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Discovery Center: Catch-22 As Discovery Center fundraising continues, Osceola must commit to groundbreaking BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Although funds are coming in for an ambitiously planned library – part of the larger Mill Pond Discovery Center, a combined municipal complex and library complete with a variety of spaces for learning, creating and gathering – those numbers haven’t yet reached what’s needed to commit to a groundbreaking date for the project. But setting a date is just what the Village of Osceola needs to do if it’s going to keep block grant funding that was awarded last year to subsidize the project. The village has received preliminary agreement terms for the $500,000 block grant, which will go toward the construction of gathering spaces for senior citizens, and is working with the State of Wisconsin to set a date the project’s completion. “Our grant proposal (had a completion date of) October or November SEE CENTER, PAGE 2

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Paul Krueger consults with his defense attorney, Kate Murtaugh, prior to his preliminary hearing, Feb. 12. Krueger was bound over for trial and made an initial plea of not guilty.

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An early rendering of plans for the Mill Pond Discovery Center. The design is in progress and will likely continue to change.

Local man pleads not guilty to attempted homicide BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

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An Osceola man accused of beating a companion almost to death earlier this month pleaded not guilty to attempted homicide and other charges Friday, Feb. 12, in his first court appearance related to the incident. In addition to a felony charge of attempted second-degree intentional homicide, Paul Krueger, 34, faces felony counts of aggravated battery, possession of THC with intent to deliver, and a misdemeanor count of resisting or obstructing an officer. If convicted on all counts, he could face almost 50 years in prison and/or up to $70,000 in fines. At the preliminary hearing, Osceola Police Chief Ron Pedrys recounted details of the incident, alleged to have happened just after midnight Feb. 1. An Osceola officer responded to a call of a disturbance at about 12:35 a.m. at an apartment building in which neighbors had listened to two men fight for 45 minutes.

The Mill Pond Discovery Center is sited for the block between Chieftain and Kent streets and Third and Fourth avenues.

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Regional Business Fund ready to lend again BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

It’s official. Area businesses again have access to micro loans, façade and revolving loan funds through the Regional Business Fund (RBF), a nonprofit, low interest lender for businesses in west-central Wisconsin. RBF announced Feb. 8 that was ready to lend to local entrepreneurs again – almost a year after the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) declared that RBF funds must adhere to federalized lending requirements. “The Regional Business Fund has received its last signed contract, and we are back to a fully defederalized fund,” said fund manager Beth Waldhart. “Now we get to have fun again, doing the work we were meant to be doing!” Staff at RBF plan to assemble a mar-

keting and outreach campaign to reintroduce the agency’s programs to area businesses and strengthen connections made in its nine years of lending. “While that progresses, please call us to talk about any project you think may fit with RBF,” said Waldhart. “We have a lot of cash that we haven’t been able to lend, and we want to put it to good use! … Please visit our website www.rbfinc. org for information on our programs.” Background In April 2015, HUD announced that money used by RBF to fund local projects had originated from federal block grants and was to be distributed according to those regulations, effective immediately. RBF had been circulating the funds through revolving loan programs ac-

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2017,” said Village Administrator Joel West at the Feb. 9 village board meeting. “We’re hoping to push that a little bit later, into 2018.” The state has some flexibility in changing dates, said West, but because the money comes from federal funds leeway is limited. “We’ll have to work out a revised schedule and some revisions to what we’re doing,” he said. “But it looks like we can accomplish that and buy some more time for fundraising and to make some decisions. “Our goal is still to build (the library and municipal buildings) together,” West added. “We’re tying to work out how that looks. Can we start part of it? It’s a puzzle to piece it all together.” The village will probably have to break ground on the project by September 2016, said West, but it’s too soon to say for sure. “We’re in the midst of figuring that out,” he said. The Mill Pond Learn-

Does Osceola need a new library? The Osceola Public Library is practically bursting with popular activities, classes – oh yeah, and books. Read more about all the library has to offer on page 10. ing Foundation remains optimistic about the project. To date, the foundation has raised $1.5 million toward its $4.5 million goal. “The foundation’s plan to reach its $4.5 million goal is still on track,” said fundraising consultant John Martin via email. “We continue to hear incredible enthusiasm for this project and are excited to see it come to fruition.” “I’m just so blasted excited about it I can hardly stand still,” said Bob Wolf, vice president of the foundation, at the Feb. 9 meeting. Old hospital site Very early plans are in the works to repurpose the site of the former Os-

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Royal Credit Union’s Board of Directors, Management Team, and Staff would like to recognize the team members who have reached a milestone in 2015 for their years of service at Royal Credit Union. These team members represent a total of 1,015 years of dedication to Royal Credit Union and the communities we serve.

ceola Medical Center. The current property owners are exploring options to develop senior housing on the site and with the help of Administrator West have discovered a grant that could help with the cost of removing existing buildings. To qualify, they must have an end use in mind. The owners are contacting developers who might be interested in preparing the site for senior housing. Additionally, West is looking at a state program that could potentially offer funding. Other village business • Osceola Medical Center received a special event permit for its Healthy Heart 5K Run/ Walk, scheduled for April 23. • Steve Mueller was appointed to replace Rod Turner on the Wheels and Wings board. • Beverage server operator licenses were approved for Trisha Olson, Cascade BP; Lindsey Ruder and Hannah McMeekin of the Watershed Café.

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Students of the Month

Osceola Intermediate School Students of the Month include Adam Plaster, third grade; Grace Nelson, fourth grade; and Hattie Fox, ﬁfth grade.

Grant comes to the St. Croix Valley An environmental education grant of $192,200 has been awarded to the St. Croix Valley Foundation on behalf of a consortium of nonprofit organizations in the

St. Croix Watershed. The EPA Office of Environmental Education made just three grants in the nation under a request for proposals looking for innovative

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30 Year Team Members Patricia Naser Eau Claire

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ways to protect natural resources. A required local match brings the budget to nearly $260,000 for a two-year pilot project called “St. Croix Master Watershed Stewards,” an effort that will certify at least 36 master watershed stewards in Minnesota and Wisconsin in 2016 and 2017. “Our pilot project is based on best practices coming out of master gardener and master naturalist programs throughout the country,” said project liaison Danette Olsen, who authored the grant proposal. “During our research phase, we learned from the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards program, the Minnehaha Creek Master Water Stewards program, and the Watershed Stewards Academy of Anne Arundel County (Maryland), among many others.” The St. Croix Master Watershed Stewards (SCMWS) pilot project combines environmental education, leadership development and community organizing in a comprehensive watershed stewardship curriculum with a capstone service-learning project. This hybrid curriculum is made even more innovative by including activities that incorporate the arts in an effort to demonstrate the power of the arts to engage the community, thereby creating even greater awareness and impact. To become a certified Master Watershed Steward, adult learners will commit to six daylong field trips (two of which are overnight expeditions) and six online sessions. This process will take place over six to seven months and is followed by a capstone learning project that is designed in collaboration with SEE GRANT, PAGE 6

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MONTHLY RiverBucks program St. Croix Valley Mission Trip (Osceola/SCF kids) have been chosen as the February recipient of the RiverBucks program at Central Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

FEBRUARY 18 Making homemade bread Learn how to make homemade bread, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Osceola Medical Center’s Acorn Grill. There is a fee. To register call (715) 294-5698.

Beekeepers meeting The Polk/Burnett Bee Keepers Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake in the Community Room. This meeting the subject will be about ordering bees.

Keep your brain and body healthy An educational program from the Alzheimer’s Association will be presented at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Everyone welcome. FFI: (715) 720-7611.

FEBRUARY 20 Craft/color your day away

Craft and color your day away at the Osceola Public LIbrary. Bring your craft projects to create in the company of others or just relax by coloring for the afternoon. Also learn the art of papercutting at 1 p.m.

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North Dakota State rep at OHS

A representative from the Office of Admission at North Dakota State University is scheduled to visit Osceola High School on 11:10 a.m.

Hope Free Church and will be served at the Osceola United Methodist Church from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 27 Winter stories and constellations Join William O’Brien State Park, Marine on St. Croix, at 7 p.m. for a “stellar” evening of stories and stars. Professional storyteller, Dwight Wilcox, will mesmerize you with stories of the night sky. Then with amateur astronomer, Kenny Bahmer, we will head outdoors to view some night sky objects through a telescope. The program is free, but a vehicle permit is needed to enter any Minnesota State Park. FFI: (651) 433-0500.

FEBRUARY 29 The Cat’s Pajamas to perform The Cat’s Pajamas Vocal Band, an acapella group, will be performing at St. Croix Falls Elementary School at 7 p.m. For tickets call Christopher Bergh, (715) 483-9823 ext. 1217.

Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Chisago Lakes Area Library. Photographer Brian Peterson from the Star Tribune will be the guest speaker.

MARCH 1 Heels, wheels & automobiles Heels, Wheels & Automobiles will be at Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in New Richmond from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is a free event for women. Learn how to jump start your car, tires, fluids and tips, what to do when the check engine light comes on and more. To reserve a spot call Carrie, (715) 246-2236.

MARCH 5

Bloodmobile

Craft/color your day away

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in New Richmond from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Craft and color your day away at the Osceola Public LIbrary. Bring your craft projects to create in the company of others or just relax by coloring for the afternoon. Also learn how to make a simple cloth bag, 1 p.m.

Genealogy society meeting

The Polk County Genealogy Society will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Luck History Museum/Library.

FEBRUARY 24 Last Wednesday Meal The Last Wednesday meal for February is being hosted by

MARCH 11 Living well with chronic conditions A six week workshop to help you live a healthier and more fulfilled life will be held Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, March 11 to April 15, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls. There is a fee. To register:

(877) 485-2372.

MARCH 17 Gourmet pizzas Learn how to make gourmet pizzas that are nutrient packed, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Osceola Medical Center’s Acorn Grill. There is a fee. To register call (715) 2945698.

MARCH 19 Craft/color your day away Craft and color your day away at the Osceola Public LIbrary. Bring your craft projects to create in the company of others or just relax by coloring for the afternoon. Also learn how to fold the pages of a book to form words or designs, 1 p.m.

What’s the buzz about bees? The Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with Crystal Boyd of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The free presentation will be held at the St. Croix River Association office, St. Croix Falls (next to the public library). Space is limited. To reserve a space, go to www. stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 483-3300.

Bluebird workshop Julie Osterbauer, will take you through the fascinating world of the Eastern bluebird at 1 p.m. at William O’Brien State Park. Construction plans to build your own bluebird nestbox will be available. Call the park if you would like to reserve one of the nestbox kits that are available for purchase. Bring your own hammer if you are going to make a nestbox. FFI: (651) 433-0500.

MARCH 28 Polk County Genealogy Society The Polk County Genealogy Society will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Luck History Museum/Luck Library. Everyone welcome.

APRIL 21 Omega 3s: Fun with fats Discuss “fat friendly” food choices and recipes, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Osceola Medical Center’s Acorn Grill. Build your own salad dressing to take home. There is a fee. To register call (715) 294-5698.

APRIL 23 Holding fast to a dream The Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with David Backes, author of “A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Ol-

son.” The presentation, free and open to the public, will be held at the St. Croix River Association office, St. Croix Falls (next to the public library). Space is limited. To reserve a seat, go to www. stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 483-3300.

MAY 19 Guide to the Farmer’s Market This workshop will discuss tips for gardening, explore seasonal produce and recipes, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Osceola Medical Center’s Acorn Grill. There is a fee. To register call (715) 2945698.

ONGOING Monday • The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. FFI: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary. org. • The Dresser and St. Croix Falls Area VFW and Auxiliary meets every third Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.

Tuesday • Tot-Time. A fun-filled hour for adults, toddlers and preschoolers at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, meeting the first and third Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Call the church to register, (715) 755-2515. • St. Croix Valley MOPS - Moms group meets the third Tuesday, St. Croix Falls High School. Optional free meal, 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:15 p.m. Free childcare. FFI: mopsscv@hotmail.com. • The Voices of the Valley meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. FFI: (715) 494-0385.

Wednesday • Friends of Osceola Library meets the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. FFI: (715) 294-2657. • A caregiver/family support group meets the third Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. at the Christian Community Home of Osceola chapel. FFI: Kim Bauer, (715) 294-1103.

Sunday • Times in Which We Live meets the first and third Sunday of each month at the Dresser Library at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21: Prophetic Year in Review. DVDs are shown about current events. FFI: (715) 755-3473. or email Steve at: cen53926@centurytel.net.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY • Preschool storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:30 a.m. • The Osceola Chapter of TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weighin, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: (715) 7553123.

THURSDAY

• Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center’s Cascade Room. To register, (715) 684-4440. • GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. FFI: (715) 5571431.

FRIDAY • Storytime, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. FFI: (715) 294-2310.

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola, lower lever, north entrance. Weigh-in, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. FFI: Kim, (715) 417-0683.

