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Rochford resigns from Dresser

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Rhubarb Days Decked out in a cape and temporary tattoo, Mack Hagen, 3, plays with Emett Graber, 2, at the St. Croix Railway’s Superhero Training Camp station. The training camp kicked off the Osceola Public Library’s summer reading program. More photos of Rhubarb Days on page 23.

Two canoers found safe on St. Croix

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Osceola Fire & Rescue and Ambulance personnel deployed a rescue boat at the Osceola Landing during the rescue of two canoers who capsized on June 2.

from the river.

The two were brought back to the landing by rescue boat shortly before 8 p.m.

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Two canoers who capsized on the St. Croix River last Tuesday were found, wet and cold, but otherwise safe.

Area emergency responders, including Osceola Fire & Rescue and Osceola Area Ambulance Service, were called to the Osceola Landing shortly before 6 p.m. on June 2.

Osceola Fire Chief Don Stark said the two women were found upstream of the landing, unharmed and drying out. After capsizing, the women lost their canoe and several personal items, but were able to call for help

Jim Rochford, Jr. resigned from Dresser’s v village board o of trustees o on May 25 a after wrest tling with w whether he h time and had e energy to fulRochford fill responsibilities to both his family and the village.

“My kids are getting to the age where they have activities four nights a week,” Rochford wrote in an email. “I help coach their teams and drive them around. We want to take some time to take them out of the state in the summer.”

He noted that he would sincerely miss being a trustee.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the board and working with the Village staff,” he wrote. “The last 10 years have gone by in the blink of an eye, and in 10 more both of my boys will nearly be out of the house — and I just want to soak as much in as I can.”

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an Beseler accepted the resignation with both understanding and regret.

“Jim and I have spent a lot of time together,” he said. “I remember nine years ago when I convinced him to run. …

He’s served us very well and he will be missed.”

Other trustees echoed the sentiments.

Beseler has a replacement for Rochford in mind, but invited nominations from other trustees in the event that his candidate declines.

Pizzeria expansion A resolution to discontinue a portion of West Main St. currently used as an alleyway was passed June 1, putting the wheels in motion to enable expansion of the Village Pizzeria. Residents can weigh in on the change at the public hearing, June 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Squad car radio The village will move forward with upgrades to the squad car computer using funds from the Assigned Office Equipment Fund. The change

Darryl Christensen, 49, Amery, pleaded not guilty June 3 to sexually assaulting inmates at the Polk County Jail. His case will be heard at a jury trial scheduled for December 7 at 9 a.m.

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cluding intercourse, multiple times while they were incarcerated at the jail.

Prior to June 3, the defense accepted the prosecution’s offer to waive the preliminary hearing — during which the defense can request to have charges dismissed — in return for a promise to charge only the original five counts, said Anne E. Schwartz, director of communications and public affairs for Wisconsin’s Department of Justice.

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Farmington discusses changes at park

BY JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Possible improvements to Farmington’s public park, to be carried out by local Boy Scouts, were discussed at the June 1 town board meeting.

Though the Scouts suggested the partnership, the board agreed that the park would benefit from some attention.

Board Chair Denis Cotter said, “There’s a lot of

commitment, a lot of people use this park and I think at some point over the last ten years we’ve really neglected the whole situation. I think it’s time the board and the town of Farmington come to the plate and discuss the future of this pole barn.”

The pole barn sits on the park property, and Cottor proposed that the current location of the Town Hall/Shop be sold

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and all business formerly conducted there be moved to a new building at the park.

This would mean that employees of the town would be present at the park more often, decreasing chances of vandalism, according to Cotter.

Other suggestions for park improvement included creating a committee to monitor the park, renovating or rebuilding the current pole barn and putting up an enclosed picnic area. The board will inspect the park in order to make a list of smaller projects that can be done by the Boy Scouts or other volunteers.

Other business: • The Board has set up a meeting with the Village of Osceola to discuss their Maintenance Agreement.

• The street project at 30th Ave and 280th will be moving forward.

The next Farmington Town Board meeting will be held July 13 at 7 p.m.

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Osceola Intermediate School students of the month are Mazie Gillespie, third grade; Tanner Viebrock, fourth grade and Hope Lowney, fifth grade.

New truck in works for Town of Osceola

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Osceola will soon be trading its half-ton pickup for a one-ton truck with a dump box and plow, a purchase approved by the town board at its June 2 meeting.

New Public Works Supervisor Paul Baker initiated the move, saying a one-ton truck would help him use his time more efficiently.

“It’s almost as good as having another person,” he said, adding that the

town would save on fuel costs.

Board Chair Doug Schmidt noted that the current truck wasn’t versatile enough for everything Baker needs to use it for.

A new truck was already in the town’s long-term plan for capital equipment and the board, having delayed the purchase last year, decided that an upgrade was manageable.

“We didn’t [buy one last year] because there was nothing wrong with the

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pickup,” said Schmidt.

“Now this year the truck is getting older and we’ve been offered a good tradein value. … This wasn’t a fly-by-night decision. We knew that we were going to be looking at trucks and it’s in out long-term plan. We just upgraded.”

Schmidt and Supervisor Dan Burch chose the less expensive of two similar bids (Supervisor Mike Wallis was absent from the meeting). Both bids were for 2015 Silverado 3500s with fourwheel drive and chassis, and included a box, plow, LED lights and an underbody toolbox. The main difference was in the box and other add-ons, said Baker. After trading in the old pickup for $6,500, the final cost was $41,927, about $1,700 less than the alternative bid.

Burch commented that the trade-in offer seemed generous and that the plow prices were much lower than others he’d seen.

Baker thinks the town will have its new truck in a month or two.

Other business: • The town still needs more information from Dresser Trap Rock before it can review its application for a nonmetallic mineral extraction permit renewal. If necessary, the board will extend its permit at the next meeting.

• The board approved a lot division on the Heichel property.

• Peace Lutheran’s 5K run/walk was approved for June 20.

Next Osceola Town Board meeting: July 7.

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The BackPack program has been hit hard by the economy and this program discreetly gives children of low income families, through no fault of their own, a backpack of good, nutritional food at the end of the school week. Many children go without food and need our helping hand.

All proceeds from the fundraiser go to support the Salvation Army’s BackPack program and will stay in Polk County.

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MONTHLY RiverBucks program

Osceola Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been chosen as the June recipient of the RiverBucks program at Central Bank.

All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

NOW-JUNE 14 Photo exhibit

“New Light Under the Surface,” a new photo exhibit at the St. Croix River Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls is on display through June 14.

JUNE 11 Monitoring invasive species

The River Alliance of Wisconsin, St. Croix River Association, National Park Service, Polk County Land and Water Resources Department, and Wisconsin DNR will host classroom trainings and a paddle on the St. Croix River to teach citizens how to monitor for invasive species in rivers. It will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Croix River Association, 230 S. Washington Street, St. Croix Falls. The paddle will be June 23. To reserve your space, call the St. Croix River Association at (715) 483-3300 or sign up online at: https://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/event/projectred-training/

JUNE 12 Ole, Lena & the Bard St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola will present Ole, Lena & the Bard at 7:30 p.m. The comedy is a prequel to Elly Mason Johnson’s Ole’s Dead, Lena’s Dating and comes home to the ArtBarn after a successful premiere in New Richmond’s The SPACE for Creativity. First Norwegian Lake View Lutheran Church is in crisis with the price of lutefisk for their annual fundraiser at $1 a pound and Pastor Brunstad convinces his flock that dinner theatre with Romeo and Juliet is the ticket to their financial salvation. For tickets call (715) 294-2787.

Salad Luncheon

The St. Croix Regional Medical Center Salad Luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls High School. Proceeds will go toward a blanket warmer and two i-STAT wireless systems.

Willow Ridge Healthcare has the following openings:

Housekeeping/ Laundry Part-time Positions Available Please apply in person

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The Poco Penners will meet at 2 p.m. in the Balsam Lake Library.

Anyone interested in writing is invited. FFI: Walt, (715) 648-5244.

Backpack fundraiser The Salvation Army will be having a Backpack Fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Amery Fire Hall.BBQ, bake sale, silent auction, dunk tank, jumping fun house and live music. Free-will offering.

JUNE 13 Ole, Lena & the Bard St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola will present Ole, Lena & the Bard at 7:30 p.m. The comedy is a prequel to Elly Mason Johnson’s Ole’s Dead, Lena’s Dating and comes home to the ArtBarn after a successful premiere in New Richmond’s The SPACE for Creativity. First Norwegian Lake View Lutheran Church is in crisis with the price of lutefisk for their annual fundraiser at $1 a pound and Pastor Brunstad convinces his flock that dinner theatre with Romeo and Juliet is the ticket to their financial salvation. For tickets call (715) 294-2787.

City of Trails Run The City of Trails Run will begin at the St. Croix Falls Middle School. 1K Kids Trail Run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K and 10K begin at 9 a.m. For online registration go to www.cityoftrails5K. com.

JUNE 14 Culture of life luncheon The Knights of Columbus Council 12609 will hold a Culture of Life luncheon at noon at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Balsam Lake. Linda Anderson will speak about hospice care. Free will donation.

JUNE 15 Christian Women’s Connection Christian Women’s Connection will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City, Minn. Mother/ daughter tea. There is a fee. For reservations call Carrie, (651) 257-4741.

JUNE 16 Caring for a caregiver Caring for the Caregiver, a support group for those caring for a loved one, will be meeting at 2 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. FFI: (715) 755-2515. New participants are

always welcome. Refreshments served.

Monitoring invasive species The River Alliance of Wisconsin, St. Croix River Association, National Park Service, Polk County Land and Water Resources Department, and Wisconsin DNR will host classroom trainings and a paddle on the St. Croix River to teach citizens how to monitor for invasive species in rivers. It will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Croix River Association, 230 S. Washington Street, St. Croix Falls. The paddle will be June 23. To reserve your space, call the St. Croix River Association at (715) 483-3300 or sign up online at: https://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/event/projectred-training/

Understanding and responding to dementia-related behavior This meeting will be at the St. Croix Falls Library, 10 a.m. This program helps caregivers decipher behaviors and determine how best to respond. Through practical information, resources, and interviews with experts, this program will help caregivers to address the challenges of dementia-related behavior.

JUNE 17 Aquatic invasive species A meeting to develop a strategic plan to prioritize which actions should take place in Polk County in response to aquatic invasive species will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center Community Room in Balsam Lake. FFI: www.co.polk.wi.us

JUNE 18 Blue Dragon Fantasy Join local author Ryan Keith Johnson at the Osceola Public Library 5-6 p.m. as he reads from his latest book, “Blue Dragon Fantasy,” a collection of short stories ranging from fantasy and action to comedy and romance. Find out more at ryankeithjohnson.blogspot.com.

JUNE 19 SCRMC Golf Classic The St. Croix Regional Medical Center Golf Classic will be at the Frederic Golf Course, 1 p.m. Entry deadline is June 9. Contact Laurie Nelson, (715) 483-0587 or email: laurie.nelson@scrmc.org.

Storytime Be a Hero storytime is planned at the Osceola Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

IRRIGATING DEVICES QUESTION: Recently, the water pick or oral irrigating device has become popular.

How do they work?

ANSWER: The water pick cleans teeth by irrigation with tiny jets of pulsating water which clean around the gums, between the teeth and under bridges where the toothbrush and even Áoss sometimes cannot reach.

The pulsating water jets Áush out food particles from difÀcult-to-reach spots where food collects.

The dental irrigator is not recommended for small children, but for children over 12 years with orthodontic bands, the device is

invaluable in Áushing out food particles.

Some dentists have reservations about the use of a water pick depending on the condition of your teeth and gums, so it might be wise to check with your dentist who is familiar with your particular condition before buying one.

In any case, remember that water picks do not remove plaque - only food. It is to be used as a part - not as your whole cleansing process.

Hauge Dental Care 108 Chieftain Street Osceola, Wisconsin 715-294-2202

JUNE 20 River Valley Riders Bring your horse or walking shoes and join River Valley Riders at Lake Elmo Park Reserve for an eight mile horseback ride or three mile walk/wheel. Registration/breakfast at 8:30 a.m., start at 10 a.m. Lunch served at noon. FFI: www.rivervalleyriders.org or call (651) 439-2558.

