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New bill designed to support local media, small businesses

BY NEALY CORCORAN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Assembly Bill 762, which would provide small businesses that purchase advertising in local media outlets with a 50% tax credit, was recently presented to the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

The bill was co-authored by State Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Beth Bennett, Executive Director of Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA).

Under the bill, the tax credit would be capped at $5,000 and would expire after five years. Businesses with fewer than 100 full-time employees and less than $10 million in revenue would be eligible to receive the credits and ads would have to be placed with Wisconsin-based media, including newspapers, radio, television and online news sites.

Following a public hearing held in January, industry representatives: Richard Lee with the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, Mike Hollihan of Multi Media Channels, The (Minoqua) Lakeland Times, Wisconsin News Association (WNA) President Gregg Walker, and WNA Executive director Beth Bennett testified on behalf of the bill for the WNA. The legislation is similar to a provision

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in the federal Local Journalism Sustainability Act, which was introduced last summer. Despite receiving bipartisan support and 78 sponsors and a portion of the proposal (a payroll tax credit for local media) was included in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan.

When the original tax credits for advertisers were dropped from the federal legislation, Bennett and Novak decided to move forward.

“The best way for local businesses to reach its intended audience is through local media,” said WNA executive director Beth Bennett.

“The tax credit created by this legislation will potentially make additional advertising dollars available to enhance that audience messaging. Local advertising, in turn, plays a vital role in sustaining the essential local journalism that sustains our democracy.”

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Marko finishes senior season with state title

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

It’s the most elusive club when it comes to high school wrestling in the state of Wisconsin: four-time State Champions.

Heading into the State Individual Wrestling Meet this past weekend in Madison, only 19 people have done it.

This weekend three more people earned the honor including St. Croix Falls’ Kole Marko.

Marko captured the Division 3 160-pound weight title thanks to a 5-4 decision over Poynette’s Cash Stewart. Marko’s three wins improved his record to 42-0 on the year.

He won the 138-pound title in 2019, the 145-pound title in 2020 and the 152-pound title last year. His older brother, Hunter Marko, was also a four-time state champion at Amery.

“In my mind, Kole cemented himself as the best wrestler in SCF history and one of the best in Wisconsin history,” SCF coach Joe Raygor explained.

“Kole has worked extremely hard and endured incredible losses in his journey. The best part though about Kole is he’s a better human being than a wrestler. Truly an amazing achievement and I’m really excited to see him continue his success at the next level.”

Raygor also added Marko surrendered one takedown against him all year.

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Kole Marko of St. Croix Falls won his fourth straight WIAA State wrestling title. Each year he won in a different weight class.

School District: Updates and community Information meetings

BY NEALY CORCORAN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Osceola School District is holding Community Information meetings for the public to learn more about the two-year, Non-Recurring Operational Referendum that will be presented to voters April 5, 2022.

An operational Referendum asks voters for permission to exceed the state-imposed revenue limit for the purpose of funding annual school operations. Costs asso-

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ciated for school operations include (but are not limited to) teacher and support staff salary and benefits, student technology software and devices, curriculum and student programming utilities, staffing and transportation costs.

The next Community Information meetings will be held March 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Intermediate School Media Room. The following meeting will be held March 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the High

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For more information visit https://sites. google.com/osceolak12. org/2022-osd-referendum/home.

Building Updates/ Correction Last week, the SUN reported on the phase three project bids that part of the $10 million Project Referendum. The phase three bids were presented by Building and Grounds Director, Bob Schmidt, to the Osceola School board at the February meeting.

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The article stated that the estimated bid for the secure entrance at the middle school was 1,387,000. The bid was stated as $1,818,000.

The actual bid is $1,804,686 which brings the increased cost of the project is $417,686.

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Darryl Christensen denied sentence modification

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It was a new judge, same result for Darryl Christensen as he sought tto have his p prison senttence modified.

Judge A Angeline E. W Winton of W Washburn Christensen Ch i t C County, who took over the case when Judge Eugene Harrington retired in 2019, denied Christensen’s motion Feb. 22.

“Ultimately, when this court reviews Judge Harrington’s sentence, this does come down to an ultimate determination of the seriousness of the offense and the protection of the public,” Winton said during her nearly half hour decision.

Christensen was sentenced to 30 years of initial confinement and 30 years of extended supervision Feb. 1, 2016 after pleading guilty to five counts of second-degree sexual assault by correctional staff.

Christensen admitted to having sexual intercourse with five female inmates while he was employed as a jailer by Polk County.

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Christensen sought post-conviction relief in 2019. Harrington heard and denied Christensen’s first appeal in 2019. In his ruling, Harrington noted the maximum sentence was 40 years and up to $100,000 for each of the five counts.

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals denied Christensen’s appeal for post-conviction relief in December of 2020.

Christensen filed the current motion Sept 2, 2021.

Winton heard the motion in November, then rescheduled the hearing to Dec. 21. Winton noted she had reviewed the case file in depth.

Christensen’s motion extensively talked about what occurred at sentencing Feb. 1, 2016.

Wilton summarized the motion “Court (Harrington) gave little to no consideration to the sentencing factors required under Gallion other than the seriousness of the offense. Christensen believes the sentence imposed by former Judge Eugene Harrington is unduly harsh and excessive and constitutes an erroneous exercise of discretion. Defense Attorney Nelson did not incorporate or seek a psychosexual evaluation

of Christensen and did not provide additional character letters and other information.”

Winton noted there were many character letters submitted with the motion.

The State of Wisconsin opposed the motion as untimely, noting no new factors had been raised.

Winton summarized the law regarding appeals to modify a sentence. A defendant has 90 days to move to modify a sentence. The judge noted that time has passed.

Winton explained her examination of whether or not a new factor exists. Even though the time frame to modify the sentence has passed, Winton noted “(the) court has authority to modify sentence when it is unduly harsh or unconscionable.”

Reading from the transcripts, Winton noted Harrington did consider character, rehabilitative needs and the need to protect the community.

“Ultimately, when this court reviews Judge Harrington’s sentence, this does come down to an ultimate determination of the seriousness of the offense and the protection of the public,” Winton said.

“The mere fact that the court may not have the voluminous amount of character letters, this court finds in this case is not a new factor,” Winton said.

“I don’t believe the ultimate issue of Mr. Christensen’s character in the community was at the heart of the determination at the time,” she said.

Harrington noted Christensen had engaged in victim blaming calling the victims names, calling one an “exhibitionist,” describing another as “raunchy” and that they had danced provocatively.

“In terms of the need to protect the public, Harrington began to discuss Christensen’s intelligence and this really gets to where the court, I believe, analyzed this in the manner that Assistant Attorney General Kaiser did,” Winton said.

“The court analyzed this in terms of a power and control scenario whether or not Mr. Christensen was in his position in law enforcement or in another type of occupation, what the court indicated is Mr. Christensen’s intelligence, the careful manner in which he committed his crimes,

concealing his actions, in this case from the view of the cameras,” Winton said.

“Talked about his predatory nature and the fact that he didn’t have to work in corrections to create a power imbalance in the future to victimize more people.

Concluding: Darryl Christensen, merely because he is never going to be a jailer again given the behavior and the pattern of behavior we have seen here today in the context of this case, society needs to be protected from Mr. Christensen and his particularized predatory behavior,” Winton said.

“The court does not find anything remiss in terms of consideration of the Gallion factors in the court’s determination at the time of original sentencing. Nor frankly do I find that the sentence was unduly harsh or unconscionable give the considerations. I think there is something to be said about waiting to file until a new judge takes the bench so to speak, but regardless of that, I have gone back and reviewed Judge Harrington’s determination in this case and frankly I don’t find that the defendant has presented

evidence showing to this court that the sentence although it was not what originally the state and the defendant had presented as a joint recommendation.,” Winton said.

“Court does not find that it is unduly harsh or unconscionable. I do find that Judge Harrington considered the appropriate factors. He put a considerable amount of time and ultimately, he determined that it would unduly depreciate the seriousness of the offense to adopt the joint recommendation of the parties. As noted, even though I am denying the defendant’s motion, I don’t believe there is any new factor for the court to consider. Court was aware as noted of Mr. Christensen’s good character and standing in the community and is likely aware of his rehabilitation since, but rehabilitation is not a new factor and at this point the court does not find that the lack of a preparation of a psychosexual evaluation at the time constitutes a new factor as well. So, for those reasons, at this time, the court is denying the defendant’s motion,” Winton concluded.

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The Master Angler Program provides recognition for students who

have pursued and caught quality fish based on established length criteria and have expanded their fishing knowledge by pursuing a variety of different species of fish.

Drew Pingel earned his third consecutive Master Angler Award by

catching 10 different species of fish that qualified.

Nick Nissen earned his second consecutive Master Angler Award by catching 10 different species of fish that qualified.

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Award by catching 11 different species of fish that qualified.

The Master Angler program runs annually from Feb. 1 through Jan. 31. Students are first eligible for the program starting Feb. 1 of their eighth grade year.

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Osceola Writers Group

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The Friends of the Osceola Library meets on the fourth Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of the Discovery Center (Third St. entrance). New members welcome. Come help us plan and implement programs that support our library.

The Osceola Writers Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m., in the Osceola Senior Center.

Available on Zoom, email rmussell@att.net. (312) 524-3934.

River Valley Stitchers

River Valley Stitchers meet on the third Saturday of each month in the Osceola Senior Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Participants bring their own projects to work on.

New members welcome.

For more info contact mkmcelrath@hotmail. com.

Used book sale The Friends of the Osceola Library used book sale is the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Discovery Center.

Learn the Bible Every Tuesday and Thursday morning Osceola Middle Schoolers have the opportunity to learn the Bible during specials. An Osceola Community Church van will pick them up and return them on time. Contact the Middle School Office for details.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola. For more information: Nancy, 715-553-3998.

Bingo Bingo hits the Osceola Senior Center every Friday at 1 p.m. with prizes.

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Senior Citizens meet

Seniors on the Go meet Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for 3-13 cards at the Osceola Senior Center.

St. Croix Chaplaincy offers a free, online grief support group on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Find the link to the Zoom meetings at Facebook. com/stcroixchaplaincy.