MONDAY • The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. FFI: (715) 483-9202. • Overeaters Anonymous at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond. FFI: (715) 7552018. • A storytime designed for ages 1-3 at the Dresser Village Library, 10:30 a.m. FFI: (715) 755-2944. • Divorce Care Support Group meets at Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 8 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

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

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Marble is a daredevil tomboy who enjoys hanging out with the guys, chasing wood shavings in the workroom, sharing sardines from the can and her favorite card game, “Catch the Mouse.” Just like a tomboy, Marble isn’t much for physical contact. She enjoys her personal space and decides the appropriate time for a nap in a lap. This 10 month old Brown Tabby with auburn highlights entertains herself and is never bored. You have to appreciate her self-assured attitude. If you are looking for more than a lap cat, Marble is the cat for you. Six cats and two dogs went home last week. All white, long hair Dickens went home to a senior couple from the Twin Cities. They have always had a white cat and when they saw Dickens’ photo on Petfinder, they fell in love. Garth used his incredible charm to win a home. Boo joined her shelter roommate Burt (adopted last week) in a pet loving heaven. Speckles, the sensitive, miniature Heeler Mix, found the perfect home with a gentle, older couple who found her perfect for them. And Jag, the professionally trained German Shorthair will be hunting and skijoring (sport in which a dog assists a cross-country skier with additional power, running and pulling) with his new young family in northern Wisconsin. We celebrate all of our adoptions and want the same for those that remain at the shelter. We know there is someone out there for each one of them. Emma is a lovely, beautifully marked, Bluetick Coonhound. She is quiet and loves attention. Raised as an inside dog, Emma uses her inside bark as any dog would and no more. She loves to learn and work for treats. She walks nicely on leash with a Gentle Leader and enjoys a comfy bed. Buddy is a Red, medium sized adult dog. His breed is not exactly known though he is the size and shape of a Blue Heeler. Buddy’s coat is all rust red with wavy, wiry curls. Buddy is middle aged and would make a great outdoor companion with indoor privileges. He would be happy to sound the alarm when a stranger comes into the yard and extra happy to earn a biscuit for his good deeds. Grizzly is a five year old Maltese-Poodle. He is nine pounds of white Poodle curls. Grizz came to the shelter knowing how to sit, dance, speak, shake, down and walk on leash. He likes to be gently cuddled on the couch and pampered a bit. Grizzly is not a dog for small children and would do best with an adult couple. He is wary of strangers but once trust is established, he is a willing companion. Visit Grizz and all our adoptable pets.

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Special delivery “But February made me shiver With every paper I’d deliver” — lyric, “American Pie” by Don McLean t appears that the cold snap of last week has broken, bringing more moderate temperatures into place. But boy, wasn’t it cold? It made me think of early mornings from my youth, delivering newspapers before school. I always hated when the snow came and I could no longer ride my bike to deliver papers and was forced to walk the route. On days like we had last week, I would don cold weather gear and head out to make my rounds. It was a big deal to me when the snowmobile suit was invented, offering a new way to keep warm. When the weather was as cold as it was last week, I would put on Publisher my layers, get into the snowmobile suit, put a stocking cap on, raise Tom Stangl the hood on the suit and wrap a scarf around my head. I resembled Randy from the classic Christmas movie “A Christmas Story” except for one notable exception: I could put my arms down. By the middle of my 20 block trek, my eyelashes would freeze shut from the moisture produced from my exhaling. I would then remove my mittens and use my body heat to defrost my eyes and continue on until I was forced to repeat the thawing. There’s something rather disconcerting about having your eyelids freeze shut. I was really glad to get home. On Sundays when the papers were thick with sections and inserts, my late father Arved, a.k.a. “The Chief” would get up and we would use the station wagon to deliver papers. The Chief helped with deliveries and we would get things done in a hurry so we could get a few winks before we would get up for church. I had three brothers who delivered papers, so the Chief got up every Sunday morning to deliver papers for at least 25 years, keeping us moving and getting the job done. As a clueless kid, I never thanked him for his help. When I became an adult and a parent, I thanked him profusely. This February, I was delivering some papers to post offices to speed up delivery. Instead of walking, I got to drive in a nice warm van. Much better. We continue to struggle with the deteriorating service provided by the United States Postal Service. Please know that we do all we can each and every week to ensure timely delivery of your paper. By closing some of the mail processing centers, much more volume goes through the larger centers and keeping newspapers moving isn’t always their top priority. I want to thank our delivery drivers who log many miles each week getting papers from the print plant to the post office and the locations where we sell single copies. Rain or shine, cold and snow our dedicated drivers make their rounds every week. I’m grateful for their efforts every week, but feel that special recognition is deserved when the weather is as extreme as it was last week. And yes, I realize our winter has been mild, but I believe that makes these cold snaps even more acute because we are not acclimated to the weather. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading. I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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Wrong emphasis? Wisconsin is among seven states that saw their economies contract during the last three months of 2015, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Five of the states – North Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alaska – were hurt by plunging oil and natural gas prices. Statistics for Wisconsin and Illinois were Matt Pommer impacted by a sluggish manufacturing sector, according to reports. Hours worked in manufacturing and employment levels are two of the factors in the study. The Fed’s findings are not a surprise to Wisconsin officials. The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau recently reported that tax collections were running below levels developed earlier for the state’s biennial budget. In the wake of those numbers Gov. Scott Walker has limited new legislative spending. Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance President Todd Berry is warning that the numbers might get worse.

Wisconsin’s economy has long been tied to manufacturing. Some studies have indicated we have had the fourth highest manufacturing levels among the 50 states. The Walker administration has focused on helping the manufacturing sector with tax credits that dramatically lower how much large manufacturing firms are required to pay in corporate taxes. The governor also has sought to convince firms to move into Wisconsin. The personal income tax, something that impacts corporate leaders, has been reduced and the old alternative minimum tax has been scrapped. But a new study by the Washington, D.C.-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is asking whether the focus on reducing income taxes or trying to lure firms to the state is the correct approach for state governments. Its authors, Michael Mazerov and Michael Leachman, suggest another alternative. It cites new Census and Labor Department studies. “States should focus on producing more home-grown entrepreneurs and on helping start up and young fast growing firms already located in the state – not in cut-

ting (income) taxes and trying to lure businesses from other states,” they wrote. The new firms are more likely to produce jobs than older mature companies. Those starting new businesses are more concerned about property taxes than income taxes, they suggested. “Older firms actually lost jobs on average,” they wrote. “Any new jobs they created were more than offset by jobs they eliminated or closures.” Cutting corporate and top personal income taxes have little impact on the fast-growing start-up companies “because they generally have little taxable income.” State income-tax reductions have other impacts. They take money away from schools, universities, and other public investments essential to producing the talented work force that entrepreneurs require, wrote Leachman and Mazerov. Policy makers should reject major income-tax cuts and new corporation relocation subsidies, according to the authors. Public investment to build a skilled work force is the better approach, they SEE POMMER, PAGE 6

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The Osceola High school fishing team fished at Long Lake onFeb. 13. Kirsten Johnson took first place in largest bass with a fish that weighed 3 lbs 10 oz. Front row: Grant Olson, Brady Anderson, Kirsten Johnson, Preston McManamy, Dawson Johnson. Back row: Spencer Wenholz, Jacob Kisler, Jered Schumaker, Derrick Dye, Joe Swanson, Haakon Carlson, Zach Iverson.

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il continues to flow beneath the St. Croix River and its watershed. But as Enbridge Energy increases its efforts to pump more Canadian tar sands crude from Superior, Wis., to refineries in northern Illinois, citizens are amping up efforts inform themselves of the potential impacts of a spill and, in at least one case, to fight the expansion of Line 61.

Locally, the St. Croix River Association (SCRA) has created a Pipeline Safety Workgroup to address growing concerns about the increased flow of oil through existing pipelines in the St. Croix watershed. “The Pipeline Safety Workgroup Editor will gather additional information, Suzanne Lindgren convene the stakeholders involved in this issue and disseminate pipeli f t information,” i f line safety wrote SCRA Vice Chair Don Hansen in the organization’s January newsletter. “The ultimate goal is to ensure the best possible outcome regarding pipeline safety within the watershed.” And last week in Dane County (which encompasses Madison, Wis., and surrounding municipalities), property owners filed a lawsuit demanding that Enbridge prepare itself for the risks of a spill. The suit brought against the Canadian company Feb. 8 by seven landowners in the Town of Medina revives a request that Enbridge increase its insurance for spill cleanup to $25 million. The insurance requirement was initially put in place by Dane County itself, as a condition for approval of new pumping stations that would send higher volumes of crude oil running through Line 61. If $25

million seems high, consider that the company’s spill in the Kalamazoo River cost $1.2 billion to clean. But with the passage of Wisconsin’s budget in July, the Republican-controlled legislature approved a measure barring counties from requiring spill insurance and Enbridge was given carte blanche to build. “That gut punch to the integrity of our political institutions occurred in the dark of night when the company, or someone acting on its behalf, lobbied key legislators to include an 11th hour budget amendment that sought to override the county’s insurance requirement,” Ben Peterson, a spokesperson for the environmental group 350 Madison, said in a release. “Fortunately,” he continued, “the lobbyists involved were in such a hurry to avoid public scrutiny of their actions that the language they inserted SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 17

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10 years ago Feb. 15, 2006 • Local centenarian Bessie Green died Feb. 7, She was 106. • An estimated 500 anglers took to the ice at the Deer Lake Classic ice ﬁshing tournament Feb. 11. Roger Allrich from Osceola won the grand prize, an Ice Castle ﬁsh house. • Greg Andrie was appointed interim president for the Village of Dresser during the absence of village president Sherman Leske who recently had triple bypass surgery. • Members of Osceola TOPS 514 donated 85 cans of soup to the local food shelf in honor of National Soup Month. • Osceola High School Winter Carnival royalty included Brian Bartley, J.R. Switalla, Josh Thiel, Erik Bowitz, Megan Derrick, Ashley Rutledge, Grace Kirby, Maggie Cox and King and Queen Jake Sanders and Heidi Western. • Osceola students named to the Academic Distinction list at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire were Rebecca Brandt, Kyle Hudick, Ellie Hurd, Linda Hurd, Travis Johnson, Erycca Larson, Nathan Rogney and Jenna Selzler. • The St. Croix Falls girls basketball team was named West Lakeland Conference Champions. • The Osceola High School wrestling team and St. Croix Falls wrestling team both won their regional title. 20 years ago Feb. 14, 1996 • The Osceola Chiefainettes competed at the WACPC State Pom Pon competition in Wisconsin Rapids and placed fourth. Members included Amber Dunnom, Nadia Dullen, Athena McElfresh, Kelly Hudick, Amanda Colaizy, Jenni Melin, Kari Dodge, Sara Lorenz, Katie Montgomery and Gina Laursen. • The Osceola boys basketball team had a tough time against Durand, losing 59-37. Ryan Penticoff led the team with 8 points. • Osceola’s Rick Demulling was crowned regional wrestling champion at 135 pounds in Ells-

worth on Saturday. • Donkey basketball was planned at the Osceola High School gym on Feb. 19. • Osceola High School students Kristine Shores, Rachel Phillips, Robert Burrows, Mandi Campeau, Cindy Nord, Amy Rondeau and Andrea Kipp discussed the importance of manners during a two-day project with Mrs. Mountain’s kindergarten class. • The Osceola girls basketball team lost two and won one last week. They lost to New Richmond, 43-34. Missy Kumlien led with 15. They lost a nailbiter to Amery, 45-42. Jessica Viebrock led with 15. They beat Unity, 5134. Missy Kumlien led with 20 points.

30 years ago Feb. 18, 1986 • The Osceola High School wrestling team advanced eight wrestlers through the first round of the regional and five advanced to the sectional. They won the regional for the second year in a row. Advancing to the sectional were Orion Newark, Mike Flattum, Doug Toenjes, Ron Nykanen and Tom Fehlen. • Vicki Burton planned to celebrate her 10th anniversary of owning Osceola Cleaners. • A benefit bowl was planned at the Osceola Lanes for LeRoy Luchsinger who recently underwent open heart surgery. • Osceola royalty, Queen Marcia Zehm and princesses Michele Munkholm and Kelly Flattum will participate in the Luck Winter Carnival, Feb. 22. • Sue Gerlach of Dresser was named to the School of Nursing dean’s list at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. • The Osceola boys basketball team stretched their win streak to four and put them in threeway tie for second place with Luck and Grantsburg. • The Osceola girls basketball team continued its week-byweek improvement avenging a loss to Luck earlier in the season, winning 43-37. Caren Engelhardt led the team with 12 points.

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he St. Croix River unites the memories and the common identity of our valley’s people. The valley itself, and the river-shed that formed it, gives and has no meaning in itself, apart from those who enjoy it. As a thing in itself, it would possess no enduring, and timeless value, except from those people who lived here, live here still, and will in the future call this valley home, or visit it as a destination. The river extends and defines the limits of the larger community of the St. Croix Valley. That community on both the Wisconsin and Minnesota shores carries forward its diversity, north and south, east and west, but Columnist it makes a common bond that people here share. Tim Krenz From the founding of the republic following the War for Independence, Sub Terra Vita the St. Croix River gets mentioned in several old, almost-forgotten diplomatic documents (I’ve read the copies and facsimiles that mention our river). At one point, the river’s mid-point formed the extreme northwest boundary of the nation, per the Treaty of Paris of 1783. A traveler inside the United States could get no farther from Federal City (Washington D.C.) without going into foreign territory, than by halfway crossing the St. Croix River between Danbury and Grantsburg in Wisconsin. The old frontier of the U.S., the one of lore and legend, once ended on this river, until the purchase of the Louisiana cession in 1803. People have always lived here before independence, however. And their ancestors remain here still. Others came. Families stayed. The people cleared the land of forests and farmed as prosperously as those who roamed and hunted before them. But in our diversity, the valley indeed belongs to

the living. The river made the physical valley, but the peoples throughout history made the character and the community that continues to evolve today, moving toward some future shape that will signify both change and continuity. Even with many achievements in our world, the river has its placid luring tones, its raging foils over our strongest will, and its powerful control to pose dangers. Respect the river, we do, for its beautiful wonder and other reasons. It gives a community life here, and for the living: Regard its perils with caution. Every youngster and young adult in Osceola who grew up on and around the river, boating, swimming, camping, hiking, exploring and canoeing, tested the limits of every generation’s courage and stupidity. Mostly unsupervised by adults, or slackly so by them, we did dumb, DUMB things. Luckily, most of us survived our lack of judgment. Many have not, far more than we wanted to lose. Some lived with serious injury. WARNING FOR THE YOUNG: Do not challenge nature or the technology. Never jump from the cliffs or structures like bridges anywhere into any part of the river!! Nothing will scare you more than getting caught in an underwater current, disoriented and panicked where you cannot find the vital direction up to the surface. See some person who broke their neck hitting the water wrong or landing on rock. Nothing of this sort turns out well, when pure luck does not arrive. Never count on that luck. Respect the river. It has many things to enjoy, and every generation will find their own story, and challenges, without risking tragedy, or the limits of chance and fortune. For the young and for the older experienced explorers, adventure resides in the underground journey in the river valley, and it can form memories and the character of a person beyond mere serendipity. That said, I am reminded of when I was still in school, and the river occupied our times. [Continued in the next installment.]

