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With plans at standstill, old hospital raises concerns BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Redevelopment plans for Osceola’s old hospital seem to have reached an impasse, even as public anxiety mounts over the safety of youth sneaking into the abandoned building. A group of concerned citizens, after learning that minors have been frequenting the old hospital, is working to increase surveillance at the site as they seek a longer-term solution. Roughly 40 people attended a meeting last week planned by Gwen Wright to talk about what’s going on inside the building and what to do about it. Wright, owner of downtown shop The Looking Glass, said her concerns about the building are more as a mother than a business owner. “I knew of [kids sneaking in],” she said, “but not to the extent of what’s going on there. And the building has

gotten worse.” Aside from worries that youth could hurt themselves on broken glass or other hazards in the building, which has been empty for a decade, Wright and others are concerned about mold and asbestos. Osceola Police Chief Ron Pedrys confirmed there is evidence of youth going into the building. “We’re trying to keep it secure the best we can,” Pedrys said. “Kids are finding ways in periodically.” Windows have been broken at the site and, since last fall, graffiti has been spray painted on the building. Some of it serves to indicate where others have gained entry. However, according to Pedrys, tales that someone has been staying in the abandoned building and that hypodermic needles are used for drug use at the SEE PLANS, PAGE 16

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Since last fall, graffiti has been spray painted on the old hospital building. Some of it serves to indicate locked entrances, or where others have gained entry.

OES principal retires after 23 years BY MARA MARTINSON REPORTER

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Choir sings at Brewers game

On June 23, Osceola’s High School Chamber Choir sang the National Anthem for the Milwaukee Brewers. The group paused for a photo right before their performance in Miller Park. Back row: Colin Clabo, Ryan Rogers, Chris Foss, Daniel Scottum, Steven Smith, Matt Koprek, Devon Sundt, Sean Rogers, and Josh Elmer. Front: Angelique Tretsven, Emily Robinson, Izzy Osterbauer, Rachel Tourville, Mikayla Peper, Kayla Hoffman, Katie Fouks, Sydney Dobrzynski, Kayla Rondeau, and Julia Sandberg.

DigniCare project now Good Life Senior Living BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Plans for a senior living facility that have been in the works since 2015 appear to be moving forward again. The Osceola Village Board approved the sale of 16 acres for the facility in August 2015, effectively a land trade for the former trailer court. And in May 2016 the board approved a site plan for the senior housing project, then planned as a DigniCare site. But all has been quiet in “Osceola Heights,” the intended site, south of Ridge Road. SEE SENIOR LIVING, PAGE 15

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Little did Peggy Weber know when accepting her position at the Osceola Elementary School that she would be waving goodbye 23 years later with a successful career and cherished memories under her belt. Weber exclaims that these years have “flown by in a blink,” and is delighted with her time spent at OES and the lives she has enriched. Superintendent Mark Luebker, who worked with Peggy Weber Weber for the past seven years, spoke to Weber’s contributions to the district. “Her ability to build relationships and lead boldly helped build the foundation of our youngest learners. She understood the balance of taking each individual where they currently are and helping them move forward with their goals both socially and academically.” It is this talent and dedication that shows with the smiles, hugs, and happy faces Weber receives just walking into classrooms. She relished her job and said she’ll miss the steady hum of activity in the building after the start of day, learning from teachers and students, the buildup of energy and excitement during school morning meetings, and of course, “the giggles of kids as I play one of my numerous ‘tricks’ on them at breakfast, in the hallways, or at dismissal on the sidewalk.” Luebker noted that Weber is not only dedicated to students but also able “to see the ‘big picture,’ which is critical in short-term and long-term planning and decision making.” Weber retired June 30, following the last day of summer school. She will soon venture to a rented home in Ireland. She has planned a long vacation, with friends and family visiting when they can. Ireland has been

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Police Review Committee hears Dresser chief case BY BRITTANY SHERMACH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Stacey Johnson, seated, and Sue Everson of Unlimited Styling. After 29 years, the salon closed at the end of June.

Unlimited Styling says goodbye BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

It was 1990 when Sue Everson bought a building on Cascade Street and transformed it into a salon. “I bought the business from Sherri Anderson in 1989 when it was up by the old hospital,” she recalled. “We bought this building in 1990 and moved the shop downtown.” Aside from running the business for nearly three decades, Everson has served on the local chamber and its board. She ran the fall craft fair at Mill Pond Park for 20 years, and has served on village committees. “You name it, I’ve helped out,” she laughed. “I’ve seen a lot of things come and go, a lot of changes downtown, and a lot of hairstyles coming back.” Stacey Johnson, a longtime employee, will continue to serve Unlimited clients at Total Image, another Osceola salon. “She’s been a great boss,” Johnson said of EverSEE STYLING, PAGE 9

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No decision was made immediately following a June 27 public hearing on whether to discipline Dresser Police Chief Ryan Haass. The village’s Citizen Police Review Committee, as well as members of the public, met at the Dresser Village Hall to hear and review the citizen complaint filed against Haass, who allegedly drove his vehicle into a ditch after drinking heavily at an Osceola bar. Haass was in attendance, as were the Dresser residents who filed the complaint against him. The committee collected several documents regarding the case from the complainants, including the two citations received by Haass, excerpts from the police code of ethics, and a variety of news stories relating to the mishap—one being an article previously published by The Sun. Haass brought forth no documentation in his defense. The plaintiffs gave the opening statement, “We wish that our chief would get professional help and join a support group once a week.” Chief Haass provided no opening statement. Once the plaintiffs were sworn in, they expanded on their reaction to the chief’s actions, stating that as an officer, Haass should uphold the laws like citizens are expected to and that he violated the Law Enforcement Oath he signed when his police training was complete. The aforementioned oath was

read in its entirety: “On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the Constitution, my community, and the agency I serve.” Points from the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics were also highlighted, such as the point to keep private life outside of the job unsullied to stand as an example for others. The plaintiffs also brought forward the two citations received by Haass—Citation AB877962-1, failure to control a vehicle, and Citation AB877959-5, failure to notify police of the occurrence of an accident. Another document revealed that a tow truck driver called police prior to towing Haass’ car from the ditch to report the accident. Haass’ previous statement giving his word to leave poor decisions in the past was repeated at the hearing. Committee member Mickey Nelson asked the plaintiffs to clarify their exact complaints, and stated that after watching the surveillance footage provided he could not discern whether Haass was intoxicated prior to the accident. The plaintiffs cited the tickets accrued by Haass as well as his failure to uphold his code of conduct as their exact complaint, stating that the tickets served as proof enough that Haass violated public trust. Haass had no questions for the complainants. When Haass took the floor, he

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reiterated that he was involved in the accident and paid the citations he received. The plaintiffs had no questions for him, but did state that, “[After the previous meeting] I went into his office afterwards I congratulated him for taking the step and I told him that if he needed help I’d help him. I’m not against [Haass], I think he’s doing his job and needs to follow the rules as a public person. His actions reflect on Dresser. He needs help.” Nelson asked Haass if he was involved with a support group. Haass said he was. In closing Haass stated, “The events of that day have changed me greatly. It’s something I think about on a daily basis. It’s made me a better person in the long run. The coping mechanisms I used then were not right. To address the elephant in the room I no longer drink.” He also expressed his intention to abstain from alcohol going forward. The committee may still meet in closed session to consider the testaments given and weigh the elements presented to them. If the decision is made to impose consequence it must be filed within three days of the end of the meeting.

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RiverBucks program OHS Tech Department has been chosen as the July recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

FRIDAYS Farmers Market The Farmers Market is open every Friday at Mill Pond Park in Osceola from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

JULY 6 Bloodmobile The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at MarketPlace Foods in St. Croix Falls from noon until 6 p.m.

JULY 10 Doc Walk Join Tim Johnson, DVR, at 5:30 p.m. behind the BP station in Osceola to walk the Falls Bluff Loop. Leashed dogs are welcome but not necessary. Level: Uplifting.

JULY 11 Hike on Ice Age Trail The Indianhead chapter of the Ice Age Trail will lead a seven-mile hike along scenic McKenzie Creek. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the trail’s parking lot at the south end of 60th Street off County I near Clam Falls. They will then shuttle to County Road O to begin the hike, ending the hike at the lot. Hikers should bring water, lunch and bug repellent. FFI: Wanda Brown, (651) 260-5890.

