second favorite vacation happened when he took his fiance on her first surprise airplane ride! For Rachel's birthday, Josh took her and her best friend to visit California and Nevada. "I did not tell her where we were going until we arrived at the airport. She thought we were just going to Madison to visit her best friend. It wasn't until her friend grabbed her luggage and we started driving towards Minneapolis that my fiance realized there was more to the vacation," Josh shared, also stating that the fun moments they experienced and giving Rachel a surprise are the things that made it most special. Josh seems to enjoy giving to others. "I have always had the need to want to help people. I think that is what steered me towards law enforcement. Being able to help others in their time of need has given me a sense of purpose in life. I have also worked with the Prentice Ambulance Service as an ambulance driver, worked with Catkins Animal Rescue organizing fundraisers and helping out around the shelter when needed, and volunteered my time coaching hockey with Price Ice Hockey. I enjoy helping others and seeing how happy people are when they receive the help they need. We live in an area with a high elderly population, many of who do not have the help they need. I have always been proud to help where I can." Those facts are likely why Josh says that if he could have any super power, he would choose the power to heal. "We live in a world where there are many people who become sick, have a disease, or become injured. I would love to have the ability to change those people's lives by giving them the gift of health. Each and every one of us should not have to deal with the struggles that an illness or injury can bring along with it." Josh knows, first hand, about dealing with injuries. In November of 2017, Josh's life took an unexpected turn when he and Rachel were involved in a terrible, head-on car accident. The accident was presumably caused by a drunk driver, though that person's court case is still pending. Rachel sustained minor injuries. Josh is thankful she was not injured worse. As for Josh, he admits he is lucky to be alive, but he is not so lucky in that he has to deal with the physical, emotional, and financial pains and stresses, even two years later. "To date, I have had eight surgeries and expect to have at least four more over the next two years. My injuries included a compound fracture of my left femur, a complete dislocation of my left ankle that resulted in a broken tibia and talus bone in my foot, my pelvis had hairline fractures in the front and a large fracture in the back that required surgery to repair, my ribs separated from my sternum, a torn bicep tendon in my left arm, and countless other cuts and bruises. To top things off, as a result of the ankle injury, I had skin that was damaged and turned necrotic. The necrotic tissue then got infected; the infection got into the tibia and talus bone. Since beating off the infection, I have had to have the talus bone removed and part of my tibia cut off because the infection had gotten into the bone. I then required an ankle fusion surgery, and, for the past year, I have had an external fixator device on my leg. My left leg is now two and a half inches shorter than my right. I am estimating that I will have another two years of healing and rehab before I can even walk again." Josh is not physically able to work as a police officer at this time. He has been able to return to his job at the hospital on a 66% part-time basis. However, work is often difficult because Josh cannot walk on his own. At this time, he has to use crutches or a knee scooter to be ambulatory. He also has to rely on others to do tasks around his home that he would have been able to complete himself in the past. Facing these realities has been a challenge. Josh spoke candidly about that challenge. "I have always tried to have a positive attitude throughout all of this, because I am just so lucky to be alive. Unfortunately, dealing with injuries, physical limitations, and finances can take its toll on a person. I have always thought to myself that I didn’t need any help and I could do it on my own, which is probably why I never wanted or let anyone fundraise for me before this, or that there were others that needed the help more than me. I admit, I was wrong. I have really taken a financial hit as a result of this accident." Infusing a bit of humor into the heaviness of his ordeal, Josh shared a line he once heard, which is a police joke. "I live with fear and danger every day, but occasionally I leave her to go and catch the bad guy," Josh joked. Fortunately for Rachel, that is just a joke, because he feels Rachel