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new biennial state budget will provide more funds for “public education.” He has not defined where the money would go. The content in this column does not reflect the views or opinions of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association or its member newspapers.

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years of experience in environmental education. “I am eager to get this project off the ground,” said Mueller, “and feel so proud that our region received funding to help communities and organizations work together to protect the St. Croix River and all the sub-watersheds.” To learn more about the St. Croix Master Watershed Stewards pilot project, visit their website at www.stcroixstewards.org. Stewardship program seeks candidates The St. Croix Master Watershed Stewards (SCMWS) program is seeking adults (18+) to participate in a community of active learners, observing and practicing successful strategies aimed at protecting the St. Croix River watershed. Application materials can be found online at www.stcroixstewards. org. Applications for the first session will be accepted through Feb. 22. Stewards will participate in 58 hours of hands-on learning and 12 hours of distance

learning over a ninemonth period including a capstone project. The first group of stewards will begin classes in late March. Program topics include Watershed Resource Education, Leadership Education, Civic Organizing Principles and Using the Arts in sustainable project development. Stewards will work in partnership with a host organization (school, municipality, club, or agency) to create a project that contributes to the future wellness of the watershed. Funding is provided for capstone projects and the program is offered at no charge to qualified applicants, who must live within the boundaries of the St. Croix River Watershed. The goal of the SCMWS program is to dramatically increase the environmental stewardship ethic and activities in the St. Croix River watershed. Visit the website for more information on the project, including how organizations and agencies can become host sites for capstone projects.

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As a teenager, I was an athlete, and thought very highly of my own physical abilities until I was challenged to a game of tennis by a girl on the tennis team. I remember thinking, “She’s just a girl, I can beat her without any tennis experience.” We hit the court early on a Saturday where she preceded to hand me the greatest sporting failure of my life. I don’t even remember scoring one point against her. With my braggadocio attitude came absolute failure and utter disappointment. I quickly realized that I was not as capable of accomplishing all that I had thought I

BIRTHS could on my own. This is the same reality I faced in my spiritual life. In my own attempts to find joy and peace in this life came absolute disappointment and frustration. It was the apostle Paul’s words in Romans 3:10-11 that opened my eyes to the true condition of my heart and soul. Paul wrote, “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks God.” When I read that, I remember thinking, “That’s me!” As I continued to read, I was encouraged that God does not leave us to this initial sinful condition. Throughout the rest of Paul’s letter to the Romans he delivers the antidote to our sinful condition. The solution to our problem, to our lack

of peace, to our lack of joy, is grace. A few chapters later, in Romans 6:23, Paul writes, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” The wages, or reward and payment, for our own efforts of pleasing God earn us eternal separation from God, or what the Bible calls death. Why? Because alone we are not righteous, alone we do not understand, and alone we cannot truly seek God. However, God has provided for us a way to seek Him, a way to understand, and a way to be right with God. This way comes in the form of a free gift, a gift of grace, the free gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. Have you ever received

a gift? We all have! Imagine the insult you would produce if you were to open a gift from a loved one and then hand them $20 for the gift as you said, “Thank you.” This would greatly offend them because they have chosen to display their care and love for you by giving you something of their own sacrifice. This is exactly what God has done for us. He has given us grace, or undeserved favor, by giving us a free gift, which requires no payment, just acceptance. His gift is His Son Jesus, who gave up his life for you and me. There is no better present to unwrap than the all-satisfying love of God given to us in the form of His perfect Son, Jesus.

Spanel candidate for Register of Deeds Sally (Westlund) Spanel recently announced her candidacy for the p position of Polk Count Register of Deeds. ty S Spanel is a member of t Democratic Party. the “I believe this pos sition will be best s served by a person w with a strong real Spanel estate background,” states Spanel, “I have a very diverse real estate background. My history includes being employed by Attorney Peter Nelton

for 10 years, during which time I prepared documentation for various types of real estate transactions. Following my employment for Nelton Law Office, I worked for Polk County Abstract Company for ten years. There I gained an understanding of the title industry where my responsibilities included searching, title insurance, abstracting and real estate closings. I was also a licensed real estate broker during this time. “For the past six and a half years I have attained experience work-

ing with the public sector as the administrative assistant to the Polk County treasurer, where I work with the register of deeds office on a daily basis.” The Register of Deeds is responsible for filing, recording, and maintaining land records, as well as issuance of birth, death and marriage records, among other duties. “I am a very organized and detail-oriented person,” said Spanel, SEE SPANEL, PAGE 16

So I ask you the most important questions in your life; have you opened your heart to God’s free gift? Have you opened your heart to grace? Have you opened your heart to Jesus?

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715 483 9464 715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 11 a.m. ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.fbcamery.org churchoffice@fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Jr. 715-268-2223 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 a.m. ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-7171 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m. ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 5561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn. SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. ———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Pastor Barbara Anne Keely 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 11 a.m. ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow Amy Germain, Day Care 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola info@gracechurchosceola.com Grace Church - Osceola, WI - Home Facebook: Grace Church Osceola 715-755-3982 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

P t Nil M th Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. ———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn. 651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor SUNDAY: Worship 9:30 a.m. ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik SUNDAY: Liturgy 9:30 a.m. ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Dave Williams 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. ———————— NEW WINE COMMUNITY CHURCH 309 5th Street, Centuria Pastor Scott Petznick (715) 338-8912 Worship 10 a.m. ———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.occconnect.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola

/ i lt www.myomc.org/specialtyserv_1chapel.php Chaplain Thomas Reaume 715-294-5645 fax: 715-294-5712 Chapel open daily for meditation. ———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m. ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org peace@centurytel.net Pastor Alan Buresh SUNDAY: Worship Services, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. ———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 SUNDAY: Worship 9:15 a.m. ———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1289 160th Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Paul Hanson Pastor Sonja Hanson SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ————————

ST ANNE PARISH ST. 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Andy Anderson SATURDAY: Mass 5 p.m. SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org Pastor Kris Johnson Pastor Mike Brubaker Sunday services 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 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. Frank Wampach SUNDAY: Mass 9:30 a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Andy Anderson 715-294-2243 SATURDAY: Mass at 4 p.m. SUNDAY: Latin Mass, 8:30 a.m. Mass at 11a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. Frank Wampach SUNDAY: Masses 7:30 a.m. ————————

ST PETER’S ST. COMMUNITY CHURCH Cty. Rd. F, Dresser 715-483-2911 www.faithonpurpose.org Don Guttormson, Pastor Sunday Worship 10 a.m. ———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 SUNDAY: Worship Services 9 a.m. ———————— TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com Pastor David Rosenow (920-645-7526) SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. • Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Class, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. ———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. ———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Rev. Rexford D. Brandt SUNDAY: Worship Services, 8 and 10:30 a.m. ———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn. SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m. ———————— ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) East Farmington Pastor Martin Weigand (715) 294-3489 THURSDAY: Worship, 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Irene May Stanislaw (Keopple) died Feb. 11, 2016, from a massive heart attack. She was 72. Irene was born June 28, 1942, in Sauk Centre, Minn. Her family moved to a farm east of Osceola in 1956, where she graduated from Osceola Schools. She went on to nursing school and graduated. She had a career as a nurse at the VA hospital and at a nursing home in Fort Collins, Colo., where she was still working at the time of her death. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Carol Keopple; and husband, Edward Stanislaw. She is survived by her two children, Michael (Jane) Stanislaw, Roxanne Salazar, both of Fort Collins; two grandchildren, Alyssa and Zach Salazar; sister, Jane (Bob) Bloedorn, Eagan, Minn.; four brothers, Norb (Terri) Keopple, New Richmond; Merle (Clara) Keopple, Cameron; Willard (Shelley) Keopple, New Richmond; Jim Keopple, Dresser; sister, Maggie (Dale) Koosmann of Horse Creek; 33 nieces and nephews, 22 great-nieces and nephews, many cousins, uncles and aunts and friends. Irene will be greatly missed by many. She enjoyed helping others, trying to make their lives better. Services were held Feb. 19 in Fort Collins.

Randall W. Scheet of Rushv ville, Ill., died Feb. 1, 2016, at tthe University of Iowa Hosp pital in Iowa City. He was 63. Randy was born May 10, 11952, in San Diego, Calif., tthe son of John and Alice H Haverstraw Scheet. He married Kathy Love S Scheet in Rushville on July 112, 2013. She survives. Also surviving are his d daughter, Julie Scheet, of D Dresser, Wis., sons John S Scheet of Osceola, Wis. and Nick Scheet of Dresser, Wis., two grandaughters and three grandsons, as well as his father, John G. Scheet, of Balta, N. D., and sister, Ruth Scheet Jones, of Bismarck, N. D. He was preceeded in death by his mother and by his brother, Rick Scheet. Randy was in the US Army and served in a Viet Nam. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Randy’s life was held Feb. 13 at Rushville Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Greg Fish officiating.

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Doug J. Beauvais Surrounded by his loving ffamily, Doug J. Beauvais of O Osceola went to be with the L Lord after fighting a long b battle with cancer. He is survived by his w wife Mary, two sons Ray a and Matt, and seven grandc children. Funeral services w were at St. Anne’s Church iin Somerset on Feb. 12. www.cullencreafuneralh home.com

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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – TWIN CITIES Marianne Elmquist was named to the fall semester Dean’s List at the College of Liberal Arts. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STEVENS POINT The following students received honors or high honors for the fall semester. St. Croix Falls: William Martin, honors. Star Prairie: Rylie Berger, highest honors; Bailey Matthys, highest honors. PINE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Dresser: Catherine Mackenzie. St. Croix Falls: Deon Maassen and Hannah Schaffner. UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS The following students have been named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Osceola: Jared Cutts, Arianna Vazquez, Tristan Vazquez and Emma Western.

Chancellor’s Award for the fall semester. Dresser: Samantha Dahlberg, Dillon Hopke, Joshua Schaefer. Osceola: Kelly Ellwanger, Terra Johnson, Heidi LaMarch, Jordan Ogdahl, Shelby Terhell. St. Croix Falls: Dustin Bystrom, Kierstyn Campbell, Alicia Gravesen, Nathan Gravesen. Star Prairie: Mitchell Dulon. ST. OLAF COLLEGE Evan Gorres of St. Croix Falls has been named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Melissa Butler of Dresser has received a Master of Library and Information Service.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – OSHKOSH Ella Durand of Star Prairie has been named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – PLATTEVILLE The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Osceola: Erin Geddes. St. Croix Falls: Ryan Nussbaum.

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Osceola woman arrested for seventh OWI A traffic stop for expired license plates ended Feb. 4 with t the arrest of the d driver, Jean M. B Bloom, 66 of Osceo ola for operating w while intoxicated, s seventh charge. According to t the police report, Bloom Bloom was stopped just after 7 p.m, by the officer who asked for her drivers license and insurance on the car. Bloom began telling the officer about her mother’s health problems and eventually gave her purse to the officer after failing to be able to remove her license from the purse. Bloom told the officer she had been at a local bar, stating that she had had three drinks and “a big sandwich.” Bloom submitted to a portable breath test and blew .094. She was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail following a blood draw.

Hiding leads to obstruction charges

Holdt

Aalyssa Holdt, 226, of Luck was a arrested Feb. 6 o on charges of obsstructing an offic cer following an e exchange that inv volved Holdt fleeing from a car that

had gone in the ditch on 233rd Ave. near CTH around 10 p.m. Polk County deputies came across a Jeep Compass in the ditch. A male suspect in the back seat told the officers that a female had left the scene, fleeing into the woods. According to the police report, officers found fresh tracks heading from the crash scene into the woods. Holdt, who appeared to be highly intoxicated, was located a short distance from the vehicle by a deputy who witnessed her attempting to cover herself in snow. A check of the license plate confirmed that Holdt was the owner of the vehicle. She told the officer that she didn’t know how her car got where it currently was located. Holdt said that she was a passenger in a different car, following her car and she didn’t know who was driving her car. After confirming her identity, the officer took Holdt to her vehicle and indicated Holdt’s footprints leading from the vehicle to where she was found in the woods. Holdt again said she wasn’t driving the car, didn’t know who was driving it or how it had gotten into the ditch. When asked why she hid in the woods, Holt responded, “Isn’t it obvious?” telling the officer that she went into the woods to hide from the police. After several versions of the story were told, including one involving a third male who was driving, officers decided that they could not rely on Holdt to tell the truth. After refusing to take a portable breath test, Holdt was arrested for obstructing an

officer and taken to the Polk County Jail.

