Ben Virnig breaks the school record at sectionals in Marathon.
Ben Virnig, the son of Dan and Holly Virnig and brother to Lindsay, has been in track and field since 7th grade. In 8th grade, he broke the school record at Phillips Middle School, along with the middle school state meet record, and middle school state record. "I like track because if you work hard enough and have a good mindset, you can really excel at your event or events," Ben shared.
During the regular season in 2023, while he was a freshman, he tied the school's pole vaulting record, and he did so again at the regional track and field competition on Monday, May 22, 2023. The 12' 6" record was set by Sawyer Desotelle and had not been touched by anyone else since 2005.
Ben said tying the record felt very good. "I tied the school record at a home meet, so that was the best part of it. It was a really good experience to tie the record around people I knew."
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Ben was not going to settle for tying the record, however. He stated, "I believed that I could break it freshman year so that was my goal." Advancing to sectionals on Thursday, May 25th, he broke the school's record by pole vaulting 12' 9". This earned him 5th place at sectionals, one place short of a state qualification.
While going to state as a freshman would have been a great experience, Ben said that beating the school's record felt amazing. "It was very exciting breaking our high school record at sectionals. I worked for it all year, and that was my biggest goal for freshman year. I missed state by 3 inches and by one place in our very tough sectional, but setting the school record and accomplishing the goal I've worked so hard for felt really good."
His mother, Holly, added, "We are super happy for him to overcome a variety of challenges this track season and still accomplish his goal of breaking the school record as a freshman. Mission accomplished!
Every day is a gift, and this experience already has him working hard to do better next track season."
Sawyer Desotelle also had something to say about Ben breaking his record. "I had heard that Ben was a very talented vaulter - clearing 11 feet as an 8th grader. I knew Ben was going to break my record and secretly hoped he would break it his freshman year - setting up a chance to challenge and surpass himself all four years. Ben is a great athlete and a great kid. I have a feeling this milestone is the beginning of many - the sky’s the limit. Congratulations, Ben!"
Ben gives credit to his parents and some other individuals for his success. "I never would've tried pole vaulting if my mom and friend, Gavin Esterholm, wouldn't have made me try the event one day at 7th grade track practice because my dad vaulted in high school. All of my success in the sport is owed to John Zastrow, Noah Zastrow at WVC (Wisconsin Vault Club), and my dad from breaking the middle school state record of 10' 6" and the middle school state meet record of 9' 6", both with a jump of 11’, all the way to breaking our high school record of 12' 6" with a jump of 12' 9" my freshman year of high school."
Ben stated his goal for sophomore year is 14 feet, and by his senior year he wants to jump 16 feet or higher.
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The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Police Department (LDFPD) has cancelled the Amber Alert for the seven-year old child issued last night as she has been found and is safe.
The department stated, "In a miraculous turn of events, a child believed to have been abducted from the Lac du Flambeau Reservation has been found safe. The seven-year old girl is with her family, and foul play is no longer suspected.
"At approximately 4:30 p.m.. on July 7th, the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department received a report indicating that the child had been the subject of a stranger abduction. LDFPD officers immediately requested that an Amber Alert be issued and commenced a search for the missing child. They were aided in their efforts by agents and law enforcement officers from the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. More than 50 law enforcement officers and agents of the Tribal Surveillance Department and Lake of the Torches Surveillance Department worked tirelessly to find the little girl, until she was located shortly after midnight on July 8th. Community members also helped by providing critical information and security camera footage."
Note: The child's photo has been removed from this article now that she has been found.
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7-7-2023 Original Article:
According to the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, there is an Amber Alert for a seven-year old female named Brylee, who is American Indian or Alaskan Native.
She was last seen being helped into a white vehicle, possibly with tinted windows, by a female with dark hair and a tanned complexion, who was wearing a pink dress. There was possibly a male driver. They were headed north on Wazhashk Trail in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin.
Brylee is 4 feet 4 inches tall, 78 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. She has an overbite and a gap in her top front teeth. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt with "Pink" written on the front and fringed blue jeans shorts. She was not wearing shoes. She recently cut her own bangs, so they are uneven.
The Vilas County Sheriff's Office added additional details stating Brylee was playing outside in a residential area when a white vehicle stopped near her. "According to the witness, an individual, believed to be a woman, exited the vehicle and summoned Brylee to her. The individual then placed the child in the vehicle and drove away with her." This is a suspected child abduction.
