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Locals demand solution to F&A odor

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

A Dresser resident and an official from the Town of Osceola voiced concerns to the Dresser Village Board March 7 about F&A Dairy’s continuing odor problem.

“Families cannot enjoy picnics outdoors,” Linc Duncanson, Dresser, told the board. “Children cannot go outside to play.

Local diners and tourists have complained of the smell while eating.

Churchgoers are offended as they worship on Sundays.”

The stench has damaged the reputation of the community, he continued, and diminished the value of homes and businesses.

Citing Dresser’s Public Nuisance ordinance,

New efforts to control odors at F&A Dairy, including agitating ponds near the road to stop them from freezing, were completed March 6, said F&A plant manager Mike Breault.

which includes noxious odors, Duncanson asked why the board had not taken action to solve the problem and who authorized several more weeks

of violation while the company tried new repairs.

Dan Burch, a member of the Town of Osceola’s board, reported additional complaints.

“We’ve had a few of our residents complain about the smell as well,” he said. “I know you’re in a tough position and I know people have been trying to mitigate it for a long time, but it doesn’t seem like there’s any resolution. ... It’s affecting overall business in the area, too.”

In response to these criticisms, F&A plant manager Mike Breault asserted that the company recently instituted new efforts to control the scent, investing about $500,000 to solve the problem.

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F&A’s biological oxygen demand (BOD) levels were consistently over the limit in January 2016, according to weekly test results reported to the DNR. Due to a plug in one of the pipes caused by current construction, samples could not be taken the last week in January.

Results from testing in February will be reported later this month.

Additions planned in Osceola parks

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Plans are in the works to lay additional sidewalk along the Gristmill Park Trail and to build a trailhead at Geiger Park. The Village of Osceola has also approved the sale of roughly 300 square feet of park land to the Osceola BP, enabling the convenience store to expand storage.

Gristmill Park Trail A new sidewalk in Gristmill Park would start at the south end of the footbridge over Osceola Creek (behind the Watershed Café) and connect to the existing

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James and Owyn got creative with Legos and K’nex at the Osceola Public Library in February with the STEAM Lego Club.

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A concept drawing of the trailhead planned for Geiger Park. “Osceola” will be added above “Rivertown Trails.”

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Mark Hayes Peacock has released h his second collection of short stories, “ “More Break Time Stories,” available o on Amazon Kindle. As with his first c collection, each of these stories can be rread completely during a break from w work.

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er or phone and it’s not necessary to have a Kindle reader,” said Peacock. “Lots of people tell me they are reading my stories on their computers or phones, as well as on Kindle’s readers.”

Peacock’s first story collection, “Four Break Time Stories,” also available on Amazon Kindle, was released in the summer of 2015. He lives and writes in Osceola, Wisconsin.

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‘School’s Out’ at the Osceola Public Library OPL launches family fun program for in-service Fridays What do you do with your kids on a Friday without school? Bring them to the library, of course! The Osceola Public Library now offers fun for the whole family

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on days off from school with a movie, snacks and STEAM activities.

Assuredly, keeping kids occupied on a day off from school can be a challenge, especially when the weather is too cold or too wet. Now there’s a lively alternative to the dreaded words: “I’m bored!”

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Assembly candidate Peterson visits East Farmington

BY JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

At the March 7 Farmington Town Board meeting Jeff Peterson, a resident of Georgetown for 33 years, introduced himself as a candidate for the state’s Assembly. He said he will be running as a Democrat, that he is a proponent of solar energy and a retired teacher. He was also on the Polk County Board of Adjustment for six years.

“I’m running because I’m not happy with the direction our state is going and I think that one party rule has not proven to be good for us,” Peterson told the Farmington Town Board.

He also explained that he opposes the state government taking power

from small governments and stated that he would “work against it.” After a brief description of his sentiments and qualifications regarding the office, he rushed off to tend the sap he had cooking at home.

Other business • The board is planning to bill the Village of Osceola for the maintenance of 68th Street, which falls in Osceola’s territory.

• Chairman Dennis Cotter said he talked to the owner of the ARC who said they were still working on lowering noise levels.

• The Board agreed to abandon the intersection project of 280th and 30th and are working on a new plan.

The next Farmington Town Board meeting will take place April 4 at 7 p.m.

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SCF begins to plan future of buildings, grounds

BY TIM KRENZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

At the St. Croix Falls School District’s public committee meeting March 8, District Superintendent Mark Burandt advised the board that the district must begin an assessment and start making some decisions on a “Ten-Year Buildings and Grounds Plan.”

While noting that the “budget is in good shape,” Burandt made clear that school district physical properties and equipment plant require some necessary and prompt short-term repairs, and also needed many improvements long-term, which will influence the school’s financial decision-making.

Although the facilities might need relatively manageable structural reconditioning, Burandt stated in precise terms that the Dresser elementary school required the most help of any of the planning the board must address in this 10-year project.

In part by creating an efficient and planned use of resources now, this 10 year effort could ultimately help the district perform its primary reason to exist: To educate students in a safe environment, with advanced tools and facilities, and with dedicated leadership of teachers, staff, parents and the community.

In wondering about where the buildings and grounds plan will go in the future, the committee’s presiding officer, Roni Schuler, stated that a community committee would have to become involved in the planning process, to

gain public support and acceptance.

Superintendent Burandt received the committee’s permission to form such an “ad hoc community committee on buildings and grounds.”

In the presentation to the committee, which will have its regular school board business meeting later in March, Burandt discussed the options available to finance any plan, once adopted.

Option #1 uses a non-referendum debt assumption by the district. It requires no public vote, but the money to pay off the debt must come from existing district revenues.

Option #2, “a Fund 39-type” requires a referendum vote to create the debt obligation. It has tax impact, but spreads it over a longer period of time.

Option #3, the Energy Efficiency exemption of “Act 32” under the “Fund 38”-type law, requires different board and bond resolutions above and below $1 million. It requires a third-party contractor to approve compliance with the efficiency standards of the fund, and has strict terms and reporting on any projects. It has a tax impact, but energy savings and other provisions help reduce the budget levy, in theory. This third option, however, can only receive approval at the annual meeting held in October.

Other briefings to the board’s committee meeting included that from the Star Foundation on its fund raising for the district, the Lennon bus tour at St. Croix Falls High School, the student trip to Puerto Rico, and naming and sponsorship policies of the district.

POLK COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #16171-56.

The Public Auction will begin on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:01am CST and end on Monday, April 18, 2016, starting at 10:00 am CST. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

xxx Paulsen Lake Lane – Town of Alden – Pcl #002-00474-0000 Appraised Value Set by Committee: $3,500.00 Minimum Bid: $3,500.00 ------------------------------------------------------xxx 135th Street – Town of Alden – Pcl #002-00899-0000 Appraised Value Set by Committee: $500.00 Minimum Bid: $500.00 -----------------------------------------------------xxx US Highway 8 – Town of Balsam Lake – Pcl # 006-00759-0300 Appraised Value Set by Committee: $7,000.00 Minimum Bid: $7,000.00 -----------------------------------------------------Landlocked Parcel – Town of Eureka – Pcl #020-00273-0001 Appraised Value Set by Committee: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $100.00 -----------------------------------------------------xxx 60th Avenue – Town of Garfield – Pcl #024-00678-0000 Appraised Value Set by Committee: $3,000.00 Minimum Bid: $3,000.00 -----------------------------------------------------xxx 160th Avenue – Town of St. Croix Falls – Pcl #044-00375-000 Appraised Value Set by Committee: $1,500.00 Minimum Bid: $1,500.00 -----------------------------------------------------Landlocked Parcel – City of St. Croix Falls – Pcl #281-00565-0000 Appraised Value Set by Committee: $900.00 Minimum Bid: $900.00 www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

Dated March 4, 2016. Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer For Questions Contact Sally Spanel: 715-485-9208

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MONTHLY RiverBucks program Polk County Special Olympics has been chosen as the March recipient of the RiverBucks program at Central Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

Personal care items Throughout the month of March, Hiawatha National Bank is collecting personal care items for the Osceola Open Cupboard food shelf.

Products needed: Q-Tips, BandAids, toothpaste, tooth brushes, conditioner, feminine products, hand lotion, loofas, women’s razors, hair products. Donate two of these products and be entered in a drawing to win a gift card from Uptown Gifts.

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

MARCH 12 Craft/color your day away

Adults can craft and color your day away at the Osceola Public Library. Bring your craft projects to create in the company of others or just relax by coloring for the afternoon. Also learn how to make fabric gift bags, 1 p.m.

MARCH 17

Bluebird workshop Julie Osterbauer will take you through the world of the Eastern bluebird at 1 p.m. at William O’Brien State Park. Construction plans to build your own bluebird nestbox will be available. FFI: 651-433-0500.

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

Get Buggy!

Get Buggy with Bruce the Bug Guy at Osceola Public Library at 1 p.m.

MARCH 29

Women’s Retreat The 12th annual Women’s Retreat will be at Milltown Lutheran Church. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. There is a small fee.

RSVP (715) 825-3114.

MARCH 21

Family Fort Night Family Fort Night at Osceola Public Library will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Grab some books, blankets, sheets and a flashlight and build your own fort in the library.

Bloodmobile in St. Croix Falls The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Georgetown Lutheran Church, 877 190th Ave./County Road G, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) to make an appointment or more information.

Christian Women’s Group The Christian Women’s Connection will meet at 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 130828 Irene Ave., Lindstrom, Minn. For reservations call Mary, (715) 554-2330. There is a fee.

MARCH 22-23 Books R Fun Book Fair The Partners of Osceola Medical Center will be hosting a Books R Fun book fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in the Osceola Medical Center lobby.

Proceeds to go to support OMC’s Reach out and Read Program.

MARCH 30 Last Wednesday Meal The Last Wednesday meal for March is being hosted and served at Osceola United Methodist Church from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal is free and all are welcome. Come enjoy the meal and visit with neighbors.

APRIL 2 Lifeguard courses begin The Osceola Aquatic Center is offering the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, from noon to 6 p.m. Participants must be 15 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards, tread water and dive to 12 feet of depth. Attendance is mandatory. Registration required by March 24 and forms are available at the pool office, Osceola Middle School, 1029 Oak Ridge Drive. There is a fee. FFI: Paul Westmoreland, 715-294-4180 rxt. 346.

