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Highway 8 closes from Taylors Falls to Franconia BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Planned roadwork on Highway 8 in Chisago County got an early start last week when rainfall destabilized part of the highway and adjacent slope, prompting the road’s closure from the intersection of Highway 95 to Taylors Falls. “There was a little bit of a problem with the road in a small area within the closure,” said Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) spokesperson Denise Workcuff. “They’re going to repair a slope, and a more permanent repair will happen during the construction project.” Motorists were detoured through Osceola using Hwy 95, Hwy 243 and Wisconsin Hwy 35. The road is expected to re-open to car traffic Friday, April 1, but lane widths and speed limits will be reduced until permanent repairs can be completed later this spring.

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A preliminary construction schedule for Highway 8 roadwork shows construction in downtown Taylors Falls in April and May. During this stage, car traffic will use the highway as road crews ﬁnish work on the planned detour route. Beginning in June the highway will be closed, likely through October. Access to Interstate Park, Wildwood Campground and local residences will be available.

During summer and fall 2016, car traffic will be directed north of Highway 8. Truck traffic, which is already following a detour through Osceola, will continue to do so.

Crews began working on planned improvements – including road resurfacing, slope stabilization and the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of highways 8 and 95 – March 28.

begin work on the highway in June, when it will close the road to all but local traffic. Car through-traffic will follow a detour along 310th Street. Local residents and

Roadwork is expected to continue through October. Road crews will focus their efforts on downtown Taylors Falls in April and May. During this stage Highway 8 will

OMC celebrates 10th anniversary Healthy Heart 5K

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Wildwood Campground visitors will be able to access the area from the west end of the Highway 8 closure. Access to Interstate Park will be offered from the east end of the closure.

Osceola native to take helm of naval ship

Healthy Heart 5K

Osceola Medical Center’s Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. With the recent nice weather, this year’s 5K is expected to again be popular. Going back over the years, there have been some interesting constants, according to OMC’s Bob Wolf, race director. Easily two-thirds of the runners and walkers have been women. A third of all participants are 30 to 39 years old, and a constant 10 percent have been 14 and younger. But the biggest constant, Wolf said, “is the enthusiasm of the event, from the many volunteers, the high school

be open to cars only. Truck traffic will continue using the detour through Osceola until further notice, likely through summer and fall. MnDOT expects to

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ed for major command last November. The ship is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock named after the Oregon city. If that seems obvious, it shouldn’t. The first USS Portland, a World War II warship, was named for Portland, Maine. The second USS Portland,

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Plans are coming together for an Osceola native to take command of a Navy vessel currently under construction in Mississippi, the USS Portland (LPD-27). The commanding officer is Jeremy Hill, who was promoted to captain in Sept. 2015 and select-

Jeremy Hill

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Locals note falling grocery prices LISA ERICKSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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The annual Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk and free Kids Run is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event begins and ends at Osceola High School. More information is available at HealthyHeart5K.com.

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English no longer Polk’s ‘official language’ BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

A measure passed in Polk County in 2014 designating English as the county’s official language was rescinded March 15, out of concern for liability and other potential legal issues. The original resolution sought to limit costs associated with translation but retiring Board Chair William Johnson said it had been “unused, unrequested and probably couldn’t be used even if we wanted to.” Supervisor Patricia Schmidt argued in fa-

vor of keeping English as the official language, saying that 27 states and 51 nations have declared English their official language. “By requiring people to learn English they assimilate better,” she said. But Dana Frey, the county’s administrator, believed the limits on spending for translation were a problem waiting to happen. “It’s a potential liability to the county,” he said. “Suppose you have a deputy driving down the highway and a young woman bangs on his window (speaking in

Russian, saying), ‘Help me please, I can’t find my daughter.’ “Any deputy who works for Polk County would try to understand what this woman is saying … (but a translator) is a prohibited expenditure.” The county board’s legal counsel, Jeffery Fuge, said he didn’t think the board had the authority to uphold the original declaration. “We took an oath to uphold the Constitution,” he said. “There’s not one word in the statues authorizing the county board to adopt an English-only resolution.”