Movies Under the Stars Boxtrolls will be shown at the Mill Pond Park in Osceola at dusk.

JUNE 22 Genealogy Society meets The Polk County Genealogy Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Ravenholt Research Center in the Luck Museum. FFI: email polkgen@gmail.com

JUNE 30 Purse & Bake Sale The Partners of OMC will be having a purse & bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Osceola Medical Center Riverside Room.

Purses for everyone. See photos on Facebook at purses 4 nurses.

ONGOING Monday • The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. FFI: email scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org.

• The Dresser and St. Croix Falls Area VFW and Auxiliary meets every third Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.

Tuesday • Tot-Time. A fun-filled hour for adults, toddlers and preschoolers at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, meeting the first and third Tuesdays, has ended for the summer. It will resume in September.

• The Dresser Neighborhood Watch Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Dresser Community Hall on the third Tuesday. FFI: (715) 7553123.

• St. Croix Valley MOPS - Moms group meets the third Tuesday, St. Croix Falls High School. Optional free meal, 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:15 p.m. Free childcare.

FFI: mopsscv@hotmail.com

Wednesday • Friends of Osceola Library meets the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. FFI: (715) 294-2657.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY • Preschool storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

• The Osceola Chapter of TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weighin, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: (715) 7553123.

THURSDAY • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center’s Cascade Room. “Baby and Me” classes provide a play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (from birth to 12 months).

To register, (715) 6844440.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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

FFI: (715) 294-2310.

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Osceola United Methodist Church.

Weigh-in, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. FFI: Kim, (715) 417-0683.

MONDAY

• The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. FFI: (715) 483-9202.

• Overeaters Anonymous at 6:30 p.m. at Solid Rock Church in New Richmond. FFI: (715) 7552018.

• A storytime designed for ages 1-3 at the Dresser Village Library, 10:30 a.m. FFI: (715) 755-2944.

• Divorce Care Support Group meets at Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY • Seniors on the Go meets from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Osceola United Methodist Church. Everyone 55+ is welcome.

Kindergartener Daisy Troop 56724 from Amery, visited the Shelter last week. They donated $60, dog biscuits, cat toys, and treats from monies they earned selling Girl Scout Cookies. They toured the shelter and told us all about their pets at home. Kitten Kenny and adult cat Arthur, were happy for all of the attention. The dogs barked their approval for the gift giving Girl Scouts. It was fun to share stories of the shelter animals with this group of young animal lovers. Their good deed will be a treat for days to come.

Our annual Arnell Shelter Garage Sale is this Saturday, June 13. We will be taking donations for the sale through Wednesday. Deliver your sale donations during shelter business hours or call to make arrangements for someone to meet you after hours. And of course, we need customers at our sale so even if you haven’t been able to donate items, you can attend to find a treasure and support the animals.

The sale begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. As it is an outside sale, set up happens all in the early hours of the morning, to be ready by 9 a.m. Therefore, to keep the shopping field even and allow the crew time to set up. No early shopping or sales can be accommodated. We hope you will join the lively atmosphere that is the Arnell Shelter Garage Sale. No clothing to sort through, just great finds of functional and fantastic fancies.

Six dogs and two cats went home last week. Hounds Jimmy, Axel and Andy are now enjoying the great outdoors in their very own backyards. Sparky the Basset mix is sure to be romping in the Rice Lake Dog Park with his new caregivers. Piper found her dream home with a senior couple looking for a walking partner and companion. And Nash will help one woman fill the hole in her heart for a small dog she lost earlier this year.

Long time resident Cleo, the long hair Siamese, found a home in the Twin Cities and Kenny will be making many new friends in his new home with an attached Daycare Center.

Remember to consider the shelter when you are looking for your next pet. We have a number of beautiful adult cats with stellar personalities and an array of dogs; Walker Hound, a Senior Black Lab mix, two Boxer mixes, an extra large Black Lab, an Australian Cattle Dog and a Border Terrier mix.

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An afternoon of ‘pasture pool’ “They say golf is like life, but don’t believe them.

Golf is more complicated than that.”

— Gardner Dickinson ne of the great things about spring, summer and fall is getting to be outdoors and enjoying the weather. One of the many ways you can do this is to take up a sport or activity that requires you get outside. Tennis, baseball, softball and golf are some of the sports that will get you outside and moving.

As a child, I played one season of Little League baseball. My team was the Cubs, and we were undefeated, no thanks to me. I might have gotten on base if someone hit me with an errant pitch. ‘Swing Publisher at anything’ was my motto. The whole hand eye coordination trait was not passed down to me. I startTom Stangl ed out as shortstop, got moved to left field, then deep right field — you know, the place where only Babe Ruth would hit the ball if he came back from the dead and stopped by for a pickup game. I was the “insurance policy.”

I got the hint and didn’t go out again. In fact, the only sport I played in school was golf my sophomore year. I had seen the sport on television and was fascinated by it. Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Lee Trevino were all the rage in the 1970s when I became interested. I even built a miniature course in my back yard.

Perhaps ‘micro’ would be a more apt description, since the ‘clubs’ were made from Dum Dum sticks and some clay.

Pretty sad, looking back on it, but when I got my chance, I went out for golf. One problem — no clubs.

I asked my parents and relatives — no luck. A new set would need to be purchased, so I began saving my paper route money. But what would I do until then? One of my customers, a nice elderly couple, gave me a set of clubs with wooden shafts and funny names like mashie and mashie niblick. Turns out they were museum pieces, but they worked until my starter set came in.

Golf is a game that requires the hand eye coordination thing, but the ball isn’t moving, which you would think would help. Sometimes it did, others it didn’t. Hank Aaron once said, “It took me 17 years to get 3,000 hits, but I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.” Amen.

I had a hard time hitting woods when I was young, often preferring to use irons for tee shots on every hole. As you can imagine, this was not conducive to good scores. After hitting a dozen or so shots to get on the green, putting was the icing on the cake. In researching this column, I found some really good quotations on golf. I like this one on putting: “Putting allows the touchy golfer two to four opportunities to blow a gasket in the short space of two to forty feet.” — Tommy Bolt.

Getting out and walking nine holes of golf every day during the season helped me drop 60 pounds as well, despite the frustrations. I got to play on the JV team a couple of times and met some nice kids from other schools who couldn’t golf very well.

I put the clubs away until about 10 years ago. I did buy a new set, but age has not improved my coordination. The clubs made the move to Wisconsin, but haven’t seen any action in over five years. I need to try again, but haven’t worked up the nerve.

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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eedlings were sprouting in tiny newspaper pots near the window in April. By midMay, the sprouts were leaning over in their starter homes, ready for more room to stretch their roots.

It had been a warm spring, gardens seemed to be going in everywhere and I Editor figured I must be Suzanne Lindgren the last person in

the tri-county area to get seedlings into the ground. With late May looming, I got out the shovel and the trowel one Sunday and hurried my sprouts into the dirt.

And then I found out what weather forecasts are for. Two nights of near-freezing temperatures later, just one hardy seedling was left alive. After an initial review of the damage, I steered clear of the garden for several days.

I wasn’t in denial, exactly. I understood that the plants were gone.

I was just harboring a secret hope that they’d somehow spring back.

They didn’t, of course, and my desire to garden ever again seemed to have shriveled with them.

The loss amounted to a lot of wasted time, effort and hope. And this was just for a home garden. I wondered how farmers and other professional plant-tenders deal with large-scale disappointments.

I suppose they probably pay better attention to forecasts, for one.

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an a medium-sized state like Wisconsin afford a top-flight research university?

That question looms as the Legislature’s budget committee voted to cut $250 million in University of Wisconsin System spending over the next two years. That’s $50 million less than reduction Matt Pommer the proposed by Gov.

Scott Walker.

Perhaps more damaging to the university’s reputation – on each and every campus – would be removing faculty tenure protections from state law. But under the changes made the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on a party-line vote, the Board of Regents could opt to restore tenure protection through a new system-wide policy.

Another significant blow to the faculty would be changes in its long-standing “shared gover-

nance” participation. The JFC shifted away authority to have a voice in campus decisions from faculty, students and staff and gave more to campus chancellors and the Board of Regents.

As a result of the changes, the regents, who are appointed by the governor, could fire any staff or tenured faculty member. Under current law, the university can dismiss tenured professors only because of “just cause” and after SEE POMMER, PAGE 6

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Sub Terra Vita—Chronicle 3

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lthough the human body contains of mostly water, over 60 percent for the average adult, we know by science and legend that we possess dirt and dust to the very bones of our existence. Water brings life, and keeps life alive, as the water renews itself. Add the sun, it combines to create the nutrients and soul, the inner shine, of life. The sun sources all energy to move levers of space and time, that roots, leaf and flesh should grow, in due course, to the mature harvest of their purpose.

Sun itself turns also the orbit of thoughts, through its arc of cycles, at the dawn after cold night, or in spring following a heavy winter. Sunshine Columnist can embellish both smiles and hopes, strengthening human roots to the Tim Krenz present. Taken all these, if granted, we still need to remain grateful for the most obvious blessing, the one never mentioned: The ground beneath us to take our stand.

By reason and parables, all should treasure the Terra Firma (“solid ground”) as the stable platform in our living. Sadly, recorded memory makes plain in painful ways the terrors that obsessions for land have wracked upon simple, otherwise peaceful people. The platform — land — in bad times becomes an object of fear and greed, but also a place for the fulcrum to lever history over the obstacles to peacefully living together, however short the times between conflicts.

In the dust of the storm wind, human crises swirl and settle again, resting dust and debris on firmer ground to recover and rebuild during the reprieves.

The land reclaimed from tempest natures, with hope, becomes prosperous again, feeding, clothing,

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and sheltering all survivors. All quarrels, even wars at sea or in the air, ultimately square over the rights and use of land. That, unfortunately, proves the enduring importance of the dirt, the firmament above the water, to all political-economic issues — in the beginning, in the middle and at the end.

In times of peace, humanity can find the true worth of itself in the land beneath them. People live on it; play on it; work on it; roam it; explore it; see it; feel it; absorb it; make song and dance on it; picnic with family upon blankets above the soil; and reverence things in homage by consecrating it. We can gratefully acknowledge a truism: People need land more than land needs people. Except that the land might want people to create legends and poetry, story and feeling memory about what happens in the places they live and travel upon their own Terra Firma. In truth, only that part of the earth at the right angle of our shadow actually matters, at any time, along with the single heartbeat, a faith in better things to come, and gratitude always.

From the first settlers in the valley to all who still will come, everyone is drawn for the same reason, perhaps, to discover that stable platform of the land in their lives, and to add to it the home-sense everyone seeks. People seeking peace all want that fulcrum point to lever over the obstacles standing in their path to happiness. By the end, in the middle, as at the beginning, the land of the St. Croix Valley will always remain master of its own fate. Such a permanent, Terra Firma will rule over the temporary dust of all the others, and those remaining grateful, humble … mortal, that we can enjoy the lands in peace, as good as it will last.

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is necessary as the county is upgrading its mobile data system from radio signal to wi-fi. The squad car computer needs an updated operating system (Windows 7 or newer) to run the program that will receive transmissions.

The estimated cost of the upgrade is $3,410. The new system will also require a data plan, which will be planned into the budget for next year.

Other business: • Dean and Sharon Sievers appeared to ask about reimbursement for work done on an easement to stop flooding in their home.

They are asking the village for $5,000. Beseler said Dresser would continue to work with the Sievers through its insurance agent.

• The board approved the purchase of a new computer for Public Works.

• A concrete pad will be installed at the municipal garage’s yard

waste transfer site. Estimated cost is $4,620.

• The village renewed its property insurance through the Local Government Property Insurance Fund with a $3,588 premium and $10,000/$5,000 deductible, contingent upon being able to cancel the agreement without fees.

The next meeting of the Dresser Village Board will be held June 13 at 6:30 p.m., beginning with a public hearing regarding the discontinuation of part of West Main Street.

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broader relationship with the practice. Like any relationship, there are challenges, especially when work and care are not rewarded.

I’ve always known that gardening takes discipline and commitment, but until now the excitement of new life and the promise of fresh veggies have always been enough to draw me in. Often, it hardly feels like work.

Not this year.

This year I was bitter as I considered leaving the patches of turned earth to the weeds — which had survived the cold without any trouble at all, of course. This year I couldn’t remember why I’d ever started garden-

ing in the first place.