If you have any information pertaining to this alert, contact the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department at 715-588-7717 or the Amber Alert Tip Line at 844-267-6648. For emergencies, call 911.
Classmates pictured include: Dan Kleinhans, Jeff Sidenbender, Jessica (Cochran) Manda, Wes Van De Voort, Liz (Podhora) Gabrielsen, Kent Gabrielsen, Hollie Lackershire, Rob Manning, Tasha (Werner) Staples, Kim (Morey) Vincent, Jason Fisher, Erika Willett, and Lynne Bohn.
The Phillips High School Class of 1996 held their 25-year reunion two years after it was originally scheduled due to a cancellation on account of COVID-19. The event was held at The Badger's Den Bar and Grill on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Starting at 3:45 p.m., the group socialized, had refreshments/dinner, and danced to music by DJ-EJ. The class song, "Letting Go," was also played and was the answer for one of the many trivia questions asked during the event.
Classmates received a class reunion booklet with classmates' stats, paragraphs about what they have accomplished over the years, memories from school, photos from previous class reunions, and a section in memory of deceased classmates, principals, and educators.
The classmates who traveled the farthest were Wes Van De Voort from Washington, Jessica (Cochran) Manda from Iowa, and Jason Fisher who is relocating out west.
The class reunion was organized by Lynne Bohn.
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The Phillips Independence Day parade was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. At the early portion of the parade, the northward sky turned ominous but became a gray sky with light rain holding off until the end of the parade.
The four Phillips Loggers, champions at the state track meet, were at the start of the parade.
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On Sunday, July 2, 2023, at approximately 12:50 a.m., the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a vehicle that had crashed into trees on STH 155 near South Lost Lake Drive.
Officers determined that the vehicle left the roadway, missing the corner, and struck trees. It was determined by first responders that the 33 year old female, Brittany Johnston, from Sayner, was deceased. There was no one else in the vehicle at that time.
The crash is still under investigation.
Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Saint Germain Rescue and Fire Department, Plum Lake Fire Department, Oneida County Ambulance MED5, Arbor Vitae Fire Department, and the Oneida County Medical Examiners Office all responded to the accident.
Back Row: Mark Zaves, Colleen (Stadter) Geurts, Mat Lesneski, Rod Runnheim, Lance Heizler, Jerry Upson, Johnny Hertlein, Chuck Vasek, and Janelle Larson Front Row: Dan Slowey, Davette Hrabak, Joe Meronk, Mary (Prohaska) Kurth, Jeff Schneider, Sara Mabie, and Mick Theis
The Phillips High School Class of 1988 held their 35-year class reunion on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at The Badger's Den Bar and Grill. The event started at 4 p.m. and continued until 1:30 a.m. and included socializing, trivia, prizes, dinner, DJ music by DJ-EJ, and a class reunion booklet.
The 56-page class reunion booklet, printed in color, consisted of photos and updates from classmates, memories from school, photos from previous class reunions, and obituaries of classmates, teachers, and principals.
Davette Hrabak organized the class reunion.
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It was late morning on April 29, 1973. The weather was perfect. As Dennis was driving along enjoying the scenery and mulling over in his mind the adventure awaiting him, his world came to a crashing change. He was just a few miles east of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada when suddenly he thought his vehicle was exploding. Initially, he had no clue what had happened. Even after he managed to kick the passenger door open and walk around the car he had no clue.
Then suddenly, within a few seconds after exiting his vehicle, a car speeded up behind him, and the people excitedly jumped out yelling, "Are you okay? Are you okay?” They pointed back down the road.
About half a mile away was a blue smashed-up vehicle they said had rear-ended him. They had witnessed the whole crash. They told Dennis the driver of the other car had passed them at an extremely high rate of speed before slamming into Dennis. It had happened so fast that Dennis never saw the guy coming up behind him. The above-left picture was taken from where Dennis’ Pontiac finally stopped.
Within a short time, ambulances came screaming to the scene to haul all the victims to the ER in Grand Prairie. Dennis only had minor injuries, but the other fellows were not so lucky. Dennis never did learn the extent of their injuries, only that they were critical.
From the hospital ER in Grand Prairie, Dennis wrote these words in his journal, "It is 1:15 PM, April 29, 1973, and my trip and 1937 Pontiac has come to an end. I was hit from behind so hard I thought my time had come." He would later be told by RCMP that the guy was VERY drunk and driving around 100 MPH.
