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Harsdorf appointed DATCP Secretary, early Senate election set

East Farmington friends joined Army 50 years ago

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

It’s been nearly 50 years since four East Farmington friends were drafted into the Army together.

Mike Krenz, Steve Kromrey, Ken Kromrey and Don Potting had known each other virtually all their lives, going to school and church together.

“Knowing they would be drafted soon, they went together to sign up for the draft,” explained Carol Kromrey, “then to Minneapolis where they were sworn in on Dec. 5, 1967.”

The four continued on to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for basic training. They parted ways for advanced individual training (AIT). All were called to serve in Vietnam.

Today, all four men live in the area and are still good friends.

Jarchow bids for open Senate seat

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Governor Scott Walker made it official Friday morning. Senator Sheila Harsdorf will be the State’s next Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Moments after the announcement, Assembly Representative Adam Jarchow released a statement declaring his candidacy in a soon-tobe-held election to fill her seat.

Later, Governor Walker announced that he had ordered a special election for the 10th Senate District, set for Tues., Jan. 16, 2018. If a primary is necessary, it will be held Tues., Dec. 19, 2017. Circulation of nomination papers for candidates began Fri., Nov. 10. Nomination papers must be filed no later than 5 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 21, 2017.

Harsdorf, who has been Senator of the 10th District since 2001 and lives in River Falls, will become the first woman in the agency’s 88-year history to serve as its secretary.

“Sheila’s experience as a highly-respected, dedicated legislator and dairy farmer make her an excellent fit to lead DATCP,” said Governor Walker in his announcement.

“I am honored to serve as DATCP secretary, and I thank Governor Walker for entrusting me

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Then: Mike Krenz, Steve Kromrey, Ken Kromrey and Don Potting together in East Farmington before heading into the service in 1967.

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Now: Mike Krenz, Steve Kromrey, Ken Kromrey and Don Potting reminiscing about their service days.

Health workers call for action on key health risks

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Mental health. Substance abuse. Obesity.

Three of Polk County’s most pernicious health problems topped the list of priorities for communitywide health improvement in “Healthy Polk County 2020,” a plan released last week.

The plan’s authors — a team with members from the county’s health department, Osceola

Medical Center, St. Croix Regional Medical Center, and Amery Hospital and Clinic — hope to spur residents and organizations to address Polk County’s worst health issues with a focus on prevention.

The three priority areas were established in response to surveys and other data gathered during a recent community health assessment.

Mental Health According to “Healthy Polk

County 2020,” self-harm is the second highest cause of hospitalization in Polk County. The suicide rate, 23 per 100,000, is nearly double the state rate of 13 per 100,000. The rate of suicide spiked in 2015 and again in 2017, according to authors of the report.

In an effort to help Polk County residents address psychological troubles, health workers plan to SEE HEALTH, PAGE 14

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to lead,” said Harsdorf.

“I’m excited to work with and support our farmers, businesses, and consumers to promote a fair marketplace and economic growth in Wisconsin’s vibrant agriculture industry.”

Harsdorf’s resignation from the State Senate was effective at the end of the day, Friday, Nov. 10.

Her effective start date at DATCP was Monday, Nov. 13.

Adam Jarchow of Balsam Lake, who has served as the State Representative for 28th Assembly District since 2015, announced his interest in the Senate seat in an SEE HARSDORF, PAGE 8

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Town of Osceola reckons with unsightly yards

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One rural Osceola resident asked for patience and another urged swift action last week as the Osceola Town Board reviewed its options for spurring cleanup on lawns where old vehicles and piles of “stuff� have accumulated.

Beneath the apparent aesthetic concerns are financial worries. Specifically, that the value of nearby properties has dropped because of cluttered yards and fields.

Such clutter exists in violation of the town’s public nuisance ordinance. But as town officials examined possible paths for enforcing the ordinance — including, hypothetically, obtaining a court order to allow a cleanup crew to clear offending lawns — Chair Doug Schmidt expressed some hesitation about government overreach. “We would have to be very careful about this,â€? he said at the board’s Nov. 7 meeting. “It’s never bad until they come knocking on your door and tell you your yard is out of line. ‌ I worry about government getting out of line.â€?

However, the board and county have taken some action, approaching a property owner in Nye about decluttering

his yard.

Schmidt acknowledged that the board has been under pressure to act. “There were concerns expressed that the town wasn’t doing anything,� he said. “I just wanted to make people aware that things are being done.�

The property owner, Jim Eveland, asked the board for four to six weeks as he works to sell, discard and otherwise move things off the property. “Anybody who goes by there every day is going to notice a difference,� he said. “I’m working on it the best I can.�

He explained that various items — a school bus, vehicles, a makeshift calf shelter, deer stand, 250-gallon water barrel, backhoe, tractor, plow and pickup toppers — belong to several different people including his uncle, a friend, his brother and son-in-law.

The issue of cluttered yards in the township has existed for years, and another resident made clear to the board that he and others have had enough. Saying his problem wasn’t with Eveland, but with the board for not enforcing its nuisance ordinance, Tom Magnafici threatened to file a class action suit against the SEE TOWN, PAGE 6

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Dresser proposes slight increases to budget, levy Reminds residents of sewer rate increase

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Village of Dresser’s 2018 draft budget proposes a 2.44 percent increase in revenues and spending, and a 2.18 percent levy increase.

The spending plan recommends a $23,700 increase in capital outlays, a $9,000 increase in general government spending, $3,000 more for public safety and $24,000 less for transportation.

The primary source of increased income is a $12,000 bump in property tax revenue.

Most of the increased spending in capital outlays is attributable to street maintenance and road projects. General government increases include compensation earmarked for parttime office staff and a 2.3 percent raise for the village clerk (a figure on track with recent rates of inflation).

The village board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget December 4.

Sewer Rate Increase The final increment of a three-phase increase to sewer rates will take effect Jan. 1, 2018. Village President Bryan Beseler last week expressed a desire to remind residents of the increase without sending a letter. “We did a formal letter when it all started,� he said. “I could chop and mince that letter to make it more relevant to the third increase, or we could talk about it at meetings, repost it on the webpage, put it in the November and December utility bills. “The main thing is to get the word out there and remind residents,�

he continued. “Yes, it’s a new rate increase, but it’s the third phase of the phased-in rate increase.

When we did it initially the purpose was to minimize the impact.�

This is the last planned increase, although Beseler cautioned that rates will need to keep pace with costs going forward. “This will be the final one for now,� he said. “Based on the last audit it looks like things are beginning to settle down in that account, but we’ll need to continue to monitor that.�

Spring Elections Spring elections will be held April 3, 2018. Trustees Elina Kuusisto, Cathy Frandsen and Bryan “Fatboy� Raddatz are up for reelection. The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2017 and the deadline for filing is 5 p.m. Tues., Jan. 2.

The village is seeking three election inspectors for 2018 to 2019. Contact Village Clerk Jodi Gilbert if interested.

Water Operator Board members voted to hire retired public works employee Mike Qualle on an as-needed basis to act as a certified water operator. No Wisconsin-certified operators applied for the two vacant public works positions, thus neither of the new hires are certified. The next training is in May and the certification is a year-and-a-half long process.

Other business: • A public informational meeting about the Horsmann/Peterson road improvement project was set for 6:30 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 29. • The Dresser Holiday Open House is scheduled for Dec. 13, 2 to 6 p.m.

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Little Falls Livewires 4 -H Club has been chosen as the November recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

THROUGH NOVEMBER Sock Drive Hiawatha National Bank in Osceola is once again having a sock drive for the Osceola Open Cupboard/Blessing Baskets that are given out at Christmas. They will be collecting new socks through the month of November. Folks can drop off new socks at their Osceola location at 409 N Cascade Street.

NOVEMBER 15 Thanksgiving meal A community Thanksgiving lunch will be at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser at noon. This meal is free and open to all senior citizens in the community. For reservations call (715) 755-2515.

Sleep solutions seminar Join Osceola Medical Center during a unique health seminar where specialists in ENT and Pulmonology will discuss sleep apnea and the latest treatment options available. This one-hour seminar at 6:30 p.m. is in OMC’s Cascade Room.

Space is limited. To reserve your spot visit MyOMC.org/registration or call (715) 294-4936.

NOVEMBER 17 Ho Ho Ho Wood Craft The ArtBarn in Osceola is offering a “Ho Ho Ho Wood Craft” class. Check out their website for times and prices, www. stcroixartbarn.org.

Love Lights for sale Partners of the Osceola Medical Center will be selling Love Lights from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bill’s Ace Hardware, MidWestOne Bank and Dick’s Fresh Market. The Osceola Ambulance Crew is being honored this year.

NOVEMBER 17-18 Doe on the Go in Osceola Doe on the Go is planned in Osceola. In store prizes, appetizers, games, shopping. Large grand prize. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOVEMBER 18 Fall Festival at OUMC Osceola United Methodist Church Women will be having their annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fruitcakes, bakery items, handmade crafts and decor by Third World artisans will be available for purchase.

Lunch counter features BBQ sandwiches, wild rice soup and more.

NOVEMBER 19 Sunday breakfast The American Legion Post 143 in St. Croix Falls will be offering Sunday Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Snowman Painting The ArtBarn in Osceola is offering a Cookies and Canvas Snowman Painting class. Check out their website for times and prices, www.stcroixartbarn.org.

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The ArtBarn in Osceola is offering a Wine and Weave a Holiday Basket class. Check out their website for times and prices, www.stcroixartbarn.org.

Holiday at the Depot Art and Artisan Fair at the Taylors Falls Community Center from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 25 Wassail Party Craft Fair Wassail Party Craft Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylors Falls Community Center and at the Town House School.

NOVEMBER 26 Cascione to speak “Repetition in the Bible,” author Professor Jack Michael Cascione will speak about the scientific proof for the original text of the Bible at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome.

DECEMBER 2 Light Up Osceola Kapco presents the annual free event at Mill Pond Park in Osceola from 4 pm to 7 pm. Santa will be present along with caroling, scavenger hunt, lighting of the holiday tree, and more festivities. Food and drink available - kids eat free. Bring non-perishable items for the Open Cupboard food shelf.

Winter Wine Bottles The ArtBarn in Osceola is offering a Winter Wine Bottle class. Check out their website for times and prices, www. stcroixartbarn.org.

DECEMBER 3 Love Lights Ceremony The annual Love Lights Ceremony at the Osceola Medical Center will be at 4 p.m. The Osceola Ambulance Crew is being honored this year.

DECEMBER 6 The ArtBarn in Osceola is offering a “Ho Ho Ho Wood Craft” class. Check out their website for times and prices, www. stcroixartbarn.org.

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

Monday • The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.

