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Community meetings scheduled for Osceola District referendum BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

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Sun and breeze at the Big Lake ice fishing contest

Anglers could not have asked for better weather during the annual Big Lake Ice Fishing Contest Saturday, February 15. Hundreds of fisherman showed up to test their skills at ice fishing for panfish, bass and northern pike with grand prizes for biggest fish in each category.

A group of community information meetings regarding the Osceola School District’s upcoming referendum are planned to provide some clarity for community residents. At the Feb. 11 Village of Osceola Board meeting, Osceola District Business Manager, Lynette Edwards, presented information regarding the upcoming referendum. The vote to be held April 7 will contain two questions: Question number one is the Operational Referendum of $1,000,000 for two years. “This will go for educational programming and curriculum, transportation, safety and staffing,” said Edwards. Question two appearing on the ballot is a $10,000,000 loan for facility needs. Those facility needs include maintenance projects at the high school, middle school, and intermediate school including mechanical, lighting, roofing, HVAC, electrical and security systems. A complete list of these projects has been posted on the school district website. “What the board of education has committed to is a zero dollar total tax increase for the next two years with the passage of both of these referendums,” said Edwards. “With

our current debt retiring very soon, we can set both the million dollar operational for two years and make payments on a new loan with a zero

‘The board of ducation has committed to a zero dollar total tax increase for the next two years with the passage of both referendums.’ Lynette Edwards Osceola School District Business Manager dollar increase in school tax.” There are four community information meetings to which the public is welcome: - Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. in the Osceola High School Auditorium. - March 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola High School Auditorium. - March 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Intermediate School Media Room. - March 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Intermediate School Media Room. For additional information including voting information, both questions on the ballot and detailed handouts of the referendum, visit: www.osceola.k12.wi.us.

Osceola FBLA students qualify for State Osceola High School FBLA recently attended WI FBLA Region I Competition at Unity High School. Osceola had 12 students qualify for State Competition that will take place in Madison at the end of March. Students qualified for State by earning at least third place at Regional Competition. Qualifying members included, front row: Aurora Long, Kiera Williamson, Shakira Wei, Amanda Fogelberg, Sarah Palmer, and Rachel Olson. Back row: Zach Solsrud, Sean Rogers, Ethan Robinson, and David Olson. Not pictured: Cecilia Gustafson, Emily Jaroscak, Aubrey Johnson, Kelsey Kramer, Tristan McClung, Margaret Nalen, Blake Slater, Destiny Switzer and Caysie Ward.

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SCF students appear in 2020 Youth Art Month (YAM) show Submitted by Jennifer Clemins, SCF K-5 and 8th Grade Art Instructor Three students at the St. Croix Falls School District have been fortunate to have artwork submitted by their teacher, Jennifer Clemins, to appear in the Youth Art Month State Exhibition in Madison. These students’ works will be on display with that of other talented K-12 students’ artwork from across the state. This year’s state participants are Maeve McDonough (second grade), Ashlin Waltz (eighth grade), and Ella Stenberg (eighth grade). The exhibition, which is to appear in the Capitol’s Rotunda, will be held Feb. 23 – March 6. Each school in our region that participates (teacher must be an official member of the Wisconsin Art Education Association) in the state YAM show is allowed only three entries. These works are matted and sent by the teacher to be displayed at the state exhibition. This is the 12th year that St. Croix Falls has had students art shown at the state level. Youth Art Month is a special observance in February/March that was created to promote the visual arts and arts education in our schools. Besides the state exhibition, there also is a regional show, where each art teacher can exhibit the art of a maximum of 40 of their students. This show has been held for over 50 years at WITC in New Richmond. The opening ceremony will be Feb. 23 and runs through March 5. This year’s regional participants are: Kindergarten: Emer-

syn Hala and Tessa Cahanes. First grade: Alyssa Chapman, Soren Skinner, Ryan Anderson, and Zariah Braund. Second grade: Madelyn Lechman, Hailey Hubred, Lyla Edaburn, Emma Christensen, Kaylie Iserman, and Gabriel Wick. Third grade: Jonah Dyzak, Trinity Krueger, Ruby Copiskey, and Addison Warner. Fourth grade: Chloe Frandsen, Brooke Talmadge, Finn McDonough, Riley Larson, Alexis Arneson, and Raleigh Kelley. Fifth grade: Micah Nwachukwu, Quinn Williamson, Lily Kne, Jacob Binversie, Olivia Shimon, Chase Keopple, Kendra Lehman, Devin Richardson, and Isabella Wilson. Eighth grade: Rylee Williamson, Paige Haaf, Cole Thompson, Lincoln Ferris, Abby Ruona, Henry Germain, Morgan Gjovig and Ayla Schmidt. “I am so very proud of my talented students who are showing at the regional exhibit as well as those who are showing at State,” says Clemins. “As an art teacher, I feel it is extremely important to recognize the hard work and creativity my students put into their artwork. Therefore, I put in the extra hours outside the normal work day preparing my students work for both the regional show and the state exhibit. I want my students to realize that the visual arts are a valuable and an important part of our society. I am teaching them lifelong skills I hope they can continue to pursue and enjoy in the future.”

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St. Croix Falls Elementary students included Alyssa Chapman, Soren Skinner, Ryan Anderson, Zariah Braund, Madelyn Lechman, Hailey Hubred, Lyla Edaburn, Emma Christensen, Kaylie Iserman, Gabriel Wick, Jonah Dyzak, Trinity Krueger, Ruby Copiskey, Addison Warner, Chloe Frandsen, Brooke Talmadge, Finn McDonough, Riley larson, Alexis Arneson, Raleigh Kelley.

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St. Croix Falls Middle School students include Micah Nwachukwu, Quinn Williamson, Lily Kne, Jacob Binversie, Olivia Shimon, Chase Keopple, Kendra Lehman, Devin Richardson, Isabella Wilson, Rylee Williamson, Paige Haaf, Cole Thompson, Lincoln Ferris, Abby Ruona, Henry Germain, Morgan Gjovig and Ayla Schmidt.

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Dresser Elementary students Emersyn Hala and Tessa Cahanes.

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Osceola ice fishing team places at Long Lake tournament The Osceola High School Ice Fishing Team competed in the Long Lake tournament in Centuria recently. Osceola fielded two teams in the tournament, placing 3rd and 5th out of 13. Anglers who fished were: Liam Milliron, Sam Schiebel, Lance Wallis, Colton Wilmot, Kaden Pingel, Drew Pingel, Sam Cormican, Nick Kremer, Julian Hoppe, Brock Studer, Jon Berg, Nick Nissen, Max Michel, Eli Sirek, Dawson Rosenow, and Adam Mallin.

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Last Wednesday Meal

Bloodmobile Give blood at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile at the St. Croix Falls High School, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FEBRUARY 20 Polk-Burnett Beekeepers The Polk-Burnett Bee keepers will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

The Last Wednesday Meal for February will be prepared and served by Hope Evangelical Free Church. The meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Osceola United Methodist Church. It is a free meal that is open to everyone in the community.

FEBRUARY 29 Cocoa Crawl

Chronic/Illness/Pain support group The Chronic Illness/Pain support group will meet at North Valley Church, Milltown, at 6:30 p.m. 715-825-4100.

Cocoa Crawl in Osceola, 1 to 5 p.m. Participating businesses will be providing beverages and treats along with specials and drawings.

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Rise N’Shine education series

Polar Rush

Upgrade your skills running a successful business, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Osceola Discovery Center. To register: https://www.myosceolachamber.org.

Polar Rush is planned at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This free event is geared toward families with children. Child-friendly dinner, a hot chocolate bar, indoor and outdoor games, prize drawings and more. All families are welcome for an evening that celebrates our community. The event is sponsored by Peace Lutheran Church and Little Saints Child Care Center.

MARCH 10 Rise N’Shine education series Upgrade your skills running a successful business, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Osceola Discovery Center. To register: https://www.myosceolachamber.org.

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Unplanned movie shown

Community Coffee

Options for Women/Tri-County will be showing the movie Unplanned at the Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls at 6:30 p.m. www.WRTL.org/Unplanned

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

Spaghett dinner/silent auction

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A spgahetti dinner and silent auction is planned at the St. Croix Falls Senior Center. All proceeds support HOPE Foundation and the Polk County Foster Care Closet. 715-483-2601.

Chili feed and bingo Bethany Lutheran Church in Star Prairie will be having a chili feed and bingo from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Community Sewing Day Peace Lutheran Church will be hosting a Community Sewing Day where everyone teams up to cut, iron and sew little dresses to be sent to needy girls in Africa. It will be from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. No experience necessary. Come help for a little while, or as long as you can. A light lunch will be served. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

FEBRUARY 25 Rise N’Shine education series Upgrade your skills running a successful business, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Osceola Discovery Center. To register: https://www.myosceolachamber.org.

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* The Discovery Center is located at 310 Chieftain St., Osceola, and houses the Osceola Senior Center, Wilberg Memorial Public Library and the Village of Osceola offices.

Monday • Adult crafting on the first Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola. Registration is required. 715-294-2310. * • The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall. • The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. scflibrary@ stcroixfallslibrary.org. • Read & Review Book Group meets the last Monday at Dresser

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Library, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. All abilities are welcome. • The American Legion Post 221 meets the second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. 715294-3822. * • KC Robert F. Kennedy Council 6567 meets the third Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Osceola, 7 p.m.

Tuesday • Tech help is available at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.* • St. Croix Valley MOPS - Moms group meets the first and third Tuesday at New Life Christian Community in Dresser. FFI: stcroixvalleymops@gmail.com.

Wednesday • Book club for adults at Wilberg Memorial Public Library the fourth Wednesday. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, 715-294-2310. * • Get Lit Book Club, second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at PY’s in Osceola. Stop at the Osceola Public Library for a copy of each month’s book. • Open Mic Night at PY’s Bar & Grill in Osceola, every third Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your instrument and participate in an open jam or feature your own music. Call 715-294-3314 for more details. • Osceola Senior Citizens Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at noon in the Senior Center at the Osceola Discovery Center. *

Thursday • Tech help is available at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. * • Polk County Democrats meet the second Thursday at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday • Friends of the Osceola Library meets the fourth Saturday at the library at 10:30 a.m. 715-294-2657. * • Friends of the Osceola Library Book Sale, first Saturday, at the Discovery Center in Osceola, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. * • River Valley Stitchers, second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center.