I don’t need to do it for survival. In fact, I enjoy buying produce from local farmers (and will do so whether I have a garden or not).

And then I remembered. Watching the slow growth — the work of pollinators, sun, earth and the plant — deepens my appreciation for food, for energy and life.

Gardening gets me away from a computer screen, out of the house and into the dirt and rain and sunlight. It teaches the language of plants, the ways they express contentment or ask for water and light.

Three weeks after the untimely chill, I understood the incident as a learning experience. In the future, I’ll keep up

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I’m not sure I’ve recovered from the disappointment, but I’ve moved on enough to try again — with seedlings from the nursery, of course.

Last weekend, with the help of family and

a couple of friends, I reclaimed the garden from the weeds, expanded several beds and planted new starts. Sore and sunburned, I’m getting to know the new plants.

I’m excited to watch them grow, and I’ve remembered all the reasons I started gardening in the first place.

10 years ago June 8, 2005 • The Osceola High School boys track team won their second straight Division 2 State title.

• Students confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church were Kayla Wistrom, Larissa Getschel, Samantha Clare, Logan Dobberschutz, Jason Rector, Joshua Heitman, Dan Stelter, Jenna Swanson, Kelly Kannan and Cory Widgren.

• St. Croix Falls students of the month were honored for the year by the St. Croix Falls/ Taylors Falls Rotary Club.

They were Jon Shaw, Martha Leisch, Allison Virchow, Elise Pfaltzgraff, Marley Hanson, Erin Bont, Zachary Whittenberger, Laura Hedeen, Michael Douglass-White.

• Osceola FFA members who received the Chapter Degree Award are John Neumann, Emily Pfannes, Jake Hoverman, Amanda Haase, Danielle Gorka, Kelsey McElfresh and Josh Thiel. Vicki Boucher received the Star Award.

• Reading Counts Level IV winners at Osceola Middle School were Cassie Kammerud, Chandel Tonnar, Brianna Menthe, Jordan Clausen, Gabrielle Ford, Ben Pierre-Johnson, Max Traynor, Garrett Johnson, Avery Bundgaard, Ryan Peterson and Marissa Campeau.

• Osceola High School “Designing Bridges” Destination Imagination team of Tracey Breure, Erica Neumann, Hannah Koehler, Claire Willett and Corky Lederer placed sixth at Globals in Knoxville, Tenn.

20 years ago June 7, 1995 • Newly elected FHA officers at Osceola High School are Zak Allen, parliamentarian; Jessica Kuether, historian; Emily Riley, point recorder; Robert Burrows, public relations; Sarah Moore, secretary; LaNae Nelson, president; Lexi Allen, vice president and Kristin Cottor, treasurer.

• The Osceola Business Association sponsored a pancake breakfast Saturday as part of the Dairy Day celebration in town.

• Mark Cloutier was chosen Osceola Public Library’s Read-

er of the Month.

• Kassandra Leisch, Matt Bethke and Stephan Terry were the top readers in the Osceola Spring Reading program.

• Steph Bullard of Osceola placed seventh in the high jump and Matt Haase of Oscela placed 10th in the 100m high hurdles at the state track meet.

• The Osceola baseball team dropped its first three games of the season.

• Jacob Beck of Osceola was named a district winner in the seventh annual RespectTeen Speak for Yourself letter-writing contest.

• Julie Moberg of Osceola will participate in the Partners in Scholarship program at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn.

30 years ago June 11, 1985 • Osceola police department received new alcohol breath testers recently for an ongoing effort to curb drunken driving.

• Elizabeth Kremser, daughter of Ethel Simenstad, received her Juris Doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law. • Sue Ann Gerlach of Dresser was named to the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Dean’s List.

• Dresser firemen Tim Swenson, Tom St. John, Ron Strand and Rodney Brust completed a 108 hour course at WITI to be certified Fire Fighter II. • Forty-five area children showed up for the first day of the Osceola Public Library Summer Reading program.

• The Osceola Chieftain baseball team dropped their conference opener at Webster, 7-3.

• An airplane owned by Rex Dalzell of Somerset crash landed in a cornfield just north of the runway at Osceola airport. Dalzell was treated for lacerations and bruises to the head and left arm.

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due notice and a hearing process.

The budget bill provisions also would allow the Board of Regents to lay off any employee, including tenured faculty, if university spending reductions are required. The regents would get the power to decide whether to have any tenure provisions. But that would still be a stepdown from provisions in state law.

The JFC alterations to the biennial budget bill next go to the full Senate and Assembly, both controlled by Republicans, where the document is subject to change.

After legislative passage, Walker can then use his broad veto power to make further changes.

Earlier this year, Walker submitted budget bill language to change the stated mission of the university system. He later retreated, calling it a drafting mistake.

Tenure provisions have been one of the attractions of taking a faculty job in the UW System, which has lower salaries than other comparable – called “peers” – university systems.

Elimination of tenure will make it easier for other major universities to raid the Madison and other UW campuses, faculty leaders warned. It also will make it more difficult to attract the best and brightest young faculty and their multi-million dollar research grants.

Noel Radomski, director of the UW-Madison Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education, predicted the tenure move will have an immediate impact.

“If I were other universities, I’d be poaching as many of our top faculty as possible,” he told the Wisconsin State Journal. “It’s go-

ing to be open season.”

Earlier this year in the wake of Walker’s proposed $300 million budget cut, two top selections turned down appointments for key research positions on the Madison campus. In the wake of the new changes, State Sen. Julie Lassa, D-Stevens Point, said the committee’s budget actions will increase “the bleeding at campuses that are losing quality staff and struggling to cope with the cuts they’ve already absorbed.”

Budget committee co-chair John Nygren, R-Marinette, said the Legislature wanted to get its “arms around” the state’s spending for higher education.

The current Republican approach to the university spending is in sharp contrast to that which existed when Tommy Thompson, also a Republican, was governor.

He was an outspoken champion of promoting the university system.

The current budget squeeze was set in place by two major decisions by office holders. The state turned down $350 million in federal funds for expanded Medicaid. Walker and the Legislature also declined to slow business tax cuts already approved.

But they may have captured the public’s view of the university.

Walker’s answer for less money focused on teaching rather than research grants and star professors. The faculty ought to spend more time in the classroom, Walker has maintained.

Donna Shalala, who was Madison chancellor from 1988 to 1993, found state audiences more responsive to athletic success than research and UW-linked economic development. The Madison campus does have winning basketball and football teams.

On, Wisconsin.

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The Spanish students at Osceola High School participated in one of the coolest projects they have ever done this spring.

Utilizing real world technical skills and mastering language skills all in the same project gave students a taste of what is available to them.

Spanish teacher Matt Zurbriggen and Media Specialist Greta McCarty collaborated to create an assignment that combined everything the students had learned in Span-

ish since they were in kindergarten, along with Green Screen Technology. The students exhibited their skills and new knowledge by producing news broadcasts.

“The initial assignment was to choose a relevant story from a Spanish website and rewrite a summary using grammar concepts,” Zurbriggen said. “The grammar concepts were advanced in nature for Spanish I. However, this group had [increased instruction] during their middle school years when Osceola [still had a K-12 Spanish] program.”

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WEEKLY MEDITATION I BELIEVE IN...THE FATHER

BY MARTIN WEIGAND ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

At the start of the Apostles’ Creed, Christians confess, “I believe in God the Father.” Why does God the Father teach us to call him, “the Father? Jesus shows us one reason in Luke 12:29-30 (NIV 1984), Do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For… your Father knows that you need them.” Jesus’ point is that if your Father knows you need those things, then, as a good Father he will provide what you need. You can trust in his loving, fatherly care for you, his child.

There’s an even greater aspect of his fatherly care for us.

We didn’t come into the world with the automatic right to call God the Father our Father. Because of Adam’s fall into sin, we came into the world with corrupted hearts that, according to God’s word, made us “children” of something else. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:3 that we all came into the world as “by nature objects [literally: children] of wrath.” “Wrath” is God’s dreadful anger at sinners, which he is going to pour out on the wicked on judgment day.

If God had done nothing to intervene, we would

OBITUARIES all have just gone our sinful way, following the evil desires of our hearts in disobedience to God. And when God’s time for judgment would come, his dreadful wrath at sin would fall on us and send us to suffer in hell forever.

But God had something else in his heart besides wrath at sin- undeserved mercy for us sinners that was even bigger than his wrath. So he reached out to rescue us by paying a price no earthly father would pay. He sent his own dear Son to suffer, be rejected and die on the cross for our sins, so that we who weren’t his children might become his children. God promised about his Son in John 1:12- “To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who paid for yours sins on the cross and rose from the dead, as your Savior? Then you, my friend, are a dearly beloved child of God the Father in heaven!

Now, if God the Father in heaven is your Father, and you are his dear child, is there any earthly need you really need to be worried about? You know the answer.

That doesn’t mean the SEE MEDITATION, PAGE 21

Allen R. Mielke Allen R. Mielke of Osceola died June 2, 2015, at his home. He was 46.

Al was born July 25, 1968, iin St. Croix Falls to Richa ard and Georgine Mielke.

H He graduated from Osceola H High School in 1986.

On Aug. 21, 1992, he marrried his wife Pam at Asssumption Catholic Church iin Farmington. He worked a as a union construction w worker for over 30 years a and was a proud member of tthe 49ers union.

In his free time he enjoyed ssnowmobiling, hunting, fishing NASCAR and the outdoors in general.

Al was preceded in death by his dad Richard and sister-in-law Melissa.

He is survived by his wife Pam; daughters, Stephanie and Casey; granddaughter, Charlotte; mother Georgine; siblings, David Mielke, Dawn (Don) Ridley, Walker (Lauren) Anderson, Linda (Jerry) Miller, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. “Super Al Mielke” … end of story!

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 5 at Assumption Catholic Church in Farmington. Interment was in the St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home, www.grandstrandfh.com

AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Amery, Wisconsin May 3, 2015: A girl, Arianna Jolene Johnson, weighing 7 pounds 3.2 ounces, to Abigail Markuson and Dahlton Johnson, Clear Lake.

May 9, 2015: A girl,

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May 12, 2015: A boy, Bennett Bradley Thomas Bever, weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces, to Amber and Taylor Bever, Turtle Lake.

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Mabel Elizabeth Yunker Mabel Elizabeth (Vogel) Yunker of Osceola died peacefully at Osceola Medical Center on May 31, 2015.

She was 101.

Mabel lived at The Royal Oaks, Osceola, for the past nine years.

A family Memorial Service will be held at Panola Cemetery, Lindstrom, Minn., on July 25, at 11 a.m.

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1100 www.stcroixalliance.com Senior Pastor, Gary Russell Associate Pastor Jeff Naegelen Youth Pastor Chris Folkestad SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 & 11 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 Amy Hessel (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 SUNDAY: Contemporary/Traditional worship, 9 a.m., May 24 to Sept. 6 ———————— 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.

———————— EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson 715-268-4838

715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 11 a.m.

———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.fbcamery.org churchoffice@fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Jr. 715-268-2223 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 a.m.

———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-7171 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m.

———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 5561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn.

SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Pastor Barbara Anne Keely 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 11 a.m.

———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Dr. Kent Haralson, Senior Pastor Amy Germain, Day Care Betty Greydanus, Office Manager “The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola info@gracechurchosceola.com www.gracechurchosceola.com/ Facebook: Grace Church Osceola 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454 SUNDAY: Praise and Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.

———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523 FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ————————

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn.

651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor SUNDAY: Worship 9:30 a.m.

———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik SUNDAY: Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Dave Williams 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 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.occconnect.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

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OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola www.myomc.org/specialtyserv_1chapel.php Chaplain Thomas Reaume 715-294-5645 fax: 715-294-5712 Chapel open daily for meditation.

———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 715-755-2275 www.osceolawiumc.org oumc@centurytel.net Pastor Kathy Huneywell SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org peace@centurytel.net Pastor Alan Buresh SUNDAY: Worship Service, 9 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 715-483-3401 SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 a.m.

———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1289 160th Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Paul Hanson Pastor Sonja Hanson 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 Kris Johnson Pastor Mike Brubaker Sunday services 10 a.m.

———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls John Horwich, (651) 465-6900 jphorwich@gmail.com SUNDAY: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday 10 a.m.