Snowmobile grab ends with disorderly conduct charge Snowmobilers aiding a car that went into the ditch on Feb. 6 were forced to stop Austin M Swenson, 30, M. o Luck from ridof i ing off with their v vehicle. Swenson, a passenger in a v vehicle owned by A Aalyssa Holdt, 2 of Luck, was 26 Swenson S charged with disorderly conduct. According to the police report, Swenson was in a Jeep Compass that had gone into the ditch on 233rd Ave., near 60th St. Holdt fled the scene after the police arrived and was located in the woods. Swenson told the officers that he and his girlfriend permitted a man to drive them from a tavern home to Luck. Swenson admitted to drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. The officer asked the reporting party if there was another person and they were not certain how many people had been in the vehicle. After Holdt was located, the officer interviewed the reporting party, learning that they had offered to help the motorists. Swenson had gotten on the snowmobile the reporting party was driving. Concerned that he might drive away, the reporting part grabbed Sw-

enson to get get him off the snowmobile. At this point, the snowmobile tipped over and Swenson began walking down the road, cursing the reporting party. Swenson was taken to the Polk County Jail and charged with disorderly conduct. Polk County Marriage Licenses, February 2, 2016 Eli J. Walker and Jennifer L. Lieffring were issued a marriage license on January 28, 2016. Andrew L. Hegge and Jessie M. Yetter were issued a marriage license on January 28, 2016. Jacob E. Gjesdahl and Andrea C. Gorton were issued a marriage license on January 25, 2016. Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Monday, February 8, 2016 Grayson L. Clevenger, 35, St. Paul, MN was arrested on February 5 for Possession of Firearm by a Felon. Joshua J. Rader, 26, Osceola was arrested on February 1 for Duty to aid victim/report crime, and probation hold. Paul W. Krueger, 34, Osceola was arrested on February 1 for attempted homicide, aggravated battery, obstructing/ resisting, and possession of marijuana. Jean M. Bloom, 66, Osceola was arrested on February 4 for OWI 7th. John L. Chelmo, 23, Frederic was arrested on February 4 for failure to install ignition interlock device, and Operating After Revocation 2nd (OWI related). Brett D. Melby, 19, Amery SEE RECORDS, PAGE 19

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.

LEGALS

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case. N. 16PR10 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mark W. Gustafson PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal adminstration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth, Oct. 4, 1955, and date of death Nov. 18, 2015, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 503 Gerald Street, Osceola, WI 54020. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 10, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar Jan. 25, 2016 Ann E. Brose Doar, Drill & Skow, S.C. P.O. Box 288 New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-2211 Bar #1019597 28-30Sc WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case No. 16PR11 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mary Eileen Sievert PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal

adminstration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth, November 3, 1942, and date of death Oct. 17, 2015, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 613 230th St., Osceola, WI 54020. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 9, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar Feb. 1, 2016 Joseph P. Earley 539 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-7555 Bar #1026211 28-30Sc WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (Informal Administration) Case No. 16PR14 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carole Ruth Heichel d.o.d. January 8, 2016 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth Dec. 12, 1941, and date of death, January 8, 2016, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin with a mailing address of 120 Cottage Drive, Osceola, WI 54020.

3. An application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on March 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 13, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 3, 2016 Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler 202 Cascade Street P.O. Box 735 Osceola, WI 54020 715-755-3161 Bar #1001618 28-30Sc WNAXLP

a mailing address of 510 Gerald Street, Osceola, WI 54020. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 16, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar Feb. 2, 2016 Johnnie Brunberg-Koehler, PR 908 Laurel Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104 715-222-2601 29-31Sc WNAXLP

shed within the St. Croix River Drainage Basin in Polk County

STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No. WI-0060283-09-0

Basin Engineer: Michelle Balk, DNR, 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 635-4054, Michelle. Balk@Wisconsin.gov

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case. N. 16PR13 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Sherolyn Jean Brunberg-Koehler PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal adminstration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth, May 31, 1964, and date of death Dec. 25, 2015, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with

FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html

Persons wishing to comment on or object to the proposed permit action, or to request a public hearing, may write to the Department of Natural Resources at the permit drafter’s address. All comments or suggestions received no later than 30 days after the publication date of this public notice will be considered along with other information on file in making a final decision regarding the permit. Anyone providing comments in response to this public notice will receive a notification of the Depart-

Permittee: Village of Centuria, PO Box 280, Centuria, WI 54824 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Centuria Village of, Old County Highway “I” East Of Centuria, Wisconsin Receiving Water and Location: The groundwater of the Balsam Branch Water-

Brief Facility Description: The Village of Centuria owns and operates a domestic wastewater treatment system. The system consists of two aerated ponds followed by discharged to four seepage cells. There are four monitoring wells located around the seepage cells to assess any groundwater impacts of the discharge. Permit Drafter: Sheri A. Snowbank, DNR, 810 Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 635-4131, sheri.snowbank@wisconsin.gov

The Department has tentatively decided that the above specified WPDES permit should be reissued.

ment’s final decision when the permit is issued.

The Department may schedule a public informational hearing if requested by any person and shall schedule an informational hearing if a petition requesting a hearing is received from 5 or more persons or if response to this notice indicates significant public interest pursuant to s. 283.49, Stats. Information on requesting a hearing is at the above web link. Limitations and conditions which the Department believes adequately protect the receiving water are included in the proposed permit.

Information on file for this permit action, including the draft permit, fact sheet and permit application, may be reviewed on the internet at the above web link or may be inspected and copied at the permit drafter’s office during office hours. Information on this permit may also be obtained by calling the permit drafter or by writing to the Department. Reasonable costs (usually 20 cents per page) will be charged for copies of information in the file other than the public notice, permit and fact sheet. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified individuals upon request. 29Sc WNAXLP

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It’s time for The Big Read “Read & Release”

Look for copies of “The Grapes of Wrath” around the St. Croix Valley Keep a look out for “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck. Copies of the book will be popping up in Little Free Libraries, coffee shops, tap rooms and Laundromats throughout the lower St. Croix Valley this month courtesy of ArtReach St. Croix as part of this year’s The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. Those who come across the book are encouraged to read it, then pass their “Read & Release” copy along to another reader, leave it in a public place, return it to ArtReach, or even keep it! Numerous copies of “The Grapes of Wrath” and book club kits can be found in circulation at local libraries throughout the St. Croix Valley. Each of the copies purchased by ArtReach is marked with a sticker SEE BIG READ, PAGE 16

Library bursting with more than books February: Library Lovers’ Month SHHH … don’t tell Grandma, but the library she remembers has changed. Dramatically. And in exciting ways. If it has been awhile since you stepped into the Osceola Public Library, you would be surprised to see the bustle. Certainly there are books, lots of them. But there are also sounds of laughter and learning as kids of all ages – up to and including seniors – take part in programs designed to engage, teach and stimulate in ways that mesh with 21st century lifestyles. There’s Coding & Cookies, a class for school-age children to learn to code and practice their skills. There’s Crafting the Day Away, a Saturday afternoon crafting class for adults. There’s the Youth Advisory Council’s Library After Hours jam session where community youth can hang and socialize in safe and secure surroundings. There are animation workshops, a Nighty Night Storytime for working parents, a Cooking for Kids program and a Strategy Game Night. OPL also extends beyond its physical walls to inspire, teach and energize the community. Staffer Kay Fitzgerald teaches weekly tech classes at Christian Community Homes. Mobile Discovery STREAM, a portable makerspace, hits the road to partner with other community events. The library initiated and hosts the popular Rhubarb Days and Movies Under the Stars. As library board member Mike Salewski puts it, “The library is a hub for adults and youth programs that cover a wide range of interests. And it’s important to our community because it allows access to information for all.” Which brings us back to books and basics. OPL staffers continually evaluate onsite collections and materials, responding to popular trends in adult, young adult and

Minutes of

Osceola School Board Proceedings The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola was held in the district office on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. The meeting was called to order by President Timm Johnson at 6:00 P.M. with the following in attendance: Board Members Pete Kammerud, Rosanne Anderson, and Keri Uzpen. Principals: Dr. Styles, Mr. Dodge, Dr. Weber, Curriculum Director Jane Maki, Dean of Students Arvid Maki, Business Mgr. Jenifer Frank, and Superintendent Mark Luebker. A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to adopt the agenda as written. Motion carried. A Rosanne Anderson/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve minutes of the regular meeting held December 16, 2015. Motion carried. A Keri Uzpen/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve payment of bills with checks numbered 93204 through 93223 and 1017 to 1019 and 166786 through 166900 of the General Fund for a total of $844,469.44. Motion approved. Matt Zurbriggen presented his OMS Spanish Project with 1:1 technology of the 6th graders. He observed that the students are able to perform at a higher level of critical thinking with the software availability. They are not only learning to complete the Spanish project, they are absorbing skills in math, vocabulary, visual association and Spanish concepts with the Google Classroom format as they practice and train in technology. The students have been very successful and eager to learn more from his observation. Mr. Luebker spoke of the Strategic Planning Committee held on December 19th. He thanked the committee members and community for completing the survey. 962 parents, community members and staff provided feedback. The work the committee did during the December meeting provided a great framework to categorize the responses into five themes: Infrastructure, Public Relations/Communications, Social Emotional Well-Being, Workforce Development, and Academics. The January meeting will be moved to February so all the information from the study and the December brainstorm session can be formulated and ready to present back to the committee. Survey results are available on the District website.

children’s materials. Children and their parents will find a great collection including the newest titles. There is a growing number of large print books. Audiobooks and DVD sections are very popular for daily commutes and relaxing weekends. The Lucky Day collection, introduced last year, features high demand titles that previously meant long waits for patrons. Amazingly, all these materials and activities are squeezed into the library’s current cramped and outdated quarters at 102 Chieftain Street. The OPL staff and director Kelly McBride have managed to efficiently, effectively, and creatively make the most of what they have to work with, always with good cheer and helpfulness. Despite the many things OPL does for the community, there are limitations to what can be done to meet the changing information and structural needs of today. With only four computers and slow Internet access, there are no tools or adequate training for those who do not have access to technology of their own. Job seekers, teen users and adults who need and want to be connected to the global economy have limited technical support for their needs. There isn’t adequate space or meeting rooms for the community to come together to learn and interact. The current building is not handicapped-accessible, nor does it accommodate those with other special needs. Mill Pond Learning Foundation, a notfor-profit 501(c)3 corporation made up of Village and Library Board members and other community leaders, came together in mid 2014 with a vision to raise funds for a new facility to replace the current library and address the changing needs of the community. The Discovery Center, a unique public-private partnership, received an early boost last April when villagers showed support for the project by voting in favor of a $2.4-million village bond referendum. The

The Calendar Committee meeting was held on Monday January 4th where they looked at two different calendar options for 2016-2017. Using the feedback from staff, the committee discussed the parent/teacher conferences being held two days during the same week or split them into different weeks. The committee felt it would be in the best interest of the teachers to attend a PLC conference with the Middle Border Schools. On January 27, the 2016-17 calendar will be considered for approval with the adjustments made. Mr. Kammerud discussed the Transportation Committee meeting which was held prior to this meeting. Mr. Leslie, the Transportation Director provided a review of the current inventory, the potential of purchasing one bus in June and possibly replacing a support vehicle. A review of the training of transportation staff as well as the effectiveness of the equipment purchases was provided. A Keri Uzpen/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to accept the resignation request of Holly Johnson as the Assistant OHS Softball Coach. Motion approved. The Board thanked her for her help. A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to accept the resignation of James Gillespie as the OHS Head Softball Coach after 16 years. Motion was carried and the Board thanked him for his many years of service. A Rosanne Anderson/ Keri Uzpen motion was made to accept the resignation of Kessia Adams as an OMS Intervention Aide. Motion approved. A Pete Kammerud/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to approve Arvid Maki as a C Team Boys Basketball Coach. Motion carried. A Keri Uzpen/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve Annie Foss as an OHS Academic Aide. Motion carried. A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to approve the Open Enrollment recommendation that PreK through 12 grade seats for Regular student in 2016-2017 remain open. Motion carried. A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to approve the recommended of Special Education seats availability be closed for OIS and OHS level students for 20162017. Motion approved. The School Board election date is April 5, 2016. Timm Johnson and Pete Kammerud will be running unopposed. Administrator Reports: Mr. Dodge reported that OIS will be reviewing expectations of behavior in the commons area. They raised over $500 for Blessing baskets in December. Mr. Dodge presented a plan developed by Mr. Krieser and other fifth grade teachers on providing an accelerated Math class for students who are working at a higher level to keep them challenged and forward thinking. There would be no curriculum change for

vote kick started MPLF’s private fundraising efforts under the direction of campaign chair Mark Kravik and MGI consultant John Martin. Thanks to generous support from foundations, businesses and philanthropic families, private fundraising momentum is building and it’s full speed ahead for 2016. Located at Chieftain Street and Fourth Avenue, the Discovery Center will be the physical and active “heart” of the community: an all-in-one building combining a village hall, library and community spaces to maximize construction dollars. “The increased space and enhanced facilities in the new Discovery Center will allow the Osceola Public Library to better meet the unique needs of our local community for years to come,” said library board president Stephen Bjork. “It will provide a more accessible, comfortable and welcoming space for all of our patrons, and give them the resources that they need to learn, grow and succeed together.” Bjork, along with Mill Pond Learning Foundation and library board members, researched and toured dozens of libraries, both locally and nationally at their own expense, to glean the latest thinking about how people use and access information today. Their findings, along with input from community leaders, are being incorporated into the center’s design. Key needs that stand out are: advanced technology and high-speed internet; large and small meeting rooms for businesses and organizations; a Fab Lab environment with tech gear and tools such as a laser engraver, 3-D printer and other digital tools; space for hands-on activities and crafts; a central gathering space for community interaction, youth groups, seniors and others; a place that’s accessible and secure for all ages and abilities. All things Grandma – and others – will love.

students but to provide them with a regrouped structure to better meet their abilities. Mr. Maki reported the end of the semester is coming up very quickly. He presented information on the Laude ranking system. The High School Staff and Administration have been discussing possible changes to the current class ranking system. The colleges prefer this system because it compares a student to all students in a broach range verses locally. It provides the student with more opportunity to rank at a better level if the range is opened to a large quantity of students. They hope to have a modified system for the 2020 graduating class. Dr. Weber discussed the guidance the students are having 15 minutes per day on acceptable behaviors. The 201617 Childhood Development Days is scheduled for Feb. 3rd and 4th with Kindergarten Roundup planned for mid-March. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Boileau have volunteered to provide key training and experience for 2 student teachers/interns. Mr. Luebker updated the Board on the State agencies working to promote mental health awareness for students. Mr. Luebker sent a letter to the Assembly Education Committee related to Assembly Bill 481 voicing opposition to the restrictions the bill would place on school district referenda ballot dates and implementing a 2-year waiting period following a failed referenda. The WASB State Board Convention will be held on January 19 – 22nd in Madison. The Next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in the board room. The February 3, 2016 Regular School Board Meeting has been cancelled due to scheduling issues. The Strategic Planning Committee is rescheduled to Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. A Keri Uzpen/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to adjourn to Executive Session to consider the employment, promotion, compensation or performance-evaluation data of any employee (19.85(1)(c)(f)). Roll call was taken: Keri Uzpen-yes, Pete Kammerud-yes, Rosanne Anderson-yes, and Timm Johnson-yes. Motion carried. A Keri Uzpen/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to reconvene into open session to take and to announce action, if any taken in Executive Session. Mr. Johnson announce that there was no action taken in Executive Session. A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to adjourn. Motion approved. Pete Kammerud, District Clerk WNAXLP

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Chieftain boys split a pair of games BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

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Brett Carlson would go on to win this semiﬁnal match and a wrestle-back after a loss in the championship to take home second place at the regional tournament, earning a spot at the sectional tournament. Chieftains Tanner Johnson and Jack Feldt will also go.