Beekeepers meeting

MARCH 23

The Polk/Burnett Bee Keepers Assoc. meet at 7 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake in the Community Room.

Bloodmobile in St. Croix Falls

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The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Marketplace Foods in St. Croix Falls from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or more information.

Breakfast benefit/book sale

MARCH 19 Craft/color your day away

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

What’s the buzz about bees?

The free Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with Crystal Boyd of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at the St. Croix River Association office, St. Croix Falls. Space is limited. To reserve a space, go

Bloodmobile in Luck The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Luck High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) to make an appointment or more information.

A breakfast benefit and book sale will be at the Milltown Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon Proceeds used to alter community cats through Farm, Feral & Stray. Free will offering.

APRIL 23 Holding fast to a dream

The Peanuts Movie will be shown at the Osceola Public Library. Lunch is planned. Showing at 10:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m.

The free Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with David Backes, author of “A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson,” at the St. Croix River Association office, St. Croix Falls. Space is limited.

To reserve a seat, go to www. stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 483-3300.

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MARCH 25 Lunch and a movie

Polk County Genealogy Society

Monday

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

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

Tuesday • Tot-Time. An hour for adults, toddlers and preschoolers at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, meeting the first and third Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Call the church to register, (715) 755-2515.

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

FFI: mopsscv@hotmail.com.

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

FFI: (715) 494-0385.

Wednesday • Friends of Osceola Library meets the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. FFI: 715294-2657.

• A caregiver/family support group meets the third Wednesday, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Christian Community Home of Osceola chapel. FFI: Kim Bauer, 715-2941103.

• Adult basic education classes. Brush up on basic skills such as reading, English, science, and math or prepare for the GED/HSED exams and enter the workforce with confidence through basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Enroll any time. FFI: Call 800-243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/adult/ basicedprogram.htm.

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

Open song circle An open song circle is planned at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The group meets the second Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join and sing.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

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

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

THURSDAY

• Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center’s Cascade Room. To register, 715684-4440.

• GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. FFI: 715-557-1431.

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

FFI: 715-294-2310.

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola, lower lever, north entrance.

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

MONDAY

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

• Overeaters Anonymous at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond. FFI: 715-7552018.

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

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

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 8 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

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

Osceola Mainstreet Skate Park

108 Chieftain St. • P.O. Box 159 • Osceola, WI

Our shelter cat, Katie is one quirky kitty. She is interested in everything, is athletic and agile, active and cuddly. Katie is looking for a home that will appreciate her ability to entertain while she goes about her day. She is ready to shake up your world.

Once a year, Market Place Foods in St. Croix Falls organizes and hosts a fundraiser for Arnel, at their store. Beginning this week, this event donates supplies to our shelter; supplies that keep our shelter clean, animals fed and pampered a little. Brown Bags of Wish List items are made available to market shoppers near the checkout stands. By adding a brown bag of shelter supplies to your cart, you will be donating kitty litter, dog biscuits, cat toys, paper towels, dish washing soap, floor cleaner, Kitten and Cat Chow and more.

Our shelter budget goes so much further when these necessary items are donated. And you will know that you are donating items the shelter needs. Market Place Foods collects the donated brown bags and delivers them to Arnell. Making a difference couldn’t be easier.

Dog and cat adoptions flew out the door over the weekend. Two dogs and four cats went home, leaving us with a handful of cats and one dog available. Collin and Drake are short coat Buff Tabbies. Both are handsome and loving. Ernest has an Orange Tabby and White coat. He is gentle and sweet. Cola is a one year old, Black Lab Chesapeake mix spayed female.

With the beginning of Kitten Season upon us, we will soon need foster homes for nursing mothers and kittens. If you are able to foster shelter cats until they are ready for adoption, please contact the shelter. We will get your contact information with a fostering application and call you when we have animals in need.

It appears that Spring is making a comeback. Warmer temperatures make us think about getting out of the house and the claustrophobic clutter. And by design, all of this happens just when the shelter is getting ready to host our annual shelter garage sale in early June. Gather up all of your lightly used treasures and donate them to Arnell Humane Society. We will sell them to help support the shelter. Our shelter is a non-profit charitable organization and all donations are tax-deductible. We collect everything but clothing and put it to work for the animals. Start collecting now. We will begin taking donations at the shelter, May 1.

715-294-2202 • Fax: 715-294-9995

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 or online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook

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Don’t pinch me

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hursday is St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate the Irish and their contributions to society.

For some, it’s an excuse to get drunk. For others, it’s a day to celebrate their Irish heritage and the imminent arrival of spring. If you’re a kid, (at least when I was a kid) it’s a day to ensure you are wearing green to avoid being pinched.

I am 25 percent Irish. My maternal great-great-grandfather McGrath emigrated to Canada in the 1800s. His grandchildren eventually made their way to America and settled in Iowa. My remaining “mix” of ethnicity includes GerPublisher man, Russian and Austrian.

I am among the 34 million U.S. Tom Stangl residents who claim Irish ancestry. This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (3.9 million).

Irish is the nation’s second most frequently reported ancestry, trailing only German.

According to figures from the U.S. Census, a total of 4.8 million immigrants from Ireland have been admitted to the U.S. for lawful permanent residence since fiscal year 1820, the earliest year for which official immigration records exist. By fiscal year 1870, about half of these immigrants were admitted for lawful permanent residence. Only Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Mexico have had more immigrants admitted for permanent residence to the United States than Ireland.

When I think of my Irish heritage, I think of my Grandpa Dan McGrath, who passed away in 1968 when I was eight years old. Grandpa Dan was a gruff but lovable man who played “go fish” with me and always had a bowl of lemon drops or malted milk balls or chocolate stars that my siblings and I always were free to overindulge in. Grandpa Dan was ahead of his time in grand parenting, pioneering the “get them hyped up on sugar and send them home to their parents” method. My parents employed the same technique with my daughters, and I have been guilty (to a much lesser degree) of the same transgression.

It’s what we do as grandparents.

Grandpa Dan had a rather acerbic wit, often making funny, but biting observations. As a child, most of these comments were over my head. One of these comments which has passed into family legend is the time a bunch of my cousins were outside playing and came in to have some Pepsi or Squirt (more of that sugar thing).

Subtly is not the strong suit of children, and my cousin Kelly came in and said “boy, I sure am thirsty.” Grandpa Dan, knowing full well that we wanted pop, replied “There’s the sink and all the cold water you want — help yourself.” Kelly, with righteous indignation responded “I’m not that damn thirsty!” and stormed outside. My mother told me that Grandpa Dan nearly swallowed his cigar with laughter.

You can count on seeing John Ford’s 1952 tribute to Ireland, “The Quiet Man” starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald and Victor McLaglen on television at least once this week. Wayne plays a prizefighter who returns to the place of his birth after killing a man in the ring. It’s a charming film with beautiful scenery and fine character acting. When I imagine Ireland, it’s “The Quiet Man” I see. I hope to visit the country someday, maybe find my cousins. But for now, I’ll just enjoy the lush green and remind myself that it will soon be green here as well.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 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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Help from Trump?

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onald Trump’s entry into Republican politics could provide a boost to Rebecca Bradley’s try on April 5 for a full 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Trump’s bid for the GOP presidential nomination has stirred broad citizen and media interest in the Republican presidential primaries across America.

Voter turnout Matt Pommer for primaries and caucuses in other states through early March show Republicans attracting a third more citizens than similar Democratic election events.

Bradley, in essence, is the Republican candidate for the state Supreme Court post which will be decided in Wisconsin’s April voting – which occurs in the same election as the presidential primary balloting.

Bradley is a favorite of Republican Gov. Scott Walker who appointed her to the court last year after the death of Justice Patrick Crooks. Earlier Walker had appointed her to a circuit court

judgeship and then to the State Court of Appeals.

Her election opponent is Appeals Court Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg who narrowly lost a State Supreme Court race to Supreme Court Justice David Prosser in 2011. Prosser is a former Republican speaker of the Assembly.

“I won,” Walker said after the Prosser-Kloppenburg votes had been counted that year.

At first blush this year’s court race seemed to be close. In the February primary Bradley got 44.7 percent of the vote while Kloppenburg received 43.2 percent. Milwaukee Judge Joe Donald, who finished third, has endorsed Kloppenburg.

But Republicans are credited with a better record of voting in non-presidential elections. Trump and his primary opponents have made the GOP primary more exciting.

Wisconsin is different than most other states. It has an “open” primary system. One may vote in either the Republican or Democratic presidential primary, but not in both.

That means Democrat-leaning citizens who are attracted by Trump’s campaign style could

cast their ballots for him in the Republican presidential primary and boost GOP turnout.

But if that crossover does occur, it likely will have no impact on balloting for the Supreme Court justice since that race is nonpartisan, and all voters get to make a choice.

Walker himself has been drawn into the edges of the Republican fight over Trump’s bid for the presidency. Earlier this month the governor repeated his promise to support whoever gets the Republican presidential nomination this year.

Walker had made that promise when he quit his brief bid for the GOP nomination last fall. He didn’t budge when the GOP establishment sought to head off Trump with sharp criticism.

The potential Democratic crossover in the April presidential primary race may not give a clear picture of partisan politics in Wisconsin and what that means for the November U.S. Senate campaign.

The better indicator comes from the ostensibly nonpartisan court race. A solid Bradley win will boost morale of Republican leaders. Wisconsin hasn’t gone RepubSEE POMMER, PAGE 6

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR More than one ‘Church of Felons’ I have long been a subscriber to The Sun and appreciate the positive slant on local news it provides. In a recent article called “Church of Felons� Osceola Community Church was mentioned as being effective helping people who have had troubled lives find faith in Jesus and be transformed. It was a wonderful article that expressed the message that there is truly hope for all.

There is more to the story that must be mentioned. We are only one of six churches in our area who are actively seeking to mentor and rehabilitate men and women who have been incarcerated.

A mentoring program has been started in cooperation with Polk County Law Enforcement to help keep people from returning to a life of addiction, crime and further imprisonment. The beauty of this new program is that soon those being released from incarceration will have a variety of faith options from which to choose a mentor.

I value every church in our area that proclaims the name of Jesus as the One who can set captives free. Each church has something special to offer those who are recovering from addictions. I am blessed to pastor one of those churches.

Larry Mederich Osceola Community Church

Smoking causes more than lung cancer Smoking cigarettes causes many other cancers in addition to lung cancer. In fact, the 2014 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report shows that smoking causes colorectal cancer—the second deadliest cancer after lung cancer.