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

• Second and fourth Monday, Big Fun Playdates with the Imagination Playground, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

• Read & Review Book Group meets the last Monday of the month at Dresser Library, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• The Voices of the Valley meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing.

FFI: (715) 494-0385.

• Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Enroll any time. FFI: Call 800243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/adult/basicedprogram.htm.

• Open Mic Night at PY’s Bar & Grill in Osceola, every third Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m..

Bring your instrument and participate in an open jam or feature your own music. Call (715) 2943314 for more details.

• Friends of Osceola Library meets the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. FFI: 715-2942657.

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

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

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

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

• Seniors on the Go, 12:30-4 p.m. at Osceola United Methodist Church.

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

FFI: 715-294-2310.

• Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., St Croix Falls Alano Club. FFI; (715) 825-3416.

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

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weighin, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. FFI: Kim, 715-4170683.

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

• AA meets at Trinity

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• Lego Lab, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dresser Library.

Lutheran Church in Osceola at 7 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

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

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

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Wednesday • Book club for adults at Osceola Public Library the fourth Wednesday of the month. Books available at the library.

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very now and then, I am struck by the love/ hate relationship that exists with all media, even newspapers as small as this one.

In an era of partisan and divisive opinions masquerading as “news,” it has become increasingly difficult to know who to trust.

The continuous flow of information online and with more people living their lives inside their own social media “bubble,” the problem becomes even more pronounced.

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I’d like to make a case for your hometown paper.

We are members of the National Publisher Newspaper Association (NNA), a Tom Stangl trade organization that helps keep us up to date on legislation and id the h amplification of a group voice when it provides comes to dealing with vendors as well as Washington.

The NNA recently conducted a national readership survey, and the results are eye-opening.

Over half of the respondents who read their community newspaper, 54 percent, said they trust their newspaper more than any other news source.

An overwhelming majority, 76 percent, said their community newspaper really understands things that are important to them.

When it comes to knowing what’s happening locally, the community newspaper is the primary source, according to the survey respondents. The community newspaper beats TV, radio and internet as the number one source for local news as well as local shopping and advertising information.

Fifty-six percent of the respondents said they read a print newspaper that covers their community specifically. Four percent read their local paper online only, and 7 percent read it online and in print, bringing the total to 68 percent who read a local paper.

Nearly a third of respondents, 30 percent, have been reading their local newspaper for more than 30 years. The survey highlights the loyalty readers have for their local newspapers. Another 18 percent have been reading their hometown paper for over 20 years but less than 30.

The loyalty that has been built is based on results, relevancy and trust. Eighty-four percent said they read their local paper for local news, information and obituaries.

And when people like something, they want others to know. Sharing of newspapers is still extremely popular. Over eight out of 10 readers of a community paper share it with one or more people.

Nearly half, 46 percent, share their newspaper with at least one other person. But the sharing doesn’t stop there. Twelve percent share it with at least two people, 10 percent share it with three people, 6 percent share it with at least four people and 8 percent share it with five or more people.

Survey respondents expressed a great interest in their local communities. More than half, 61 percent, read their local paper for school news somewhat often to very often. Forty-six percent read it for local sports somewhat often to very often. And 60 percent read their local paper for the editorials or letters to the editor somewhat often to very often.

It has become fashionable to downplay the importance of the local newspaper, or to believe that it is no longer relevant.

Nothing could be farther from the truth.

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caught a glimpse of Bigfoot last summer on my way home from work. There he was just off Highway 95, hanging out at the edge of the woods near someone’s mailbox.

Maybe you saw him too?

Not the actual creature of folklore, of course, but a cut out silhouette of Bigfoot on the move. I’m no Sasquatch tracker, but Editor even I can pick out Suzanne Lindgren that bulky, hairy silhouette in a line up.

I figured whomever had the driveway next to said mailbox was having a little fun and that I’d be saying hi to Bigfoot on my commute for years to come. I liked the idea.

Then, just as suddenly as it had appeared, the Bigfoot was gone.

Briefly, I wondered what had happened. Perhaps it had unnerved the mail carrier? Or been knocked over by a defensive bear?

Maybe the landowner (or more likely, their significant other) had gotten tired of looking at the thing?

The questions had little need for answers. Until recently, when I saw Bigfoot again near Highway 61 in Forest Lake. It was the same cutout: a hulking, hairy figure, mid stride, set up to look like he was emerging from the woods.

Now, I suppose it’s possible that these things are on sale at big box stores and my Bigfoot sightings are little more than coincidence.

Or perhaps — and I like this idea a lot more — someone made this cutout and is moving it from place to place.

If that’s the case, who knows where Bigfoot trekked between my first sighting and the second? The thought of him on the move, and

whoever is behind that movement, has captured my imagination. I don’t know why, exactly. It’s a little bit of whimsy in a serious world, and a reminder not to give in to that seriousness completely.

I did a little research online and I don’t see this guy for sale at Target or Walmart, Home Depot or Menards. If it’s some kind of public art project (maybe those wily artists up at Franconia Sculpture Park?) I didn’t find any evidence of it by way of Google.

In short, I’ve found nothing.

Which naturally has left me more intrigued by this mystery than I ever was by the legend of Sasquatch itself.

I’m wondering if others might be able to help fill in the blanks. And so, I ask in earnest, have you seen Bigfoot lately?

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Cooper silenced by shocking news

Raymond Cooper’s plan was simple on Wednesday as he began his daily program at noon on Talk Radio 88.3. As had become his custom, the show commenced with Lee Greenwood singing “I’m Proud to Be an American,” followed by a heart-warming prayer by Raymond.

Just a few hours earlier, as Juliet Stoughton sat across the booth from Sarah Hyden-Smith, sipping hot tea and memorizing the Hoffbrau’s breakfast menu, neither she nor Sarah had any suspicion this conversation would alter their friendship in so many ways.

Eventually, Juliet lowered her guard enough to share something she had been hiding from her new friend. “I need to tell you something. Something really important.”

“OK,” responded Sarah in a caring tone.

She explained that her old life was much different. Before moving to the valley, she had a good job. She was involved in several community causes. She just wasn’t the same person before moving to The Valley.

After her friend’s confession, Sarah asked if there was anything else she’d wanted to tell her.

Back at the radio station, Raymond Cooper was revved up for an exciting show. After the prayer, Cooper began a stirring discourse concerning the importance of honesty in the press.

Cooper knew that by now almost

every listener would have read the morning edition of Lennox Valley Hometown News, and he was none too happy about the words Editor Iris Long used to characterize his election campaign.

“Perhaps,” Cooper barked, “the alleged editor has an ulterior motive. Maybe there is more to her negativity than meets the eye.”

Raymond welcomed Farley Pucket to the show. Pucket owned the local True Value Hardware Store and was Cooper’s biggest advertiser. Raymond knew where his bread was buttered and trusted Farley to agree with his opinion on most any subject.

“Did you get a chance to read the so-called editorial in the paper this morning?” Cooper quizzed his guest.

“I feel,” answered Pucket, “it’s the duty of every citizen to keep up with the goings-on in their community, but it’s getting harder for me to read the biased opinions of that so-called editor every week,” continued a riledup Farley. “I’m just about ready to cancel my subscription.”

“Have you,” asked Cooper, “heard any rumors about Long planning to enter the mayor’s race?”

“It wouldn’t surprise me none,” answered Pucket. “There’s no other explanation for the way she is defaming a fi ne man like you.”

With that, Cooper opened the telephone line for his fi rst caller.

It was none other than Vera Penrod, secretary of the Spring County Chamber of Commerce,

as well as president of the Lennox Valley Auburn Hat Society.

After a brief introduction by Cooper, Penrod spoke in a disconcerted tone, “I just came from the county courthouse, where I was going over the list of vendors for this week’s farmers market.”

Vera stopped to catch her breath before continuing, “That’s when it happened.”

“That’s when what happened, Vera?” asked an interested Cooper.

“There was a young woman there. I’ve seen her in town once or twice. Her name was Juliet Stoughton.”

“Go on,” prompted Cooper, hoping for the kind of gossip for which Vera was best known.

“She was there to place her name on the ballot for the Lennox Valley mayor’s race. She had that new woman preacher with her.”

This might have been the fi rst time Raymond Cooper found himself totally speechless. There was at least ten seconds of complete silence before a recorded commercial for tiller repair kits at Pucket’s True Valley Hardware began playing.

Upon his return to the air 30 seconds later, Cooper was loaded for bear. “Who is this Juliet Stoughton?”

“I wonder,” Farley chimed in, “if she could be an employee of the Federal Reserve System.”

“I smell trouble,” said a worried-sounding Cooper. “The last thing our valley needs is a tool of the media running for public office.”

Learn more about the Good Folks at LennoxValley.com.

DOUG WELLUMSON Just plain nice Why would anybody ever want to live in Polk County?

Few people do.

Is this sparse group somehow mentally deficient Columnist or do they see Doug Wellumson something special here? The Chambers of Commerce feed us flossy words about the

wondrous rolling hills, the landscape greenery, and the waterways.

These are great reasons to visit here, and crowds do come for recreation.

Yet these are not necessarily reasons to settle here.

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YEARS AGO 10 years ago Nov. 14, 2007 • Osceola Historical Society members John Jenkins and Perry Rice recently spent time in the Mount Hope Cemetery attempting to plot and inventory the cemetery. The handwritten records were not as good as they could be.

• Boyd’s Outdoor Power moved to their new location on State Road 35 south of Dresser.

• Lucas Sletten performed at the Wisconsin School Music Association Middle Level State Honors Project concert Oct. 27 and Claire Traynor performed with the State Honors Treble Choir at the Wisconsin State Music Convention Oct. 25.

• Osceola volleyball lost to Waupun at the state tournament.

• Osceola football players named to the all-conference team were Jerrod Tarman, Tyler Muckenhirn, Steven Raska, Hans Johnson, Alex Wente, Brent Lundgren, Tyler Traynor and Jeremy Amundson.

• Osceola volleyball players named to the all-conference team were Heather Byl, Katie Rydeen, Amber Hogen and Alicia Lewis.

• Michael Rixmann and Jon Foster both bowled 300 games at the Osceola Lanes Nov. 7.

• Mike Colaizy placed fifth in his age group in the Ford Ironman World Championship in Clearwater, Fla. 20 years ago Nov. 19, 1997 • Osceola FFA students Trisha Neumann, Bruce Backes, Nick Carlson, Jamie Potting and Kristi Boucher attended the annual Section I Leadership Workshop in Amery.

• Osceola High School Students of the Month were Tony Stacken, Deanna Anderson, Ryan Everson and Rhett Larson.

• Osceola sixth graders participated in the Turkey Trot.

The group walked and ran 219 miles around the track earning money for the Open Cupboard food shelf.