For more information: 651-239-8441 or email

Osceola Senior Citizens Club will meet at noon in the Osceola Senior Center. Program presented by Osceola Medical Center Dietitian. 55 years of age or older is welcome. For a ride call (715) 294-4566.

treats which will help her to focus on obedience training. She would benefit from another dog but will also be okay with a loving caregiver to show her the way. Kira plays with other dogs with the determination of a puppy that the fun never ends but she is respectful

when they say “Enough.”

Kira is a young pup ready to find her active, forever home.

Ranger is a tall Husky Mix; he is still waiting. Ranger has been at the shelter for two and a half months.

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Hallway Walking Osceola Intermediate School and Osceola Elementary School: Monday, Tuesdsay, Wednesday and Thursday, 6- 7:45 p.m., when school is in session.

FREE Please wear clean athletic shoes, bring your own water bottle. Wet boots can be placed in the building entrance on a rug, coats can be left on hallway hooks.

Princess Camp: March 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Osceola Intermediate School, fee charged For girls age 4 through 5th grade.

Enjoy fun princess activities including a royal luncheon, crafts and more. Questions?

Contact osceolaroyalty@gmail.com or ComEd@osceolak12. org, 715-294-4601.

Family Open Gym Basketball: OMS Gym 4:30 -6 p.m. March 6, 20 and 27. Fee charged.

Families are invited to use the Middle School gym for basketball.

Participants should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. Be sure to bring your own aired up basketball . Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and parents/guardians are expected to supervise their children.

Parents must remain with children during open gym times.

Piano and Voice Lessons with Instructor Marissa Dodge: Wednesdays after school, fee charged.

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Katy is a one and a half year old Doberman mix. She is medium size, weighing 45 pounds.

She has a soft black and tan coat. Katy is shy with strangers, but after warming up, has a fun loving personality.

She plays with toys like a young puppy and is sure to make you laugh.

Katy is smart and enjoys working for treats. She knows sit and is working on down. She is an excellent cookie catcher.

Katy came to the shelter to find a new home after her elderly owner became sick and was unable to care for her any longer. She slept on his bed and the couch.

She uses a doggie-door to let herself out or gets your attention when she needs to go out. Katy enjoys the company of other dogs but thinks chasing cats might be fun. She would do well in a quiet home that wants a cuddler who likes to

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And speaking of hiking, it’s time to put on your walking shoes and work off those winter pounds. If you are looking for a furry friend to complete the journey, Katy, Kira and Ranger are waiting for you.

Kira is a young Black Lab-Border Collie Mix. She is one year old, full of energy and spunk.

She is full grown weighing 32 pounds. Kira is still very much a puppy.

She loves to play fetch.

Kira enjoys working for

Spring Election Tuesday, April 5, 2022

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who: • will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day. • has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election.

The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot.

Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.* Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail: Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may make written application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at www.MyVote.wi.gov .

Your written request must include: 1. your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote; 2. the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different from the address above; 3. your signature; 4. a copy of your photo identification* The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5:00 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, MARCH 31, 2022** *Voters who are indefinitely confined due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability may not be required to provide photo ID. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. **Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person: You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

Denise Skjerven, Clerk 516 East Avenue North P.O. Box 216 • Dresser, WI 54009-0216 • 715-755-3060, ext. 1 (Office Hours are posted at the Town Hall or on the Town’s website: www.townofosceola.com )

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION welcomes experienced piano and voice instructor Marissa Dodge this school year for private after school music lessons, for students of all skill levels. Lessons are open to youth and adults. E-mail Marissa at marissadodgemusic@gmail.com to schedule lessons.

Child and Babysitter Safety plus CPR and First Aid Certification: March 5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Osceola High School IMC (Library).

Fee charged.This American Safety and Health Institute course is designed to deliver fundamental information in babysitting, including proper supervision, basic caregiving skills and safety and injury prevention. This program gives tweens and teens everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. Also included in this program are CPR and First Aid certification. Class size is limited. Students ages 10 to 17 years of age can take this course. Please register early by contacting ComEd@osceolak12. org or calling 715-2944601.

How Money Works: March 5, 9 -10 a.m., Osceola Intermediate School in the Media Room. FREE Learn how to get out of debt and do your own financial plan. Reserve your spot by March 3. Call 715-294-4601 or email ComEd@osceolak12. org.

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At the Cascade Bar and Grill from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

At the movies

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day at 1 p.m. the Osceola Senior Center’s big screen will show a movie, either one of your favorites from home or a film obtained from the Library. Admission is free.

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: MARCH 22, 2022 The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: APRIL 1, 2022 No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on April 5, 2022. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

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The wrong time “I been in the right place “But it must have been the wrong time” — lyric “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John

D

oes it ever seem like the universe is out to get you?

At the risk of sounding paranoid, let me explain.

Have you ever received a financial windfall but, before you can say “vacation” the washing machine dies? Or how about making the last payment on the car the day you learn your child needs braces?

I did my own income taxes this year, something I haven’t done in decades. I discovered after the tax reform act of 2017 that it no longer made sense to hire an Even though I am Publisher accountant. a homeowner and have medical expenses, the legislation literally Tom Stangl forces you to take the standard deductions. So, armed with my personal computer and an online tax program, I completed my tax return before the first of February.

It was more than a bit shocking to me that I was done so early. Traditionally, I put the process off until March. Yes, I could be a great candidate for the procrastinator’s club I have never gotten around to launch. But, in my defense, if I ever did get around to starting the club, I wouldn’t be able to join.

Come to think of it, anyone joining would probably be disqualified from membership. And, even if I did start the club, if I scheduled a meeting, would anyone come?

But I digress.

After completing my taxes, I discovered I would be getting a refund. A week later, it seemed like the dryer wasn’t getting the clothes as dry as it was a week earlier. And, it seemed like the timer knob was being very fussy.

Yes, you guessed it — it was time for the 10-yearold dryer to have some work done. Not enough to replace it, just enough to modify my plans for that tax refund.

I am sure if you think about it, you have similar stories about the universe’s way of making sure you don’t get too big for your britches. (Or be able to afford new britches.)

There’s a saying that pride goes before a fall, meaning if you are too proud or conceited, something bad is bound to happen to you to make you more modest. There are numerous examples of this in literature, it’s even in the Bible. Proverbs 16 has a lot to say about the virtues of modesty.

I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about karma or the universe or about a scorecard of any kind about my life or finances. I try to be as steady as I can about most things because I believe in my heart that things do eventually even out.

But when I get a “windfall” of some extra money, it never seems to fail there will be something that pops up to take the prideful avarice for material things out of my system. Kind of like a gut punch to the soul. A “this is for your own good” type of gut punch, but a gut punch nonetheless.

Sometimes, I guess the sucker punch is needed and I am OK with that, but I would prefer not to get my hopes up first. But if that seems too prideful, I take it all back.

My dryer works great now and it wasn’t that expensive.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

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How to help the people of Ukraine

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ollowing a weekend of watching tensions rise in Eastern Ukraine, Russian forces invading the country and people fleeing their homes and country - I found myself being consumed by the developments, but also feeling a bit helpless from my home in the Midwest.

Thanks to some local and national news organizations (KARE11, NPR) I was able to find organizations Editor that are looking for support so Nealy Corcoran they can provide help to the people of Ukraine. For this weeks column I have put together a list of resources. You can start by visiting the: Ukrainian American Community Center (UACC) at https:// uaccmn.org/ In addition to the information available on the UACC site, below is an extended list of organizations looking for support. The organizations provide are providing for different needs such as

(but not limited to): shelter, food, water, hygiene, medical services, equipment and mental health support.

Red Cross The International Red Cross has been on the ground for years, delivering food, fuel for heating, medical supplies and support for housing to those living close to the line of contact in eastern Ukraine.

The Red Cross teams now in Ukraine will continue their work to repair vital infrastructure, support health facilities with medicines and equipment, and support families with food and hygiene items.

International Committee of the Red Cross This Switzerland-based organization is aiming to help people affected by the conflict and support the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross.

Sunflower of Peace The nonprofit organization is raising money to prepare first aid medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.

Each backpack is designed for groups of 5 to 10 people and includes an array of first aid

supplies — such as bandages, anti-hemorrhagic medicine and medical instruments, according to the organization’s Facebook page.

U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) The agency needs help to ensure it can continue to provide life-saving protection to families forced to flee their homes in Ukraine.

UNHCR has stepped up its operations and capacity in Ukraine and neighboring countries. Donations can help ensure that Ukrainians forced to flee their homes are sheltered and safe.

International Rescue Committee (IRC) The IRC is on the ground in Poland and preparing to support displaced families looking for help.

UNICEF UNICEF is ramping up efforts to deliver aid to hundreds of thousands of children and families whose lives and futures hang in the balance.

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Ribbon cutting at The Secret Closet

40 years ago March 10, 1982 • Winter returned to Osceola on March 8 dumping 4 1/2 inches of the white stuff on once clear streets.

• Suzann Tinney from Osceola High School will take part in the 1982 ISE Family Stay Program to France this spring.

• Paul Dressel, a student at Osceola High School, has been named one of Wisconsin’s top mathematics students.

• The Osceola High School boys basketball team clinched their fifth straight conference championship but were denied the right to repeat as Regional Champions, losing to Clear Lake, 62-48.

• The 1981-82 girls basketball season ended for the Osceola High School Chieftain team in Cumberland March 3 against Prentice, 70-35.

• Osceola Cadette Troop 96 presented the play, “The Magic Bookshelf,” for the Brownie Scouts, parents and friends at the SME dinner Sunday.

The Secret Closet on Cascade Street in Osceola celebrated their business opening with a ribbon cutting last week.

THE POSTSCRIPT Time ffor b Ti butter tt

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y great-uncle John never buttered his bread.

“I don’t have time for butter!” he insisted. I never knew how much time butter took, but apparently it was more than Uncle John could spare.

Time passes so often without notice. A day seems to pass in the time it takes to butter a piece of bread. Last night, my husband, Peter, said that we met seven years ago.

“Eight years,” I corrected him.

Columnist We will celebrate our seventh Carrie Classon wedding anniversary next month and, while the romance was quick, we had known one another for a year. We married on the one-year anniversary of the day we met.