Tragically, more than 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorec-

The taste is on!

REMEMBER WHEN tal cancer each year, and more than 50,000 of those diagnosed ultimately die from it. In Wisconsin, over 2,500 residents are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, and nearly 1,000 of them die.

Other cancers caused by smoking include liver, bladder, kidney, and pancreatic cancer.

Perhaps the most tragic thing about these deaths is that many of them are preventable. In fact, when I think of all the lives lost to tobacco addiction, I feel sad for the families mourning lost loved ones and motivated to help others and prevent future deaths It’s never too late to quit smoking, and the benefits of quitting are numerous. Some of those benefits include: lower risk of developing many forms of cancer, a lower risk of stroke and Heart Disease.

Tobacco users that are ready to quit can call the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT NOW for free help and medications.

For more on local tobacco prevention control efforts: Visit the W3TFL website: www.W3TFL.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/W3TFL Quitting smoking: www.wiquitline.org Mary Boe and Elizabeth Hagen Polk County Public Health Department

Teach a Republican to ďŹ sh, and he’ll . . .

Richard Hartung has seen the moment of local Republican dominance flicker. He sees Jeff Peterson’s popular grass-roots Assembly campaign take root, while his Tea Partiers stand around and bicker — and in short, he is afraid.

So now, in addition to his frantic letters to local papers, Hartung has filed an open records request with Polk County demanding: “. . . all emails, letters, text mes-

Saturday, March 19 5:30 p.m.

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Sportsman’s Taste • Families encouraged – free admission Featured • Chili cook off with cash prizes speakers (chili must arrive by 4 p.m. to be judged) Mike & Shannon • Wild game dishes Donaghue from • Favorite dessert contest Valley Sweets in St. Croix (same as chili, be there by 4 p.m.) • Cash prizes to contest winners • Door prizes courtesy of Meister’s & Fiesta Loca

sages, facebook messenger messages or other correspondence relating to, discussing, or otherwise in connection with any Polk County business, issue, proposed ordinance or ordinance, budget, vote, proposed resolution or resolution, or other Polk county-related matter, to or from (including copied to) Mr. Jeff Peterson.�

Whew! Take a breath man!

And that’s just part of his request – which will consume hours of county employee time to fill. It’s called a “fishing expedition� — because he doesn’t really know what he’s looking for, but hopes to find something he can eventually feed to his propaganda machine.

At some point in his political life, someone taught Hartung to fish, and so — bless his heart — the man is fishing.

As a teacher, I’ve witnessed this exact tactic by Republicans four times now — the other three were when colleagues of mine ran against established Tea Party incumbents.

So I’ve seen first-hand how wasteful it is when school officials are forced to turn their attention from student needs to the requests of panicky political mouthpieces screaming, “LIBERALS! SOCIALISTS! OMG! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!�

I’m sorry, but wasting already anemic school funds on “fishing expeditions� to feed yipping political propagandists infuriates me. Hasn’t the Republican establishment done enough to weaken Wisconsin schools already? Guess not.

Now, to be fair, since Jeff Peterson no longer teaches, Hartung’s most recent request is not wasting any education dollars. This time it’s county funds.

I thought Republicans were all about saving tax dollars by increasing government efficiencies.

Yawn. Political double-speak.

But I guess nobody ever accused power-hungry Republicans of being consistent. They’re for open records when it suits them and against open records when it doesn’t; for local control when it suits them and against local control when it doesn’t. For public education when . . . well . . . I take that one back. They never support public education.

At least they’re consistent about one thing.

They love the poorly educated too.

Chris Wondra Saint Croix Falls

Vote for Bradley I recently had the privilege to personally meet Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley. Rebecca Bradley is being opposed in the April 5th election by JoAnne Kloppenberg. JoAnne Kloppenburg is a presiding judge for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV, and a ultra-liberal.

Gov. Scott Walker appointed Rebecca Bradley to the Supreme Court in October 2015, following the death of Supreme Court Justice N. Patrick Crooks on September 21, 2015. Justice Crooks was an outstanding jurist SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6

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10 years ago March 15, 2006 • The Osceola boys powerlifting team was named State Champions on Saturday. The girls team placed third. Members of the team included Kevin McCusker, AJ Bach, Kipp Hinz, JR Switalla, Nick Cox, Brett Bartley, Alex Goehring, Kevin Hanley, Chad Kromrey and Peter Wells. • Osceola teachers have started to record all their grades online for the last quarter in preparation to convert to a fully-integrated online grading format at the start of the next school year. • Rachel Graf has been selected as the Osceola High School Northwest United Educators representative. Five $500 scholarships would be given awarded April 5. • Four Osceola Wrestling Club members advanced to the state wrestling tournament. They included Ethan Freese, Alex Freese, Tanner Johnson and Elvis Lowney. • Osceola Middle School students honored with the Principal’s Award for their progress in the Level Four Reading Counts included Alyson Isaacson, Athea Hermann, Logan Beaver, Brittany Leidle, Sarah Evans, Bridget Hinz, Ariel Johnson, Amanda Schuman, Abby Thompson and Kelly Belisle.

20 years ago March 13, 1996 • St. Croix Falls City Administrator Bill Sizemore has decided to give up the battle with the city council and resigned effective March 22. • Mark Campbell has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat on the Osceola Village Board.

He has decided to run as a write-in candidate because he entered the race late. • The Osceola Medical Center Auxiliary donated a hydroculator to OMC. It is able to keep a large number of hot packs warm and wet. • Karolyn Demulling was named Polk/Burnett Realtor of the Year. • The new Osceola Braves

uniforms arrived last week.

This will be the team’s ďŹ rst season in 30 years. • St. Croix Falls gymnast Linnea Peterson placed third in the vault at state. • FFA members Theresa Raleigh, Alex Larson and Kristi Boucher will be representing Osceola FFA at the sectional speaking contest March 14 in Clear Lake. • Facing federal cutbacks due to budget balancing concerns, the CESA 11 Head Start Policy Council voted to close seven of its 15 sites including Osceola. • Vern Redlich of Osceola is challenging incumbent Mark Kopp of Amery for a Polk County Board seat.

30 years ago March 18, 1986 • Dr. Thomas Hinck joined the River Valley Medical staff and will work in both Osceola and St. Croix Falls clinics through April 11. His one month assignment was part of a preceptorship, allowing him to continue his residency requirements away from the hospital. • Music students who receives a Class A 1* and will compete at state were Michele Munkholm and Tracey Schlueter, ute duet; Neil Larson, Jay Monson, Eric Williams, Kris Larson, Kevin Tomfohrde, Tracy Wilker, Renee Haass, Jeremy Jasperson, Chris McKenzie, Mark Dehmer, Chris Larson, Randy Viebrock, Kevin Ulisnik, Chad Rud, Troy Blanchard, John Fehlen and Joe Bonneprise, brass choir with percussion. • Toddy Kissler and Terry Deiss announced their engagement. An Aug. 23 wedding was planned. • The LeRoy Luchsinger beneďŹ t at Osceola Lanes drew over 120 bowlers and raised more than $2,000. • Top ďŹ ve spellers at Osceola Middle School were Marilyn Olson, ďŹ rst; Kellie Johnsen, second and Renee Plante, Ken Urman and Jennifer Hinz tied for third place.

GOVERNMENT NUMBERS WHO TO CALL...

President Barack Obama

1600 Pennsylvania Ave.• Washington, D.C. 20500 • comments@whitehouse.gov Comments: (202) 456-1111 • Switchboard: (202) 456-1414 • Fax: (202) 456-2461 www.whitehouse.gov

Congressman Sean Duffy 7th Congressional District 1208 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 225-3365 or 502 2nd St., Suite 202, Hudson, WI 54016 • (715) 808-8160 duffy.house.gov/

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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 717 Hart Senate Office Biulding • Washington, D.C. 20510 • (202) 224-5653 www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact

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

Rep. Adam Jarchow 28th Assembly District Room 19 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952 • Madison, WI 53708 (608) 267-2365 or 1-888-529-0028 • Fax (608) 282-3628 Rep.Jarchow@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Sheila Harsdorf 10th Senate District For More information call 715-247-5062

Located 1 mile from Hwy 35 on Cty. Rd. M, across from Polaris

722 Seminole Ave, Osceola • 715-755-3982

State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 • Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • Toll-free: 1-800-862-1092 Sen.Harsdorf@legis.wisconsin.gov

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sceola’s roots go deep as a commercial center serving a farming area. Founded in the 1830s, the Osceola area welcomed Sc a ndi navi a n, French, German and other immigrants during the post-Civil War boom. Through to the end of the 19th Century, the new cleared Columnist farmers the wilderness of forest, planted Tim Krenz crops, raised livestock,and grew Sub Terra Vita families Th l off the heritage marThe people ried neighbors, setting forth more generations, gave them schooling, set them to work very, very hard, every day and all day, to build a

great Middle America.

The values of that Middle America continued, and Osceola families continued to seed generations to local schools, to two world wars, and Korea and Southeast Asia, and to work in the Twin Cities, and even to return to the heritage to live. They built a community around Osceola. In the late 1950s, the changes in the USA following the Second World War started to seep and filter into the roots of local life.

The changes in Osceola, like changes everywhere in America, began as an evolution of slow growth and adaptation. As a result, the change might have succeeded to reflect and keep those past values. Yet, things inevitably changed, as things always do. Even as the education boom post-Sputnik radically changed

America’s demography, and people’s potential and expectations, so too did education, work, play and fun change in Osceola.

In my youth, things looked cosmetically different in town, although the values of heritage, neighbors, work, church, factories, soil, crops, dairy, schools, athletics and family remained the long standing values until I graduated from high school. In Osceola, we knew these values, “our Normalcy.”

Of the more noticeable differences since then: the current post office housed the Bank of Osceola; the dry cleaner today housed a smaller post office; the laundromat/car wash lot had the milk house (from where Wendy Viebrock delivered milk to houses SEE KRENZ, PAGE 15

POMMER: Help from Trump in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

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lican in a presidential race since Ronald Reagan was on the ballot.

Walker and incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson are doing poorly in telephone polling conducted by the Marquette University Law School. Johnson, who is seeking a second term, is more than double-digit percentages be-

hind Democrat Russ Feingold who is seeking to return to the Senate.