Most of us would have abandoned the dream right there and caught a bus for home. NOT Dennis. Some would say "coincidently," but I say "providentially," a former flight instructor, knowing Dennis would be traveling through Canada, had given him the name, address, and phone number of his relatives that lived in Beaver Lodge, Alberta. HOW AMAZING is that? A 3,200-mile journey and Dennis' accident was within 40 miles of Beaver Lodge. He called these precious people, Jeannie and Dewey Reuckert, and they came and got him from the hospital.
They pulled his wrecked Pontiac back to their farm and graciously housed and took care of Dennis for a couple of weeks. Dennis was never one to take advantage of anyone's hospitality, and having been raised on a farm was a big help to Dewey during this time. Despite his bruises and neck brace, he picked rocks off the field, hauled grain to the elevator, and fixed fences. The Reuckerts became lifelong friends with several visits back and forth through the years.
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In December 2021, Price County entered a contract with Bluesource, now known as Anew, and this was covered by My Price County, which can be read at this link. The agreement, shown below along with its terms of use, was entered into so that Price County would receive carbon credits. Carbon credits are a way for companies to offset their carbon footprint. Areas like Price County, with a large amount of trees, are ideal locations for such programs, because companies can get credit for trees that are not cut down, and the area is expected to receive a payment.
Certain things cannot be done with the trees in the program, such as excess cutting. However, according to County Administrator Nick Trimner, this stipulation has not affected Price County. "County forest management has been in conformance with our forest management goals, balancing both timber revenue and carbon sequestration," he said.
As for the payment portion, Nick stated payments will start coming in during the fourth quarter of this year, at the earliest. He continued, "There was no expectation that the county would have received any carbon payments at this point. The project is currently in the verification stage of development and credits cannot be issued and sold until the verification is complete and the carbon registry approves the release of the credits." He added, "Funds will be delivered within 30 days of credit issuance and sale. If credits are sold after Month 24, payments will simply come within 30 days of the sale."
Some supervisors were concerned about moving the first payment from 18 to 24 months but Nick advised, "Eighteen months was always projected as an optimally efficient credit issuance timeline, but it was not unexpected that issuance might require more time. Project development timelines are dependent upon a variety of factors, including the availability of third party verifiers and registry staff for review and approval of the project. Due to a dearth of accredited third party verifiers in the marketplace, many projects are seeing longer timelines between project commencement and credits being issued simply because the projects are waiting in the queue of the verification body to review and approve them." When asked if this delay would affect any current or future programs where the county was going to use carbon credit funding, he replied, "There currently is no disconnect between expected payment timing and the anticipated application of carbon funding."
Bayfield County, the Michigan DNR, and the counties of Oneida, Sawyer, Douglass, Burnett, and about eleven other counties were mentioned as being in the program in December 2021. Some residents told My Price County that Bayfield County has not received any funding and their program was not going as expected. We asked Nick if that information was true. He said, "I am not certain about the state of development progress for other counties."
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My Price County then reached out to Jason Bodine, Forestry and Parks Administrator for Bayfield County, and he responded that "Developing a carbon project was always presented as a lengthy process, taking anywhere from 18 to 24 months to complete. In our experience, this process has taken a little longer than expected, primarily due to very high demand for the development of carbon projects but limited capacities/resources by carbon contractors to meet that demand. It is my understanding that Bayfield County was the first public agency to commence with a forest carbon project in Wisconsin. As such, it is not a surprise to hear that other county agencies, who enrolled much later than us, have yet to receive payment, as many are still in the early to middle stages of project development. Our project is now in the final review phase by ACR. Our experience with ANEW, (previously called Bluesource), has been very positive. I don’t have any concerns to date, and I’m not anticipating any issues with regard to future payments. I anticipate those first payments to arrive later this year."
My Price County further heard that a county in Michigan has not received funding, though we could not find reference to this on the Internet and, therefore, did not know which county to contact to see if it was true. Nick stated, "I am not aware of any such project in Michigan. I contacted our carbon developer, Anew, about this point, and they also had no knowledge of such a project, though they are engaged in a carbon project with the Michigan DNR that has run smoothly and has generated substantial carbon revenue."