is his guiding light. "Relationships can be tough after a traumatic event such as the car crash we were involved in, but she has been there for me through all the bad days, surgeries, and emotional ups and downs. I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done and for being such an amazing human being who helps me during my long recovery. I couldn't do this without her," Josh shared with heartfelt gratitude. He has also taken away much life insight from the accident, which he feels is the event that made the biggest impression on his life. "There was a lot of bad that came from it," Josh said, "but there was some good, too. I now have a new appreciation for the lives we are given. At any point, our life can be taken away. We are fragile creatures and sometimes we forget how precious life is. We think to ourselves that nothing bad will happen to us or our family and in a blink of an eye, everything changes. We should always remember to be grateful, live life to the fullest, and make a positive impression on those around you and in your community. We get one chance at this thing called life. You may not be remembered forever, but you will be remembered by those that you interact with for the rest of their lives." To sum up his feelings, Josh said he does live his life by The Golden Rule. "Treat people the way you would like to be treated." "I look forward to finally recovering from my accident, returning to my jobs, and being a positive role model in my community," Josh expressed. "This accident has completely changed my life, but I won’t let it define me. I will have more medical issues as I get older, but I will come back better and stronger than before to help limit those long-term issues. Thank you, and God bless!" If you would like to help Josh, you can attend his benefit on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Captain Nemo's Pub & Grub in Park Falls, Wisconsin from 4 to 9 p.m. You can also donate to his GoFundMe page at http://www.gofundme.com/f/stubborn-man-needs-help

OPINIONS - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LOOKING FOR MY FINNISH RELATIVES June 10, 2019 Hello, My name is Petri Laasonen. I live in Finland and am looking for information about my relatives. Ellen (Kehusmaa) Kelland was the sister of my grandmother. She is in this photo and here is a link to that article in the journal (see page 115). http://www.pricecountygenealogicalsociety.org/Books/Phill ipsCentennialBook-web/PhillipsCentennial3- Celebrations,Churches,Education,Sports,Transportation,Da ms,Agri,Newspapers.pdf Ellen was born in Finland in 1907, and I think she was at first living with her uncle. His name was Otto Rikard Kehusmaa. Here is Otto's family tree in Geni. https://www.geni.com/people/Otto- Kehusmaa/6000000034164691343 I would be delighted to have more information about my all relatives. I can also help you who are interested in your Finnish family history. Best Regards, Petri email: petri@laasonen.fi

PRICE COUNTY CARES - DONATIONS NEEDED OGEMA: HOUSE FIRE RESULTING IN LOSS OF SON AND HOME January 18, 2019 The Berwald family tragically lost their youngest son in a house fire in Ogema on Saturday, January 12th. They also lost their home. If you would like to donate to help them get back on their feet and help cover the cost of their son's funeral, visit this link: http://www.facebook.com/donate/1876075529168728/135 4559514686412/ PARK FALLS: POLICE DEPARTMENT NEEDS SAFETY FEATURES January 18, 2019 The Park Falls Police Department is looking for monetary donations due to the increasing number of attacks on law enforcement officers throughout the United States. Wanting to take a proactive approach regarding officer safety, the Park Falls Police Department believes ballistic steel and bullet-resistant glass would give officers, staff, and citizens visiting the department a better sense of security. To donate, visit: http://www.gofundme.com/ballistic-steel-amp- bulletresistant-glass-for-pfpd PRICE COUNTY: HATS & MITTENS NEEDED AT SHERIFF'S OFFICE January 25, 2019 With the recent cold snap, the supply of hats and mittens at the sheriff's office has depleted. If anyone would like to donate hats and mittens, please drop off the donations at the sheriff's office in Phillips. PHILLIPS: BENEFIT AND GOFUNDME PAGE FOR ANDREW DEGROOT July 1, 2019 UPDATE: A number of our readers have asked for additional ways to donate to Andrew DeGroot, the PHS freshman who has a brain tumor. Andrew's GoFundMe Page can be found at http://www.gofundme.com/1p4c4s0v00 When we inquired with Andrew's mother, Holly, to get this information, she stated, "We feel very blessed by all of the support, particularly from the Phillips community." --- Andrew