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A flood warning sign sits at Osceola Landing to warn boaters of dangers on Oct. 8. Flooding is one of several issues that will be addressed in the three year project to redesign Osceola Landing.

Project launched to redesign Osceola Landing MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

An estimated 150,000 to 200,000 boaters, floaters and paddlers arrive or launch out of Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River every year according to the National Park Service. With issues of safety hazards, flooding and more, the National Park Service has announced a major project to update and renovate Osceola Landing.

“The reason we’re doing the

project is really to increase safety for the visitors at the landing, improving operations for commercial use and to enhance how people use and experience the landing, whether they’re coming off the water, launching a boat, fishing or just walking around,” says Superintendent for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Julie Galonska.

“Osceola landing is one of our busiest landings on the St. Croix River,” she said during a presentation at the Oct. 8 Village of Osceola

meeting. “A lot of the people who visit are there for paddling experiences, motorized boat launching, or just enjoying the landing. Because of the volume of people we have there, and because of the number of commercial service providers, we have had a lot of close calls.”

Those ‘close calls’ Galonska is referring to are a result of overcrowding of people near either launch, both of which are used SEE LANDING, PAGE 2

County administrator resigns Polk County Administrator Nick Osborne resigned Oct. 9.

In an Oct. 11 press release announcing the resignation, Corporation Counsel Malia Malone said Osborne’s resignation was effective immediately.

Osborne joined Polk County staff as county administrator February 25. He was born and raised near Marshfield and earned his under-

graduate degree in political science and public administration from UW La Crosse. He also earned his master’s degree in public affairs and public policy from UW Madison.

Osborne served as assistant to the administrator for eight years in Rock County Wisconsin before his time in Polk County.

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good fit for him at this time.”

“He (Osborne) is hopeful for the future of the county and the County wishes Mr. Osborne the best in his future endeavors.”

A closed session on the Oct. 15 agenda for Osborne’s evaluation has been canceled. The board will discuss strategies about the search for Osborne’s replacement in a closed session Oct. 15.

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Jordan Braund was on the top of the world.

She had just completed her junior year at St. Croix Falls high school. Academically she had earned a 3.8 grade-point average (out of 4). She loved family, friends, school and sports. Braund was a very happy teenager and was always driven to be the best that she could be.

“She puts her mind to something and focuses and gets it accomplished,” Tammi Braund, Jordan’s mother once said.

Jordan Braund loves sports. In the fall of her junior year at St. Croix Falls she played on the St. Croix Falls/Unity co-op soccer team that was made up of mostly guys. She didn’t just take up a spot among mostly boys. She played an important role on the team.

“Jordan has been on the Unity/SCF soccer team for four years as a defensive player,” coach Craig Zipperer said.

“She never shies away from head to head competition between herself and the boys she plays against. In fact, she's often heard saying, "Sorry" to a boy as he hit the ground after a one-on-one Braund situation where Jordan won the ball.”

“Jordan flat out right brings it,” assistant soccer coach Carol Kline added. “She's intense, reliable, respectful and confident. She has great leadership qualities with unquestionable integrity. It is without question that she will graduate leaving a well-worn path for others to follow when it comes to leadership and perseverance.”

During the long winter sports season she went to Osceola to become a better powerlifter. Her focus and determination resulted in her winning both the State and National high school competitions for her weight division.

“Jordan came into my life as a powerlifting coach as a quiet and shy young lady and I did not know how big of an impact she would have on me or the impact that she would make on the high school powerlifting scene,” coach Troy Gildersleeve said. “She may be quiet if she doesn't know you but once you get to know her you can see that she is the most driven young lady that you may ever meet. Jordan started lifting on her own. Her drive and desire to succeed were so strong. All that I had to do was to fine tune her form and there she was at the top of the podium.”

In the spring she turned her attention to

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The Osceola and East Farmington Knights of Columbus would like to thank those who made their May Tootsie Roll Drive a huge success. Grand Knight Steve Rochel Jr. presents a $443 check to Barb DeRosier to be used for the recent “Special Kids Day” held at their Chrystal Ball Farms in Osceola.

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One year after Jayme Closs was kidnapped as a 13-year-old and held for months by a man who murdered her parents, the teenager says she's feeling "stronger every day."

"I really want to thank everyone for all the kindness and concern that people all over the country have shown me," Closs said in an exclusive statement to ABC News. "I am very happy to be home and getting back to the activities that I enjoy. I love hanging out with all of my friends, and I feel stronger every day!”

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track and field. She was a standout sprinter but had her eyes on something special. It was possible with focus and determination that she would be able to break the 22 year old school record in the 100m dash. The record was held by her mother Tammi. On May 23 of 2019 the school record switched hands. Instead of being Tammi Braund’s record it was now Jordan Braund’s.

Jordan Braund was a happygo-lucky 17 year old anxiously awaiting her senior year. Of course she didn’t just sit and wait for her senior year to come. She kept on top of her academics and sports and helped out at home. She has an important job being the oldest of six siblings.

“She is responsible, smart, funny, strong, athletic, kind and loving to her five younger siblings who look up to everything she does, “ proud mother Tammi said.

She was on the top of the world and then her life changed.

“On the morning of July 22 I was driving home from lifting at the school and was half way home when another girl swerved into my lane, Jordan Braund recalled.

“That caused my car to roll and start on fire. I was upside-down and trapped in the car until the city workers and the police, along with the help of a cement truck, were able to pry the steering column away from my pelvis and pry me out of the car.”

Braund’s injuries were extensive. Her right foot was completely burned and the tendons to her left leg were severely burned as

well. Her pelvis was broken in six spots and her left forearm suffered a fracture as well. Braund was hospitalized for two and a half months and underwent at least a dozen surgeries, three in her first three days after being admitted.

Her right leg was amputated soon after the accident and then her left leg was amputated shortly before she left the hospital.

“The left leg caused me many problems,” Braund said. “It had gotten infected and the muscle was

“Everybody, the whole community, has supported me way beyond what I would’ve ever imagined.”

Jordan Braund pulling away from each other and could see down to the bone. I was told if I let the plastic surgeons attempt to save that leg not only would it be painful to move later on but it would also not function very well at all. So with all of that I, myself, finally told the doctors I wanted it amputated.”

The accident knocked Braund from the top of the world, at least temporarily. But Jordan won’t be counted out from anything.

The focus and determination that Tammi Braund said about her daughter continues while Jordan uses those attributes to makes her life adjustments.

“Jordan continues to show amazing strength in overcoming her recent situation and I am sure that

she will stand at the top of the podium again very soon,” Gildersleeve said. “Beyond all that she has done athletically, she has a huge heart.

She is humble, compassionate and giving. The love and support that she gives to others is reflected in the support that she now receives from her family, friends and community.”

“Jordan has a drive that seldom athletes have, and we on the soccer team look forward to seeing what her next win will be,” Zipperer added.

Braund is appreciative of the support that she has received.

“Everybody, the whole community, has supported me way beyond what I would’ve ever imagined,” Braund said. “My family and friends specifically were amazing.

My mom and dad made sure that I didn’t have to spend a single night alone the whole time I was there.

Between the two, one of them slept with me every night. They also brought down my siblings most every time I asked so I could still see them. As for my friends they visited me whenever they could. A lot before school had started and even after it did start they still made time to come all the way down to see me.”

Braund’s senior year in high school no doubt didn’t start how she had envisioned. The accident that knocked her from the top of the world would be difficult for anyone. Braund is making the adjustment. She has hit the bottom and is inching her way back up the side of the mountain. Someday she will be on the top of the world again.

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for motorized and non-motorized watercraft. Because everything is happening in the same place, boaters, paddlers and visitors alike are intertwined causing confusion and creating dangerous situations.

“We’re taking a look at

how to improve that situation. We are redesigning the landing to separate the motorized and non-motorized launches, improve drop-off, pick-up, and waiting of passengers for commercial business providers, and we will take a look at the day use area as well – those areas

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where people want to picnic, fish, or just hang out.”

The proposed project will take an estimated three years to complete.

In addition to the launch itself, roadways, paths, trails, and trees will all be addressed. “There are a lot of hazard trees at Osceola landing,” says Galonska. “A lot of those trees are nearing the end of their life, and we don’t want a treeless landing, so we will plan for tree succession as part of what we’re doing.”

Another major issue of concern for the community is the constant flooding of Osceola landing, which the project intends to address. “How we deal with flooding is a big part

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of this project,” Galonska says, “Osceola landing floods regularly. Unfortunately over the last few years we’ve had significant flooding during the summer and fall.”

Though flooding isn’t always preventable, Golonska says that prevention isn’t the way to tackle the issue. “I don’t think it’s a matter of trying to prevent flooding as much as it is designing for flooding,” she said.

“The way the landing is right now, the north end where the bridge is floods less frequently. The rest of the landing floods a lot more frequently. So I think we’re trying to understand the flooding and then figure out the best design that will be as resilient as possible.”

A 30 day public commentary period will open Friday, Oct. 18, followed by a public meeting Tuesday Nov. 5 at the Osceola Medical Center meeting rooms from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. There, community members will have the opportunity to review and discuss three draft options for the new Osceola Landing and listen to a presentation at 5:15 p.m.

“We hope that people will really get engaged in the project to help us figure out the best solutions to some of these really critical issues we have,”

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

OCTOBER 15 NOVEMBER 19 Grief Support Group St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls will be offering two grief support groups on Tuesdays in the Valley Conference Room. One will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the other will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pre-registration requested, 715-483-3261 x 2016.

OCTOBER 17 Bee Meeting The Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers Association will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

OCTOBER 18-19 Clothing event The Sharing Shop, a clothing store, located at Lakes Free Church, Lindstrom, is having its Fall Clothing Event from 9 a.m. to noon, and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Gently used clothing for men, women and children suitable for fall and winter. A small fee will be charged. 651-257-2677 or visit our website at www.lakesfree.org.

OCTOBER 18 Community Coffee The Osceola Police Department will be having Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop in and talk with local police officers.

OCTOBER 19 Books & Biscotti New York Times bestselling author Brian Freeman will be the guest presenter at the Fifth Annual Books & Biscotti event in the Discovery Center Confer-

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OCTOBER 20 Harvest Dinner Bethany Lutheran Church of Star Prairie will hold their Harvest Chicken Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Fran at 651-303-0856. Bethany Lutheran is located at 415 Bridge Ave, Star Prairie.

OCTOBER 25 Community Coffee The Osceola Police Department will be having Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop in and talk with local police officers.

OCTOBER 28-29 Gift and book fundraiser The Partners of OMC will be having a gift and book fundraiser, Collective Goods (formerly known as Books are Fun), on Oct. 28 and Oct.29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center, Riverside Room.

ONGOING 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. scflibrary@ stcroixfallslibrary.org.

• 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.

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• The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. Photographers of all

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interests and abilities are welcome.

• The American Legion Post 221 meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center. 715-294-3822.

Tuesday • Tot Time will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

This is for tots, birth to PreK, and a parent.

For more info contact Stephanie Lechman, 715755-2515.

• Storytime every Tuesday at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

• 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 • St. Croix Falls Rotary Club meets in the French Room at the Dalles House Restaurant, noon. Lunch, business meeting and speaker. Warren 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.

• Get Lit Book Club, second Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. at PY’s in Osceola. Stop at the Osceola Public Library for a copy of each month’s book.

• Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Enroll any time. Call 800-2439482 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 715-2943314 for more details.

• Osceola Senior Citizens Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at noon in the

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MEETINGS THIS WEEK

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• Polk County Democrats meet the second Thursday of every month at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser at 5:30 p.m.

• Osceola Writers Group meets the second Thursday of the month, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

• 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.

• Non-denominational men’s prayer breakfast, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Osceola Community Church, 651329-9535.

• Tai Chi, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

Friday • River Valley Stitchers meet the fourth Friday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center building. (They also meet Saturdays, see below).

Quilters, sewers, knitters, and crocheters of all ages and skill levels are invited. Bring your own project to work on.