• All Osceola first graders were able to bring their favorite stuffed animal Friday and read with a pal from another first grade class as a kick-off to Children’s Book Week.

• Tim Pauley of Osceola received a masters of Business Administration degree in finance at the University of St. Thomas on July 18.

• Jim Huenink and David Huenink of St. Croix Falls were selected to play in the state honors band. Jim played percussion at the high school level and David played trumpet at the middle school level.

• St. Croix Falls has changed their graduation from Saturday or Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to Friday.

• The home of Doug and Sheryl Swagger was severely damaged by fire Oct. 29.

30 years ago Nov. 11, 1987 • Marine Lance Cpl. Eric Viebrock recently received a Certificate of Commendation for his performance of duties while serving as a computer clerk at Marine Corps Air Station in North Carolina.

• Brenda Shearer’s third and fourth grade reading class at Osceola Elementary visited The Sun office. Students included Jenny Ekstrand, Melvin Raska, Katie Palmer, Jobie Meinke, Mike Hudson, Brent Berg and Taunya Trinko.

• Darla Getschel and Brad Traynor were united in marriage Aug. 29, 1987, at the Osceola United Methodist Church.

• Varsity volleyball awards went to Jessie Kravik, most improved; Jamie Lee, most dedicated; Amy Kriesel was named most valuable player and all-conference.

• Varsity football awards went to Jayde Phaneuf, most valuable player; Jamie Barton, Mr. Hustle; Shawn McIntyre, most improved; Jayde Phaneuf and Shawn McIntyre were named all-conference and Jamie Barton received all-conference honorable mention.

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Governor Scott Walker 115 East, State Capitol Bldg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 • (608) 266-1212 • (608) 267-6790 (TTY) govgeneral@wisconsin.gov • www.wisgov.state.wi.us/

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WELLUMSON: People of Polk County are ‘just plain nice’ FROM PAGE 5

the Twin Cities. Despite the apparently heavy commuter traffic, few travel to work into the Cities. In fact, only about 15 percent commute there. Larger incomes do not always motivate.

Our very mobile society has the wherewithal to move most anywhere. That is why many of our forerunners came. Pursuing wealth reduces the population of Polk County. Some analysts have discovered that many folks move out of Wisconsin, find work and raise their families, then come back to the Badger State. Polk’s aging population might be older adults returning that way. So schools generally have declining enrollments despite rising overall population levels.

In spite of the aging, this is not a Sun City-style retirement county. Industries are here and ‘help wanted’ signs are everywhere. Wages are decent but not lavish. In addition, the services establishments found in our communities – stores, community centers, health facilities and so on – serve all ages.

For the most part, Polk County citizens are what writer Kurt Schlichter calls ‘normals.’ We are unlike the smart-set urban folks who besmirch things ‘common and average.’ Polk County people understand Maggie Stiefvater who confessed, “I didn’t want normal until I didn’t have it anymore.”

Two years into residence in Polk County, after too many years in large metropolitan areas, I noted this distinction about the area: While on the move, whether on foot or in a car, locals waved, greeted, nodded, and/or smiled to whomever was passing by. They are unlike many around the large cities who dodge different sorts and act with suspicion in first encounters. Largely, Polk County folks are common, ordinary people with a positive view of life and not adverse to what is unfamiliar. They refuse the modernistic decomposition away from decency and decorum. The social atmosphere here embodies simplicity and pleasantness.

Blaise Pascal contended, “Small minds are concerned with the extraordinary, great minds with the ordinary.” Wise Polk County people usually know how good they have it.

Sources include http://wcwrpc.org/ED-County-Profiles/PolkCounty2017.pdf. http://elections. wi.gov/elections-voting/results/2016/fall-general. http://worknet.wisconsin.gov/worknet_info/ Downloads/CP/polk_profile.pdf. http://www. huffingtonpost.com/donna-flagg/whats-so-normalabout-bei_b_711495.html.

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Delivering Your Community

With ‘Inde-pie-sive’ recipe, Osceola-raised Baker wins pie contest

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Claire Baker, maiden name Traynor, won a pun-filled pie recipe contest last Friday.

Hennepin Theater Trust hosted the competition in anticipation of the musical “Waitress,” coming to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis Nov. 21.

Baker’s pie, which she dubbed “Inde-piesive” beat out the “Get Stuffed,” stuffed French toast pie and the “Friend Zone” pie — peach and plum but no dates.

The contest was judged on WCCO Mid Morning Nov. 10.

“Have you ever had the hankering for desert and you just don’t know what?” asked Baker, who heard about the contest from her mother. “Well, it all came together in this pie.”

Inde-pie-sive features a pretzel crust, brownie filling with peanut butter, strawberry jam and whipped cream, topped with a homemade mini donut covered in sprinkles.

Baker is the high school choral director at Mankato West High School in Mankato, Minn. When she’s not singing in the classroom, she’s singing and dancing in the kitchen whipping up donuts, cupcakes, pies, and every other sweet treat possible.

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Claire Baker, maiden name Traynor, won a pun-filled pie recipe contest last Friday. cooling the sauce is too thick, just whisk in a little water.

Sour cream donuts: 1 cup all-purpose flour (for chocolate donuts, take out a little flour and add cocoa powder.)

1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg ½ cup powdered sugar Spoonful of cocoa powder (for chocolate frosting if desired) Splash of milk Sprinkles for decoration Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare mini donut pans with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa (if desired).

Set the dry ingredients aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Switch to a spatula and stir in the dry

ingredients.

Fill a pastry bag without a tip (or cut off the corner of a Ziploc baggie) with the batter and pipe it evenly among the prepared donut pans. The batter should reach about half to ¾ way up the inside of each donut pan.

Bake the donuts for 5-6 minutes until they spring back when lightly touched.

Let donuts cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting pan on cooling rack. Mix together powdered sugar and milk until you reach desired frosting consistency (thinner frosting — more milk). After donuts are cool, carefully dip the donuts halfway into the frosting. Top with sprinkles and try not to eat them all.

Assembly: Top the pie with the strawberry compote, whipped cream and carefully nestle the donut on top. If you want, add an extra drizzle of melted peanut butter.

Kick up your feet and ENJOY!

TOWN: Resident threatens lawsuit if Osceola yards are not tidied FROM PAGE 1

township. If the judge ruled in his favor, he said, area properties would be reassessed and their taxes lowered. He had not filed the suit as of Nov. 7, but noted that

Summer is a 3 year old Mixed Breed Mutt. She has the red speckles of a Red Heeler, the stand up ears of a German Shepherd and the blocky head of a Terrier. Summer is tall and well built, weighing 45 pounds, a medium size, distributed in all the right places. She is very smart and trains with enthusiasm. She knows sit, down, and shake. Summer loves to play with other dogs. Watch a video of her playing with Niko on our shelter website, at her Petfinder description.

Summer wears a happy smile for her people. She utilizes her Shepherd nature in initial caution with strangers. As a great companion dog, she takes her cue from you and is happy to greet your friends with hugs and kisses. She loves people and attention. Her intelligence and enthusiasm make her a fun dog to share your life with.

Two dogs and five cats found homes last week. Jake, our robust Border Collie Mix, took a family to join him on a country estate. There is no doubt that Jake hit the jackpot. He found a young man with a good throwing arm and a sprawling yard in need of patrolling.

Shepherd-Hound Mix Kira will be the recipient of love in the round. She took on the task of sharing her love and attention with two households.

The dog-share arrangement is within an extended family. Kira will enjoy pampering in each home with interchangeable humans. I think she will thrive in her new homes.

RECIPE Crust: 2 1/2 cups pretzels, crushed 1 stick of butter, melted Preheat oven to 350. Stir together pretzels and butter until well combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a glass pie plate or pie tin. Bake for 7-9 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and cool completely.

Brownie filling: 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 3/4 cup flour 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp cocoa 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt ¼ cup peanut butter (depending on your peanut preference), melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together the oil, sugar and vanilla extract. Add eggs and mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to the egg mixture until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared crust. Drizzle melted peanut butter over the batter and gently swirl with a knife. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Strawberry compote: 3 cups strawberries, diced 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a gentle simmer until the strawberries are soft and the syrup is thickened and reduced by 1/3 to 1/2 in volume, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If after

In addition to Summer, our kennels have two more dogs available for adoption. Weighing 13 pounds, Marty is a 1 1/2 year old Poodle mix.

Marty is an outgoing, big dog in a little body. He is happy to greet the day and any activity you have in mind. Before coming to our shelter, Marty lived with a foster family. They reported that he gets along well with other dogs, cats, and birds, is crate and doggy door trained.

Marty is smart and trains well with treats. Loud noises and quick movements scare him, so a quieter, active home would be perfect for him. Our shelter dog trainer would love to show you how to make this happy gent your next companion buddy.

Niko is a 1 year Chocolate Lab-Border Collie mix. He has a Chocolate coat with a white chest and paws – the size of a Border Collie. Niko is a young man in love with life. He is full of energy and ready to learn new things.

His previous owners realized they didn’t have enough time for this “great dog” and asked us to find him a great home. He certainly deserves one.

Niko is eager to work for treats. His breeding combines the friendly attitude of the Lab and smarts of the Border Collie; a perfect combination. Niko plays well with other dogs. Watch him play with Summer in the fore-mentioned video on our website. He is learning the responsibilities of playing fetch. He has the first part down, chasing the ball. He is working on the second half--giving the ball back. Raw potential is an appropriate way to describe Niko. He has all the necessary cornerstones of a great companion pet. He just needs someone to build them around.

Visit our adoptable pets at the shelter. Healthy, happy dogs and cats are waiting to meet you.

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he had set money aside to do so if necessary.

“I’m not happy when I drive through Nye,” Magnafici said, “and I don’t think it’s entirely Jim. I’ve asked the board to look at that entire area and I ‘ve asked them to look at 200th Street. … If you don’t clean up a property, properties around it

tend to go to hell. …

“My house on the lake,” he continued, “I tried to sell it for four years. Every realtor who tried to sell it told me the biggest detriment to selling my house was, when you drove through Nye, all the trash and stuff. …

“I grew up in an orphanage,” said Magnafici

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in conclusion. “I worked for everything I’ve got, and I’ll be damned if I’m going to have it devalued because I have to look at a bunch of crap.”

Schmidt acknowledged Magnafici’s comments, but the board did not respond to any of his specific points. Schmidt plans to visit Eveland’s property in four to six weeks to check progress on cleanup.

Other business • Tony Johnson was hired as a part-time public works employee.

• Kim Hoverman was appointed to the plan commission. She will replace Chris Shermach, who told the board he has been too busy to sit on the panel.

• The township’s application for TRI Road Project funding has been submitted, according to Chair Schmidt.