DeGroot, son of Robert & Holly, and brother to Ryan, will be a freshman in the School District of Phillips this fall. He is currently battling a serious brain tumor. He recently had a baseball size tumor removed from his brain. The doctors were only able to remove 80% of the tumor. The family must travel and stay long distances from home in order for Andrew to receive the medical treatments that he needs. Therefore, South Fork and many community members are putting on a benefit at South Fork Bar & Grill on County Road F on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. See more events at http://www.mypricecounty.com/forum/calendar.php PARK FALLS: FUNDRAISER FOR BRIAN SCHLOER, MOTORCYCLE / DEER ACCIDENT SURVIVOR July 11, 2019 In the early morning hours of July 3rd, Brian Schloer was on his way to work. He was thrown from his motorcycle when he hit a deer. Emergency services responded, and he was airlifted by helicopter to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. He suffered trauma to his spinal cord, vertebrae, and discs in his neck and back. After a nine hour long surgery, the doctors were able to fuse together his fractured vertebrae. The doctors are hopeful that he will be able to make a full recovery. Given there will be many expenses that insurance will not cover, his family could use help with travel and lodging expenses to spend time with Brian during his recovery. According to his Go Fund Me page, the Schloer family "always gives freely of themselves to help others, never asking anything in return." If you would like to help Brian and his family with expenses, you can visit his GoFundMe page at http://www.gofundme.com/help-for-the-schloer-family PHILLIPS: ELK LAKE PARK STAGE MAKES PROGRESS (UPDATED 11/13/2019) August 6, 2019 The Phillips Lions Club is leading fundraising efforts to create a compact, yet functional performance stage in Elk Lake Park. The stage will allow residents and visitors of Price County to enjoy performances on the edge of beautiful Elk Lake. The structure will be a rustic log timber construction that accents the Northwoods. The stage will be available for public and private events, such as theater productions, art exhibits, athletic event awards ceremonies, 4-H, governmental presentations, rallies, corporate events, weddings, worship services, and Music in the Park. Depending on the amount of donated materials and services, the final price tag ranges from $80,000 to $120,000. As of the end of July 2019, about $27,000 has been raised. To keep the community informed about progress towards the goal, fundraising total thermometers are located at various financial institutions. Once the stage has been constructed and the grounds have been landscaped, the City of Phillips will maintain it, similar to the splash pad and disc golf course. The group will continue to have fundraisers this summer and fall, including concessions at Music in the Park on August 15th and a 50/50 raffle at the Fall Harvest Festival. However, the Lions Club is only leading the efforts and is hopeful that other groups will want to help with the fundraising efforts. Julie Olson, a member of the Lions Club, stated that the Northwoods Players will donate the profits of their fall production to the stage project. Another local, large business is in the process of donating a large sum, as well. "We encourage other groups, businesses, and individuals to donate," Julie said. "If people know of other grants available, we would appreciate the information. We are encouraging supporters to choose sponsorship levels for their donations. Sponsors will be publicly acknowledged by donor level." Donor options include: $50: Theater Friend $100 Theater Supporter $250: Theater Director $500: Bronze Patron $1,000: Silver Patron/Corporate Friend $2,500: Gold Patron/Corporate Patron $5,000: Platinum Patron/Corporate Partner $10,000: Diamond Patron/Corporate Partner $25,000: Stage Naming Rights To donate, visit http://www.gofundme.com/stage-by-the- lake or bring contributions to Shelby, the City Clerk, at the city hall. For questions, call the Phillips Lions Club at 715- 339-3998 or 715-577-2216. UPDATE (8/6/2019 at 5:50 p.m.): A local resident asked, "Why is it being constructed so far from handicapped parking and the restrooms?" We asked a member of the Lions Club who stated that the stage placement has been planned to be far enough away from the splash pad so that any noise from children playing will not distract from performances. The stage corners are currently flagged in the park and soon a banner will be placed stating, "Future site of Elk Lake Park Stage." Handicapped parking will be available on the soccer fields or the group is