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“I think we should eliminate the emotional aspect of it,” said Supervisor Jay Luke, “and follow the recommendation we’re receiving from the people we charge to give us legal advice. We could come up with a million scenarios in which we would be highly exposed. … We should rescind the mistake we made before.” The resolution to rescind passed in by a narrow margin of eight to six. Voting to rescind: William Johnson, Dean Johansen, Josh Hallberg, Ken Sample, Marv Casperson, Jim Edgell, Larry Jepsen and Jay Luke. Voting to uphold: Patricia Schmidt, Craig Moriak, Kim O’Connell, Warren Nelson, John Bonneprise and Joe Demulling. Supervisor Russel Arcand was not present for the vote.

County to raise pay for clerk, treasurer, register of deeds BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

After years of offering a relatively minimal yearly raise to its clerk, treasurer and register of deeds (in the neighborhood of 1.5 percent), the county will offer an 8 percent increase in 2017, when the winners of November’s election start their terms. Polk currently pays $56,256 a year to those holding these positions, but according to County Administrator Dana Frey, the average salary in nearby counties is $60,256. And of those comparable in size, it’s $60,750 – the wage he recommended for 2017. After 2017, the wages will be subject to an automatic 2 percent increase each year. Board members supported the change, saying the county must offer a competitive salary to attract qualified candidates for the elected positions. The wages are set every four years, in coordination with the election cycle. Other business • The board designated the week of April 11-15, 2016, “Work Zone Awareness Week” in Polk County to reduce road crew fatalities and injuries, and a temporary speed limit ordinance was passed, allowing the county to post temporary speed limits where roadwork is underway.

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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.

Hands Across the Courthouse to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect in Polk County. We need 100 people (or 200 hands) to symbolize a barrier to protect the children of our community. Participants are encouraged to wear blue to show support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. 12 - 12:20 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center, Balsam Lake.

Changing the world A thriving survivor of child abuse, Mike Pistorino will speak at the Polk County Justice Center (1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake) from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and later at the Polk County Government Center (100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wear blue to show support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

at the 3rd Avenue Apartments. Anyone 55 or older is invited to attend. Please bring a dish to pass.

APRIL 11 Free clothing event A Free Clothing Event will be held from 2-6 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser. It will feature spring and summer wear. The clothing is available at no cost. The public is asked to comply with the hours of the event and not arrive before 2 p.m. FFI: (715) 755-2515.

Bowls of Hope Bowls of Hope will be at St. Croix Falls High School from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Bread and soup will be served to raise money for the St. Croix Falls Backpack program.

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Million March against Child Abuse

Job Fair

Motivational speaker, Bob Bardwell, will present “The Marathons of Life,” sharing his life experience of completing over 100 marathons in his wheelchair at 6:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser. A free-will offering will be taken.

Join in the fourth annual nationwide Million March Against Child Abuse, 12-4 p.m. at St. Croix Falls Elementary Auditorium, 651 E. Louisiana Street. Senator Sheila Harsdorf has committed to attending the day of education and mind opening testimonies. A walk will close the speaking event, followed by a balloon release at the playground. This is a free event, open to everyone.

Congressman Sean Duffy will be hosting a Job Fair at the WITC Conference Center in Rice Lake from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Special hiring period for veterans and pre-job fair workshop attendees from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register online at www. duffy.house.gov.

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.

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MARCH 31 League of Women Voters meeting League of Women Voters of Upper St. Croix Valley will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Grantsburg Public Library. Everyone is welcome.

APRIL Child Abuse Prevention Month The Polk County Citizen Review Panel and Polk County C.A.R.I.N.G. (Child Advocacy Referral Interagency Network Group) will be promoting a countywide Blue Ribbon Campaign through various activities. You may notice blue ribbon yard signs and parenting information throughout the communities; hear information over the radio; see articles in the paper; and talk to your kids about what they heard at school.

APRIL 1 Hands across the courthouse Everyone is invited to join

The Dresser VFW will be having an all you can eat breakfasts from 8 a.m. to noon at the Dresser VFW Hall.

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

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Breakfast beneﬁt/book sale 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.

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Healthy Heart 5K The 10th annual Osceola Medical Center Healthy Heart 5K will be at the Osceola High School at 8:30 a.m. Commemorative fleece jacket to first 250 registrants. To register: HealthyHeart5K.com.

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Living with diabetes Osceola Medical Center is hosting a free health seminar to discuss ways to be successful living with diabetes. OMC’s Cascade Room, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Seating is limited, register at MyOMC.org/registration or call 715-294-4936.