• The board, two residents and public works supervisor, Paul Baker, discussed potential improvements to Dwight Court.

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OBITUARY

James F. West

Juliana Marie Chase Anderson

James F. West died Nov. 6, 2017, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76.

He was born in Worthiington, Minn., on May 14, 11941, to Theron and Nellie W West; the youngest of five c children. He spent most o of his childhood in Boyd, M Minn., and graduated from N New Richmond High School iin 1959. He enlisted in the U U.S. Army in 1961 and was sstationed in Germany as a C Cryptographer Specialist.

James married Kathleen S Solem on Sept. 3, 1967 and tthey raised two children, Paula and James Jr., on a dairy farm in rural Osceola. While farming he started a computer programming business tailored to dairy farming. In 1987 he returned to the heating and air conditioning business, in which he had worked before farming. In 1991 he bought Scandia Heating and Air Conditioning and ran it until he retired in 2005. He enjoyed micro-farming with his lawn and flower beds at home and proudly earned a Master Gardener title.

Jim and Kathy became avid travelers and enjoyed their adventures together. They visited much of the United States and Europe and spent the winter months in Texas for the past six years.

He loved puzzles of all kinds and enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially liked playing (and usually beating) his grandchildren at any type of game he could get them to play with him.

James was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sisters, Shirley West, Myrna (Eugene) Solem, Caroline (Selvin) Lien and a brother, Dale West.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathy; a daughter, Paula Stevens; a son, Jim Jr. (Robin) West; grandchildren, Karleen, Mollina, and Jorgen Stevens, Logan West, and extended family and friends.

Funeral Services were Nov. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Lori Peper officiating.

Burial was at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery following the service.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson~White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Juliana Marie Chase Anderson died peacefully Nov. 12, 2017, at her home in Osceola surrounded by h family. She was born her F Feb. 16, 1931, to Leslie E. a Helen Lynch Chase at and h home in Milltown Towns ship.

She received the S Sacraments of Baptism, F First Holy Communion a Confirmation at St. and P Patrick’s Catholic Church i Centuria. in Julie attended Half Moon L Lake School and Milltown H High School, a graduate of t class of 1948. She went the t Polk County Normal for to two years and taught at Bear Lake in Polk County.

Julie married Robert R. Anderson Nov. 4, 1950, officiated by Father Goene in Centuria. They were blessed with five children: Robert Leslie (Rob), Gregory Allen (deceased), Jelene Joy, Charlene Louise, and Maridee Lynn. They lived in Taylors Falls, moving out to “the farm” in 1968 staying there until they sold in 1996 and moved to Arizona. In 2004, they moved back to the north country, settling in Osceola, wintering in Alamo, Tex. In 2015, Julie and Bob moved into Royal Oaks and resided there until her death.

Julie worked outside the home at The Falls Café, UFE, The Taylor Place Gifts and she was the co-owner of Croix Valley’s Fudge Shop. She also volunteered at the elementary school, St Croix River Valley Hospital, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Taylors Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Julie attended St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Osceola and when it got too hard to get out, she enjoyed the Mass held at Royal Oaks.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents and son Gregory.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband Bob; children, Rob (LaRae) Anderson, Jelene (Tom) Walesch, Charlene (Greg) Peterson, Maridee (Todd) Snyder; 10 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren.

The family wants to extent their enduring gratitude for the caring staff at Royal Oaks and Heartland Hospice who went above and beyond to actualize Julie and Bob’s wish that she be able to stay in her home until her death.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 16 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Osceola, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will be served following the Mass. Interment will be in the Kahbakong Cemetery in Taylors Falls, Minn. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola.

MEDITATION

BY PASTOR SCOTT ADKINS BETHESDA LUTHERAN CHURCH

I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.

-Psalm 69:30 It’s that time of the year again, when the outdoors is starting to get a little colder, and the days are a little shorter. Some of you might be dismayed by that because winter is coming, and some of you might be glad because hunting season is now upon us. Regardless, it means that the holidays almost here.

In fact, the first one already happened. “All Hallows’ Eve,” better known as Halloween, happened

on Oct. 31. My kids, like many of yours I’m guessing, dressed up in costumes and went door to door to get candy from strangers and proceeded to have a sugar rush on a school night. That’s cute and fun, but what Halloween got its start from is a celebration of All Saints’ Day, celebrated on Nov. 1, because it never is enough to celebrate in just one day! (Christmas Eve, anyone?). All Saints’ Day is a time for us to remember those that have died. I know every one of you can name at least one person dear to you who has died. On this day we remember our dead loved ones and thank God for having the opportunity to have had them in

our lives.

Which brings me to our next big holiday in November, Thanksgiving. Now obviously Thanksgiving is about more than overeating and going shopping on Black Friday. It’s about being grateful for what you have and those you get to share life with. For me as a Christian, it means getting on my knees and thanking God for my family, my home, my work, everything else God has given me.

Gratitude is the beginning of contentment, and with contentment brings real peace in your life. I pray that each of you has a most blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving this year.

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 and 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 Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net SUNDAY: Traditional Worship 8 a.m.

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———————— 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 ———————— CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn.

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

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

Evening service 6 p.m.

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EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m.

———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 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 Pastor Mark Barlow Amy Germain, Day Care 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola info@gracechurchosceola.com 715-417-0752 Day Care: 715-294-4222 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.

———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523 FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.fbcamery.org churchoffice@fbcamery.org 715-268-2223 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 a.m.

———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

———————— NEW WINE COMMUNITY CHURCH 309 5th Street, Centuria Pastor Scott Petznick (715) 338-8912 Worship 10 a.m.

———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich

t www.occconnect.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation.

———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Carolyn Saunders 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m.

———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org peace@centurytel.net Pastor Melissa Carmack SUNDAY: Worship Services, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 SUNDAY: Worship 9:15 a.m.

———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street

St Croix C i Falls, F ll Wi i St. Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Jonah Fetzer SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— ST. ANNE PARISH 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Andy Anderson SATURDAY: Mass 5 p.m.

SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

———————— ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org Pastor Ran Yoo Pastor Kooko Kim Sunday services 10 a.m.

———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org 715-483-1113 SUNDAY: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday 10 a.m.

———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees SUNDAY: Mass 9:15 a.m.

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

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———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street

T l F ll Minnesota Mi t Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m.

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———————— 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.

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———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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HARSDORF: Appointed to state DATCP, special election set FROM PAGE 1

annoucement Friday morning.

In his announcement, Jarchow also noted support from several current and former Republican state representatives, including sitting Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and former Representatives Erik Severson (R-Osceola), Dean Knudson (R-Hudson), John Murtha (R-Baldwin), Andy

Lamb (R-Menomonie) and Mark Pettis (R-Hertel). Jarchow is also endorsed by former St. Croix County Board Chair Daryl Standafer and former Polk County Board Chair Bob Blake.

“If elected, I am committed to carrying on her legacy of commonsense and tenacious commitment to representing the good people of the Northwestern Wisconsin in the State Senate,” Jarchow said.

DRESSER: Budget proposed FROM PAGE 2

• The board updated the village’s employee handbook regarding employees who are emergency responders. Both of Dresser’s current public works employees serve as emergency responders.

• A holiday bonus of $150 was approved for village employees.

• The board approved a natural hazards mitigation plan for the village.

• The village’s snow removal policies were updated to match its ordinances. The end of winter snow removal parking restrictions (formerly listed as April 15) was established as April 1. The restrictions take effect from the time two inches of snow falls to the time the street has been plowed from curb to curb.

• Plow truck repairs were approved in the amount of $1,281.

• The board approved Josh Klocker’s request to add a second driveway at his State Street residence.

The next meeting of the Dresser Village Board will be held Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

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Love Lights to honor ambulance service The Osceola Area Ambulance Service volunteers will be honored at the 30th annual Love Light Ceremony at Osceola Medical Center on Dec. 3.

The ambulance service, which was started in 1973, serves five municipalities: Village of Osceola, Osceola Township, Village of Dresser, Alden Township, and Farmington Township.

Osceola has retained their “all volunteer” status, which is becoming very rare and the service is supported by a per capita tax of $11 per year, which is the lowest in the area. Averaging 350 calls per year, the crew of two or three is always ‘on duty’ either at the house where the ambulance is kept or within 7 minutes away. The volunteers serve at three different levels: Advanced EMT, Basic EMT, or Driver.

They have maintained a motto of “Take care of our patients as we would want our families cared for.”

The crew consists of 19 volunteers and is led by Robyn Foster, Director, who organizes the work schedules and training sessions. Bob Schmidt, a lifelong Osceola resident, is the longest serving

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Members of the Osceola Area Ambulance crew includes Paul Burritt, Zachary Constant, Joey Cutts, Robyn Foster, Collin Hastings, Curt Millermon, Adam Mortenson, Teresa Nelson, Amanda Noonan, Dale Pennel, Jeremy Porter, Amanda Potting, Bob Schmidt, Doreen Snell, Margo Soltis, Jeff Stanton, Shannon Tomfohrde, Darren Van Blaricom and Mariah Zegarski.

EMT, with 33 years of volunteer service since he started in 1984. Over the years, Schmidt has seen many equipment changes and advances in EMT training such as starting IVs and administering certain medications. Osceola and the surrounding communities have always supported the ambulance service enabling them to provide quality care to its patients.

Partners will sell Love Lights on Nov. 17 at various downtown businesses. Love Light forms can also be found at OMC and online at www.myomc.

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

In the case of 41-yearold Sara Skadsberg of Dresser, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Skadsberg, who has a long history of addiction dating back nearly a decade, found herself at the mercy of Polk County in 2015. Meth had taken everything from her, including her three adolescent children, and would soon take her freedom too.

“I’d had some sobriety in 2010 and later, but things unraveled. I had won custody of my kids

back, only to lose them again. I went to jail and didn’t anticipate being accepted into the program again. I have a long addiction history and I wasn’t seeing anything but prison for my future,” she said.

Nevertheless, she got another second chance.

And she began the long and difficult journey in September of 2015, again.

Skadsberg credits Serenity House for helping her climb out of what seemed like rock bottom.

On Nov. 3, more than two years and 630 days of sobriety later, Skadsberg graduated from Polk

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Lights will shine on the trees in front of OMC and all names will be posted on the electronic bulletin board in the OMC lobby and in the Christmas edition of the Osceola Sun. Please join Partners of OMC for the lighting ceremony on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. in OMC’s lobby as we honor these 19 volunteers who provide a life-saving service for our communi-

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A jail booking photo of Sara Skadsberg just a few years ago (left) is barely recognizable compared to the person Sara is today. Right, Sara hugs her counselor at her graduation from Polk County Treatment Court, just over two years from being accepted into the program.