considering using a golf cart to transport handicapped individuals. UPDATE (11/13/2019): A local bank, Time Federal Bank, donated $20,000 on top of the $5,000 they donated previously earning them the naming rights for the Elk Lake Park stage. This brings the total raised to $50,000, which is only $30,000 away from the bare minimum fundraising goal of $80,000. The Northwoods Players will be donating the profits from their fall production of The Pink Panther to the stage, as well. The group is hoping that community members will be encouraged by this progress. If you would like to donate to the stage so this great asset in our community can become a reality, please visit the GoFundMe page at http://www.gofundme.com/stage-by- the-lake or bring contributions to Shelby, the City Clerk, at the city hall. For any questions, call the Phillips Lions Club at 715-339-3998 or 715-577-2216. PHILLIPS/PRENTICE: LOCAL CHILDREN INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT August 14, 2019 Byndi and Braxtyn Freeman-Castaneda, the children of Mallory (Freeman) Michalski and students in the Phillips School District, were in a horrific car accident in Reno, Nevada on July 4, 2019 while traveling to Lake Tahoe with their paternal grandfather, Francisco. Their car was struck from behind, pushed into oncoming traffic, and hit again. Byndi, age 10, and Braxtyn, age 8, were both life-flighted to a children's hospital in Reno where they underwent emergency surgeries. Francisco received minor injuries and has made a full recovery. Byndi suffered a compound fracture to her femur which required the placement of a rod and screws in her leg. She has been released from the hospital but will need to have another surgery months from now to remove the rod and screws. Braxtyn was on a ventilator for two days due to a small brain bleed. He also had a broken femur and tibia and damage to his leg that will require skin grafting. Braxtyn has more surgeries scheduled. According to their mom, Mallory, "We are now home, and the kids are following up at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. We have absolutely appreciated everyones' thoughts, messages, calls, and generosity throughout this past month. We are so greatly blessed to be from such a generous and caring community and appreciate everyones' support as the kids begin the healing process." Byndi and Braxtyn are the grandchildren of Rick & Tara Freeman, Francisco and Sandra Castaneda, and Greg & Jean Jaeger. They are the niece and nephew of Kyle & Miranda Steliga. Mallory, their mother, grew up in Prentice and served on the Prentice Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service. She and her husband had to take an emergency flight on the 4th of July to get to Reno where they stayed with the children for the entirety of July. They were unable to work for this reason. Miranda, their aunt, provided her address for cards and donations, which is Miranda Steliga, 404 Green Tree Drive, Prentice, WI 54556. BUTTERNUT/PARK FALLS: BENEFIT FOR TOM TEETERS THIS SATURDAY November 13, 2019 Tom Teeters lives on Butternut Lake. He is married to Connie Teeters, and they have two sons. Matt lives in Houston, Texas and is married to Britney. Josh lives in Chicago, Illinois and is married to Kristin. Tom has three grandchildren, Grace, Kaleb, and JP. Tom enjoys hunting, ice fishing, being on the pontoon boat on Butternut Lake, and spending with his family and friends. He retired from Miller Beer in December of 2017. While enjoying his newfound free time in retirement, and though completely healthy for his entire life, things changed on October 5th. "It started out like any other day but ended up with Dad being rushed to the ER," his son, Matt, explained. While at the ER, Tom had a seizure, and they intubated him in preparation for an ambulance ride to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. During the next five days, the doctors concluded that Tom had some sort of a tumor in his brain. However, the MRI did not give a clear picture. Tom was released from the hospital, but about ten days later he was back at St. Joseph's for another MRI. He was then scheduled for a brain biopsy two days later. After the testing was complete, the diagnosis came on October 31st. Tom has Stage 4 Glioblastoma. The tumor is not curable and is inoperable, but the family is prayerful that radiation and chemotherapy will shrink the tumor and prevent further growth. Tom will soon be receiving his treatment in Minocqua, about one hour from his home. There will be a benefit on Saturday, November 16th at the Spirit Lodge in Butternut from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Tom. It will include live