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• Osceola TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weigh-in, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: 715-755-3123. • Lego Lab, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dresser Library. • Non-denominational men’s prayer breakfast, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Osceola Community Church, 651329-9535. • Tai Chi, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. * • St. Croix Falls Rotary Club meets in the French Room at the Dalles House Restaurant, noon. Lunch, business meeting and speaker. Warren White, 715-483-3010 or website at http://scfrotary.org/ • Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Call 800243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/adult/basicedprogram.htm.

• Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weighin, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. Kim, 715-417-0683. • Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in Osceola at 7 a.m. Saturdays. Go to www.runosceola.org, Paul Smith at 715-410-6047.

THURSDAY • GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. Free. Meets weekly through April. FFI: (715) 201-2295. • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center. To register, 715-684-4440. • Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. 715-755-3639. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser. • Family Game Night at Dresser Library, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Osceola Seniors 500 card group, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. *

FRIDAY • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 7 p.m. Topic meeting. • Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

Quinn is a three year old Diluted Calico, with a soft coat blend of grey, peach and white. She is happy to sit in your lap or watch from the sidelines, making her the perfect companion for a lonely, quiet household. Quinn doesn’t ask for much but she sure wouldn’t mind being spoiled a little. In her previous home, Quinn lived with a Shih Tzu peacefully. She can be shy when grandchildren come to visit. When catnip mice are on the move, Quinn brings out her playful side. Quinn’s adoption fee is $50; she has been spayed, vaccinated and feline leukemia tested. tested She is a special little kitty. A few weeks ago, we highlighted Holly and her Maremma-Shepherd Mix brothers, Dean and Castiel. We are thrilled to report that all three have been adopted. They made the journey from timid, under-socialized pups to curious, trusting canines with the help of caring volunteer dog walkers and staff. They gained confidence with force free positive handling for desired behaviors; they ventured out of their kennels, to the hallway and eventually to the adoption kennels and the great outdoors – On Leash! After two months at the shelter, they found “home” with wonderful adopters willing to go the extra mile for these gorgeous adult-sized puppies with much more to learn. And, after 15 weeks at the shelter, ball crazy, long legs, running fool, Beckett found his new home. He made friends easily with a previously adopted from Arnell, Keeshond named JoJo. JoJo is a medium sized puff ball of fur (Pomeranian on steroids) and Beckett is all legs and short hair, skinny and very tall. They are the ultimate odd couple. As luck would have it, they also have a fenced yard so they can play to

SUNDAY • Pleasant Lake 4-H Club meets the first Sunday of each month at 4 pm at the Dresser Community Hall. Teri Wallis at 715-566-0802.

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• The Voices of the Valley meets at 6:30 p.m. at the ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. 715-4940385. • The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. 715-483-9202. • Divorce Care Support Group, Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 7 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. • Music and Movement storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:15 a.m. • Little’s Storytime at Dresser Library, 10:30 a.m. • Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. *

TUESDAY • Storytime every Tuesday at Wilberg Memorial Public Library, 10:30 a.m. * • AA for women at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 7 p.m. • Seniors on the Go card group, 12:30-4 p.m an the Osceola Senior Center. * • Storytime, Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola, 10:30 a.m. 715294-2310. *

their hearts content. A Service Dog named Pete visited us at the shelter last week. Pete was adopted by David in the fall of 2017. He came to the Arnell shelter from Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. David is a retired veteran with 21 years of service. He adopted Pete as his sidekick companion and to someday become his service dog. Approximately one year later, David had a terrible motorcycle accident that should have taken his life. The doctors said it was a miracle he lived. Through many dark days, Pete was there for David, who survived his brain injuries, losing hearing and sight on his right side. Pete did earn his service dog degree, offering David the love, companionship and stability. He goes everywhere with David. When he isn’t performing service dog duties, Pete is a master gopher hunter. David says him. Thank ys that Pete rescued him you for visiting and sharing your story. Shelter dogs are amazing! Puppy Kindergarten and Small Dog Social classes begin on February 25 at the Arnell shelter in Amery. This is your last week to register. Space is limited so call today for more information or visit our website. The classes can be found under Pet Services. Our next Arnell Meat Raffle is Saturday, the Leap Day, February 29 at Cascade Bar and Grill in Osceola. This afternoon affair begins at 1 pm. We hope to see everyone there for meat raffle mayhem.

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Cracked roads, cracked teeth

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ven though we had our coldest night of the winter last week, signs are favorable for warmer weather. The sun is rising sooner in the morning and setting after we come home from work. You can feel it in the air, springtime is coming. As the winter retreats, one of the tasks we perform is to assess the damage done by the hardest months and get to work repairing things so we may enjoy the warm weather. The same is true of our communities. The constant freeze and cycles that happen during Publisher thaw the winter wreak havoc on our roads, causing cracks and larger Tom Stangl fissures and eventually the dreaded pot holes to appear. I have to hand it to the folks who care for our streets and roads, they have one of the most thankless jobs on the planet. The odds of having a perfectly cleared road that is without cracks and divots are very low. When there’s a break in the action, road crews vainly try to make things better by applying some patching material in the worst spots as a way to make things better until springtime, when a more permanent and better fix can be made. Often it appears this patching is nothing short of futile, because significant improvement can’t be made until the temperature of the pavement is closer to patching materials. As I was driving on a patch of bad roads that had been patched, I noticed that the patching materials were packed in as tight as possible, bringing the road surface actually above the road pavement, creating a different problem for drivers. Being the owner of some very bad teeth, I have spent a great deal of time with the dentist. Like the roads in winter time, my teeth had weak spots that needed to be repaired. Even though the process may seem to be different, they really are very similar (at least they were to me when I thought of this column). Dentists determine the scope of the problem, remove the decaying materials and replace them with what could potentially be a permanent solution — a filling. Depending on how the teeth are treated, the patch may be good enough. If not, a crown is made to encase the tooth. If that doesn’t work, false teeth can be a permanent fix. The same is true, on a much larger scale, of roads. Sometimes a patch is good enough, other times the patch won’t hold up and the bad section of road is removed and replaced. When that fails, the road is torn up and replaced with a new one. Sometimes, roads get so bad it seems like your car is getting damaged when it hits a hole. Depending on the suspension of your vehicle, it could easily seem that you could crack a tooth from the jarring motion associated with hitting the pot hole. That brings us full circle, doesn’t it? So bear with the roads until we get to summer, when they will be torn up for real repairs, causing us a new kind of grief as we wait until the roads are smooth and the entire process starts over again. In the meantime, keep your eyes open for the potholes. 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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ell, this is a something that I didn’t expect to write for a long, long time, but sometimes life has other plans. While I have had plenty of ups and downs during my short time as a newspaper editor, this column is to inform that I am stepping down as editor of the paper. I have accepted Editor another full time position and after Matt Anderson careful consideration, my wife, family and I have all decided it was the right decision. As I said, I have learned a lot as the editor of a newspaper – however short a time it has been. So, I think the most appropriate thing that I can do is share with you some of the lessons I’ve learned that I will take with me for the rest of my life: 1. It’s almost never worth sharing your opinion publicly.

It doesn’t matter what you say - you will get labeled the moment that your opinions are in the public and go against the ideas of others. This rule applies to social media, columns, letters to the editor or any kind of public forum. 99% of the time, I recommend keeping them to yourself. You’ll be glad that you did. 2. Civility goes further than hostility. If there is anything wrong with the paper, the finger is often pointed at the editor. Though I had grown accustomed to disgruntled readers, writers and community members, I never understood the passive aggressive, or outright boorish demeanor by which they chose to criticize. More often than not, sending unaddressed letters, ranting emails or angry voicemails does little to address the issue of upset. Thoughtful, courteous conversation, however, often does the trick. 3. Don’t let mistakes be your undoing. When you make a mistake in the

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TO THE EDITOR Tainted impeachment

YEARS AGO I read the transcript of, which reached the level of criminal nothingness. Nancy and her House then had closed hearings to determine which witnesses they wanted to question in open hearings. Every single witness they presented was based on hear-say information. Next, they came up with two charges against President Trump of which neither has a criminal or civil statutory reference. What happened to high crimes and misdemeanors? Democrats have invented a new weapon which politicians can and will use in the future against people who they disagree with. Impeachment was over-kill to say the least, sort of like using a nuclear warhead to shoot a nuisance pigeon out of your haymow. This type of behavior is dangerous and will only hurt our nation and continue to divide us as this one has. I can only wonder what these people will do next to attack our President and our country. Thomas Wulf New Richmond

The entire impeachment process against President Trump was tainted from the very start. Having been in law enforcement for 30 years, I was surprised to learn during the impeachment proceedings, that according to Democrats, hearsay testimony is (now) more important that direct evidence. This event actually started with the elephant in the room during the Obama Administration with Joe and Hunter Biden and Ukraine. This is something that no Democrat wants to talk about claiming it is irrelevant even though the “just� of their case against President Trump was his reference to the Biden’s during his phone call to the Ukrainian president. Next it went to the 2016 election with Donald Trump beating the heavily poll favored Clinton. The ever-biased media had news anchors in tears, not to mention all the people who were going to leave our country if Trump won but unfortunately, most are still here. Next came the Russia Collusion investigation of 2 years and 50 million dollars, then the all-out phony attacks during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings and next, the Ukraine phone call of which

Christian values In a recent letter to the editor a writer expressed an opinion about Christian values. The writer

talked about how God asks us to love one another. He went on to question whether non-traditional concepts of sexuality and gender are Christian. In certain areas of the Bible, it does talk about different sexuality as being an unclean or unholy thing. There are also certain areas that talk about selling our children into slavery and “an eye for an eye� perspective. There are many areas where things are stated that conflict with other lessons, stated in other parts; or with current practices. Many bible scholars and religious people struggle with this, and have to make up their own minds regarding which lessons are to be taken literally, or applied to current times, and which are not. One of those concepts that has differing lessons in differing parts of the Bible is “Judge not.� We each have to decide which message is the one we embrace: the “Love one another� and “Judge not� concepts, or the one that implies we need to judge, shame, or worse, those people whose sexuality or gender does not fit the traditional definitions. Many years ago I was lucky enough to see the Dalai Lama give SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6