Osceola Senior Citizens The Osceola Senior Citizen’s Club will meet at noon for their annual picnic at the Oakey Park picnic shelter in Osceola. Hamburgers, brats, buns, and coffee will be provided. Bring a potluck dish to share. FFI: (715) 294-4566.

JULY 13 Bruce the Bug Guy Bruce the Bug Guy will be at the Osceola Intermediate School at 1 p.m. Learn about, meet and hold real

Movie will be shown at Mill Pond Park in Osceola at dusk.

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JULY 16 St. Croix & Namekagon with Craig Blacklock Noted nature photographer, Craig Blacklock, introduces his new book, “St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers — The Enduring Gift,” created in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Limited seating. Reserve your free seat at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3448805. Program, 7 p.m. at Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street). Doors open at 6:30 pm.

JULY 17 Voter Registration Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk,will explain how ordinary citizens can help register voters for the upcoming elections. The free program is co-sponsored by League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley and Luck Community Ed. Luck HS band room, 6:30-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. FFI: 715463-5398.

JULY 18 Pie and Ice Cream Social The Osceola United Methodist Church will be having their annual pie and ice cream social rom 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Includes BBQ, chips, pickle, pie and ice cream and beverages. Music by Terry Rader.

JULY 19 Big Fun Playdate Big Fun Playdate at the Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Dress for mess.

Computer Science with Hello Ruby This program is designed to introduce elementary school students to academic concepts and practices of computer science at the Osceola Public Library, 1 p.m.

JULY 21 My Little Pony: The

A hobby horse obstacle course and activities are planned prior to Movies Under the Stars, 8 p.m.

JULY 27 Totally Turtles Learn about and meet real turtles from a turtle explert from Snake Discovery, 1 p.m., at the Osceola Intermediate School.

ONGOING Thursdays Youth Center Open The St. Croix Valley Youth Center is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the basement of the old Alliance Church in St. Croix Falls.

Monday • The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall. • The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. FFI: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org. • Second and fourth Monday, Big Fun Playdates with the Imagination Playground, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. to noon. • Read & Review Book Group meets the last Monday of the month at Dresser Library, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • The Voices of the Valley meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. FFI: (715) 494-0385.

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• St. Croix Valley MOPS Moms group meets the first and third Tuesday at New Life Christian Community in Dresser. Morning and evening meetings. FFI: stcroixvalleymops@gmail. com.

Wednesday • Saint Croix Falls Rotary Club meets at the Riverbend Room of the Saint Croix Valley Medical Center, noon. FFI: Warren

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QUESTION: How do different pain medications work? ANSWER: One quarter of all chronic pain occurs in the face and oral cavity. Narcotics, such as Demerol and Percodan, work by blocking the transfer of the nerve impulse from the spinal cord to the brain. While effective, these medications can have side effects ranging from drowsiness to upset stomach. Other medications, such as aspirin, block the pain by preventing the release of chemicals that cause the swelling, inﬂammation and discomfort in the ﬁrst place.

Anti-inﬂammitory drugs, like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil or Nuprin), are also effective in preventing pain. Researchers found that patients who took Motrin before surgery had less post-surgical pain than those who took Tylenol and Tylenol with codeine. Using a combination of Motrin along with long-lasting local anesthetic signiﬁcantly reduced pain after dental surgery even more.

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White 715-483-3010 or website at http://scfrotary.org/ • Book club for adults at Osceola Public Library the fourth Wednesday of the month. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, (715) 294-2310. • Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Enroll any time. FFI: Call 800-243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/ adult/basicedprogram. htm. • Open Mic Night at PY’s Bar & Grill in Osceola, every third Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your instrument and participate in an open jam or feature your own music. Call (715) 294-3314 for more details. • Friends of Osceola Library meets the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. FFI: 715-294-2657.

Thursday • Tot-Time at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, first and third Thursdays at 10 a.m. For infants and preschool children and their parents/grandparents. An hour filled with craft, Bible story, snack and play time. Register at (715) 755-2515.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY • Osceola TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weigh-in, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: 715-755-3123. • Lego Lab, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dresser Library.

THURSDAY • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center. To register, (715) 684-4440. • Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. FFI: (715) 7553639. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser. • Family Game Night at Dresser Library, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. FFI: (715) 557-1431.

Saturday • Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in downtown Osceola at 7 a.m. Saturdays. Anyone interested in running for fitness and fun is welcome. The “Lap around Osceola” is a “no drop” jog of about 3 miles. FFI: go to www.runosceola.org, text or call Paul Smith at (715) 410-6047.

Sunday • Times in Which We Live meets the first and third Sunday of each month at the Dresser Library at 6:30 p.m. DVDs are shown about current events. FFI: 715-755-3473. or email Steve at: cen53926@centurytel. net. • An open song circle meets at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the second Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome to join and sing. FFI: 715-501-4487. or liabeing@gmail.com.

FRIDAY • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 7 p.m. Topic meeting.

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meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weigh-in, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. FFI: Kim, 715-4170683.

MONDAY • The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. FFI: 715-483-9202. • Divorce Care Support Group, Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 7 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. • Preschool storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:30 a.m. • Little’s Storytime at Dresser Library, 10:30 a.m.

TUESDAY • AA for women at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 7 p.m. • Seniors on the Go, 12:30-4 p.m. at Osceola United Methodist Church. • Storytime, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. FFI: 715-294-2310.

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He goes down swinging

he little league baseball season is winding down, following a frenzy of games during the month of June. Hats off to the volunteer coaches, parents and players, all who put in a great deal of time and effort during this season. Baseball is one of the games that requires a great deal of practice to become really good, as is the case with nearly anything in life. Like any team sport, it teaches the value of individual achievement, as well as the necessity for teamwork. These are timeless Publisher lessons that will help our children throughout their lives. Tom Stangl One of the harder lessons to learn is how to win and lose graciously. Sportsmanship is a character trait that is, in my opinion, undervalued in our society, even though every effort is made throughout childhood to instill the value. I have nothing but admiration for the athletes who go out and compete. I had a very short lived baseball career in Little League. Never quite got the hand-eye coordination down when it came to batting, and fielding — well, let’s just say it wasn’t my strong suit, either. After getting assigned to my team — I was a Cub — it was time to begin practice. Batting practice, fielding practice, sliding practice, you name an aspect of the game, we practiced it. Due to the sheer number of children involved, there was little opportunity to spend additional time with the ones who excelled or the ones who needed help. It was a production line, and it kept moving. When it came time to assign positions, I was named shortstop. This is an important position, one that requires a good field of vision, awareness of the runners and the ball and the various scenarios and the best responses to them. I was doomed. Thankfully, the coach saw that if his team had hopes of winning, he would need a different shortstop and I was moved to the outfield. I began in left field, and was soon moved to right field, DEEP right field, the place where Babe Ruth might hit the ball, providing he was alive and happened to stop by and pinch hit. Thankfully, the Babe was dead and I didn’t have to worry about fielding anything, unless the unthinkable happened and a ball would get by two other players, which it didn’t. Deep right field is a peaceful place. Not much happens, and the mind of a young boy does tend to wander. It’s difficult to stay involved in the game when, if the wind is in the right direction, you can’t even hear what’s going on. I did remember to come in to the dugout when the other team came out to field. Batting, as may have guessed by now, wasn’t my strong suit. I would swing on pitches that I shouldn’t, pass on ones that I should. This is not a recipe for success at bat. I may have gotten on base on balls by accident once or twice. Despite my less than sterling contributions, the team went undefeated. Sometimes, the remainder of the team can pick up the slack and carry a clueless member. The Cubs that season were such a team. There’s a special place in heaven for Little League coaches. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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Finally, some good news about small papers

little good news floated into my email box last week. “Still kicking,” reads The Economist headline. “Small-town American newspapers are surprisingly resilient. Reports of their death have been greatly exaggerated.” Cue sounds of jubilation. Reading on, turns out most of the papers that have folded since 2004 are in counties with more than 100,000 people. Now that’s sad news, obviously, for many. But it does seem to offer a backhanded sort of security for papers like ours. The Economist piece cites two reaEditor sons for the resilience of small-town Suzanne Lindgren newspapers: support from readers and from advertisers. (In other d “viewers “ i words, like you.” That’s it.) “Small communities rally round their newspapers in ways that bigger ones do not,” the report reads, “with rates of loyalty twice that of readers of national or regional papers, according to research by Penelope Muse Abernathy of UNC.” In one case, readers saved a small paper in New York state by supporting subscriptions with at an increased rate or as much as they felt they wanted to contribute. As for the second item, advertising, community papers still excel at connecting local businesses to customers. “Businesses in small communities know that every reader of a local paper is a potential customer,” the report reads. And they advertise accordingly.”