“That’s right,” Peter said. “Time passes too quickly!”

He is always saying that. He also says that, while he doesn’t know how much time we’ll have together, he knows it will not be enough.

(Peter is a romantic. There’s no denying it.)

We are traveling in Mexico now. My temporary desk is set up

i t a window. i d against I can see th the progress being made on the house next door, which is acquiring a new story. I can see the spires of the churches in the distance. I can hear the traffic of cars going by, which seems unnaturally loud as they travel over cobblestones, and the sounds of the roosters and the dogs who always seem to have something urgent to report.

We are traveling again and making plans. I have actual activities written in an actual calendar.

Things are slowly returning to normal and, of course, that’s a good thing. But it feels as if time is speeding up.

My days blend into one another and, before I know it, it is afternoon and I am taking my daily walk through the streets of this Mexican city, seeing something that surprises me—every single afternoon—saying hello to several dozen friendly strangers and greeting their dogs. The weather has been cool. I note the butcher’s very fat pug is wearing a jacket.

The jacket is a little tight, and the pug looks embarrassed.

“What a nice jacket!” I say to the butcher in Spanish, and the butcher laughs. The pug wags its tiny tail but doesn’t look too sure.

And another day passes.

It is a cliché, but it is still true that time is the only thing we cannot buy. It is our most limited

dit and d our mostt precious i commodity resource. I guess that’s why it shocks me how much of it I allow to slip away without notice.

But when I think back on a year ago today, time did slow down for a while. Peter and I stayed at home and the only people we saw were Peter’s sister, Lori, and her husband. Every week, Peter cooked and I read and time seemed to slow to a stop. There was no pressure to do more— there was nothing more we could do. And so, we talked until Lori was tired and, a few days later, we did it again. Lori died later in the year.

Now time has resumed its normal pace, and it’s good to be traveling and seeing friends and family again. But sometimes it feels as if I’ve forgotten something important about the time that just passed. Sometimes it seems to me that there was a lesson in that time that I could use now, as my calendar fills.

Because the time that just passed was not like the time that came before or the time after. For a while, time took time off. For a while, I had time for butter.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

50 years ago Feb. 18, 1972 • Kent Paulson, Craig Swanson, Gary Berhow, Steven Swanson and Joslyn Wurst were winners in their age groups for speeches they presented for the FFA. • The Unity Eagles basketball team defeated the Osceola Chieftains Tuesday night, 62-58 on the Osceola court.

Dave Pettis led the Chiefs with 18 points.

• Tipton Lyle Randall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Randall, Osceola, received a Dr. of Philosophy degree from Pursue University, Jan. 26.

• Mr. and Mrs. John Schillberg drove to Sparta on Feb. 12 and were overnight guests of Dr. and Mrs. James Tripp.

• Last week on Sunday and Monday, Dr. and Mrs. Lindholm flew to Milwaukee to attend the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association annual convention.

• Mrs. Mickey Viebrock and Mrs. Bernard Rochel visited Monday afternoon at the Steve Rochel home.

• Miss Cheryl Maypark spent Monday and Tuesday overnight with Mrs. Laura Feske.

60 yeas ago March 8, 1952 • Paul Geil, assistant business manage of the Minnesota Vikings, will be the guest speaker at the sixth annual athletic banquet.

• Sunday was birthday celebration day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steffen.

Fred, Jack and Phillip all have birthdays during the month of March.

• S/Sgt. and Mrs. George Bagley and Linda have arrived in Hawaii.

• Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oakey returned to Osceola early Monday morning after a delightful three-week stay in Mexico.

• Mrs. Bill Dzubay had a happy birthday celebration on Feb. 28.

• Osceola fifth and sixth graders will be attending the Shrine Circus on Saturday.

• Mr. and Mrs. Keith Swanson were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Fox. • Dr. and Mrs. L.F. Luchsinger will spend Thursday evening with Dr. and Mrs. York, Amery.

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

Congressman Tom Tiffany 7th Congressional District 1714 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 225-3365

U.S. Senator Ronald H. Johnson 328 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 224-5323 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 709 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • (202) 224-5653 • (715) 832-8424 www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact

Governor Tony Evers 115 East, State Capitol Bldg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 • (608) 266-1212 EversInfo@wisconsin.gov • www.evers.wis.gov

Rep. Gae Magnafici 28th Assembly District P.O. Box 8952 • Madison, WI 53708 (608) 267-2365 or 1-888-534-0028 • Fax (608) 282-3628 Rep.Magnafici@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Rob Stafsholt 10th Senate District Room 15 So., State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 • Madison, WI 53708 (608) 266-7745 Sen.Stafsholt@legis.wisconsin.gov

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TO THE EDITOR Nothing found?

Would geo-tracking records of cell phones around ballot boxes in the swing states, including Wisconsin, the night of the election be good evidence of election fraud? Yes, that is good digital proof. How about catching the perps on public security videos?

That’s even better. Well, by golly, True the Vote Organization has not only done so, but is sharing

the evidence with the public this Spring in a new documentary

by Dinesh D’Souza called, “2000 Mules”. They have collected over nine million minutes of these public videos and have tracked 2000 fraudsters.

Good luck refuting widespread ballot box fraud after seeing this. One mule caught on film made 53 trips to 20 different drop boxes. What’s more astonishing is that these law-breakers

had to take a photo of themselves and the ballots they deposited in order to get paid. I’m looking forward to finding out who signed their checks. To catch a glimpse of the trailer, go to rumble.com or truethevote.org. Wisconsin needs election integrity!

Melody Boberg Osceola

Arraignment hearing set in Steffen case

BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@BALDWIN-BULLETIN.COM

A status conference was held last week in the Dan Steffen court case.

The Osceola native was charged last year with three counts of capturing an intimate representation, a Class I felony.

The law defines the charges as “captures an intimate representation without the consent of the person depicted under circumstances in which he or she has a reasonable expectation of privacy, if the person knows or has reason to know that the person who is depicted does not consent to the capture of the intimate representation.”

According to the criminal complaint, in 2020

Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ)– Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) opened an investigation after an agent learned a woman had openly talked about a sexual relationship with Steffen.

The complaint alleges the sexual relationship was in exchange for leniency on criminal cases pending in Burnett County, where Steffen was the assistant district attorney.

The victims in the complaint are identified only as victim #1 and victim #2.

DCI Special Agent Mary Van Schoyck interviewed victim #1, who was in Burnett County jail at the time, denied the relationship in February 2020 and said she only met Steffen a couple of times in

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court. At that time, she had several open cases in Burnett County.

Then in May, victim #1 admitted to the relationship. She told investigators that Steffen had given her his cell phone number and began texting shortly after that.

Victim #1 said she had sex with Steffen at her residence, his residence and in his office during work hours.

When SA Van Schoyck executed a search warrant at Steffen’s home, she found evidence of an ongoing relationship with victim #1. They seized an iPad from Steffen’s Osceola home.

On the iPad, agents discovered videos of victim #1 having sex with Steffen.

In one video, Steffen

asks victim #1, “Who’s in charge?” In the video, he looks at the camera and winks several times.

SA Van Schoyck asked victim #1 about the video and she confirmed it was she. She also told agents she did not know she was being filmed.

Victim #2 was in a third video on the iPad. When agents questioned her, she confirmed it was she in the video.

Their relationship was identified as mostly hookups. Victim #2 was also unaware she was being recorded and did not give consent to be filmed.

It was announced during the hearing arraignment was scheduled for 9 a.m., June 10.

Steffen is now being represented by attorney Eric Nelson.

Krupa retiring from Interfaith Caregivers After 18 years of service and dedication to seniors and adults with disabilities, the Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County Board of Directors would like to announce that long-time Executive Director Karen Krupa has announced her retirement.

Karen came to Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County in 2004 following a 25-year long career with the Amery School DisKaren Krupa trict. Under her direction, Interfaith has seen immense growth. Going from 11 clients, 81 volunteer hours, and 969 volunteer miles in June 2004 to 217 clients, 297 volunteer hours, and 3,824 volunteer miles in January 2022.

In addition to her work at Interfaith, Karen has been part of the Polk County Council of Aging, the leadership team for GiveBIG St. Croix Valley, and has served on the SEE CAREGIVERS, PAGE 8

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March 2 is National Read Across America Day. In 1997, the National Education Association wanted a day to celebrate reading and to encourage children to read all across the U.S. The first Read Across America Day was held on March 2 to coincide with the birthday of Dr. Seuss, who was born on March 2, 1904.

You’re probably aware that Dr. Seuss (full name: Theodor Seuss Geisel) is considered one of the most beloved writers of children’s fiction of all time. But did you know he is also credited with inventing the word “nerd”? It’s true! The word nerd first appeared in print in Seuss’s book “If I Ran the Zoo” in 1950.

Seuss was a devout anti-fascist; during World War II, he created 400 political cartoons disparaging Hitler and Mussolini.

However, he also lambasted Japanese Americans as traitors and supported their unlawful detention in the internment camps.

Seuss later seemed to reject that racist position.

In “Horton Hears a Who,” published in 1954, an elephant feels obligated to protect a speck of dust populated by tiny people. The book’s hopeful, inclusive refrain – “A person is a person no matter how small” — seems to be clearly anti-racist. Seuss dedicated the book to, “My Great Friend, Mitsugi Nakamura of Kyoto, Japan.” Your library has several classic books by Dr. Seuss.

This week, celebrate National Read Across America Day by simply reading. Read to a child, grandchild, or yourself.

If you are looking for inspiration, look no farther than your library.

Geraldine E. Anderson Village Library, Dresser Library open. Mask use per CDC guidelines.

Read and Review Book Club meets on the fourth Monday at 6 p.m. In person at the library with a virtual option. Call the library for more information.

Phone: 715-755-2944.

Email: dresserpl@ dresserpubliclibrary.org.

Web: https://dresserpubliclibrary.org/ or find us on Facebook. Hours: M, W, Th. 10-7; Tu. and F 105; Sat. 10-1.

Services: Come in to pick up holds, find a book or DVD, make copies, use computers, or Wi-Fi. If there is something you need – ask! Mask use per CDC guidelines. Book Return: 24/7 at blue drop box.

Wi-Fi: Free 24/7 near the library.