———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. Frank Wampach SUNDAY: Mass 9 a.m.

———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Andy Anderson 715-294-2243 SATURDAY: Mass at 4 p.m.

SUNDAY: Mass at 11a.m.

———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. Frank Wampach SUNDAY: Masses 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH Cty. Rd. F, Dresser 715-483-2911 www.faithonpurpose.org Don Guttormson, Pastor Sunday Worship 10 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 Rev. Julie Brenden 715-268-6023 SUNDAY: Worship Service 11 a.m.

———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Rev. Rexford D. Brandt SUNDAY: Worship Services 8 and 10:30 a.m.

———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn.

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

———————— ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) East Farmington Pastor Martin Weigand (715) 294-3489 THURSDAY: Worship, 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: Worship 8 and 10 a.m.

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Members of the St. Croix Falls High School Baseball team inlcude assistant coaches Mark Gjovig and Chad Hall, players Jake Murphy, Tyler Henk, Kyle Koshiol, Josh Skallet, Jacob Jacobson, Brady Leahy, Jesse Loen, Alex Johnson, Aaron Riley, John Petherbridge, Trevor Warner, Brock Peters, Jake Johnson, Jameson Kahl, head coach Brian Jacobson, volunteer assistant coach Mike Leahy.

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Balsam Lake man threatens himself with knife, arrested for possession A call came in to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department o May 28, 2015 on f from the girlfriend o Asa Merrill, 23, of B Balsam Lake. She s said he showed up a her residence, at d damaged her TV a and threatened Merrill himself with a knife.

According to the probable cause report, officers saw the TV on the ground outside and there was a small amount of blood on the door. They found Merrill in the back bedroom with his arms tucked into his sleeves. He refused to show his hands and told the officers to shoot him.

They could see a container of a small amount of marijuana.

An officer also noted a one-hitter pipe with burnt residue in it.

After speaking with Merrill, he told them to put their guns away, but he needed to show them his hands. Merrill was very agitated and eventually removed his hands and threw a knife on the bed. He was tased and the knife was kicked away from him. The taser had no affect on Merrill and he

stood and charged at that officer, who did two dry stuns on Merrill and knocked him back down onto the bed. Merrill continued to resist and was struck with a rifle and a baton.

After the strikes, Merrill put his hands behind his back and was taken into custody.

Merrill started bleeding from the side of his head and needed medical attention. Merrill was first seen by the EMS on scene and later transported for stitches.

Merrill was placed under arrest for domestic disorderly conduct, resisting arrested, possession of marijuana and probation hold. Merrill has prior convictions for possession of marijuana, resisting and disorderly conduct.

Rice Lake man caught with marijuana Charles Hultman, 36, Rice Lake was pulled over on May 3 31 for loud exh haust/failure to m maintain tail lamp o on State Hwy. 6 65.

Upon talking t Hultman, the to P Polk County Sheri iff’s Department Hultman smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle.

According to the probable cause report, the passenger in Hultman’s vehicle said there

was a chance that Hultman had some form of marijuana or paraphernalia and he had been smoking marijuana over the course of the evening.

Officers found a grinder and a pipe which Hultman said were his. The grinder contained a green, leafy substance and a burned reside in the pipes.

Hultman also admitted to being on felony bond and he pled with the officers to let him go.

Hultman was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Rice Lake man arrested for possession A Polk County Sheriff’s Department officer pulled over a speeding vehicle on May 30. According to the probab ble cause report, S Sam Stackhouse, 2 Rice Lake was 27, d driving and app peared to be very n nervous.

The officer noticed two o open beer cans in Stackhouse St kh t the center console and Stackhouse exited the vehicle for a field sobriety test.

After the test, Stackhouse said there was nothing inside the car that the officer needed to know about and gave him permission to search the car.

A marijuana ‘shake’ was found on the driver’s seat as well as a baggie of green, leafy substance. A multicolor pipe with residue inside was retrieved, as was a black cylinder with more green, leafy substance inside, found in the center console.

Stackhouse admitted that the weed, pipe and grinder in the vehicle all belonged to him.

Stackhouse was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. All substances weighed 6.8 grams with packaging and Stackhouse indicated that he was cited once before in Illinois for possession of marijuana.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Office Monday, May 25, 2015 Clint Froemming, 37, Amery, was arrested May 23, 2015 for a Polk County felony warrant.

Chad Leggett, 44, Luck, was arrested May 23, 2015 for probation hold.

Jason Schnell, 26, Turtle Lake, was arrested May 24, 2015 for an Amery warrant.

Daniel Rivera, 30, St. Croix Falls, was arrested May 24, 2015 for a warrant.

Randall Lehman, 49, St. Croix Falls, was arrested May 25, 2015 for failure to pay child support.

Kenneth Smestuen, 40, Centuria, was arrested May 25, 2015 for probation hold.

Esau Sago, 25, Minneapolis,

Minn., was arrested May 25, 2015 for a Pierce County warrant.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Office Monday, June 1 Michelle Hall, 49, Luck, was arrested on May 26, 2015 for probation hold.

Stephen Stevens, 55, Webster, was arrested on May 27, 2015 for a Minnesota warrant.

Brian Knospe, 40, Chisago City, Minn., was arrested on May 28, 2015 for a Polk County warrant.

Chad Leggett, 44, Luck, was arrested on May 29, 2015 for probation hold.

Dustyn Anderson, 39, Frederic, was arrested on May 29, 2015 for probation hold.

Joshua Richardson, 34, Deer Park, was arrested on May 30, 2015 for failure to wear seatbelt, operating after suspension and a warrant.

Richard DuBois, 43, was arrested on May 31, 2015 for contempt of court.

Laura Funari, 52, Osceola, was arrested on May 28, 2015 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (third) and prohibited alcohol concentration (third).

Dana Mickus, 24, Somerset, was arrested on May 28, 2015 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (second), operating with prohibited alcohol concentration, operating with license revoked and two St. Croix County warrants.

Cockfighting discovered St. Paul woman dies after two-vehicle crash in Polk, St. Croix counties, three arrested

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Three individuals have been charged with cock f ighti ing offenses following t the searches conducted b the Polk by C County Sheri iff’s DepartI. Benitez ment and t the St. Croix S Sheriff’s Office on Tuesd day, June 2.

T The Ameri ican Socie ety of the P r event ion E. Benitez of Cruelty t to Animals i is assisting w with the seiz zure of nearl 1,200 birds ly f from four p properties in P Polk and St. A. Benitez i C Croix coun-

ties. These four locations are all associated with cockfighting.

Idelio Benitez, 57 and Ernesto Benitez, 48, of Amery and Agustin Benitez, 56, of Turtle Lake were all charged.

The paraphernalia for cockfighting was found at Agustin’s residence and roosters had been surgically altered for fighting purposes.

The criminal complaints for each of the men show ten counts of instigating fights between animals – training.

In March, 2015 each of the Benitez men were charged with instigation of animal fights – spectator.

In addition to the Benitez property, other areas were also searched in Polk and St. Croix counties. Officials executed SEE ARRESTS, PAGE 16

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POLK COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Kari A. Kvidera and Jason A. Brabec were granted a marriage license on May 18, 2015.

Jayme E. Johnson and James F. Dow Jr. were granted a marriage license on May 19, 2015.

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On May 31 at 6:56 pm the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911calls reporting a head on collision involving two vehicles on U.S. Highway 8 near 125th Avenue in Beaver Township.

The investigation of this crash found that Abdiweli M. Mohamed, 23, of Minneapolis, Minn. was traveling westbound on U.S. Hwy 8 operating a 2000 Nissan Quest van when his vehicle crossed into the eastbound traffic lane.

An eastbound 2004 Toyota Corolla being operated by Mohammed H. Mohammed, 23, of Barron took evasive action to avoid the A. Mohamed vehicle by moving left of center. As M. Mohammed did this, A. Mohamed swerved to the right to return to his travel lane and the two vehicles collided head on.

The A. Mohamed vehicle came to rest in the center of the roadway.

The M. Mohammed vehicle traveled into the north ditch of U.S. Hwy 8. An occupant in the M. Mohammed vehicle, Asri D. Dubow, 28, of St. Paul, Minn. was ejected from the vehicle and found lying in the ditch near the vehicle.

Dubow was transported to Regions Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

A second passenger in the M. Mohammed vehicle, Umalkhayr A. Ali, 22, of St. Paul MN was trapped in the vehicle. Ali was extricated from the vehicle and transported by air ambulance from the scene to Regions Hospital.

Ali later passed away at Regions Hospital from injuries she sustained in the crash.

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U.S. Hwy 8 was closed and detoured for approximately 4 hours to allow for the reconstruction of this crash.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was assisted

by Apple River and Cumberland Fire Department along with Cumberland and Amery Area Ambulance Services.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF OSCEOLA Notice is given that on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. a Special Town Meeting of the Electors , called by the Town Board pursuant to s.60.12(1)(C), Wis. Statutes will be held for the following purpose: To approve an increase to the 2015 highway expenditures pursuant to s.82.03(2)(a) Wis. Stat.

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is investigating this crash and it is likely that charges will come out of the investigation.

This crash remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriffs Office.

This death is the first traffic fatality for Polk County in 2015.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015 •7:00 P.M. Peter B. Carlson were granted a marriage license on May 24, 2015.

Jamie L. Olson and Tammy A. Josephson were granted a marriage license on May 24, 2015.

Krystal K. Marek and Brandon S. Schmidt were granted a marriage license on May 25, 2015.

Town Hall, 516 East Ave. North, Dresser WI www.townofosceola.com Meeting agenda items include the following matters for discussion and possible action by the Plan Commission in Open Session: • Dresser Trap Rock Request for Renewal of Nonmetallic Mineral Extraction Permit • Gandy Dancer, Stower Bike Trail Connection 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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Saints are regional champions

BY MARIANNE SHIRA SPORTS WRITER

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Savannah Rivard (left) and Bailey Ellefson both completed their track season at the State meet in LaCrosse. Rivard broke the school record in the 400m and teamed up with Hannah Salami, Taylor Ellefson and Grace Ulrich to do likewise in the 1600m relay.

OHS girls track places seventh at State

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

Some things you just count on. The rooster will crow in the morning, the sun will come up, eventually the snow will melt in Wisconsin and the Osceola Chieftain girls track and field team will finish among the top 15 schools in the state in D-2. Going into the State meet the ‘Osceola Ladies’ had finished no worse than 15th among the 140-plus D-2 schools for seven years in a row. Osceola upped the streak to eight straight years as the 2015 Chieftains

finished with 22 team points to tie Milwaukee North for seventh place in the team standings.

Dodgeville / Mineral Point took the team title with 36 points.

“Eight girls, nine events, four finals, three new school records,” Osceola Coach Amanda Meyer began.

“Two fifth places, one third place, and one second place all equals a seventh place team finish and a beautiful, exciting weekend. We couldn’t be any happier with how the girls comSEE TRACK, PAGE 14

OHS golfers finish season in Ashland

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

Last season the Osceola Chieftains qualified for the State meet at University Ridge in Madison. The top three golfers from last year’s team were seniors and moved on to college life.

The remaining two golfers from the OHS State squad were Alex Wolfe and Mitch Hustad.

Wolfe and Hustad continued the rich Osceola

golf tradition by qualifying for the Sectional meet in Ashland. Last week the season also came to an end for the talented duo as neither was able to advance to State this year.

Wolfe shot an 82 on the hilly Chequamegon Bay golf course missing qualifying for State by two strokes. Hustad ended his day with a 92.

Bloomer and HaySEE GOLF, PAGE 15

Back-to-back conference champions during the past two seasons and now the St. Croix Falls Saints baseball team has put the winning touches on the 2015 Regional tournament, and by defeating Grantsburg they become the Regional Champions.

The Saints, seeded number one in the WIAA Division 3 tournament received a bye in round one and faced Turtle Lake/Clayton at home on Thursday afternoon in round two. The Saints moved to round three with 3-0 win.

The next night they hosted Grantsburg, a team that had recently handed the Saints their second loss of a nearly perfect season. St. Croix Falls was ready and they defeated the Pirates 3-2 to win the tournament.