Walker is supported by fewer than 40 percent of those questioned in the polling. The governor’s term extends through 2018 but he will have to decide, probably within the next year, whether to seek a third four-year term.

But that decision can wait for this year’s partisan election in No-

vember. Re-election of Johnson or a Republican in the White House would impact Walker’s thinking and hopes.

The Wisconsin high court election may provide a hint of things to come.

The content in this column does not reflect the views or opinions of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association or its member newspapers.

LETTERS: Vote Rebecca Bradley for Supreme Court on April 5 FROM PAGE 4

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not judges on the bench.

Rebecca Bradley doesn’t want to legislate from the bench because she believes a judge must be impartial and free of political agendas. She will be tough but fair and make sure people receive the dignity and respect they deserve. Twenty years of experience in the courtroom gives her the experience needed to serve Wisconsin.

She has also received endorsements from more than 135 sheriffs, judges, district attorneys and law enforcement organizations across Wisconsin— people who belong to both political parties.

Polk County Sheriff Pete Johnson has endorsed Rebecca Bradley. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, who won the 2014 General Election on the Democratic ticket with 79% of the vote, is a is a staunch supporter of Justice Bradley because he knows we need her proven experience and impartiality on Wisconsin’s highest court.

Judge Bradley received her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996. In 2012, Judge Bradley was named one of Milwaukee’s Leading Lawyers in Litigation, Business Law, and Internet Law by M Magazine. She received the 2010 Women in Law Award from the Wisconsin Law Journal and was named a “Rising Star” Attorney on the 2010 and 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list. Judge Bradley also served as President, and has served on the Board of Advisors, of the Milwaukee Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society, an organization founded on the principle that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.

Please vote for Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley on April 5, 2016.

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Good Friday, March 25 9:00 –11:45 a.m. Good Friday Mini-Camp Noon-Good Friday Service

Easter Sunday, March 27 Services at 6:30, 8:30 & 10:45

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WEEKLY MEDITATION Let’s get wet

BY LARRY MEDERICH OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

A man named John stood in the waters of the muddy Jordan and called people to get water baptized as a sign that they were being cleansed of their sins and starting a new life. Everyone that

came to be baptized had already been baptized at least once in some Jewish ceremony of cleansing.

John offered something new and fresh preparing people for a relationship with Jesus. All they had before was a religion that choked the life out of them. They were about to get a faith that gave them

abundant life.

We know the Jordan was deep enough to totally immerse the baptismal candidates because the Bible says, “there was much water there”.

Back then the word baptism was used to describe dying cloth. You pretty much have to immerse something to get it all

one color. So John was not using a seashell. He put them entirely under water. This “under water” experience was a picture of death to the old life. Rising up from the water meant the new life had begun.

One day Jesus came by and was baptized by John. He didn’t have to be

baptized because he had no sin but he did so as an example to us. From that day on, people got water baptized and then started to follow Jesus. Even Jesus did not start his public ministry without getting water baptized.

So a pattern is observed. We may have

been dedicated, baptized, circumcised and homogenized in the religion of our parents but now that we are grown up we need to make up our own minds about faith. We need to get baptized as an expression of what we believe.

Let’s get wet.

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Krueger, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces, to Tiffany and Kyle Krueger, Lindstrom, Minn.

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Good Friday Mini-Camp

How do you approach Good Friday with your children? What do you tell them? Why is this such an important event in the life of each baptized Christian? Children are curious. They want to know what happened on that day. An opportunity for them to hear about the events of Good Friday in a way appropriate for children (Kindergarten – 6th grade) will be held on March 25 from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.

PreK children are invited to attend, but parents are required to accompany them.

During the morning,

the children will engage in a series of activities focused on Good Friday themes.

The morning concludes with lunch at 11:45. Children may either head home or attend the noon Good Friday service in the sanctuary with their parents.

Registration is required and forms must be turned in by March 20. Registration forms are found on the church website www.plcdresser. org or call the church office to register (715) 7552515.

There is a small fee.

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iver Erik Melin, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces, to Amanda and Erik Melin, Grantsburg.

Feb. 28, 2016: A girl,

Lexi Irene Yoder, weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces, to Kasey and Chad Yoder, Lindstrom, Minn.

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1100 www.stcroixalliance.com Senior Pastor, Gary Russell Associate Pastor Jeff Naegelen Youth Pastor Chris Folkestad SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m.

———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Andy Anderson SUNDAY: Mass at 9 a.m.

———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net SUNDAY: Traditional Worship 8 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid SUNDAY: Contemporary/Traditional worship, 9 a.m ———————— CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn.

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

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

Evening service 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow Amy Germain, Day Care 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola info@gracechurchosceola.com Grace Church - Osceola, WI - Home Facebook: Grace Church Osceola 715-755-3982 Day Care: 715-294-4222 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.

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

P t Nile Nil Merseth M th Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.occconnect.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola

/ i lt www.myomc.org/specialtyserv_1chapel.php Chaplain Thomas Reaume 715-294-5645 fax: 715-294-5712 Chapel open daily for meditation.

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

Fellowship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1289 160th Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Paul Hanson Pastor Sonja Hanson SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. Frank Wampach SUNDAY: Mass 9:30 a.m.

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

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———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. Frank Wampach SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m.

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ST PETER’S ST. COMMUNITY CHURCH Cty. Rd. F, Dresser 715-483-2911 www.faithonpurpose.org Don Guttormson, Pastor Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 SUNDAY: Worship Services 9 a.m.

———————— TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com Pastor David Rosenow (920-645-7526) SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. • Wed. 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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Steven Thomas Brinkman of River Falls, died March 7, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

He was 48.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack B Brinkman. He is surv vived by his mother, L Lucille (Potting) Brinkm man; siblings, Lynn B Brinkman, John Brinkm man, Patrick Brinkm man, Renee Brinkman, M Michael Brinkman, and D Debra Jean Brinkman; c children, Canaan Brinkm man and Eden Brinkm man; also survived by h his children’s mother, Rebecca Hudson.

Funeral services were at St. Anne’s Church in Somerset on March 12.

Cullen Crea Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Eldora E. Nelson of Star Prairie, went home to her Lord on March 9, 2016. She was 87.

The family is very thankful for the loving care she received from the staff at tthe Saint Croix Health Centter for the past three years.

Eldora was born one of ffour children to Esther and F Frank Renspe of Osceola.

S She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran C Church, East Farmington a and was a member there at tthe time of her passing. She a attended the Oak Knoll Rurral School and graduated ffrom Osceola High School iin 1947. After graduation she moved to Minneapolis and worked at The First National Bank. She married Donald Hallbloom from Minneapolis. The couple had one child, a daughter, Linda. Donald died two years after their marriage as the result of a car accident.

Eldora married Clifford Nelson in 1952 and the marriage was blessed with six children. Eldora was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, doing cross stitch, gardening, reading, fishing and watching the beautiful birds from the living room window as she had her morning coffee. Eldora loved life al-

ways smiling and living life to the fullest. She thrived on being a hostess for many family gatherings.

Eldora also found time for a career working at Friday Canning Company and New Richmond Industries for many years until her retirement in 1993.

Retirement was spent enjoying time with her grandchildren in the Star Prairie area and in the state of Delaware. Many fishing trips up north were enjoyed

by Cliff and Eldora and their friends. They also enjoyed trips to Branson Mo., Las Vegas Nev., San Francisco, Calif., and other special places.

Eldora was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Nelson; brothers, Merlin and Wilber Renspe; mother and father, Esther and Frank; mother and father in-law Arnold and Marie Nelson, sons-in law and sisters and brothers in-law.

Eldora is survived by her husband Clifford Nelson of 63 years, and her children Linda Melnick of Knoxville Tenn., Becky Allers of Hudson, Lisa (Frank) Sonson of Hockessin, Del., Randy Nelson, David (Barb) Nelson, Gary Nelson of Star Prairie. Also 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Arlene Emerson of Anoka, Minn., and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services ere held at Zion Lutheran Church, East Farmington, WI on Tuesday, March 15th. Final resting place will be at East Farmington Cemetery at a later date. Memorials suggested to St. Croix Health Center-Activities Fund. www.grandstrandfh.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Grandstand Funeral Home of Osceola.

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Osceola man accused in sexual assault of a child An employee of the Lucky Panda restaurant in Osceola was arrested following the alleged sexual assault of a 1 12-year-old girl, r reported to have h happened there on F February 29.

According to pol lice reports, the v victim reported t that 41-year-old Pedro Hernandez-Matul of Osceola initiated a conversation with her, asking her how much she weighed and picking her up by the hips.

The witness reported that Hernandez-Matul also stuck his hands down her pants, and touched her before she ran to the restaurant bathroom and then told her mother what had happened.

Hernandez-Matul requires an interpreter, and as such proceedings have been expedited.

His bail has been set at $15,000 cash, of which none has been posted. He remains in custody at Polk County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 9.

Intruder corners woman in upstairs bedroom It was a classic horror scene for an elderly Centuria wom-

an who locked herself in an u upstairs bedroom tto call 911. And autthorities arrived jjust in time.

According to p police reports, 229-year-old Mic chael A. Yost of Balsam Lake forced his way into the home, climbed the stairs, and was attempting to force his way into the victim’s bedroom when authorities arrived.

As the officer climbed the stairs, he could hear sounds of a scuffle, and promptly announced himself. Yost eventually surrendered without incident.

No motive for the intrusion was recorded. But the victim said she did not know Yost, and yelled at him several times to stop breaking into her home.

Yost has been formally charged with Burglary-Building or Dwelling, Aggravated Battery-Elderly, Criminal Damage to Property, and 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety. A $2,500 cash bond was set on March 2, but Yost remains in custody in Polk County. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 9.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff ’s Department Monday, March 7, 2016 Pedro Hernandez-Matul, 41, Osceola was arrested on February 29 for Sexual Assault of a Child, and Disorderly Conduct.

Aaron G. Habisch, 21, address unknown was arrested

on March 1 for Obstructing an officer.

Thomas E. Humphrey, 27, New Richmond was arrested on March 2 for Speeding 72 in a 55mph zone and Operating without a license (2nd).

Brittany A. Klobertanz, 30, Hayward was arrested on March 2 for Felony Bail Jumping and Polk County Felony Warrant.

Michael A. Payne, 25, North Branch, Minn. was arrested on March 3 for Possession of THC, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Possession of Psilocybin.