Call us with any special

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Special assistance needs: Call us; we will work to get you what you need, with safety our top priority.

St. Croix Falls Public Library Library Open! Come in to pick up holds, find a book or DVD, make copies, fax etc. If there is something you need – ask! Always available: 24/7 Locker pick-up, Curbside services Monday thru Friday -- staffed Saturday mornings for anything you may need and couldn’t get during the week.

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Join the Books without Borders Reading Challenge. Read four books that match any four of the possible activities between now and Feb. 18. Sign up at stcroixfallslibrary.beanstack. com. This is in cooperation with St Croix Falls Saints elementary school readers.

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24/7 after hours locker pick-up - To schedule – call 715-483-1777 or email curbside@scfpl.org.

Book Return: 24/7 through the return slot near the main entrance.

Free Wi-Fi 24/7 near the library.

Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola The library is open under new hours. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please call us if you need special assistance to pick up your holds at this time.Pick-up all holds in the library; we will be discontinuing the drive thru service. Please call us if you need special assistance to retrieve your holds during this time.

Phone: 715-294-2310.

Email: osceolapl@ osceolapubliclibrary.org Web: www.osceolapubliclibrary.org or find us on Facebook. Now open.

Book Return: 24/7 at drop box near drive thru window.

Free Wi-Fi 24/7 near the library.

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John Robert Wolter

Carol A. Braun

John Robert Wolter of Osceola died Feb. 21, 2022.

He was 76.

John was born to Ernest and Avis Wolter Nov. 7, 1 1945.

He graduated from O Osceola High School in 1 1963.

After high school, John a attended University of W Wisconsin – River Falls f two years then left to for w work for Champion Airc craft in Osceola. He went o to work for M&L Motor on S Supply, drove school bus f the Osceola School for D District when his daughter w in elementary school, was m maintained the family beef farm, enjoyed farming, and sold seed originally for Payco Seed Company (and the various successor seed companies over the years). Eventually, he worked for Andersen Windows in Bayport, Minn., and retired in 2009 after 22 years of service.

Throughout John’s life, he enjoyed working on tractors, farming, and hosting threshing parties in the late summer, participating in local community tractor pulls, and eventually running the Osceola Community Fair’s Antique Tractor Pull for many years. His pride for the family heritage and land continued until his passing. Around 1996, the Wolter Farm was registered as a century farm.

John was preceded in death by father, Ernest Frank Wolter; mother, Avis McKenzie Wolter; aunts, Flora Belle and Ida; uncle, Ken; and brother-in-law, Del. John is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Joe); grandchildren, Colin, Gabryelle, and Garret; sister, Cheryl; nephews, Bryan (Katie) and Matt (Kristie).

Funeral services for John will be March 5 at 11a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, with visitation beginning one hour prior to service. A visitation will be held March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with a Masonic Service following visitation.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grandstrand Funeral Homes in Osceola. Condolences can be left at grandstrandfh.com.

Carol A. Braun of Eden Valley, Minn., died Feb. 21, 2022, at CentraCare Hospital in Paynesville, Minn.

She was 70.

Carol was born Oct. 221, 1951, in Rolla, N.D. tto Orphela and Dorothy ((Hjelden) Robért.

She married Joel Braun O Oct. 26, 2007, in Osceola.

T They lived in Wisconsin b before moving to Eden V Valley in 2015. Carol was a child care provider for m many years. She was a m member of Assumption C Catholic Church where she sserved as a church greeter.

S She helped with the Eden Valley Car Show and Valley Tractor Club on Valley Daze. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family and she dedicated her life to children. She was

Harvey J. Springer Jr. of Osceola died peacefully Feb. 24, 2022, at home. He was 70.

Harvey was born Aug. 22, 1951, in Osceola to H Harvey Sr. and Mary Jane ( (Davison) Springer. He a attended Osceola High S School and went on to join t United States Army, the w where he proudly served i Germany and was in h honorably discharged in 1 1974.

Upon his return, he b began a career as a sheet m metal worker at Dufresne M Manufacturing, eventually r retiring in 2017.

Harvey was a lover of t outdoors, and enjoyed the fishing and hunting on the

BY JACK STARR OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

berger. St. Croix Falls: Abigayle Paulson and Alyssa Paulson. Cushing: Carly Herrick.

family farm. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and rarely was there a day that he wasn’t wearing some form of Packer garb. He showed his love through teasing and jokes, so if he was giving you a hard time, it meant you were someone he cared about.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Melvin Springer, Ramona Brawford, and Robert Springer.

He is survived by his children: Jessica (Dan) Thompson, Jason (Allison) Springer, and Candie Thomas; grandchildren: Tyler Hastings, Taylor (Harrison) Springer, Hunter Thompson, Johnathan Thomas, and Hannah Thomas; and siblings: Steve (Julie) Cross, David Springer, Barbara (Bryan) Ellevold, and Alan (Mary) Springer.

A private family graveside service will be held at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in East Farmington.

O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, WI. (715) 386-3725. www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com

WEEKLY MEDITATION Things unseen

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

Osceola: Jack Wiessen-

Harvey J. Springer

giving, generous, kind, sweet, empathetic, compassionate and strong. Carol was a great friend who was happy and always smiling.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Michelle Isaacs, and sister, Marie.

She is survived by her husband, Joel of Eden Valley; sons, Michael (Cheryl) Robért of Rock Lake, N.D., Christopher (Kim) Robért of Mayville, N.D. and Blake Robért of Osceola; son-in-law, Evan Isaacs of Columbus, Ga.; brothers and sisters, Duane (Cathy) Robért of Hiawatha, Kan., Russell (Mikki) Robért of Wahpeton, N.D., Darla (Daniel) Armstrong of Rolette, N.D. and Dianne (Kevin) Johnson of Rolla, N.D.; and grandchildren, Jordan, Casey, Emilie, Jesse, Jack, Kendall, Lydia, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 25 at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley, Minn. Burial will be at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Rosholt, S.D. Obituary and Guest Book available online: www. williamsdingmann.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Eden Valley.

It’s February and like so many others I really want to go to the beach. So my wife and I took a couple days to get away. Our fa-

vorite beach happens to be a rocky one a few miles up the north shore from Two Harbors, Minnesota, and while there’s not a lot of lying in the sand we can build all the castles we want out of snow.

It’s quieter up north during the winter. There aren’t quite so

many people. Many of the shops and restaurants are closed this time of year but you don’t have to wait for a table. We don’t hear the waves so much, but the wind does its best to make up for that. There SEE MEDITATION, PAGE 8

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 ———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Joseph Madanu ———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net ———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid Associate Pastor Scott Adkins ———————— CEDARBEND CHURCH P.O. BOX 414, Osceola Matt Hayton connect@cedarbendchurch.com SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m., 373 280th St., Osceola, (old Neuroscience building).

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

Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222 ———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on

C Rd Co. Rd. F F, 1751 100th A Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson 715-755-3113 ———————— EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn.

———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 ———————— 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 ————————

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 ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org ———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 ———————— 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 ———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.occnow.org ———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE

l 2600 65th A Avenue, O 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 ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515 • plcdresser.org plcdresseroffice@gmail.com Pastor Melissa Carmack Intern Hillary Toulson Find us on Facebook.

Live steam YouTube.

Sundays 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:35 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 ———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 ———————— 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 ———————— ST. ANNE PARISH 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Joseph Madanu ———————— 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 ———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Rev. Kelli Clement ———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Joseph Madanu 715-294-2243 ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org

F JJohn h Drees D Fr. ———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 ———————— UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TAYLORS FALLS Rev. Tom Ervasti 651-242-6046 Sunday services at 10 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) ———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 ———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Pastor Lori Peper SUNDAY: Worship Services, 9:30 a.m.

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ARNELL: Consider adoption FROM PAGE 3

This handsome lad has a video on our Facebook page. In it he is displaying his excitement for the task at hand and play skills.

Ranger is a big guy with much to offer. He needs some time out of the shelter to settle into a home of his own. He soaks up the love and calms with companionship and attention.

He was not built to be alone in a kennel all day. Visit him on our website under Adoptable Dogs and call to see if he is a good fit for

your home. We would so love to send him home.

All of our kittens went home last week.

The adult kitties are hoping that it is their turn this week. Some are super lovers and others are characters.

Of course each one has their own special personality. Make an appointment to meet them all. They all need homes and yours might just be the one they had in mind. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, www.arnellhumane.org, 715-268-7387 (PETS)

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<www.osceolasun.com> TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE OPEN BURNING, OUTDOOR BURNING, AND REFUSE BURNING IN THE TOWN OF ALDEN The Town Board of the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin, hereby ordains as follows: Purpose. This Ordinance is intended to promote the public health, safety, and welfare and to safeguard the health, comfort, living conditions, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Alden due to air pollution and ¿re hazards of open burning, outdoor burning, and refuse burning.

A copy of the proposed ordinance for the Town of Alden can be examined at the Alden Town Hall, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

The ordinance review will be at the March Supervisors meeting.

MEDITATION: Things unseen FROM PAGE 7

isn’t a lot of climbing around on the rocks around the shore because they are treacherously ice-covered but the beauty if it is almost other-worldly at times. We find a cozy cabin and mostly hunker down next to the fire, satisfied just to be at peace in the midst of it all.

You might imagine that with the lake and the landscape all frozen and ice covered that there isn’t a lot going on, and if you just give it a cursory glance that’s the case. Winter demands that you slow down and look a little more carefully. Once your spirit and your brain adjust, your eyes begin to see everything that is going on.

We call it ‘the dead of winter’ but nothing could be further from the truth. There’s plenty going on.

We haven’t seen any wildlife out here in the wild, but there are some tracks in the snow that weren’t there last night. When I come in to look closer I see that there are lots of tracks. I don’t

know enough to tell you what kind of tracks, but it’s clear that somebody’s not hibernating.

From our cabin we have a good vantage point over the lake. The lake is ice covered – well mostly, once you look at it. Under the morning sunrise there didn’t seem to be any ice at all, the water rippling quietly all along the shore. A couple hours later it was all frozen over. Had we just seen it freeze or had the wind blown the ice in? A couple hours after that the sheet of ice had drifted to about 30 yards from the shore.