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

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Osceola Senior Citizens meeting

Polk County Genealogy Society

The Osceola Senior Citizens Club will meet for a noon potluck in the Community Room

The Polk County Genealogy Society will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Luck History Mu-

seum/Luck Library. Everyone welcome.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

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WEDNESDAY

Bloodmobile in Osceola

• 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.

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Wild River Fitness Center from 1 to 7 p.m. To donate download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767)

ONGOING 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.

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.

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Rage against the dying of the light “I intend to live forever, or die trying.” — Groucho Marx ’ve been thinking about death lately. Don’t worry, I’m fine. No psychological issues, no underlying health concerns, thanks for asking. But as one of the last of the Baby Boom generation, I have found it more than a bit disconcerting to see celebrities in their 60s and 70s die. Last week, comedian Garry Shandling died of a heart attack. He was 66. I will always remember Shandling, who was so good being awkward, for his satiric Publisher at take on late night television, “The Larry Sanders Show.” Shandling Tom Stangl played a late night talk show host, modeled after Johnny Carson, in a quasi-reality show within a show. The late Rip Torn was outstanding as Artie, the producer. Great stuff. Glenn Frey, one of the founding members of the Eagles, died in January at 67. Frey and Don Henley formed the nucleus of the group, which had a string of hits in the 1970s before breaking up in the 1980s. They reunited and toured in the 1990s on the “Hell Freezes Over” tour. I bet that if you surveyed people around my age and slightly older, they would admit to owning at least one copy of the Eagles Greatest Hits, the largest selling album of the 20th century. I believe I have it on vinyl and cassette. In a 2012 interview with Rolling Stone, Frey commented that the greatest hits album had topped 30 million copies sold. That’s a lot of records, 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs and downloads. Actor Alan Rickman, who played the role of Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films and Hans Gruber, the villain in Die Hard, died in January at the age of 69. For me, Rickman and his memorable voice will always come into my head whenever I read Harry Potter. David Bowie, also 69, died this year. I never fully appreciated his contributions until the end of his career. Some sweet, sweet tunes. Usually, at the end of the year, many media outlets reflect on the celebrities who have died during the previous 12 months. It’s a touching and at the same time, morbid moment that I usually always watch. It’s not a pleasant thing contemplating the end, but as we age, we are foolish to ignore the inevitable. Even retirement planners ask about how old your parents were when they died to get a benchmark of how long you will live to get an idea of how much money you will need to retire. I realize it sounds a bit self absorbed, but my generation has, for the most part, seen itself as redefining every aspect of life and culture. Yes, it is narcissistic, but that’s sort of our deal. Aging, retirement and death are the the next logical steps, and I doubt that many boomers will go quietly into that long good night. But it always gives me pause when I learn that people like wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, singer Lynn Anderson and REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath all died last year and all were in their 60s. I guess the takeaway is to live your life to the fullest every day, and not obsess over the inevitable. “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard 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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tate Rep. Kathy Bernier, R-Lake Hallie, is annoyed when local officials start comparing Wisconsin and Minnesota, but those comparisons often reflect discontent in rural areas. Earlier this year Bernier walked out of a meeting between local school officials and legislators from western Wisconsin. “FundamentalMatt Pommer ly, Minnesota is beating us. Our school formula is broken,” an Eau Claire educator said. “It is not helpful to compare Minnesota and Wisconsin,” Bernier replied. Later Bernier would tell constituents that Wisconsin spends $11,071 educating each elementary and secondary school student, while Minnesota spends just $17 per student more. But those are statewide figures, not a reflection of the financial problems facing rural districts that often have declining enrollments, others note. State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, said the rural districts

are often faced with winning approval for property tax increases or slashing spending. The Alma district, she said, recently approved a major tax increase to help pay for a new school furnace. The Prescott school district is facing a $1.5 million cut because a referendum failed. “People all across this state have voted to raise property taxes,” she said. Vinehout noted that Tony Evers, state superintendent of public instruction, has repeatedly proposed school-aid changes to reflect declining enrollments and poverty. Evers’ proposals have failed in the State Capitol, she noted. Gov. Scott Walker’s popularity has dramatically sagged in western and northern Wisconsin, according to numbers from the Marquette University Law School poll. The governor has spent substantial time in that region in the wake of those numbers. He has held invitation-only meetings to ask what the state should be doing. Now he promises to put more money into public education in the biennial budget he will send to the Legislature next year. But there are other educational