Saturday • Friends of the Osceola Library meet each second Saturday at the library at 10:30 a.m. 715294-2657.

• Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in downtown Osceola at 7 a.m. Saturdays. The “Lap around Osceola” is a “no drop” jog of about 3 miles. Go to www. runosceola.org, text or call Paul Smith at 715410-6047.

• River Valley Stitchers meet the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center building.

(They also meet Fridays, see above).

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. 715755-3639.

• 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.

• Osceola Seniors 500 card group, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

• Adult GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser.

New group. FFI: (715) 5571431. Youth Grief Share: 715-566-1945.

FRIDAY • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola

at 7 p.m. Topic meeting.

• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weighin, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. Kim, 715-417-0683.

MONDAY

• The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. 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.

• Music and Movement storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:15 a.m.

• Little’s Storytime at Dresser Library, 10:30 a.m.

• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

TUESDAY

• AA for women at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 7 p.m.

• Seniors on the Go card group, 12:30-4 p.m an the Osceola Senior Center.

• Storytime, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

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• Osceola Seniors Duplicate Bridge, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. Jeff, 715-781-6080.

Sunday • Times in Which We Live meets the first and third Sunday of each month at the St. Croix Falls Library at 6:30 p.m.

DVDs are shown about current events. 715-7553473. or email Steve at thekinzers@me.com.

• 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. 715-5014487. or liabeing@gmail. com.

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Timone is an eight year old Corgi-Australian Shepherd mix. He is a happy dog with a winning smile. Timone is a great dog to get you off the couch and enjoying a walk around the neighborhood. He has a jaunty trot with little to no pulling on leash. He will chase a ball but isn’t sure what comes after that. Timone enjoys time spent with his person but shouldn’t have access to cats. He will make a great furry companion. n There have been a number of studies in the past year reporting that owning a dog may be good for your cardiovascular health.

The Mayo Clinic published a study of a randomly selected group of 1,769 residents in the Czech Republic. None had a history of cardiovascular illness, and 42 percent owned pets.

All participants in the study were scored on the American Heart Association’s seven measures of heart health: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, physical activity, diet, body mass index and smoking. They compared scores of the 24% of those who owned dogs and the 18% who owned other pets with those who owned zero pets.

Owners of any pet scored higher than those who didn’t own a pet, but dog owners scored higher than both. Dog owners were more likely to report sufficient physical activity, a better diet and good glucose levels than the rest of the group.

A new scientific review encompassing 70 years of research surrounding the health benefits of dog ownership showed similar

results. The findings were published in the American Heart Association’s Circulation journal.

According to 10 studies included in the review, dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduction in risk of death compared to non-ownership, with six studies showing “significant reduction in the risk of death.” In one instance, simply petting a dog was found to have the same effect on blood pressure.

The new review reflected that dog ownership is “probably associated” with decreased cardiovascular disease risk, thanks to the fact that dog owners engage in more physical activity, like taking their dog on walks.

It only makes perfect sense. Dogs get us up off the couch and that in itself is a boost to your health. A change of scenery, sharing a quiet moment with a different perspective and, of course, the activity of physical exercise, are all components of a healthy life style.

If you don’t have a dog to walk or engage with, the shelter dogs at Arnell Humane Society are ready to get you moving. You can volunteer to walk our shelter dogs. After a short training session and enough walks under your belt to know the routine, you will be able to walk a dog when it fits into your schedule. This activity does come with a warning however. You just may fall in love with one of our shelter mutts.

Four cats and six dogs were adopted from Arnell last week.

Three year-old feline siblings, Sweet Pea and Mittens, went home together. Yeah! They all need homes so stop by to meet our adoptable pets.

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And there’s nothin’ on

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n 1992, Bruce Springsteen came out with a song called 57 Channels (Nothin’ On). The protagonist in the song keeps trying to find viewing enjoyment, but ends up shooting his television and going to jail.

The fall television season is less than a month old. Have you found any programs that are worth your time, or are you wanting to use the flat screen for target practice?

I generally want to enjoy a laugh or some escapist fare when I turn on the television at night. I like good sitcom that will make me Publisher alaugh out loud. I’ve found few laughs so far.

Tom Stangl “Perfect Harmony” on NBC has made me laugh. Bradley Whitford stars as a Princeton voice professor seeking to find meaning in his life after his wife passes away after they move back to her hometown in Kentucky. He directs a quirky choir from a small church. The music is good, characters are more than a stereotype. I hope it only gets better.

On the other end of the spectrum, I have really been trying to like “Bob Hearts Abishola,” the new comedy from Chuck Lorre, creator of “Two and Half Men,” “Mike and Molly” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Billy Gardell who played Mike in “Mike and Molly” is Bob, the owner of a compression sock business in Detroit. After having a heart attack, he falls for Abishola, his Nigerian born nurse. Classic fish out of water romance. The only thing is, it isn’t funny.

On the escapist side, I have hopes for two new dramas: “Evil” and “Stumptown.”

“Evil” on CBS is about a court psychologist in New York City who takes a new job with the Catholic church on a team exploring demonic possessions and miracles. The first episodes have been well crafted and spooky without being overly cynical or preachy.

“Stumptown” is about Dex Parios, a strong, assertive and sharp-witted Army veteran who has a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military background makes her a great candidate to be a private investigator. I’m not generally a fan of the genre, but this series, based on graphic novels of the same name, is very well done. Smart and edgy with characters you care about.

The older I get, the more I appreciate a well crafted plot with a large cast of characters. I’d like to mention one last show worth a look. “Patriot” is a series on the streaming service Amazon Prime.

John Tavner is an intelligence operator who takes a job at a Milwaukee piping company as his cover to help keep Iran from gaining a nuclear program.

Tavner is failed by his handlers at nearly every turn and has to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

“Patriot” has many layers that are carefully laid.

It’s a smart and very dark comedy that will have you laughing at very inappropriate things. Kurtwood Smith who played the father on “That 70s Show” is masterful in a supporting role.

It took nearly two years for the first season to be completed after the pilot aired in 2015. The second season premiered a year ago and Amazon announced this summer that they would not produce a third season.

It’s a shame because it’s one of the best things I have watched recently on television.

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.

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A new appreciation of fall colors

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y wife always finds it funny when I react with some disdain to the weather in this area. “Yep, that’s what happens up here. You’re just going to have to get used to it,” she likes to say. Last year was especially comical to her when this area had one of the snowiest, and one of the coldest years on record. Being that it was my first year I was not physically or mentally prepared for that.

So far, this fall is no different.

30-degree high temps in mid-October are not something that I am entirely accustomed to. Accompanied by rain, rain and more rain, I have to admit that this is one of the most lackluster fall seasons I can remember!

But I will say this; the changing of the leaves up here is unbelievably Editor beautiful.

Matt Anderson My family and I used to travel to Door County in October, largely in part of the stunning fall colors. Sure, we would have the same color change back in Rockford, but nothing measurably close to what I get to see up here. Because of that, I’m often taken aback as I drive through the area.

I see large, rolling hills covered in trees every day on my way home from the office, and every day another tree seems to burst forth in color. I keep saying

to myself, “Wow. It’s going to be beautiful when all of those trees have their colors at once.” I remind myself that it will be quicker than I know it before all those colors are gone for the winter.

I think when I was back in Illinois I took things like fall colors for granted. There it was just a sign of the times. Winter was coming, and I hated the winter.

Because of that, those colors held no weight with me.

But now, they seem to have some kind of magic.

It’s a kind of magic that pulls me out of my stress - if only for a brief moment. I am unwittingly cast into a place where problems are small, and the world is peaceful. Whatever stress I carried with me that day seems to melt into obscurity in that moment of admiration. It’s just one of many things that I love about living here now.

It’s safe to say that I don’t take those moments for granted anymore. Rather than dread the impending snow and frigid temps, I look at those colorful leaves in an almost child-like wonder and admire the beauty of this place that I now call my home.

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We should continue to be a nation of immigrants

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was talking with a friend the other day about immigration.

It’s one of the most divisive issues of our time, and we, too, found ourselves divided. “Our country is full,” he quoted President Trump, who said this back in April.

Let’s improve the country with the people we already Columnist have, my friend added.

Lee Hamilton I had a quote, too, and it’s one I still believe in. You’ll find it on the Statue of Liberty. “From her beacon-hand/Glows world-wide welcome,” it reads. And then, of course, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

Immigration makes us stronger as a nation and represents the best of what we stand for. This country is a defender of individual rights, a beacon of tolerance and equality, and a champion of the notion that offering opportunity to all who

live here — regardless of national origin — yields the innovation and hard work that drive our economy and culture.

True, we don’t have the resources to let everyone into the US who wants to come. But that’s a far cry from saying that we’re full, or that we’re facing an immigrant “invasion,” or that large numbers of immigrants are “stealing” jobs from Americans. There’s very little evidence to support any of those claims.

Instead, I’d argue that immigration is an opportunity for the country. We have to use immigration to meet our needs, especially in the labor market. Every month for the last year and a half, the US economy has had more job openings than people looking for work.

And in a twist from what you’d expect, it’s not the higher-end jobs that face the most acute shortages. It’s health-care, hotel, and restaurant workers who are in the highest demand. In an array of categories, from retail to food processing to landscaping, we don’t have the low-skilled laborers

we need.

So while I’m not arguing that we should throw open our doors to all comers, we should lean toward openness, recognizing that we have limits and constraints that demand building immigration policy around a principle. And what should that be? That immigration is a powerful tool for meeting our needs, strengthening our labor markets, bolstering our pool of talent, and remaining a beacon to those everywhere who believe that their own hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit can build their own lives and contribute to the communities around them.

cases, is really excited to meet me.

Being less focused on my own dog and more aware of other dogs has given me a new appreciation for all the breeds of dogs I never noticed before. In the great universe of dogs, I no longer play favorites. And I think this is a good thing because, the more dogs I meet, the less difference I see between dogs and people.

This got me wondering what kind of dog I am.

Naturally, in the past, I assumed I was a lot like the dog I owned.

I imagined I was sort of a golden retriever mix. I was a cool dog, a chill dog. I was mellow and relaxed and, if something out of the ordinary occurred, I would tilt my head slightly in bemusement.

I am actually nothing at all like this.

If I were a dog, I would jump on the furniture when a new person entered the house. “Look at me!

Look at me! Don’t you like me?!” I would yap. If they failed to react, I would run circles around them until I got their attention. I would get overexcited and probably piddle on the kitchen floor. (For the record, I do not do this in real life.)

Whoever had to live with me would heave an exasperated sigh.

“Does someone need to go for a

walk?” they would ask me.

“A WALK?!” I would bark, as if I had never had a walk before in my life. “I want to go for a WALK!!” I would lunge for the leash and race towards the door. You know this kind of dog. This is what I am.

It would be nice to be the golden retriever I imagine myself to be.

The problem is that I will never be that dog. And so, instead of thinking of myself as a golden retriever who always falls short of the mark, I’ve begun to think of myself as the dog I am—not much hair, rather small and hyperactive, impatient and desperate for affection—that’s the dog I am.

Maybe, I thought, maybe I could love the dog I am, just as I am.

This is a useful way of thinking about others as well because it’s a lot easier to love a dog for what it is—whether that dog is me or someone else.

“Oh! You’re a good dog!” I say.

“You are just perfect for the kind of dog you are.”

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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“The Kind of Dog I Am” When my husband, Peter, and I met, we each had a dog.

Peter had a collie named “The Pretty Boy,” (Yes, “The” was part of his name) and I had a pound puppy, part golden retriever, part border collie mix named “Milo.”

The Pretty Boy died shortly before we were married, about five years ago, and Milo died just over a year ago.

We talk about getting a new dog, of course, but all the good reasons Columnist not to have a dog prevail. Extended Carrie Classon travel—actually travel of any kind—is enormously complicated with a dog. So, for a year now, Peter and I have stuck to our guns and only for a moment here and there been seriously tempted. But this doesn’t mean we have stopped loving dogs.