There’s plenty going on.

We also know that even though the world is still covered with snow and ice, there is plenty going on underneath. It still looks dead but spring is not too far around the corner and it feels almost as if the new life that we’ll be seeing in a month or two is gathering itself to spring into being. Seeds and bulbs are like that. They might look dead. The might even be called dead. But… Jesus didn’t have much to say

CAREGIVERS: Karen Krupa retiring from Interfaith Caregivers FROM PAGE 6

Wisconsin Faith In Action State board for many years.

Leslie Larsen, board president, says, “In 2004, I was on the interview

committee for a new Executive Director. After interviewing Karen, I said to the other board members, “We have found our new Executive Director.” We were right. Karen has taken

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VILLAGE OF DRESSER, POLK COUNTY WI

SPRING ELECTION TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022 VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on election day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on election day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN WRITING OR ONLINE AT MyVote.wi.gov.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online on MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov.

MAKING APPLICATION TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL The deadline for making application to receive an absentee by mail is 5 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, April 1, 2022. Please allow 5-7 days mailing time.

NOTE: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN PERSON You can also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

about winter but he was familiar with the life hidden in a desert.

And he liked to talk about seeds, especially the mustard seed. It’s tiny and hard – you could mistake it for a piece of gravel. “Consider a mustard seed. It’s the smallest of all the seeds on the earth; but when it’s planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all plants”.

Mark 4 31 In the midst of that what looks like death, Jesus could see that the kingdom of heaven is working its truth. When Jesus talked like that, he was also reminding us that he saw the buried potential in each soul. The image of God may be masked, but it’s still there.

It may be hard to see any hope in the world these days, but our Savior does. It may seem that death is having its way, but he reminds us that death never has the final say. It is often in things unseen where our hope lies. He sees hope where we might miss it.

And he is the hope when we need it.

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOTSPRING ELECTION Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing or online at MyVote. wi.gov.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the election. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

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VILLAGE OF DRESSER Jodi Gilbert, Clerk/Treasurer 102 W Main Street – PO Box 547 - Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-2940 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. or by Appointment

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is March 22, 2022.

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is April 1, 2022.

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office: Friday, April 1st , 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The Municipal Clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on April 5, 2022. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

Interfaith beyond our expectations.” The 27 year-long program is now recognized throughout Polk County and the state.

Karen’s last day will be June 10, 2022. In recognition of Karen’s retirement, festivities are being planned and will be announced in the Spring.

Luann Olson will be taking over as Executive Director following Karen’s departure.

Karen and Luann will be working together over the next few months to ensure a seamless transition.

Luann is a native of Polk County and has

spent over 20 years working for local non-profits. She has a personal history as a caregiver, spending eight years working with seniors at the United Pioneer Nursing Home and, more recently, helping family.

Hired initially as a Program and Finance Assistant in 2016, she now serves as Assistant to the Director and Finance Manager. Luann recently obtained an associate degree with honors in Non-Profit Leadership, with technical diplomas in Leadership Essentials and Non-Profit Professional.

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NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OSCEOLA RELATING TO A REFERENDUM ELECTION TAKE NOTICE that a referendum election shall be held on April 5, 2022 in the School District of Osceola for the purpose of approving or rejecting a Revenue Cap Resolution adopted by the School Board of said School District on January 24, 2022.

The Revenue Cap Resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION TO EXCEED REVENUE CAP COMMENCING WITH THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Osceola, Polk and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin, that the final school district budget shall include the amounts set forth below in excess of the revenue limits imposed by Section 121.91 of the Wisconsin Statutes each year for a period of two years on a non-recurring basis for the purpose of supporting each child’s success and providing a safe environment by supporting District operation costs including curriculum, utilities, educational programming, staffing, technology and transportation as follows: $1,000,000 for the 2022-23 school year and $3,000,000 for the 2023-24 school year.

Said resolution authorizes the School Board of the District to exceed the so-called “revenue cap” imposed on the District’s school budget beginning with the 2022-23 school year under Section 121.91 of the Wisconsin Statutes on a non-recurring basis over a period of two years by the amounts set forth below for the purpose of supporting each child’s success and providing a safe environment by supporting District operation costs including curriculum, utilities, educational programming, staffing, technology and transportation as follows: $1,000,000 for the 2022-23 school year and $3,000,000 for the 2023-24.

The question to be submitted to District electors will be “Shall the School Board of the School District of Osceola be authorized to exceed the revenue limit under Section 121.91 of the Wisconsin Statutes beginning with the 2022-23 school year on a non-recurring basis over a period of two years by the amounts set forth below for the purpose of supporting each child’s success and providing a safe environment by supporting District operation costs including curriculum, utilities, educational programming, staffing, technology and transportation as follows: $1,000,000 for the 2022-23 school year and $3,000,000 for the 2023-24 as provided in the foregoing resolution?”

A copy of the resolution directing submission of the question set forth above to the electorate and information concerning district boundaries may be obtained at the District offices located at 331 Middle School Drive, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020.

Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact Mark Luebker, Superintendent.

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Crops bring higher value in 2021 The production of Wisconsin’s field and miscellaneous crops was valued at $5.38 billion in 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Values 2021 Summary. This was up 25 percent from 2020.

The value of corn for grain production totaled $2.85 billion, up 26 percent from the previous year. Wisconsin’s corn price averaged $5.20 per bushel, 76 cents above the last marketing year.

The value of soybean production was $1.43 billion, up 33 percent from 2020. The average price increased $2.20 from the previous year to $12.60 per bushel.

Dane County was the highest-ranking county for corn

for grain production with 26.3 million bushels produced.

Grant, Rock, Lafayette, and Dodge rounded out the top five. One other county had production of more than 20 million bushels and that sixth county was Columbia.

Lafayette led all counties with an average yield of 210.9 bushels per acre. Grant (208.3), Dodge (199.5), Green (196.7), and Fond du Lac (194.5) counties rounded out the top five. Four other counties surpassed the 190 bushel mark in 2021, which included Rock, Dane, Columbia, and Dunn.

Locally, farmers in the area had yields below the state average of 180 bushels per acre.

Polk County 159.8 Burnett County 137.7

St. Croix County 171.7 Barron County 169.1 Washburn County 167.2 Dunn County 190.4 Pierce County 185.9 In 2021, Dane County led all Wisconsin counties in total soybean production, with 5.38 million bushels according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rock (5.33 million), Dodge (4.98 million), Grant (4.72 million) and Lafayette (4.14 million) rounded out the top five counties with the highest production.

Statewide, seven counties averaged at least 60.0 bushels per acre. Lafayette County had the highest yield with an average of 63.5 bushels per acre. Dane (62.9), Dodge (62.9), Grant (62.9), and Iowa (61.3) rounded

out the top five highest yielding counties. Burnett County recorded the lowest average yield at 38.2 bushels per acre.

Locally, farmers in the area had yields near the state average of 55 bushels per acre.

Polk County 51.4 Burnett County 38.2 St. Croix County 52.2 Barron County 52.0 Washburn County 46.9 Dunn County 54.2 Pierce County 55.8 In 2021, Dane County led all Wisconsin counties in total corn silage production with 1,068,000 tons, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fond du Lac (1,053,000), Manitowoc (970,000), Dodge (748,000), and Brown (731,000) rounded out

the top five highest-producing counties.

Green Lake County had the highest yield with an average of 25 tons per acre harvested.

The next highest yields were in Pierce County (24.5) and Jackson County (24). Six counties had a yield of 23.5 tons per acre.

Locally, farmers in the area had yields near the state average of 21.5 tons per acre.

Polk County 19.0 Burnett County 18.0 St. Croix County 20.5 Barron County 20.0 Washburn County 20.0 Dunn County 20.0 Pierce County 24.5

BILL: Proposed bill would help media and small businesses FROM PAGE 1

“Our local media outlets have not been immune to the negative impacts resulting from COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent workforce challenges,” said Novak.

This effort is particularly special to Novak.

He was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2015. He currently serves for the 51st Assembly District.

Before his time in office Novak had a long career in local journalism – though he never planned on it.

Novak grew up on his family farm in Cobb, Wisconsin. He attended Southwest Technical College and studied finance. Following grad-

uation he got a job as an accountant at Land’s End. After five years he realized that a desk job wasn’t the best for him.

In 1990, at age 23, Novak left the company and took a job at The Dodgeville Chronicle in the commercial printing department. The story goes that after a few months on the job, the editor at the time, Pat Reilly needed someone to cover a a county board meeting – so he asked Novak to attend and take notes. From there, Reilly would write the story.

“And I did. I took notes, brought them back to him, and he wrote from my notes and asked questions,” said Novak.

This continued for a few months until one day

Reilly encouraged him to write the story himself, reassuring Novak he had a strong grasp on how government works.

He did understand how government worked but “The first story took me three hours to write about a half-hour meeting,” says Novak.

It wasn’t long before Novak was covering the county board, the school board, and city council as a reporter for The Chronicle and within a year became the paper’s associate editor.

During his time at the paper Novak spent hours with public officials learning about the inner workings of local government. Upon Novak’s departure from the paper, a piece was published for

the Capitol and Novak explained, “I wanted to understand it because if I didn’t and I wrote about it, our readers would not understand it.”

Because of his understanding of local government several members of the public encouraged Novak to run for Mayor of Dodgeville. He did. He won. And has been in office since 2012.

Even though Novak left the paper he remains a strong supporter of local journalism. “I am a weekly’s guy at heart,” said Novak about his love for local community newspapers.

He has earned a reputation for himself at the Capitol. Novak has become “The go-to guy for other lawmakers and

provides feedback on legislation that affects newspapers,’ he explained.

In addition to Assembly Bill 762 Novak has opposed attempts to diminish public notice in newspapers and co-sponsored a bill in 2021 that strengthened the industry’s role in their continued publication.

Bipartisan Legislative Support To date, Assembly Bill 762 has received bipartisan support with 15 lawmakers signing on as co-sponsors. Additional co-sponsors are needed.

Those interested in the bill are encouraged to contact their local state representative and state senator.