Aaron A. Wiesender, 33, Ellsworth was arrested on March 3 for D/C Domestic, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Gregory B. Hinkley, 43, Frederic was arrested on March 3 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Darlene I. Mueller, 47, Milltown was arrested on March 4 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Nicholas A. Birrenbach, 25, Balsam Lake was arrested on March 4 for OAR 2nd.

Lane E. Boudreau, 20, Amery was arrested on March 5 for Failure to pay, Marijuana Possession, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

David J. Anderson, 24, Rice Lake was arrested on March 5 for Possession of Methamphetamine Paraphernalia, and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Tamara M. Anderson, 36, Bay City, Wis. was arrested on February 29 for Contempt/ Failure to pay.

Mark L. Ebert, 41, Centuria was arrested on March 1 for

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Polk County Marriage Licenses March 8, 2016 Rusty J. Moltzer and Michele M. Warwa were issued a marriage license on February 28, 2016.

Adam S. Kingery and Charise N. Kemp were issued a marriage license on March 1, 2016.

Jeffery R. Claude and Christian P. Henry were issued a marriage license on March 3, 2016.

Joshua L. Langiewicz and Justine L. Schallenberger were issued a marriage license on March 3.

Joshua R. Engquist and Courtney J. Rice were issued a marriage license on March 3, 2016.

About the crime stories

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

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

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

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

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Elise D. Will, 40, Amery was arrested on March 2 for Probation Hold.

Cassondra J. Malueg, 24, Taylors Falls, Minn. was arrested on March 3 for Probation Hold.

Danielle M. Sicard, 19, Osceola was arrested on March 3 for Ramsey County Warrant.

Thomas E. Johnson, 59, Milltown was arrested on March 4 for Dakota County Warrant.

Marie R. Beaulieu, 36, Siren was arrested on March 5 for Warrant.

Denise L. Zelinski, 24, Turtle Lake was arrested on March 5 for Failure to Appear Warrant.

Justin A. Paulson, 25, Clear Lake was arrested on March 6 for Polk County Warrant (x2), DOC Warrant, and St. Croix County Warrant.

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“My goal is to be the best hardware store in Polk County,” he says, “and heck, the whole three-state area.”

March 8, Bill’s Ace Hardware was recognized for excellence in customer service by the Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce, winning the Chamber’s customer service award for the second year in a row.

He couldn’t have done it alone, he says, crediting his family and staff for their work in running the store.

“Without my wife, Jill, as a partner I’d be in a tough time,” says Chantelois. “And my son, Billy, has taken a lot of the load.”

Among his long-term goals for the store: a covered lawn and garden center along the storefront.

“I have dreams,” he says. “I want to build a lawn and garden center out front and extend the roof out to make it covered. That’s what I’d like to do. We’ll have to see how it goes.”

Although he might not be able to get the full center done this year, Chantelois’ plans to open a greenhouse April 1 represent a

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It may feel like it’s over before you ever get a say but Wisconsin voters do get to weigh in on who sits in the White House come January.

According to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board (GAB), on Tuesday, April 5, Wisconsin electors will have the opportunity to express their preference for a presidential candidate during the spring election for judicial and other local non-partisan candidates. In the Presidential Preference Primary, an elector may vote on the ballot of only one political party.

In addition, the elector may choose to vote by one of the following methods: Vote for one of the persons whose names are printed on the ballot; vote for an uninstructed delegation from Wisconsin to the national convention of the party; or write in the name of another person to become the presidential candidate of the party.

In January, Wisconsin’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee selected three Democrats and 12 Republicans who will appear as candidates on the ballot for the Presidential Preference Vote.

The committee, which has convened every four years since 1968, met in the State Capitol and approved the candidates from lists submitted by representatives of the two political parties permitted by statute to participate in the presidential primary.

The Committee has the sole discretion to determine those individuals whose candidacies are generally recognized or advocated in the national news media for placement on Wisconsin’s presidential primary ballot.

The candidates whose names will appear on the Republican party ballot include Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Jim Gilmore, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum and Donald Trump.

Names on the Democratic Party ballot include Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Bernie Sanders.

“Wisconsin’s primary ballot was set back in January,” Reid Magney, GAB’s public information officer, reported. “If any of those candidates drop out of the race nationally, their names remain on the ballot in Wisconsin.”

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With three seats up for election and four candidates running, Dresser has one of two local contests (the other, in SCF, will be highlighted next week).

Cathy Frandsen Personal background: I am 35 years old and a graduate of Osceola High School. My husband, Darin, and I have owned our home in Dresser since 2004.

We have two daughters, ages 6 and 1½. I have a degree in business administration focusing on finance.

I am a remote employee of Jack Henry and Associates, an S&P 400 company, where I provide technical support to small and mid-size banks across the United States and the Caribbean. I am the secretary in my church’s women’s group and am a member of the Dresser Village Library book club. I am also a founding board member and the treasurer for the Northern Stock Horse Organization (NSHO). I enjoy spending time with my family and am interested in photography.

Background in local politics: I was appointed to the Dresser Village Board in July 2015 after a board member resignation. This is my first time serving in local office.

What drives you to continue your work as a village trustee?

In the time that I have been on the board, I have learned much about our community and the many challenges that we face as a small town. I also get to be a representative of families with young children in the village. As an avid user of our village library, I have enjoyed serving on the library board as part of my trustee duties and looking for ways to continue to grow our library services for all residents.

What are the most important issues facing Dresser?

Dresser has an aging infrastructure, including certain roads that have been neglected for many years. Unfortunately, we also have an extremely limited budget to try to make the necessary improvements. We have worked to address the negative cash flow through our water and sewer accounts but must continue to progress so we can plan for the future. Through my work on the finance committee, I have worked first hand with the difficult decisions we make in planning the annual budget.

If elected, what issues or areas would you focus on as a representative?

Focusing on using our budget for the greatest good in our community is a key concern of mine.

I would like to work on a plan to address our aging village offices and limited space in the village library. I hope to remain as a voice for parents raising families in the Village of Dresser. Providing services and opportunity to our youth is important to Dresser’s future.

Anything else you’d like to add?

I am thankful for the opportuni-

ty that I have had to serve the Village of Dresser and I am looking forward to the possibility of further service going forward.

Jeff Gutzmer Personal background: I was born and raised in Dresser and St. Croix Falls and back again to Dresser. I made Dresser my residence in 2009 and live in the field (Silver Ridge), with my fiancée, where I played as a child. I have three daughters; a registered nurse, a college student and a junior in high school (Miss St. Croix Falls!).

I have worked for the Minnesota Department of Corrections at Oak Park Heights for 25 years. In that time I have served as an officer, a sergeant, a safety administrator and currently a Lieutenant, supervising two units. I specialize in emergency management and response and I am the facility Incident Command Coordinator. I am a certified USFA FEMA Type 3 IMT (Incident Management Team) Operations Section Chief.

I served 18 years with St. Croix Fire and also served as an EMS Director and EMT-I for St. Croix Valley EMS. Background in local politics: I have never held public office.

Why do you want to be a village trustee?

I want to run for village trustee to get more involved in the community that raised me and to take part in a community that I have family ties to, including family that still occupies my mother’s childhood residence. I believe that I can bring government and emergency management experience to the politics of Dresser and help guide Dresser forward in to the future by addressing the issue that have been overlooked and framing a community-developed plan for the future.

What are the most important issues facing Dresser?

Dresser needs to address our antiquated infrastructure as well as the overall “face” of Dresser to attract commerce and an increased population. Dresser needs to maintain its autonomy to do what is in the best of the residents, not what other municipalities believe it should be and we need to seek any and all financial opportunities to fund the needed projects and improvements.

If elected, what issues or areas would you focus on as a representative?

I would focus on developing a business-friendly village board.

A board that is more transparent and willing to at least listen to every option and presentation, regardless of personal belief or political agenda. I have heard one too many stories of business ventures being turned away without being heard or even considered outside of a brief visit to city hall.

I am also saddened by a remark by one of trustees when asked about the lack of business being granted acceptance to the village, “Brian (Beseler, village president) is very selective.” My opinion is that even a substandard answer would have been that the BOARD was selective, not this.

Elina Kuusisto Personal background: I’m 32 years old and have lived in the St. Croix Valley area most of my life. I grew up on a small farm near Almelund, Minn. and moved to St. Croix Falls at age 21. Dresser has been my home for nearly 9 years. I studied natural resource science at the University of Minnesota and have worked for the MNDNR, division of Parks and Trails for over 15 years. I greatly enjoy the outdoors whether it be hiking, gardening, paddling ... you name it!

Background in local politics: I’ve taken on many leadership roles in community and charitable organizations from childhood on.

I enjoy getting involved and supporting things that are important to me. I am near completing my first two-year term as a Dresser Village Trustee and hope to continue on to another term.

What drives you to continue your work as a village trustee?

I live in Dresser by choice. I’ve always liked this town and have fallen more in love with it over the years. It is a beautiful area full of wonderful neighbors and I am honored to be a part of it. I would love the opportunity to continue on with the same passion, and now greater experience I’ve gained in the last two years.

What are the most important issues for Dresser, now and in the near future?

Dresser, Wis. truly is a town with “Old Time Friendliness”. There is such rich history, community, and natural beauty in this area and I want to see that continue always.

If elected, what issues or areas would you focus on?

I want to see Dresser continue to thrive and to grow as the great community it is; expand new local business, welcome individuals and families, protect and enjoy invaluable natural and cultural resources.

Darron Nelson Personal background: I have been married to my wife Melanie for over 18 years. I have 3 children, Tyler is 20 and is attending UW Lacrosse studying Pre-Med., Ann is a seventh grader at St. Croix Falls middle school and Ben is in fourth grade at St. Croix Falls elementary school. I am a Sales Professional at Johnson Motors of St. Croix Falls. I enjoy spending time with my family when not at work, bowling and playing fast pitch softball.

Background in local politics: I have been a village board member in Dresser since 2010.

What drives you to continue your work as a village trustee?

To serve the Village to the best of my ability.

What are the most important issues for Dresser, now and in the near future?

Keeping our water great for drinking, keeping roads healthly and of air quality good.

If elected, what issues or areas would you focus on?

To listen to the concerns of the residents of Dresser and to address them.

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With two seats up for election and both incumbents running without challengers, an upset to Osceola’s school board seems unlikely. That’s not to say the candidates don’t have their work cut out for them. Below, both highlight the challenge of maintaining high standards in the face of state-level budget reductions.