Chieftains advance three to Sectional wrestling meet BY EMILY SMITH SPORTS WRITER

The Chieftain wrestlers faced a very tough day of wrestling over the weekend, but rose to the occasion. The team whose regular season record did not properly convey the amount of talent on their roster was able to send three wrestlers on to the next round of post-season tournaments, and place a respectable third in the region. The three Chieftains who will compete in the sectional meet at Osceola on Feb.

20 are junior Tanner Johnson, and sophomores Brett Carlson and Jack Feldt. The regional competition started out well for the Chieftains. The team’s first match was a win, with Andrew Olson securing a pin at 106 pounds. Olson went on to lose one match, but fought his way back into the third place match which he won. Unfortunately, only first and second advance to the next tournament, SEE OHS WRESTLING, PAGE 14

Chieftain girls wind down season BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain girls basketball season is coming to an end. After dropping a non-conference game to the St. Croix Falls Saints and a conference matchup against the St. Croix Central Panthers, the Chieftains have just one game left on their regular season schedule and then will turn their attention to WIAA tournament play. Osceola currently has a 5-8 record in the Middle Border conference with Baldwin-Woodville remaining on their schedule. Somerset has wrapped up the conference title. No matter how a season goes, it is always hard to see the seniors’ careers come to a close. The good news is that the Chieftains have only one senior to say goodbye to this year. The bad news is that this year’s senior, Emily Carlson, will be sorely SEE OHS GBB, PAGE 15

The Prescott Cardinals are about to put the Middle Border conference trophy in their display case. Prescott defeated the Osceola Chieftains in a Middle Border clash between two of the top teams in the conference. Prescott ran their record to 11-0 (16-3 overall) with a 79-55 win over the Chieftains. Osceola falls to 7-3 in MBC play (12-4 overall) good for third place, one-half game behind St. Croix Central. After the loss in Prescott, Osceola hosted the St. Croix Falls Saints in a non-conference affair. The Chieftains came out aggressively against the Saints scoring the first seven points of the game on their way to a 70-43 win. Osceola had 10 players hit the scoring column against the Saints with eight Chieftains scoring at least five points. “It is always good to get a ‘W’ against our rival right up the road,” Osceola coach Jacob Meyer said. “Our boys usually play really physical and that showed against SCF with all of our fouls. I thought we could have moved our feet better and played better defense. We got in foul trouble so it was great to see Haakon Carlson, Jason Bents, Joe Swanson, and Ethan Ellingsworth come in and give us some huge minutes.” Two Chieftains were in double figures led by Haakon Carlson’s 13 points from off the bench. Taylor Fehlen was next in line for the Chieftains

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Eyes on the hoop. Chieftain Kyle Braml works against St. Croix’s Alex Johnson to get into rebound position. Osceola defeated St. Croix 70-43 in a non-conference game in Osceola.

with 11 points. “The depth of our bench allows our team to play a full game of basketball and still have the starters be fresh towards the end of the game,” Carlson explained. “Coming off the bench I prepare myself to go into whatever situation I need to in order to contribute to the team. There have been a number of players this year that have helped this team succeed.” Osceola jumped to a 12-3 lead and then increased their advantage

to 18-6 but the Saints hung around. St. Croix was able to get the Chieftains in foul trouble early in the game and converted their free throws to keep the game close. Alex Johnson led St. Croix with a game high 28 points as he converted 15 of 16 free throw attempts and added five deuces and a trey. Osceola went into halftime with a 40-25 advantage. Osceola once again came out aggressively SEE OHS BBB, PAGE 14

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Ann Salewski goes to the hoop during the Chieftain’s 5042 home loss to the St. Croix Central Panthers. Osceola wraps up their conference schedule this week.

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Three Osceola Chieftain football players Tucker Hazzard, Joe McKelvey and Logan Miller recently signed letters of intent to play college football. Hazzard and McKelvey will play at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and Miller at Winona State University.

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Saints send six to wrestling sectionals BY MARIANNE SHIRA SPORTS WRITER

At the end of the day all that matters in the WIAA High School Regional wrestling tournament is if you are on the top two steps of the podium. In the case of the St. Croix Falls Saints, six wrestlers made it to that spot. Cumberland dominated the tournament sending 11 wrestlers to the sectional tournament with eight wrestlers taking first place. The sweet spot for the Saints, who took second for the day, is the middle section of the weight classes and they will advance six wrestlers, four of whom came home in first. “We wrestled well on Saturday,” coach Dan Clark said. “I thought all of our kids had their best day.”

Advancing to the sectional tournament in first place will be three sophomores and a freshman: sophomores Garrett Bergmann (138), Clay Carney (145) and Luke Clark (160) and freshman Spencer Langer (152). Joining these four at sectionals will be senior, Dalton Langer (126) and freshman, Josey Wilson (132). Bergmann, (30-8) had a great day pinning both his opponents in the first period of action, including a pin in the finals match against Bob Bontekoe of Shell Lake in 51 seconds. Carney (34-3) defeated Bo Nelson of Cumberland by a tech fall (21-6) before facing Dominic Hopke of Shell Lake in the finals. With a 4-2 result, Carney came out as the winner.

Spencer Langer (18-11) defeated Carter Lawrence of Shell Lake before pinning Morgan Vennie in the championship round during the second period. Clark (35-2) pinned Vinnie Carlson of Unity to advance to the finals. In the championship round the sophomore faced senior Trystin Adams (35-5) and held on for a 5-4 win. “I look forward to sectionals this week and the plan is to go there and advance some or all of these guys to state,” Clark said. “We have six wrestlers that have worked extremely hard for a long time for this and this week the hard work will continue to get us ready.” Not advancing in the tournament series is Hunter Hansen. Clark stated that the senior leader will be missed on the team.

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Dalton Langer of St. Croix Falls came out strong against Cumberland’s Drew Rinh. Rinh was able to reverse his fortunes and came out as the champion in the Cumberland Regional tournament on Saturday. Both wrestlers now advance to the Sectional tournament in Osseo and Langer will likely get a rematch.

“I am grateful to Hunter who finished fourth at 220 lbs in the tournament,” Clark said. “He is a senior that has given a lot of time and effort over

the last four years and I am very proud of the wrestler and the person he has become.” The WIAA Division 3, Section A will be hosted

by Independence at the Osseo High School gym on Sat., Feb. 20. More information and seeding can be found at www.wiaawi.org.

Two wins, one loss for Saints BY AMY LUESEBRINKRAWLINGS SPORTS WRITER

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Addie McCurdy shoots for two.

Saints add two wins gearing up for regionals BY AMY LUESEBRINK-RAWLINGS SPORTS WRITER

With only one week left before regional play offs, the St. Croix Falls Saints definitely turned up the heat. The Saints pounded past the Chieftains, 3959, before facing conference opponents the Webster Tigers. The Saints had lost to the Tigers by a slim three points in their first match up in early January. But ten games later,

the Saints proved how much they’ve grown this season, beating the Tigers, 24-54. A strong defense for the Saints and some blazing hot shooters were the difference in this second matchup. Saint Katie Kopp nailed two three pointers over her overall 11, and teammate Addie McCurdy bucketed 11 of her overall game high 21 points, lifting the Saints to 19-25 lead at the half. SEE SAINTS, PAGE 15

Saints 75 Cumberland 73 The entire game was neck and neck for the Saints against the first time match up against nonconference Cumberland Beavers. The first half was a back and forth battle. Junior Alex Johnson started off hooping 14 of his whopping game high of 36 for the night and senior Jake Johnson dropped in two three pointers and 5 more from the floor of his overall 12 points on the night to lead the way for the Saints. By the half, the Saints only led by one, 31-32. Teammates freshman Daniel Crandall and sophomore Jameson Kahl tallied up 11 points each and Brady Leahy added five more to slip past the Cumberland Beavers 73-75. Saints 72, Tigers 61

Early in January, the Saints had defeated the Webster Tigers 42-56, in a relatively low scoring game. It has been the only win in the Lakeland West conference this year for the Saints. In this second matchup, both teams were showing much improvement both offensively and defensively. Saints Alex Johnson bucketed 15 of the team’s 29 points in the first half and they led at the first buzzer by only three 26-29.

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Alex Johnson shoots a three-pointer.

But the Saints came out in the second half and pounded the hoop, landing 43 points, 20 of which were from the free-throw line, outrunning the Tigers in the end, 61-72. Top scorer for the Saints was Brady Leahy 12; Daniel Crandall 8, Thomas Penn and Jake Johnson each with 6, Jameson Kahl 5, John Petherbridge 3, and Kevin Koishol 1. Saints 43, Chieftains 70

Saints’ (4-13 overall) top scorer junior Alex

Johnson banking another game high total of 28 points wasn’t enough to topple the nonconference Chieftains (11-4 overall) in their first match up of the season. The defense and depth of the Chieftains kept the Saints from scoring and was too much for the Saints to overcome, losing to the Chieftains 43-70. Other scorers for the Saints were Daniel Crandall 4, Jake Johnson, Brady Leahy, Kevin Koshiol each with 3 and

Jameson Kahl with 2. There are four more games until Regionals. The upcoming games for the Saints are away on Feb. 16 at Spooner (111) at 7:15 p.m. They host a double header Feb. 19 against conference opponent Frederic (4-6) at 7:15 p.m. They’ll travel to Barron on Feb. 23 for a 7:15 p.m. match up, and the last regular game of the season is against Grantsburg (9-2) at home at 7:15 p.m.

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which was a tough break for this team which had several wrestlers come in third. Others who placed third include Nick Abernathy, Diego Lowney, Ethan Freese, and Evan Adams. Adams won his first match by fall and lost his second. This put him in a position to have a wrestle-back for second place, but unfortunately Adams could not capture the win. All three of the Chieftains’ sectional qualifiers followed a similar path to second place. Jack Feldt, one of the three qualifiers, had a very respectable regular season, but encountered a tough bracket at conference leaving him off the podium. Over the weekend though, he redeemed himself by earning second in the region. Feldt had a bye in the first round, but did not get off so easily in the semifinals. In the semifinal match, Feldt came from behind, and with a heavily bleeding nose, to end the third period 5-5. In overtime Feldt made

the first takedown which ended the match 7-5. In the championship round Feldt could not seize the win, but did in the wrestle-back against Conner Burton of Saint Croix Central to maintain his second place standing. “I thought I wrestled well but still need to improve,” Feldt mused. “It was tough, but I had to dig deep and tell myself that I needed to finish it to move on.” Brett Carlson, the next sectional qualifier for the Chieftains, also had a bye in the first round, and in the semifinals won a spot in the championship. Just as his teammate before him, Carlson could not grasp the win. In his wrestle-back, Carlson was able to pin Tyler Nichols of Amery, and take home the second place that he needed to advance. Again, at 220 pounds, Tanner Johnson easily made it to the championship with a bye and an easy pin in the semifinals. In the championship, Johnson had to wrestle Eli Newton of Amery, who

won their conference battle with a pin last weekend. This time, Johnson was wrestling visibly harder and smarter than he did before, with new strategies. This time, Johnson was able to fend off Newton from a pin, but succumbed to a 5-0 loss in the end. Overall, this was a good showing for the Chieftain team who sent two wrestlers to the sectional meet last year. Johnson is hopeful for what lies ahead. “Regionals is always a tough meet because you wrestle knowing that this could be your last match. To have three guys make it out is incredible. A couple of our other wrestlers came up just short. Sectionals will be tough at all of the weights, but hopefully one, if not all three of us can make it through to state. We worked extremely hard all year and put so much time and energy into this sport and now is where it all will pay off.” The sectional tournament will be held at the Osceola High School, on Feb. 20, beginning at 10:30 p.m.