The Saints have worked

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St. Croix Falls baseball won the regional on Friday against Grantsburg.

hard this season and the hard work has paid off. The wins over the last two games put the Saints into the Division 3 Sectional Tournament held in Cumberland on Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. The team will take

on Chequamegon High School for the rights to continue on a journey to the state tournament.

“We played solid games against an excellent opponents,” Coach Brian Jacobson said. “We have been hitting the ball very

well as a team throughout our order.”

Brady Leahy pitched for the win against Turtle Lake. He faced 74 batters, allowed three hits and struck out five. Jacob SEE SAINTS, PAGE 14

Chieftains fall to B-W in soccer finale

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

It was somewhat of an up and down season for the Osceola Chieftain soccer team. The season ended on a down note on the scoreboard but Osceola Coach Marianne Shira knows that her team is made up of winners no matter what the result of a game may show.

“We had such great senior leadership,” Shira said. “Laura Pliscott was the captain but all of them did such a great job leading the team. Brittany Bernett got everyone going for warmups every day. The other seniors, Sarah Elmer, Ella Durand, Allison Fox and Erin Brown worked hard every day in practice, leading by example. It should be noted that Laura and Sarah were valedictorians and Brittany, Ella and Allison were in the top 20 percent of their class academically.

In fact the whole team hovers near the ‘A’ honor roll.”

Osceola played Superior in the last Middle Border conference game of the year. Superior was the top team in the MCB this year finishing with a 14-1-1 record in conference play. The Spartans came to Osceola and demonstrated what makes them so good and came away with a shutout decision.

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Chloe Lindh makes a move to get around Superior defender Jessie Ellis during the last MBC game of the year. After losing to Superior the Chieftains lost to Baldwin-Woodville in tournament action to end their season.

take on the three-seeded Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks.

Osceola earned the six-seed for their pre-tournament performance. Once again Osceola could not get their offense flowing and lost to the Blackhawks 3-0 ending their season.

“It was another great season for OHS girls soc-

cer,” Shira said. “While we landed in the middle of the pack (in conference play) I feel we were in every single game we played. When we did lose, it was by one or two goals, usually one goal. We just couldn’t do enough to score. Often I felt as though everyone was too nice and they

didn’t want to take the glory so they would pass instead of shoot. While it is great to be nice, it is also nice to win.”

With the game at Baldwin, Shira concluded her Osceola Chieftain coaching career as she has accepted a position in WinSEE SOCCER, PAGE 14

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SCF track wraps up season at State

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The 2015 track and field season is over for the St. Croix Falls Saints but the 2016 season is already starting. Coach Stephanie Belisle just got back from the State meet in LaCrosse where she coached nine ‘Lady Saints’ who qualified in four different events.

There is no doubt that with the taste of State still fresh, these young athletes will begin focusing on next year.

“As I look back on the season, I am so proud of our girls,” Belisle said. “We brought nine young ladies to State, with three freshmen and two sophomores in the bunch. They have raised the bar on what they hope to accomplish in the future. I am hopeful that the success our athletes experienced this year at the conference meet and beyond will be a catalyst for continued hard work in the off season and excitement for next spring.”

St. Croix was unable to break into the team scoring column among the more than 140 division 2 schools but they did have

some very impressive performances. The 800m relay team of Megan Kerkow, Grace Klein, Alaina Driscoll, Ruthie Stewart broke their own school record in the qualifying round of their event.

This is the fourth time that the Saints lowered the record this year.

Sophie Klein also put new numbers up for the school record in the 400m. Klein bettered her own record when she circumnavigated the 400m oval in 59.36 seconds.

Klein also ran in the 800m but was unable to reach the finals.

The 1600m relay team of Stewart, Sophie Klein, CJ Basacker and Becky Thayer found the competition tough and were unable to reach the final round.

“We enjoyed our trip to the State meet,” Belisle summarized. “Our relays did not qualify for finals, but the 4x200 slightly bettered their school record. The 4x400 relay ran tough and appreciated the opportunity to compete at State. Sophie (Klein) ran a fantastic 400 in Friday’s preliminaries with a new school record of 59.36, which

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CJ Basacker was one of nine St. Croix Falls athletes who made the trip to LaCrosse for the State track and field meet.

qualified her for finals.

With such a tough 400, she had a little difficulty recovering in time for the 800, which was also held on Friday.”

As the nine athletes returned from LaCrosse, probably hun-

dreds of thoughts were going through their minds. They were probably pretty happy that they got a chance to participate at the State level but no doubt began to think about what 2016 could bring.

availability will dictate fish movement and once an angler understands that, quantity of fish caught will rise dramatically.

Whenever I hear an angler say they are going out after anything that bites I know they are not going to have a good day. People who say they are going after sunnies, crappies, pike or bass will be light years ahead of those other anglers because they understand specific seasonal fish movement. The more you know about the fish you want to catch and pay attention to break lines, humps, rocks and weeds the more successful you will be.

That is very reason we hit the shallows of the northern Wisconsin lake in search of largemouth bass and found them easily. You could tell it was a big fish right off the bat. As soon as the lure hit the water you could see the wake of the fish steaming in to take my offering. As soon as the fish hit you could feel weight. When it ran the pole bent over and the drag sounded more like a fire truck siren! Fish on!!

Fish on!!!

The big fish headed for the weeds right away and my medium light rod and light line were not enough to horse it out. But keeping my line tight with constant pressure was enough to hold the fish and let it fight itself out of the weeds. Once in open water I could control the fish right up to the boat, lip it and hold up the 18.5 largemouth bass for a few photos before releasing it to fight another day.

Also in the boat this day were my bride Nancee and our first grade son, Brady, who caught a couple foot long bass. Nancee loves to catch and eat fish as well as out-fish the boys, something she does regularly. Today was a good one for her. Bass up to 18.5 inches were our largest fish caught and she boated SEE BENNETT, PAGE 14

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Fishing the shallows

ou could tell it was a big fish right off the bat.

As soon as the lure hit the water you could see the wake of the fish steaming in to take my offering. As soon as it hit you could feel the weight and power of the big fish! When the fish ran, the pole bent over and the drag sounded more like a fire truck siren. Fish on!! Fish on!!!

Early spring can’t be beat for fishing! The spawning cycles are on or are finished. Many fish that are done spawning have moving out to the first weed edges while other fish have moved into the shallows to Wild River replenish their numbers. Right now largemouth bass, sunfish and crapTrails pies are in the shallows. Some fish Jim Bennett have spawned and others still are . And some, like sunnies, may pull ff multiple l i l spawns, just like sparrows, which is the off reason sunfish are so prolific!

After spawning the fish often hang around the shallows because that is where their meals come from. Any weeds conceal the fish and also hold insects and minnows. Eventually the bigger fish will drop off to the first weed line in about 8 to 11 feet of water after spawning. This angler will search this area for fish that have finished spawning and are now putting on the feed bag as we head into June.

As the deeper weed line grows and summer moves into the end of June, the biggest fish will drop down to the second weed break 15-18 feet and once again provide anglers with good catches if you learn to follow the fish. Learning to find the right weeds and the right weed lines that include inside breaks and outside breaks in the weeds will also put more fish in the boat. Water temperature, cover and food

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Osceola Chieftain Golf Results June 2, 2015 Sectionals at Ashland – 18 holes Team Results – (top two teams advance to State) 1) Bloomer 338 2) Hayward 341 3) Somerset 343 4) Rice Lake 351 4) Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau 351 6) Arcadia 352 7) Sparta 360 8) Medford Area 361 9) Lakeland 365 10) Amery 368 11) Ellsworth 370 12) Black River Falls 383 Osceola Individuals Alex Wolfe 82 Mitch Hustad 92 Individual State Qualifiers Brett VonRuden, Sparta, 78 Nick Anderson, Gale-EttrickTrempealeau, 79 Will Gauper, Somerset, 80 Co-Medalists, Andrew Zillmer, Bloomer and Brett VonRuden, Sparta, 78 .

OSCEOLA BRAVES June 10: AWAY at Menomonie Eagles 7:30 p.m.

June 11: Annual Braves Alumni/Owls vs.

Menomonie Grey 7:30 p.m.

June 12: Hudson River Rats 7:30 p.m.

June 13: AWAY at Ellsworth Hubbers 7:30 p.m.

June 17: New Richmond Millers 7:30 p.m.

June 19: St. Paul Mudhens 7:30 p.m.

June 20: River Falls Fish 7 p.m.

June 21: AWAY at Spooner 1 p.m.

June 24: Metro Knights 7:30 p.m.

June 26: Beef River Bullfrogs 7:30 p.m.

June 27: Elmwood Expos 7 p.m.

June 28: AWAY at Hager City Skeeters 1 p.m.

July 1: St. Paul Hops 7:30 p.m.

July 3: All-Star Game in River Falls July 8: Prescott Pirates 7:30 p.m.

July 10: AWAY at New Richmond 7:30 p.m.

July 15: Menomonie Eagles 7:30 p.m.

July 17: St. Croix Falls Bandits 7:30 p.m.

July 18: St. Paul Capitals 7 p.m.

July 19: AWAY at Bay City Bombers 1 p.m.

July 22: AWAY at River Falls Fish 7:30 p.m.

July 24: Minneapolis Angels 7:30 p.m.

July 26: AWAY at Plum City Blues 3 p.m.

July 31: Windfall Lake Loons 7:30 p.m.

August 1: Hudson River Rats 7 p.m.

August 7-9: Playoffs August 14-16: State Tournament in Haugen Home Games at Oakey Park in Osceola Friday June Spring Valley 5 6 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Braves 6 3 10 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 X Pitching: Richard Klein 5IP 5 Runs 5 Earned 4 hits 4 BB 5 K’s Zack Waalen WP 4 IP 0 runs 2 hits 1 BB 3 K’s Hitting: Matt Hasselquist 2 for 3 2 runs scored Solo HR 6th triple 7th 3 RBI’s Mark Sontag 2 RBI single in 4th Saturday June 6 Braves at SCF SCF 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Braves 6 7 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 Pitching: Jared Dettmann WP 6 IP 0 Runs 1 hit (infield hit) 4 BB 13 K’s Drew Walker 3 IP 0 runs 0 hits 0 BB 5 K’s Hitting: Blake Berger 2 for 4 2 RBI’s Mark Sontag Solo HR 7th (2nd of the year)

SOCCER Middle Border Soccer Standings FINAL Team W-L-T 1) Superior 14-1-1 2) New Richmond 11-3-1 3) Baldwin-Woodville 7-3-3 4) Somerset 6-6-4 5) Hayward 6-5-2 6) Osceola 5-8-1 7) Amery 5-8-0 8) Barron 3-9-2 9) Spooner/Shell Lake 0-14-0

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Osceola Track Results at State in LaCrosse June 5 and 6, 2015 Points awarded for top eight place finishers First place finishers – and Osceola (OHS) place winners Team Standings – Girls (top 10 teams) 1) Dodgeville/Mineral Point 36 2) Mount Horeb 35 3) Lakeside Lutheran 33 4) Edgewood 32 5) Jefferson 27 6) Wittenberg-Birnamwood 24 7) Osceola 22 7) Milwaukee North 22 9) Amery 18 9) Two Rivers 18 9) Kiel 18 Girl’s events 100-meter dash – 1, Nadia Williams, Mount Horeb, 12.71.

200-meter dash – 1, Nadia Williams, Mount Horeb, 25.85.

400-meter dash – 1, Shatara Mitchell, Milwaukee North, 57.21. 2, Savannah Rivard, OHS, 57.77.

800-meter run – 1, Allison Johnson, Clintonville, 2:12.72.

1600-meter run – 1, Amy Davis, Edgewood, 4:53.17.

3200-meter run – 1, Alicia Monson, Amery, 10:26.86.

100-meter hurdles – 1, Meghan Pingel, Lakeside, 15.11.

300-meter hurdles – 1, Mikaela Grant, Jefferson, 45.03. 5, Hannah Salami, OHS, 46.02.

400-meter relay – 1, Kiel, (Emma Field, Eliza Field, Brittany Jaeger, Kayla Lallensack), 49.29.

800-meter relay – 1, Lakeside Lutheran, (Sami Huebner, Amber Rowoldt, Lydia Ulrich, Meghan Pingel), 1:43.28.

1600-meter relay – 1, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, (Mikaela Bakker, Sydney Staver, Brittany Rhyner, Mary Hanson), 4:00.61.