I see dogs every day and I no longer even hesitate to interrupt some poor person’s walk to talk to their dog. I talk to the dog and the dog lets me know if it is shy or finds me a little tedious or would prefer to keep walking or, in some

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn,” was released earlier this year. Learn more at CarrieClasson. com.

YEARS AGO 10 years ago Oct. 14, 2009 • Reegan Kulzer was baptized Sept. 27 at West Immanuel while wearing a 144-year old handmade baptismal gown that has been passed down through six generations.

• Golfers Casey Danielson from Osceola and Marissa Campeau from St. Croix Falls qualified for the state tournament.

• Durand football outlasted Osceola late in the fourth quarter and won with a last minute scoring drive, 16-12.

• The Zion Lutheran Church Fair Booth Committee donated $2836.70 to the Osceola Area Ambulance Service. The funds were raised at their annual pie and ice cream booth at the Osceola Community Fair.

• Pop and water sales totaled $767.21 during the Osceola Community Fair parade and were donated by Zion Lutheran Church to the Osceola Open Cupboard foodshelf.

• In agreement with its planning commission the Osceola Town Board voted to recommend the denial of the special exception permit application submitted by Kraemer Mining & Materials to Polk County’s Land Information Committee.

20 years ago Oct. 13, 1999 • Melissa Traiser, an Osceola High School senior, will be exhibiting cattle at the World Dairy Expo in Madison.

• Robbie’s Family Daycare participated in a MiniMarch for Cystic Fibrosis. Kids that participated were Mariah Zegarski, Taylor Cross, Austin Haseleu, Kayla Frank, Sarah Elmer, Siennah Laier and Jenalee Kuhn.

• Dr. Craig Naylor planned to be in the St. Croix Valley for a

week’s residency to begin his commissioned choral work on the theme of rivers for Continental Harmony planned for July 4, 2000.

• Nickelson Plastics of Osceola donated a wheelchair accessible picnic table to the L.O. Simenstad Nursing Care Unit.

• Jacki Weisman, Lindsey Rivard, Sam Getschel, Todd Fox, Alex Bouthilet and Tricia Sorteberg of the Osceola FFA Chapter attended the FFA Greenhand Conference.

30 years ago Oct. 11, 1989 • Just in time for Halloween, merchants in Osceola will be giving away 365 pumpkins during the special Thirteen House Sale promotion on Friday the 13th.

• The new Osceola Middle School student council included Phillip Potting, Shannon Potting, Cindy Luchsinger and Bill Thiel.

• The Osceola royalty recently participated in the Prescott Days parade and received first place and Grand Marshal’s award.

• Riders came from as far away as Duluth, Minn., for the first annual Ride and Drive-aThon. When the wagon train and riders left River Falls the group numbered 83. By the end of the day 125 people joined the group and about $4000 was raised for Winning Riders Inc., a therapeutic riding program.

• Karen Holmdahl was named Ladd Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month.

• Osceola football fumbled away a 21-21 third quarter tie with Webster and lost the game, 21-41, which put them at the bottom of the conference standings.

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President Donald Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.• Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: (202) 456-1111 or http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Switchboard: (202) 456-1414 • Fax: (202) 456-2461

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Recognition of Officer Dan Kelley

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

A recognition of service was given to retiring Osceola Police Officer Dan Kelley on Tuesday, Oct. 8. An award given to him by Osceola Chief of Police, Ron Pedrys, read, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Presented to Officer Dan Kelley in appreciation of 26 years of outstanding service to the citizens of the village of Osceola, Wisconsin.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dan has done a fantastic job over the years,â&#x20AC;? said Pedrys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could fill the whole evening with stories.

His professional career was interrupted several times because Dan was also a National Guard retiree after 24 years.

He did three tours in Iraq as well. But throughout that time, whenever he came back he filled shifts for us and worked with us whenever needed. Dan, thank you very much.â&#x20AC;?

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by Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) were passed by the Senate.

According to the Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, our state is responsible for 6,837 unsubmitted sexual assault kits and 4,471 kits that are still designated for testing that is not yet complete. Attorney General Josh Kaul has already begun work to reduce this backlog and our work in the legislature will serve to match his efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the medical examiner in St. Croix County, I value the quality and integrity of the work completed at our state crime labs. Yet this

backlog is unacceptable because justice delayed for these survivors of sexual assault is justice denied. I took action to develop solutions to support survivors, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud that the Senate has voted in support of my proposals,â&#x20AC;? said Senator Schachtner.

Senator Schachtner and Senator Robert Cowles (R- Green Bay) introduced Senate Bill 200 to establish timelines and protocol for nurses and members of law enforcement to prevent a future backlog. It also ensures a proper chain of evidence, preserving these kits through the statute of limitations, and will help deliver the justice that these survivors deserve.

Senator Schachtner also joined

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Closs was held captive at 21-year-old Patterson's home for 88 days until she escaped in January.

"Jayme continues to work very hard on her emotional well-being," the teen's aunt, Jen Smith, and their family attorney, Chris Gramstrup, said in a statement. "She is moving forward and courageously reclaiming her life."

The 14-year-old has taken day trips to hiking trails with her friends and her aunts, and has enjoyed celebrating weddings and birthdays with her family, the statement said.

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"Jayme's incredible spirit and strength continue to inspire everyone around her."

In May Patterson was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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Closs said she escaped because "I was smarter."

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Books & Biscotti features bestselling author at the Discovery Center New York Times bestselling author Brian Freeman will be the featured speaker at the Fifth Annual Books & Biscotti event on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. in Osceola.

Freeman is the #1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers, including the Jonathan Stride and Frost Easton series. Critically acclaimed and internationally recognized, Freeman’s books have been sold in 46 countries and 22 languages.

His numerous writing awards place him on a par with Stephen King and John Sandford, with his newest work, The Deep, Deep Snow rising to #12 on the New York Times Audio Fiction Bestseller List.

In addition to his recent awards, Freeman has been named by Putnam and the Robert Ludlum estate as the official author to continue the famous Jason Bourne franchise. His novel, The Bourne Conspiracy, will be released in 2020.

“My goal is to write books with haunting characters and a lightning-fast pace,” states Freeman. “My stories are about the hidden intimate motives that draw people across

Brian Freeman some dark lines. The twists and turns keep you turning the pages, and each piece in the puzzle gives you new insight into the heroes, victims, and villains.”

Freeman chooses characters who “live in the real world, where morality means tough choices.” Frequently these characters spring to life in familiar settings such as Duluth and Door County, Wisconsin.

This “master of psychological suspense”, as he has been described by his peers, is also a dynamic speaker. He will share highlights, experiences, reflections and readings from his recent works, after which he will answer questions and personally sign copies of his books upon request.

WEEKLY MEDITATION

BY MELISSA CARMACK PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

A Season of Change…

Ecclesiastes 3:1 - For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: This season of fall has been one of ups and downs (sometimes reminding us more of winter and sometimes giving us a glimpse of a beautiful fall day) and this time of year, I can’t help but to look at the changing of the trees and reflect on change as it pertains to life, faith, and community.

I had high hopes for a great fall this year…with dreams of going to the apple orchards and sitting out by the bonfire and enjoying long walks as a family. However, instead, I find myself stuck inside more often than not with talk of snow,

endless rainy days, and colder than I would like weather. But isn’t that how it goes with our lives sometimes? We don’t get to always decide what type of change comes our way, just as we don’t get to determine what the weather will be like. We don’t always have control (even though we wish we did!). But the changing colors of the leaves are soon to reveal the beauty of letting go, regardless what the weather has produced. In the transformation of color, in the release of the past they held onto, a new season awaits.

Letting go in life is easier said than done, and change for some is easier than change for others. Fear may hold us back. We often cling to what makes us comfortable or even hold on to past hurts.

But today is a new day! And as we let go of the past, as we endure

change in our lives (whatever it may be), we hold tight to the promise that God will go with us and has also gone before us. Just as we have experienced new life in the trees that will come again this spring, we experience new life in Christ that will lead us and sustain us for our whole lives through.

What might you need to let go of to discover something new? Change is imminent but your past is not your potential. Even when we can't let go, God's compassion holds you in this moment. All is well. Today's troubles are enough for today.

Tomorrow also awaits in grace and due time. God is with you today, tomorrow, the next day, and for life everlasting.

Amen.

Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County receives another United Way St Croix Valley Grant Audrey made her first call to Interfaith Caregivers back in 2005.

“When I called Interfaith I needed help getting to the grocery store. I never thought I’d need more.”

Then she adds, “The older I get, the more needs I have.”

“United Way and their generous donors continue to bless us by financially supporting our work. Together we make a positive impact on older residents of Polk County, like Audrey, who want to remain living independently at home,” says

Karen Krupa, Program Director, Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County.

Interfaith Caregivers will receive six installments from a grant provided by United Way St Croix Valley. Interfaith Caregivers shares United Way’s vision that “Communities are healthy when seniors and persons with disabling conditions remain independent.”

Because of the financial support provided by United Way, Interfaith Caregivers continues to offer services at

no charge to seniors, disabled adults and their caregivers. In 2017, Interfaith coordinated volunteers to help 477 clients with 6,559 services.

This included many rides, visits, household chores, caregiver support and many other services.

Volunteers drove 94,376

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 Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 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: Worship 9 and 10:45 a.m.

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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.

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———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net SUNDAY: Worship, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 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 Falls, 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 Rev. Kelli Clement 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 Taylors Falls, Minnesota

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BIRTHS OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin Oct. 4, 2019: A girl, Paityn Lily-May Alden, weighing 7 pounds 6.5 ounces, to Melissa Backhaus and Mitch Alden, Cushing.

CHURCH LISTINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1100 www.stcroixalliance.com Lead Pastor Jeff Naegelen Co-Lead Pastor Chris Folkestad SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Andy Anderson SUNDAY: Mass at 9 a.m.

———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net SUNDAY: Traditional Worship 8 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid Associate Pastor Scott Adkins SUNDAY: Contemporary/Traditional worship, 9 a.m ———————— CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn.

Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222 SUNDAY: Worship 8:15 & 9:45 a.m.

———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson 715-755-3113 SUNDAY: Morning worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening service 6 p.m.

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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 Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 10 a.m.

———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 10 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.

651-465-7345 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 SUNDAY: Worship Services, 9:30 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, 10:30 a.m.

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Wayne R. Viebrock

Ryan E. Sylvara

Patricia M. Bork

Wayne Richard Viebrock, 82 of Osceola, formerly of Star Prairie Wis., passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Wayne was born in St Paul, on December 4, 1936 to Arvid and Ilene (Mondor) Viebrock.

He was the oldest of 10 children and raised on a farm in Horse Creek, WI. Wayne quit school in the 11th grade in order to help on the family farm. Once he was an adult, he purchased his Grandpa Viebrock’s farm and lived there until after his retirement.

H h b il a h He then built home on L Lotus lake where he lived until his death.

Wayne was united in marriage on June 21, 1975 to Jean Hall. They were blessed with 44 years of marriage that included teasing, quick wit, and many enjoyable memories for years to come. Wayne was not one to be idle and held multiple jobs at one time.

Beginning at age 16, among the places that he worked, were the Polk County Lime Quarry, Doboy Feeds in New Richmond, Land O’Lakes in Minneapolis, Country Dam, and later retiring from Anchor Block Company in North Saint Paul. While working at the various jobs, he also continued to farm. He loved his farm. Whenever he would go on vacation, he would always make sure he was home in five days because he thought the farm would fall apart if he was not there. He loved deer hunting, playing cards and trips to the casino.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a good friend to many and would give the shirt off of his back if someone was in need.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Arvid and Ilene; In-laws, Clifford and Angeline Hall; Sister, Linda; brothers, Leon and Craig; and daughter Pamela Greene.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; children: Bradley (Brenda), Cynthia (Steve) Waalen, Jonathon (Heather), Jeramy (Tera), Jennifer (Mark) Brenizer; Son-in-Law, Doug Greene and Daughter-in-Law, Tiffany Viebrock. 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way. He is also survived by sister, Judy Cabreana; brothers, Wendell, Mick, Brian, Alan and Neil; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank Wayne’s nurse Karen, Home Health Aid Melyssa and all of Adoray Home Health & Hospice for their gentle and loving care of Wayne. They truly enriched his life while enduring the constant teasing and smart remarks even if he was not feeling well. We were truly blessed to have Adoray care for Wayne.