OHS BBB: Osceola splits two games, falls to 7-3 in MBC play FROM PAGE 12

to start the second half scoring the first 11 points. Four different Chieftains found the mark during the run to up their advantage to 51-25. After a St. Croix timeout the Saints went on a 9-2 run to cut the OHS advantage to 53-34. After a Logan Miller deuce put Osceola up 55-34, Johnson cut it to 55-36 with a deuce of his own. Then Carlson and Fehlen each hit from behind the arc to build the Osceola lead to 61-36. The Chieftains found it much tougher going when they played their MBC game at Prescott. The

Cardinals were able to build a 13 point lead by halftime and added to it after intermission. The high-scoring Cardinals outscored the Chieftains 42-31 in the second half to come away with the win that assures them of at least a tie for the conference title. “We knew going into Prescott it was going to be though,” Meyer said. “I thought we played a good first half offensively. We were able to get the ball inside and make a few buckets which opened things up outside. I thought our defense was pretty good throughout the

game. Where we struggled was in the second half offensively. We stopped attacking their 1-3-1 zone and started to turn the ball over which led to layups for them.” Prescott had four players in double figures: Mikey Harris leading the way with 20 points and Nick Gehlen adding 18; Owen Hamilton, Prescott’s 7’-0” center, finished with 12; Peter Brookshaw added 11. Miller led the Chieftain scoring with 15. Tucker Hazzard netted eight points with Carlson and Bents adding seven each.

Going back in time!

’ve always loved history and the outdoors. Growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm in the 1960s fed that love; wildlife filled my young imagination to the brim. My family moved to Wisconsin from Illinois in 1949 and I was born the following year. Dad always spoke of 6 feet of black topsoil in Illinois compared to a foot or two that of the land he would work the land on Clay Corners Farm. But where did farming get its start in the Midwest? Around the 1840s Wisconsin really started to change when the large prairies were plowed under. Then the Wild River big pines in Wisconsin and MinnesoTrails ta started to fall. Wisconsin was a forward thinking state as early as 1867 Jim Bennett when the Wisconsin State Historical Society offered prizes for the first forl t ti estt plantations. But not all people were as guarded in their treatment of wild things. One such person was a market waterfowl hunter who boasted of killing 6,000 ducks that he sent to market in 1870. As the environment changed so did wildlife. In 1871 Wisconsin had a nesting area for passenger pigeons that were so thick that it often took several days for a single flock of pigeons to pass overhead. A fi fty-mile radius in central Wisconsin once held 136-million nesting pigeons. Those same market hunters used

nets, guns, salt licks and clubs to make the passenger pigeon extinct as they sent trainloads of pigeon potpies south and east to feed hungry cities. The last wild turkeys were killed in the 1870s but their reintroduction over 40 years ago has filled that niche; the extinct passenger pigeons will not return. It was also around the 1870s that carp were introduced to Midwestern waters as a great food and fighting fish. Toward the end of the 1890s the largest rafts of logs were floated down our rivers and quack grass was accidentally introduced from Europe. Arbor Day was proclaimed in 1889, maybe out of guilt, and the first game wardens were hired about that same time. Because March is our snowiest month, you would not be surprised to hear that in 1893 the “Bluebird Storm” blizzard reduced the migrating bluebird population to near zero in the Midwest. In 1899 the last passenger pigeon was said to have been shot near Babcock. In 1905 great flocks of goshawks came out of the north and ate most of the area’s grouse. About the same time the first state foresters were hired and the last lynx was shot in Dane County, Wis. Also around the turn of the century smelt were planted in the Great Lakes, the last cougar was shot, starlings arrived in the 1920s, and the last wild marten meets its demise. Agencies tried and failed to drain the massive HorSEE BENNETT, PAGE 15

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SCOREBOARD BOWLING FRIENDLY VALLEY WOMEN’S LEAGUE Feb. 10, 2016 Tenere, Inc. 69 Osceola Cleaners 60 Potting’s Bar 57 L.C. Carpentry 53.5 Ken’s Keyboard 53 Horse Creek Store 52.5 Cascade BP 52 Scott’s Tire 50.5 Attract, LLC 50.5 Hauge Dental 48 Friendly Bar 46 St. Croix Tavern 44 PY’s Lil Devils 40.5 St. Croix Tavern 2 37.5 High game: Bailey Eichten, 208; Meghan Tinney, 205; Lynn Quigley, 203. 500: Meghan Tinney, 585; Bailey Eichten, 570; Donna White, 527; Lisa Richert, 523. High game and series: Horse Creek Store, 665, 1932.

BOYS BASKETBALL Feb. 19 OHS at St. Croix Central; SCF vs. Frederic Feb. 20 OHS at Bloomer Feb. 22 OHS at Baldwin-Woodville Feb. 25 SCF vs. Grantsburg MBC Boys Basketball Standings February 12, 2016 Team Conf Overall 1) Prescott 11-0 16-3 2) St. Croix Central 8-3 12-5 3) Osceola 7-3 12-4 4) New Richmond 6-4 6-11 5) Amery 4-7 9-9 5) Ellsworth 4-7 7-10 7) Somerset 3-8 5-12 8) Baldwin-Woodville 0-11 0-19 Scores February 8 Prescott 68, Elk Mound 55 (nonconference) February 9 Prescott 79, Osceola 55 Somerset 48, Baldwin-Woodville 43 Ellsworth 63, Amery 56 New Richmond 73, St. Croix Central 63 February 11 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 60, Somerset 49 (non-conference) Unity 56, Amery 42 (non-conference) Menomonie 71, New Richmond 60 (non-conference) February 12 Osceola 70, St. Croix Falls 43 (nonconference) Chieftain Boys Basketball Osceola at Prescott (unofficial) February 9, 2016 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Fehlen 0 1 0 0 3 3 Hazzard 2 0 4 6 0 8 Carlson 2 1 0 0 0 7 Bents 2 1 0 0 1 7 Swanson 3 0 0 0 0 6 Rein 3 0 0 0 5 6 Ellngswrth 0 0 0 0 2 0 Johnson 0 1 0 0 1 3 Miller 6 0 3 5 2 15 Totals 18 4 7 11 14 55 Prescott Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Brkshaw 2 2 1 2 0 11 Murphy 2 0 2 3 0 6 Harris 8 1 1 1 0 20 Bartsch 2 0 0 0 1 4 Nielson 3 0 2 3 2 8 Simon 0 0 0 0 1 0 Hamilton 3 1 3 6 3 12 Gehlen 7 0 4 4 1 18 Totals 27 4 13 19 8 79 Score by Halves 1 2 F OHS 24 31 55 PHS 37 42 79 Chieftain Boys Basketball St. Croix Falls at Osceola (unofficial) February 12, 2016 St. Croix Falls Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Pthrbrdge 0 0 0 0 4 0 JJohnson 0 1 0 0 1 3 Leahy 1 0 1 2 2 3 Koshiol 0 0 3 4 1 3 Kahl 0 0 2 2 1 2 Crandall 1 0 2 2 1 4 AJohnson 5 1 15 16 1 28 Hogatt 0 0 0 0 1 0 Penn 0 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 7 2 23 26 13 43 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Fehlen 4 1 0 0 3 11 Hazzard 4 0 1 2 4 9 Carlson 2 3 0 0 1 13 Bents 1 1 0 0 1 5 Swanson 2 0 2 4 1 6 Rein 2 0 2 4 3 6 Ellngswrth 1 1 3 4 4 8 Johnson 2 1 0 0 3 7 E Braml 0 0 0 2 0 0 K Braml 1 0 1 2 1 3 Miller 0 0 2 2 3 2 Totals 19 7 11 20 24 70 Score by Halves 1 2 F SCFHS 25 18 43 OHS 40 30 70

GIRLS BASKETBALL Feb. 18 OHS at Baldwin Woodville MBC Girls Basketball Standings February 12, 2016 Team Conf Overall 1) Somerset 13-0 19-0 2) Baldwin-Woodville 10-3 14-5 3) St. Croix Central 9-4 14-7 4) Amery 6-7 9-10 4) Prescott 6-7 6-15 6) Osceola 5-8 5-14 7) New Richmond 3-10 3-18 8) Ellsworth 0-13 0-16 Scores February 8 Sprin Valley 51, Prescott 46 (nonconference) St. Croix Central 67, Boyceville 42 (non-conference) February 9 St. Croix Falls 59, Osceola 39 (nonconference) St. Croix Central 67, ChetekWeyerhaeuser 45 (non-conference) Menomonie 55, New Richmond 33 (non-conference) Baldwin-Woodville 73, Durand 70 (non-conference) Glenwood City 63, Amery 44 (nonconference) River Falls 56, Prescott 44 (nonconference) Somerset 74, Barron 36 (nonconference) February 11 St. Croix Central 50, Osceola 42 Menomonie 51, Prescott 44 (nonconference) February 12 Baldwin-Woodville 49, Amery 31 Somerset 56, New Richmond 19 Prescott 53, Ellsworth 38 Chieftain Girls Basketball Osceola at St. Croix Falls (unofficial) February 9, 2016 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Boissy 1 0 1 2 0 3 Campeau 1 0 1 2 1 3 Salewski 0 0 0 0 1 0 Link 1 0 0 0 1 2 Ulrich 1 0 0 0 2 2 Pauley 1 1 2 2 2 7 S Bents 0 0 0 0 1 0 Quigley 0 0 0 1 0 0 Carlson 5 0 3 5 3 13 B Bents 2 0 1 2 2 5 Steivang 2 0 0 0 3 4 Totals 14 1 8 14 16 39 St. Croix Fall Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Basacker 0 0 0 0 2 0 McCurdy 7 0 4 4 1 18 Kopp 2 0 3 3 4 7 Pthrbrdge 2 0 0 0 1 4 Stoffel 8 0 1 4 3 17 Stewart 5 0 3 4 0 13 Totals 24 0 11 15 11 59 Score by Halves 1 2 F OHS 22 17 39 SCFHS 30 29 59 Chieftain Girls Basketball St. Croix Central at Osceola (unofficial) February 11, 2016 St. Croix Central Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP JSingletn 0 0 0 1 3 0 Cress 1 1 0 0 0 5 BSingletn 0 0 0 0 1 0 Kopacz 0 2 1 2 1 7 Holter 2 0 0 0 0 4 Landry 4 0 4 4 3 12 Edelman 0 0 0 0 1 0 Krogseng 5 1 2 4 0 15 Frnkiwcz 2 1 0 0 1 7 Totals 14 5 7 11 10 50 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Boissy 0 1 0 0 1 3 Campeau 0 0 0 2 0 0 Salewski 2 0 0 0 2 4 Pauley 1 1 0 0 2 5 Carlson 7 0 1 6 3 15 B Bents 0 0 0 1 2 0 Steivang 4 1 4 4 2 15 Totals 14 3 5 13 12 42 Score by Halves 1 2 F SCCHS 23 27 50 OHS 20 22 42

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SCF at Regionals 2016 Cumberland High School Saturday, Feb 13, 2016 Team Results 1. Cumberland 295.0 2. Saint Croix Falls 199.5 3. Unity 136.0 4. Shell Lake 135.0 5. Cameron 88.0 6. Turtle Lake/Clayton 79.0 7. Northwood/Solon Springs 8.0 Individual Results 106 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Blane Tendrup of Unity 2nd Place - Logan Steglich of Cumberland

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On Jan. 31 the Osceola Knights of Columbus had their annual free throw contest. Winners were Aiden Steffen, Tristian Hanson, Emily Fox and Hattie Fox. On Feb. 7 they traveled to the district level at St. Mary’s School in New Richmond. Emily and Hattie Fox won their age groups and will be advancing to the Diocesan level in Ladysmith on March 5.

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The Saints simply pulled away from the Tigers after the half as teammates Adrienne Stoffel added nine more to the total and Ruthie Stewart dropped in eight, Becca Nelson three, and Kristin Petherbridge two. On Sunday, the Saints (9-10 overall) learned they were seeded ninth in the Division 4 Section #1 regional play offs and will be traveling to eighth seeded Grantsburg (8-11 overall) on Tues., Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. The winner of that game

will face #1 seed Marawood North conference Phillips (14-6) at Phillips on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. “We’re excited to play Grantsburg again this season. It will be the tie breaker game.” said coach Maternowsky. The last regular season games for the Saints will be home against Ellsworth Community Schools (0-13) Feb. 16 at 7:15 p.m. and at home against tied in first with Siren for the conference Frederic (9-2) Feb. 19 at 5:45 p.m.