5, OHS, (Hannah Salami, Taylor Ellefson, Grace Ulrich, Savannah Rivard), 4:05.34.

3200-meter relay – 1, Edgewood, (Caitlin Link, Ave Grosenheider, Kelly Rodriguez, Amy Davis), 9:25.22.

High jump – 1, Brooke Blazei, Martin Luther, 5-5.

Pole vault – 1, Brielle Buechler, Wrightstown, 11-3. 3, Mickey Gearin, OHS, 10-9.

Long jump – 1, Nadia Williams, Mount Horeb, 18-9.25.

Triple jump – 1, Kyra Arendt, Bloomer, 36-9.25.

Shot put – 1, Tess Keyzers, Little Chute, 44-0.

Discus – 1, Annalese Lamke, Gale-EttrickTrempealeau, 140-4.

Team Standings – Boys (top 10 teams and OHS) 1) Bay Port 63 2) Wisconsin Lutheran 48 3) Madison West 36 4) Middleton 26 5) Kimberly 22 6) La Crosse Logan 20 6) Milwaukee King 20 8) Racine Park 19 9) Schofield D.C. Everest 18 10) Stevens Point 17 61) Osceola .5 Boy’s events 100-meter dash – 1, Karl Tatum, Milwaukee Lutheran, 11.19.

200-meter dash – 1, Collin Hofacker, Freedom, 22.05.

400-meter dash – 1, Collin Hofacker, Freedom, 47.76.* 800-meter run – 1, Sam Hinz, Freedom, 1:54.50.

1600-meter run – 1, Ben Eidenschink, Nekoosa, 4:13.70.

3200-meter run – 1, Ben Eidenschink, Nekoosa, 9:07.70.* 110-meter hurdles – 1, Max Praschak, Somerset, 14.74.

300-meter hurdles – 1, Jim Hoesley, Arcadia, 38.50.

400-meter relay – 1, Milwaukee Lutheran, (Karl Tatum, Montravius Berry, Donovan Rathell, Karon Sims), 42.62.

800-meter relay – 1, Milwaukee Lutheran, (Karl Tatum, Karon Sims, Donovan Rathell, Montravius Berry), 1:28.64.

1600-meter relay – 1, Freedom, (Isaac Gonnering, Eric Schommer, Sam Hinz, Collin Hofacker), 3:21.86.

3200-meter relay – 1, Lakeland Union, (Caleb Anderson, Kav FitzPatrick, Will Bodewes, Andrew Schilling), 7:52.04.

High jump – 1, Brett Thompson, West Salem, 6-6. 8 (tie), Ethan Ellingsworth, OHS, 6-2.

Pole vault – 1, Alex Schmidt, Edgerton, 14-3.

Long jump – 1, Scott Hietpas, Little Chute, 22-9.75.

Triple jump – 1, Scott Hietpas, Little Chute, 44-5.5.

Shot put – 1, Kelly Thomas, Racine St. Catherine, 54-2.5.

Discus – 1, Ryan Weber, Platteville, 167-10. * Indicates new State record

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SOCCER: Osceola falls to Baldwin-Woodville FROM PAGE 12

ona, Minn. No doubt Shira will miss a lot about where she has called home for several years but she admits that leaving her soccer team will be very difficult.

“I will miss these girls that I have had the pleasure of working with tremendously,” Shira said. “They are by

far a most amazing group of girls who have such a strong work ethic while also possessing a great demeanor in how they deal with each other and their opponents. They are hard-working, well mannered, kind, giving and they will all go very far in life and I am better for having known them.

I consider myself very lucky to have had them on my teams.”

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peted this past weekend.”

Osceola was led by junior Savannah Rivard who broke the school record in the 400m with a time of 57.77 seconds for her second place finish.

“It was pretty amazing going into finals and seeing how close the times were,” Rivard said. “I was pretty nervous but once that gun went off it was ‘go’ time. And crossing the finish line was amazing, knowing I worked all season for this and it paid off.

It was an incredible moment.”

Rivard was also a piece of the school record breaking 1600m relay team which included Hannah Salami, Taylor Ellefson and Grace Ulrich. The quartet broke the school record in the preliminaries with a time of 4:03.32.

Osceola eventually finished fifth in the event.

Hannah Salami continued to assault the Osceola record books when she ran the 300m hurdles in 45.71 seconds in her preliminary heat, breaking her own school record. Salami went on to place fifth in the finals.

Mickey Gearin flirted with the school record of 11’ in the pole vault but

fell three inches short.

Her third place effort garnered six team points.

“I’m very happy to have contributed to the team score,” Gearin said. “I’m proud of the way our team competed and finishing with 22 points was very positive. I am happy with a PR (personal record) of 10’9” and I’ll keep working hard to break it next season.

Kaija Newman, Bailey Ellefson, and Jess Bjerke also earned a chance at State by placing in the top four at Sectionals, but were unable to get into a top-eight finish at State to earn to team points.

“Our program is going to sincerely miss Bailey Ellefson and Bailee Hallen, who each gave the Osceola track and field team four great years, but we have some power-house juniors and sophomores who are going to come back even stronger and continue to build on what they all accomplished this season,” Meyer said.

“I’m so proud of who these girls are as athletes and as young ladies.”

The Osceola boys found things a little tough as they fought for points.

Sophomore Ethan Ellingsworth earned one-half team point when he tied

for eighth in the high jump with a leap of 6’2”.

Riley Edling, Joe McKelvey, Teddy Gildersleeve and Tucker Hazzard also competed at State but were unable to earn team points. Anthony Schulz, Austin Fox and Cal Germain made the trip to State as relay alternates.

“The boys got some valuable experience at the state meet in La Crosse this weekend,” Coach Rick Stewart said. “The 4x100 just barely missed qualifying for finals and ran a real solid race with clean hand-offs. The boys know they ran well and put themselves in a position to advance. The 4x200 also ran a good race against tough competition. Ethan (Ellingsworth) ran a good race in the 100 prelims and he had a nice day high jumping. He gained some invaluable experience that he will be able to build on for next year.

We were very proud of how the boys competed.

They are a fun group of athletes, and all of them except for Riley (Edling) and Anthony (Schulz) will be back next year ready to compete at an even higher level.”

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Johnson took the mound for St. Croix Falls against the Pirates for the win on Friday night.

“We had some great plays defensively over the two games we played last week,” Jacobson said, “highlighted by a great relay play in the fifth in-

ning against Turtle Lake where we cut down a runner at home plate.”

The team will now begin the test of facing teams they have not had a chance to see this season.

Chequamegon enters the tournament with a 19-4 record while the Saints are currently 20-2. While playing one game at a time, the

Saints have their sights set on the prize of traveling to play in the WIAA Wisconsin State Tournament. With a win at 9 a.m., the team will face the winner of Elk Mound vs. Durand with a game time of 5 p.m.

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GOLF: Season ends in Ashland for Osceola golfers FROM PAGE 12

ward were the top two teams at Ashland and will finish their season at State. Somerset missed qualifying for the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest stage by just two strokes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chequamegon Bay golf course is a very nice course with plenty of situations that will give the golfers uneven lies,â&#x20AC;? Osceola Coach Andy Willeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the ball is above or below your feet and you have to make shots that you ordinarily donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to make, it will definitely test your skills. Add this to the pressure of Sectional golf and it creates a situation that will make the best golfers struggle.â&#x20AC;?

Hustad, a senior, played his last round for the Chieftains while Wolfe will be back to lead the Chieftains next season.

Mitch struggled with his game at Sectionals,â&#x20AC;?

Willeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had difficulty putting on the greens, which quickly inflated the scores that he

was trying to post. The score that he ended up with was not indicative of the complete round that he played. Over the past three weeks Mitch has been playing great golf and as a senior it stings to finish up like this.

Alex struggled with the first couple of holes and it took him a bit to get his swing back. He was able to score low and continue to make the shots that got him to Sectionals.â&#x20AC;?

Willeman had a big roster this year and he is hoping that his returning varsity players will continue to improve and that someone from the junior varsity will step up next season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was good for the underclassmen to get valuable varsity experience,â&#x20AC;?

Willeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The skills that they worked on every day in practice and at the meets will help them next year and beyond as they continue the sport. Next year OHS golf could have juniors or seniors as four out the five varsity golfers. When

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you come into the season with that much experience at the varsity level, it can definitely give you the advantage to begin the season. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy

to see the progress that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new members of the team were able to make. They are set up to make great strides as a team and individuals.â&#x20AC;?

Braves off to a good start

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The Osceola Braves baseball team has begun the season with a 3-0 conference record and sits just below the River Falls Fighting Fish as the season gets underway.

Menomonie, Spring Valley, New Richmond and St. Croix Falls round out the conference and each of these teams have suffered one loss early on.

Osceola picked up two of their conference wins last weekend defeating Spring Valley 6-5 on Friday night and St. Croix Falls 6-0 on Saturday.

Friday was a satisfying win after a rough start. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gave up three runs in the first inning,â&#x20AC;?

Braves Manager Mike Tetzlaff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A very large Friday night crowd saw us chip away at a determined Spring Valley team.â&#x20AC;?

Playing at Oakey Park is always a bonus for the team as the hometown

crowd has a way of making things happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to use great defense, especially by second baseman Trent Fehlen,â&#x20AC;? Tetzlaff said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;combined with a long ball by Matt Hasselquist, great relief pitching by Zack Waalen to pull out the much needed conference win. It was nice to see this combination of our game lead to this win. Everything worked

out tonight and we hope the large crowd went home happy.â&#x20AC;?

The win on Friday night gave way to an elevated mood for everyone on the short trip to St. Croix Falls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We reminded our guys before the game that historically we have not done real well when we visit St. Croix Falls,â&#x20AC;?

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Offense was not too bad either as the Braves saw newcomer Mark Sontag hit the ball for his second home run of the young season.

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Investigators discovered roosters, hens and chicks living in cages at the properties. Some had no access to proper food and water and some appeared to be suffering from recent trauma consistent with fighting.

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“Not only is cockfighting cruel, but it often brings other crimes to communities, such as illegal gambling and drug possession,” Rickey stated. “We’re pleased to be in a position where we could step in and provide resources and expertise to assist local authorities in ending this violent criminal enterprise and holding the abusers accountable.”

Birds commonly suffer from injuries during cockfights, including punctured lungs, broken bones and pierced eyes.

These injures are often the result of knives and artificial gaffs. Steroids or other drugs are often administered to the birds to make them more aggressive.

Other agencies assisting with this operation include Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control and Heartland Farm Sanctuary.

In Wisconsin, conducting a cockfight and possessing birds for the purpose of fighting are Class I felonies. Each felony is punishable by up to three years, six months in a state prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.

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Arieanna Hayton placed first in the vault in the Excel Silver 11year old division. Ellie Luebker, competing in the Excel Bronze 9-yearold division, won the allaround. Mazie Gillespie, who competed in the Excel Silver 8 and under division, won the bars, floor and all-around.

These young athletes are coached by Cassie and Ted DeLuca. Although they have gymnastics ability they work on their skills about six hours per week at formal practice during the school year. This summer they will up their practice time to eight hours per week to get ready for fall placements next season.

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Go green with your pet Environmentally conscious lifestyles are a way of life for many people. But while men and women may look to hybrid cars or energy-saving appliances to reduce their carbon footprints, few may know they can go green with their pets, too.

Pet care is likely not the first thing pet owners think of when they look to tweak their lifestyles.

But there are many ways pet owners can take a more eco-friendly approach to caring for their pets.

• Buy environmentally friendly toys and supplies. Many businesses now produce products with the environment in mind, and manufacturers of pet products are no exception. When buying toys and supplies for your furry friends, look for products made from recycled materials or natural fibers. Such products may even be packaged in post-consumer materials like recycled paper.

• Buy in bulk. Buying pet items in bulk can be both eco-friendly and convenient. Buying in bulk means less frequent trips to the store, which conserves fuel and saves you time. Buying in bulk also means less packaging, which conserves resources and leads to less plastic and cardboard in

landfills.