“Assembly Bill 762

was introduced on a bipartisan basis and garnered broad support from a diverse group of organizations here in Wisconsin. The bill had a public hearing where the Committee provided feedback on the legislation. I took that feedback and worked with the Department of Revenue to amend the bill.” Novak explained.

“While it’s unlikely the bill will advance further this session, I plan to continue working on this legislation and look forward to seeing what we can get done on this important topic early next session.”

CORCORAN: How to help the people of Ukraine FROM PAGE 4

recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support and cash assistance — prioritizing women and girls, families and the elderly.

Save the Children The children in Eastern Ukraine have grown up in conflict for the past eight years, enduring violence, shelling and displacement.

Voices of Children The organization provides psychological and psychosocial support to children and helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict.

Save the Children works in the hardest-to-reach places to make sure the children get the help they need.

Doctors Without Borders As hostilities continue, assuring people’s access to health care and medicines will be critical. Doctors With-

out Borders runs a range of activities in Ukraine, including tuberculosis (TB) and HIV programs.

International Medical Corps The global nonprofit has been delivering primary health care and mental health services in eastern Ukraine since 2014, and is raising funds to expand those services for people affected by the latest conflict. It says cold weather and economic insecurity in the lead up to Thurs-

day›s attack have left nearly 3 million Ukrainians relying on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs, a number that is certain to rise nationwide.

Its Ukraine team is preparing to deploy mobile medical teams to provide emergency and primary health services, mental health and psychosocial services and COVID-19 awareness and prevention services for people who have been displaced.

Project Hope Project HOPE is actively shipping essential medicines and medical supplies to affected areas in Ukraine.

United Help Ukraine United Help Ukraine helps with the purchase of important medicine, medical scissors, scalpels, thermometers, blood pressure monitors, CATs and components of IFAKs.

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Saints end Osceola girls hoops season

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

The St. Croix Falls girls basketball team started Osceola’s season with a loss.

It was only fitting they ended it as well.

The top-seeded Saints took control of the game midway through the first half and cruised to the 63-31 victory in the regional semifinals Feb. 25.

The score was 16-13 St. Croix Falls, when the game turned.

“St. Croix Falls connected on a pair of baskets plus a free-throw while we missed a few shots that were really pretty good looks,” Osceola coach Mike Haase said.

“SCF took that momentum and ran with it building a 33-13 lead before halftime. You don’t recover from that against a good team, so what seemed promising at the start proved to be too big of a hill to climb.”

Hattie Fox led the Chieftains (14-12 overall) with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Mallory Johnson and Olivia Wright scored four points each. Johnson pulled down seven rebounds. Ava Ulrich and Gabbie Neumann tossed in three points each.

“Our girls were really strong in the start of the game,” Haase said. “On the defensive end, we did a great job of communicating, contesting shots and getting rebounds.”

The Chieftains struggled from three-point range, going 2-for-17.

The game was the last for Johnson, Alexis See and Lauren Kremer.

“We are going to miss them as we start to look forward to next season,” Haase said.

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Alexis See scored five points against Bloomer.

Osceola 60, Bloomer 38 The eighth-seeded Chieftains put the game away to start the second half against ninth-seeded Bloomer Feb. 23.

“At halftime, we were leading 18-10,” Haase said. “Although our defense was awesome, it wasn’t

comfortable having an eightpoint lead. We scored on our first possession of the half and continued with an 18-6 run which really put us in control.”

Hattie Fox led the way with 25 SEE OHS GBB, PAGE 13

Saints girls hoops cruise to regional title

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The St. Croix Falls girls basketball team had two 30-point wins this past weekend to earn a Division 3 regional title.

Next action for the top-seeded Saints (22-4) will play No. 3 seed Prescott (19-7) in the sectional semifinal 7 p.m., Thursday at Baldwin-Woodville High School. The two teams played earlier this season with Prescott winning by one.

In the regional final against No. 5 Ellsworth Saturday, the Saints rolled to the 76-44 victory.

Five Saints scored in double figures as they went to the locker room with a 26-point halftime lead.

“Lucy Belisle had an amazing offensive night,” explained SCF coach Angie Maternowsky. “We passed extremely well against Ellsworth.”

Belisle posted a dou-

ble-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds. She was 11-for-17 from the field.

As for assists, St. Croix Falls finished with 18 total, led by Kaylee Miron’s 10, She also scored 10 points.

Kelsey Cooper was the third Saint to post a double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.

Brianna McCurdy added 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals. Ayla Schmidt added 11 points.

St. Croix Falls was an effective 41.6% from the field shooting. They only committed eight turnovers.

Maternowsky also praised the team’s defensive effort as well as Ellsworth scored only 13 points in the first half.

St. Croix Falls 63, Osceola 31 The Saints ended the first half on a 17-0 run and rolled in the second half to defeat the No. SEE SCF GBB, PAGE 12

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Luke Haase is one of five seniors who finished out their regular season last week.

Chieftain boys close out regular season with impressive win

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Brianna McCurdy scored 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals during the regional final against Ellsworth.

The regular season finale hopefully provided a great harbinger for the Osceola boys basketball team.

The Chieftains closed out the game on a 12-2 run in defeating Baldwin-Woodville 47-37 Feb. 24.

“Our team gave outstanding effort and played a complete game against a really strong opponent,” Osceola coach Tyler Olson explained. “The game was won on the defensive side of the ball. Holding them to 37 total points and only two points over the final five minutes was key.”

It was the final regular season game for seniors Luke Haase, Matt Rud, Cade Rysdam, Charlie Tronrud and Tyler Ulrich.

Brayden Bradway did his part to send his fellow teammates off on

a good note. He finished with a game-high 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting. He also added seven rebounds and two steals.

Ulrich was next with seven points and nine rebounds. Tronrud scored six points and seven assists. Haase finished with six points and nine rebounds.

Baldwin-Woodville shot less than 30% from the field (15-for-51).

“We kept ourselves in the game with our defense and then we made a few timely plays and hit some big shots down the stretch to come out with the win,” Olson added.

Eli Coenen led B-W (11-3, 18-5) with 14 points and eight rebounds.

Osceola closed out its regular season with a 7-7 conference record and 11-11 overall.

“We hope to take that momentum and confidence with us into the playoffs next week,” Olson concluded.

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STATE: Kole Marko wins; Mason Will and Griffin Marko place FROM PAGE 1

Kole was joined at individual state by seven other teammates.

Mason Will (40-6) took third at 132 pounds with his only loss coming to Cameron’s Tanner Gerber in the semifinals. He defeated Mineral Point’s Trapper Nafzger 8-0 to earn the third-place honor.

“He finished off his individual career as a four-time state qualifier, and three-time state place winner as sixth and two thirds,” Raygor said. “He has done such a wonderful job raising the standard of excellence in training and competing and left his mark on the program for years to come. I’m immensely proud of Mason and the amount of work he has put into achieving his goals.”

Gerber went on to win the 132-pound title, joining the four-time state championship club.

Griffin Marko (29-11) earned a fifth-place finish at 145 pounds thanks to a 2-1 decision over Reedsville’s Blake Delsman.

“As a freshman in such a large weight class, it’s truly amazing how well he did,” Raygor said. “Griffin is only the second freshmen in program history who is placed at state tournament and really did

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Mason Will placed third at the State wrestling tournament.

amazing towards the end of his individual season.”

Those were the only three wrestlers who placed.

Kellen Kelly (34-8) and Josh Davidsavor (2917) each won their first matches at 113 and 120 pounds but lost their next two matches.

“Josh is a senior that joined wrestling as a sophomore and has really made some amazing improvements in his career,” Raygor said. “As a coach, you wish you had more time with him but at the same time it’s something special to see

a kid buy in and jump so many levels in such a short time.”

Cole Steffen (106), Austin Opel (138) and Eli Prokop (195) all lost their first-round matches.

“It was great to be back in the Kohl Center at Madison,” Raygor said., “Last year, having state in high school gyms for Covid reasons just wasn’t the same feeling. I though the kids wrestled hard and were able to provide excellent performances. Sometimes, in the Kohl Center it can be intimidating with all the fans and big arena vibes, but the kids focused on

scoring and winning each small positions.”

The season isn’t done for St. Croix Falls. The Saints qualified for team state, which will be Saturday at the UW-Fieldhouse in Madison. St. Croix Falls earned the third seed and will be wrestling Fennimore 10 a.m. in a state semifinal.

Coleman will wrestle Random Lake in the other semifinal. The two winners will wrestle for the title 3 p.m. Saturday.

“The team is extremely excited for the opportunity and the chance to reach our goals,” Raygor said.

Northwestern snaps St. Croix’s winning streak

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

The St. Croix Falls boys basketball team five-game winning streak came to an end Feb. 24 against Northwestern.

The Tigers put a bow on a perfect conference season with the 92-75 win over the Saints.

The key was the first half as

Northwestern raced out to a 50-32 halftime lead.

“They took a commanding lead into half, and it is pretty difficult to overcome that big of a lead against such a good team,” St. Croix Falls coach Chad Hall explained. The 92 points Northwestern scored was a season high the Saints gave up.

Five Saints scored in double fig-

ures led by Dayo Oye’s 16. Brady Belisle tossed in 15, Nolan Imhoff posted 14, Connor Olson added 13 and Oliver Schmidt chipped in with 11.

“The guys worked to close the gap late in the second half to get it down to nine points, but Northwestern did a great job closing out SEE SCF BBB, PAGE 12

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Eric Duffy has a cabin across the road from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He loves fishing, especially chasing stream trout with his Tenkara rods. He said, “Typically for me this time of year, as winter on, and walleye season closes Columnist wears all that is left is panfish. I remember Jim Bennett being younger and looking at this

time as preparation time and dreaming of what the next year would bring with new adventures, new places, making trips with friends, etc. Soon it’s a solid month break from the same old same chasing walleyes. Now I’m prepping for muskies, pike and flatheads. Soon I get to put things away for game fish and gear down for open water to a small pocket sized tackle box and one or two ultra light rods.”

Eric’s been on a panfish kick recently after years and years of technical walleye and musky fishing.