County’s treatment court program, and said goodbye to those old photos— hopefully for good.

“It wasn’t easy for months and months,” she admits. “You just have to learn to do everything differently. I had struggled for a while, cutting

some people out of my life that were unhealthy. And that ended up being the key. In order to change myself I had to completely change who was around me.”

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Hansen guilty of physical abuse, mental harm to a child Facing possible prison, Milltown Town Clerk will address board Nov. 15

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Judge Scott Needham accepted three no-contest pleas Wednesday from 67-year-old Virgil Hansen of Milltown, officially marking the former Unity School bus driver, firefighter, and re-elected Milltown Town Clerk a convicted felon. With the pleas, Hansen admits guilt to one count of causing mental harm to a child (a class F felony), and two counts of physical harm to a child (class I felonies). But what does any of it mean for Hansen’s future, or his elected position?

Seven felony charges have hung over Hansen’s head since proceedings began two years ago, alleging that Hansen sexually abused and tortured a 13-year-old boy at his home in Milltown beginning in 2013. In the bizarre case, Hansen is alleged to have tied the boy up in various buildings of his property, paying him cash in exchange for his silence.

The victim alleged that Hansen would strike him, call him “slave,” take photos of him naked and bound. Among the original charges were repeated sexual assault of a child, child sexual exploitation, enticement, trafficking, solicitation, and abuse.

The plea deal between the Polk County District Attorney’s office and Hansen’s attorney, Bruce Anderson, bypasses the need for what would have been an expensive and lengthy jury trial.

Although the plea does not require Hansen to register as a sex offender, it does come with three felony convictions. The remaining four charges will be dismissed.

“I believe it’s a situation where neither side is totally happy with the result, which probably [means] that it’s a good plea agreement,” said Assistant District Attorney James Rennicke during Wednesday’s plea hearing.

Judge Needham prepared Hansen for what he would admit to.

“You give up your right to tell your side of the story, do you understand that?”

Shortly thereafter, Needham would strip Hansen of his rights to own a firearm, followed by his right to hold public office.

Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 29, when Hansen could receive as much as nine years in prison and an additional seven years of extended supervision,

along with $45,000 in fines.

In an unusual move, Hansen was not immediately taken into custody following the plea. He was instead released with instructions to call in to the Sheriff’s department weekly.

“The court has every expectation that you will be present for your sentencing,” said Judge Needham.

Milltown Town Chair Harlen Hegdal is expecting Hansen to resign at a Nov. 15 meeting of the Town Board.

“He’s being incredibly cooperative. He said he would even stay at the meeting just to answer questions for us. He’s been clerk for thirty-some years, and is a wealth of information.”

Without precedent, Hegdal said the state Elections Commission did not dispute Hansen’s input as a spectator at meetings.

“They’d never heard of a case like this before,” he said.

The board will meet to determine the future of the position, which could include hiring a replacement or making an appointment. County Clerk Sharon Jorgenson says Town residents could also vote at some point to change the position to an appointed one, as is the case in several other Polk County municipalities.

Clayton Police Chief resigns amid charges

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Clayton Village Board met in closed session on Monday, Nov. 6, and returned to open session voting unanimously to accept the resignation of former Police Chief Grant Pickard.

Pickard had been on paid administrative leave since September 8, when he was charged with eight separate criminal counts relating to alleged misconduct in office and sexual contact with a subordinate employee.

He has pled not guilty to the charges. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Nov. 13 A copy of the separation agreement has been requested by the Amery Free Press.

The leave left the Village of Clayton without any active municipal officers. Police coverage is being provided by both the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and Clear Lake Police Department, while the future of the Clayton Police Department remains undecided.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Oct. 17, 2017 Wyn M. Alexander, 50, Byron, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Donald M. Arechigo, 44, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Tricia M. Brabant, 30, Denver, CO, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Sonny N. Chelmo, 21, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Julie K. Clayton, 58, Centuria, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jaclyn L. Copeland, 29, Sandpoint, ID, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Peter J. Dicke, 71, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jesse J. Erickson, 23, Luck, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Sarah K. Esparza, 33, Somerset, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Richard E. Evans, 56, Amery, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Justin A. Foss, 25, Cameron, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jeremiah M. Freitag, 33, Frederic, loud and unnecessary noise, $235.

Peter G. Gesualdo, 47, Centuria, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Kevin R. Green, 63, Edina, MN, operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $232.

Albert L. Holker, 31, Hutchinson, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $183.30.

Rebecca L. Houde, 20, Milltown, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Sean M. Jefferson, 47, Luck, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; automobile following too closely, $200.50.

Debra J. Johnson, 59, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Brooklin A. Johnson, 19, St. Francis, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Ryan J. Johnson, 28, Cottage Grove, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Michelle L. Jorgensen, 22, Milltown, retail theft, $263.50.

Paul D. Justice, 51, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Rachel M. Keenan, 42, Shell Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Randall S. Lehman, 52, Centuria, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Luke H. Lindahl, 18, Cushing, no catalytic converter, $175.30.

April K. Lindberg, 18, Osceola, license restriction violation – Class D or M vehicle, $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Breanna N. Madison, 32, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Erin K. Maier, 30, Almena, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Dominic T. Mantel, 18, Clear Lake, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Brandon J. Marson, 36, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Justin J. Moe, 39, Luck, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30; disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $187.90.

Jessica I. Monsebroten, 29, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Ridge D. Mosay, 27, Balsam Lake, operating while revoked (forfeiture 3rd), $326.50.

Jenna R. Mosay, 30, Luck, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Keenan M. Nemeth, 26, Frederic, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operate without carrying license, $150.10.

Cassandra K. Niederhauser, 27, Cameron, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jacob M. Ostrowski, 28, Milltown, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $187.90.

Christopher J. Peterson, 21, Ellsworth, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; failure of dealer to transfer title, $200.50.

Tyler J. Radlinger, 24, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Oswaldo S. Renteria Padilla, 28, Forest Lake, MN, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Grant D. Richter, 17, Luck, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jessica M. Robinson, 40, Centuria, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Zachary J. Ruoho, 18, Turtle Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Austin N. Straka, 19, Milltown, possession of THC (forfeiture), $263.50; no tail lamp/defective tail lamp-night, $162.70.

Nicholas R. Swanson, 32, Pine City, MN, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Richard B. Tanner, 71, Osceola, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Douglas A. Thompson, 61, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Rikchard L. Van Blaricom, 73, Amery, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Jordan M. Volkert, 29, Cottage Grove, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

John L. Witzel, 45, Rochester, MN, vehicle operator fail tow ear seat

belt, $18.

Polk county Arrests Richard L. Dahlquist, 58, Taylors Falls, MN, was arrested on Oct. 30 for operating motor vehicle while intoxicated (1st).

Joshua J. Alden, 37, Frederic, was arrested on Nov. 1 for felony bail jumping.

Sara C. Frazier, 33, River Falls, was arrested on Nov. 2 for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Jacob S. Johnston, 23, Cumberland, was arrested on Nov. 2 for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia.

Wendie E. Brom, 22, Turtle Lake, was arrested on Nov. 2 for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia.

Kullen L. Rivard, 25, Dresser, was arrested on Nov. 4 for disorderly conduct, possession of THC and drug paraphernalia.

Gavin J. Porotko, 18, White Bear Lake, MN, was arrested on Nov. 4 for theft, possession of a controlled substance and bail jumping.

Deedre L. Anderson, 39, Milltown, was arrested on Nov. 5 for possession of meth, THC and paraphernalia.

Dale R. Anderson, 22, Milltown, was arrested on Nov. 5 for possession of meth, THC and drug paraphernalia.

Cole T. Koehler, 23, Clear Lake, was arrested on Oct. 31 for a probation hold.

Andrew J. Burnhans, 25, Centuria, was arrested on Nov. 2 for writ of habeas corpus.

Natasha M. Moffitt, 31, Osceola, was arrested on Nov 2 for a probation hold.

Terri S. Broten, 55, Luck, was arrested on Nov. 2 for a probation hold.

Shawna M. Beaupre, 18, Turtle Lake, was arrested on Nov. 1 on a Burnett county warrant and on Nov. 5 for possession of meth, THC and drug paraphernalia.

Daniel D. Hornbeak, 35, Amery, was arrested on Nov. 4 on a probation hold.

Robert J. Johnson, 34, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Nov. 4 on a warrant.

Andrew L. Deberry, 50, St. Paul, MN, was arrested on Nov. 6 on an out of county warrant.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Licenses issued between Oct. 22 and Oct. 28, 2017 James Granville Judkins and Barbara Joy Darnell were issued a marriage license on Oct. 22.

James Arthur Rothmeier and Hannah Katrina Wilder were issued a marriage license on Oct. 22.

Cody Jay Colburn and Kelly Lynn Hayman were issued a marriage license on Oct. 24.

Joseph Philip Beyer and Amanda Grace Faulhaber were issued a marriage license on Oct. 26.

Derek Raymond Hochstetler and Caitlyn Faith Bates were issued a marriage license on Oct. 26.

About the crime stories

The crime stories on this page are based on the probable cause reports from different law enforcement agencies.

Probable cause reports (PCs) are simply a report stating the “probable cause” that the arresting officer had at the time of arrest. It is used by the District Attorney, Defense Attorney, and Judges in the court’s “Initial Appearance” to assist them in determining, first, to confirm whether or not there was enough “probable cause” for the arrest, second, if the charge stated by the officer is appropriate and supported by the information contained therein, and third to assist the judge in setting bond. The District Attorney also uses the probable cause report as a basis (but not exclusively) to complete the criminal complaint, which is the official charging document.

A Probable Cause Report is NOT the same as a Criminal Complaint. While the PC shows why the person was arrested, they are not officially charged until the Criminal Complaint is filed. Those charges may differ from the charge(s) listed on the PC based upon what charges the District Attorney believes he can prove.

Charges may be amended up or down during the charging process as information becomes available.

As always, an arrested person is presumed to be innocent until convicted by a judge or jury. Not all arrested people are convicted of the crimes alleged.

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Chieftain football players, coach Newton grab post-season honors

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

Only the State football championship games are left on the 2017 fall sports schedule. The Osceola Chieftains will not be a part of the last weekend of play as they fell in Level 2 of the WIAA payoff.

With the season done for them, a total of nine Osceola Chieftain players were named to either the All-Northwest Regional team or the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Academic AllState team. Osceola head coach Scott Newton was again selected as Middle Border Conference coach of the year. These awards are indicative of what it takes to have a winning team, namely good student athletes led by good coaching.

Two seniors and a junior earned spots on the All-Northwest Region team. Senior wide receiver Haakon Carlson and offensive lineman Erik Braml were selected from an Osceola team that went 7-0 in Middle Border conference play and were 10-1 overall.