pressures facing the Wisconsin budget. Tax revenues have not met expectations and the voucher program which sends taxpayer money to private schools continues to expand. Wisconsin also provides a large income-tax break for families who send children to private elementary or high schools. The governor has been encouraging public school districts to offer programs that will push young people to consider vocational education rather than college. A new law allows public schools to employ people with relevant experiences, rather than teacher training, to lead the vocational instruction. Other spending cutbacks are hurting rural Wisconsin. The $250-million slash in taxpayer money for the University of Wisconsin System has led to reducing the number of Extension agents in some sparsely populated counties. Spending issues are everywhere in Wisconsin. Minnesota and Wisconsin populations are about the same, but Wisconsin has twice as many people in prison. Wisconsin leads the nation in the percentage of its young black males in prison. The state spending rolls on.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s get started! The ticks are already out, and in great number. Knowing what can happen, should a tick bite you and pass Lyme disease, is crucial information. We need to be ready and know what to do to protect ourselves. Our public libraries have a number of books on the subject. All of them are really quite an interesting read. For those of you who have taken the time to learn more, you now have a better understanding of what could happen to you. Should you not seek help in a timely fashion, the outcome can affect you in ways you never thought possible. On Thursday evening, April 28 at 7 p.m., our area’s “Lyme Education and Support Group” will be holding their first meeting of the year. We meet at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 217 Deronda Ave. (Cty. Rd. F) in Amery. In an effort to help and support persons who wish to know more about Lyme disease, or for those who are presently affected, and for those of us who have had it at least one time (or know someone who has), our group came together several years ago to form this 501c3 organization. Our mission is stated above. Please circle April 28 on your calendar. We look forward to meeting you. With your presence Thursday evening you will be helping us to begin another season of reaching out to people in our communities. Should you have any questions, you may call the following persons: Paula at 715-268-2035, Bonnie at 268-9557, or myself at 715-268-2856. Thank you! Ann Krisik Amery

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REMEMBER WHEN Dancer Trail continued at our March 15 Polk County Board meeting. This polarizing issue will continue to divide our community like many others in our county and across the state. What was more surprising was the rare appearance by our district’s Assembly representative Adam Jarchow. In the end, his unfortunate presence once again was discouraging, shameful and downright damaging to the Polk County community. Under the pretense of patriotism, Adam Jarchow lectured us and chose to once again do what he does best: drive a wedge between people. A true statesman who cares about and understands the inherent meaning of democracy would find ways to bring people together; not divide them. Adam Jarchow’s hypocrisy knows no bounds and divisiveness will be his legacy. Let’s make sure that legacy ends at the polls in November. Melanie Weberg Osceola

Support Peterson According to a long running Gallup study, most US citizens trust their local government more than they do their state or federal government. Since 2001, local government “has consistently garnered more trust from Americans than state government,” Gallup reports. In fact, that number hovers right around 72 percent. Of course, state and local governments each have their roles, but lately, state government seems intent on shouldering its way into local territory, usurping and eroding local control, even micromanaging local decisions. There is a laundry list of examples such as restricting a community’s ability to limit its use of plastic bags. Seriously? Worse, the state now restricts a county’s ability to regulate it’s own shoreland and mounted an attempt

to limit a school district’s ability to recoup lost funding through referenda. The water privatization bill lifts the requirement that any sale of a municipal water system to a private corporation must first be approved by public referendum. If a county wants to enact a moratorium on development until a plan can be put in place, the state says no. What’s going on here? Our current assembly representative, Adam Jarchow, supported most of these bills and either authored or co-authored many of them. Why? Who is he representing? Are there large numbers of his constituents demanding that they have no say in the sale of their municipal water supply or that they really, really want to use plastic bags over cloth bags? I doubt it. If you’re interested in seeing a complete list of these bills, along with voting records, check out VoteSpotter.com, then ask yourself; How do these votes benefit me? Are they stepping on local control? Our current assemblyman doesn’t seem to recognize nor respect that the majority of his constituents prefer that the state recognize the integrity of their local officials to regulate local concerns. In fact, our assemblyman has become one of the primary drivers of the state steamroller. I believe Mr. Jarchow has had his chance and that it is time to support someone who will truly represent the wishes and best interests of the majority of their constituents. Jeff Peterson has

my support. I am part of the growing grassroots campaign that supports Jeff. I have known and worked with Jeff for many years. He’s served on many boards and respects local control. I believe Jeff has the integrity and the courage to be an outstanding assemblyman. Dennis V. Fawver Luck