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icon Marsh in a futile attempt to create more farmland; similar attempts were made across the Midwest, but men realized that it just couldn’t be done on such a large scale. However, too many wetlands were lost. Developers here and around the rest of the nation were attempting to suck the landscape dry with steam shovels to free us of “un-

wanted” wetlands in an attempt to create marginal land that developers were planning on selling for millions of dollars. Instead massive flooding occurred. Today we know that wetlands are a source of pure water, hold floodwaters safely, are the breeding grounds for many numbers of birds and animals and hold more life per foot of land than

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missed after her career is over. “Emily Carlson has been a tremendous leader for our team her entire career,” Osceola coach Matt Haase said. “It was awesome to see her play at a high level on senior’s night as she played her final home game as a Chieftain.” “Last night’s game was such a bittersweet moment for me,” Carlson said. As the game with St. Croix Central came to a close, the Osceola student body started chanting ‘Thank you Emily’ in appreciation for what she has given to the green and white cause over the years. “The ‘thank you’ at the end of the game was an amazing and emotional moment for sure,” Carlson said. “It was an unforgettable way to spend my last few moments playing on our home court. “I am incredibly grateful for everyone, family, coaches, friends, teammates and the community that have supported my career. The season isn’t over yet and the team is ready to bring our best to these final games.” The Chieftains’ game with St. Croix Falls was close for the first half until the Saints took control after intermission. Osceola took a 15-7

on a 9-2 run to open up a 47-39 lead. “We had to adjust game plans going into the St. Croix Central game as we wanted to focus on each possession and making the most of it,” Haase said. “Their zone defense has been tough for years and the girls did a great job moving the ball through different parts of the zone. I was pleased with the aggressive offensive play by Sydney Steivang and the way Emily Carlson finished at the rim.” Carlson and Steivang each had 15 points to lead the Osceola offense. Home playoff game

The seeding for the WIAA girls basketball tournament has been completed. The Osceola Chieftains compete in Division 3 and will open their tournament run at home on Tuesday, Feb. 23 against Barron with tipoff at 7 p.m. In a new format this year there are 11 teams in the Regional that Osceola competes in. The top five seeds earn byes for the first round. Seeds 6 through 8 host the 9 through 11 seeds. Osceola has been seeded eighth and will host the nine seeded Barron Bears. The winner of the Osceola and Barron game will play at top seeded Hayward on Feb. 26.

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lead but St. Croix came back to take a 17-15 advantage. St. Croix expanded their lead to 30-22 by intermission. Osceola cut the deficit to six points four different times in the second half, the last time at 38-32, but could get no closer. “Addie McCurdy was our spark to get us going in the second half,” St. Croix coach Angie Maternowsky said. “She had a couple of quick steals that turned into lay-ups.” McCurdy led the St. Croix scoring with 18 points. Adi Stoffel and Ruthie Stewart added 17 and 13 points respectively. Carlson led the Chieftain offense with 13 points. The game against the St. Croix Central Panthers was close throughout. The first half was played in an eight point window with Osceola once leading by five at 12-7 The Panthers’ largest first half lead was three, 23-20, which was the halftime score. After St. Croix Central opened up a 28-22 lead Osceola came back to tie the score on a basket by Sydney Steivang and back-to-back hoops by Carlson. The Panthers then scored 10 straight points to open up a 38-28 bulge but Osceola answered with nine straight points to cut the deficit to 38-37. SCC then went

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First Semester B HONOR ROLL 9th grade: Ethan Boileau, Josephine Carlson, Ana Dodge, Jade Dye, Kathryn Fouks, Parker Gangestad, Ashlyn Getschel, Logan Hayman, Benjamin Hobbs, Cole Johnson, Kaylie Kammerud, Kailey Kinning, Sara Ollig, Cole Peterson, Parker Quist, Skylar Samples, Thomas Schell, Devon Sundt, Samuel Tomlinson, Rachel Tourville, Jared Wilson. 10th grade: Brittney Backes, Brady Berg, Erik Braml, Kyle Braml, Drew Carlson, Alessia Chock, Luke Ekstrom, Donya Fehlen, Mikayla Fennern, Riley Gehrman, Collin Haberle, Josselin Hans, Brittany Hanson, Jack Heyer, Alexis Jensen, Thomas Johnson, Jacob Kisler, William Klugow, Michael Koehler, Marissa Lindskog, Kasey Maypark, Preston McManamy, Andrew Montpetit, Sydney Mork, Brayden Richison, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jeremy Rogers, Kayley Rogers, Evan Rose, Julia Sandberg, Amanda Schadt, Molly Smith, Cian Snell, Abigail Thompson, Josiah

Vitalis, Wyatt Wasvick, Sarah Wheeler, Sara Wolf. 11th grade: Nicholas Abernathy, Brady Andersen, Burcu Balakar, Aubree Boissy, Thomas Cronick, Joshua Dobrzynski, Ethan Ellingsworth, Samantha Firle, Hannah Germain, Anna Green, Laura Herbst, Carissa Holdt, Jesse Junker, Jacob Kieffer, Dani Kromrey, Allison LaRue, Destiny Lieder, Courtney Moltzer, Brian Paulson, Chad Pelzl, Derek Salewski, Mickayla Schultz, Katrina Solem, Shane Vazquez, Brittany Willey. 12th grade: Evan Adams, Abigail Arvidson, Allison Busick, Taylor Chinander, Cory Coone, Kailynn Ebert, Madison Edson, Natasha Evenson, Ethan Freese, Addie Fultz, Kennedy Gehrman, Callen Germain, Ashley Handy, Caitlin Heebink, Jacob Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Kamaya Johnson-Trice, Devyn Larsen, Soﬁa Mayo, Makinzie Miller, Kalley Neidermire, Zachary Newman, Mitchel Ogren, Makayla Parks, Desiree parrish, Billy Reiter, Cole Rennaker, Jake Stener, Sabria Stickel, Matthew Swiontek, Rachel Szenay, Salysh Yanez. A HONOR ROLL 9th grade: Ashton Anderson, Brooke Anderson, Morgan Anderson, Spencer Anderson, Danielle Annunziata, Jennifer Armstrong, Gabriel Baier, Brooke

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Farmington Board discusses stance on animal control BY JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

When unusual animals are chosen as pets, do the rules change for a town’s responsibilities in animal control? The Farmington Town Board said “yes” at its Feb. 1 meeting, after board member Rick McGuiggan brought the topic to other members’ attention. McGuiggan gave a brief summary of the Wisconsin Towns Association meeting he had attended in January, where a major topic was

animal control. Specifically, after a humane officer in a Wisconsin township picked up and cared for a silver fox whose owner had passed away, he was denied compensation for it. McGuiggan stated “he had (the fox) for a while and then wanted payment for taking care of this fox, well (the township) refuses to pay him because it’s not a dog.” This sparked a discussion about Farmington Township’s current stance on animal control for domestic versus exotic animals.

After a short discussion the general consensus was that the township only deals with domesticated animal issues, not exotic wildlife. Other business

• Coyote hunters have been parking their vehicles too far into the road. The board members all agreed to take action to stop this. • Street signs have been shot after being replaced. The next Farmington Board meeting is March 7.

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Governor signs bill legalizing concealed switchblades MADISON, Wis. (AP)—Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill legalizing concealed switchblades and knives. The governor signed the measure Saturday at the annual National Rifle Association and Wisconsin FORCE convention in Weston. Wisconsin FORCE, or Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs and Educators, is an NRA-chartered association that advocates for the right to bear arms.

Walker said in a statement that Wisconsin citizens have the fundamental right to defend themselves. Manufacturing, selling, transporting, purchasing or possessing a switchblade has been illegal in Wisconsin for decades. The Republican bill eliminates that prohibition as well as permits anyone who can legally possess a gun to carry concealed knives of any length without a concealed carry license. The bill also bars local governments from enacting knife regulations stricter than state law.

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he kinds of foods Americans like to eat and drink after being outside during the winter are different from other parts of the world. We like hot cocoa and soup. Europeans love crepes. In Europe, crepes and skiing go perfectly together. At ski resorts you can ski right up and get a crepe filled with your favorite fillings like ham and cheese or my favorite, melted chocolate. You eat them like a burrito and get back to playing outside. What a perfect way to make winter better. Crepes are made by pouring batter onto a non-stick pan or flat speWild Chow cial hot plate, coated with butter. The batter is spread evenly over Lisa Erickson the cooking surface either by tilting the pan or by distributing the batter with an offset spatula or a crepe trowel. The batter should not be too thick and the pan should not be too hot. Cooking usually takes about 30 to 60 seconds until the cooked side looks like the surface of the moon, then it is turned over to cook the other side. Then fill with your favorite fillings. The texture of a crepe will be slightly crispy on the edges and thin and chewy in the middle. Professionals use a tool to spread the batter out very thin and keep lapping the batter around until it’s fully cooked. Most cooks have two crepe pans going with one at a lower temp and use it to finish the crepe until it bubbles up, but does not burn or get too dark on the bottom. Crepe making is pretty easy once you have the technique down. Even though I have made them many times, my first couple don’t look so good, but they still taste great and we eat them anyway. Crepes 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour 1 1/4 cups, whole milk, plus more Melted butter Whisk eggs and salt in large bowl. Gradually whisk in flour, then 1 1/4 cups milk. Let stand 1 hour. If necessary, add more milk by tablespoonful to batter to thin to consistency of heavy whipping cream. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with melted butter. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into skillet and swirl to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry, loosening sides of crepe with spatula, about 45 seconds. Turn and cook until brown spots appear on second side, about 30 seconds. Turn crepe out onto plate. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing skillet with butter each time. After the crepe is cooked, add your favorite topping and reduce heat. Heat until cheese or chocolate melts. Lisa Erickson is a food writer who loves an adventure—especially when food is involved. You can find more recipes on her blog at www.wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com. with questions or comments.

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failed to address a key point. ... The bill prevents the county from enforcing its zoning requirements, (but) concered citizens are still able to protect themselves by demanding the enforcement of the zoning regulations.” Each of the seven Dane County residents filing suit live within 350 yards of the pipeline and near the Medina pumping station. After upgrades, the station will pump high volumes of hazardous diluted bitumen through the existing 42-inch diameter pipeline (the largest oil pipeline in the U.S.), increasing flow from 560,000 barrels per day to 1.2 million. Peterson said Enbridge’s efforts to triple the capacity of its pipeline poses substantial risks to taxpayers – hence the lawsuit. I was alerted to news of the lawsuit by a reader. I appreciate the help in keeping informed on this important issue and I invite others to send more information – or responses to this editorial column – to editor@osceolasun.com.

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was arrested on February 6 for OMVWI- Refusal, and violation of absolute sobriety. Kletschka K. Thomas, 22, Luck was arrested on February 6 for OMVWI 1st and PAC 1st. Nicholas J. Lysdahl, 22, Centuria was arrested on February 7 for Operating without license, 2nd. Shanon M. Peck, 34, Amery was arrested on February 5 for D/C Domestic, Polk County Body Warrant, and Amery Warrant. Travis J. Parmeter Jr., 23, Centuria was arrested on February 1 for Domestic Batter (M), Domestic DC, and Damage to Property. Troy C. Marlow, 45, Inver Grove Heights, MN was arrested on February 2 for Disorderly Conduct. Jennifer E. Riemenschneider, 20, Star Prairie was arrested on February 3 for Disorderly Conduct (domestic). Grayson L. Clevenger, 30, St. Paul, MN was arrested on February 3 for Possession of Methamphetamine. William C. Foth, 62, Minneapolis, MN was arrested on February 4 for Disorderly Conduct. Austin M. Swenson, 30,

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Luck was arrested on February 6 for Disorderly Conduct. Aalyssa E. Holdt, 26, Luck was arrested on February 6 for Obstructing an officer. Lynn M. Hallgren, 56, Centuria was arrested on February 7 for Battery (Domestic/Misd.) and Disorderly Conduct (Domestic). Stacie M. Thompson, 32, Osceola was arrested on February 2 for Burnett Warrant (x2), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jacob K. Hayes, 29, West St. Paul, MN was arrested on February 7 for Possession of electronic weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of THC (<1gram). Doris J. Wright, Minneapolis, MN was arrested for a 2008 Polk County Warrant. John M. Jeanetta IV, 33, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 2 for Warrant. Desmond NMI. Mosay, 50, Luck was arrested on February 1 for Probation Warrant and Warrant for Failure to appear. Daniel R. Bruce, 30, Luck was arrested on February 7 for Probation Hold/Warrant.

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Visitors piled in to the Osceola Public Library Saturday afternoon to hear author Sara Deluca speak. In her most recent publication, The Crops Look Good: News From a Midwestern Family Farm, DeLuca recounts the joys and challenges of life on a farm in rural Wisconsin. Her books are available at the Osceola Public Library. This and many other events have been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Osceola Public Library. Please see osceolapubliclibrary.org for more details.