Joining the two seniors was junior outside linebacker Logan Clark.

The All-Region team consists of players from seven different conferences including the Middle Border, Heart of the North, Wisconsin Valley,

Great Northern, Marawood, Lakeland Large, and Lakeland Small.

“I am proud for our three representatives to the All-Northwest team,” Newton said. “All three of the guys are great teammates and work extremely hard in the weight room and in practice to prepare for games.”

Carlson also was named to the Academic All-State team and was joined by six senior classmates. Also earning a spot on this team of honorees were Brett Carlson, Howard Miller, Oliver Dressel, Jack Feldt, Reid Jones and Colter White.

“We have some great student-athletes in Osceola and I am happy they get recognized for their efforts on the field and in the classroom,” Newton said. “When it is all said and done, few are able to play at the collegiate level. I hope our students are faced with challenges that they have to overcome and find a way to be successful.”

Newton again was named as the top head coach in the Middle Border conference.

Under Newton’s guidance Osceola has won three straight MBC titles by winning 21 straight conference games. The Chieftains are 33-3 overall during this span and have a State title in 2015.

“Coach Newton does so much for OHS football,” Haakon Carlson said.

“He dedicates so much of his time to watching film to understand our opponents and to prepare us.

He also does a fantastic job of getting everyone to play for each other.”

“He (Newton) does a great job of keeping our focus on what’s important all year long,” Miller added. “Outside of the season he has a great program to get us ready.

During the season he does exactly what we need to play the game on Friday night.”

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Named to the All-Northwest football team were Erik Braml, Haakon Carlson and Logan Clark.

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Named to the Academic All-State team were, front row: Reid Jones, Jack Feldt, Colter White and Oliver Dressel. Back row: Howard Miller, Haakon Carlson and Brett Carlson.

Saints named to Lakeland all-conference teams

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The fall sports season is behind us and the winter sports teams have started practices. The St. Croix Falls Saints put a bow on their successful 2017 fall sports season by naming several athletes as all-conference members. A total of 12 St. Croix Falls athletes earned some level of all-conference accolades.

St. Croix had a successful football season

again and ended up with five players named to the all-Conference squad.

The Saints ended Lakeland conference play with a 3-3 record which qualified them for the WIAA playoffs. St. Croix lost in Level 1 of the playoffs to a powerful Grantsburg squad. The Saints ended their season with an overall record of 4-6.

Three St. Croix players were all-conference on both offense and defense.

Caleb Gearhart and

Tyler Cooper were recognized as both offensive and defensive linemen and Luke Clark was selected as an offensive lineman and inside linebacker on defense.

Clay Carney was recognized for his outstanding play as a defensive back and Brandon Bastin was an honorable mention selection as an offensive lineman.

The St. Croix volleyball team had an excellent SHARON WAMPFLER | THE SUN

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Members of the St. Croix Falls volleyball team named all-conference were Sidney Hoverman, Annalise Parks and Addie McCurdy.

Members of the St. Croix Falls football team named all-conference were Brandon Bastin, Caleb Gearhart, Clay Carney and Tyler Cooper. Not pictured: Luke Clark.

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Members of the St. Croix Falls cross country team named all-conference were Autumn Hansen, Anna Klein, Trevor LaMirande and Mason Peer.

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New rules for deer tagging With the gun deer season fast approaching, hunters should take some time to review the deer hunting regulations. This year marks the third year of electronic deer registration through GameReg. Many hunters who used it in the past are realizing the simplicity and convenience of registering their harvest by phone, on their computer, or by smartphone. Hunters are required to register their deer harvest by 5 p.m. the day following recovery.

Hunters can register their deer harvest on the phone by calling 1-844426-3734 (1-844-GAMEREG), or online at: gamereg.wi.gov. Keep in mind hunters will need the unique carcass tag number to begin the harvest registration process.

Hunters are no longer required to validate paper carcass tags or attach them to harvested deer. It is also no longer required to keep the tag with the meat until it is consumed. However, hunters must

carry one of the forms of proof of a deer tag. Hunters may show proof of having a valid, unfilled deer tag by providing a Conservation Warden with their Go Wild card, their authenticated driver’s license, paper copies of their deer tags, or an electronic PDF copy on their cell phone. Although not required, hunters are encouraged to carry a printed deer tag with them to assist with the electronic registration process. The hunter’s unique carcass tag number is specific to land type and deer type.

Baiting is now legal in Polk County under the following rules.

• No person may place, use, or hunt over more than 2 gallons of bait or feed at any feeding site.

• Placement of bait is limited to 2 gallons of bait per person per 40 acre parcel. (i.e.: 2 hunters on the same 40 acre parcel can each have a 2 gallon bait site) • Baiting sites must be at least 100

yards apart from each other • Baiting sites cannot be placed within 50 yards of any trail, road or campsite used by the public, or within 100 yards of a roadway having a posted speed limit of 45 mph or more • The use of mechanical, or gravity style feeders is prohibited • Bait cannot contain, or be contained within metal, paper, plastic, glass, wood or other similar processed materials • Bait cannot contain animal parts, or bi-products If you observe a violation, please contact the DNR dispatch center by calling or texting 1-800-847-9367 (1-800-TIP-WDNR). More information on regulations can be found at the DNR website: http://dnr. wi.gov/, or by calling 1-888-9367463. Have a safe and successful gun deer season.

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DRUG COURT: Given third chance, woman works to change FROM PAGE 8

Attorney Jeff Kemp oversaw Skadsberg’s final weekly appearance

‘In order to change myself I had to completely change who was around me.’

Sara Skadsberg Treatment Court graduate in treatment court, where enrollees recap their week in front of their peers and the court. She reported a

good week, and even got to spend some time with her kids on Halloween.

It’s something she hopes to do more of soon.

Deputy Sheriff Stephanie Warner handed Skadsberg a folder of seven old booking photos to do with as she wished.

In remarks on her accomplishment, Michele Gullickson, Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Collaborting Council (CJCC) which oversees the program, referred to Skadsberg as “an asset and role model for our community.”

The team hopes that Skadsberg will continue find the support she needs in her community, and look forward to seeing her succeed.

ALL CONFERENCE: Saints athletes receive recognition season as they earned the 2-seed in the WIAA Regional. The Saints won their first match in Regional play before being upset in round two by the Webster Tigers.

Sidney Hoverman, Annalise Parks and Addie McCurdy all earned all-conference status for St. Croix.

St. Croix had a quartet of cross country runners earn all-conference

in their race at Shell Lake. Senior Autumn Hansen and junior Anna Klein were named to the girls all-conference team and sophomore Trevor LaMirande and freshman Mason Peer did likewise for the boys.

The St. Croix golf team was not affiliated with a conference in 2017 so they were unable to qualify any members for special conference recognition.

SCOREBOARD BOWLING

F b 16: 16 Osceola O l att Ell th Feb. Ellsworth.

Feb. 19: New Richmond at Osceola.

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Letter of intent

Luke Clark, a senior at St. Croix Falls High School, is flanked by his father Dan and his mother Tracey as he signs his college letter of intent to wrestle at St. Cloud State University.

The rut is on!

W

e had just left Burkhardt heading west toward Willow River State Park when all of a sudden a doe appeared in the road right in front of us. Her mouth was hanging open, her tongue dangling out of her mouth and she looked ragged, sweaty and tired. There were no cars coming in the 45 MPH speed zone so I just stopped the car and told my wife, Nancee, “Watch for the buck.” As if on cue he appeared out of the ditch with his mouth hanging open, tongue dangling out of his mouth, looking ragged, sweaty and ready to chase that all day. Nancee looked at me and asked Wild River how did I know that? I smiled. “The rut is on!”

Trails A couple of days later we were huntJim Bennett ing geese in a cornfield that butts up

against the woods where my tree stand is when my hunting companions Ben Elfelt and Jon McCorckle spotted a bunch of deer romping around in the same field a quarter mile away. I could see there was some chasing and playing and fun going on so I grabbed my binoculars to find the buck. The white rack stood out even though it’s not a big buck, just average, but the color of those antlers made him look better. That’s when Ben spotted another deer standing back along the woods by itself. Putting the glasses on him I saw it’s a buck. I think it’s time to spend some time in the woods.

Terry and Michelle Ragsdale are archers but not ordinary archers, as both have won multiple Archery World Championships and National Championships, and they are accomplished deer bow hunters as well.

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BOYS BASKETBALL Nov. 30: Osceola at Cameron.

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Dec. 11: Osceola at Hayward.

Dec. 12: Somerset at Osceola.

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Jan. 30: Osceola at Prescott.

Feb. 2: St. Croix Central at Osceola.

Feb. 5: Osceola at Bloomer.

Feb. 8: Amery at Osceola.

Feb. 12: Osceola at Barron.

Feb. 13: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola.

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Nov. 28: Altoona at Osceola.

Dec. 1: Prescott at Osceola.

Dec. 5: Osceola at St. Croix Central.

Dec. 8: Somerset at Oceola.

Dec. 12: Osceola at River Falls.

Dec. 14: Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville.

Dec. 21: Amery at Osceola.

Dec. 27: Osceola at Glenwood City.

Dec. 28: Osceola at Glenwood City.

Jan. 4: Ellsworth at Osceola.

Jan. 9: Osceola at New Richmond.

Jan. 18: St. Croix Central at Osceola.

Jan. 23: Osceola at Somerset.

Jan. 29: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola.

Jan. 30: Osceola at St. Croix Falls.

Feb. 1: Osceola at Ellsworth.

Feb. 6: New Richmond at Osceola.

Feb. 9: Osceola at Amery.

Feb. 12: Cameron at Osceola.

Feb. 13: Osceola at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. (Chetek).

Feb. 15: Osceola at Prescott.

WRESTLING Nov. 30: Somerset at Osceola.

Dec. 7: Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville.

Dec. 9: Osceola at Barron.

Dec. 14: Osceola at Amery.

Dec. 16: Osceola Invitational.

Dec. 28: Osceola at River Falls.

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Jan. 11: St. Croix Central at Osceola.

Jan. 18: Osceola at Ellsworth.

Jan. 18: Osceola at Durand.

Jan. 25: New Richmond at Osceola.

Jan. 26: Glenwood City and Unity at Osceola.

Feb. 3: MBC tournament at Baldwin-Woodville.

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County seeks candidates for Health and Human Services board The Polk County Board of Health and Human Services has a vacancy. Statute requires this board member to have either been a customer of Polk County Community Services or have a family member who has received services.

Interested persons should complete an application form found at: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/ vertical/sites/%7BA1D2EAAA-7A29-46D6- BF1A12B71F23A6E1%7D/uploads/BoardCommisionCommittee_App_ distributed.pdf.

