Edward Carl Jacobsen passed away on April 16, 2023, at age 90. Ed was born on Sept. 4, 1932, at home in Hancock. He grew up in Wisconsin Rapids and graduated from Lincoln High school in 1950. He attained a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, where he later was inducted into the athletic hall of fame for his track record. He met his future wife of 67 years, Mary Louise Lund, at college. She shared his love of adventure. He was drafted into the army and after returning in 1956 he attained a Master¡¯s Degree in Math Education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He taught math at Robert College in Istanbul, where his daughters, Ann Louise and Lisa were born, for six years. He returned to the States for his PHD in Math Education at the University of Kansas, Lawrence where his third daughter, Greta, was born. He and his family moved to Kenya and Swaziland where he worked of UNESCO teaching math education. In 1976 he moved with his family to UNESCO headquarters in Paris where he was responsible for math education. Ed enjoyed camping with his family in Africa and Europe. He hiked up Mt. Kenya and Mt. Fuji, and skied in the Alps. He rode horses and a motorcycle in Africa, and went kayaking on the Seine in Paris and canoeing with his family down the Wisconsin river. Following his retirement, Ed and family moved to a dome home in the woods near Siren.He continued to work with mathematics education committees in several South American countries. For his work in South America he was awarded the prestigious Luis Santa medal. Ed enjoyed ham radio, wood turning, woodwork, birding, and gardening. In 2011 he was elected town chairman of LaFollette. This became a much bigger job than he¡¯d anticipated, as the Siren tornado occurred during his term. He used his radio to help organize relief efforts. Ed is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Lund Jacobsen, daughter Lisa Jacobsen Rockwood, her husband, Jeff, daughter, Greta Jacobsen Strobel, five grandsons, Steve Rockwood (Priscilla), Sean Murry, Nick Murry, Jesse Strobel (Katie), Jake Strobel, and many friends. A memorial service will be held at Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m.
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Re: May 2023 BWRA Net Schedule
Nick, Great idea for simplix.
I just read in the Spooner newspaper that Ed Jacobson past away on April 16th.
Tom Keske? KB0ZRB
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12:58:01 PM CDT, nicholasmueller via <nicholasmueller= [email protected]> wrote:
Thanks everyone.?
May 3rd? ? WB0PTO -->?Net on Siren Repeater May 10th? ?KD9RNI --> Net on Lampson/Barronett Repeaters May 17th? ?WB0PTO --> Net on the BWRA Simplex freq of 146.55 mhz May 24th? ?KC9YZN --> Net on Lampson/Barronett Repeaters May 31st? ?KD9BSO --> Net on Siren Repeater
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Re: May 2023 BWRA Net Schedule
I just read in the Spooner newspaper that Ed Jacobson past away on April 16th.
Tom Keske? KB0ZRB
On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12:58:01 PM CDT, nicholasmueller via groups.io <nicholasmueller@...> wrote:
Thanks everyone.?
May 3rd? ? WB0PTO -->?Net on Siren Repeater May 10th? ?KD9RNI --> Net on Lampson/Barronett Repeaters May 17th? ?WB0PTO --> Net on the BWRA Simplex freq of 146.55 mhz May 24th? ?KC9YZN --> Net on Lampson/Barronett Repeaters May 31st? ?KD9BSO --> Net on Siren Repeater
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May 2023 BWRA Net Schedule
Thanks everyone.?
May 3rd? ? WB0PTO -->?Net on Siren Repeater May 10th? ?KD9RNI --> Net on Lampson/Barronett Repeaters May 17th? ?WB0PTO --> Net on the BWRA Simplex freq of 146.55 mhz May 24th? ?KC9YZN --> Net on Lampson/Barronett Repeaters May 31st? ?KD9BSO --> Net on Siren Repeater
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Event: NWS Skywarn Training - Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Reminder: NWS Skywarn Training
When:
Thursday, April 27, 2023
6:30pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Siren Fire Dept 23788 WI-35 Siren, Wisconsin
Organizer: NWS-Duluth
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Description:
2023 NWS Skywarn Training Class at the Siren Fire Dept starting at 6:30pm.?
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Event: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net - Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net
When:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
8:00pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
BWRA Linked Repeater Network
View Event
Description:
Net Control is Tom KB0ZRB. Net starts at 8pm local time.
The UHF link between Barronett and Siren is offline. If you do not hear the Net on Siren, move to Barronett or Lampson.