SOL SOL, “Same Old Leftist,” I read with amusement the recent Letter to the Editor by Steve Wondra concerning the open records request by Dick Hartung for information on Assembly candidate Jeff Peterson. I find it odd that the people on the left who are always yelling about “transparency” hate it when it shows up at their door or school. Mr. Peterson served as a member of the Polk County Board of Adjustment for six years. It might be useful to the voting public to see how he ruled or voted in cases that came before that board. In the meeting of the board that I attended I found Mr. Peterson to be arrogant and condescending. In regards to who pays for the cost of gathering the information at the county, the person requesting the information is billed by the county. Mr. Wondra states that in the case of a schools the cost would come out of an already anemic school fund. I believe that we in the United States are number one on monies spent for child education in the world, and yet we rank around number 30 SEE LETTERS, PAGE 7

10 years ago March 29, 2006 • The Family Career Community Leaders of America Club at Osceola High School is sponsoring a “Try, Buy or Sell” prom dress sale. • Steven Stocker, Mark Campbell, Wayne Tomfohrde, Rod Turner and Jim Lundstrom are running for an Osceola village board seat. • Rosanne Anderson and Allan Johnson will be running for a seat on the Osceola School Board. • The St. Croix River Inn is expanding to include a separate building with kitchen, public dining room and innkeeper quarters. • Osceola High School FFA members who competed inthe Wisconsin FFA Section 1 Speaking Events were Race Rolling, Elise Strobach, Scott Cook, Kristine Gustafson, Emily Pfannes, Avery Bundgaard and Ryan Peterson. • Osceola High School students who served as DARE role models to Osceola Middle School fifth graders included Kaitlinn Bader, Ryan Carlson, Ky Battern, Emily Banick, Peter Wells, Rachel Graf, Chelsea Benitz and Annie Heggernes. • Five people seeking a seat on the Dresser Village Board were Dick Durand, Rick Flandrena, Jim Rochford, Jr., Vicki Minnick and Rich Erickson. • The Osceola boys track team took top honors at the All-American Invite in River Falls. 20 years ago March 27, 1996 • Aveda planned to open a new lodging facility in April. The spa would include five rooms with top of the line amenities. • Eight new supervisors will be sworn in at the next Polk County Board meeting. They included Donald Getschel, John Bonneprise, Gail Flom, William F. Johnson, Richard Coen, Jerry Willits, A. Stanley Anderson and David Paulson. • Winners at the Pinewood Derby were Matt Bethke, first; Nick Cox, second; and Jordan Blomberg, third. Design winners were Tyler Sander, first; Austin Reeck, second,and Ja-

cob Sander, third. • John Jenkins of Osceola was named to the Dean’s List at University of Wisconsin–Platteville. Corrie Hogan of Osceola was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota. • David Grimsrud has been selected as the new head coach for the Osceola Braves. • Osceola Wrestling Club wrestlers heading to state were Alex Geving, Andy Geving, Derek Liggett, Andrew Lindahl, Derick Lundgren, Brett Madlon, Ryan Madlon, David Olson, Corey Shipman, Kasey Shoquist, Fred Steffen, Joe Steffen, Kevin Steffen, Nathan Taylor, Tim Thiel and Tim Viebrock.