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he roof fell in on the church I started attending. The collapse occurred after I’d been coming only a couple of weeks. While I have not always been a regular churchgoer, I thought this was kind of an overthe-top response to my unexpected appearance in Columnist church. The collapse was pretty serious, Carrie Classon as it turned out. Several roof joists snapped and the rest were badly compromised and we were not permitted to return to the sanctuary. So, services had to be held in the basement (which was not directly underneath). The roof came down in January—of last year—we are still in the basement. “What’s our word for the year?� one of the church’s two pastors would ask at the start of every service. “Flexibility!� the congregation would reply, in unison. It might have been my imagination but I sensed that a fair portion of the parishioners felt that yoga

class would be a better place to practice this than church. The first few weeks were a bit disorienting. The basement is long and narrow so it was hard to know how to set up the folding chairs. One arrangement was tried the first week but when we arrived the second week, the chairs were in an entirely new set-up. Older parishioners would enter the room and stand for several long moments, surveying the landscape, to get their bearings. When the formation of the building committee was announced, there were plenty of eager volunteers. The thing about church committees is that they almost always involve: 1) cooking something, 2) visiting very sick people or, 3) asking people for money. No one actually likes going to the hospital or asking for money and going to battle with an insurance company beats making a tuna noodle casserole any day of the week. But, as the months went by, I began to worry that this committee was, perhaps, having just a little too much fun. They spent months going back and forth with the insurance adjustors and the committee chairman became a minor celebrity. He’d announce who’d won the latest round in

church and folks would cheer as if it were some new kind of competitive sport. Apparently, we are now getting close. The project grew, as projects like this almost always do. The pews were in need of refinishing and the radiators needed an upgrade and the lighting was pretty badly damaged when the roof dropped down like the underside of a boat. “I think we’ll be in for Easter!� the chairman announced. That will be sixteen months after the collapse, and far longer, I am sure, than anyone imagined it would be. On the way out last Sunday, I looked at the pews, lined up in the narthex with a new coat of stain and brand-new cushions on them. It’s going to be nice, no question. But I wondered if I would be the only one to feel a little nostalgic for our year of “flexibility.� I wondered if joining this new church would have been as rich an experience if I’d been comfortably sitting in a pew the whole time. Every week, we’ve had to move and adapt to change. Every week, the church has faced the challenge of how it can fit everyone in and still accomplish its many other SEE POSTSCRIPT, PAGE 6

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undefeated in dual meets. • With a majority of their starters sidelined for athletic code violations, Osceola boys basketball played two key varsity games with predominantly the junior varsity squad. They lost to Grantsburg but were able to beat Luck. • Reba Kempf and John Peterson were named the Queen and King of Hearts at the L.O. Simenstad Nursing Care Unit. • Free cherry pie and coffee were handed out Feb. 16 at the Peppermill and The Mainstreeter in honor of President’s Day. • Jeanine Berg and Leann Johnson were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and Eric Nykanen was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota. • Osceola FBLA members who advanced to state competition were Tarah Colaizy, Kellie Johnsen, Katy Schottler, Nick Montpetit, Nikki Colaizy, Marilyn Olson, Mike Dearing, Sean Faulk, Jim Jenkins, Brian Clark, Chuck Hawkinson and Brad Olson.

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n simplicity there is beauty. In quiet there is peace. Gardening allows us to experience both. If winter is getting you down, here is a “pick me up.” Start planning your summer garden in the house. Many plants can easily be grown from seed with minimal requirements, The first step is to determine what you would like to grow. Whether you want to grow vegetables or flowers, many can be grown from seed. Are you growing plants to put in the ground or will be gardening in a container. Columnist you Once you have decided what you hope to put in your garden or Julie Kuehl container, you should decide if it is easier to purchase your plants, sow the seeds directly into your space or start early indoors. (A great reference site for a seed starting calendar is www.bachmans.com/retail/tipsheets/ Seed_and_Seedling to help determine when seeds should be started.) Once you determine what seeds you want to start and when you will need to start them, you will need to purchase or find the following: seed starting soil or plugs (I prefer plugs for ease); containers to grow your seeds in (seed starting flats or paper cups, egg cartons or yogurt cups will work); clear plastic bags or flat covers to keep humidity and warmth in; a bright window away from drafts; labels and markers to mark your seed containers; and water. Moisten soil and plugs according to directions on package. Use about 3 seeds in each container or plug. Keep damp and covered until you see the first sign of growth. These first signs of green are not the true leaves but serve as food source for seed. When the first two “true” leaves emerge it will be time to apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer or one high in nitrogen and potassium. If you have room you may want to transplant into a 3-4” container to have more room for roots once your seedling has several sets of leaves. You should also thin to one plant per container. At this point you should begin to water seedlings from the bottom (put plants in a leak proof tray and have plants soak up through holes in bottom of containers ). The next and probably most important step is called “hardening off” which means getting young seedlings ready for the outside. This begins when the temperatures outside consistently stay warmer. Move the plants to a shady and protected area for several days. Bring them in at night. Gradually increase the amount of time they spend outside and the amount of sunlight they receive until you see that they are growing strong and appear ready to go outside (by now they should look similar to what you see at nursery, although they may be smaller). Water seedlings well before and after transplanting into your garden or container. Happy growing. Any questions or ideas for topics send to gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Polk County Master Gardeners meetings are the second Monday of the month at the Polk County Justice Center, Balsam Lake, at 6 p.m. Guests are welcome.

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functions the other six days of the week. Every week the congregation has had to work together in ways they never have before. While I’m certainly not wishing for the roof to fall in on anyone, I’m not sure it’s been such a bad thing. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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irds of Prey is a comic book movie set in the DC comic universe. It features a minor character, Harley Quinn, who is the girlfriend of Batman’s arch nemesis, the Joker. In this movie, Harley and the Joker break up. She then joins forces with a superhero team to save a little girl from an evil crime lord. Birds of Prey’s original title was Birds of Prey: And the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. To be honest, they Contributing should have just named the film Writer Harley Quinn left out the Paul Backstrom and Birds of Prey. The reason I say this is because 80-90% of the story centers on Harley Quinn - which is fine because Margot Robbie does an awesome job as Harley Quinn. She plays the character well and her performance might even get her nominated for some awards. Christina Hodson also does a fantastic job of giving Robbie great dialogue and helping us to get to know Harley’s character in detail. I really appreciate this level of detail and devotion to the character, but you can’t do that when you

sacrifice the rest of the characters as well as the plot. In some sense, I feel that Birds of Prey is false advertising. It would be like calling a movie “Batman” and then following around Alfred, Bruce Wayne’s butler, for 80-90% of the movie. I feel Hobson forgot to give any type of in-depth personality, or traits to the members of the Birds of Prey group. I think this really brings down a movie that is supposed to be about them. They do call this movie Birds of Prey, right? This is not to say that they don’t have some of the origin stories interspersed into the film, but they just seemed so predictable and tired. The audience doesn’t feel any emotion to these characters because they are drawn to the character of Harley Quinn. One thing that I think could have saved this movie, or made it more entertaining, is if there would have been a menacing villain. The film starts out good with a great actor in Ewan McGregor to play Roman Sionis the villain. However, Hodson does not utilize his acting chops. Instead, he squanders this resource by writing a very dull and uninteresting villain. I could tell Ewan was trying to give it his all, but when there is nothing to begin with it is hard to go anywhere. I feel this was a missed opportunity as many of the DC comic movies are. Reflecting on Hodson’s screenwriting ability, it is encouraging to see that her screenplays have gotten better over time. I think she does have a lot of tal-

ent that is showcased in Harley Quinn’s character, but I am hoping she will be able to apply that level of energy and detail to the rest of the story so that others can see the type of writer she can be. Overall, I would give this movie a C (An Average Movie). Birds of Prey is an okay DC comic movie. However, okay as a DC comic movie is not good when you look at the history of DC movies which are already inferior to their Marvel counterparts. Personally, I wish they would have just made a movie about Harley Quinn and not even mentioned the Birds of Prey. They feel like they are an add-on to a movie that would have been a lot better off without them. It seems that Christina Hodson, poured all her creative energies into the Harley Quinn character and the rest of the characters feel pretty underwhelming and boring. Margot Robbie who plays Harley Quinn has a wonderful performance and really sells the movie. I just feel there were a lot of missed steps throughout the movie in terms of characters, villain, and plot. If you need a super hero fix I would find another movie and I would wait until this came out on a streaming service to watch it. Birds of Prey is rated R for strong violence and language throughout, and some sexual and drug material. It was directed by Cathy Yan and written by Christina Hodson. Birds of Prey stars Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

ST. CROIX VALLEY SENIOR CENTER March M h is i the h month h to celebrate l b your Irish Heritage, and the seniors at the center will be doing just that by having the famous Irish dinner March 15 at 12:30 p.m. You will enjoy it and if you can, stay and play 500 after filling up on the wonderful food! Columnist It’s a great way to spend a winter Pat Willits Sunday afternoon. One thing the board decided to spend some of the monies we have received is to purchase and build a container

f colorful l f l flower arrangements for outside our front door and in front of the flag pole this spring. Watch for that to happen as soon as we have some warm days. This past Sunday was warm enough to bring out some folks who haven’t been to the center for a while--6 full tables for cards after we enjoyed our usual Sunday potluck dinner. We had a wide variety food, beautiful to look at and a real joy to eat! If you haven’t been to a Sunday potluck at the center you should try it. Call any Tuesday afternoon for details or information about the center. Every May we have an annual meeting and membership drive. Join us

i b in i May M you can join j i or anytime but rejoin, $12 for the year. Bridge is Friday mornings and Mahjong on Wednesday afternoon, always room for more players. Winners for Tuesday 2/11 500: Betty Hastings and Ray Nelson. 9bid: Ray Nelson. Winners for Thursday 2/13 500: Bruce Medchill and Roger Greely. 9Bid: BrenNel Ward and Bruce Medchill. Winners for Sunday 2/16 500: Marlene Menke, Betty Hastings, Jan Johnson, and Bob Peterson. 9 bid: Shirley Sims and Cathy Smith. We are located downtown St. Croix Falls at 140 N. Washington. Phone: 715-483-1901.