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Wisconsin¡¯s 2023 statewide tornado drill is being postponed
For immediate release
Contact: Andrew Beckett ¨C?andrew.beckett@...?¨C (608) 242-3211 MADISON, Wis. ¨C With the potential for severe weather conditions in southern and central Wisconsin on Thursday, Wisconsin¡¯s 2023 statewide tornado drill is being postponed until Friday, April 21. After consulting with partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) said the decision was made to prevent any confusion that may occur if NWS offices need to issue warnings for real severe weather threats on Thursday. Friday¡¯s schedule for the drill will remain the same, with the NWS conducting NOAA Weather Radio tests at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Those tests can only be heard if you are actively listening to those devices or have one programmed to activate during a test alert. The decision only affects the official observation of the statewide tornado drill and the planned NOAA Weather Radio tests. Schools and businesses that had planned to participate in the drill on Thursday are welcome to keep those plans in place. Check with local emergency management offices for information on if they will carry on with or delay scheduled outdoor warning siren tests. While the severe weather threat is expected to pass after Thursday, WEM and its partners will continue to monitor conditions and evaluate Friday¡¯s plans. If the threat of tornadoes or severe thunderstorms persists into Friday, the statewide drills would be cancelled for this year. An announcement on whether the statewide drills will proceed as scheduled on Friday will be posted at??by 10 a.m. on Friday.
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Event: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net - Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net
When:
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
8:00pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
BWRA Linked Repeater Network
View Event
Description:
Net Control is Mark KC9YZN. Net starts at 8pm local time.
The UHF link between Barronett and Siren is offline. If you do not hear the Net on Siren, move to Barronett or Lampson.
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Washburn County Skywarn Training
Wednesday April 19th 6-8pm Spooner Fire Admin Building
See attachment below.
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Event: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net - Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net
When:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
8:00pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
BWRA Linked Repeater Network
View Event
Description:
Net Control is Dan KD9BSO. Net starts at 8pm local time.
The UHF link between Barronett and Siren is offline. If you do not hear the Net on Siren, move to Barronett or Lampson.
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Event: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net - Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net
When:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
8:00pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Siren Repeater 146.625mz
View Event
Description:
Net Control is Nick WB0PTO. Net starts at 8pm local time.
BWRA NET is on the Siren Repeater tonight.
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Re: BWRA Breakfast Cancelled
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On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 6:35 AM nicholasmueller via <nicholasmueller= [email protected]> wrote: Due to the rain/snow last night which has made road conditions slippery, the breakfast/meeting in Siren is cancelled and will be rescheduled for Saturday June 3rd at Gary's Rude Cafe in Siren at 9am.
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Due to the rain/snow last night which has made road conditions slippery, the breakfast/meeting in Siren is cancelled and will be rescheduled for Saturday June 3rd at Gary's Rude Cafe in Siren at 9am.
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Event: BWRA Monthly Breakfast/Meeting at Gary's Rude Cafe - Saturday, April 1, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Monthly Breakfast/Meeting at Gary's Rude Cafe
When:
Saturday, April 1, 2023
9:00am to 10:00am
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Gary's Rude Cafe main street Siren
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Description:
Breakfast/meeting at Gary's Rude Cafe on Main Street in Siren at 9am.
Check your email before driving to breakfast. If weather causes icy roads, the breakfast may get cancelled!
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NWS Skywarn class Siren April 27 6:30pm Siren Fire Dept
Thu, April 27, 6:30pm ¨C 8:30pm WhereSiren Fire Department, 23788 WI-35, Siren, WI?
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Event: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net - Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net
When:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
8:00pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
BWRA Linked Repeater Network
View Event
Description:
Net Control is Mark KC9YZN. Net starts at 8pm local time.
The UHF link between Barronett and Siren is offline. If you do not hear the Net on Siren, move to Barronett or Lampson.
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BWRA April Net Control Operators
April 5th? ? WB0PTO -->?Net on Siren Repeater April 12th? ?KD9BSO --> Net on Barronett/Lampson April 19th? ?KC9YZN --> Net on Barronett/Lampson April 26th? ? KB0ZRB --> Net on Barronett/Lampson
?Until the UHF link between Barronett and Siren is resolved, We will try to have a Net on Siren once per Month.
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Event: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net - Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net
When:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
8:00pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
BWRA Linked Repeater Network
View Event
Description:
Net Control is Tom KB0ZRB. Net starts at 8pm local time.
The UHF link between Barronett and Siren is offline. If you do not hear the Net on Siren, move to Barronett or Lampson.
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Event: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Reminder: BWRA Wednesday Night 8pm Net
When:
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
8:00pm to 8:30pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
BWRA Linked Repeater Network
View Event
Description:
Net Control is Dan KD9BSO. Net starts at 8pm local time.
The UHF link between Barronett and Siren is offline. If you do not hear the Net on Siren, move to Barronett or Lampson.
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Winter Storm Watch for Burnett and Washburn Counties
Winter Storm Watch issued March 15 at 5:08AM CDT until March 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches possible, except 12 to 18 inches in northeast Douglas
County and all of Bayfield County. Winds could gust as high as
40 mph.
* WHERE...Douglas, Bayfield, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer
Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band
and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could also create blowing snow
and possibly white-out conditions particularly near the Lake
Superior shoreline.
InstructionsMonitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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Edward Hosbach