• Keep a watch fu l on your pets. Pets that are allowed to roam free can have an adverse impact on local wildlife. For example, cats that are allowed out to roam your yard and the yards of your neighbors may be on the prowl for birds, and killing birds can have a negative impact on local ecosystems. Each bird death caused by a cat is preventable if pet owners simply keep their feline friends inside, which veterinarians note is good for the average cat’s life expectancy. In addition, keep your dog on a leash when taking Fido for a walk or to the park, as dogs also are prone to some questionable behavior when off the leash and out from under the watchful eyes of their owners.

• Embrace organic foods. Many humans are turning to organic-only diets, and there is no reason why pet owners

biodegradable bags will decompose over time. Cat owners can also make cleaning up after their pets more eco-friendly and healthy for their furry friends by using environmentally friendly cat litters that don’t contain strip-mined clay or clay sediment that can contribute to feline respiratory problems.

There are many ways eco-conscious pet owners can reduce their carbon footprints without expending much effort at all.

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• Clean up in an eco-friendly way. Cleaning up after your pet has done his business is perhaps the least enjoyable part of pet ownership.

But dog owners can make picking up their pooches’ poop more eco-friendly by using biodegradable poop bags in lieu of plastic bags from the grocery store or elsewhere.

Plastic bags will sit in landfills for years, while

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Equal Housing Lender

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Thomas J Klugow, AAMSÂŽ Financial Advisor .

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Backhoe, dozer & skidsteer work, hauling and trucking available, frost footings, trenches, lawn seeding (Brillion), vault digging, retaining walls, pavers, basements, driveways & black dirt.

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LEARNING: Osceola High School Spanish students use green screen technology for news broadcast FROM PAGE 6

It was a difficult assignment, with parts that students struggled to master. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a big project and a lot of work,â&#x20AC;?

Spanish student Alyssa Pauley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we saw the finished project we knew it was all worth it.â&#x20AC;?

The skills the students needed to master were new and complicated but they dove in and mastered skills and problem solved along the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of the presentation, students worked with Google docs to collaborate and organize their reports, create transitions, and peer edit their papers,â&#x20AC;? Zurbriggen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They utilized teleprompter technology to assist with reading their scripts, much like the live anchors, reporters, and analysts use on television.â&#x20AC;?

Zurbriggen noted that initially the students realized they were going into a project with an extensive amount of work they were not too happy.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that the students had a lot of fun with the project at first,â&#x20AC;? Zurbriggen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until it came time to record and put all the different parts together which would create their final news broadcast.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working with the iPads and televisions was a cool way to learn technology,â&#x20AC;? Sam Bents said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize everything we were learning along the way.â&#x20AC;?

Zurbriggen agreed. The technology piece was new territory for everyone involved in the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The abundance of 21st century skills that the students utilized was fun to see,â&#x20AC;? Zurbriggen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The students were hands on the entire time, having to problem solve with technology that they may not have utilized in the past.

The amount of work that they did with editing their videos using iPads went far beyond the simple opening of an app.

They acted as their own writers, directors, and producers, each person having

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The collaboration piece was not missed by Zurbriggen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would be remiss if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mention Greta McCarty.,â&#x20AC;? Zurbriggen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only because of her extensive technology background and intelligence, but her enjoyment and willingness to collaborate and help students in any capacity made this project enjoyable. I know that we both found enjoyment working together on this project. It was no small undertaking but the kids continued to amaze us with the final product.â&#x20AC;?

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a thumb print on the final product.â&#x20AC;?

Pulling it all together with Zurbriggen was media specialist Greta McCarty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Matt and I first came up with the project it was new for us too,â&#x20AC;? McCarty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was fun finding all the pieces needed to put the idea together.â&#x20AC;?

The importance of such an extensive project was not lost on anyone involved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going into this I had no idea how challenging this would be and I felt like I had some experience already,â&#x20AC;? Cora Barczak said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could not have made it look as good as we did without Mrs. McCartyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help.â&#x20AC;?

Since this was the first time anyone has tried a student project with such an extensive amount of technology involved peaked the interest of other students and teachers as they walked through the library and saw what was going on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were able to work out the kinks and will be gathering feedback from the students through a Google Survey,â&#x20AC;? Zur-

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OUTDOORS REALTY

2391B Hwy 35, Osceola, WI 54020

JO HINZ, REALTOR A referral based networking group in the upper St. Croix Valley providing networking for professionals in a wide variety of industries.

Helping people ďŹ nd a place to call home!

715-417-0588

NEXT MEETING: (all are welcome) Thurs., June 11 â&#x20AC;˘ 8 a.m at Osceola Community Church, 2492 Education Drive, Osceola This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7 minute speakers: Teresa Holmdahl of The Sun Newspaper Scott Tinney of Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tire

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930 State Road 35 Dresser, Wisconsin www.boydsoutdoorpower.com

Plumbing

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651-257-5340 www.customtrailers.biz

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Lawn Mowing

Custom Trailer Manufacturing â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminum Utility Trailers â&#x20AC;˘ Mobile Displays â&#x20AC;˘ Ground-Up Construction

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Lawn & Garden

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715-220-0053 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-294-1662

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Tree Care Knefelkampâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Care â&#x20AC;˘ Preventive Emerald Ash Borer treatments â&#x20AC;˘ Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Consulting

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PHONE: 715-294-2314 | FAX: 715-755-3314

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Pets/Supplies

FOUND: Prescription eyeglasses, brown frames on 270th Street near Scott's Tire Service. Black Kirkland Signature case. Inquire at The Sun Office, 108 Cascade St., Osceola, M-F, 8:30 to 5.

Custom Furniture refinishing, stripping and repair. Do it right, reasonably. The Cellar Door, Taylors Falls, 651-465-5551.

Lead Cook at Residential Environmental Learning Center.

Full-time cook needed for scratch kitchen at the Audubon Center of the North Woods.

We offer wages commensurate with experience and a benefits package including partially funded medical & dental coverage and a retirement plan. Willing to train an individual who indicates the willingness to learn.

Send resume/application to: Operations & Finance Dir. ACNW PO Box 530 Sandstone, MN 55072 320-245-2648 husom@auduboncenter.org www.audubon-center. org

Rentals/ Residential

19 Piano Tuning Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584

23 Free Items FREE: 3PC sectional couch w/recliners attached. Velvety material, burgundy color.

715-294-0804.

FREE: Andersen 3section window, rough open, 96wx60h ctr pict wind w/cstm ea end.

Can be cut down.

715-755-2156.

FREE; Left over split face block and brick from construction projects. If interested contact Bob Schmidt, Director, Building & Grounds, Osceola School District, 715294-2127 ext. 445, schmidtb@osceola.k12.wi.us.

HAVE SOMETHING TO give away? Run three weeks, nonbusiness related for FREE. Must be from the area. To place an ad call 715-294-2314.

Problems with your car insurance? Tickets? Accidents? Been canceled? Call Noah Insurance for help at 715-294-2017.

RESUMES copied for free if you have been laid off and looking for work. Stop in at The Sun, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

154 Full Time Clean Room Assembly Getinge-La Calhène USA a leading global manufacturer of aseptic packaging products for the pharmaceutical industry in a CGMP/ISO-9001 environment is seeking a clean room assembler. This position will be responsible for assembly and testing of aseptic packaging products and daily clean room maintenance. Two years prior clean room experience is preferred. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including a 401(k) plan w/company match and profit sharing. Please forward your resume to: Getinge-La Calhène USA, Attn: Human Resources, 1325 S. Frandsen Ave. Rush City, MN 55069 Fax: 320-358-3549 Email: lacalene.hr@ getinge.com

Safe Transitions, the pioneer in foster care for adults with mental illness, currently has full and part-time Mental Health Worker positions available in the Cambridge area. $9.55/hr and $50 hiring bonus after successful completion of orientation period.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website at SafeTransitions.org EEO

300 For Sale NEW BUILDING SITE For Sale - 1 and 105 acres. Country lots – Osceola Dresser area.

715-755-3377

IN OSCEOLA: 3BR, 2BA, washer/dryer, finished basement, $800/mo.

815-7085700.

F Olde English Bulldogge pups ready June 10. Reg IOEBA $1500. Call/text 763-807-0202 .

352 Home/Office Organization THE SUN HAS YOUR office supplies – File folders, labels, register and other tapes, envelopes of many sizes, copy paper by ream or sheet and much more. Let us help you today, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

715-294-2314.

368 Household/ Appliances Very Lrg 2 door Servel gas refrig. Full size top freezer. $500/b.o.

651-238-1512

454 Storage Rent Farmington Mini Storage – 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25. For all your storage needs.

Now accommodating 5th wheelers, boats and campers. 715294-3078 or 1-800282-8103.

MINI-STORAGE SPECIALS: Only $25 security deposit. Three sizes available. 7'x10', 10'x20', 10'x24'. Call today for specials.

715-755-2947.

Verhasselt Construction, 3 miles north of Osceola on Hwy. 35.

ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7.

Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/mo.

Full Time. Training p r o v i d e d . w w w.

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Construction Company hiring local Carpenters, Concrete, Electricians, Painters, Iron Workers, Masons, Skilled Laborers and Welders. Appleton 920-725-1386 Eau

Bruce Smith Carpentry 715-294-3115

East Bethel Ice Arena

20675 Hwy 65 NE Sat., June 13 • 9 am - 5 pm Sun., June 14 • 9 am - 3 pm Clayton the Coin Guy! Bring your Coins!

We will be featuring MOE the Knife Maker, bring all your dull blades!

Admission: $5 per adult, children 12 & under free with paid adult.

For Reservation, Show times or places contact AC Expos at 218-290-0274.

Visit us at ACEXPOS.info for upcoming shows

FOR RENT 2BR apartments, starting at $615/mo. Cable, water, garbage included.

Call for details.

Osceola Properties

PLANT CLEARANCE SALE:Everything Must Go!Annuals, baskets, planters, and bedding plants.

Bleeding Heart, Peony, and Asiatic Lily perennials.Saturday, June 13, 9 am until gone. 2376 94th Ave. Osceola, WI

STUMP GRINDING AND REMOVING 800-282-8103 • 715-417-0303

Part Time Help Wanted

Reliable Professional Insured Free Estimates Light Landscaping

Front Desk 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Apply at

ARNELL HUMANE SOCIETY

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home! Six beautifully wooded acres. Log barn. Central Wisconsin. Fishing nearby. Super hunting, $175,000. 72 adjoining acres. $199,800.

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River Valley Inn & Suites 1030 N. Cascade Street, Osceola

Gun Show

Claire 715-202-0907 La Crosse 608781-5647 Madison 608-221-9799 Milwaukee 262-6506600 Wausau 715845-8300 (CNOW) Charming “century old” country

GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

185 Griffin St. East, Amery Pet supplies, hand tools, knick-knacks, outdoor fun, home décor, furniture... everything but clothing!

All proceeds help our non-profit shelter care for stray and homeless pets. No early shopping.

DETAILER / MAINTENANCE PERSON WANTED St. Croix Falls area. Duties include sand-polish cars, as needed, clean interior, clean shop, remove garbage, recycle sheet metal, wash cars, snow removal. Other duties as needed. Must be able to lift 65 lbs. Must be willing to learn and follow instruction. Hours are dependent on work flow. Pay is dependent on experience. Benefits available. Must have experience and valid driver’s license. 715-483-9111.

Annual Multi-Family

GARAGE SALE 2123 45th Ave, Star Prairie

6/11, Thursday • 8 - 6 6/12, Friday • 8 - 6 6/13, Saturday • 8 - 12 Lots of toys, games, puzzles & books. Etliptical, shoes, household & misc. items, girls clothing size 7-16, juniors S & M, boys clothing size 4 - 7. Some mens & womens & lots more.

DRIVERS NEEDED Full or part-time. Must have Class B CDL and air brakes. Clean driving record, 2 years minimum experience, dump truck experience preferred, medical card.

Somerset, Wisconsin area Call days, 612-750-0477 or nights, 715-549-6602.

FOR RENT IN OSCEOLA Two Bedroom Apartment $550.00 a month plus security deposit and utilities NO PETS • (715) 294-3914 or (715) 294-3712

GARAGE SALE June 11 - 13 • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

947 190th St. (Cty Rd Y), Dresser Boats, wood stove, baby items, girls NB - 2T, boys NB - 3 mo., dining room tables and chairs, refrigerator, washers & dryers, furniture, dog crates and much more.

PART-TIME CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Hiawatha National Bank is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic part-time employee to fill our Client Service Representative position. This would be a 30 hour/week position and will include some Saturdays.