LETTERS: Loving your fellow man isn’t always easy a presentation at the U of M. During this session he talked about the time he and other monks were jailed and tortured regularly, by Chinese authorities. A member of the audience asked him how a person is supposed to love someone who is torturing them. The Dalai Lama paused for a longish moment, then said “It isn’t easy.” That got an appreciative laugh from the audience! He then went on to say that loving our fellow man isn’t

always easy. Do we love only those in our family, or neighborhood, or country? Only those who look or act or believe the same as we do? I believe that when God says “Love one another” there is a period at the end of that sentence. Same with “Judge not.” I believe God loves us all and asks us to do the same. Those are Christian values from my perspective. I think it is a human construct to judge other

people, and to parcel out love only to those we believe have earned it. It is probably impossible for most people, being human, to achieve the pure love God (however you name that being) asks for. But I believe the world would be a better place if we all just strived for it a little harder. Maureen McElrath Osceola

ANDERSON: Remember, we are more alike than we are different FROM PAGE 4

I have had the pleasure of meeting great people from all walks of life in this job. I’ve met liberals, conservatives, politicians, environmentalists, writers, musicians, athletes and many more – the majority of whom have been some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. I have agreed and disagreed with

these people, but I had the valuable opportunity to report on their beliefs and lifestyles without bias. Through that, I have learned that our differences mean very, very little. If I can leave you with just one suggestion, it would simply be to look past the surface of those you disagree with to find your commonalities with them. I hope

in doing this that you would find a reverence for your fellow man in this age of divisiveness, and see that all of us are valuable and equal in every way that truly matters. Thank you to everyone who took the time to pick up the paper during my time here!

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AMERY HOSPITAL AND CLINIC Amery, Wisconsin Jan. 2, 2020: A boy, Elliot Thomas Clarke Lemons, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, to Shanell and Joe Lemons, Turtle Lake. Jan. 4, 2020: A girl, Lorelei Joan Hochman, weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces, to Kelsey Hochman, Amery. Jan. 5, 2020: A girl, Hattie June Peterson, weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces, to Danielle and Christopher Peterson, Osceola. Jan. 6, 2020: A boy, Noah Brian Lodermeier, weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces, to Becca Lodermeier and Jared Peper-Rucks, Clear Lake. Jan. 6, 2020: A boy, Finley John Lindner, weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces, to Rebekah and Joshua Lindner, Amery. Jan. 7, 2020: A girl, Kiana Michelle Hartung, weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces, to Cheyeanne Gumke and Bryon Hartung, Amery. Jan. 10, 2020: A girl, Nell Louise Ryan, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, to Jena and D.J.

Ryan, Grantsburg. Jan. 13, 2020: A girl, Josephine Joy Hoffman, weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces, to Leah and Luke Hoffman, Balsam Lake. Jan. 15, 2020: A boy, Thomas David Lundgren, weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce, to Rebecca and Jacob Lundgren, Balsam Lake. Jan. 16, 2020: A boy, Sterling Amadaeus Reitz, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, to Cassandra and Jason Reitz, Durand. Jan. 16, 2020: A boy, Nash Nathaniel O’Donovan, weighing 9 pounds, to Kasie and Colin O’Donovan, Eureka. Jan. 21, 2020: A boy, Bennet Michael Trinko, weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces, to Samantha Nelson and Dale Trinko, Osceola. Jan. 29, 2020: A girl, Cecelia Lea Dachel, weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces, to Marlee and Matt Dachel, Baldwin. Jan. 31, 2020: A girl, Hazel Marie Knowlton, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces, to Bridgette Parenteau and Justin Knowlton, Clear Lake.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS BETHEL UNIVERSITY Brett Carlson of Osceola and Journie Rosenow of Dresser have been named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – PLATTEVILLE Dylan Abernathy of St. Croix Falls was named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

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Psychologists use a phrase “the illusion of control” to describe our tendency to think we have lots of influence in the lives of those around us. Perhaps you have discovered that each of us has only a little influence on others and absolutely no control! None of us can “make” our children eat their vegetables or clean their rooms. We cannot force our coworkers to be nice to us. We cannot control the price of food, gas or housing. We do have complete control over our responses to all the above and

much more. Each of us can choose to love difficult people (including our children!) We can choose to face the adversities of life with a smile. Those are just some of the little daily responses that make us better people. There is one response to an uncontrollable circumstance that matters most. How are you responding to these words of Jesus, “You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”? We cannot control when or how Jesus returns but he surely will, and it may be soon. He will come like a thief. If we aren’t expecting him to return it is

likely closer than we think! Our response to this news must be daily preparation just like we were packing for a long trip. People who are ready for Jesus’ return live frugally, give generously, care abundantly, pray often and make every day count for his Kingdom. They are careful about their decisions and avoid excess. Who would want to be drunk when Jesus comes back? Who wants him to see a heart full of hatred and bitterness? He deserves better than that from us. We should count it a privilege to know that Jesus is returning for us and respond by careful preparation. Happy packing!

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or every $1 of goods produced, manufacturing generates an additional $1.37 to the economy, and each manufacturing job creates another 2.5 jobs in local goods and services. Clearly an investment in American manufacturers can have a big economic impact. In regions like ours, with over 20% of the workforce in Polk, St. Croix, and Barron counties working in manufacturing, that return on investment would be significant. My family has relied on the State strength of our Senator manufacturing industry in NorthPatty Schachtner western Wisconsin for years. My husband, Joe, worked at Andersen Windows for decades. After our family’s dairy farm was shut down, my brothers all went into packaging and fabrication. These jobs are fulfilling,

family-supporting jobs that our communities need to thrive. I’m proud to be a part of the Wisconsin team for the nationwide Policy Academy on Strengthening Your State’s Manufacturers. This policy academy, run through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, will help us leverage our state’s resources to ensure our communities and taxpayers see the full benefit of their investment in the manufacturing industry. Our team has considered issues of automation as well as workforce development and retention. These are common threats to the industry across the country. Here in Wisconsin, our manufacturing industry is stronger than most but we still face those same threats in a changing economy. I am committed to standing with our workers to ensure that our industry stays strong and continues to provide the family-supporting jobs that our community depends on. Here in rural Wisconsin, we need every dollar of investment we can get to support that effort. Plus, we all know that our Wisconsin-based

manufacturers produce high quality, reliable products that are worthy of an increased investment. So earlier this month, I introduced legislation with Senator Jennifer Shilling that will require the state of Wisconsin to prioritize using American-made materials in our state-funded projects. This bill was part of the broader “Buy American” package of legislation authored by Representative Tip McGuire. Similar Buy American legislation has been introduced in 31 states, with 7 states signing Buy American bills into law including Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia. I am doing everything I can to support manufacturing workers and American-made products. Our tax dollars shouldn’t be sent to foreign companies or spent on sub-par materials and products. By ensuring that our tax dollars support American workers, we can keep that money right here in our communities while ensuring that we are buying the highest quality products. It’s a win-win.

CHURCH LISTINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1100 www.stcroixalliance.com Lead Pastor Jeff Naegelen Co-Lead Pastor Chris Folkestad SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Joseph Madanu SUNDAY: Mass at 9 a.m. ———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net SUNDAY: Traditional Worship 8 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m. ———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid Associate Pastor Scott Adkins SUNDAY: Contemporary/Traditional worship, 9 a.m ———————— CEDARBEND CHURCH P.O. BOX 414, Osceola Matt Hayton connect@cedarbendchurch.com SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m. at Osceola High School Auditorium. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn. Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222 SUNDAY: Worship 8:15 & 9:45 a.m. ———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson

715 755 3113 715-755-3113 SUNDAY: Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Evening service 6 p.m. ———————— EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m. ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m. ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn. SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. ———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 10 a.m. ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 10 a.m. ———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523 FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. ———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX

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

l it h h www.osceolacommunitychurch.org SATURDAY: 6 p.m. SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation. ———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m. ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net SUNDAY: Worship, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. ———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 SUNDAY: Worship 9:15 a.m. ———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street

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

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

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Gregory Wayne Trinko of St. Croix Falls died unexpectedly Feb. 14, 2020. He was 64. He was born July 28, 1955. He loved hunting, fishing, and exploring the o outdoors. He was preceded in death b by his father, Daniel and his m mother, Edith Trinko and h his grandparents, Joseph a and Helen Trinko. He is survived by his d daughter, Taunya Trinko ((Steven Stockland); sons, T Todd Trinko (Jade) and D Dale Trinko (Samantha N Nelson); 8 grandchildren, C Christian Wichelmann, D Damon Trinko, Clarissa G Garaas, Eva Garaas, Bella Trinko, Corbin Stockland, Sophia Trinko and Bennet Trinko; and his sister, Sue Trinko Brady (Wayne); and nieces, Jamie Brady and Kelly Brady. A gathering will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck Feb. 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sharing of memories will begin at 2:30 p.m. You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown.