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SCOREBOARD: OHS and SCF sporting events FROM PAGE 14 3rd Place - Chandler Galatowitsch of Turtle Lake/Clayton 4th Place - Cory Kidder of Shell Lake 5th Place - Shawn Lumsden of Saint Croix Falls 5th Place Match Shawn Lumsden (Saint Croix Falls) 9-21, Fr. over David Meznarich (Cameron) 7-15, Fr. (Fall 3:18). 113 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Lucas Graf of Cumberland 2nd Place - Tyler Quade of Turtle Lake/ Clayton 3rd Place - Jack Gifford of Cameron 4th Place - Logan Yira of Saint Croix Falls 5th Place - Daniel Neilson of Shell Lake 3rd Place Match Jack Gifford (Cameron) 20-16, Fr. over Logan Yira (Saint Croix Falls) 14-20, Fr. (Fall 3:52). 5th Place Match Daniel Neilson (Shell Lake) 14-18, Fr. over () , . (Bye). 120 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Reid Olson of Cumberland 2nd Place - Adrian Bearhart of Unity 3rd Place - Teo Urbanik of Saint Croix Falls 3rd Place Match Teo Urbanik (Saint Croix Falls) 5-13, Fr. over () , . (Bye). 5th Place Match () , . over () , . (Bye). 126 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Drew Rihn of Cumberland 2nd Place - Dalton Langer of Saint Croix Falls 3rd Place - Derek Johnson of Unity 1st Place Match Drew Rihn (Cumberland) 27-12, Sr. over Dalton Langer (Saint Croix Falls) 24-10, Sr. (Fall 1:36). 2nd Place Wrestleback Dalton Langer (Saint Croix Falls) 24-10, Sr. over Derek Johnson (Unity) 20-11, Sr. (Dec 9-3). 132 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Isaiah Skidmore of Cumberland 2nd Place - Josey Wilson of Saint Croix Falls 3rd Place - Jack Skluzacek of Shell Lake 4th Place - Zach Huffman of Cameron 5th Place - Julien Tillery of Unity 1st Place Match Isaiah Skidmore (Cumberland) 31-11, So. over Josey Wilson (Saint Croix Falls) 22-11, Fr. (Dec 8-3). 2nd Place Wrestleback Josey Wilson (Saint Croix Falls) 22-11, Fr. over Jack Skluzacek (Shell Lake) 19-14, Jr. (RULE). 138 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Garrett Bergmann of Saint

Croix Falls 2nd Place - Bob Bontekoe of Shell Lake 3rd Place - Konur Pasko of Cumberland 4th Place - Darrin Lewallen of Cameron 1st Place Match Garrett Bergmann (Saint Croix Falls) 308, So. over Bob Bontekoe (Shell Lake) 20-14, So. (Fall 0:51). 145 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Clay Carney of Saint Croix Falls 2nd Place - Dominic Hopke of Shell Lake 3rd Place - Bo Nelson of Cumberland 4th Place - Jarett Davison of Unity 5th Place - Brody Waggoner of Northwood/Solon Springs 1st Place Match Clay Carney (Saint Croix Falls) 34-3, So. over Dominic Hopke (Shell Lake) 31-7, Jr. (Dec 4-2). 152 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Spencer Langer of Saint Croix Falls 2nd Place - Morgan Vennie of Turtle Lake/Clayton 3rd Place - Sam Haider of Unity 4th Place - Carter Lawerence of Shell Lake 5th Place - Jim Ricci of Cumberland 1st Place Match Spencer Langer (Saint Croix Falls) 18-11, Fr. over Morgan Vennie (Turtle Lake/ Clayton) 19-19, Jr. (Fall 4:29). 160 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Luke Clark of Saint Croix Falls 2nd Place - Trystin Adams of Cumberland 3rd Place - Vinnie Carlson of Unity 4th Place - Ben Frey of Shell Lake 5th Place - Brandon Hansen of Turtle Lake/Clayton 6th Place - Bobby Pearson of Northwood/Solon Springs 1st Place Match Luke Clark (Saint Croix Falls) 35-2, So. over Trystin Adams (Cumberland) 35-5, Sr. (Dec 5-4). 170 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Tyrell Hoisington of Cumberland 2nd Place - Tony Carlson of Unity 3rd Place - Marty Anderson of Shell Lake 4th Place - Luke Lindahl of Saint Croix Falls 3rd Place Match Marty Anderson (Shell Lake) 8-13, Jr. over Luke Lindahl (Saint Croix Falls) 3-14, So. (Fall 3:23). 182 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - James Zimmer of Cameron 2nd Place - Gio Torres of Cumberland 3rd Place - Brandon Bastin of Saint Croix Falls 4th Place - Patric Tillery of Unity 5th Place - Kevin Prinsen of Turtle Lake/ Clayton 2nd Place Wrestleback Gio Torres (Cumberland) 6-2, So. over

Brandon Bastin (Saint Croix Falls) 17-20, So. (Fall 2:57). 3rd Place Match Gio Torres (Cumberland) 6-2, So. over Patric Tillery (Unity) 15-12, Jr. (Dec 3-1). 195 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Kole Adams of Cumberland 2nd Place - Dylan Peper of Unity 3rd Place - Trevor Warner of Saint Croix Falls 4th Place - Brendan Swagger of Turtle Lake/Clayton 5th Place - Austin Schultz of Shell Lake 2nd Place Wrestleback Dylan Peper (Unity) 11-13, So. over Trevor Warner (Saint Croix Falls) 8-21, So. (RULE). 3rd Place Match Trevor Warner (Saint Croix Falls) 8-21, So. over Brendan Swagger (Turtle Lake/ Clayton) 15-21, Fr. (Fall 3:22). 5th Place Match Austin Schultz (Shell Lake) 14-18, So. over () , . (Bye). 220 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Jack Ault of Cumberland 2nd Place - Adrian Holmstrom of Cameron 3rd Place - Isaac Haines of Shell Lake 4th Place - Hunter Hansen of Saint Croix Falls 1st Place Match Jack Ault (Cumberland) 21-14, Sr. over Adrian Holmstrom (Cameron) 12-12, Fr. (Fall 3:19). 2nd Place Wrestleback Adrian Holmstrom (Cameron) 12-12, Fr. over Isaac Haines (Shell Lake) 17-16, Jr. (RULE). 3rd Place Match Isaac Haines (Shell Lake) 17-16, Jr. over Hunter Hansen (Saint Croix Falls) 12-21, Sr. (Fall 2:58). 5th Place Match () , . over () , . (Bye). 285 Results Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Tanner Newville of Cumberland 2nd Place - Devin Guggenberger of Shell Lake 3rd Place - Ethan Utt of Cameron 4th Place - Jordan Rouzer of Turtle Lake/Clayton 1st Place Match Tanner Newville (Cumberland) 26-14, Jr. over Devin Guggenberger (Shell Lake) 18-16, So. (Fall 0:22). 2nd Place Wrestleback Devin Guggenberger (Shell Lake) 18-16, So. over Ethan Utt (Cameron) 16-18, So. (RULE). 3rd Place Match Ethan Utt (Cameron) 16-18, So. over Jordan Rouzer (Turtle Lake/Clayton) 8-26, Jr. (MD 12-1). 5th Place Match () , . over () , . (Bye).

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OSCEOLA COMMUNITY EDUCATION Osceola Community Education For a complete schedule of class dates and times, please visit www.osceola.k12.wi.us and click on Community Ed. Contact Community Ed at 294-2127 ext. 407 or e-mail ComEd@osceola.k12.wi.us . Drone Club: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at OMS gymnasium. Feb 17, March 2, 16, and 30, April 13, 27 May 11. Contact Doug Strain at dstrain99@gmail. com. Open to families and individuals who want to learn more about this fun hobby. Attend ﬁrst meeting at no cost. Children 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Golden Acrylics Lecture Demo with artist Bonnie Cutts, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at OHS. Open to all levels of painting experience. Information packets and free samples provided for all attending. To learn more about Bonnie Cutts visit www. bonniecutts.com. Registration is required to attend this FREE lecture demo, deadline is Feb 17. Creative Kids Yoga – Grades 3, 4 and 5 Fridays: Feb. 26, March 11 and 18. OIS Art Room 3:12-4:10 p.m. Yoga is fun, exciting and helpful without being serious. If your child participated in the previous yoga classes, they will learn new techniques and are welcome to join again! Fee charged. Piano lessons Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings at OIS Instructor Jared Mielke. Lessons are designed to enhance a student’s love and understanding of music. Lessons are open to beginners and advanced students. Contact Jared at Jared. Mielke@mbu.edu to get your lessons scheduled. Family Fun/ Toddler Time Open Gym OMS Gym, 3:30 -5 p.m., Sundays through March 20. Toddlers and pre-schoolers (and their older siblings) are welcome. Parents and guardians are expected to stay with children and are encouraged to play too! There is a fee per family.

Family Open Gym Basketball 5:45 -7:30 p.m, Sundays through March 20. Families are invited to use the Middle School Gymnasium. Participants should wear clean athletic shoes and bring their own basketball. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and parents/guardians are expected to supervise their children. There is a small fee. American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Certiﬁcation March 10, 6 - 9 p.m. High School. This course is designed to teach CPR and relief of airway obstructions for the adult, child and infant patient. Students will obtain a course completion card-a credential-documenting completion of a CPR course through the American Heart Association. Adults and Students at least 12 years of age or older are invited to take this course. Please register early. Instructor: Rachael Robinson, RN, BSN. Girls Volleyball, Grades 1-4, March 12, 19, April 2, 9 9 -10:15 a.m. OIS Gymnasium. Osceola girls are invited to meet four Saturday mornings to work on basic volleyball skills. We will lower the nets, play with softer balls. This program will be led by Holly Johnson (OHS) and Amy Wolske (OES). This program is open to all girls grades 1 - 4 from the Osceola community. Register by March 3. Fee charged. How to Grow a GIANT Pumpkin March 14 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Osceola High School LGI, Fee charged. In this two-hour workshop, join award winning giant pumpkin grower Joe Ailts from the St. Croix Growers Association and learn all about how to grow a giant pumpkin. All attendees will receive an information packet and giant pumpkin seeds. Register by March 9. Call 715-294-2127, ext 407 or e-mail ComEd@osceola.k12.wi.us . www.stcroixgrowers.org

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Attempting to investigate the call, the officer was met with an uncooperative Krueger and eventually went to find out more from the callers who’d reported the disturbance. They described scuffling and yelling, which had continued until the police car pulled into the building’s parking lot. With backup from county law enforcement, the officer returned to Krueger’s apartment to check the welfare of everyone inside. After opening the door slightly, Krueger tried to close it again, Pedrys told the court, resisting the officers who eventually handcuffed him. “Can you describe the defendant’s demeanor?” asked District Attorney Dan Steffen. “From what I understand he was combative and appeared intoxicated,” answered Pedrys.

With Krueger handcuffed in the hall, county law enforcement entered the apartment, where they found a severely injured man and called for an ambulance. As evidence, the prosecution submitted photos of the unconscious victim lying on the floor. Other photos taken at the scene suggest that Krueger had tried to prevent officers from seeing the victim when the door was slightly open. “This is a linoleum floor covered with dried blood,” said Pedrys, describing a photo. “And it appears to have drag marks that lead into the carpeted area where [the victim] was located.” Pedrys said police found evidence to suggest that Krueger had attempted to clean up blood from the scene. “There were blood drops found on the sinks in the bathroom and kitchen, and on the floor

near both areas,” he said. “It looked like there was also some kind of baby blanket placed over some of the blood that could be seen from the doorway. … I believe it was an attempt to obstruct the officers’ view … to try to minimize the blood on the linoleum floor.” After the victim was transported to Osceola Medical Center, hospital staff found a wadded, blood soaked paper towel in his airway, which would have inhibited his ability to breathe or yell for help. In subsequent interviews with police, Krueger was “all over the board with his answers,” said Pedrys. “At first he admitted they were together, then he said (the victim) had an attitude, then he said they found him in the apartment that way or that he arrived that way,” said Pedrys. “He gave several different

answers throughout that interview. Each answer changed when questioned and it didn’t make a lot of sense.” Evidence contradicts claims that the victim arrived at the apartment injured. A partial witness in the case, Joshua Rader, claims to have passed out, intoxicated, before the fight started, but told police he and the other two men had all returned to the apartment together. Additionally, no blood was found outside the apartment or in the victim’s apartment, said Pedrys. However, blood splatter was found in several places in the defendant’s apartment. Medical reports from Regions Hospital, where the victim was brought from OMC, indicated that the victim had suffered a significant head injury and bleeding in his brain. A laceration to the

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back of his head required 17 staples to suture, said Pedrys, and he had an orbital fracture to his left eye socket and facial stitches. EMS responders also reported bruises to the victim’s body. Representing the defense, attorney Kate Murtaugh asked Pedrys whether officers had noticed bruising to Krueger’s body in addition to the victim’s, and had taken pictures of his body. Pedrys said he believed someone had taken photos of the injuries, but he was not sure who it was. Murtaugh indicated that bite marks had also been observed on Krueger’s body; Pedrys said he could neither confirm nor deny the claim. Drug dealing charges

A subsequent, warranted search of Krueger’s apartment revealed a black duffel bag with 14.3 grams marijuana, a dig-

ital scale and “vaping” (electronic cigarette) packs. Additionally, $1,240 in cash was found in Krueger’s wallet, which was wedged between the mattress and box spring in his room. In an interview the victim identified Krueger as a drug dealer, said Pedrys. “When I was leaving Regions Hospital after the recording was shut off,” he said, “(the victim) told me that this is something he’d never normally tell the police, but Mr. Krueger is a big drug dealer in the area.” Trial

Judge Jeffrey Anderson bound Krueger over for trial, saying there was probable cause to believe that Krueger had committed at least one felony. A pretrial conference was set for April 8 at 1 p.m.

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had the effect of freezing the funds, which are meant to cycle through RBF to local businesses again and again, leaving money to sit unused. After about four months of digging to find the root of the problem, Waldhart and other RBF staff found it: RBF’s partnership with the State of Wisconsin was prohibited by HUD. In August, staff at RBF began working to dissolve the old agreement with the state and draw up a new one between RBF and the counties it works with. The agency sent the new contracts to county representatives in December and began accepting loan applications from area businesses.

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Local business owners spoke to St. Croix Falls High School students about their career paths and experiences at the school’s College and Career Day, Feb. 12. A total of 60 community members volunteered for the day, talking to small groups about their respective professions. The day was organized by Jill Leahy of Northern Waters Learning and school counselor Mike Wilson.

Gardeners offer grants The Saint Croix Valley Master Gardener Association, a nonprofit organization, is currently accepting applications for grants for the 2016 SCVMGA Community Grant Fund. The SCVMGA will consider grant applications for the following: beautification of public spaces, horticultural education of the public, community gardens, and/or youth

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Choir Director East Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amery, Wisconsin is seeking a Choir Director to serve during the school year. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 3 hours per week. We are looking for someone to provide musical leadership for our choir. Interested candidates should review the job description found on the congregation's website, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org, and submit a letter of interest with resume and professional references. Send application materials to Pastor Kathy Pennington via email to penningtonkm@gmail.com or submit them to the church office at 207 120th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

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April 16, 2016. Team RWB is a national non-profit veteran service organization. Its mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans through social and physical activity. Team RWB believes that physical and social actively create the bonds that allow veterans and civilians to connect and give back to their communities. For more information, please visit: http://www.teamrwb. org/ . Team Rubicon Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be them domestic or international. Through continued service, Team

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