Completed forms should be returned by November 20 to: Gretchen Sampson, Community Services Division Director, 100 Polk County Plaza, Ste. 50, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, or emailed to: gretchens@ co.polk.wi.us.

For more information call 715-485-8506.

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Beauty and the Beast

Belle bonds with enchanted objects inside the Beast’s castle in the OHS Drama Club’s performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” After months of intense preparation for the show, the club staged several performances in early November, with a final performance Sun., Nov. 12.

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Veterans have vast skill sets, including problem solving, leadership, teamwork, integrity, and understanding of policies and procedures.

There are plenty of resources to connect veterans with business and industry and beyond, including eligibility for benefits, medical care, vocational rehab, and pensions. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and County Veterans Service Office are among these go-to agencies.

Veterans who are business owners may wish to promote that fact by obtaining the Veterans Owned Business Certification from state’s Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Bill Rubin is the executive director of the St. Croix Economic Development Corporation.

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Along came Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Gulf War I & II, Afghanistan, Iraq, and ISIS-ISIL, etc.; and the scenes of returning veterans were repeated, all with differing sequels.

Veterans in Polk County reflect about eight percent of the total population, totaling 3,550 individuals, according to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. In St. Croix County, there are 5,400 veterans, reflecting six percent of the population. Across Wisconsin’s sprawling 7th Congressional District that includes Polk and St. Croix, the veteran population is estimated at around 58,000. Military service is not gender specific.

About eight percent of Wisconsin’s veterans are women, approaching 29,000 strong.

As the workforce continues to shrink, employers would be wise to con-

Rock imitates life in “The Awakening,” an album based on the true story of an Osceola teen’s battle with encephalitis. Brittany Shermach’s story of illness and eventual recovery was set to music by her parents, Chris and Kate Shermach, who wrote, produced, engineered and performed the concept album as Tuesday Morning.

The band will release the album Nov. 21, celebrating with a live performance Nov. 24 at the Dalles House in St. Croix Falls. The event will begin at 7 p.m.

Albums will also be available for purchase online at tuesdaymorning.net, on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby), and at the event.

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WWI veterans returned to their hometowns and found opportunity. Some returned to the farm. Some helped populate growing cities and were part of the era when industrialization ruled. Some furthered their education and had long careers in education, business, or government.

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Doe on the Go FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Play the scavenger hunt to enter the grand prize drawing for an Osceola shopping spree valued at over $400.00. Fliers for the scavenger hunt will be available at Wildwood Flowers, The Looking Glass, and the Osceola PTA craft fair. Start your hunt at one of these locations. Have fun!

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Educating our kids; building our future

HEALTH: Partner organizations call for action on top problems FROM PAGE 1

An American Education Week Guest Editorial by State Superintendent Tony Evers.

American Education Week, Nov. 13-17, focuses attention on the importance of educating our kids: the next generation and the future of our democracy.

As a former teacher and school administrator, I can tell you there’s something magical that happens in a classroom. The special and rewarding “click” when a child reads aloud for the first time, grasps a new math State DPI concept, or keeps at a research projSuperintendent ect even when it’s difficult. But, it’s not magic. The business of education Tony Evers is hard work.

Teachers need to master their subject area, understand child development, and know how to teach. To really be successful, they must get to know their students and form personal, trusting relationships. Sometimes reaching a kid takes toughness. Sometimes the child needs tenderness. And, sometimes an educator doesn’t know until years later that they had just the right balance for a particular student.

But it’s not just the teacher and the students who make education what it is today. Our schools are centers of their neighborhoods. Often times in Wisconsin, the school is what holds a small rural community together. It’s school- community involvement that can truly bring success for our kids. That interest from the neighbor without kids in school, the business owner, the civic leader — these relationships cement the importance of education in our communities and bring local solutions to strengthen our school systems.

So we observe American Education Week to remind ourselves that preparing kids to graduate ready for college and careers is a community effort that takes time, takes money, and takes the passion of educators who devote their lives to teaching kids. Support your local schools. They are building the future.

Tony Evers is Wisconsin’s elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

distribute a directory of mental health services, and work with schools and the public to prevent suicide and reduce the stigma around it. Key campaigns include youth screening and “Stop Abusive Messaging” programs in schools, and “Question, Persuade, Refer” (QPR), “Make It OK” and “Zero Suicide” trainings for the public.

Obesity Polk County’s 30 percent rate of obesity is slightly higher than the state average of 28 percent. According to “Healthy Polk County 2020,” area residents aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables or spending enough time being active.

Authors of the report set a goal to increase the percentage of adults eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day from 8 percent to 10, and to encourage WIC participants to use their farmers market vouchers. Only 26 percent are currently doing so. The county will continue to promote breastfeeding for infants, which, according to the national Center for Disease Control, reduces the risk of obesity.

“Healthy Polk County 2020” also calls for increasing physical activity for kids and adults.

Specifically, getting 60 percent of students active for at least an hour a day and reducing the number of adults who report no leisure physical activity from 20 percent to 17 percent.

Substance Abuse Alcohol-related deaths are the fourth leading cause of death in Wisconsin, after heart disease, cancer and stroke. In Polk County, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death, with alcohol involved in three times as many fatal car crashes as the state average.

Wisconsin’s culture of tolerance for excessive drinking also contributes to homelessness, child abuse, crime, unemployment, injury, suicide and fetal abnormalities, according to a statewide report, “Healthy Wisconsin 2020.”

In addition to alcohol, illegal and prescription drug use are a problem in Polk County.

Health workers hope to reduce access to unused prescription drugs, increase community awareness of health risks associated with substance abuse, and work with legislators to improve access to treatment and preventative programming.

Working Together With the report finished, the work is just beginning, said Gretchen Sampson of the Polk County Health Department.

“Implementing the plan is the hardest part,” she said. “But when that work is shared among many organizations that’s helpful. … We believe in order to have an impact we need to collaborate.”

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and QPR trainings • Support family and friends with mental health disorders • Prevent bullying through conflict-resolution skill training • Get your family moving at least one hour a day • Explore Polk County’s parks and trails • Limit screen time to two hours per day • Challenge yourself, family or friends to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, make meals together and eat at the table without television • Learn about low-risk

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PUBLIC NOTICE Polk County Board of Health and Human Services Member Needed The Polk County Board of Health & Human Services has a vacancy. Statute requires this board member to have either been a customer of Polk County Community Services or have a family member who has received services. Interested persons should complete an application form found at: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/vertical/sites/%7BA1D2EAAA-7A29-46D6BF1A-12B71F23A6E1%7D/uploads/BoardCommisionCommittee_App_ distributed.pdf Completed forms should be returned by November 20 to: Gretchen Sampson, Community Services Division Director, 100 Polk County Plaza, Ste. 50, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, or emailed to: gretchens@co.polk.wi.us For more information call 715-485-8506.

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BENNETT: If you see a tired doe, watch for the buck FROM PAGE 12

Michelle in fact was in a tree recently when a doe and a fawn appeared and fed on acorns within her range. “I was watching those two when I saw the doe look back the way she had come and twitch her tail. I figured a buck was coming so I drew back just before he appeared. I saw the antlers right away but lost him for a second as he went under the tree. I

picked him up in the sights again because of the antlers when he headed towards the doe. I wasn’t nervous when I took aim and let the arrow go, but right after the shot my heart was pounding. I was using Luminox arrows so I saw the arrow hit and knew I had made a good shot.”

Terry told me that buck didn’t go 100 yards before they found it dead.

“We’ve seen a lot of deer moving and in the rut. One was a little

one -point buck that was trying to chase a doe around. It was funny watching him, curling his lip and trying to act like a big buck.

I laughed because I don’t think he knew how big that rack on his head really was!”

Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail. com.

HOROSCOPES

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be tempted to tie up loose ends this week, but there is a lot to finish so expect things to take longer than you hoped. Focus only on one project at a time.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your words and actions may not be matching up right now. This may be confusing to others. It may be better to just lead by example.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, things have been moving along quite easily for you and you are enjoying the respite. Take all the deep breaths you can during this period of recovery.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Time has been passing quite rapidly, Cancer. You may be feeling like you aren’t quite catching

up to the clock. As long as some work is getting finished, you are completely fine.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are anxious to go on an adventure, but you simply can’t find time in your schedule.

You may just have to make it happen by turning off your devices and heading out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even if you are sure that your perspective will win over the crowd, you have to accept there will be some who don’t agree with you. Be gracious and don’t step on any toes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, although you might not realize it, someone is making a concerted effort to get to know you this week. Be open to new relationships and you may make a lifelong friend.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have worked hard and are now beginning to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Treat yourself to whatever you would like. Be proud of your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Conversations with others should be kept light and easy this week to avoid any drama, Sagittarius. Delving deeper into others’ lives is the furthest thing from your mind.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, are your achievements isolating you from others? You may have to let someone else get some of the glory this week, if only to show your vulnerable and accommodating side.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Do not avoid others to escape

conflict, Aquarius; otherwise, you are only delaying the inevitable. Speak your mind and address the situation with tact and professionalism.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your self-esteem can soar this week if you surround yourself with the right people.

Fill your days with fun and many activities.

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This Thanksgiving, both dressing and stuffing!

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tuffing or dressing? I’ve always thought dressing and stuffing were the same thing, like pop and soda, but I was wrong.

They are made with same ingredients: bread, onions, celery, seasonings, but the way you bake it defines whether it’s stuffing or dressing. Stuffing is stuffed and cooked inside the bird. Dressing is baked in a separate dish. I prefer stuffing because it soaks up the turkey drippings and takes on the flavor of the turkey.

Many years our Thanksgiving guests number over 30 and I’ve Wild Chow made extra stuffing that can’t fit inside the turkey cavity. I found a Lisa Erickson way to make sure it still cooks in the turkey juices that give stuffing its great appeal. This year, I’m expecting another large crowd so I bought a whopping 27 pounder!

Even though this bird is a giant, I still won’t have enough room in the cavity for all the stuffing.

I brine the turkey the day before, for about 24 hours in salted water in the refrigerator. Then I place the turkey in a very large disposable foil pan and place that on a flat cookie sheet because the flimsy foil pan needs support. I dry the turkey with paper towels and rub it with butter, then season it.

I stuff the turkey cavity first, lightly spooning in the bread mixture, not packing it tightly. I spoon the remaining stuffing around the outside of the turkey.

As the turkey cooks, you may need to remove some of the stuffing (technically, dressing) from the pan so it doesn’t over cook, which will make space for more turkey juices.