music, raffles, food, beverages (cash bar), and a silent auction. There will also be opportunities to volunteer in other ways to help his family as they undertake this difficult journey riddled with travel and medical expenses. If you cannot attend the benefit but would like to help with a monetary contribution, you can visit Tom's GoFundMe page at http://www.gofundme.com/f/tom-teeters-battle- with-stage-iv-glioblastoma PHILLIPS: GLEN SCHILLING, LOCAL ELECTRICIAN, INJURED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT November 14, 2019 Glen's daughter, Laci Boettcher, shared information about Glen's accident and his current medical condition. On the evening of Saturday, November 9th, Glen Schilling and Bob "Frog" Foster worked in Glen Flora for the day. They were driving down West Lane Road, heading to Big Bear Lodge. It was snowing and Glen's truck hit black ice, rolled, and hit a culvert. Glen was ejected from his truck. Bob, though injured, got out of the truck and went looking for Glen and his phone in the dark. With no success, he went back to the truck and found a flashlight. He turned it on, and luckily a car happened to drive down the very rural road that had no cell service. The driver, who is a nurse, saw the beam of light. She stopped her car, and upon learning they were injured, drove to Big Bear Lodge to call 911. At about 8:10 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper assisted the Sawyer County Sheriff's Department at the scene. Glen was located, and the two men were taken to the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls via ambulance. Bob was treated for his injuries and was released. The doctors wanted to airlift Glen to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, but the weather conditions were too poor, so he was taken via ambulance. The doctors at St. Joseph's determined he needed to be transferred to the UW hospital in Madison. Glen was put into a medically-induced coma so he would not flail around and hurt himself more as he was connected to many machines. Once he arrived in Madison, he received surgery on his neck and spinal cord as he had lost all feeling from the chest down due to the accident. Since his eye had been severely punctured, he received surgery on that, as well. Glen's surgeries went as planned, and he started to wake up on Sunday evening around 10 p.m. As for his eye, the doctors believe Glen's vision will be reduced but that he will be able to regain sight in that eye. He is receiving eye drops four times per day and currently has an eye patch, but he has let the doctors know he can see out of the eye. Regarding his spinal cord surgery, it is too early to tell if he will regain any feeling. He has been receiving some physical therapy for his hands and arms. Glen has a breathing tube in, so he has only been able to communicate with the doctors and his loved ones by shaking his head "yes" or "no." Once his neck surgery heals more, in a few days, they will put in a tracheostomy tube, which will eliminate the breathing tube and help him breathe and communicate better. On November 12th, Glen received a feeding tube to assist in his recovery. The medical staff did get him to sit up and he has been able to sit in a wheelchair. According to Glen's daughter, Laci (Schuh) Boettcher, "The doctors said it may take a long time for the feeling in his legs and feet to come back but he is moving in the right direction." Glen, who is the son of Kathryn and the late Clink Schilling, brother to Paul and Amy Schilling, husband to Linda Schilling, and the father of Laci Boettcher, is an electrician in Phillips and surrounding areas. He often contributes to the community and has donated his time and money on fundraisers for the schools, parades, splash pad, scouts, and more. If you would like to help Glen and his family in their time of need, you can do so in a few ways. To view his progress and leave well wishes, you can view his Caring Bridge webpage at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/glenschilling and monetary donations can be made at his GoFundMe page at http://www.gofundme.com/f/glen-schilling. Laci stated the funds will be used for medical costs, lodging, travel, and lost wages. They also hope to build a ramp for his wheelchair and get him a vehicle to meet his needs if he is able to drive upon recovery. "He is receiving care at the UW hospital in Madison, so if anyone wants to send cards or flowers, they can send them there," Laci suggested. "We continue to ask for prayers as he still has his breathing tube in and is unable to move his legs. We are all so very hopeful and will continue to pray. So many well wishes have been sent his way and we thank you all so much!"