Memorial service will be held 4:00pm, Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Hope Evangelical Free Church in Osceola with a visitation two hours prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home. condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

Ryan E. Sylvara of Dresser died unexpectedly Oct. 6, 2019 at the Osceola Medical Center. He was 52.

Ryan was born Sept. 12, 1967, in New Richmond to Bruce and Patricia (Gonser) Sylvara. He was a 1986 graduate of Osceola High School. Ryan served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years and upon discharge took a job working as an Engineering Technician for Hennepin County in Minneapolis.

Ryan loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors as well as riding his motorcycle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce; paternal grandparents, Edwin and Lavon Sylvara and maternal grandparents, Ray and Stella Gonser and his uncle and aunt, Gene and Nancy Gonser.

Ryan is survived by his son, Jacob of New Richmond; mother, Patricia Sylvara of River Falls; brothers, Wayne (Christie) Sylvara of Hudson and Randy Sylvara of Owatonna, Minn.; sister, Stacy Sylvara of River Falls; niece, Mickal Sylvara of Hudson; nephews, Michael Hillebrandt of River Falls, Justin Sylvara of Hudson, Joshua Reynolds of River Falls and Cody Sylvara of Hudson as well as his great nieces and nephews, Jackson, Rylan and Kayla of Hudson.

Memorial services were Oct. 11 at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola.

Family interment will take place at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. www.grandstrandfh.com

Patricia M. Bork, age 85 of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater and now rests in the arms of the Lord.

Preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 59 years, Arthur “Ed” Bork; son, Edward; parents, Nick Jeannette and Eleanor Proulx; brother, Edward C. Jeannette.

Survived by her children, Kathleen (James) Jacobson, Terrence (Kathy), Patricia (Wally) Hendrickson, Michele (Larry) Johnson and Victoria Panek; her 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Born May 17, 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota, Pat was a loving and devoted mother whose love extended far beyond her immediate family wrapping many in the warmth of her arms and smile—not to mention her fabulous cooking. She will be missed by many.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Assumption Catholic Church in East Farmington with Fr. Joseph Madanu officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola and one hour prior to mass at church on Wednesday. Interment will take place at Pleasant Prairie Cemetery in Osceola.

Arrangements are by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. www.grandstrandfh.com

TOWN OF OSCEOLA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, October 22, 2019 • 6:30 PM Notice is hereby given that the Town of Osceola will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., at the Town Hall located at 516 East Avenue North, Dresser, Wisconsin, for the purpose of hearing public comment regarding the town changing from a three to five member board.

Amy M. Bjornstad Amy Marie Bjornstad age 42, of Osceola, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Amy was born on January 8, 1977 in Amery, Wisconsin to Vernon and Carol (Cran) Bjornstad. Amy graduated from the Polk County Special Education School in Balsam Lake.

After school she went to the Aurora Day Services in New Richmond until it closed in October of 2018. In her free time she loved to go fishing in the boat, go to casinos and go to her favorite vacation spot, Duluth, Minnesota. She loved going to the Chicken gift shop in Two Harbors where she got her supplies of papers and a new bag each time. She loved watching football on TV and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She enjoyed going to Red Lobster, bowling, swimming and her beloved pets. She will be missed by so many!

Amy is survived by her parents, Vernon and Carol of Osceola; 2 sisters, Liz (Joe) Drutschmann of Osceola, Rachel of Atlanta, GA; a brother, John of Houston, Texas; nephews, Andy and Joseph Vernon Drutschmann who is also Amy’s God Child, Cameron, Tate and Maverick Bjornstad; Grandmother, Doris Bjornstad and her favorite aunt, Ruthie Cran and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

NOTICE TOWN OF OSCEOLA SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Following the 6:30 P.M. Public Hearing 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:

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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.

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Lola B. Wolter Lola Belle Brumbaugh Wolter, age 94 of Osceola, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola.

Lola was born February 2, 1925 to Marion and Elizabeth (Burkybile) Brumbaugh in a country school home.

Lola attended country school and in fourth grade she decided she wanted to become a school teacher. In May of 1943, Lola graduated and started her teaching career that fall in a t school. h l She Sh taught t ht grades K-8th grade. In this country time she met Duane Sr. and they married January 20, 1946. In 1953 the Wolters moved from Iowa to Wisconsin and settled in Osceola. This marriage was blessed with five sons. Lola and Duane raised their children, as they worked on their dairy farm.

At the age of 43, Lola went to college to receive her degree in teaching and at the age of 47 she graduated from the University of River Falls, Wisconsin and started teaching. She was a teacher in the Osceola School district for 14 years when she retired in April of 1986.

Lola enjoyed going to church, gardening, cooking and baking cookies for family, friends and neighbors.

She especially enjoyed the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Lola is survived by her sons, Duane Jr. (Andrea), Daniel (Monica), Dwight (Marcy), Davy (Sherrell) and Dion (Lori); 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Lola is preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Joe; husband Duane Sr.; daughter, Michele Renee; great-grandson, Austin Mutschler; sisters, Gertrude and Lena; brothers, Ruben, Merle and Glen; step-brother, Guy and half -sister, Linda Jo. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Alliance Church of the Valley with Pastor Jeff Naegelen officiating. A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the church.

Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Osceola, WI. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING (for Publication) IN THE INTEREST OF: A.W. Born to: J.W. Physical description of alleged parent: White, female, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;?, 130-150 lbs., hazel eyes, blond hair.

To: J.W. and any unknown parent at unknown address.

Additional identifying information: Date of conception July 30, 2016.

Place of conception: Wisconsin.

Date of birth: March 26, 2017.

Place of birth: Osceola, Wisconsin.

IT IS ORDERED: This Notice be published advising you that a Petition for Termination of your parental rights to the named-above child be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, 1005 West Main Street, Branch 2, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on November 8, 2019 at 3:15 p.m.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, the

POLK COUNTY ARRESTS court may hear testimony in support of the allegations in the Petition and grant the request of the petitioner to terminate your parental rights.

You have the right to have an attorney present. If you desire to contest the matter and cannot afford an attorney, the state public defender may appoint an attorney to represent you.

If you fail to appear and the court terminates your parental rights, a notice of intent to pursue relief from the judgment PXVW EH VLJQHG DQG ÂżOHG LQ WKH trial court within 30 days after the judgment is entered, in order to preserve the right to pursue such relief.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4859210 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Malia T. Malone 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 100 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-485-9210 Bar #1059105 11Sc WNAXLP

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Probable Cause Reports state the â&#x20AC;&#x153;probable causeâ&#x20AC;? that the arresting officer believed he or she had at the time of arrest. The report is used by the district attorney, defense attorney, and judges in the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;initial appearanceâ&#x20AC;? to assist them in determining whether there was probable cause for the arrest and charges, and to assist the judge in setting bond.

The District Attorney also uses the Probable Cause Report as a basis (but not exclusively) to complete the Criminal Complaint, which is the official charging document.

While the Probable Cause report shows why the person was arrested, they are not officially charged until the Criminal Complaint is ďŹ led. Those charges may differ from the charge(s) listed on the Probable Cause based upon what charges the District Attorney believes he can prove based on the evidence he receives. Charges may be amended up or down during the charging process as information becomes available.

Further, a charge should not be conďŹ&#x201A;ated with a conviction. An arrested person is presumed to be innocent until convicted by a judge or jury. Not everyone who is arrested is convicted of the crimes alleged in the PC.

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Case number: 19CV 284 Case Type: Other â&#x20AC;&#x201C; real estate Case Code: 30405 Earl Allen Mork 1838 60th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

The estate of Henry Cooper Oakey, Osceola, WI 54020.

Defendant The heirs of Minnie Oakey, Osceola, WI 54020 Defendant SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each defendant named above: <RX DUH KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHG WKDW WKH SODLQWLII QDPHG DERYH KDV ÂżOHG a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after October 9, 2019, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, at the courthouse for the county named above: Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Judicial Center, 1005 West Main St.,

Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 and to Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C., plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 2nd day of October, 2019.

Rory E. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Attorney for Plaintiffs Wisconsin State Bar No. 1088644 rory@rodlibeskar.com Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C., 219 North Main Street P.O. box 138 River Falls, WI 54022 10-12Sc WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR69 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Corey Michael Rud DOD: 8/19/19 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal adPLQLVWUDWLRQ ZDV ÂżOHG 7KH GHFHGHQW ZLWK GDWH RI ELUWK -DQXDU\ DQG GDWH RI GHDWK $XJXVW ZDV GRPLFLOHG LQ 3RON &RXQW\ 6WDWH RI :LVFRQVLQ ZLWK D PDLOLQJ DGGUHVV RI WK $YHQXH 2VFHROD :, $OO LQWHUHVWHG SHUVRQV ZDLYHG QRWLFH 7KH GHDGOLQH IRU ÂżOLQJ D FODLP DJDLQVW WKH GHFHGHQWÂśV HVWDWH LV -DQ $ FODLP PD\ EH ÂżOHG DW WKH 3RON &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH %DOVDP /DNH :, 5RRP -HQHOO / $QGHUVRQ 3UREDWH 5HJLVWUDU 0RULD - /XGYLJVRQ DWWRUQH\ 3 2 %R[ 2VFHROD :,

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Brian Scott Eliason, 53, Luck, was arrested September 30 for domestic disorderly conduct.

David Alan Shabaiash, 35, Webster, was arrested October 2 for possession of methamphetamine and a Burnett County warrant.

Jared T. Norlander, 38, Centuria, was arrested October 2 for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of metham-

phetamine with intent and a probation hold.

Gregory A. Pederson, 55, Centuria, was arrested October 4 for battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

Jerod Joseph Buck, 28, Frederic, was arrested October 5 for OWI (1st).

Jason Everett Owens, 47, Dresser, was arrested October 6 for OWI (1st), hit and run-prop adjacent, and prohibited

alcohol content > 0.15.

Douglas James Allen, 36, Grantsburg, was arrested October 1 for a probation hold.

Gabriel Steven Bonish, 58, Georgetown, PA, was arrested October 2 for a Pennsylvania warrant and an Ohio warrant.

Dakota Adam Preisler, 18, Osceola, was arrested October 5 for a failure to appear warrant.

POLK COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Carlson William James Kulowand Elise Pauline of Osceola are to be married November 2, 2019.

Richard H. Pederson and Dorie Lynn Pederson of Milltown are to be married October 20, 2019.

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Did you know that breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women? Or that men can get breast cancer? Or that, when caught and treated early, many types of breast cancer have almost a 100% cure rate?

Breast cancer — which occurs when breast cells grow out of control, form a tumor and become malignant — affected more than 250,000 people in 2018, according to the National Cancer Institute. About 3.5 million women are living with breast cancer in the United States, and more than 12% of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes.

The number of deaths from breast cancer is 20.6

Both the cancer and treatment take a hard toll on the body, leading to fatigue, nausea, lowered immunity and many other symptoms.

But it also takes a mental toll, both on the person with cancer and his or her family and

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The reach of breast cancer per 100,000 women per year; the death rate among all cancers (men and women) is 163.5 per 100,000 people, so breast cancer has a much higher rate of survival. It typically responds very well to treatment; almost nine out of 10 women treated for breast cancer are alive five years after their diagnoses. The success of treatment is heavily dependent on how early in the cancer’s development is diagnosed; more than 60% of cases are found in the early stages of cancer, before it’s metastatized to other organs, the treatment of which has a 99% five-year survival rate.

Breast cancer, like all types of cancer, doesn’t have a lot of easy answers about what caus-

es it or what people can do to lessen their chances of developing a tumor.

However, researchers have identified some contributing factors.

A family history of cancer is a big one.