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Henry Schieneback of The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) responded that "GLTPA is not against carbon credits per say, but we are opposed to the misconception that a carbon credit makes the environment cleaner....Many times, GLTPA has asked carbon credit advocates what is the formula for how many parts per million the air became cleaner or how many tons of greenhouse gas emissions were removed from the air because of the sale of a carbon credit? The answer is always the same; there is no formula because the sale of a carbon credit does nothing to clean the air. That stated, GLTPA has nothing against the sale of a carbon credit as a forest product if the sale does not impede future forest management. Basically, a carbon credit is nothing more than a scheme manufacturers buy into to be able to say their manufacturing process is carbon neutral whereby purchasers of their product feel good about helping the environment become cleaner. To simplify, companies buy carbon credits, consumers pay for them, and the environment does not get any cleaner. Carbon credits are merely an exchange of wealth. Nothing more, nothing less."
In the December 2021 informational meeting, Nick recommended setting aside $1 million in case Price County wanted to pull out of the program and buy back the credits. However, he stated, "The county has no interest in pulling out of the carbon program and such an action is not under consideration." He further stated, "The county managers remain enthusiastic about the carbon project."
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Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.
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PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
5-1-23: A person came to the lobby of the Sheriff's Office to report someone was selling marijuana at the Prentice High School.
5-2-23: A Phillips man reported someone broke into his garage and stole his ATV.
5-2-23: A man requested to have a deputy check his cabin and because a friend of his said the man’s gate was lying on the ground and his garage door was open. Since he also heard of a series of break-ins in the neighborhood the night prior, he wanted his property checked.
5-2-23: A Phillips man reported someone had broken into his garage.
5-3-23: A man reported his car was hit from behind by another male driver in Prentice. There were no injuries.
5-4-23: An Ogema woman called to report someone had been going through her mail. She found two opened envelopes and newspapers in her yard. She said she had issues last fall with items going missing, such as squash from her garden and yard tools.
5-6-23: An Ogema woman reported a man came to her home and stated he had been in a car accident. The man was sitting in a chair in her home, he had a cut on his head, and he was bleeding around his eye. The man’s dog was also in her home.
5-7-23: A Phillips man called to report a lady had run up to him and advised that her husband was beating her.
5-7-23: A Phillips woman reported there was an unconscious man sitting in a parked vehicle on the roadway in the Township of Emery.
5-8-23: A Phillips man came to the Sheriff's Office lobby and reported he had been assaulted.
5-9-23: A Park Falls man called to report his daughter-in-law was attacked by the neighbor's dog but she was not injured. The woman reported the dogs came after her when she was walking her dog past their residence. The man said there had been issues in the past with the same dogs that have led to law enforcement responding.
5-10-23: A Phillips man requested police response for screaming heard in the streets near North Lake Avenue and Chestnut Street. The man was unsure of what was occurring, but he could hear a female shout "help me" and "he punched me in the face." A local bar also called requesting an officer respond due to a man fighting with three female patrons.
5-10-23: A Catawba woman called to report her neighbor trespassed on her property while she and her husband were at work. The man had driven onto their property with his ATV and drove through their driveway and backyard.
5-12-23: A Phillips man reported a white Dodge Ram pickup truck had rolled over and was in the ditch. The man stated he looked for the driver, but no one was around.
5-12-23: An Ogema man reported manure was spread all over the road in the Township of Ogema.
5-15-23: A Phillips man called to report acid was coming from his walls and cabinets. He stated he wanted cement to make it stop.
5-16-23: A Kennan man reported his wife was at his home throwing and smashing his belongings. Dispatch could hear the woman screaming and swearing at her husband during the call. The man stated he was outside trying to get away from her, but she was following him.
5-19-23: A Phillips man reported an all-terrain vehicle accident that he did not witness. He advised the patient was alert, conscious, and talking.
5-20-23: An Ogema woman stated that late in the night a black-colored Dodge truck pulled into her driveway. She stated her boyfriend was up at the time and was standing in the window. According to her boyfriend, the driver of the vehicle turned the headlights off when the motion light turned on. The driver then got out of the truck and appeared to try to hide behind her vehicle. The driver then noticed the man in the window and got back into the truck. He backed out without the headlights on. Once the truck was turned around, the driver turned the headlights back on. The driver was described as “puny.”
5-21-23: A Catawba man reported he believed his neighbor put up a temporary fence on his side of the property line.