Marjorie “Marge” A. Lambert of St. Croix Falls died Feb. 14, 2020 at the Divine and Rehab Nursing Home in St. Croix Falls. She was 84. Marge was born on June 119, 1935, to parents Waldo a and Beatrice (Smith) Hanc cock. She attended the Wago on Landing Grade School a and eventually attended O Osceola High School. Marge moved to Kansas C City where she worked for a short time at a plastics ffactory before moving back tto Dresser and taking a job a at UFE in Dresser where sshe worked as an assembler a and eventually a scheduler ffor 35 years. She married Ronald Lambert in 1980 in St. Croix Falls. Marge loved crocheting, playing games and

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After years of anticipation, the Village of Osceola had the opportunity to review and approve an application for the 2020 COPS grant during the February 11 meeting. This grant would allow for a new full-time officer to be 75% federally funded for three years to fill the increasing need for additional law enforcement in Osceola. According to the board’s analysis of the grant application, “The

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cards, traveling and socializing with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald in 2013; parents, Waldo and Beatrice; brother, Eldo and son, Phillip and nephew, Chris Hancock. Marge is survived by her daughter, Lori Waalen of Osceola; brother, Wayne Hancock of Dresser; sisterin-law, Rosemary Hancock of Birchwood; and brotherin-law, Everett Lambert of Brookfield; grandsons, J.R. (Mimi) Waalen, Jason (Kelly) Waalen, Ryan (Jessica) Waalen and Cody Weaver; three great grandchildren, Ethan, Ella and Eva Waalen; nephews, Tom and John Hancock; great nieces, Alisha and Amara and many other relatives and friends as well as her special dog, Tia. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 22 at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Family interment will take place at a later date at Sand Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. www.grandstrandfh.com

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Village is in a prime position both financially and statistically to apply for this grant cycle…The 2020 COPS grant works on a four-year commitment program where the first three years of the award are 75% federally funded and 25% local… The fourth year of the program and beyond will be 100% Village responsibility.” According to Village administrator Benjamin Krumenauer, this grant is intended to create a permanent addition to the Osceola police force and will not prove detrimental to the village financially. “Because of how our system is set up with part time officers filling full time rotations, there is very little fiscal impact for us to apply for this grant,” said Krumenauer. “In point of fact, because we spend over $55,000 a year on part-time officers

filling in full-time, this grant is actually going to save us quite a bit of money over the three years.” The board approximated that hiring a new full-time officers would cost roughly $83,000 per year of which the village would have to pay only $20,750 of that total cost annually because of the funding through the COPS grant. With the current estimated $55,000 in part time funds spent toward the position annually, the village estimates a net cost savings of $34,250 per year – a total of $105,068 during three years of the COPS grant. The board voted unanimously to approve the application of the COPS grant that will be submitted before the deadline of March 11, 2020. If the village is given this grant, they will be given the opportunity to hire on a full time officer at the Os-

ceola Police Department and reduce the need for part-time officer coverage of full-time positions. “While there are a lot of difference s between needs and wants when it comes to government planning…this one is tied to the safety of our community,” said Krumenauer. “To me, this is an easy win.” Other Business: The villages of Osceola and Dresser have worked out a payment plan for the recent sewer billing discrepancies. The Village of Dresser will pay out the total $63,810 over three years in 12 payments of $5,317.50 to the Village of Osceola. A special event permit was approved for the Cocoa Crawl event in Osceola. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 29.

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trout management plan with the input of a stakeholder team composed of individuals representing various groups across the state, such as anglers, landowners and farmers. The trout team met twice with the stakeholder group at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to create the plan, and the stakeholder team also reviewed the draft plan. In spring 2019, the department released a draft of the plan to the public and presented it at statewide public meetings for additional public input. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved the plan at the October 2019 meeting. The final version of the plan will be used to guide trout management in Wisconsin over the next 10 years. This plan can be accessed on the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov.

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Fatal head-on collision in Dresser First responders arrived on the scene of a fatal head on collision in the Village of Dresser just north of 1st Street on State Highway 35 at approximately 6:35 p.m. Feb. 12. Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrived to find Dale Peach, 51, of Dresser, in critical condition. He would succumb to his injuries shortly af-

ter being transported to Osceola Medical Center. Peach was traveling southbound in a red Ford Escape on STH 35 when he struck a white Ford Explorer head on occupied by a female driver and juvenile passenger. Both passengers of the Ford Explorer were treated for minor injuries after being transported

to New Richmond Area Hospital. On scene assisting Polk County Sheriff’s Office were St. Croix Falls Police Department, Allied Fire and First Responders – Dresser, Osceola Municipal Ambulance Service, Lakes Area Ambulance Service and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

POLK COUNTY ARRESTS Jason C. Olsen, 44, St. Croix Falls, was arrested February 3 for a probation warrant. Asa Dmitri Merrill, 28, Rice Lake, was arrested February 4 for a Department of Corrections warrant. Kyle Cameron McCasey, 33, Farmington, Minn., was arrested February 6 for OWI (1st). Austin T. Goff, 22, Hudson, was arrested February 8 for OWI (1st). Samantha Rose Prekker, 23, Rice Lake, was

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arrested February 3 for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. Branden Michael Przybycien, 34, Centuria, was arrested February 6 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping. Craig Steven Tietz, 62, Frederic, was arrested February 6 for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana.

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‘Stop the Bleed’ program to empowers school staff to save lives On February 14, Osceola Medical Center’s trauma team and athletic trainer provided “Stop the Bleed� training to the entire Osceola School District its staff within their four public schools. The “Stop the Bleed� program teaches bystanders how to provide immediate aid until first responders can take over care of the injured person. The goal is to control bleeding and prevent death. OMC staff worked collaboratively with OSD to educate school emergency response teams, teachers, and support staff. This training was led by Osceola Medical Center’s Emergency Department Manager Kim Wellumson, RN, and ED physician Bridget McGill, DO, along with Osceola School District’s Director Buildings & Grounds Bob Schmidt. “Educating our community to help stop severe bleeding can be the difference between life and death for an injured person,� said Wellumson. “The donation of the bleeding control kits and education within the schools will empower hundreds to intervene

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Bronze First Place team includes: Clarese Turner (Unity), Skylar Johnson, Goldie Downing (Osceola), Emily Lechman (St. Croix Falls), Leighton Zeto, Kyla Keppel (Osceola), Chloe Waters (North Branch). Not pictured: Kami Koester, Lily Bruggeman (Osceola).

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Flex Gymnastics successful at Farmington TNT Tumble Flex Gymnastics competed in Farmington TNT’s Tumble in the Jungle meet Feb. 1-2. Team scores were outstanding

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Village Board Proceedings The Osceola Village Board met for a regular meeting on January 14, 2020 at the Village Hall/Discovery Center. Village President Jeromy Buberl called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Buberl, Bob Schmidt, Travis Murphy, Van Burch, Deb Rose, Bruce Gilliland, and Tim Anderson. Staff present: Krumenauer, Duncanson, Friendshuh, Waters, Stark. Others present: Various citizens Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson to approve the agenda. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Gilliland to approve the minutes of: a) Regular meeting dated December 10, 2019 b) Special meeting dated December 30, 2019 c) Special meeting dated January 8, 2020 Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Public input and ideas (Limit 5 minutes per speaker) Nancy Beck of 370 Ladd Lane commented on the impact of the recent tax increase. Beck inquired if a full report or inquest will be done and supplied to taxpayers. Krumenauer responded that once the current debt load was paid off, taxes would return to normal and that they would all work together, and major projects would be initiated in the next few years. No one else wished to speak at that time. After several confirmations the public input portion of the meeting was closed by Buberl. 1. Reports a) Staff Reports i. Administration - Krumenauer reported that the Osceola School District has requested a review of the speed limit on US HWY 35 near the School and he will reach out to the State about it. Krumenauer is working with the Village of Dresser to review the sewer billing issues; they agree they owe the money. Krumenauer is surprised there were so few public speakers and stated the decision to raise taxes was not made lightly and all are in a tough position. Tyler Norberg of 101 2nd Ave came forward to speak and stated how surprised he was at how much higher taxes are here than in Minnesota. Norberg asked if we compared our tax rate with other Wisconsin communities and suggested we get a handle on capital investments. i. Police - Pedrys recapped the monthly report and stated December did not have the usual spike in mental health issues. The annual December low light shoot was held. New Years Eve went well and they are finding people do set up designated drivers. Tanner Rebhan the new part time officer now ready for patrol. Pedrys reminded that Community Coffee is held every month at Caribou for citizens to come down to meet and talk to the officers. i. Public Works -Waters stated the milder winter has allowed them to delve into other projects. They have been working on Holiday decorating and removal and banners. Many of them are 20 years old and are falling apart. It is now skating weather and the warming shack is open. December was very busy in WISLR and pavement ratings.

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petitions Flex brought home 31- first place medals, 25- second place medals, and 20-third place medals. The Flex gym-

ii Library-Friendshuh reviewed the Directors report and gave a 2019 year in review power point. Circulation was 73,792 a huge increase from last year, ranking 12th in the IFLS System of 50. This number does not include e-book circulation. Public computer access in 2019 was 4856 times. People use the computers for research, job applications, taxes, and play games. There were 526 new patrons largely due to new space and amenities. More than 4,900 use Osceola for their home library. iii. Fire-Stark reported last month had seven total runs with four in Osceola and the rest mutual aid. The 1972 truck replacement will be delivered the first part of February. The new extractor and drying system is in place for the turnout gear. iv. Building permits-Krumenauer stated December was quiet. 2019 had 22 new homes and total permits valued at $7.4 million. a) Chamber of Commerce/Mainstreet-New board members were introduced by Germaine Ross. The Board went from seven to twelve members. New officers are: Lisa Erickson, Jay Macki Nancy Beck, Anna Lund. 4,500 people were attracted to downtown for events recording over $261,000 in income for the area. The number of volunteers as nearly doubled. The Chamber Board members in attendance had several comments relating to the recent tax increase. 1. Other business – discussion and possible action re: Swearing in of the Village Clerk-Krumenauer administered the oath of office to Village Clerk Frances Duncanson. Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution #20-01 titled “Approval of authorization for banking”. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Gilliland and seconded by Burch to approve the engagement letter for annual audit services by Johnson and Block in the amount of $31,250. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Gilliland and seconded by Schmidt to approve Resolution #20-02 titled “Intent to reimburse expenditures”. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Krumenauer explained this in relation to the purchase and final payment of the 2019 Custom Fire truck. The resolution enables Village the opportunity to refinance capital purchase in the future to save money. It is not fiscally binding and would require final board approval later on. Update on potential gravel quarry expansion Krumenauer commented on the quarry near the Village in the Town of Farmington. He is working with residents to learn more about what is going on and attended the Town of Farmington meeting. Buberl commented the mine has been there 34 years and residents are concerned about expansion. The Town of Farmington has moratorium on permits that would have expired the end of March that has now been extended until the end of June. The Village does not have any official position on the matter. Trustee Rose has attended meetings to gather information so we can provide protection for Village residents who live nearby. Buberl stated he can see both sides as this is a business that wants to expand. Schmidt stated he is a lifelong resident but struggles with telling a businesses they can’t do something and agrees with Rose that future Village expansion lies to the south. Burch stated he agrees but is concerned about the Ridge Road citizens as well. Gilliland stated we need to develop that approach, to be a good neighbor, yet protect our Village and citizens. There is a definite concern and we need to be proactive and balance the needs of all the parties. Anderson stated he is not 100% familiar with all the aspects of the issue but fells it is a good idea for us to hear both perspectives and we need to get the facts of what DNR and other permitting entities cover before charting a path. Village officials will continue to gather

nasts are off to a great start. Their next meet was at the Gina Morri Invitational in St. Paul Feb. 15 and 16.