In this sense, the paper is a critical conduit between independent businesses and those who can use their services. As a bonus, customers who spend locally have a positive impact on the larger community. Studies show that for every $100 we spend locally, $68 stays in the community. If the same $100 is spent at a national chain, just $43 recirculates locally. As we look to lift our local economies, create jobs and draw visitors to our distinctive communities, patronizing local businesses is a good place to start — and the paper is a great place to find them. Community papers are also trying new methods of advertising including digital ads, events and sponsored content. And some are seeing growth from these efforts. The industry may be adjusting to the changing technological and economic landscape. Still, The Economist article acknowledges, “the survival of small-town newspapers in America is far from guaranteed. The towns they serve are growing older and thinning out as working-age Americans migrate from small towns to cities, often never to return. Mandatory advertising by local government, a significant source of revenue, is increasingly under attack as state legislatures try to save money. Tariffs on imported Canadian newsprint have raised costs.” Ironically, though, the small-town paper may be in a stronger position than its metropolitan brethren. It’s good news with a few qualifications. But I’ll take it. (Thanks, Tom Warth, for sending this article my way!) I welcome your response to this editorial column: editor@osceolasun.com.

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Strike two! Pandemonium reigns in Valley grudge match

t has been 18 years since the unforgettable match between the Valley King Pins and the Pleasant Hill Strike Force and for the life of me I still can’t figure out how they fit 237 fans, plus several infants, into that four-lane bowling alley. I was one of the lucky ones. Mary Ann Tinkersley and I were on our Columnist third “official” date that night, and like many Kevin Slimp others, we were rife with anticipation. My plan had been to buy two chili dogs, chips and sodas before the first game, but the line at the concession stand made that an impossibility. Chester Fleenor, Valley Lanes owner, had anticipated a big crowd, but he never dreamed nearly 200 good folks of the Valley would show up, in addition to more than 30 fans who came to cheer on the Strike Force. He and his daughter, Kari Lynn, manned the stand alone, leaving Chester’s son, Phil, to oversee the equipment. This was no night to have a problem with the pins or scoreboards. Too much was at stake. There were three primary reasons for the huge turnout. First, everyone in the Valley had heard the story of Elbert Lee Jones taking on the entire foursome of Strike Force behemoths in an act of sheer bravery and loyalty to his home town. Even though it had been 20 years, the wounds were still fresh. Second, Raymond Cooper’s return to anchor the bowling team brought out many of his loyal fans, eager to see their champion single-handedly run the evildoers from Pleasant Hill straight back

from where they came. To the Valley faithful, the Strike Force team was anything but pleasant. Third, there were those who thought A.J. Fryerson might show up. He was normally the anchor of the King Pins and if he was alive, he would surely make his way to Valley Lanes to lead his team to victory. As the giant clock directly above the dividing line between lanes 2 and 3 struck 7 o’clock, it was clear to everyone A.J. wouldn’t be defending the honor of our town. There was an almost deafening roar as the Lennox Valley squad was introduced. Earl Goodman was the first to wave to the crowd as his name was called and he would be the first to roll for the King Pins. Next was Perry Pratt, owner of Valley General Store. In years past, Marvin Walsh would have been the third bowler introduced, but after his 65th birthday he turned the duties over to Billy Joe Drury. Billy Joe kept to himself mostly and was a bit gruff for someone who grew up in the Valley, but he was a good bowler and the fans cheered as he painstakingly raised his hand just above his waist. The loudest cheers of the night were reserved for Raymond Cooper, wearing his orange-striped yellow shirt, which happened to be the school colors of the defunct Lennox Valley High School, along with an “aw shucks” smile while soaking in the adulation. The crowd grew silent as Earl Goodman rolled the first ball, a “flat ten.” In bowling lingo, that is a ball which knocks down all but the ten pin, leaving the six pin lying in the gutter. It felt as if the entire Valley cheering squad breathed a sigh of relief. The first bowler for Pleasant Hill rolled a “flush,” meaning all

ten pins landed in the pit. Any experienced bowler knows a flush strike is technically perfect. The Strike Force loyals cheered in anticipation of a sweeping victory. What happened next is second-hand information. The line to the concession stand had finally shortened to three deep and I made my way to buy those chili dogs and sodas. Just as I was handing $3 to Mr. Fleenor, I heard a deafening roar. I turned to look, but everyone in the crowd was standing and yelling, keeping me from seeing what was happening. The commotion continued for what seemed like several minutes, but probably lasted no more than 15 or 20 seconds. By the time I made my way close enough to see what was transpiring, Billy Joe was lying flat on the ground and emotions ranged from concern for Billy’s safety, to jubilation among the Pleasant Hill crowd who sensed a forfeit, to bewilderment among the remaining King Pins. Harsh words were being exchanged between the two teams but the roar of the crowd drowned them out. Finally, the Strike Force gathered their equipment and walked out to a chorus of boos from Lennox supporters. Raymond made his way to the concession stand, taking Mr. Fleenor’s microphone in his hand. “Be sure,” Raymond said, “to pick up a copy of the Lennox Valley Patriot this Tuesday for a full report of what just transpired. Iris Long, still in her seat just behind lane 4, dropped her reporter’s pad, briefly stunned. “Tuesday,” she whispered to herself, “One day before Hometown News.” Learn more about the good folks at lennoxvalley.com.

TO THE EDITOR Any possibility “Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope has to be maintained,” entreated Seamus Heaney. Those that have watched a loved one slowly slip away from an incurable condition can connect to that. In a recent Sun letter, Dr. Potek takes Senator Johnson to task for sponsoring legislation that will permit terminally ill persons, who have no alternative, to use an experimental cure not yet approved

by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But Dr. Potek does not mention the Law’s stipulation that doctors determine these patients are terminally ill and that there is no other treatment. This is the Right to Try Act https://www.congress. gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/204/text. The FDA takes five to fifteen years of examination to approve a new drug. Within this SEE LETTER, PAGE 6

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leaving the leaves) and don’t forget to deadhead flowers in those lovely containers. Finish planting any summer bulbs such as gladioli and dahlias. If you have mums it is good to pinch back to encourage branching. This is the time to dig and divide any daffodils that aren’t blooming. Remember to keep everything watered, especially during periods with little rain and high temperatures. One thing to consider is to install a rain barrel to collect any excess rainwater we receive. A rain barrel will serve you well for watering when the rains don’t come. There are commercial rain barrels available, but if that doesn’t fit your budget you can create your own. Some of the local creameries or a water softener business will often have excess large containers or barrels that you can get relatively inexpensively. I have put these under my downspouts and simply use my watering can to dip out water as needed. Now that you’ve completed those pesky garden chores, sit back and enjoy your hard work and reflect on how great life is in a garden. Until the next time, keep playing in the dirt. It keeps you young and happy. Julie Kuehl is a Polk County Master Gardener. She invites questions, comments and suggestions at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com.

POLK COUNTY EDC Housing demand outpacing supply

ver the past several months, a lot of people have asked me about available housing in Polk County. Some of these people are first-time buyers while others are seeking to downsize to a smaller home or even ‘senior housing’ with less maintenance and responsibilities. There are also those who wish to rent an apartment. It seems that many people are looking for places Columnist to live, but with limited success. Vince Netherland The fact of the is that the Executive Director matter demand for housing is exceeding the supply in Polk County. One might think that if the demand for homes and apartments is great enough, then builders and developers will quickly begin construction to meet that demand. But the answer is not that simple. New construction is becoming more expensive due to, among other things, rising material costs along with increased government regulations. In addition, many observers feel mortgages have been more difficult to acquire since

the housing bubble burst nearly a decade ago. Speculation is almost a thing of the past when it comes to housing construction because of the risk and uncertainty around potential buyers being able to pay for new construction. Many of the larger businesses and manufacturers in Polk County have also expressed the need for more housing. The reason is that as their business grows they will need more workers. And if more workers come to our area for jobs, they will need a place to live. If there is no affordable housing, then they may choose to seek employment elsewhere. While the local economy in Polk County is strong, this strength will be limited unless new housing units and related infrastructure are developed. For this reason, leaders from businesses, real estate, county and local government, banking and school districts have been participating with the Polk County Economic Development Corporation in a series of meetings to discuss the challenges and opportunities to increase all types of housing in the area. There may not be a ‘silver bullet’ solution, but ideas are being generated along with a growing awareness of the diverse and unique needs of each community. This is a good start that is already generating early signs of progress.