5-21-23: A Catawba woman requested a deputy to respond to her residence as her neighbor was putting signs up on her property. The man then called to report there was a lot of screaming and cursing between both parties and it scared his young daughter.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
5-2-23: Advised of a loud noise complaint in the City of Phillips. An officer arrived on the scene and spoke with the person who stated they just wanted the music turned down. An officer attempted contact with the other party several times and did not get an answer. While attempting contact, the music was turned down.
5-2-23: Received a harassment complaint from a citizen who stated an ex partner was attempting to plant something in his vehicle. The person wanted the officer to speak with the woman and advise her to stop contacting the reporting party. An officer advised each of them not to have contact with one another.
5-2-23: Advised of an altercation between two students which had occurred at a local school. A school official and an officer investigated the incident. Two male juveniles were referred to the Price County Human Services Department for battery. The two students were also suspended from school for one day.
5-4-23: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office with a search warrant in Ogema. One female individual was arrested and brought to the Price County Jail.
5-4-23: Notified by mail by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections that an offender was released into the community and will be housed at an address in Price County
5-5-23: Received a report of theft from a local school district. A school representative stated a student was suspected of taking other students’ computer chargers and then offering to return them for a fee. An officer and a school official investigated the report.
5-8-23: Received a report of an altercation that occurred at a nursing home in the City of Phillips. This matter is under investigation.
5-9-23: Received information from a local school about inappropriate online messaging that had occurred between students the previous evening. Some of the information revealed nude photos which may have been requested and exchanged. An officer and a school representative spoke with multiple students regarding the report. The information will be forwarded to the Price County Sheriff's Office for further investigation.
5-9-23: Informed by a citizen of a fire that had occurred at a local building . The officer was informed that citizens had put the fire out. The officer investigated the situation and identified the source of the fire. One juvenile was referred to the Price County Human Services Department
5-22-23: Received a report of a UTV that crashed into a resident's yard in the City of Phillips. An officer spoke with the male individual who stated he had been drinking. The male was transported for medical evaluation. The male was cited for Operating a UTV While Intoxicated.
5-24-23: Received a report of an intoxicated male walking around in a trailer park in the City of Phillips. An officer and Price County sheriff’s deputies located the male and observed the male was highly agitated and would not comply with law enforcement. The male individual backed away from officers and pulled a knife on the officers. Officers advised the male individual to drop the knife, and the male did so and then ran from law enforcement. Officers apprehended him and placed him under arrest.
5-25-23: Responded to a report of individuals on top of the Phillips High School. An officer responded and met with staff. Staff reported other acts of vandalism which had occurred at the school. The officer met with a group of students suspected of being involved. The students agreed to clean up the vandalism.
5-26-23: Responded to assist the Price County Sheriff's Office and Phillips Fire Department with a vehicle fire south of the City of Phillips. An officer responded and was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
5-2-23: An officer responded to storage units for the report of a fire. When an officer arrived on scene, he found the fire had been put out by the reporting party.
5-4-23: Two officers responded to a report of an assault that just occurred, and the suspect had left the scene. One male was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.
5-7-23: Received a complaint from a female stating she is being harassed by another person concerning an upcoming court case.
5-9-23: There was property damage where a vehicle struck a building.
5-10-23: A woman came to the police department to report a hit and run on her vehicle.
5-11-23: Officers responded to a motel to speak with a sex offender who violated his offender conditions out of Kentucky. Officers reported the information back to the Kentucky probation and parole agent.
5-13-23: Report of a heavily intoxicated male pounding on the reporting party's door. An officer assisted the person to his destination
5-15-23: A deer jumped through a window and became stuck inside an office in the paper mill. An officer used a catchpole to free the deer from the building and let it loose outside. See related story.
5-17-23: There was a report from a citizen of a bobcat in the area. The caller was concerned as the animal has been sighted several times, and there are numerous children and small dogs that live in the neighborhood.
5-18-23: A concerned citizen informed an officer of juveniles damaging play equipment at a church.
5-19-23: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. Upon making contact with the male suspect driver, an officer found the suspect to be a convicted felon and in possession of a concealed knife
5-21-23: A motorcycle versus car accident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store.
5-21-23: An officer assisted a Price County deputy who arrested one intoxicated male suspect who struck a fire hydrant with a vehicle.
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