information. Trudy Lorenz of 809 Oak Ridge Drive encouraged the Board to view the mine and water table and felt science will make us more comfortable. Germaine Ross stated she had nothing against mining but was concerned about truck traffic as a Main Street community. Burch stated trucks come from all directions and questioned how can we regulate it. There was also concern expressed about St. Croix River stewardship. Phillip Mattison stated we need to increase revenues from business and we need out of town money. He questioned stopping expansion because of trucks and stated we need to look for opportunities. Motion by Rose and seconded by Burch to approve Ordinance #20-01: ATV UTV Roll call vote: Ayes-Buberl, Rose, Burch, Murphy, Schmidt, Gilliland, Anderson Nays-0 Mo tion carried. Motion by Burch and seconded by Gilliland to authorization for purchase of Custom Fire Tele-Squirt Fire Truck final amount of $413,170. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Rose and seconded by Gilliland to authorize a letter of support for the Polk County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan grant request. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Abstains-1 (Anderson) Permits and Licenses a) Special Event Permit i. Osceola Firefighters Ball Motion by Burch and seconded by Murphy to approve the Special Event Permit for the Osceola Firefighters Ball. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. a) Licenses i. Class “B” Beer and Class “C” Wine License Motion by Burch and seconded by Anderson to approve the application from the Pizza Cellar for a Class “B” Beer and Class “C” Wine license at 102 Second Avenue. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. 1. Board, Committee, Commission and Agency Reports a. Police and Fire Committee – July 15, 2019 b. Osceola Library Board – November 14, 2019 c. Airport Commission – November 18, 2019 Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Murphy to appove the above listed reports. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. 1. Financial update Krumenauer reviewed tax collections. Motion by Burch and seconded by Gilliland to approval of vouchers payable $1.25 million dollars. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. 1. Discussion of and action on any other appropriate itemsBuberl stated he would like people to be more involved and reminded that decisions made affects all of them including the Board. They are trying to create more openness and communication and it is important to remember that local politics impacts your life a lot. Buberl encouraged the public to consider volunteering, serving on a committee or commission or run for office. Kelly Peterson of 622 Keekview Drive came forward and commented on the tax and utility rate increase. Buberl responded he would talk to her after the meeting as public comments were not reopened. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m by President Buberl Respectfully submitted by Frances Duncanson, MMC-WCPC Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP

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Chieftain wrestlers compete in tough Regional meet in Somerset BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain wrestling squad finished in third place overall in a very tough Regional tournament in Somerset. Baldwin-Woodville earned the top spot by accumulating 217 points. Amery was in second place, just six points behind the Blackhawks. The Chieftains finished third followed by St. Croix Central with Bloomer/Colfax rounding out the top five of the seven teams in the tournament. “Our Regional could’ve easily been the toughest one in our Sectional and I believe the toughest one I’ve ever coached in,” Osceola coach Nate Demulling said. “We finished third as a team, which the boys should be proud of. We have four wrestlers advancing to the Sectional tournament which will be in Osceola.” Osceola’s four advancing wrestlers all placed second with Thomas Oswald (113 pounds), Lucas Sedivy (120), Aaron

Schmidt (145) and Nick Carlson (195) all earning the right keep their season going and now have a chance to punch their ticket to the State tournament in Madison. Oswald (36-4 overall record) will face off against Logan Traut from Northwestern (32-7); Sedivy (23-11) will wrestle Cole Nelson from Ellsworth (21-6); Schmidt 19-12 will be tested by Zeke Sigmund of Medford (35-4); and Carlson (32-8) will wrestle Bryce Burns from Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau/Melrose-Mindoro (39-3) in the first round of action. Oswald had perhaps the most thrilling championship match at the Somerset Regional. In the contest for first place Oswald was paired up against Luke Blanchard of Bloomer/Colfax. After three periods the score was tied forcing sudden victory overtime where Blanchard got the win. Oswald then came back to earn his trip to Sectionals with an 8-5 decision over Tyler Fink of Baldwin-Woodville. “My second place

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Osceola’s Thomas Oswald notched his 100th career win and a trip to Sectionals as well with a win over Tyler Fink of Baldwin-Woodville. Osceola placed third at the Regional meet and has four wrestlers advancing to Sectionals this Saturday in Osceola.

match had two possible outcomes, lose and have my season end, or win and continue to compete for a State run,” Oswald said. “I knew that this match was the deciding factor of my season, so there was definitely some pressure. However, I didn’t let the pressure

get to my head and I was able to come back from my loss in the finals and qualify for Sectionals.” It was a special day for Oswald, a junior, at Regionals as he earned the 100th win of his career. “Speaking of 100 win holders, Thomas Oswald joined that club last

Saturday as he earned his 100th and qualified for Sectionals at the same time,” Demulling noted. “Tommy had a gritty performance and wrestled not at 100%, as so many wrestlers do. He was ill during the week and almost wasn’t able to wrestle Saturday.

That made the win extra special.” Osceola had three wrestlers, Drew Willeman (126), Jacob Sedivy (138) and Tyler Johnson (285) just missing advancing to Sectionals by virtue of their third place SEE WRESTLING, PAGE 23

Girls win in overtime thriller Boys drop a pair of close decisions on the court

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For the second week in a row the Osceola Chieftain girls basketball team beat a team that was above them in the standings while playing on the road. Osceola defeated Baldwin-Woodville by two points a couple weeks ago and turned the trick again last week by defeating the Ellsworth Panthers in Ellsworth, in a game that wasn’t decided until an overtime session. The Chieftains ended their week with a loss to a tough New Richmond squad that has lost just once in the Middle Border conference this season and is 16-3 overall. “We had the hot hand right out of the gate,” Osceola coach Mike Haase said about the Osceola win in Ellsworth. “We jumped out to a 24-4, then a 27-7 lead. That is when Ellsworth’s Autumn Earney turned on the switch. She finished the first half with 19 points and tallied 36 for the night.” The Chieftains shot the ball well all night and ended the game shooting 47% from the floor. With the scored tied at 52 Osceola turned the ball over and the Panthers made them pay, converting an offensive rebound into a

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Chieftain Ellie Gillespie fights for position for a rebound against New Richmond’s Audrey Feuerer. Osceola split a pair of MBC games last week.

bucket with one minute to play. The Chieftains struck back. “Kaili Bradway brought the ball up the court quickly and found a wide open Ellie Gillespie in the corner where she knocked down a huge 3-pointer to give us a 55-54 lead,” Haase explained. Earney then got the lead back for Ellsworth converting a pair of free throws. Chieftain Emily Fox tied the game on

a charity toss with 12 seconds to play, sending the game into overtime. In overtime Osceola’s Mallory Johnson and Hattie Fox combined to score all nine of the Chieftain points. The Chieftain defense dug in and held Ellsworth to five in overtime to secure another big road win. “This game was a rollercoaster from having SEE OHS GBB, PAGE 23

It is no secret that the Osceola Chieftain boys basketball team could use a few more wins. Last week Osceola came close in a pair of contests, first at Barron against the Bears and then at home against the St. Croix Central Panthers. The Chieftains had their chances in both games but could not get the key stop on defense when needed or could not convert in their offensive set with a chance to tie or take the lead. New Richmond and Prescott currently share the top spot in the Middle Border conference race with 10-1 records. St. Croix Central and Somerset are tied for third place in the MBC with 7-4 marks. The game in Barron was close throughout. The Bears held a slim two point advantage at intermission and added another two points to their victory margin after the break. The final score had the Bears on top 44-40. “Last Monday night in Barron ended a pretty tough stretch for us and

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Senior Josh Mork gets a good look inside against the St. Croix Central Panthers. Osceola dropped a pair of close games last week but remain focused on the upcoming games.

we played like it,” Osceola coach Jacob Meyer said. “We did some good things and made the game really competitive. However we gave

up 21 points to Barron’s offensive rebounds and that was ultimately the difference in the game.” SEE OHS BBB, PAGE 22

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SCOREBOARD BOWLING FRIENDLY VALLEY WOMEN’S LEAGUE Feb. 12, 2020 Osceola Cleaners 65 Osceola Lanes 65 The Golden Girls 61 Scott’s Tire 59 Sue’s Bar & Grill 55.5 PY’s Lil Devils 53.5 Hauge Dental 53 Truhlsen Chiropractic 51.5 Horse Creek Store 49.5 Friendly Bar 44 Cascade BP 32 200: Kim Foster, 204; Carrie Larson, 202, 201; Jess Cameau, 201. 500: Carrie Larson, 549; Kim Foster, 513; Lori Parks, 502. High game and series: Hauge Dental, 657, 1817.

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Senior Declan Greenquist gets a shot from behind the three point line in the Saints’ 75-48 win over the Frederic Vikings.

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Sophomore Sidrah Edwards grabs an offensive rebound during the Saints versus Luck Cardinals basketball game on Feb. 11.