The fact of the matter is that all of these participants can play a role in generating momentum for housing in Polk County. Bankers and realtors have insights into mortgage options and tools to fit the needs of the buyer. Our local governments can review and possibly streamline some regulations to assist builders and homebuyers, and some businesses can consider benefits that may assist their employees in securing a place to live. One key is for home seekers to do their homework and communicate. Talk to your banker, your realtor, your local government, and your employer. Find out what resources are available and learn about options that can assist you in finding the type of home you desire — new or existing. Polk County’s future can be great and making sure our housing inventory matches the needs of our citizens is necessary… and doable. Vince Netherland is the executive director of the Polk County Economic Development Corporation, a public-private organization created to encourage and promote economic development and capital investment, create and retain quality jobs, enhance the tax base and facilitate positive sustainable growth throughout Polk County. You can reach him at director@polkcountyedc.com.

LETTER: Right to Try offers hope after all other options have failed FROM PAGE 5

act are provisions for keeping the FDA in the oversight process. Dr. Potek’s letter used terms like “big pharma,” “sleazy profiteering,” and “hogs at the trough” in describing promoters of this legislation. Sure, snookering those hurting

is always possible. Companies do have a profit motive. However, can you imagine anyone going into medicinal research mainly for the money? In the last century, life expectancies in this country have increased over 25 years in large part by the advancement in pharmaceuticals.

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Will this law cause undo suffering and false hopes, as some claim? Let the patient decide that, not the government. https://www.cbsnews. com/news/right-to-trybill-trump-signing-willit-help-terminally-ill-patients-today-2018-05-30/. Senator Johnson said, “Put yourself in the po-

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Jerome Robert Miller Jerome Robert Miller of Osceola died June 24, 2018. He was 78. Jerry loved his family a and life. He enjoyed fixing a anything and everything ffor everyone. He was very k kind and loving and made llife entertaining for family, ffriends, or even a stranger. H He always tried to make llight of every circumstance. H He will be dearly missed by e everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death b by parents, William and M Marie; and siblings, Willliam (Pat), Rita (Bill), Fred, a and Greg. He is survived by his children: Lisa (Mark) Erickson, Kimberly Swenson, Joseph (Ryianna) Miller; grandchildren, Zach, Chrissy, Josh, Jordan, Luke, Lee, Lexi, George, Kiley, Nikki, Shea and Bear; Sisterin-laws; Bev and Betty; and many nieces and nephews; and many friends. A service of celebration was held June 30 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Osceola. Memorials can be sent to Christian Community Homes 2650 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020

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Cain and Bo Duybury of Milltown. June 16, 2018: A girl, Quinn Nicole Johnson, weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces, to Nicole and Nicholas Johnson, Cushing. June 17, 2018: A girl, Kathleen Jo Goepfert, weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces, to Chelsey Goepfert, Grantsburg. June 19, 2018: A boy, Jacob William Nadeau, weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces, to Alyssa Backlin and Travis Nadeau, Amery.

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What’s a disciple? It’s a word we almost never hear, and yet, we know that Jesus talks about it again and again. In fact, he calls all who believe in him to be his disciples so that the kingdom of God can grow. So, clearly discipleship is important for Christians, but what is it? The word disciple literally means learner, pupil, or apprentice. Mike Breen says a disciple is “A person who learns to be like Jesus and learns to do what Jesus could do.” In short, a disciple is someone who imitates Jesus. Well, that sounds simple enough, but where do you begin? Jesus is…Jesus! What would it even look like to imitate him? Up, In, Out If we look closely at Jesus’ life, one of the things we notice is that most of his time was focused on

three relationships. Up: First, Jesus focused on having a deep relationship with his Heavenly Father. He committed to spending large amounts of quality time with God in prayer. One example of this is found in Luke 6:12: “Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.” In the same way, if we are to be disciples of Jesus, we need to commit to growing in our UP relationship with God. In: Secondly, we also find that Jesus invested in building relationships with his disciples. He leaned IN to build a community who would become his spiritual family. In the same way, Jesus calls us to lean IN, and invest time with our spiritual family in the body of Christ, in the Church, with other Christians. And this is so important because it’s within our spiritual family that we are discipled, cared for in hard

times, supported, encouraged, challenged, and prayed for. Out: Finally, we also see that Jesus reached OUT and invested time in building relationships with those who were lost and broken in a dark and dying world. We see him doing things like eating with sinners, casting out demons, and healing the sick. As disciples then, we are also called to look outside the walls of our churches and build relationships with those who don’t yet know Jesus. In other words, Jesus had a three-dimensional life: Up, In, and Out. Therefore, to be his disciples, we must also learn to balance these three dimensions. So, think about your own life? Where are you out of balance? In what dimension do you need to grow so that you can serve God more effectively?

Wisconsin FFA Foundation celebrates 35 years at State Convention The Wisconsin FFA Foundation celebrated the achievements of the 2017-18 campaign and its 35-year history at the 89th Wisconsin FFA Convention in Madison this month. The organization also said goodbye to three retiring board members and welcomed three new industry leaders to its roster. On Tuesday evening, Foundation Board President Jon Anderson

announced that $503,548 was donated by hundreds of individual, industry and FFA-related donors since June 2017. These funds continue to support many programs, awards, agricultural education partnerships and other needs for members, teachers and Alumni around the state. A special reception was held on Tuesday evening to honor the

Foundation’s 35th Anniversary, with many longtime supporters in attendance, as well as past staff. The Wisconsin Association of FFA announced there are now 21,173 members enrolled in 251 chapters. Union Grove FFA was recognized on stage as a state’s newest chapter, led by Advisor Carrie Jacobs. “As we celebrate the Foundation’s 35th anni-

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EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m. ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m. ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn. SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. ———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Pastor Barbara Anne Keely 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 11 a.m. ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow Amy Germain, Day Care 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola info@gracechurchosceola.com 715-417-0752 Day Care: 715-294-4222 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 9:00 a.m. ———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523 FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. ———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn. 651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor SUNDAY: Worship 9:30 a.m. ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik SUNDAY: Liturgy 9:30 a.m. ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Kevin McLouth 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.fbcamery.org churchoffice@fbcamery.org 715-268-2223 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 a.m. ———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. ———————— NEW WINE COMMUNITY CHURCH 309 5th Street, Centuria Pastor Scott Petznick (715) 338-8912 Worship 10 a.m. ———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.osceolacommunitychurch.org

SUNDAY: W SUNDAY Worship hi 8 8:30 30 and d 10 10:15 15 a.m. ———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation. ———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m. ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Pastor Dwaine Sutherland Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net SUNDAY: Summer Worship, 9:00 a.m. ———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 SUNDAY: Worship 9:15 a.m. ———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street

St Croix C i Falls, F ll Wi i St. Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Jonah Fetzer SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— ST. ANNE PARISH 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Andy Anderson SATURDAY: Mass 5 p.m. SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org Pastor Ran Yoo Pastor Kooko Kim Sunday services 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org 715-483-1113 SUNDAY: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday 10 a.m. ———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees SUNDAY: Mass 9:15 a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Andy Anderson 715-294-2243 SATURDAY: Mass at 4 p.m. SUNDAY: Latin Mass, 8:30 a.m. Mass at 11a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street

T l F ll Minnesota Mi t Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m. Vigil SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 and 11 a.m. ———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 SUNDAY: Worship Services 9 a.m. ———————— TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com Pastor David Rosenow (920-645-7526) SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. • Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Class, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. ———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. ———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Rev. Rexford D. Brandt SUNDAY: Worship Services, 8 and 10:30 a.m. ———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn. SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m. ———————— ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) East Farmington Pastor William Brassow (715) 294-3489 THURSDAY: Worship, 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Worship, 8 and 10 a.m.