Timm Johnson Personal background: OHS graduate and lifelong resident of the Osceola area, UW Madison graduate, married with two daughters and two grandsons, and a retired dairy farmer.

Political background: Elected to the Osceola School Board in 1983 and President since 1984, involved with several local efforts such as the Osceola Chamber of Commerce/Main Street

Organization, Mill Pond Learning Foundation which is raising funds for the Discovery Center, Osceola Community Health Foundation, Town of Alden Planning Commission and the Horse Creek Watershed Council trying to improve water quality and soil health in the Horse Creek watershed.

What are the most important Issues facing the Osceola school district?

Without a doubt the financial pressure being placed on schools in Wisconsin due to reduced state aid and mandated caps on operating levies, expansion of school vouchers statewide, social and emotional health of our students, and trying to maintain an excellent quality staff in a negative environment towards public education.

We are currently doing a strategic planning process that has identified these crucial issues with the next step in the process of creating an action plan to be carried out.

We have an elementary school that is now over 50 years of age and needs a

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Students today have a different learning style, we are utilizing current technology, and how much do we invest in an outdated facility?

Focus area: Our school is operating on less state aid than in 2009-2010 and is facing a potential deficit of approximately $500,000 next year. We have made staff reductions, absorbed increased operating expenses due to inflation, and made changes in staff compensation of benefits to try and manage the state aid reductions. We are now at the stage of possibly reducing major maintenance, transportation and facility investments to protect staff from layoffs and trying to maintain quality programming. We will definitely need to consider a levy cap over ride referendum to maintain current quality of our schools.

Pete Kammerud Personal background: I was born and raised in the Osceola area, and attended a little country school, Meadow View, located about 1.5 miles north of Horse Creek on County Road M for eight years. I attended OHS and graduated let’s just say a long time ago. My wife, Diane, and I built a house in 1970 in Horse Creek where we still reside. For about 20 years I traveled 52 miles one way to my job in Minneapolis so my children could attend school in Osceola.

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time in our motor home and love time with our grandkids.

Political background: My only time in politics (other than our church board) was been on the Osceola School Board.

I was on the board from 1978 to 1981 and 1984 to 1986. In 1986 I accepted the position as director of transportation with the district and was in that position for 26-plus years. Three years ago I again ran for the board and have served another three years.

What drives you to continue your work with the board?

A good education doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of many people making sure our young people are given every opportunity to excel. Just as someone way back when put forth the effort and financial help to make sure I had an education, I feel this is my chance to pay it forward.

Fifty years from now, very few people will have any idea or care who Pete Kammerud was.

My hope is that 50 years from now the children of Osceola look back and

say a long time ago some people put forth an effort to afford me a great education, and for that I am thankful.

What are the most important Issues facing the Osceola school district?

There is no doubt in my mind the greatest challenge facing any school district in the state of Wisconsin now and in the near future will be our ability to attract and retain the best people to make sure our children receive the educational opportunity they deserve. We are fortunate in Osceola to have a wonderful staff, it is up to all of us to demand and support our schools to make sure we can continue to have the kind of people who daily challenge our young people to be the best they can be.

Focus area: I think we have to look at what our students need to excel in the world today and tomorrow and work hard on trying to give them every tool and opportunity so they are well equipped to make this a better world to live in.

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Additional comments: Outside of one’s immediate family, education has the most impact of helping a young person become a productive adult. With our students facing increased challenges in a rapidly changing 21st Century, it is more imperative than ever that we provide an excellent quality educational experience. It has been a very positive experience to serve on the school board and I hope to help face the challenges.

Two seats are up for election on the St. Croix Falls School Board. Incumbent Steven Bont is running unopposed for one of them. Sheri Norgard, who is not running again, currently holds the other. Since no one else filed for candidacy, Norgard’s seat will be won by write-in vote.

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Personal background: I have lived in St. Croix Falls with my wife, Anita, for the past 29 years and have worked as a chiropractor here for 29 years.

I have had two children graduate from the SCF school district. I have worked with SCF athletics as a volunteer football and wrestling coach for 29 years as well.

Background in local politics: I have been on school board for a total of six years for the SCF School District. In the past I have been on the SCF BID (Business Improvement District) and continue to

be president of the SCF Wrestling Club and SCF Football Club.

What drives you to continue your work with the board?

I enjoy working on the SCF School Board because I find education of our youth one of the most important responsibilities of everyone in our community.

Providing a safe environment with great teachers and administrators who care about kids and their futures is the most rewarding part of being on school board.

What are the most important issues facing the St. Croix Falls

School Board?

The most important issues for the SCF school board are to continue to balance budgets and keep taxes under control with good stewardship by the board. Making wise and good stewardship choices while continuing to provide the tools our children need to succeed in the future at a cost which all of us can afford is a balancing act that can be challenging at time.

Focus area: I will continue to focus on providing our children with the best educators, staff and equipment to be successful as adults.

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Four Chieftain lifters qualify for Nationals

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain powerlifting team just got back from the two-day State meet that was held at LaCrosse Central high school. The Chieftains sent six lifters to the meet and once again came away with very impressive results. Four of the six lifters qualified for the National meet that will be held in Orlando, Florida, April 1 through April 3.

“The thing I like most about powerlifting is that everyone works toward their own goals and pushes themselves but we are also a very close and supportive team,” Osceola coach Jeff Hahn said.

“Another aspect of powerlifting I appreciate is the encouragement from all of our coaches and families.”

Two of the Osceola lifters came into the meet as favorites in their weight class.

Kaija Newman came into State as the top ranked girls lifter in the 181 pound division and Teddy Gildersleeve was the meet

favorite in the boys 165 pound class. Both lifters lived up to expectations by placing first. Newman finished 100 pounds ahead of her closest competition and Gildersleeve won his division by more than 100 pounds.

“All the hard work has paid off,” Gildersleeve said. “It shows that if you believe in it you will achieve it. Just always work hard. The State had a good finish for my last year. I got two PRs (personal records) in the squat and bench but did not quite achieve my goals in the deadlift. Overall the meet was great, the team did awesome and I couldn’t ask for a better powerlifting family.”

Gildersleeve hit personal records in the squat with a 565 pound lift and in the bench at 250 pounds. After he wrapped up first place with a 585 deadlift he went for an American record in the deadlift at 688 pounds but was unable to pull the weight.

Gildersleeve’s effort earned him the title SEE LIFTERS, PAGE 13

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Kaija Newman took home the title of state champion in the 181 pound weight class. Newman was runner up at last year’s state meet to Mckenzie Curtis of River Falls and took second to the same lifter at the national competition. With the graduated Curtis out of the picture, Newman is slated to take home the national championship in Orlando, Fla., in April.

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Ted Gildersleeve was also named champion, in the 165 pound class, going six for six through squat and bench press. Gildersleeve missed his second and third deadlift attempts going for an American record.

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Fact or fiction?

Divers hope for immutable truth to Devil’s Lake legend

BY TODD BECKMANN BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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The Somerset/Osceola Spartan Peewee 3A team headed to state March 12-13 after victories Feb. 13 against Black River Falls (7-5) and the River City Flames (4-3, in overtime). The state tournament took place in Baldwin. Players: Zachary Abbott, Pierre Belisle II, Jonah Gingras, Antonio Gomez, Mason Hancock (Osceola), Lucas Heyer (Osceola), Cole McKenzie, Nicholas Meyer, Freddie Richert, Corey Rose, Abram Sirek (Osceola), Elijah Sirek (Osceola), Matthew Slechta (Osceola), Matthew Wolner. Coaches: Head Coach Derek Elmer and Assistant Coach Sean Pesha.

Why dive on the Titanic or climb Mount Everest?

The simple answer?

Because they are there.

That may or may not have been the case when Grantsburg’s Karl Anderson ventured to Devil’s Lake in Pine City, Minn. two weekends ago.

At issue is the Legend of the Lost Train in Devil’s Lake, a train that is said to have gone off the tracks and into Devil’s Lake in the 1870s.

Details are sketchy, to say the least.

“There was no newspaper in Pine City at the time so there is no documentation of it happening or not happening,” Anderson revealed. “We figure that no one was hurt or killed because that would have been documented somehow.”

Though the legend goes back more than a century, Anderson’s interest started 15 years ago.

“We moved an Army tank from Pine City to Rush City for the historical society,” he explained.

That led to him hearing of the leg-

Fighting Redfish in Florida

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t felt good to be back in a sit-on-top kayak paddling in warm water on my way to catch redfish, black drum, flounder and who could guess what else.

The warm Florida sunshine, green grass and palm trees swaying in the wind made the scene seem unreal. When we left Wisconsin the temperature was 20 degrees so the possibility of 60 degree warmer temps did nothing but make me smile.

I met my guide, Bart Swab at the boat landing in Princess Place Preserve just after sunrise. I had found his website and was impressed by both the smiles on the anglers he took out, the variety of fish caught but also that he was a Naturalist. The Wild River pristine setting and abundance of wildlife was going to make this trip a Trails memorable one.

Jim Bennett Looking at the two Jackson “Kraken” kayaks, rods and reels in rod holders along with a fly rod strapped on the deck I knew I was in good hands. Live shrimp bigger than restaurant style and a few blue crabs the size of a dinner plate were to be our baits were all packed in a neat looking Jackson cooler and bait bucket system strapped behind his seat.

The paddle was less than a couple miles over a shallow estuary that stretched for miles to the ocean.

Then up a wide channel that narrowed the farther we paddled. As Bart pointed out our fishing spot a stink boat, what kayakers call a boat with an outboard motor, roared around the corner and stopped right in his spot. The guy in the front of the boat tossed out his large anchor with such a big splash that made us laugh because it would have scared any fish into the next county!

Paddling past them Bart used a trolley system fixed to the side of the kayaks to secure us together, my kay-

ak to the front, as he shoved an anchoring pole into the muddy bottom to hold us in place quietly. Then it was into the bait bucket to pull out a large live shrimp that was soon swimming near bottom on an offset circle style hook. Then he pulled out a live crab, broke it up and hooked on a large section the size of your palm and tossed it out into the channel.

We set the crab rod in a rod holder while I worked the shrimp in the high tide. A river current was working against the tide and a slight breeze was picking up so it was hard to maintain a line tight enough to feel the bait as it bounced along bottom just off a wild shoreline that reminded me more of duck hunting than fishing. But when the first fish hit the shrimp I realized that this was not a duck hunt!