SCF boys remain in hunt for Lakeland title BY COACH CHAD HALL

When and Where: Feb. 11 at St. Croix Falls Outcome: St. Croix Falls 74, Luck 68 (overtime) Summary: St. Croix Falls did what they had to do to keep their chances alive for a West Lakeland conference title. The Saints defeated the visiting Luck Cardinals in an overtime thriller. With the game tied at 62 points each heading into the extra session SCF outscored the Cardinals 12-6 in overtime to earn the win. Highlights: Both teams had a quartet of players in double figures. Kullan Parks led the Saints with 17 points followed by Declan Greenquist and Payton Christenson with a dozen each. Trevor LaMirande added 10 points for the home team. Comments: “Big overtime win to knock off Luck, one of the leaders of the Lakeland Conference,” St. Croix Falls coach Chad Hall said. “The win gives us an outside chance to tie for the conference lead with a win and some help. Four players in double figures certainly helped out offensively. Our defense was really good at times but was exceptional in the overtime period to close out the game.” When and Where: Feb. 14 at Frederic Outcome: St. Croix Falls 75, Frederic 48

Saints finish undefeated in West Lakeland conference When and Where: Feb. 10 at Prescott Outcome: St. Croix Falls 66, Prescott 49 (non-conference) Summary: The Saint Croix Falls Saints continued their non-conference tour of Middle Border conference teams with an impressive win over the Prescott Cardinals. Prescott leads the MBC with a 12-0 record and is now 17-3 overall. The Saints have gone 6-0 against MBC teams so far this season. Highlights: Olivia Miron led SCF in scoring netting 24 points. Brianna McCurdy and sister Emily added 13 and 12 points respectively. When and Where: February 11th at St. Croix Falls Outcome: St. Croix Falls 74, Luck 24 Summary: Once again St. Croix Falls was stellar on offense and stifling on defense in their West Lakeland conference game with Luck. Highlights: Emily McCurdy led the Saints scoring with 23 points followed by Olivia Miron with 15. Kaylee Miron dropped in 10 points for the Saints. When and Where: February 14th at Frederic Outcome: St. Croix Falls 75, Frederic 31 Summary: The Saints claimed another West Lakeland conference crown with a win over the Vikings in Frederic. This is

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First spring migrants are back

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he big Valentine’s Day freeze was just 24 hours away when I was sitting on a plastic bucket on a favorite local lake, trying to catch enough fish for fish tacos. I’m wondering if the fish will have lock jaw with the cold front coming or will they be on a feeding frenzy with a storm forecasted. Although I was focused on the fish flasher that’s lit up like a Christmas tree, I am super distracted by a distant sound that caught me completely off guard. Listening intently hoping to hear it again, my enthusiasm was rewarded Wild River by another and then another sound. The Horned Larks are back! Many Trails consider the Horned Lark to be Jim Bennett our first spring migrant to return,

although some are often around all winter, often seen with Snow Buntings Horned Larks are more easily spotted as the snow melts, especially closer to March; their yellow face, black mask, and horned like feathers stick straight up like ears. They are common across North America from Mexico to Alaska and the upper reaches of Canada. If they are hit with a March snowstorm they seek out little tufts of grass and appear after the storm singing all the while, like the one I heard from my bucket on the frozen lake. They nest early, often in late March, so heavy March snows can cause trouble. About 7” tall, they don’t get the publicity of many early migrants like Robins and Bluebirds, mostly because they inhabit SEE BENNETT, PAGE 19

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Feb. 20 vs. Baldwin-Woodville. Feb. 27. at Ellsworth. Feb. 28 vs. Unity. Chieftain Boys Basketball Osceola at Barron (unofficial) February 10, 2020 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Hall 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jensen 3 3 0 0 4 15 G Slater 1 0 0 0 2 2 Schultz 3 0 1 2 4 7 Mork 0 0 0 0 2 0 Maxon 3 0 2 3 1 8 Krentz 1 0 0 0 0 2 Measner 3 0 0 0 3 6 Totals 14 3 3 5 17 40 Barron Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Baumgard 0 1 1 2 1 4 AnWilliams 1 0 2 4 1 4 AuWilliams 0 0 0 0 1 0 CaiLaLbrty 1 1 2 4 2 7 Mullikin 0 1 0 0 1 3 Jerome 2 0 0 0 0 4 Amundson 0 1 2 2 0 5 CarLaLbrty 4 0 1 5 3 9 Lettner 4 0 0 0 2 8 Totals 12 4 8 17 11 44 Score by Halves 1 2 Final OHS 22 18 40 BHS 24 20 44 Chieftain Boys Basketball St. Croix Central at Osceola (unofficial) February 13, 2020 St. Croix Central Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Kopacz 2 0 0 0 0 4 Pettit 2 2 1 3 3 11 Hackbarth 0 2 0 0 4 6 Trainor 2 0 0 0 2 4 Mousel 0 1 0 0 0 3 Siler 5 1 10 15 1 23 Klin 3 0 2 5 4 8 Hinzman 0 0 2 3 5 2 Totals 14 6 15 26 19 61 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Hall 4 0 2 2 2 10 Jensen 1 0 0 0 2 2 G Slater 0 2 2 2 3 8 Schultz 1 0 1 4 4 3 Mork 1 0 0 0 0 2 B Slater 0 0 2 2 0 2 Maxon 1 1 0 0 2 5 Krentz 0 0 0 0 4 0 Measner 5 0 3 6 2 13 Totals 13 3 10 16 19 45 Score by Halves 1 2 Final SCCHS 27 34 61 OHS 20 25 45 Middle Border Conference Boys Basketball Standings February 15, 2020 Team Conf. Overall New Richmond 10-1 16-2 Prescott 10-1 15-6 St. Croix Central 7-4 14-5 Somerset 7-4 12-7 Baldwin-Woodville 6-5 11-8 Ellsworth 3-8 7-12 Osceola 1-10 2-15 Amery 0-11 0-19 Scores February 10 Osceola 44, Barron 40 (non-conference) St. Croix Central 66, Durand 60 (non-conference) February 11 Baldwin-Woodville 56, Barron 48 (non-conference) New Richmond 68, River Falls 59 (non-conference) February 13 St. Croix Central 61, Osceola 45 Prescott 88, Somerset 76 New Richmond 89, Amery 34 Baldwin-Woodville 62, Ellsworth 58 February 15 St. Croix Central 87, Stanley-Boyd 67 (non-conference)

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Totals 15 8 14 25 18 68 St. Croix Falls Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Oye 0 2 0 0 1 6 Greenquist 3 2 0 0 3 12 LaMirande 0 2 4 4 0 10 VanBuskirk 2 0 0 0 2 4 Chrstnson 5 0 2 5 4 12 Lessman 0 1 3 4 2 6 Mysicka 3 0 1 2 4 7 Parks 6 0 5 7 4 17 Totals 19 7 15 22 20 74 Score by Halves 1 2 OT Final LHS 28 34 6 68 SCFHS 37 25 12 74 Saints Boys Basketball St. Croix Falls at Frederic (unofficial) February 14, 2020 St. Croix Falls Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Oye 6 2 2 2 1 20 Schmidt 0 1 0 0 0 3 Greenquist 4 0 1 1 3 9 LaMirande 0 0 0 1 2 0 Stelton 1 0 1 2 0 3 VanBuskirk 0 0 1 2 1 1 Chrstnson 3 1 5 5 3 14 Lessman 5 0 0 0 2 10 Mysicka 2 0 1 2 2 5 Parks 4 0 0 1 0 8 Becker 1 0 0 1 1 2 Totals 26 4 11 17 15 75 Frederic Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Lahti 2 1 2 3 1 9 Ones 0 0 0 0 1 0 Tinman 0 0 1 2 3 1 Lillehaug 2 0 2 2 1 6 Maatta 1 0 0 0 0 2 Rank 2 0 0 1 2 4 Dreier 7 0 9 13 3 23 Nick 0 1 0 0 3 3 Engen 0 0 0 0 3 0 Ovik 0 0 0 2 2 0 Totals 14 2 14 23 19 48 Score by Halves 1 2 Final SCFHS 35 40 75 FHS 25 23 48 West Lakeland Boys Basketball Standings February 15, 2020 Team Conf. Overall Unity 9-2 15-3 St. Croix Falls 8-3 14-4 Luck 8-3 12-5 Grantsburg 7-4 11-7 Webster 4-8 9-10 Siren 2-10 5-13 Frederic 2-10 4-15 Scores February 10 Luck 74, Glenwood City 27 (non-conference) February 11 St. Croix Falls 74, Luck 68 Webster 57, Frederic 45 Unity 53, Grantsburg 34 February 13 Unity 51, Webster 43 February 14 St. Croix Falls 75, Frederic 48 Luck 69, Siren 55

OHS GIRLS BASKETBALL Feb. 20 at Amery. Chieftain Girls Basketball Osceola at Ellsworth (unofficial) February 11, 2020 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Bradway 1 0 2 4 1 4 Gillespie 1 1 1 1 4 6 E Fox 3 4 1 2 0 19 H Fox 4 3 2 4 3 19 Johnson 8 0 1 1 3 17 Totals 17 8 7 12 11 65 Ellsworth Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Carlson 1 0 1 2 1 3 Nugent 2 2 1 2 4 11 Bach 0 1 0 0 1 3 Puhrmann 3 0 0 0 2 6 Giese 0 0 0 0 4 0 Vogel 0 0 2 3 3 2 Earney 13 2 4 6 2 36 Totals 19 5 8 13 17 61 Score by Halves 1 2 OT Final OHS 31 25 9 65 EHS 26 30 5 61 Chieftain Girls Basketball New Richmond at Osceola (unofficial) February 14, 2020 New Richmond Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Blaszcyzk 4 2 4 7 1 18 Aune 0 0 0 0 3 0 Kling 2 0 2 4 2 6 Brown 0 0 0 2 0 0 Hagman 3 0 2 4 1 8 Montreal 1 0 1 2 3 3 Ballard 0 0 0 0 2 0 DeYoung 2 0 5 6 2 9 Feuerer 3 0 1 1 2 7 Brlw-Sagr 0 0 0 0 2 0 Totals 15 2 15 26 18 51 Osceola Individuals 2’s 3’s FTM FTA F TP Ulrich 0 0 0 0 2 0 Bradway 0 0 2 4 2 2 Gillespie 1 1 0 2 4 5 E Fox 0 2 0 1 2 6 H Fox 1 0 3 5 1 5 Kremer 0 0 0 0 1 0 Gourley 0 0 0 0 1 0 Johnson 1 0 0 0 2 2 Branum 0 0 0 0 2 0 See 1 0 0 0 0 2

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St. Croix Falls wrestlers win Regional Prep for team and individual Sectionals BY COACH JOE RAYGOR

When and where: Feb. 15 at St. Croix Falls. Outcome: St. Croix Falls finished in first place with 286.5 team points. Cumberland earned the runner-up spot with a score of 139. Highlights: “We crowned seven champions with Luke Thaemert (106 pounds), Mason Will (120), Zack Clark (138), Kole Marko (145), Bennett Bergmann (152), McKinley Erickson (195), and Tanner Gaffey (285) all placing first,” St. Croix Falls coach Joe Raygor said. “Overall, we advanced 11 wrestlers to Sectionals and qualified for the team Sectionals semifinal.” Graidy Guggisberg (160), James Kemp (170), Calan Leahy (182) and Kyle Zehm (220) all placed second in their respective weight division and will be competing at Sectionals along with the seven first place finishers. Comments: “We suffered some minor injuries this week in training which added some adversity for the guys,” Raygor said. “I was deeply impressed by some of the guys’ toughness to grit

it out. It’s hard to teach toughness. Mason Will (120) showed a lot of heart to win the way he did. He’s banged up but just continues to go out there and fight. We had some significant wins that stuck out to me. Sam Glenna at (132) ended the day beating a tough Cameron opponent who beat him at conference. McKinley Erickson (195) is another one who has lost to the Cumberland three times this year and finally beat him in the Regional finals. We preach, believe in the process and trust your training and he’s a perfect example of that. Small adjustments made the difference. Many of our hammers continued to impress and are looking great for some post-season runs. Kole Marko and Tanner Gaffey cruised through their competition. Both guys have lofty goals for the end of the season.” Upcoming: Tuesday we’ll be in Cumberland for team sectionals facing Boyceville,” Raygor said. “The winner will face the winner of Phillips and Stratford in the finals for the chance to go to team State. Next Saturday is Sectionals in Edgar where only the top three wrestlers (in each weight division) qualify for State. This time of year in wrestling is special. You can feel it in the air. It’s important we stay focused and use that energy to be as prepared as possible.”