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Community Homestead Country Banquet

Community Homestead resident Scott Cummings (front right) hosts guests at the Country Banquet. A hundred guests enjoyed The Country Banquet at Community Homestead June 23. Sipping organic wine and local craft beers in the ﬂower garden, and sampling artisan cheeses and ﬁne charcuterie, a full meal sourced from Community Homestead’s organic meat and produce followed next to the pastures. With all preparation donated by the chefs and students from the Culinary Arts program at St Paul College, this annual fundraiser added $9,000 toward new housing for people with developmental challenges.

County ﬁelds proposal to close lime quarry BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Polk County could close its lime quarry at the end of the year if a recent proposal is approved by the county board. Brad Olson of Clam Falls, the county’s District 1 representative, says the quarry will soon become an economic drain on county taxpayers. “Sitting here I have to look at dollars and cents,” he said. “At some point in the next few years the county is going to be asked to invest three-quarters of a million dollars on equipment. […] Even with interest-free loans I’m concerned about how we’d pay it back.” Residents and county board supervisors pushed back against

the proposal at last Wednesday’s Environmental Services Committee meeting. “The lime quarry is in my area and I’ve been receiving a lot of calls from farmers since this memo went out,” said District 15 Supervisor Joe Demulling, of Star Prairie. “I know coming up we’ll need new machinery, which will be a good size cost. But if a farmer has a combine and it gets old, you replace it. They need this in the area. There’s no place else to go.” District 14 Supervisor John Bonneprise, Alden, echoed concerns that if the quarry were sold, farmers might not have ready access to agricultural lime. “If we were to sell this to another enterprise, I don’t believe there would ever be another ton of lime from that quarry,” he said. The

business is for riprap and class five. […] How better to serve people than by keeping the lime quarry open for the future of agriculture? […] Sure we have to make some investments, but it will be well worth the return.” Olson, a farmer, said he understood critics’ concerns. Still, he stood behind his proposal, saying it would be “best for the taxpayers.” Doug Route, another board supervisor on the Environmental Services Committee, requested the quarry’s sales records for the last five years. The committee will hold off on voting whether to recommend the proposal to the full board of supervisors until considering those records.

WITC is now offering a 10-week truck driving diploma that will prepare students to obtain their class A and B Commercial Driver’s License. Those interested in the truck driving program can apply anytime on the WITC website. The next class session starts July 30 at the WITC-Rice Lake campus with day or evening/Saturday sessions available. The demand for truck drivers in Northwest Wisconsin is consistently ranked high as an in-demand and high-paying occupation. According to labor market research by Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, truck driving is the number one occupation on the “Best Job Prospects in Northwest Wisconsin” chart. “Once you have earned your CDL, you will always find employment and will never be hungry,” said Dan Cooper, CDL truck driving instructor. The truck driving diploma covers the basics of truck driving from learning how to document hours of service, cargo handling and how to drive and shift an 18-wheeler. Advanced activities will include learning how to maneuver and back a big rig in challenging situations. “Our intention as instructors is to accelerate first-rate professional drivers, preparing them to begin their own journey into a career path in dire need of knowledgeable, eager and safe semi-drivers,” said Janine Running, CDL truck driving instructor. Through classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, students will experience realistic situations that are encountered in small town and urban driving settings. “Experiencing unfamiliar ground can be exciting, unnerving but mostly rewarding, knowing that at the end of the course you are equipped with the tools and ability to control an 18-wheeler,” said Running. “In addition, the propensity to drive a semi-truck is not to be denied to either male or female; one’s gender makes no difference. It is up to individuals whether or not they desire the CDL license enough to commit to this course to better themselves.” Upon completion of the program, graduates will have a variety of opportunities available. “Trucking companies are currently offering a variety of dispatching opportunities and sign-on bonuses to make trucking more attractive,” said Cooper. “If one wants the more traditional longhaul, life-on-the-road job, those are still available, but many other opportunities exist that all allow more home time.” According to Cooper, the starting pay for truck SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 13

Sailing away

’ve always been fascinated with sailing. Images of large white sails set to capture the wind powering large ships through rough seas quickly and silently with the wind at your back was something I always wanted to do. You see them occasionally on our lakes but more on the bigger bodies of water like the St Croix River below Hudson, Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River and at one of my favorite places, Lake Superior at Bayfield, the gateway to the Apostle Islands. There have been times when I just wanted a sail when I was tired from paddling a canoe or kayak. Long Wild River trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area when we’ve had a good wind Trails at our backs have been times when Jim Bennett thoughts and conversations with paddling partners brought on thoughts of sails to make life a bit easier,

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exciting and fun. We wondered if an umbrella would work. You would think somebody would have already thought of something. Someone had. I was able to find one that fit my needs and another that impressed me on a sea kayak. I watched videos of sea kayaks with single sails on a small pop up mast that moved the sleek sea kayaks along at rapid speeds off the rocky shores of New Zealand. The other style that I now have is called a wind paddle sail. The round designed sails look like an umbrella with a see through vinyl window across the middle of the sail. They seem to most commonly come in a 42 inch width that has several small ropes and loops that hold it to your craft with two you use to steer with. The main line attaches to the deck in the middle of the sail at the bottom with two more lines attached on the lower right and left sides of the wind sail at 5 o’clock SEE BENNETT, PAGE 11

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the Ice Age Center. Center Painted Rocks, July 6, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. A craft and hands-on activity for kids to discover the world of rocks. Dig into the fun at the Ice Age Center. Whose Scat is That? July 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop in at the Ice Age Center to learn about the different signs that animals leave behind. Buzz Bird, July 7, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. In a game that combines bird facts and fast fingers, Buzz Bird is a game fun for the whole family. Meet at the Ice Age Center. Scavenger Hunt, July 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop at the Ice Age Center to pick up your scavenger hunt list—find them all and you can pick up a small prize at the Front Desk.

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SCOREBOARD OSCEOLA O SCEOLA BRAVES BRAVES June 29: Spring Valley Hawks, 7:30 p.m. July 4: All Star Game in River Falls, 2 p.m. July 8: at Spring Valley Hawks, 1 p.m. July 9: at Menomonie Eagles, 7:30 p.m. July 11: at Hager City, 7:30 p.m. July 13: at New Richmond, 7:30 p.m. July 14: St. Paul Capitals, 7 p.m.

July 20: Minneapolis Angels, Angels 7:30 p.m. pm July 21: Plum City Blues, 5 p.m. July 22: Bay City Bombers, 1 p.m. July 25: at River Falls Fish, 7:30 p.m. July 28: at Elmwood Expos, 1 p.m. July 29: at Hudson. Aug. 4: Tournament at Oakey Park Aug. 10-12: Semiﬁnals Aug. 17-19: State

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Sewn Lovely at the Osceola Farmers Market Central Insurance merges with SF

BY CHRISTINE ELMQUIST CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Little owls for sale! Tiny octopus needing some love! Amy Davis is starting a new business, Sewn Lovely, at the Osceola Farmers Market. She is pulling upon a lifetime experience of sewing and a background in website design, to offer crocheted, knitted, and sewn items as well as alterations and custom orders. With four young helpers in tow, her children aged between 5 months and 7 years, she has a lively afternoon. And as a newcomer to the area, enjoys meeting new people. “When I find something my kids can do I let them do it.” In fact, Matthew age 7 was proud to sell a superman pillow cover he made for $10. “It’s good for them” she smiles. Originally from the Twin Cities, the Davis family was drawn here

Osceola’s Central Insurance is now SF Insurance Group, after three regional insurance agencies — Hudson Insurance Agency, Swenby’s Insurance Agency and Central Insurance Agency — merged with SF. The group now has locations in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. SF owner Sean Fitzgerald and John Gauper, president of the former Central Insurance Agency, believe the merger will lead to better service for customers, allowing them to work with more insurance carriers and serve customers in multiple locations. The group has offices in New Richmond, Hudson, Somerset, Osceola, St Croix Falls, Forest Lake, Stillwater, and Chisago City.

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Amy Davis with her four children: Elizabeth, 6 years; Jeremy, 5 months; Matthew, 7 years; and Evelyn, 4 years.

by friends, the beauty of the area, the accessibility of house prices, and Valley Christian School, which was a bonus. Davis’ husband still commutes and as the family settles into their

home on River Street she is happy to add a little income. Every week Sewn Lovely has new items and Davis lights up as she plans, “a cute little snow seal” for her table.