“Gearing down is a nice way to think of it. Getting rid of all the extraneous crap people think they need to have an enjoyable day on the water. Panfish are accessible to ANYBODY. You don’t have to have a boat; you don’t need a canoe, kayak, etc. Anybody with bare feet can access many fish from shore or SEE BENNETT, PAGE 15

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The Somerset boy’s hockey team chances of going to state three years in a row were done in by a key three-minute stretch in the second period Saturday.

The Spartans found themselves down 2-1 at the 10 minute, 31 second mark after Noah Bailey scored on the power play in the sectional final against Baldwin-Woodville.

Three minutes later, the lead increased to 5-1. Somerset attempted a comeback in the third, but the comeback was too great as the Hawks won, 5-3, clinching a state berth for the first time in

school history.

The top-seeded Hawks were the home team, even though the game was played at Somerset’s home rink.

Abe Sirek scored Somerset’s second goal on the power play in the third period with Antonio Gomez and Brock Sawicki on the assist. Broden Thiel added the Spartans’ final goal with Gomez earning the assist.

Somerset outshot B-W 29-20, including 11-7 in the first period. Taylor Abitz stopped 14 shots in a losing effort.

The Spartans did score on both power play opportunities, while Baldwin-Woodville (24-3 overall) went SEE HOCKEY, PAGE 13

Western Wisconsin Stars fall in section

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

The third-seeded Onalaska girls hockey team clinched a state berth thanks to a 3-1 win over the fourth-seeded Western Wisconsin Stars Feb. 25 in the sectional final in Chippewa Falls.

The Hilltoppers had a 1-0 lead after two periods and made it 2-0 as McKenna LaFleur scored an even strength goal at the 11 minute, seven second mark.

The Stars scored its lone goal two minutes later as Makenzie Weeks scored with Amanda Magler and Alise Wiehl on the assists.

Onalaska then added the final goal in the final minute as LaFleur tallied an empty netter.

The Hilltoppers outshot Western Wisconsin 36-30. Emaliya

Schultz stopped 33 shots in a losing effort.

Both teams struggled on the power play, as Onalaska went 0-for5, and the Stars were 0-for-3.

The Stars (19-8) will say goodbye to Alise Wiehl, Amanda Magler, Lauren Gruber, Madison Trautmiller, Erin Huerta, and Makenzie Weeks.

Huerta led the team with 42 goals and Weeks had 37 assists.

Weeks posted a teamhigh 75 points.

Stars 6, St. Croix Valley Fusion 3 The Stars played the No. 1-seed Fusion for the third time this year and finally came out on the winning end in the regional semifinal Feb. 23.

They put the game away thanks to four goals in the second period.

SEE STARS, PAGE 12

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SCF BOYS BASKETBALL HEART OF THE NORTH STANDINGS (as of Feb. 20) CONF OVERALL Northwestern 17-0 21-3 Cameron 12-5 15-7 Ladysmith 12-5 16-6 St. Croix Falls 11-7 13-10 Spooner 10-7 10-12 Barron 9-8 10-13 Cumberland 5-12 8-15 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 5-13 7-16 Ashland 3-14 5-18 Hayward 2-15 5-18

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Skiers compete at Mora’s Vasaloppet Several area cross country skiers competed in the Vasaloppet in Mora, Minn. Results were:

Steve Edling of Osceola finished in 40th place with a time of 3:07:19.

Anna Klein of St. Croix Falls finished in 101st place with a time of 2:15:11.

The Classic (48km) Kevin Rogers of Osceola finished in 34th place with a time of 3:02:54.3.

The Dala (34km) Stephen Clark of Cushing finished in 73rd place with a time of 2:08:46.

The Bell Ringer (15km) Sophia Hicks of St. Croix Falls finished in 57th place with a time of 1:04:30.

Bruce Larson, Somerset football coach, dies The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association announced Somerset High School coach Bruce Larson died this weekend.

Larson guided the

Spartans to six appearances in the state championship game and winning the Division 4 title three times in 2002, 2012 and 2014.

In 2014, Larson was

named the Wisconsin Coach of the Year and in 2015 was named the Don Shula NFL National Coach of the Year.

Coaching passed onto his sons as Reggie

coaches New Richmond and Rocky is the coach of Mayville State (North Dakota).

Larson was 58 years old.

SCF GBB: St. Croix Falls girls basketball wins regional FROM PAGE 10

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Miles Wilson defends the basket.

8 seeded Chieftains in the regional semifinal Feb. 25.

“Defense was our key,” said Maternowsky.

“We randomly put the

press on. That brought a lot of energy to our team.”

Brianna McCurdy led three Saints in double figures with 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field. She also added

four steals.

Kelsey Cooper posted 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Lucy Belisle recorded another double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

“Brianna had a great night on offense,” Maternowsky said. “Kelsey and Lucy did a real nice job under the basket.”

Hattie Fox scored 15 points for the Chieftains.

SCF BBB: Winning streak ends FROM PAGE 11

the game and getting the win,” Hall continued.

St. Croix Falls closes out the regular season 11-7 in the conference and 13-10 overall. Northwestern finished 17-0 and 21-3.

“We are looking to start playoffs as it is always an exciting time of year,” Hall said.

STARS: Western Wisconsin Stars lose section final FROM PAGE 11

Erin Huerta and Makenzie Weeks had two goals each.

Madison Trautmiller and Brooke

Olson scored one goal each. Alise Wiehl and Emily Berg were credited with the assists.

The Stars went 2-for-3 on the power play with Weeks and

Trautmiller accounting for those goals during the second period.

The Stars outshot the Fusion 3318 with Emaliya Schultz stopping 15 shots to earn the win

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points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Mallory Johnson added 20 points and 18 rebounds.

“What was most impressive to me was how well we rebounded the ball,” Haase said.

“We only gave up nine offensive rebounds, so a lot of Bloomer possessions we were able to end after one Alexis See and Olivia Schiebel scored five points each. Olivia Wright pulled down six rebounds.

“We really shot the ball well in the second half, and we continued to execute our team defense and rebounding.

We were pretty sharp on offense, only turning the ball over 10 times, and connecting on 71 percent from the free throw line,” Haase added.

Brooklyn Sarauer and Abby Iverson scored 11 points each for Bloomer.

“This was a great game for us to start off with during the playoffs,” Haase said. “We’ve played a handful of really great games this season, this game included. Bloomer has a few very good games on their resume, so we were not going to overlook them.”

HOCKEY: Season ends for Somerset hockey with loss to Baldwin-Woodville FROM PAGE 11

0-for-2.

Somerset ended its season 16-9-2. Gomez finished with the most goals (37) and points (67). Owen McDonough had the most assists (35).

Next year’s Somerset team will look a lot different. Gone will be Sirek, Jacob DeFoe,

Nick Meyer, Charlie Kronforst, Kieran DeFoe, Corey Rose, Bailey, McDonough, and Gomez.

Somerset 7, River Falls 3 The second-seeded Spartans advanced to the sectional final by breaking open a close game against No. 3 seed River Falls in the Feb. 23 semifinal.

The Spartans scored the game’s last four goals over the last 22 minutes of game action, all by different players.

Owen McDonough finished with a hat trick and added an assist.

Brock Sawicki posted a goal and three assists, while Michael Shannon added a goal and two assists.

Corey Rose tallied a

15, 2022.

There are two vacant seats open and five candidates on the ballot.

The unofficial results were provided for Polk County website.

This week, we have updated the results to include the Town of Somerset.

Liza Gibson Received a total of 279 votes.

59 - Town of Alden (Wards 1-4) 54 - Town of Farmington (Wards 1-2) 2 - Town of Garfield (Wards 1,2) 74 - Town of Osceola (Wards 1-5) 82 – Village of Osceola (Wards 1-3) 8- Town of Somerset (Wards 1-6)

Jeff Uzpen Received a total of 272 votes.

37 - Town of Alden (Wards 1-4) 62 - Town of Farmington (Wards 1-2) 8 - Town of Garfield (Wards 1,2) 81- Town of Osceola (Wards 1-5) 80 – Village of Osceola (Wards 1-3) 4 – Town of Somerset (Wards 1-6) Arvid Maki Received a total of 276 votes.

47- Town of Alden (Wards 1-4) 44 - Town of Farmington (Wards 1-2) 2 - Town of Garfield (Wards 1,2) 81 - Town of Osceola (Wards 1-5) 93 - Village of Osceola (Wards 1-3) 9 - Town of Somerset (wards 1-6)

Jan Carlson Received a total of 243 votes.

28- Town of Alden (Wards 1-4) 60 - Town of Farmington (Wards 1-2) 4 - Town of Garfield (Wards 1,2) 84 - Town of Osceola (Wards 1-5) 65- Village of Osceola (Wards 1-3) 2 – Town of Somerset (Wards 1-6) Brian Meyer Received a total of 191 votes.

28 - Town of Alden (Wards 1-4) 45 - Town of Farmington (Wards 1-2) 3 - Town of Garfield (Wards 1,2) 50 - Town of Osceola (Wards 1-5) 60- Village of Osceola (Wards 1-3) 5 – Town of Somerset (Wards 1-6)

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BENNETT: Winter doldrums FROM PAGE 11

wading.”

Eric has a son just entering his teenage years and has a plan to get Max outdoors. “Kids can be tough to get involved in fishing if things are too complicated. Kids aren’t interested in the where, why, when and the how’s of technical fishing. They just want to catch fish. Kids can understand a 1/32 ounce jig with a chunk of worm, gulp or corn on it if they’re squeamish. Fished with a red and

white bobber they understand the FUN when it goes down. Kids don’t need huge fish, big grip and grin pictures or Facebook posts about massive success. They just want to stay simple, busy and have fun.”

I used to tie trout flies during winter to pass the time until ice fishing took that away from me.

Eric has his things to do as well that I want to try someday. “I build custom rods. Anyone can do it. Mud Hole is a company with great kits to choose from

and how to videos. The kits are affordable starting out at around $50. Anybody can justify building a custom rod for themselves or gifting them to other people which (Duffy) frequently do as well.

There is a satisfying feeling knowing something I crafted by hand is being used by another to make lifetime memories,” added Duffy.

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

HOROSCOPES

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, an exciting relationship may soon develop after you socialize with friends. If you already are involved romantically, someone you meet could be an important ally.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Unexpected changes are the name of the game this week, Taurus. This could mean anything from learning a new skill to having to train a new coworker.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, there’s potential to meet someone interesting on a trip you will be taking shortly.