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St. Croix Falls wrestler Mason Will won his 120 weight class this weekend, advancing to Sectionals.

Osceola qualifies 11 athletes for State powerlifting meet BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain powerlifters took their show on the road and came back from Elk Mound with some very impressive performances. Osceola reached a total of 10 lifters qualifying for the State meet after competing in Elk Mound and added an 11th lifter to the State roster in the ‘Last Chance’ meet held in Osceola last Saturday. State qualifiers from Osceola include Paige Dvorak, John Klugow, Nevaeh Noonan, Sawyer Federation, Sydney Regan, Jacob Regan, Matthew Slechta, Elvis Cormican, Keegan Saloka, Robert Conde and Connor Hinze. The meet will be held in Appleton on March 7-8. “Highlight of the day was John Klugow qualifying for State,” Osceola coach Jeff Hahn said about his athletes competing in Elk Mound.

“John has worked very hard to accomplish his goal of qualifying. It was great to be able to be able to load a deadlift that would qualify him and then watch him pull it up. John is a great leader by example in the weight room.” “When I deadlifted 440 pounds to qualify for the State meet, I was super excited since it was a goal of mine since my freshman year,” Klugow said. “There were times when I doubted I would make it to State, but the coaches were always there with encouragement and advice. I know I couldn’t have reached my goal without all of their help.” Hahn and his assistant coaches work hard with the lifters at practice but the meets become even more hectic. “With our meets having six platforms running at the same time, having a good assistant coaching staff is crucial to success,” Hahn noted.

“We are very fortunate to have a great group in Amanda Noonan, Jordan Braund, Ben Peterson, Brian Hayman and Brad Struemke.” The coaches had their athletes amped up at Elk Mound knowing that time was running short to qualify for State. They know the limitations of the lifters but also know what they are capable of and want to safely push their limits. Osceola secured three first place finishes and three second place finishes as well in Elk Mound. Syd Regan, Keegan Saloka and Robert Conde placed first for the Chieftains with Nevaeh Noonan, Elvis Cormican and Jacob Regan earning the runner-up spots in their respective weight division. Syd Regan, competing in the women’s 242+ pound division, had best lifts of 360 in the squat, 140 in the bench press and 355 in the deadlift

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for a total of 855 pounds. Saloka won the men’s 123 pound division with best lifts of 250 in the squat, 155 in the bench and 300 in the deadlift for a total of 705 pounds. Conde won the men’s 242 pound division with best lifts

of 480 in the squat, 300 in the bench and 455 in the deadlift for a total of 1,235. “Our lifters took a lot of shots at PRs (personal records) with their second lifts and completed them,” Hahn said. “It

NPS to burn brush piles, Feb. 25 – March 31 St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor in February and March of 2020. These burns may take place Feb. 25 - March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns to remove brush piles created from invasive species removal, which is part of a larger effort to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. The areas where piles are to be burned are: • Arcola; located in Washington County, four miles north of Stillwater, Minnesota. The site has 20 piles and is in being restored to native prairie and oak savanna. • Rice Lake Flats; located in St. Croix County, five miles northwest of Somerset, Wisconsin. This site has approximately 40 piles. The area will be restored to oak savanna and native prairie. • Tewksbury; located in Polk County, one mile southwest of Osceola, Wiscon-

sin. This site has approximately five piles. The area will be restored to oak savanna and native prairie. • Peaslee; located in Polk County, two miles west of Dresser, Wisconsin. This site is a large island in the St. Croix River and has approximately 10 piles. The area will be restored to oak savanna. • Osceola Glade; located in Polk County, two miles west of Dresser, Wisconsin. This site has approximately 15 piles. The area will be restored to oak savanna. • St. Croix Shores; located in Chisago County, four miles north of Taylors Falls, Minnesota. This site has approximately 20 piles. The area will be restored to oak forest. • Springbrook Savanna; this site, along the Namekagon River, has approximately five piles. It is located about one quarter mile northeast of Springbrook, Wisconsin, in Washburn County. The site is being restored to savanna and will be planted following pile burning. The NPS has developed detailed plans for pile burning and the fires are carried

out by trained and certified personnel. The plans address temperature, relative humidity, wind, and other conditions under which a burn can take place, protection of adjacent properties, communications, needed manpower and equipment, safety, and other considerations. The piles will be burned while surrounding vegetation is not flammable. If conditions are not favorable on the day when burning is planned or while piles are still hot, the burn will be rescheduled or piles may be extinguished. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway’s Fire Management Plan is available for viewing on the park’s website: http:// www.nps.gov/sacn/parkmgmt/firemanagement.htm For additional information, contact the St. Croix River Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, at 715-483-2274. Updates regarding the planned brush pile burning will be posted to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway website and Facebook page when exact days and specific locations are determined.

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O Wright 0 0 0 4 0 0 Totals 4 3 5 16 17 22 Score by Halves 1 2 Final NRHS 36 15 51 OHS 9 13 22 Middle Border Conference Girls Basketball Standings February 15, 2020 Team Conf. Overall Prescott 12-0 17-3 New Richmond 11-2 17-4 Amery 9-4 14-6 Somerset 6-7 9-11 Ellsworth 5-8 8-12 Baldwin-Woodville 4-9 6-14 Osceola 3-9 7-13 St. Croix Central 1-12 1-20 Scores February 10 St. Croix Falls 66, Prescott 49 (non-conference)

February 11 Osceola 65, Ellsworth 61 Amery 40, New Richmond 37 Prescott 47, Baldwin-Woodville 42 Somerset 66, St. Croix Central 55 February 13 Somerset 71, Grantsburg 52 (non-conference) Ellsworth 75, Turtle Lake 40 (non-conference) February 14 New Richmond 51, Osceola 22 Amery 45, Somerset 43 Prescott 68, Ellsworth 55 Baldwin-Woodville 55, St. Croix Central 46

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FHS 18 13 31 West Lakeland Girls Basketball Standings February 15, 2020 ]Team Conf. Overall St. Croix Falls 12-0 20-0 Unity 9-2 16-3 Siren 5-7 12-7 Luck 5-7 8-12 Frederic 4-8 7-12 Grantsburg 3-8 8-11 Webster 3-9 6-15 Scores February 10 St. Croix Falls 66, Prescott 59 Clayton 59, Luck 57 (non-conference) February 11 St. Croix Falls 72, Luck 24 Frederic 51, Webster 43 Unity 82, Grantsburg 47 February 13 Unity 73, Webster 28 Somerset 71, Grantsburg 52 (non-conference) February 14 St. Croix Falls 75, Frederic 31 Luck 63, Siren 46 February 15 Siren 2, BayďŹ eld 0 (forfeit) (non-conference)

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fourth straight undefeated conference title for St. Croix Falls.

Highlights: Olivia Miron led the SCF scoring with 18 points followed by Lucia Neuman with 14 and Kaylee Miron with 13.

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Trey Jensen led Osceola with 15 points with Logan Maxon adding eight and Josh Schultz seven. At first glance the score of the game against St. Croix Central implies that the contest wasn’t close. True, the final score had the Panthers on top 61-45 but the game was much closer than the score would indicate. After SCC had leads of 13-4, 16-6 and 20-10 the Chieftains fought back against

a very good Panther team. Osceola went on a 10-2 scoring run on a pair of hoops by both Ashton Measner and Jacob Hall and a pair of charity tosses by Garrett Slater to cut the Central lead to 22-20. St. Croix Central closed out the first half by scoring five straight and took a 27-20 lead into the halftime locker room. St. Croix Central led by five, 34-29, when Maxon launched a 3-point bomb to cut the Chieftain deficit to 34-32 with 9:57 to play. Osceola was down 38-36

after a Schultz free throw with 7:36 remaining but then SCC got hot from long range. The Panthers built a 45-36 lead before the Chieftains cut it to 45-40 with 4:45 left on the clock. Osceola then ran out of gas as SCC pulled away to win by 16. “I really liked how our guys responded against St. Croix Central,” Meyer said. “St. Croix Central is a very physical team and our focus for the week was to match their physicality. I thought our boys did a very good job of that. We

played very physical defense and had bodies flying after loose basketballs. I thought it was the best overall game we have played, against a top tier team in our league. We also had a few guys in foul trouble in the first half and I thought Jacob Hall and Garret Slater had some great minutes during that stretch. I am hoping that we keep playing physical like we did against St. Croix Central going into this week.” Measner led the Osceola scoring with 13 points followed

by Hall with 10. Slater added eight points to the Chieftain total. With the close loses behind then Osceola looks to learn from the games and move on. “We are going to try and stay focused on what is in front of us, rather than what’s already happened,” Osceola senior Josh Mork said. “Our goal is to build some momentum going into playoffs and make a run from there.”

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0.The girls are excited

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page 23

points and Jared Lessman

26min
pages 18-22

to the Saint’s point bucket

18min
pages 14-16

Falls

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page 17

2 and has one conference

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