You can meet the Davis Family and their beautifully made items at the Osceola Farmer’s Market on Fridays 2 to 6 p.m. or at Scandia on Wednesdays.

Area writers to read their work Local writers Jane Yunker, Julie Smith, LaMoine MacLaughlin and Mark Hayes Peacock will read their work at 7:30 p.m. Sat-

urday, July 14, at The Northern Lakes Center For The Arts (113 Elm Street, Amery). The writers will be reading their poems, stories, and

articles published in Soundings, a bi-annual literary magazine published by the Center. While Smith’s writing will make its first

appearance in Soundings, the work of Yunker, MacLaughlin and Peacock have appeared in previous issues of the publication.

WEBER: Osceola Elementary School principal retires after 23 years FROM PAGE 1

a dream trip for Weber and she is finally granting herself the privilege to “unplug, see the sights, hear some great Irish music and enjoy time outdoors.” After Labor Day, Weber plans to launch a new career in real estate with Keller Williams in Hudson, pursuing another interest, business. Having stared out as a business major in college, Weber has always had an itch to try it. Her hope is to work part time and “keep my brain cells working.” In her free time, Weber is looking forward to spending time with loved ones and getting back into singing and musical theatre, ballroom and Latin dancing,

going to music concerts, reading, perhaps writing another book and enjoying the outdoors. Before beginning her career at OES in 1995, Weber worked for CESA, a regional education service agency, for five years serving districts 10 and 11. She worked on a variety of initiatives, one of which, biotechnology for teachers, included Osceola staff. Weber was so impressed with them and the district that she jumped at the chance to apply when a position opened. The retiring principal noted that she is grateful for the opportunities and support that the community has provided her. “It has truly been a privilege to

have the trust of this community, on-boarding their children into their school lives, and it is my sincere hope that the approximately 4,000 Osceola students I have worked with have fond memories of their time with me as well. I will take many wonderful memories with me, and leave with deep appreciation for this wonderful community.” While it is hard for Weber to say goodbye, she noted that the sense of contentment that comes after a big day of meetings and interactions as the OES principal will stay with her. Ever a Chieftain, she knows she gave her best to the district and left her mark.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY – MANKATO The following students have been named to the spring semester High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s List). Dresser: Ashley Hustad, Honors List; Tanner Johnson, Honors List; Grace Ulrich, High Honors List. Osceola: Mariah Gaglio, Honors List; Emily Johnson, Honors List. NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Melissa Quiram from Dresser received an associate of arts degree

iin Lib ti and d Liberall Ed Education an associate of science degree in dental hygiene. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN –STOUT The following students received degrees in May. Dresser: Zachary Norlund, Information and Communication Tech. Osceola: Bailey Carlson, Business Administration; Trever Foss, Studio Art; Shelby Terhell, Supply Chain Management. St. Croix Falls: Drew Dumke, Health Wellness and Fitness. Matti Gerlac, Interior Design.

Wisconsin sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to be laid to rest PORT EDWARDS, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin sailor who died at Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest more than 75 years after his death. Navy Pharmacist’s Mate 1st Class John Schoonover of Port Edwards, Wisconsin, was among 429 crewmen who died aboard the USS Oklahoma after Japanese torpedoes capsized the ship on Dec. 7, 1941. Schoonover was 39. Sailors who couldn’t be identified were buried in a large Hawaii gravesite known as the Punchbowl. The U.S. Department of Defense has increased its efforts to identify fallen service members who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Schoonover’s son, Robert, of Panama City Beach, Florida, says confirmation of his father’s remains has brought him closure. He says a funeral was planned at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.

STYLING: Everson retires FROM PAGE 2

son. “The kind of boss you’d want to have.” There was a time, Everson reported, that Unlimited Styling would style the hair of 40 or 50 girls before prom. They were one of a few salons in Osceola. Since then, the number of salons has multiplied. “It was busy. It was fun,” Everson said. Laughing, she added, “I’m glad we don’t do that anymore.” Of closing the salon, Everson said it simply felt right. “I think everything runs its course,” she said. “Thirty years is a long time and things change. It’s just time.” She plans to dedicate more time to a barn venue she opened recently in the Horse Creek area, called Shady Acres. “We had a big sale there in June,” she said. “We’re starting weddings and we’re going to have a fall sale.” She also hopes to spend more time with her grandchildren and in her garden. She plans to lease her main street building. Of her career, she said, “I’ve loved every minute. I’m really going to miss it. I just want to thank all my customers and the town for all their support.”

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Drug and weapons charges for Osceola man

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Osceola man is charged with four felonies and two misdemeano after ors a June 25 t traffi c stop i St. Croix in F Falls. Adam G Gonet, 36, of O Osceola has Gonet been charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the criminal complaint, Gonet’s Cadillac Escalade was observed by St. Croix Falls Police at 3:30 a.m. on June 25 in St. Croix Falls. The police had been observing Gonet’s vehicle at various locations in the community. Gonet was traveling 20 mph in a 45 mph zone and was stopped for not having a license plate lamp. The officer observed a brown leather pistol holster in the vehicle. According to the complaint, Gonet was “extremely nervous and sweating” and would not look at the officer. When asked if there were any firearms in the vehicle, Gonet immediately looked down at the center console and then to a purple bag laying against the passenger seat and stated, “no” but would not make eye con-

tact with the officer. The policeman commented in his report that suspects will “eye target” objects that they know officers are asking about. The officer asked about a black zippered container that had a lock on it located in the passenger seat. Gonet told the officer that it contained toiletries. A purple cloth bag containing something approximately 2025 inches long and rigid was also in the passenger compartment. After Gonet reached for the bag, the officer told him not to touch the bag and place his hands on the steering wheel. When asked if he had anything illegal in the vehicle, Gonet told the officer that he might have a pipe in his pocket and might have some meth as well. After placing Gonet under arrest, a pipe, 10.4 grams of meth and $2,461 in money were retrieved from Gonet’s person. Gonet advised he had two firearms in the vehicle and advised their location. He added that one pistol was near the driver’s seat and center console and the other was a shotgun that was in the purple bag that the officer had asked him about. Both firearms were loaded with a round in the chamber. Gonet also advised there was a large amount of meth inside a tan container in the center console. Police located the container containing a large amount of suspected methamphetamine and states it weighed 46.9 grams and field tested positive for methamphetamine. Located in a zipper bag on the passenger seat were 8.9 grams of

methamphetamine that field tested positive for methamphetamine, 6 Tramadol pills with no located prescription for Gonet and 7.3 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. If convicted on all counts, Gonet is facing over 53 years in prison and over $130,000 in fines. Bond was set for $15,000 cash. As of June 29, Gonet was in the Polk County Jail. He has a preliminary hearing scheduled July 2. Polk County Arrests Beau O. Britt, 27, Dresser, was arrested on June 18 for a warrant and probation hold. Israel Muzquiz, 46, Luck, was arrested on June 18 for a probation warrant. Jamie Tuzzolino, 38, St. Paul, MN, was arrested on June 18 for a Polk county warrant. Michael W. Kaul, 47, Balsam Lake, was arrested on June 19 for a Wisconsin DOC (disorderly conduct) warrant. Johnathon M. Vogel, 34, Balsam Lake, was arrested on June 19 for an Anoka County warrant. Jennifer A. Dye, 43, Dresser, was arrested on June 21 for a felony DOC warrant. Travis R. Love, 26, Frederic, was arrested on June 21 for a probation hold. Angelica L. Vogel, 43, Danbury, was arrested on June 23 for a warrant and probation hold. Brenda J. Klein, 56, Amery, was arrested on June 24 on a warrant. Alysha J. Bolin, 26, Barron, was arrested on June 24 for a DOC warrant. Lisa A. Votel-Heuer, 59, Amery, was arrested on June 23 for OWI (operating while intoxicated) 4th

and OAR (operating after revocation). Hank A. Hammac, 33, Milltown, was arrested on June 18 for disorderly conduct (domestic enhancer) and a probation hold. Ryan C. Strantz, 34, Osceola, was arrested on June 21 for obstruction and resisting. Ronald J. Dupre, 22, Dresser, was arrested on June 21 for disorderly conduct. Mitchell A. Krueger, 26, Frederic, was arrested on June 21 for possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Elizabeth A. Miller, 71, Turtle Lake, was arrested on June 22 for disorderly conduct. Tyler K. Craven, 27, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on June 23 for disorderly domestic. Amanda M. Mehtala, 34, Frederic, was arrested on June 23 for DC (disorderly conduct). Pamela J. Tillman, 54, Centuria, was arrested on June 24 for domestic disorderly and domestic battery. Adam G. Gonet, 36, Osceola, was arrested on June 25 for possession of meth, possession with intent, drug paraphernalia and possession of prescription. Polk County Marriage Licenses Jacob Daniel McElfresh and Courtney Lyn Schounard were issued a license on June 4, 2018. Aaron Joseph Nirmaier and Amanda Jane Thiel were issued a license on June 5. Aaron Douglas Devall and Sally Francis Sutton were issued a license on June 5. Jason Leonard Rude and Samantha Susann Otterstetter were issued