Women whose grandmothers, mothers or sisters had breast cancer

should talk to their doctors about effective testing techniques at an earlier age than is normally recommended. Other possible factors include having dense breast tissue; exposing breast tissue to estrogen because of late menopause, never giving birth, early men-

struation or being older at the birth of a woman’s first child. Taking hormones also may contribute. Health factors like alcohol use and obesity also may contribute to cancer risk for all cancers.

We don’t know how to prevent cancer, but there

are steps women can take that are thought to reduce the risk of breast cancer; these protective factors include estrogen-only hormone therapy after a hysterectomy, healthy eating and exercise and other lifestyle factors.

Breast cancer’s emotional toll friends.

The American Cancer Society talks about how people fighting breast cancer often find themselves overwhelmed with emotion, including depression, anxiety, fear and other feelings of distress.

Even after successful treatment, survivors may feel stress and worry. The ACS says many people are concerned the cancer will come back, or they still feel or see physical effects from the treatment, including surgery

scars and other changes to their body, or effects on other parts of life, such as altered relationships or missing out on opportunities at work.

Cancer is also an expensive disease, leading to financial worry.

Breast cancer can bring with it specific emotional issues.

Mastectomies mean women’s bodies look dramatically different, and they may not like their new look or may struggle to get accustomed to it. Survivors often worry about changed sexuality after breast cancer; this is even more pronounced in young women who have gone through treatment. They worry about the effects of the cancer and subsequent treatments on their fertility.

Chemo also has been connected to early menopause in some women.

Family members, friends and caregivers also may experience many emotions, along

with worry that they can’t help a loved one or don’t know what to do.

According to the ACS, treatment for these emotional issues during and after treatment are critical for overall good health. Many hospitals or cancer treatment centers offer support groups for survivors and family members; talk to your oncologist or primary care provider about connecting with one of those groups, or ask for a referral for a counselor who specializ-

es in such issues.

Churches can often be a source of support for people, while others prefer to join an online support group.

For people with questions or who want general support, the ACS’ Reach to Recovery program matches people in treatment with a local volunteer who had breast cancer who can provide answers, offer support and help make cancer treatment be a less isolating experience.

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Chieftains capture Panthers in important MBC football game

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The St. Croix Central Panthers aren’t used to losing football games.

Since SCC joined the Middle Border conference in 2015 they had been on the losing side of the ledger just six times, three times to Osceola.

When St. Croix Central came to Osceola last Friday it had all of the earmarks of another big time game. Neither team disappointed.

In perhaps the best game of the recent, intense rivalry, St. Croix Central scored a touchdown with 26 seconds left in regulation to cut the Osceola lead to 28-27.

The Panthers decided to try to end things right there by going for a twopoint conversion and the win on the cold and very windy night. The Chieftain defense stood up to the challenge and kept SCC from crossing the goal line in an all or nothing attempt.

“Every player in our program worked hard (last) week to prepare for a moment just like the two-point conversion,” Osceola defensive coor-

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Chieftain defenders meet at the quarterback in a very physical game against St. Croix Central. OHS defeated the Panthers 2827 in a classic game on a very cold and windy night in Osceola.

dinator Jeff Hahn said.

“The scout team players worked hard all week to simulate the St. Croix Central offense, and the starters focused on their

reads so that when they had the opportunity they could play fast and physical. We are very proud of the steps our team took (last) week.”

Chieftain runners turn attention to huge MBC meet this week

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

No doubt St. Croix Central would be trying to recover an on-side kick on the ensuing kickoff.

Panther kicker Jackson Pettit hit a hard driving

kickoff to the front line of the Chieftain defenders which senior Logan Maxon comfortably smothered. The play essentially put an end

to a classic high school football game.

“At that moment all I was thinking was to do everything I could to recover the ball because I knew the game was decided by that kick,” Maxon said. “We practice situations such as this throughout the week preparing for plays that will decide the game.

Overall our team effort throughout the game is what determined our team victory.”

“It was a physical game by both teams,” Osceola coach Scott Newton said.

“Our kids did a great job of competing the entire game. We had opportunities where we could have put our heads down but we stayed together through the tough moments. The Middle Border is an extremely tough conference and we have to be consistent every day in practice to develop as a team.”

Osceola had a couple of impressive drives to open the game. Unfortunately the first one failed to put up points after a fumble on the St. Croix Central 1-yard line. The next time SEE OHS FOOTBALL, PAGE 13

Osceola golf season ends at Sectional meet

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The dress rehearsals are completed.

The Osceola Chieftain cross country team has competed in big meets all season in preparation for the most important meets of the season. Next up for Osceola is the Middle Border conference meet in Somerset on Oct. 17 and then Sectionals and hopefully State.

Osceola’s final tune-up came in Eau Claire at the Old Abe Invitational in weather that was challenging to say the least. The Chieftains were one of 18 schools at the meet that was made up of mostly D-1 teams. The Osceola boys and girls both placed first among the small schools at the meet. The girls team finished fourth among all schools and the boys were eighth. The Chieftains have some of their key runners still nursing injuries so the performances they had were encouraging.

“The weather this season has played a major role in our training and racing but the team handled the snow, wind, and cold like champs,” Osceola coach Rachael Robinson said. “Both the varsity and junior varsity teams won the small school team championship. Many athletes had breakthrough races and ran personal bests. The team also did an excellent job executing important race strategies that will be needed as we head into the tournament series.”

Freshman Rachel Ulrich continues to be extremely impressive for the Osceola harriers. Ulrich placed third overall among 126 varsity runners with a time of 19 minutes, 19 seconds over the 5,000

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Chieftain senior Caroline Gearin will be a key component of Osceola’s quest for an MBC cross country title this Thursday in Somerset.

Osceola completed their regular season with a meet in Eau Claire last Saturday.

meter course. Only Hudson senior Rachel Ball and sophomore Jillian Heth of Eau Claire Memorial were able to beat Ulrich to the finish line. The next four Chieftain runners were within 28 SEE OHS CC, PAGE 13

It was somewhat of a longshot that Osceola Chieftain senior golfer Madi Link would be able to qualify for the State meet in Madison. She had already qualified for the Sectional meet by getting the lowest score of an individual not on a qualifying team at the Regional meet. The competition is even more intense at the Sectional meet and Link gave it a good run but in the end could not advance to State. Link’s score the Sectionals held at Pheasant Hills in Hammond was a 106.

“I had my best round all year driving the ball off the tee and putting so I am very happy with that,” Link said. “Other parts of my game let me down but I feel really good on how I finished the day and season. Overall I am very happy that I decided to participate in golf four years ago. It has helped me build a tremendous amount of SEE OHS GOLF, PAGE 13

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Senior Madi Link braves the cold weather at the start of Sectional play at Pheasant Hills. Link tied for 16th overall among the 48 Sectional golfers.

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Soccer team splits three games for the week

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain soccer team saw a little of everything during their three games last week.

Osceola began the week with a hard earned tie against a talented Somerset Spartan team. The Chieftains then traveled to Barron where they fell to the number seven rated D-4 team in the state.

OHS wrapped up action with a long road trip to Altoona where they fought the Rails and the elements and came home with a satisfying win.

The first time Osceola played Somerset on the Spartans home field things did not go so well.

Somerset scored four goals in each half and defeated the Chieftains 8-1. This time it was a different team that the Spartans faced. Osceola and Somerset played to a scoreless tie in an exciting Middle Border conference matchup.

“The boys played great holding Somerset to a 0-0 tie,” Osceola coach Jonathan Archibald said. “Senior goalkeeper Nolan Claassen made an amazing save on a penalty kick in the 80th minute ensuring his second shutout of the season. The Chiefs had many chances to score in this one but couldn't find the back of the net.”

One chance occurred in the 87th minute when Sean Archibald’s shot banged against the cross bar before falling harmlessly to the turf.

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Next up for Osceola was a trip to Barron to face the Bears. Barron is not a soft touch on any field as they have compiled a 10-1-3 record to date.

“They are a strong team,” Jonathan Ar-

Chiefs away by a score of 6-0.

Osceola finished their week with a return match against the Altoona Rails whom they had defeated in Osceola by a score of 3-0. The first

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Senior Trey Boissy helped the Chieftains to a win over Altoona and a tie against Somerset last week. Osceola will open WIAA Regional play next week in Amery.

chibald said. “Although we managed to hit the woodwork a few times on shots the boys were unable to put one in the net.”

Barron turned the

half was very difficult not only facing Altoona but a strong wind was in the faces of the Chieftains. The Chieftains struck first at the 17 minute mark of the game.

“Trey Boissy made a great finish on a cross sent in by Sean Archibald,” Jonathan Archibald said.

Despite several chances by both teams the score stayed at 1-0 into intermission. In the second half Osceola had the wind at their backs and it paid huge dividends.

At the 47’ mark the Chieftains doubled their lead on a goal by Sean Archibald, assisted by Boissy. Three minutes later Cole Klein set up Archibald for a header of his corner kick.

Archibald scored on a penalty kick at 54’ with Altoona answering with a successful penalty kick at 66’.

“With 15 minutes left and Altoona pressing hard I substituted the starters back on the field,” coach Archibald said. “In the 79th minute Sean Archibald dribbled through a few opponents and made a good slotted shot for his fourth goal of the day. All the boys played hard and are really starting to learn how to play as a team.”

Sean Archibald has been an offensive weapon all season long for Osceola and now has 20 goals and three assists for the season.

Osceola plays at Cumberland on Oct. 17 and opens WIAA Regional play at Amery on Oct. 24.

Amery earned the 4-seed for Regionals while Osceola is the 5-seed.

Nature’s predicting a bad winter

ut your Smartphone away, don’t believe the weatherman and do not check anything online if you’re wondering what kind of winter we’re going to have. You’d get more precise information after walking through some oaks, husking corn and looking at a few bugs. That’s what the Farmer’s Almanac does, as well as the old timers I’ve known before Doppler radar was ever on TV! Woolly worms, also called woolly bears, those fuzzy caterpillars with the black head and tail with the orange center ring, are always sought out to predict winter.

According to folklore, if the orange band is narrow, the winter will be snowy, a wide band means a mild winter while a fuzzier woolly bear means colder than normal. The wolly worms I’ve seen this year seem to be equally divided in three parts Wild River but very fuzzy, meaning this year’s winter will be snowy and cold.

Trails An abundance of acorns portends Jim Bennett a bad winter. I don’t know when I’ve seen more acorns. We had to scoop

them away before we could set up tents at this year’s Duck Camp. The oak in my yard is loaded and squirrels are coming from the neighbor’s woods to feast!

Thicker than normal cornhusks are predictors of a bad winter. While harvesting sweet corn from our garden we noticed the thick husks, which helped in grilling corn this year.

Other things to watch for are woodpeckers sharing a tree, snowy owl sightings, early fall flights of ducks, geese and monarch butterflies. Thicker hair on cows, horses and dogs indicate bad winter. Another nature sighting that predicts a bad winter was numerous fogs appearing in August that we had, as well as mice chewing furiously to get into your house. Having an older house I have noticed more mice and I’m wondering how many mice pelts it takes to make a warm winter jacket.

I’ve also heard that thicker raccoon tails with brighter bands mean a tougher winter as do halos around the sun and moon, overactive squirrels gathering nuts, higher hornets nests which tell how high the snow will rest, taller muskrat houses, honey bees SEE BENNETT, PAGE 15

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OHS CROSS COUNTRY Oct. 12 at Eau Claire Memorial.

Oct. 17 at Somerset.

Chieftain Cross Country Summary Old Abe Invitational Eau Claire, WI October 12, 2019 Team Standings – (girls – 5,000 meters) Top 10 of 17 schools 1) Menomonie 61 2) Eau Claire Memorial 79 3) Hudson 104 4) Osceola 109 5) Glenwood City 162 6) New Richmond 163 7) Chippewa Falls 166 8) Duluth East 240 9) Rice Lake 264 10) River Falls 275 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 3, Rachael Ulrich, 19:19.5 21, Alli Fogelberg, 20:29.1 24, Chloe Backlund, 20:40.4 30, Caroline Gearin, 20:53.4 31, Lauren Ellefson, 20:57.5 (41), Shaylee Feske, 21:16.3 (73), Tia Foster, 22:13.2 Individual winner, Rachel Ball, Hudson, 18:40.7.

Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) Top 10 of 18 schools 1) River Falls 60 2) New Richmond 121 3) Eau Claire Memorial 122 4) D. C. Everest 136 5) Menomonie 137 6) Hudson 141 7) Rice Lake 180 8) Osceola 192 9) Duluth East 211 10) McDonell Central 234 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 21, Quinn McDonald, 17:24.5 26, Zach Solsrud, 17:37.9 27, Sean Rogers, 17:39.7 58, Jacob Hall, 18:19.2 60, David Olson, 18:20.2 (63), Ethan Robinson, 18:26.3 (77), Blake Slater, 18:48.5 Individual winner, Tony Weeks, Hudson, 16:17.8.

SCF CROSS COUNTRY Oct. 25 Sectional at Boyceville.

Nov. 2 State at Wisconsin Rapids.

Saints Cross Country Summary Amery Invitational October 8, 2019 Team Standings – (girls – 5,000 meters) 1) Glenwood City 37 2) Amery 65 3) Somerset 114 4) Prescott 127 5) Unity 160 6) Elk Mound 165 7) Baldwin-Woodville 176 8) Grantsburg 188 9) Boyceville 236 10) St. Croix Falls 247 11) Clear Lake 280 12) Webster 302 13) Frederic/Luck 339 St. Croix Falls Individuals (overall place, name, time) 18, Sierra Braund, 22:57.10 43, Payden Bainbridge, 24:35.91 59, Alise Wiehl, 25:40.33 60, Emily Hahn, 25:41.52 67, Abby Jensen, 26:20.98 (73), Jessi Peterson, 27:58.45 (75), Aleah Jensen, 28:06.52 Individual winner, Adeline Goeltl, Somerset, 20:48.85.

Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) 1) Elk Mound 37 2) Prescott 107 3) Clear Lake 121 4) Amery 123 5) Unity 145 6) Glenwood City 152 7) Boyceville 179 8) Somerset 206 9) Grantsburg 209 10) Birchwood 216 11) St. Croix Falls 278 12) Baldwin-Woodville 287 13) Webster 392 St. Croix Falls Individuals (overall place, name) 29, Mason Peer, 18:57.67 54, Viktor Knigge, 19:52.06 57, Tristan Hanson, 19:56.68 60, Kegan Koshiol, 20:03.08 78, Hunter Stelton, 21:38.44 (80), Jack Kessler, 21:43.82 (87), Mateo Villanueva, 24:54.06

Individual winner, Matthew Marcinske, Birchwood, 16:21.31.

OHS FOOTBALL Oct. 18 at Ellsworth.

Osceola Football Statistics St. Croix Central at Osceola (unofficial) October 11, 2019 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) OHS, Carlson 14-78, Schmidt 5-12, Germain 15-158-2, Johnson 8-24, Team 1-(-2). SCCHS, Siler 16-50-2, Holzer 21-68, Kopacz 1157, Bloom 5-25-1, Roussopoulos 3-33.

Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) OHS, Schmidt 1-1-36-1-0. SCCHS, Holzer 1-3-61-0-0.

Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) OHS, Germain 1-36-1. SCCHS, Kopacz 1-61.

Punts OHS, none. SCCHS, Dado 2-3517.5 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; OHS 270, SCCHS 233.

Yards per Carry; OHS 6.3, SCCHS 4.2.

Yards Passing; OHS 36, SCCHS 61.

Yards per Attempt Passing; OHS 36.0, SCCHS 20.3.

Total Yards; OHS 306, SCCHS 294.

Total Plays; OHS 44, SCCHS 59.

First Downs; OHS 14, SCCHS 13.

Kickoff Returns; OHS 3-53-17.7 ave.

SCCHS 4-86-21.5 ave.

Punt Returns; OHS none, SCCHS none.

Penalties; OHS 2-15, SCCHS 5-30.

Turnovers; OHS 3 (3 fumbles), SCCHS none.

Scoring 2 F SCCHS 14 OHS 7 28

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First Quarter OHS – Germain 38 run (Carlson kick), 5:46 Second Quarter OHS – Johnson 2 run (Carlson kick), 5:41 SCC – Siler 1 run (Pettit kick), 1:47 Third Quarter SCC – Siler 18 run (Pettit kick), 9:59 OHS – Germain 37 pass from Schmidt (Carlson kick), 8:21 SCC – Holzer 4 run (Pettit kick), 0:19 Fourth Quarter OHS – Germain 8 run (Carlson kick), 7:00 SCC – Bloom 4 run (run failed), 0:26

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Oct. 18 at Ladysmith.

St. Croix Falls Football Statistics (unofficial) Cameron at SCF October 11, 2019 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) SCF, Oye 6-941, Erickson 3-70-2, Glenna 2-55-1, Fisk 2-53-1, Kemp 6-44, Rode 1-33-1, Leahy 3-32-1, Will 2-24-2, Guggisberg 2-13, Steffen 1-12, Imhoff 2-7, Clark 1-1. CHS, Schuman 20-27, #35 10-17, Foss 12-13, Holdeman 5-4.

Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) SCF, none. CHS, Foss 4-8-97-1-1.

Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) SCF, none. CHS Schuman 2-50, Holdeman 1-34-1, Gillett 1-13.

Punts (att / yds / ave) SCF, none. CHS Schuman, 4-101-25.3 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; SCF 437, CHS 61.

Yards per Carry; SCF 13.7, CHS 1.6.

Yards Passing; SCF 0, CHS 97.

Yards per Attempt Passing; SCF na, CHS 12.1.

Total Yards; SCF 437, CHS 158.

Yards per Play; SCF 13.7, CHS 3.5.

Total Plays; SCF 32, CHS 45.

First Downs; SCF 19, CHS 9.

Kickoff Returns; SCF 1-8-8.0 ave. CHS 6-53-8.8 ave.

Punt Returns; SCF 3-19-6.3 ave. CHS none.

Penalties; SCF 6-60, CHS 0-0.

Turnovers; SCF none, CHS 2 (fumble, interception).

Scoring 3 CHS 0 6 SCFHS 13

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First Quarter SCFHS – Erickson 51 run (Bents kick), 11:50 SCFHS – Fisk 32 run (Bents kick), 9:39 SCFHS - Erickson 5 run (kick failed), 5:11 SCFHS – Will 10 run (kick failed), 1:00 Second Quarter SCFHS – Leahy 16 run (Bents kick), 10:29 SCFHS – Oye 27 run (kick failed), 2:40 Third Quarter SCFHS – Will 14 run (kick failed), 6:29 SCFHS – Glenna 17 run (Imhoff kick), 2:24 Fourth Quarter CHS – Holdeman 34 pass from Foss (run failed), 8:15 SCFHS – Rode 33 run (Imhoff kick), 4:50

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OHS FOOTBALL: MBC FROM PAGE 11

Osceola got the ball they covered 42 yards in three plays to take a 7-0 lead.

Matt Germain scampered the last 38 yards on a beautiful counter play.

Logan Johnson doubled the Osceola lead with a two yard run midway through the second quarter. St. Croix Central got back into the game with a touchdown late in the first half on a one yard plunge by Gabe Siler.

Osceola hoped to get that touchdown back when they received the opening kickoff of the second half, but turned the ball over for the second time in the game on their first play from scrimmage. Siler scored for the second time in the game to knot the score at 14.

Osceola shook off the disappointment and regained the lead on their next possession.

The Chieftains scored on a five play drive with the last 37 yards coming on a pass from Aaron Schmidt to Germain.

“The counter (earlier in the game) brought the momentum on our side and after that drive we were confident in our abilities,” Germain said

about his first touchdown. “We knew it was going to be a roller coaster kind of game, knowing that we needed to keep the momentum going throughout. Later in the game we called that pass and we knew if we executed we’d have a positive play. Both of these plays enabled us to keep bringing our physicality to this game and helped us believe that we could overcome anything they threw at us.”

St. Croix Central came back, as good teams do, and scored on a long 76 yard, 15 play drive to re-knot the score at 21.

Osceola then went on a 62 yard drive to retake the lead with Germain scoring from eight yards away. That touchdown put the Chieftains up to stay when SCC failed on their two-point attempt after their touchdown with 26 seconds to play.

“It was a great game for our seniors and our last home game of the year,” Newton said. “We travel to Ellsworth on Friday.

They have some very athletic young skilled athletes. They have speed and will put the ball in the air. We will need to be able to make plays in space.”

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confidence in myself and my game. I’m very appreciative to my coaches and family who have helped me achieve my goals.”

“Watching Madi, our captain of the golf team and a senior make it to Sectionals was just what you hope for as a coach for your players,” Osceola coach Lisa Richert said. “Madi has had a great four years of golf and has been a leader in so many ways. Sectionals was all about celebrating her. She has worked hard to develop great skills and has the most consistent drive and distance with her driver that I have seen in a long time. She brought her driver, putter and her mental toughness to finish 16th overall and remained competitive the whole day. I think she would credit her swing coach, her dad, many other coaches and her dedication to practicing with a purpose, which have helped her develop an awesome golf game.”

The top two teams at Sectionals advanced to State which included Prescott with a team score of 390 and St. Croix Central with a 395 total. Holly Carlson of Ellsworth, Kieman Smith of Northwestern and Somerset’s Haley Myers qualified for State as individuals. Middle Border conference teams did very well at Sectionals with Ellsworth and Somerset having the third and fourth best team scores respectively.

“Coach Pam Kaiser and I feel like we have had a great season,” Richert said. “We had a season of new golfers, mixed weather, great mindsets, dedication, friendships, goals and fun. The list is long. Every practice was full of laughs, hard work and skill building. Every match goals we made, clubs were swung, and putts tapped in. We may have come up short overall this year but our mindsets are great and we are ready for more.”

The future looks bright for the Osceola golf team as Link was the only senior on the team. The Chieftains will return the rest of their varsity golfers from this season. The 2019 roster was small and Richert is hopeful of adding several prospects for the 2020 season.

“Next year the only golfer who will be leaving us is Madi,” Richert summarized. “As we wish her well in her next adventures in life no matter where it takes her we are just as excited to see the girls on the golf team continue working on their skills and their mental toughness for the game.”

“Golf is a very rewarding sport and I hope that more girls decide to give it a try in the years to come,” Link said.

Chieftain volleyball team surges to top of MBC

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

It was a very good week for the Osceola Chieftain volleyball team. Osceola entered the week with a 3-0 Middle Border conference record with a pair of tough contests coming up on their schedule. The Chieftains traveled to Prescott to take on the Cardinals and then had a home match with the undefeated St. Croix Central Panthers. Osceola did what they needed to do, first coming home with a win in four games at Prescott and then sweeping the Panthers in three straight games. With two conference games left the Chieftains are the only undefeated team in the MBC at 5-0.

Osceola got off to a fast start in Prescott taking the first game 25-20 and followed that up with a convincing 25-11 win in game two. The Cardinals fought back to close the deficit to two games to one with a 25-22 win in the third game. The Chieftains finished off the pesky Prescott team with a 25-22 win in game four.

The win set up a match of two unbeaten MBC teams two days later in Osceola. St. Croix Central came to challenge the Chieftains with the winners gaining the inside track on the conference title. Osceola never trailed in the first game after starting out with a 4-0 lead. SCC closed to within a point five times, the last one at 13-12, but could never quite catch the Chieftains. Osceola stretched their lead to five at 17-12 and then 19-14 and then pulled away from the Panthers.

Addi Anderson served the game point for the Chieftains as Osceola came away with a 25-16 win in the first game.

St. Croix Central was determined to even the match in the second game as they broke to a 12-6 lead.

Osceola did not panic and chipped away, eventually tying the Panthers at 15. SCC got their final lead of the game at 16-15 but the Chieftains scored 10 of the game’s last 15 points to edge the Panthers 25-21.