Professional qualifications include: • Must have two years in a customer service setting • Two years cash handling experience required • Ability to multi-task, plus establish and grow client relationships • Exceptional character & team player • Banking experience preferred

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; STOUT The following students from the area graduated in May from University of Wisconsin-Stout. Osceola: Ryan Ellwanger, B.S. manufacturing engineering; Ashley Robins, B.S. packaging. Star Prairie: Christie Libansky, B.S. human development and family studies; Camille Peterson, M.S. career and technical education.

ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY Stephanie Melin of St. Croix Falls was named to the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LA CROSSE The following students have been named to the spring semester

Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List. Osceola: Brandon Bierbrauer, Shelby Cutler, Stephanie Newman, Lisa Rydeen, Andrew Salewski, Miranda Steinmetz, Seren Thorman, Elizabeth West; Saint Croix Falls: Haley Anderson, Alexander Frey; Star Prairie: Shawna Olson, Lucas VanderBent.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MADISON The following students have been named to the spring semester Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List. Osceola: Asher Elmquist, Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor List; Cody Getschel, Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List; Kate Grahek, Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor List.

Saint Croix Falls: Lauren Koschmeder, Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor List.

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Give Back Day Osceola High School juniors were out and about June 1 for Give Back Day. Several students painted at Oakey Park.

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Father will give you all your earthly wants. Earthly fathers know that too much of certain good things wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be good for their child, or that their child isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready yet for a certain thing they want, or that something else would be better for them. Likewise, we must trust that our heavenly Father truly knows best how much, and what, and when to give us of the nice things we hope to enjoy on earth.

But as far as what we truly need on this earth, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes, food, drink, a place to live or people to take care of us, listen again to what Jesus said: (READ v27-31 again.) Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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Jack Linkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is looking to fill the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘Food Safety and Quality Technicians â&#x20AC;˘Production Workers . . . All Shifts â&#x20AC;˘Maintenance Technicians . . . All Shifts $SSO\ WRGD\ DW RXU FRUSRUDWH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH 2QH 6QDFN )RRG /DQH 0LQRQJ :, RU FDOO +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 'LUHFWRU IRU PRUH LQIR -DFN /LQN¡V EHHI MHUN\ LV DQ HTXDO RSSRUWXQLW\ HPSOR\HU

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worry about those things; trust your Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care. And when you start getting worried about those things again, remember that name he tells you to call him, and be at peace. Your Father in heaven will provide for you, his child.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more that God teaches us by having us call him â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fatherâ&#x20AC;?- about what should be the big things in our life, rather than worries about earthly needs and possessions. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save that for next time.

Meanwhile, dear believers in Jesus, go your way in the peace about earthly needs and troubles that is fitting for children of the heavenly Father.

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Maintenance The primary purpose of this position is to keep all operations in safe optimum working conditions to alleviate as much equipment downtime as possible during production on said shift. Must also administer, direct, and coordinate the functions of the night maintenance staff by working in conjunction with other Department Supervisors, Night Plant Supervisors and Night Production Manager.

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Jack Linkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is looking to fill the following positions immediately:

Maintenance Supervisor The primary purpose of this position is to keep all operations in safe optimum working conditions to alleviate as much equipment downtime as possible during production on said shift. Must also administer, direct, and coordinate the functions of the night maintenance staff by working in conjunction with other Department Supervisors, Night Plant Supervisors and Night Production Manager.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘General maintenance experience

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POSITIONS: Lead Teachers for Clubhouse Childcare Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 Positions Available Infant Lead Teacher (1), Toddler Lead Teacher (2), Lead Teacher for 2½ - 3 year group (1) and Lead Teacher for 3-4 year group (1) These are full-time (40 hours per week), 12-month positions. Schedules to be determined based on enrollment.

Teacher Assistants for Clubhouse Childcare Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up to 10 Positions Available These are part-time (approx. 27.5 hours per week), 12-month positions. Number of positions and job schedules to be determined based on enrollment.

REQUIREMENTS: â&#x20AC;˘ Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development subject areas or a Registry Credential is preferred for Lead Teacher position â&#x20AC;˘ Teacher Assistants must have earned a High School Diploma or G.E.D. â&#x20AC;˘ Must acquire and maintain first aid and CPR certification â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 75 pounds â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to work independently and to deal with high pressure situations â&#x20AC;˘ Must have proven skills to work effectively with children with behavior difficulties â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to effectively supervise children using positive discipline techniques. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to work cooperatively in a team situation. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to maintain confidentiality of staff, children and families. â&#x20AC;˘ Must demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with team members, children, parents, volunteers and the public.

SALARY: Salary and Benefits as determined by the Amery Board of Education.

SEND LETTER OF INTEREST, COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM OR RESUME AND THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO: Nina Hutton, Director of Clubhouse Childcare Center School District of Amery 469 Minneapolis Ave S Amery, WI 54001 DEADLINE: 4pm on June 24, 2015 The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program

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than per alleged act of sexual assault.

The defense did not immediately respond to a request for more information.

At the June 3 arraignment hearing, Christensen appeared with his attorney, Aaron Nelson.

Robert John Kaiser represented

the state of Wisconsin.

Background Christensen, a corrections officer for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department from 1995 to 2014, stands accused of sexually assaulting female inmates at Polk County Jail between 2011 and 2014.

Polk County Sheriff Pete Johnson has said the first claim came

to his attention October 29, 2014; Christensen resigned the next day. After an initial administrative investigation, Johnson asked the Wisconsin Department of Justice to look into the case. Its investigation, which uncovered allegations of multiple incidences of sexual assault from five women, became the foundation of the felony charges filed in April.

HOROSCOPES

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week expect to gain a better understanding of things that have confounded you in the past. Someone comes into your life to play the role of teacher.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Fun conversations with a friend prove to be a great way to start your week, Taurus. Things will continue to progress on a positive note throughout the week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make an effort to more effectively manage life at work and at home this week.

The fruits of your labors will pay off with more productivity at work and more family time at home.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not hesitate to share your personal goals with CLUES ACROSS 1. S.W. gully 7. Japanese polytheism 13. N.H. Academy and town 14. Most aired 16. Prosecuting officer 17. Badger State 19. Atomic #24 20. Moose genus 22. Possessed 23. Make a smooth transition 25. Thug (slang) 26. Locations or places 28. Rivulet 29. The self 30. Not good 31. Obstruct 33. Decalitre 34. Space for sitting 36. Taxi 38. 7th tone 39. Ethiopian lake 41. Tears down 43. Gold 44. Angle (abbr.)

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others in your life. Your loved ones are there to offer their support and encourage you to do your best.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others are sure to take notice of your work ethic and impressive accomplishments this week. If you keep quiet, recognition may pass you by.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stay true to your faith this week. Don’t feel you have to change to fit in with the masses. Uniqueness is to be prized, and your faith can guide you.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Worrying about something you can’t change will only bring on more stress, Libra. Trust that things will work out and don’t worry about things you can’t control.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

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Scorpio, your ideas are met with encouragement and optimism this week. Stick with your plans and allow others’ encouragement to fuel you as you work toward your goals.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t be afraid to readjust your work schedule if you are running out of gas.

You can handle multiple projects at once, but don’t do so at the expense of your health.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, attention to detail is a staple of your work ethic. Try not to get too caught up in the minor details, as you might end up missing the big picture.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, be there for a friend who needs you in the coming days. This friend has

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week you are more comfortable relaxing and engaging in fun pursuits, Pisces.

Immerse yourself in creative projects.

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Late to the party? Be wary!

It was a hot day. I could feel beads of sweat around my temples as I stepped from our air-conditioned car. We had already attended 3 graduation parties earlier and this was the last of the day. It was 4:45 p.m. and the invitation said, “Open house from 1-5.” That was my first clue—1-5.

That meant the party had gone on longer than 4 hours, which could mean safety could be compromised if it Wild Chow food was not held properly. I had my “health inspector” hat on as I approached the Lisa Erickson food table.

Food safety is a huge concern when temperatures are high and spoilage occurs faster.

Food can harbor harmful bacteria if it is not properly served or stored. It doesn’t take long for bacteria to multiply after food has sat for a couple hours without being held at proper temps.

Many years ago my husband and I had food poisoning acquired at a sub sandwich shop in Minnesota. I will never forget that day. We reported it to the health department, whose investigation determined it was either from improperly cooked chicken or the meat had not been held at temperatures not hot enough to kill the bacteria.

Food poisoning is super painful, a major inconvenience to all involved, and can be deadly. While the episode only infected my husband and me, it also affected our two oldest children because we were too sick to take care of them. My in-laws came to the rescue.

Food poisoning is easy to prevent. By taking some simple steps you can avoid getting sick or making others sick from your food. Pregnant women, elderly adults, sick adults with compromised immune systems, and young children are at higher risk than healthy adults for food born illnesses. If you have invited any of these guests, take extra precautions to ensure your food is safe for them.

After a careful inspection of the food table at the graduation party, I could see that most things were safe to try, but a few were not. The potato salad was not on ice and by feeling the side of the bowl, I could tell it was no longer cold. The same for the pasta salad made with mayonnaise, chicken pieces, and celery—I was not going to chance it. The pulled pork and baked beans were simmering away—perfectly safe! The cakes and bars were fine, too. I happily ate my sandwich and beans, but whispered to my husband—DON’T EAT THE SALADS! Better to be safe than sick as a dog with food poisoning.

8 Tips to Know Your Food is Safe at a Party When you shop, buy refrigerated items last. Meats, dairy products, and anything frozen need to be kept cold. When you arrive home put those foods away first.

On super hot days bring a cooler full of ice packs to help keep your food cold on the way home.

Don’t overload your refrigerator or freezer—It isn’t able to cool warm food or room temp foods quickly enough when it’s overloaded. Clean and rearrange your fridge BEFORE you shop to provide space. Keep fridge temps between 32 and 40 degrees (seafood at 30 to 34 degrees).

Plan your storage space carefully, especially for perishable food items. Years ago a woman wanted advice about cooking for 150 people for her daughter’s home wedding. When I asked if she had enough fridge or freezer space for 150 pieces of chicken (56 lbs.) plus the side items, she immediately asked me to cater her daughter’s wedding. Hire a professional—they know how to do this!

Properly thawing foods is a must when serving others. Thaw in fridge or defrost in microwave and cook immediately. You can run cool water over food to thaw too, but I hate wasting water—not the best choice.

Foods being served need to be kept at proper temperatures. Cold foods—cold and hot foods—hot. Keep cold foods below 41 degrees; hold hot foods at 135 degrees or above. Monitor temps with a food thermometer; tasting or touching food is not reliable. Always keep foods covered to preserve heat and stir frequently.

Reheat previously cooked food to 165 degrees; then reduce heat to 135-140 degrees. I like to do this every 2 hours to ensure safety. The serving utensil can be a problem if it is only used occasionally and food builds up on it. I remove and replace it with a new one every hour.

Cooling cooked foods quickly is key. If you cook a large pot of chili to serve the next day, cool it down before you refrigerate it by pouring it into shallow pans or smaller units. An ice bath is an ideal option once the food has cooled to below 135 degrees.

If you send food home with guests remind them to cool it quickly when they get home or dispose of any leftovers you don’t have space for.

Lisa Erickson is an avid cook and writer, who can be reached at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com

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Rhubarb Days in Osceola

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Hiawatha National Bank served up Johnsonville brats on June 5.

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Magic Norm executes his first card trick for kids at the Superhero Training Camp June 6.

Ritz Kuzko, 15, fishes for trout on a rock in the Mill Pond June 6.

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Adorned in a Batman mask and cape, Isayah Foley, 6, colors a Duckathalon duck June 6.

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Jack Herbert buys a stack of books at the Friends of the Library’s book sale June 6.

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More than 2,200 ducks begin the 2015 Duckathlon rubber duck race behind the gazebo at Mill Pond Park.

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State music convention Six students from Osceola Middle School were selected from talented musicians across Wisconsin through a rigorous audition process to perform in honors groups at the Wisconsin State Music Association (WSMA) convention next fall in Madison. Front row: Renee Vorndran (orchestra, french horn), Blake Slater (band, trumpet), Brecken Styles (choir) and Justin Vorndran (orchestra, trombone). Second row: Colin Krentz (choir) and Jed Durand (choir).

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