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Somerset man dies in two car accident

Pedro Luis Vera Cornier, 35, of Somerset died in a morning accident June 13 in a two car collision in St. Joseph Township, St. Croix County. According to a release from the St. Croix County Sheriff, a 2004 Chev Aveo driven by Cornier was northbound on CTH I stopped at the intersection of CTH E before proceeding. Cornier’s vehicle was struck by a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta driven by Anthony P. Herbst, 25, from Houlton.

Eastbound traffic on CTH E does not stop and has the right of way. When responders reached the scene they found the Aveo in the northeast ditch with severe damage to the drivers side. Cornier was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Croix County Medical Examiners office. Herbst suffered minor injuries and was treated for minor injuries at the Hudson Hospital. Assisting the St. Croix

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REQUEST FOR BIDS & JULY MEETING DATE CHANGE Town of Farmington is seeking bids for approximately 1,200 feet of 3” hot mix asphalt. This project is for a LRIP Grant. Speciﬁcations of the work should be requested by e-mailing maintainfarm@gmail.com Bids will be opened at the Town’s next regular meeting, which has been changed due to the July 4th holiday, on Monday, July 9, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bids can be mailed to Debbie Swanson, Clerk Treasurer, 304 State Road 35, Osceola WI 54020 or brought to the meeting. Debbie Swanson, Clerk/Treasurer

County Sheriff’s office at the scene were St. Joseph’s Fire and Rescue, Somerset Fire, Lakeview EMS and the St. Croix County Medical Examiner. This is the fifth traffic fatality for St. Croix County in 2018.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES The following have applied for a license to sell liquor, defined by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 125, from July 11, 2018 through June 30, 2019, (unless sooner revoked) in the Village of Osceola. Class “B” and “Class B” New York VU, LLC /dba/ Mangos Mainstreet Eatery Agent – Christian Orosz 102 Second Avenue – main floor and basement WNAXLP

NOTICE TOWN OF OSCEOLA TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, July 10, 2018 • 7:00 P.M. Town Hall, 516 East Ave. North, Dresser WI Meeting agenda items include the following matters for discussion and possible action by the Town Board in Open Session: • Proulx Request to Move Driveway at 612 218th Street, in the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Sec 33/T33N/R18W, Town of Osceola • Options for Women/TRI-County 5K Event • Communication from the Town to the County Planning Committee Regarding Stower Seven Lakes State Trail • Public Nuisance Properties • Revised Bylaws for Allied Emergency Services • Operator License Request • 2018 Road Work This is a complimentary notice. A complete agenda is posted at the Town Hall, Dresser Post Ofﬁce, First National Community Bank and on the Town’s website at www.townofosceola.com.

a license on June 5. Troy Glenn Ward and Marilyn Marlene Bowers were issued a license on June 6. Scott Jon Erickson and Sole Elisabeth Gronneberg were issued a license on June 7. Jeremy Wayne Giller and Rena Diane Falk were issued a license on June 7. Anthony Scott Olson and Nicole Lynn Nilsson were issued a license on June 7. Frederick Marvin Anderson and Charlotte Marie Cole were issued a license on June 10. Matthew Steven Ness and Jillian Deborah Barr

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Village of Osceola Sidewalk Improvements (Various Locations) Village of Osceola, Wisconsin FEDERALLY FUNDED Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Administrator of the Village of Osceola until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of the following items in the approximate quantities indicated:

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and 7 oâ€™clock locations. Those 2 lines allow you to tack using the wind after the center line is freed up or not freed up with a strong wind at your back. There are two more lines, steering lines on the upper corners of the sail at 10 oâ€™clock and two oâ€™clock. The only problem I found with this design is

that you need two hands to run the ropes that are easy to reach. But steering with a paddle is hard when you need to adjust your direction. I do have one advantage with my Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident with a foot control rudder that allowed me to steer hands free. Iâ€™m sure it would all be easier to

steer with a paddle and practice. I thought of a few modifications using deck loops for tie downs and carabineers to attach to the ropes to help in steering that would free up hands. Bottom line is I was able to sail and tack the first time out in light winds. My kayak cut through the water easily

with no experience at all sailing. I was even able to tack and use cross winds to direct my sailing ship as I wanted. Iâ€™m just glad no one I knew I was watching. Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com.

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Aquarius, working closely with others is one of your strong points. Disagreements on how to approach different projects can be tricky to navigate, but youâ€™re up to the task. PISCES â€“ Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, this week there may be little separation between your career and personal life. If that works for you, forget the naysayers. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 1 Missy Elliott, Rapper (47) JULY 2 Margot Robbie, Actress (28) JULY 3 Tom Cruise, Actor (56) JULY 4 Mike Sorrentino, Reality Star (37) JULY 5 Edie Falco, Actress (55) JULY 6 Sylvester Stallone, Actor (72) JULY 7 Ringo Starr, Drummer (78)

Tips to making delicious ice cream at home

ce cream is a favorite dessert across the globe. The average American consumes more than 23 pounds of ice cream per year, says the International Dairy Foods Association. Even though a trip to the local ice cream parlor can yield many different opportunities to indulge, making ice cream at home is easier than one may believe. Also, creating homemade ice cream can be a fun way to experiment with unique flavors and textures. It is easy to customize concoctions based on what everyone likes best. Making ice cream also is a fun way to bring the family together with the reward of a tasty prize for all the effort. Here are some tips for making ice cream at home. â€˘ Buy quality ingredients. Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. Real vanilla beans or extract produce better flavor than imitations. Select in-season berries and other fruits and, if possible, use organic milk. All of these ingredients will blend together for fresh flavor. â€˘ Freeze equipment early. Cold equipment is necessary to produce ice cream. Store the bowls of an ice cream maker in the freezer to keep them frozen and ready for when the mood strikes to make a batch of ice cream. â€˘ Avoid ice crystallization. According to Food 52, a foodie equipment and recipe resource, ice crystals in the ice cream can ruin texture by making ice cream crunchy. Freezing ice cream quickly at very cold temperatures is essential. That means freezing the bowl and keeping the ingredient mix cold. Spinning the ice cream and transfering it quickly to the freezer helps keep ice crystals small. â€˘ Keep mix-ins small. Mix-ins, like cookie pieces or cake crumbs, can add a different dimension to ice cream. Chill the ingredients and make sure they are small (roughly the size of chocolate chips). Add them after the ice cream is entirely frozen. â€˘ Watch alcohol usage. Alcohol can create a tipsy ice cream experience, but adding too much can interfere with ice creamâ€™s ability to freeze. Therefore, use alcohol sparingly. â€˘ Store ice cream smartly. According to David Lebovitz, author of â€œThe Perfect Scoop,â€? store ice cream in a shallow container to keep it softer. Also, cover the surface of the ice cream with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming. Homemade ice cream will last for roughly a week in the freezer. Making ice cream can be a challenging but rewarding endeavor.