“Great week in conference getting two important victories,” Osceola coach Holly Johnson said. “(We) showed our mental toughness in game two against St. Croix Central coming from a six point deficit, closing the gap and securing the win.”

The big Chieftain comeback seemed to take the wind out of the Panthers’ sails. Osceola broke to an 11-0 lead in the third game behind the pinpoint serves of Hailey Ebert. St. Croix Central fought back and got to within five points at 23-18 but the Chieftains secured the sweep by taking the last two points of the game to win 25-18.

“At the beginning of the year our team picked the phrase ‘Rise’ as our team saying,” Osceola junior Mathea Leiskau said. “We knew we were going to face challenges and adversity through the season and that we would have to be able to bounce back and be resilient. Things aren’t always going to go our way but if we focus on the two things that we have complete control of, our effort and our attitudes, then we will ‘Rise’ to our fullest potential.”

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Sydney Bents is one of eight seniors on the Osceola volleyball team that has streaked to the top of the MBC standings. The Chieftains are 5-0 with two game to play in the conference.

Last Saturday Osceola traveled to Altoona and competed in the Rails’ tournament. The Chieftains had a good day against some impressive competition.

Osceola defeated Eau Claire Memorial (25-20, 26-28, 15-13) and Cadott (23-25, 28-26, 15-12) but lost to Hudson (25-23, 25-18), Grantsburg (32-30, 25-13) and Eau Claire North (26-24, 25-18).

“We displayed our toughness again against Cadott being down 12-6 in game three and pulling out a win,” Johnson said. “(We are) taking strides each week in the right direction.”

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seconds of each other.

Junior Alli Fogelberg finished 21st followed by sophomore Chloe Backlund (24th), Caroline Gearin (30th) and Lauren Ellefson (31st).

The boys were led by Quinn McDonald who finished in 17:24.5 placing 21st overall. McDonald was followed by Zach Solsrud (26th), Sean Rogers (27th), Jacob Hall (58th) and David Olson (60th).

Osceola now will turn their full attention to the MBC meet in Somerset.

This is an all or nothing meet where the best team that day brings home the Middle Border conference championship crown. If you are not ready on that day your hopes for a title can

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Seniors Blake Slater (Chieftain on left) and teammate David Olson will toe the starting line for the MBC conference meet in Somerset on Thursday. The team is hoping to be at full strength when they compete for the conference title.

be dashed in a hurry.

“We’ve been training hard and had our eye on conference all year,” Gearin said. “Osceola is ready and excited for the conference meet.

I’m proud of be a part of such a supportive team.

We work hard together and fight through every course and we’re going to bring that team spirit to Somerset.”

Solsrud knows what it will take to challenge for the top spot in the MBC. “If we as a team want to claim the title we have to leave everything thing we have out on the course,” he said.

After the conference meet Osceola will compete at the Sectional meet in St. Croix Central on Oct. 26.

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The high school cross country career is winding down for SCF high school seniors Hunter Stelton and Jack Kessler as they competed in the Amery Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Saints cross country team finishes regular season, preps for conference meet

BY COACH ADAM KOVAR

Where and When: Amery Invitational Oct. 8.

Summary/Results: The St. Croix Falls Saints girls’ varsity team placed tenth out of 13 teams at the Amery Invitational. The Saints were led by Sierra Braund who finished 18th overall with a time of 22 minutes, 58 seconds for 5,000 meters over a tough, hilly course. The SCF boys’ team placed 11th out of 13 teams led by Mason Peer (18:57) who finished 29th overall.

Highlights: “I thought Sierra Braund ran a strong race on the girls’ side,” Saints coach Adam Kovar said. “She took it out fast and had a strong kick at the end to finish in the top 20. On the boys side I felt that Tristan Hanson ran a really good race and it was great to see him be competitive and show what he is capable of doing.”

What it means: “This was our last regular season cross country meet and it was good for us to see where we are as a team and what we need to improve upon going into the conference meet on Tuesday in Webster.”

Upcoming: The Lakeland conference meet was held on Tuesday, Oct. 15th in Webster. The Saints will be in action again at the Sectional meet in Boyceville on Oct. 26.

Minutes of Osceola

School Board Proceedings The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola was held in the Boardroom on September 25, 2019. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Brooke Kulzer at 6:00 P.M. with roll call taken: Pete Kammerud – yes; Craig Brunclik –yes, Brian Meyer – yes; Rosanne Anderson-absent; and Brooke Kulzer - yes. In addition, Superintendent Mark Luebker, Business Manager Lynette Edwards, Director of Instruction Dr. Rebecca Styles attended the meeting.

Persons who requested an audience with the Board: Ron Cormican shared an article about board presence and suggested the Board to visit the four school buildings on a regular basis.

A Brian Meyer/Craig Brunclik motion was made to approve the consent agenda without any items removed for further discussion. Motion Carried.

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Sophomore Missy Jones watches her putt on the fourth hole of the Sectional golf tournament at Pheasant Hills in Hammond. Jones will return next season with three of the other four varsity members in hopes of continuing to build the SCF program.

Missy Jones competes in Sectional golf tournament for Saints

BY COACH KATIE JACOBSON

When and Where: October 8th at Pheasant Hills in Hammond, WI Summary: St. Croix Falls Saint’s golfer Missy Jones competed at the Sectional golf meet held at Pheasant Hills in Hammond. The tournament was played over 18 holes with the top two teams and the top three individuals not on a qualifying team earning a trip to the State meet. Prescott earned the top spot with a team score of 390 and St. Croix Central also punched their ticket to State by finishing second with a team score of 395. Holly Carlson of Ellsworth, Kieman Smith of Northwestern and Somerset’s Haley Myers qualified as individuals.

Comments: “Sophomore Missy Jones competed in her first Sectionals this year,” St. Croix Falls coach Katie Jacobson said.

“She shot a 56 on the front nine which kept her close to the pack but then shot a 70 on the back nine leaving her short of qualifying for State. It was a great experience and we hope that we can send a couple more (to Sectionals) next year.

Missy is only a sophomore so she can set her goals high and we will work towards achieving that. It was a great season for the Lady Saints and I look forward to being back on the course with them next summer.”

Upcoming: With the Sectional meet completed St. Croix Falls now focuses on the 2020 season. The Saints will return their entire team for next year except for senior Maddy Stensven.

held on September 4, 2019 Hires, Resignations, and Recognitions. Resignation(s): Tyson Korb, Phy Ed. Teacher Recognition(s): Karen Swanson, OMS Certified Aide, Briana McLagan, OIS Certified Aide, Jackie Awe, Wrap Around Aide, Rhonda Bastian, Kids Klub Aide, Bonnie Newville, OIS Cook, Bailey Anderson, OES Certified Aide, Mariah Schlosser, OMS Certified Aide Hire(s): Lisa Thom, OMS Guidance Counselor A Pete Kammerud/Brian Meyer motion was made to approve the payment of bills from General Fund with Hand Payables 94568, ACH 201900023-201900035, computerized checks numbered 176526-176703 for a total of $759,949.93. Motion Carried.

A Pete Kammerud/Craig Brunclik motion was made to approve 2019-2020 Parent Contract for Transportation to Non-Public Schools. Motion Carried.

Guiding Principles presented by Mark Luebker. This is a document that we have used and updated annually for the past four years. A suggestion was made to add this to our staff handbook and on our district website.

A Craig Brunclik/Brian Meyer motion was made to approve Official 2019 Summer School Pupil Count. Presented by Business Manager, Lynette Edwards. We had 97 Full Time Equivalents participate in June 2019. Motion Carried. Preview of 2019 Third Friday in September Pupil Count. Presented by Business Manager, Lynette Edwards. The final approval will be at the October 9, 209 Board meeting.

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SCF senior John Wiehl scored one goal for Unity/St. Croix Falls at Spooner.

SCF/Unity soccer has another big week

BY COACH CRAIG ZIPPERER

When and Where: Oct. 8 at Spooner Outcome: St. Croix Falls/Unity 4, Spooner 0 Summary: The St. Croix Falls/Unity soccer team continued their stellar play with a 4-0 win over the Spooner Rails. Goals were scored by Connor Pruden, Layton Borst, John Wiehl, and Kullan Parks.

Comments: “Playing out the second meeting with Hayward the kids were eager to increase their record and continue a one loss season,” SCF/Unity coach Craig Zipperer said. “They hope to continue that on the last game of the season against Osceola.”

When and Where: October 10th at Hayward Outcome: SCF/Unity 2, Hayward 1 Summary: “St. Croix Falls/Unity notched their second win of the week with a hard fought 2-1 win over the Hayward Hurricanes.

Goals were scored by Joey DeLuca and Carson Cross.

Comments: “The kids are doing a great job of controlling the tempo of the games.” Zipperer said.

Upcoming: After completing their regular season with a game in Osceola on Oct. 15th the Saints ready themselves for WIAA tournament play. Regionals begin on Oct. 22.

how these athletes would prioritize their time per sport. Motion Carried.

Any other business before the Board: Mark Luebker suggested Board to attend the WASB Region 1 Regional Meeting & the Strategies to Retain & Compensate Teachers Workshop on October 16, 2019.

The next scheduled committee meeting is Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in the Boardroom. The next scheduled regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom. A Pete Kammerud/Brian Meyer motion was made to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1) (c) and (f) to consider the employment and compensation of any employee and for preliminary consideration of a specific matter which, if discussed in public, could have an adverse impact on the reputation of those involved. a. Individual Contracts Roll call taken: Pete Kammerud – yes; Craig Brunclik -yes; and Brooke Kulzer -yes; Brian Meyer - yes; Rosanne Anderson- absent. In addition, Superintendent Mark Luebker attended the meeting. A Brian Meyer/Craig Brunclik motion was made to adjourn Executive Session. Motion Carried.

Brooke Kulzer announced no official action was taken. A Pete Kammerud/Brian Meyer motion was made to adjourn. Motion carried Adjourn Pete Kammerud, Clerk WNAXLP

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BENNETT: Bad weather coming based on nature’s predictions skins, notable in our garden this year. I see that meteorologists are predicting slightly above normal precipitation with coldest temperatures in mid-winter along with the heaviest snows with an early spring thaw. So take your pick— weatherman or woolly worm!

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secluding earlier in hives, ants marching in lines, pigs gathering sticks and larger than usual spider webs. A hard winter is coming If you see higher anthills and crows gathering together more often.

A few other predictors I’ve noticed this year was the heat wave we had in August; bees nesting in trees, bigger and more pinecones, (my pine trees are loaded this year) and brighter fall foliage. An obvious one to me is thicker onion-

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Look what I found! First snow of the year October 11 along my garage.

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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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometimes you have to make others work to earn your affection, Aries. You can’t make it easy for everyone, and that’s fine. Set your own criteria for friendships.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 After several meaningful conversations with a confidante, your mind may be changed on an important topic, Taurus. Embrace this newfound perspective.

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this week you may need to throw caution to the wind. People may be surprised at your spontaneity.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Listen carefully to what others are saying, Leo. You have to find the meaning between the words; otherwise, you can’t get the bigger picture others are seeing.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Let a few laughs out this week if the pressure builds, Virgo. You have been pushing yourself, and it’s easy for stress to build up. Laughter is the best medicine for this.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 A celebration could be in your near future, Libra. You do not know the reason for the excitement just yet, but the details will slowly emerge. Enjoy the ride!

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have some insider information that could get you into usually locked doors or special meetings. Use this to your advantage to get ahead this week.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may choose to be understated in your approach to a relationship, Capricorn.

However, those closest to you understand that bigger emotions are brewing beneath the surface.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A few deep breaths and a mantra that “everything will be okay” can help you sail through

some pressures at work this week, Aquarius. The dust will soon settle.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if the right answers do not come to you promptly, then you may not be looking in the right places. Ponder the situation a bit longer.

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Golden Honey Spice Crunch Cake

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ecently, I enjoyed meeting the president of Spy House Coffee in Minneapolis. We hit it off immediately and started talking about all things food. We kept circling back to seasonal foods and eating them at their peak, especially maple syrup, blueberries, and pumpkin.