It was a strong fish that fought down and dirty. On light tackle, similar to what we use here at home, I could feel the doglike runs, head shakes and the strength of the fish that was not going to give up.

Working it nearer the boat I got it close but every time I grabbed the net to land the fish it had other ideas and went on run after run trying to gain freedom. After a great fight I led the fish into the net and handed it over to Bart.

It was a redfish; three black spots circled in yellow on its side create individuality for every redfish. I was impressed by the beautiful fins on its back as well as the reddish pectoral fins that all gave this fish its fighting ability. I couldn’t wait for the next fish and wondered what else might be out there.

To be continued…….

Bart Swab owns “Action Kayak Adventures” out of St. Augustine, Florida. You can visit his website or give him a call at 904-325-0344.

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end and it piqued his interest.

Stories abound about the legend.

“Anyone who is an old-timer in Pine City brings it up,” Anderson said.

“There are two property owners on that lake — one is adamant the train was removed after it happened and tells us we’re wasting our time, but the other person is all excited.”

That in itself is cause enough for Anderson to keep looking.

“To me, it’s more than just a legend,” he pointed out.

Anderson and some of his crew from Anderson’s Repair dove the lake about four years ago and discovered trees standing upright underwater but no train.

“The story we heard was there was a heavy rain that night, people heard the train whistle but the train never made it to town,” he related. “What they say happened is that a landslide took the track down and the train went into the lake.”

A few telling artifacts have surfaced.

“We found railroad track, we found a logbook and a lantern — which means nothing in and of itself,” Anderson said.

But that wasn’t the end of the story SEE LEGEND, PAGE 16

LIFTERS: Four to Nationals FROM PAGE 12

of top male lifter at the State meet.

Newman’s first place effort included best lifts of 405 in the squat, 175 in the bench and 390 in the deadlift.

“Girls that can bench their body weight, that’s pretty good,” Hahn said.

Osceola had four lifters in the 114 pound division the first day of the meet. All four lifters did very well with Tom Schell and McKenzie Boerboom lifting enough to qualify for the National meet.

Schell, a freshman, hit personal records in all three lifts on his way to an eighth place finish. Schell was within 35 pounds of a fifth place finish in a tightly bunched group of lifters.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the kid,” Hahn said.

Boerboom PR’ed in all three lifts on her way to a third place finish. With four lifters fighting for third place Boerboom and Hahn agreed on a strategy after Boerboom had moved into third place with her impressive PR on her second deadlift. Boerboom had 275 pounds put on the bar forcing each of the lifters that were chasing her to increase their weight if they were going to catch her. The strategy worked as the lifters were unable to successfully lift the heavier weight and Boerboom held on to third place.

After lifting 225 pounds in the squat and 90 pounds in the bench, Emily Smith was in position to qualify for Nationals with a monster effort in the deadlift.

Smith needed 240 pounds in her last lift to secure a trip to Orlando and decided to go for it at risk of falling several places if she was unsuccessful. Smith was able to pull the weight but ‘hitched’ on the way up disqualifying her effort. Smith settled for a 17th place finish.

Lindsey Pennel overcame a slow start in the squat to come back to place 12th overall. After having trouble with her second squat of the day Pennel came back with a personal best in the bench and deadlifted 250 pounds.

“Lindsay had a very nice meet once we got out of the squat,” Hahn said.

Now it is on to Nationals for Gildersleeve, Newman, Schell and Boerboom.

“We have three weeks to train,” Hahn said. “It is a short turnaround for them but they are all very focused lifters and I am sure that they will do great.”

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LIBRARY: ’School’s Out’ at OPL FROM PAGE 1

OPL’s “School’s Out” program features activities for a variety of tastes and energy levels.

“Don’t worry about kids being loud in the library on these days,” laughs program coordinator Rebekah Palmer.

“We are planning on it!”

Instead of lolling around the house, kids can enjoy a movie and popcorn in the Loft.

There will be a craft table, coloring pages with art supplies, a puppet theater with puppets and scripts, microscopes with slides, preserved insects and magnifying glasses, LEGOs with which to build whatever their imaginations can produce — and, of course, books.

Offering activities on scheduled days off from school is not a new concept for the library. However, a recent surge in the number of patrons participating in the programs, while pleasing, has made things challenging for the staff. In a too-small space, with

whole families attending, if has been difficult to keep everyone occupied and happy.

The solution: “School’s Out” at the Osceola Public Library, an enhanced activities program designed with all ages and interests in mind. There will, of course, be the traditional movie and snacks options; but there will also be a plethora or other activities to keep kids involved and parents sane.

“School’s Out” is just one more example of how the library strives to offer children and families unique opportunities to learn, imagine, connect and discover. So when school’s out, come in — to a day filled with artistic expression, unearthing a new interest or simply having fun with friends, family and neighbors.

Come in, to the Osceola Public Library.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kelly McBride at 715-294-2310 or email at osceolapl@osceolapubliclibrary.org.

KRENZ: Questing for normalcy FROM PAGE 6

individually and drank a cup of coffee with the family, on occasion, before the next stop); Osceola had two hardware stores; a co-op sat on the corner of US 243 and the WI Hwy 35; the feed mill worked for farmers on Second Avenue, where the grocery store now sits; the industrial park, just beginning, contained mostly an open, empty field; few houses outside of the village limits; and working family farms all around it all.

Many of these appearances have changed because these structures outgrew their presence or usefulness. But other communities in the valley closer to the metropolitan area exploded recently. In those places, demography and economics changed the nature of work, play, entertainment and education.

Whether they did so successfully and preserved their core values remains for their own evaluation.

Nonetheless, they serve as harbingers of what Osceola must confront very shortly, and more rapidly than in the past transformations. As past provides prologue, the future of Osceola offers many exciting opportunities as a model for other communities to get their transition to the future right.

How? So as to save the essential values — the normalcy — that provides strength; guides the updating and transformation of old structures (both physical and social); and allows a stronger, prosperous, safer and healthier community to emerge from a radical 21st Century pace of transition.

If the change in Osceola reflects its roots, instead of digging them up for valueless and uncertain foundations, it must combine old and new, both people and structures. The community as a whole made mistakes in the last 25 years, part too-much politics and money, and part too-little involvement by people directly affected. We cannot change any of the past, whether good or not.

From here, to create a future, where the normalcy that made Osceola a great home and community will continue, the process of change has to involve everyone. Consider this with the utmost seriousness. Prepare to engage the future, in person.

F&A: Locals demand solution for odor at notorious Dresser dairy FROM PAGE 1

Jan. 20, they started diverting 5,000 gallons of “high-strength waste” to Turtle Lake’s digester weekly.

The company has added 32 aerators: 12 to Pond One, 10 to Pond Two, 6 to Pond Three and 4 to Pond Four.

Ponds Three and Four are holding ponds near the road that have not been agitated before, said Breault.

In addition, the company added a 150 horsepower blower onsite to increase aeration, and moved a 50 horsepower aerator pump to ponds Three and Four.

According to Breault, recent odors were a result of the new installations.

“They were doing some work and blocked some pipes,” he said, “so we had to call in divers.

(Meanwhile) some of the wastewater bypassed the portion where it should go into first pond and do its treatment. It went to ponds Two and Three.

Three is a holding pond, where it should be treated already. …

What we’re doing right now is pumping back in from Three to One, so it’s a re-treatment.”

Divers cleared the plug Feb. 11 and the company has been re-treating wastewater from Pond Three since, said Breault. The project was complete Sun., March 6, and Breault said he hoped that the odor would disappear permanently by the end of the month.

Dresser’s village president, Bryan Beseler, said he’d like to give the company time to see if the latest efforts are effective.

“The fact that Ponds Three and Four will not freeze over going forward seems like a win,” he said. “That’s been part of the spring issue, the thaw and that water that’s been sitting stagnant. … In order to install the aerators they cut holes in the ice and … that caused some of (the odor). I drove over there this evening and

could not smell anything coming off of Three and Four.”

The DNR is in charge of enforcing the rules governing the dairy’s waste treatment system.

Last May, the Dresser Village Board resolved to require the DNR to enforce state laws and take action concerning the “lagoon” system. As potential steps toward enforcement, the resolution suggested requiring

F&A to channel waste into Osceola’s sewer system or, if all else failed, that the company’s license be revoked.

Since then, the odor has continued to wax and wane despite efforts reported by the company to stop it.

“While not defending the actions or history that’s occurred,” said Beseler, “I’m optimistic that these upgrades will bring a resolution.”

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At that time, a DNR agent had mandated that the company divert 20,000 gallons of wastewater to the Osceola treatment plant per day.

“The odors had so invaded the community,” Duncanson said, “that over 200 residents and business owners signed a petition … asking for enforcement of published statutes. Despite that request, F&A continued to violate the law without consequence.”

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LEGEND: Did a train slide into Devil’s Lake? Divers hope to find the truth with magnetometer scan.

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for Anderson.

“Just recently, someone got a hold of me and said ‘Let’s give it a try and see what we can come up with,’” he recalled.

And to that end, Anderson had decided it was time to bring a magnetometer to bear.

And not just any magnetometer.

A $30,000 magnetometer, shipped all the way from Washington State.

“At first we were thinking a submersible but now we’re just going to walk the lake and see if we can get a reading,” Anderson reported. “It’s basically a very effective metal detector.”

Contrary to what some might believe, the machine won’t show a picture of a train.

“The readings will show anomalies that would indicate a large metal object,” he continued.

The anticipation was palpable for Anderson and his crew last week as they prepared for Saturday’s adventure.

“We just want to take the on the challenge to see whether it’s there or not,” he stated.

If they don’t see evidence of it being there, that’s the end of the search. But if they do locate the train, all bets are off.

“It would open a whole different situation,” Ander-

son said. “I don’t even know if it could be salvageable — there’d be permits we’d need to get from the state, from the county, from the DNR and probably others.”

Northland Equipment Services from Clear Lake is the dive team Anderson Repair works with.

Results “There was not as much as we would have liked,” Anderson said of Saturday’s search. “It was just not very conclusive.”

In fact, they got an okay from the company to keep the magnetometer an extra day and went back on Monday to walk a precise grid.

“It was the right idea — but inconclusive,” he reiterated. “We were told we had the best equipment so it should tell us something.”