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our talented members and the future of agriculture in Wisconsin.” The board also said goodbye to retiring board members Travis Holt (Citizens State Bank of Loyal), Janice Schyvinck (Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association) and Scott Vosters (Bank of New Glarus) during its annual convention board meeting on June 12. Holt served as the Foundation president from 2015-16. Three new members were welcomed to fill those seats: Joe Keller, Jessie Kreke and Jesse Singerhouse. Keller owns 800-acre Keller Farms, Inc. and Keller’s Kor-

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TEACHING POSITION Job Title: Music Teacher – 50% JOB DESCRIPTION: 50% FTE General Music Teacher at Clear Lake Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: Half-time (50%) position in a PK-6 grade elementary setting. Ability to effectively deliver developmentally appropriate Music instruction to the full range of student ages. Preference for interest and ability to work with primary grades (K-2). Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the district Music department to stage performances and sustain a comprehensive K-12 music curriculum. Interest and ability to coach or advise co-curricular activities a plus. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate DPI licensure to teach Music classes to grades K-6. HOW TO APPLY: Applications accepted online via WECAN. https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ Application deadline is July 13, 2018 or until position is filled. Please include cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of license and transcripts. H.R. CONTACT: Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal. Phone: (715) 263-2117. Email: cpetersen@clwarriors.org EMPLOYER: School District of Clear Lake, 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 JOB ADDRESS: Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center, 135 8th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Website www.clwarriors.org

Frontier Ag & Turf is a family owned company that specializes in agricultural, commercial, residential, golf & sports, and power sports products. With seven locations in Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, we provide a full line of John Deere equipment as well as many others such as Stihl, Honda and many others. Our philosophy is simple: carry top of the line products and back them with the best parts and service in the industry! In today's competitive environment, we firmly believe our main competitive advantage is our people. If you have a passion for customer service and the John Deere product line, please consider partnering with Frontier Ag & Turf where you can make a difference.

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SENIOR LIVING: Good Life Senior Living takes where DigniCare ‘aging in place’ building plans left off FROM PAGE 1

Earlier this month landowner Pete Sampair updated the Osceola Village Board on the project, saying the original developer had deserted the DigniCare idea. “The project was started by another group,” Sampair said. “I was involved with that group in that I traded the land with the [Village of Osceola] for that piece. … But [the senior housing project] didn’t happen.” Subsequently, Sampair took over the project and has been working with different partners to construct senior living facilities in Hugo and Osceola. He described plans for these buildings, both called Good Life Senior Living, as one project with two buildings. “There’s an economy of scale in building these,” he said. “You

want to have 60 to 80 units, according to the management company. So we decided to do the two buildings separately, one in Hugo and one in Osceola. “We thought Osceola would be the first one,” he continued, “but I had financing through the [Small Business Administration] and they required that I have ownership of the land for two years. We’d just gone through the trade, so that didn’t qualify. Then we decided we’d do Hugo.” Since then, Sampair’s lender decided not to finance the Osceola project, but Sampair said he now has another lender in line. “There have been a few hurdles to overcome,” Sampair said. “But the Hugo building is about 98 percent complete. The building here will be nearly identical. […] We

actually pulled a permit last December with the idea that we might be able to get started in March or April, but the financing, approvals and

some of those hurdles came up. “We do anticipate we’ll be able to get the OK now that we got plans back from the state and they’re

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Willow Ridge Healthcare has the following openings:

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NOW HIRING Full and Part Time Positions available Local Finance Company St. Croix Falls Rates vary with experience Health, dental, vision and bonus available Email resume/cover letter to Mike.careers@phfsgroup.com

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers seeking qualified candidate for position of:

Mold Maintenance 1st shift - 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Ideal part-time work if interested in only weekday mornings Assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at the local Elderly Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. (7:30am-12:30pm). Requires WI Food Manager Certification, training provided to successful candidate. Open until Filled

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Public Health NutriƟonist: .9 FTE Part-Ɵme - Non-Exempt

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Provides community focused, popula on based nutri on services to the residents of Polk County. Promotes & maintains the health of individuals and families through consulta on & services in a variety of se ngs throughout our community. Qualifica ons include: Cer fied Die cian, Master’s degree in public health nutri on preferred; minimum of one year experience in public or community nutri on programs; please see our website for full details. Deadline to apply: July 10, 2018

Peer Breasƞeeding Counselor: Limited Part-Ɵme

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Provides professional support and oﬀers basic breas eeding informa on and encouragement to pregnant and breas eeding mothers in our community. Working with our Public Health Department located in Balsam Lake. This positon works 7 hours per week, oﬀering the flexibility to work 1/2 of those hours from home. Successful candidate must be an experienced in both breas eeding & WIC. Complete details & necessary qualifica ons are available on our website. Deadline to apply: July 3, 2018

Social Worker—Behavioral Health: Full-Ɵme

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Job Description: Perform Preventative maintenance, repairs and modifications on injection molds with fabricating tools, fixtures and components. General Responsibilities: Set-up, operate and maintain close tolerance and complex tool shop equipment, perform preventative maintenance on injection molds, disassemble and clean molds which require revisions, read simple prints and perform detailed work, Work to fabricate mold inserts, fixtures and tooling components, perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment in tool room, other duties as requested. Competencies: High School Diploma, Diploma from an 18 month trade school preferred and 5 years mold building experience. Must be able to read and interpret blue prints, know basic principles of mold construction, good communication skills, written and verbal, ability to operator a fork lift. Preferred training in CNC/NC machining, known function of the EDM process and understands electrodes. T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to:

Provides a variety of direct and indirect services to clients with mental illness

CNA POSITIONS AVAILABLE New– Highly competitive wages

We will pay for CNA training for the right candidate, call 715-268-7107 and ask for Mary with any questions. You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

and/or substance abuse concerns; working directly in our Comprehensive Community Services unit. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or closely related Human Services field and must be a cer fied as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin, or eligible for cer fica on. Deadline to apply: July 17, 2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job descripƟon, posiƟon requirements, applicaƟon, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment OpportuniƟes. AA/EEOC

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PLANS: Redevelopment of old hospital site at standstill, even as concerns mount over existing building FROM PAGE 1

site remain unsubstantiated. “We cleared the building and there was no sign of anyone staying in there,” he said. “And no sign of needles or blood on the floor. A lot of this is rumor.” According to Pedrys, Osceola police are working with the property owners, B&S Properties

to secure the building. “We had a heck of a time getting in there,” he said. But the chief echoed Wright’s concerns about safety inside the building. “Inside it’s a mess,” he said. “It’s mold filled and damp, not safe for breathing.” Wright said her group plans to monitor the building in addition to putting pressure on the

building owners and village officials. “Somebody has to do something,” she said. Redevelopment proposal at standstill Although early-stage plans exist to demolish the old hospital and construct housing and a park in its place, those plans seem to be at a standstill for now. Would-be development company LAD Properties holds a purchase agreement with B&S for the property, and has asked the Village of Osceola’s help in acquiring funds to demolish the existing building. LAD spokesman Bernie Desmarais said he is not looking for

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A concept drawing for potential housing at the old hospital site. The building’s height would need to be about four feet lower than current plans propose, according to Village Administrator Joel West.

a binding agreement, but would like something in writing as a good-faith gesture before he pursues a market analysis, feasibility study, and other preparations. But the village would like the market analysis, feasibility study and updates to the design finished before making that commitment. “The village is requesting that LAD Properties spend money to show the value of the project,” Desmarais said. “But I won’t spend any more money or ask anyone else to without a commitment in writing from the village that they’ll help tear down the building. No businessperson in their right mind would say, I’ll

keep spending money until you say yes.” According to Village Administrator Joel West, the village is interested in LAD’s proposal, but waiting for the company to further refine its plans. “Because [Desmarais] is asking us to participate with him on applying for some type of financial assistance through the state or federal government, those agencies will want a market analysis and a feasibility study,” he said. “Most often, they’re the last money into a project and they want to know it’s viable, and that when it’s built it’ll be a functional project.” Although the village and LAD each seem to be waiting for the other

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to make the next move, neither seems to have given up on the project. Meanwhile, the building stands.

‘If you want something done ... ’ Wright said she’s working to spread the word that the building has become a problem. “As a mom, I wanted to make people aware,” she said. “I don’t want anyone to get hurt in there.” She has been monitoring the site herself for the past several days, and said the group of concerned mothers might form a citizen watch group. “If you want something done, you just have to get a whole bunch of mamas real mad,” she said. “[…] The police force is doing everything they can, so we may have to form a group and report anything we see to police so there’s a record.” They may also tend the grounds to deter trespassing. But Wright seems willing to consider almost any solution. “If we have to raise money to get it torn down,” she said, “that’s what we’ll do.”

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