Strike up conversations with those around you, as you never know what will happen.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not be discouraged when something seems like an insurmountable task.

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You just have to find the right help and then you’ll quickly master the job.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 An unexpected phone call or text from someone in your past could come your way soon, Leo. Whatever the news, don’t let it scare you. You’ll do fine.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 A significant sum of money could be coming your way shortly, Virgo. It may be a bonus or some sort of repayment. Be pleased at the windfall and utilize it wisely.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, an exciting group activity involving a number of your friends is on the horizon. You may be wondering whether to go. Don’t pass up the opportunity.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Exciting prospects and fortu-

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nate events seem to be in your orbit, Scorpio. Enjoy this bit of good luck that garners much of your attention and could have further benefits.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, are you feeling adventurous lately? Now may be a good time to enter a race or try something daring, like sky diving. Let your instincts guide your decision.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Your mind is attuned to learning new lessons. If time permits, enroll in some college courses or explore trade school offerings. This will enable you to expand your mind.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 This is a good week to travel or to make the arrangements for it, Aquarius. The journey promises to be an exciting time that you will remember for a

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, bizarre dreams may invade your comfort levels.

Don’t try to analyze their meaning too much, but be aware of symbolism.

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INSURANCE 24 Hour Emergency Service | New Construction & Remodeling

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Licensed in Wisconsin 715-755-4888

93 State Road 35 Osceola, WI 54020

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Farmington Mini Storage: For all your storage needs. Now offering climate controlled units. 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25. Now accommodating 5th wheelers, boats and campers.

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

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615 Old Mill Road • Hudson, WI 54016

Federated Co-ops is looking for YOU! Federated Co-ops is a leader in Agronomy, Energy and Retail.

If you are looking for an exciting position with a stable company that is owned by the people it does business with, then Federated Co-ops is for you!

Our Osceola, WI location is currently accepting applications for the following position:

SEASONAL DRIVERS Applicants must have a clean driving record, Class B CDL or willing to obtain a Farm Service CDL and a current Fed Med Card. Ideal candidates will have the ability to operate delivery equipment and follow directions.

Candidates must meet all company core values: positive attitude, flexibility, speed, integrity and continuous improvement.

Please apply online at www.federatedcoops.com. Click “Careers”.

“Value for life” ~ Agronomy • Energy • Retail

Looking to hire immediately!

RASKA SEWER SERVICE is looking for a self-motivated person to deliver, pick-up and refurbish (pump, sanitize and stock) portable toilets. Job hours are 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends for events.

No experience required, will train.

Email keithraska@yahoo.com, call 715-755-4888 or stop to pick up an application. 93 State Rd 35, Osceola WI 54020

Marine Repair Technician Instructor Ashland Campus Full-time (1330 hours/year)

is NOW HIRING!

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VILLAGE OF DRESSER, WI The Village of Dresser is seeking applications for a Full Time Public Works Position. The position performs repair and maintenance related to Village streets, public works, water, and sanitary sewer utilities. Ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills, knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in the repair and maintenance of streets, sanitary and storm sewers, ditches, sidewalks, trees, and an aptitude to learn. The applicant must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive way and be a problem solver. A working knowledge of water and sewer utility functions and a proficiency in the operation and use of computers and software such as Word, Excel and email are required. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude also desired. Snowplowing experience and the physical ability to sustain long workdays desired. On call every other weekend and to be able to work in the outdoors in cold, hot or inclement weather. The position is classified as emergency personnel and must have the ability to respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends.

Additional requirements include high school diploma or GED. Experience in a municipal public works department or public works construction experience in the position of equipment operator or laborer desirable.

Within (2) years of hire, must obtain Municipal Water Supply Groundwater and Distribution Operator Certification. Applicants must possess a valid Wisconsin Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement or must obtain permit within 90 days of hire. Wage range: DOQ. Benefit Package to include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, State of WI Retirement.

Please submit cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, and employment application to the Village of Dresser, 102 W Main Street, PO Box 547, Dresser WI 54009 or by email to vod@centurytel.net. Employment application can be found online at www. villageofdresser.com or at the Village of Dresser Municipal Office. Cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, and employment applications are due to the Village Office by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Any questions please call 715-7552940. Position open until filled.

The Village of Dresser is an equal opportunity employer.

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Join Northwood Tech as a Marine Repair Technician Instructor! Instructors teach in a discipline area in which they have specific training and competence.

Instructors are expected to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities.

Join the Bernick’s Family! We are a familyowned company of over 100 years. We’re a top distributor of Pepsi products, beer and vending products. Our location in Dresser, WI currently has openings for a Vending Account Rep and Part-Time Warehouse positions.

route and helping with newspaper mailing. No regular weekend hours.

Contact: kevinflink@ tpprinting.com to apply.

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EARN $15,000 - $40,000 OVER 5 YEARS #1 Hunting Lease Company In America. Customize your contract. Call Base Camp Leasing | (888) 871-1982 Seeking web press operator to work for family-owned printing company in central Wisconsin. Looking for mechanically inclined individual to run press, supporting equipment and handle routine maintenance.

Other duties include pre-press, post-press, running weekly delivery

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/employment Deadline to apply for this position: Mar. 7, 2022 Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Weekend Night Shift Shop Helper – 1 opening • Friday – Sunday • +5% shift premium • Work 36, paid for 40 $19.50 Starting Pay - No Experience Would you like to be a part of our growing team? We offer area leading pay, full benefits, profit sharing, and a great work environment! Willing to train mechanically inclined self-starters in a skilled trade.

To receive an application, stop by our shop or send your resume to Alex today. alexeasley@vulcanindustrial.com

535 Simmon Drive Osceola, WI 54202 www.vulcanindustrial.com

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Award Winning Cheese Manufacturing plant in Turtle Lake, WI

NOW HIRING WITH NEWLY INCREASED RATES We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s strong tradiƟon of cheese making and our goal is to make the best cheese in the world.

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Associate Dean, Nursing Any Northwood Tech Campus Location (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake or Superior) Full-time (1950 hours/year) Join Northwood Tech as an Associate Dean, Nursing!

This position will provide overall coordination of the ADN Program to ensure student success from admission to program completion and success on the national registry examination.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/employment Deadline to apply for this position: Mar. 4, 2022 Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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LAKE COUNTRY DAIRY 458 Western Blvd.

Turtle Lake, WI 54889 We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.

Full Time or Part Time Wire Harness Assembler Build the best fire apparatus in the industry to detailed design specifications. We are looking for a Wire Harness Assembler. You will be mentored under a tenured Electrical Supervisor with 20-years fire truck experience. Our small family-owned company is over 40 years stable. We care about our Employees and they help us create a product renowned for its quality and reliability.

Responsibilities: • Use and identify the proper hand tools for work performed.

• Perform hand soldering and rework of circuit assemblies.

• Identify and communicate part shortages and requirements.

• Perform assembly of wire products and mechanical builds per the documented methods at standards and quality level.

• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical components, wire, crimps, and associated hardware.

Qualifications: • This individual must have experience in mechanical assembly and/or wiring experience. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

• This individual must be able to read and comprehend assembly drawings.

• This individual must have good communication and organizational skills to perform the tasks that are presented daily.

• Must be highly detailed oriented.

• Knowledge IPC standards would be a plus.

Although a part time position would enjoy a more flexible schedule, our full time benefits include: paid time off, employer provided uniforms, day shift, family medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401K with employer contributions, and competitive salary. Equal Employment Opportunity.

Resumes may be sent to kristi@customfire.com. Apply in Person: 8 AM - 5 PM Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. 509 68th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020

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Public input meetings about tourism planned

I love working here and you will too!

“Hi my name is Sue Demenge.

I work in the administrative of½ce doing Human Resources, Payroll and Scheduling. I enjoy my job, I do a lot of different interesting things each day and the residents are like family.

It really brings joy to families knowing that someone from the community has been a part of CCH since day one.

If you are looking for a family orientated skilled nursing community come see us we will take great care of you!”

NEW PROVIDER JOINS OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER

Lifestyle Choices for Seniors…

“Your Life, Your Style” • 24-Hour Skilled Nursing • Assisted Living • Transitional / Short-term Rehabilitation

Chr Christian Community Ho Home of Osceola & H g Hearthside Assisted Living

Gynecologist Michael Tiffany, DO, of St. Croix Regional Medical Center is joining our team of specialists at OMC. Learn more at MyOMC.org/OBGYN or schedule at 715-294-5680.

Dr. Tiffany provides services to women of all ages including: • • • •

Incontinence • Menstruation & Endometrial ablation Fertility Issues Abnormal bleeding • Pelvic Floor Issues Abnormal pap smears

2650 65th Ave., Osceola, WI • 715-294-1100 www.cchosceola.org

Call 715-294-1100 to schedule a tour of our beautiful campus.

The Polk County Information Center has partnered with the Tourism Research Institute of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to help redefine Polk County as a tourism destination. The goal of this project is to help Polk County establish its identity as a haven for tourists while preserving and promoting the local community.

The Tourism Research Institute (TRI) will be hosting three community input meetings to encourage open discussions about how adjusting the current tourism initiatives could impact Polk County. They will also assess how current visitors to Polk County enjoy the area, and how they view their experiences.

In addition, the TRI will be conducting focus groups in order to gather more detailed information from the community.

Community meetings will be held in the early evenings from 4-6 p.m. at three separate locations throughout the county to provide an opportunity for all residents to attend. The first meeting will be held in Amery on March 14 at Farm Table Restaurant.

The second meeting will be held in Osceola on April 14 at the Osceola Village Office. The final community input meeting will be held in Balsam Lake on April 19 at the Polk County Justice Center.

The Polk County Information Center and the TRI want to hear from every resident of the community to help guide the future tourism strategy.

All are welcome to attend and contribute their opinions to this impactful research.

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SCHLETTY CHARITABLE FUND

DAKOTA BJORK

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TRAISER FARMS

CARLSON FARMS

OUTDOOR POWER

Osceola Lions

ROB & BECKY CARDENAS DENNIS & DAWN NEUMANN

D&J FOUKS TRUCKING

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