Be sure to check the inside of the turkey stuffing to make sure it’s cooked throughout. I use a meat thermometer. When it hits 165 degrees in the center of the stuffing, it’s done.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving turkey dressing or stuffing Adapted from Victoria Granof in Bon Appetite

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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter plus more for baking dish 1 pound Italian bread, cubed (about 10 cups), about 2 loaves 2 1/2 cups onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped 1 apple, chopped 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh sage, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, minced 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1/2 cup half and half cream Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Scatter bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast, stirring occasionally, until dried out, about 1-1 ½ hours. Let cool; transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions, apple and celery. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bread; stir in seasonings.

Drizzle in 1 ½ cups broth and toss gently. Let cool.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 x 13 baking pan; set aside or butter the pan your turkey will cook in. In a bowl, whisk the other ½ cup of broth, half and half and eggs. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Transfer to prepared dish or stuff as much as you can in the turkey cavity. Put the rest around the turkey.

Cover with foil and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160 degrees, or about 40 minutes when not stuffed in the turkey. Continue to bake uncovered until stuffing is thoroughly cooked and top is browned and crisp, 40-45 minutes longer or keep covered until turkey is done. Serve immediately.

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

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“We are coming out of a third straight mild winter and a good summer growing season, so as expected we are seeing good to excellent deer numbers throughout most of the state,” said DNR big game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang. “The public and County Deer Advisory Councils are also recognizing the increase as is evident by increased antlerless tag availability, especially in some northern counties. So, in general, we are anticipating an overall increase in deer registration this fall.”

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authenticated driver’s license, paper copies, or an electronic copy on their cell phone. Keep in mind that even with electronic forms of proof of deer tags available, hunters will need the unique tag number to begin the harvest registration process.

WHAT’S NEW Changes to Tagging Validation and tagging is no longer required, but hunters must still carry proof of a hunting license and deer tags.

Keep in mind that even with electronic forms of proof of deer tags available, hunters will need the unique tag number to begin the harvest registration process.

The following forms of proof of a deer hunting license and deer tags are accepted: — a paper copy; — an authenticated Wisconsin driver’s license; — a DNR-issued Go Wild Conservation Card; or — a digital tag image displayed on an electronic device.

— Paper copies of licenses and tags may be obtained at no charge if printed at home or obtained at DNR service centers. There is a $2 convenience fee for reprints obtained at license agents.

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though no longer required, paper tags already issued are still valid and contain the deer tag number, which is required when registering a deer.

• The requirement to register deer by 5 p.m. the day after recovery has not changed. Hunters must use the unique deer tag number to register their harvest. Hunters may retrieve a list of their deer tag numbers in their My GameReg section of their Go Wild account.

Other Changes North of Highway 64, ground blinds and tree stands may be left out overnight on DNR-managed lands; see requirements on page 34 or visit dnr.wi.gov and search “hunting regulations”.

The antlerless-only Holiday Hunt will be held in select DMUs from Dec. 24 - Jan. 1, 2018. See page 9 of the regulations for more information.

Baiting and feeding bans have been lifted from 15 counties and will stay in place for 28 counties.

— Baiting and feeding bans are lifted from the following counties for the 2017 season: Barron, Burnett, Calumet, Clark, Dodge, Jackson, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Polk, Racine, Sheboygan, Washburn, Washington and Waushara.

Delivering Your Community

School District Data Management Coordinator/Special Education Secretary The St. Croix Falls School District is accepting applications for a Student Data Management Coordinator/Special Education Secretary. Qualified applicants will have secretarial experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and web based software programs such as Google Docs, must be confidential, have strong communication and organizational skills as well as very detail oriented. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to take initiative to work well on their own with little supervision, must work well with students, staff and parents, and have a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Student data management and state reporting, open enrollment management, special education support as well as school based services support.

Interested applicants should complete an application that can be found on the district website: www.scf.k12.wi.us and either drop off or mail it along with their cover letter outlining their experience to: St. Croix Falls School District, 740 Maple Drive, P.O. Box 130, St. Croix Falls, WI. 54024, Att: Mark Burandt, Superintendent, St. Croix Falls School District.

Position will be posted until filled.

The St. Croix Falls School District is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel hiring and administration in the District are to be conducted so as not to unlawfully discriminate against applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, religion, sex (including sex-based stereotypes, gender identity, or transgender status), sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, creed, color, political or religious affiliation, genetic information, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, military service, genetic information, use or nonuse of a lawful product off school premises during nonworking hours, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious or political matters, the authorized use of family or medical leave or worker’s compensation benefits, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Specific state and federal laws and regulations further define the actions that do, or do not constitute unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation with respect to the various protected classes.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made for qualified individuals with a disability, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship to the District. The District shall also accommodate the religious beliefs or practices of an employee to the extent required by law.

LAKE COUNTRY DAIRY INC. Now Hiring!

Relief Operator <www.osceolasun.com> Polk County offers careers that Ma er Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community! tĞ ĐĂŶŶŽƚ ĨƵŶĐƚŝŽŶ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞĞƐ Ͳ ƚĂůĞŶƚĞĚ͕ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐ ĂƌĞ ƌĞǁĂƌĚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ͕ ĐŽŵƉĞƚŝƚŝ ǀĞ ƚŽƚĂů ƌĞǁĂƌĚƐ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞ͘

Medical Billing Specialist - Human Services Full-Ɵme - Non-Exempt Wage: Depends on QualificaƟons Responsible for billing to Medical Assistance, Medicare and other third party payers. File accurate claims to assure Ɵmely receipt of revenues, monitors accounts receivables, assures collections protocols are followed, prepares required reports, monitors system processes to assure accurate monthly billing and reporting.

YƵĂůŝ ĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ĂŶ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞ ĚĞŐƌĞĞ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƵŶ ƚŝŶŐ͕ ďŝůůŝŶŐ Žƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ϱ LJĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ďŝůůŝŶŐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͕ Žƌ ĂŶ ĞƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶĐĞ ĐŽŵďŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ͘ Deadline to apply: November 22, 2017

Deputy ^ŚĞƌŝĨĨ Ͳ Sheriff’s Department Justice Center &ƵůůͲdŝŵĞ Ͳ Non-Exempƚ ^ƚĂƌƚŝŶŐ ZĂƚĞ ΨϮϲ͘ϮϬ Polk County is seeking a ĨƵůůͲtime Deputy to work various hours and/or shi s to assist in preven ng, detec ng and inves ga ng crimes, apprehending criminals and other violators. Responding to emergencies & all other calls for Law Enforcement services. Keeping the peace, protecting persons and property and assisting the pubůŝĐ Qualified candidates must be a certifiable or a certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin Deadline to apply: November Ϯϱ, 2017 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Lake Country Dairy is an award winning Hard Italian Style Cheese manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s strong tradition of cheese making and our goal is to make the best cheese in the world. We are seeking a Relief Operator to join our team.

Relief Operators work throughout the plant, covering all shifts as needed. You will be trained in the following positions: Cheesemaker, Pasteurizer Operator, Filler Operator, Intake Operator, Turning Room and Brine. No experience required.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements: - Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail - Able to multi task - Sense of pride and ownership in work - Dairy plant experience is a plus, but not required. We will train the right person!

- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, walk up and down stairs, and work in a hot humid environment Why work for us?

• $19 starting wage • Comprehensive benefit package • Great vacation plan – accrue 3 weeks your first year!

• Retirement plan with company contribution • Opportunities for growth • A history of stability and security – no layoffs or downsizing!

Stop by and fill out an application today!

Resumes may also be emailed to asubrt@lakecountrydairy.com

Lake Country Dairy Attn: Human Resources 458 Western Boulevard Turtle Lake, WI 54889 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

DIETARY AIDE Position Part Time or Full Time 6-10 days every two weeks depending on your availability As a Polk County, WI. Employee you will be benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc.

Please call for more information or apply online now!

Deadline to Apply: 11/19/17

CNA POSITIONS AVALIABLE

We will pay for CNA training for the right candidate, call 715-268-7107 with questions.

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

LAKE COUNTRY DAIRY INC. Now Hiring!

Cheesemaker Exact Shift TBD Day Shift: 4A-4P, Night Shift: 4P-4A Work FT in just 3-4 days per week!

Every other weekend required Lake Country Dairy is an award winning Hard Italian Style Cheese manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s strong tradition of cheese making and our goal is to make the best cheese in the world. We are seeking a Cheesemaker to join our team.

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE: - Operating vats and equipment to make cheese - Continuous monitoring of machines and settings, making adjustments as needed QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail - Sense of pride and ownership in work - Ability to work in a team environment - Cheese making experience is a plus, but not required. We will train the right person!

- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, walk up and down stairs, and work in a hot humid environment WHY WORK FOR US? • Starting rate $18/hour • Comprehensive benefit package • Great vacation plan (accrue 3 weeks your first year!)

• Retirement plan with company contribution • Opportunities for growth • A history of stability and security – no layoffs or downsizing!

Stop by and fill out an application today!

Resumes may also be emailed to asubrt@lakecountrydairy.com

Lake Country Dairy

Attn: Human Resources 458 Western Boulevard Turtle Lake, WI 54889 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

Veteran ovation

The crowd rose in a standing ovation for 98-year-old World War II veteran Delbert Nelson at the Osceola Middle School Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 9.

SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

Veterans Day celebration in Osceola

Wisconsin Legislature approves bill affecting land sales

Wisconsin Senate eliminates minimum hunting age MADISON, Wis. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Children of any age would be allowed to hunt with guns under a bill the state Senate has approved.

Currently a Wisconsin resident must be at least 12 years old to buy a hunting license or hunt with a gun unless theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re participating in a mentored hunt. Children as

young as 10 can hunt through that program.

The bill would allow people of any age to participate in a mentored hunt. The bill also would allow hunters and mentors to have more than one weapon between them.

Thirty-four states have no

minimum hunting age, according to the Wisconsin Huntersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rights Coalition.

The Senate passed the bill 21-12 on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Assembly passed the bill the week before.

The bill goes next to Gov. Scott Walker.

2017 St. Croix Valley

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!

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Customers will shop at participating merchants businesses and get their Celebration Card stamped for every dollar they spend. When their card is completely full, they may get another and leave completed cards at the last business or bring it to The Sun ofŇ&#x2022;ce.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a bill that was introduced in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting owners of a cottage on Lake St. Croix.

The bill would allow property owners to sell and use substandard lots.

The Assembly and the Senate both passed it on voice votes Tuesday, Nov. 7. The measure now goes to Gov. Scott Walker.

The bill comes after the Supreme Court in June ruled a Wisconsin family was not entitled to compensation over development regulations that prohibited the sale of a lot next to their cottage.

The family wanted to sell the undeveloped lot to help pay for renovations to the cottage.

The bill would allow property owners to build on or sell substandard lots.

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