We don’t eat seasonally like we used to. Nowadays, so many foods are available year round.

They are shipped in from remote destinations.

Honey is super seasonal and one of my favorite fall local foods. It is available year round, but in the Midwest it is usually harvested in the fall.

In the Midwest, most honey is from clover or wildflowers, but you can also find cranberry, basswood, and more. According Wild Chow blackberry, to the National Honey Board, there are more than 300 different types Lisa Erickson of honey in the United States.

Each kind of honey will impart a slightly different flavor to your baked goods or even something as simple as a slice of toast. One way you can tell the difference between different kinds of honey is by color. Usually, the darker the honey, the stronger the flavor.

For this recipe, you can use any honey you have on hand, but I suggest trying buckwheat honey.

Buckwheat honey is more pungent and imparts a malty-molasses flavor. A little bit goes a long way.

Taste it as you add it to this recipe and reduce the amount if you think it’s too strong.

Golden Honey Spice Crunch Cake 1 package cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup honey 1 cup sugar 6 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. almond extract 3 cups cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. turmeric 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. nutmeg Honey Crunch Glaze 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup buckwheat honey (or any kind of honey) 2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans Pinch of salt

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40. Gelatinous water creature 41. Good friend 42. Arab ruler 43. Capital of Belgian province Hainaut 44. English broadcaster 45. Soviet Socialist Republic 46. Affirmative 47. Trigonometric function (abbr.)

Preheat oven to 325º. Grease and flour a large Bundt cake pan; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy with a hand mixer; about 2 minutes. Add the butter. Mix until combined; slowly add honey. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg. Add vanilla and almond extract.

In another large bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and the nutmeg. Add the flour mixture to the creamed ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over stir. Pour into prepared Bundt pan and bake for 60-80 minute until cake is fully baked (when a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean). Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes. Turn cake out onto a cooling rack. Cool until warm and move to a serving platter.

In a small saucepan, heat the butter, honey, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add nuts and salt. Stir to combined. Remove from heat and pour over the top of the cake. Slice and serve immediately.

Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www. wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@ gmail.com.

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Seniors Bennett Bergmann (#53) and Garrett Brown (#65) team up for a tackle during the Saints 59-6 win over the Cameron comets.

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Saints roll over Cameron

Junior Emily McCurdy digs for the ball.

St. Croix Falls maintains lead in Lakeland volleyball

BY COACH JEN NELSON

When and Where: October 8 at Webster Outcome: St. Croix Falls 3, Webster 1 Summary: St. Croix Falls upped their Lakeland conference record to 9-0 with a tough 3-1 win over the Webster Tigers.

SCF opened the match with a 25-19 decision in game one and grabbed the second game with a 25-20 decision. Webster fought back in game three with a 25-20 win sending the match into a fourth game. The Saints finished off the Tigers with a dominating 25-10 win in game four.

Comments: “Webster is always a fun scrappy match to play,” St. Croix Falls coach Jen Nelson said.

Stats leaders: Lucia Neuman 2 aces, 5 kills, 45 assists and 9 digs; Sidney Hoverman 27 kills, 3 blocks and 13 digs; Olivia Miron 11 kills and 3 blocks; Kylie Broten 7 kills and 5 blocks; Emily McCurdy 6 kills, 2 aces and 12 digs; Riley Henk 15 digs; Sydnei Larson 2 aces.

When and Where: October 10 at St. Croix Falls Outcome: St. Croix Falls 3, Frederic 0 Summary: The Saints swept Frederic in three straight games to up their conference mark to 10-0 with two conference games to play. St. Croix Falls won game one 25-6, game two 25-11 and game three 25-10 to complete the sweep.

When and Where: October 10 at St. Croix Falls Outcome: St. Croix Falls 2, Turtle Lake 1 Summary: The Saints defeated Turtle Lake in a non-conference game.

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When and Where: October 11 at St. Croix Falls Outcome: St. Croix Falls 59, Cameron 6 Summary: On paper it was a game that St. Croix Falls should win. They needed the win to improve their playoff hopes. Cameron came to town in search of their first win of the season. They did not find it on the Saints’ home turf. SCF dominated the game roaring to a 39-0 halftime lead and a 52-0 lead after three quarters before finishing with a 59-6 win.

Comments: “Great team effort against Cameron this week,” St. Croix coach Grant Belisle said. “We were able to get most players into the game. It's fun to watch the seniors play at possibly their last home game and it's fun to get the young players in as well.”

Stats: St. Croix Falls had 12 different players carry the pigskin at least once during the game. The Saints rolled up 437 rushing yards and averaged an amazing 13.7 yards per carry.

SCF had seven different players find the end zone at least one time during the game.

What this Means: With the win St. Croix Falls secures at least a tie for fifth place in the 10-team Heart O’North conference. Northwestern is currently in first place with an 8-0 record with Cumberland one game behind at 7-1.

Upcoming: The Saints complete their regular season this Friday with a game in Ladysmith. The Lumberjacks are currently in eighth place in the conference standings. “We really need to finish the season with a strong effort against Ladysmith,” Belisle said. “Although Ladysmith's record doesn't look great, they have played the tough teams well this season. They have some great athletes in the backfield and have a few tough linemen. We will have our hands full.”

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Ella Salewski (pictured) and playing partner Mikayla Quigley advanced to Sectionals before having to settle for third place at the No. 2 doubles spot, narrowly missing a trip to State.

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The Osceola Chieftain team started tournament action in Baldwin for sub-sectional play. Despite playing some good tennis Osceola was able to advance just their No. 2 doubles team of Ella Salewski and Makayla Quigley to Sectionals.

Salewski and Quigley won their first sub-sectional match with a win over a team from Ellsworth. The Chieftain duo punched their ticket to Sectionals with a win over Lainey Zurn and Grace Bever from Barron.

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The St. Croix Valley EMS made a very generous donation to the St. Croix Falls District Backpack Program this week. We thank them for their great community support. Jessica Keeney (left)and Michelle Anderson (right)from the EMS present the check to Denise Sinclear Todd (center) from the St. Croix Falls School District.

from No.1 doubles when they lost to Baldwin-Woodville,” coach Beth Friedrichsen said.

“They had not beaten them yet this season and they started off so strong and they were ready to beat them because both Paige and Maddie knew what was on the line and what they were battling for. My heart is sad for them. For Hope Lowney to play in a ‘pigtail’ match to then have to play the 1-seed from Regis was impressive. Sophia LaVigne had a great first round against Rice Lake and then she also had an eye-opening match against Regis.”

The Osceola doubles team of Salewski and Quigley advanced to Sectional play but lost in the opening round in a close match to Medford. The Chieftain pair came back to defeat Rice Lake in a match

for third place.

“Ella and Makayla started their day off against Medford,” Friedrichsen said. “They were pretty nervous and it would have been a different story if they would have been able to calm down right away but playing indoors with fans right on the side is a different environment. Their second match, the match for third place, was a tough one. It is hard to motivate the players for their match when they know that their hopes for a trip to State are gone, but, man, did those two dig deep and really played their best.

That is what it was all about, who was going to play their best tennis for their own personal esteem, and of course it was the Chieftains who succeeded.”

Salewski and Quigley were two of the four Chieftain seniors who finished their tennis careers in tournament

play. Despite being knocked out short of her goal of State Quigley thought about what she had accomplished.

“Starting tennis my sophomore year I was super excited but also very timid because it was something new that I’ve never played before,” Quigley began.

“After completing my first year and making new friends I realized it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

It was really great to end my senior year by going to Sectionals. I was so honored to play with such a positive and great athlete like Ella. Tennis took on a huge part of my high school experience but the best part of tennis was not just “playing the best sport in the world” as Coach Friedrichsen would say but was being instructed by such great coaches and being surrounded by such great girls.”

SCOREBOARD FROM PAGE 12 Heart O’North Football Standings October 11, 2019 (all games played are conference games) W-L 1) Northwestern 8-0 2) Cumberland 7-1 3) Bloomer 6-2 3) Hayward 6-2 5) St. Croix Falls 4-4 6) Spooner 3-5 6) Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 3-5 8) Ladysmith2-6 9) Barron 1-7 10) Cameron0-8 Scores from October 4th St. Croix Falls 59, Cameron 6

Northwestern 42, Bloomer 18 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 28, Barron 6 Hayward 35, Ladysmith 7 Cumberland 22, Spooner 18

OHS BOYS SOCCER Oct. 17 at Cumberland.

SCF BOYS SOCCER Oct. 22 Regional.

Oct. 24 Regional.

Oct. 25 Regional.

Oct. 31 Sectional.

Nov. 2 Sectional.

Nov. 7 State at Milwaukee.

OHS GIRLS TENNIS Osceola Chieftain Tennis Results Osceola at Sub-Sectionals and Sectionals

October 7th - 10th, 2019 Singles No. 1) Hope Lowney (O), def. Amber Wettarau (Unity/Luck), 6-1, 6-2 Caroline Kowieski (Eau Claire Regis) def.

Lowney, 6-0, 6-2 No. 2) Sophie Whitley (A), def. Jam Dannenmueller (O), 6-2, 6-1 No.3) Sophia LaVigne (O), def. Aria Hanson (Rice Lake), 6-3, 6-1 Arianna Smith (Eau Claire Regis) def.

LaVigne, 6-3, 6-1 No. 4) Tegwen Romportl (Rice Lake), def. Caitlin Karun (O), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) Doubles No. 1) Jessica Jarvis/Libby Whirry, (B-W) def. Paige Dvorak/Maddie Jensen (O), 7-5, 6-3 No. 2) Ella Salewski/Makayla Quigley (O), def. Marissa Maurer/Leah Pieper

(Ellsworth), 6-1, 6-1 Salewski /Quigley def. Lainey Zurn/ Grace Bever (Barron), 7-5, 7-5 Brooke Sommer/Kailee Mann (Medford) def. Salewski/Quigley, 6-4, 6-3 Salewski/Quigley def. Samantha Brown/Lexington Berger (Rice Lake), 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 No. 3) Allison Albrightson/Brooke Albrightson (BW) def. Kathryn Marek/ Rachel Olson (O), 6-2, 6-0

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Oct. 24 Regional.

Oct. 26 Regional.

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Nov. 2 Sectional.

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to remind hunters and wildlife observers planning fall and winter outdoor activities throughout Wisconsin that deer baiting and feeding is prohibited in 52 counties. Some counties, specifically in the northwest and southern areas, are newly added to the ban list.

Deer baiting and feeding bans are implemented as a tool to limit the spread of disease and specifically the deadly and highly contagious deer disease, known as chronic wasting disease (CWD). Bans on baiting and feeding are established within a geographic range of any confirmed CWD case and impact the entire county.

“In order to protect the state’s natural resources - in this case, our whitetail deer population - it is important to know and to follow the baiting and feeding bans in the county you hunt or where you live and enjoy watching wildlife,” DNR Chief Warden Todd Schaller said. “Baiting and feeding encourages deer to congregate, and have direct contact, thereby increasing the chances of spreading diseases within the herd.”

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The deposit or placement of material to feed or attract the deer comes with a fine between $343.50 and $1,000.

Feeders for birds and smaller mammals remain legal.

“Feeders for these smaller animals and birds must be within 50 yards of your home,” Schaller said, adding, “And at a height that a deer cannot access it.”

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Stat. §169.06, subd. 5(3) (i) provides, in part, as follows: “Vehicular traffic facing a circular red signal alone must stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until a green indication is shown.”

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Drive Defensively: Before you enter an intersection after the light has turned green for you, take a second after the light changes and look both ways before proceeding.

Technology to combat red light running is being tested by MDOT in St. Cloud as of June 2019.

One camera focuses on the signal, the second camera on the vehicle, and when there is an infraction, a readily available police officer is alerted to stop the vehicle and issue a citation to the driver. The ticket is $185.00. It could be more if the driving is careless or reckless in nature as those are misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. So drive cautiously out there so we don’t see you in court.

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