But Anderson does have the results from the magnetometer, he just can’t read what the graphs tell him.

“Northwest Geophysics, the place which rented us the magnetometer, said they just rented the equipment and didn’t read the results but they could send names of certified map-readers — so we are waiting on them.”

Always the optimist, Anderson leans toward hearing some good news.

“It might mean absolutely nothing but that spike makes it look interesting,” he concluded.

Whether Anderson dives the lake again or drops

the whole matter simply depends on what the results reveal.

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PARKS: Additions planned in Village of Osceola FROM PAGE 1

sidewalk on the corner of Cascade Street and Highway 243, said Village Administrator Joel West.

The village board authorized the concept March 8. The next step is procuring quotes.

Though the project has not been formally bid on, the cost of is expected to be roughly $9,900.

construct a trailhead in Geiger Park. It will read “Osceola Rivertown Trails” and, pending approval from the DNR, will include a footbridge over the stream.

The coalition has received grant funds from the Lion’s Club, Realtor’s Association and others for construction of the trailhead.

Geiger Park Trailhead The Grow Osceola Trail Coalition is spearheading an effort to

Land sale Osceola BP owner Tom Salewski asked the village to consider selling a

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The village board approved Salewski’s request and the agreement will be set with standard terms at the price of recent downtown sales, $8.55 per square foot.

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St. Croix Valley Orchestra announces spring concerts The St. Croix Valley Orchestra, directed by Adam Bever, announces its spring concerts. The orchestra was started in 1991 and includes musicians from North Branch to Barron, Grantsburg to Hugo.

Come and hear a variety of music. Music will be selected from the following: Sibelius, Finlandia; Rossini, Il Signor Bruschino Overture; Kern, Highlights from

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Monday, March 28, Point Pleasant Heights, Chisago City, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 1, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Amery, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 2, High School Auditorium, New Richmond, 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 3, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Almelund, 7 p.m.

Visit their website: www.scvorchestra.org.

All performances are open to the public, with a free will donation.

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Enjoy this newfound financial freedom but remember to watch your spending.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Now is a great time to work on new relationships, Pisces. Pay extra attention to a newfound friend or love interest.

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Tasty baked Irish potato dishes vs. boiled and bland

I

am part Irish and St. Patrick’s Day has always been a fun way to celebrate my heritage.

Every year when St Patrick’s Day rolls around, I get a little nostalgic and find myself paying attention to the ways people celebrate the big day. Some people dress in outrageous green colored clothing, hats and sun glasses.

Others wear shirts that say “Kiss me I’m Irish.” I have family members who head to downtown St. Paul to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade — and Wild Chow party well into the night. The way I celebrate is a little more subdued.

Lisa Erickson I like to cook a nice dinner, talk about Ireland with my kids and maybe, if it’s not a school night, watch my favorite Irish movie, “Secrets of the Rhone Inish,” or cyber-surf and watch old footage of River Dance.

Last year, I made a traditional boiled dinner. Cabbage, red potatoes, carrots and corned beef filled a white platter. It looked very pretty and the traditional spices of corned beef filled the house with an interesting aroma, which my family wrinkled their noses at. My family liked it, but it wasn’t very celebratory — it was bland and boring. Unlike at Christmas, my kids will tell me they can’t wait to eat special foods that we make during the month of December. I have never had them beg me to make boiled cabbage.

This year I’m going to mix it up a bit. My mother is very Irish and knows how to celebrate. On special occasions when I was growing up, she would make potatoes all different kinds of ways. My absolute favorite was this potato dish loaded with half and half, bacon, parmesan cheese and a hint of onion. The dish isn’t super flavorful, but the texture is sublime. The top is cheesy and crunchy and the potatoes melt in your mouth.

I am going to serve the potato dish with a baked corned beef, oven roasted carrots and sliced cabbage instead of boiling the dinner. I think this meal is going to be a huge hit this year. The veggies will be more flavorful from roasting, the roast will be tender and meaty — it will taste like meat — not cabbage! And, knowing my family, the potatoes will have them begging me to make them again and again — all year long.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Sullivan’s Irish Potatoes Serves 6

1 30 oz. bag frozen hash browns, thawed, room temp 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 tablespoon onion, minced fine 1/2 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 6 strips of bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

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Directions: Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.

In an 8 x 8 baking pan, arrange hash browns.

Press down slightly if they are over the top of the pan.

In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat, bring to a boil the half and half, onion, and salt.

Pour over the potatoes. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bacon. Bake again, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Be careful not to let the bacon pieces get too dark.

Lisa Erickson is a food writer who loves an adventure — especially when food is involved. You can find more recipes on her blog at www.wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com with questions or comments.

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First Presbyterian Church celebrates 150th anniversary To celebrate the spiritual foundation of the Presbyterian Church that began in St. Croix Falls 150 years ago, they will have a celebratory Service of Worship on April 3 at 11 a.m.

In 1865 Presbyterian minister Reverend John Quincy Hall, age 28, arrived in Taylors Falls.

He was born in Ohio, graduated from Amherst College and Union Theological Seminary in New York, and was ordained in 1863. He had served a church in Darlington in southwestern Wisconsin from 1863 to 1865 before being assigned to Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls by the St. Paul Presbytery.

During the 1870s, the St. Croix Falls Church (and likely the Taylors Falls church) became inactive. In 1880, the Reverend Joseph Lanman was sent by the Synod and Presbytery to reactivate them. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, graduated from Yale College and from Andover Theological Seminary, and was ordained in 1868.

He had served churches in New Hampshire and Massachusetts before coming to Minnesota.]

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by Rev. Lanman on Nov. 7, 1880, the First Presbyterian Church of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin was officially reconstituted as it now exists.

Some of the members of the earlier church were founding members of our congregation.

Members who were in good standing from the former Presbyterian Church were considered members of the new. Others who joined in 1880 were Major J.S. Baker, Mrs. Alice Baker, Alexander Ingersoll, Mrs. Emeline Ingersoll, Miss Amanda Baker, Joseph M. Hawthorne, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Seeley, Mrs. E.Y Arnold, Miss Margaret Hawthorne and Mrs. L.J. Hill. The first board of trustees was comprised of William M. Blanding, Mr. Young, Mr. T.H. Thompson and Major Baker.

In 1882, during Rev. Lanman’s ministry, a church building was

constructed under the supervision of noted local builder Thomas Peck with a building budget of $1,700. Rev. Lanman served the congregations in St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls until 1883.

(The Taylors Falls congregation continued until 1902.)

The photo captures the First Presbyterian Church at its original home on East Kentucky Street. On Jan. 9, 1994, the building was destroyed by fire. On Dec. 3, 1995, a “Cornerstone Laying” ceremony was held at the new (and current) location of First Presbyterian on Nevada Street; now known as the “church in the pines” because of the thick stand of pine trees on the property. Thanks to church members (who were firefighters), all of the stained glass windows except the one behind the communion table were saved and we continue to enjoy them in our new church. The bell was also saved and moved.

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This is a picture of the first church located on East Kentucky Street. It was destroyed by fire in 1994. First Presbyterian Church in St. Croix Falls will celebrate their 150th anniversary with a special celebratory service of worship on April 3 at their new location on Nevada Street.

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don’t even know there’s a Supreme Court race going on.

A Marquette Law School poll in February found 60 percent of registered voters didn’t know or hadn’t heard enough to form an opinion on Bradley, and about the same had no opinion on her opponent, Appeals Court Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg. ``Most voters will be forming views of these candidates for the first time between now and April 5,’’ said Charles Franklin, director of the poll. He said that means it’s critical how well each campaign harnesses or reacts to the issue.

But University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Ryan Owens said he doesn’t think it will sway many people’s decisions in the state’s highly partisan landscape, unless comments continue to trickle out in the coming weeks. ``I think the climate right now is just so toxic that people who were going to vote against her just solidified in that position,’’ Owens said.

Those who supported her will continue to do so, he said.

The race is officially nonpartisan, but clearly split on ideological lines.

Liberals largely back Kloppenburg, while conservatives support Bradley, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by Republican Gov. Scott Walker in October.

Bradley has spent almost every day apologizing for the college opinion pieces since liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now brought them to light on Monday.

In one letter to the editor for Marquette University’s student newspaper, she wrote that homosexual and drug-addicted AIDS victims ``basically commit suicide through their behavior’’ and don’t deserve her sympathy.

In another column, she wrote people are better off contracting AIDS than cancer, because those with the ``politically correct’’ disease would get more funding. Bradley declined an interview, but she has said this week a ``mosaic of life experiences’’ has changed her views since 1992.

Devin Gatton, president of conservative gayrights group Log Cabin Republicans, said when he first saw the writings he thought they were disgusting.

But he said what he’s learned about Bradley in the days since has convinced him she’s changed. She attended a 2013 fundraiser for gayrights group FAIR Wisconsin. Her campaign says she’s presided over adoptions to gay couples.

And Gatton says she gave him a ``satisfactory’’ answer on gay marriage— that she would follow the Constitution. ``Every politician apologizes,’’ Gatton said. ``It’s the things she’s done since then.’’

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Executive Director Megin McDonell said it would take a lot more than attending a fundraiser to convince her Bradley’s had ``some kind of radical transformation’’ since those writings. ``People can change, definitely, people can change,’’ McDonell said. ``But I can’t really say that I’m convinced at this point.’’

Steve Starkey, executive director of LGBT community center OutReach, likewise said he hasn’t seen sufficient evidence. ``So far, the apologies have been kind of empty,’’ Starkey said.

Owens, the professor, said voters overall tend to see statements made a long time ago for what they are—an immature student caught up in a political wave.

Supreme Court candidate: Misspoke about Lincoln and slaves MILWAUKEE (AP)— Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg says she misspoke when she told a youth group recently that President Abraham Lincoln had slaves.

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She said she might have might been confusing the fact that Lincoln’s wife’s family had slaves in Kentucky.

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to be a mighty test of endurance, determination and friendship. But what they didn’t expect was the impact of the stories from one First Nations family. This chance encounter showed the team that the Peel Watershed debate is not just about protecting the environment, but also a way of life.

Attendees at both the conference and the film festival gathered along the cold, clean, trout-filled Kinnickinnic River, one of the St. Croix’s most famous tributaries, will find inspiration and information about beloved rivers. Registration is available at www.stcroixriverassociation.org.

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