30 years ago April 1, 1986 • Andrea Greene and Jeanine Berg will represent Osceola High School at St. Norbert College in DePere as participants in the Business World session, June 22-27. • Osceola Middle School Olympics of the Mind regional ﬁrst place winners in Division 2 were Martin Hauble, Jim Jenkins, Matt Fehlen, Karl Ludvigson, Dave Getschel and Chuck Hawkinson. Division 1 winners were Jeremy Hill, Ron Schwier, Tim Murray, Brad Kytola, Brent Lindstrom, Trishia Kloetzke and Michelle Schneider. • Osceola High School students competing at the State Forensic contest included Andy Skildum, Dan Steffen, Johannes VanderBent, Jim Schott, Glen Braun, Cammie Greene, Marcia Zehm, Monty Clish, Laralyn Floyd, Leanne Johnson, Chris Kriesel, Pam Peterson, Shannon Leisch, Sue Steffen and Jessie Kravik. • The Osceola High School Drama Club will be performing Arsenic and Old Lace. Members of the production include Mark Woolson, Marcia Zehm, Monty Clish, Glen Braun, Andy Skildum, Katie Rochford, Pam Peterson, Alan Puterbaugh, Paul Smith, Jim Schott, John Woodworth, Dan Steffen, Chris Kriesel, Cammie Greene, Amy Wallander, Michele Munkholm, Katie Succo, Kevin Tomfohrde, Jon Fehlen, Melissa Durham and Dannette Allrich.

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eaders lead, by definition. And as the phrase goes, “Managers will do things the right way, but leaders have a way of doing the right thing.” Leaders do, and they do not do nothing when situations require decision and action. Leaders make all the difference, in most large and Columnist things, small. Nothing can work without Tim Krenz a capital stock of sorts. True Sub Terra Vita enough. Yet, much h money to fund a private more than enterprise or a public agenda, successful action depends on leadership to do it correctly and for the right reasons. By these terms, one can measure a function of “normalcy” domi-

nant in American history, one that ensured the transaction of leadership in every period: That of ordinary people rising to great challenges in extraordinary times. The country needs leadership, and requires everyone to assume it in their lives, at home, in the neighborhood, and in their community. This does not mean electing legislators or chief magistrates, like the president, a governor, or even a mayor or village president. Legislators, presidents, and governors sit too far from the village square to make any real difference. Local officials sit too close. People do not necessarily elect leaders. Voters elect overseers of the public business, mere custodians of the public trusts and monies. All of these have their place, and are important to the system that created them and the one that they uphold. What the country, and what communities like Osceola need, come from the informal leadership opportunities: Here, now, close, and very personable.

People choose leaders, and they choose to follow them. Between leaders and followers exists some “contract of understanding,” if not a formal and lawful obligation in some aspect of personal or commercial affairs. Instead of putting people into office or regulating the means and terms of their public service, our world needs leaders in the informal, active, and positive role of helping others, and young adults especially, toward their own roles of leadership and living responsible lives. Individual actions can truly make a difference for the betterment of the world. Better for who? For everyone , beginning with self, and carrying it forward to others. It is the common denominator for good. Everyone working to improve things, or fix wrongs in their nearby-society, makes all things rise with the tide. This does imply a circular argument of sorts, but it works by the virtuous cycle of leadership empowering other leaders. SEE KRENZ, PAGE 17

Bowls of Hope to feature Toensing legacy: piano St. Croix Falls said goodbye to a community member last year with the passing of Darlene Toensing. Most would regard her lifetime of educating children as a gift without measure to the community of St. Croix Falls. Her generosity, and that of her loving husband and family, will always be appreciated by the community. We said goodbye to Mrs. Toensing, but she will not be forgotten. The STAR Education Foundation was honored to be included in the memorial gifts celebrating her life and work. The family requested any gifts celebrating her memory be made to the STAR Education Foundation’s Piano Fund. This fund was used to purchase a grand piano for the award-wining St. Croix Falls high school music department. The Toensing family knew this would honor Toensing’s memory in light of her love of music and her lifelong commitment to her school and community. As a result of this gift and many others, the students of St. Croix Falls have now been able to bring even richer music

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to the community. The piano has been purchased and is already creating the music Toensing loved. Donations in Toensing’s name were abundant and amounts beyond the needs of the piano have been set aside to assist extra-ordinary student needs and classroom enrichment projects not funded within the normal school budget. Grants are awarded by the STAR Education Foundation twice each year to teachers for these

projects. The following was written about Toensing: “She will be fondly remembered for her great kindness and radiant smile. The small echo of that final smile will always be remembered and cherished and will remind us that she has left a great legacy as a fine teacher, wonderful wife and mother, and a great friend to many.” The generous donations made in her name serve as a reminder of her smile and allow additional educational opportunities in St Croix Falls for years to come. The piano will be displayed and played by local talents, includ-

ing Norm Toensing, on Monday evening, April 11 at the St. Croix Falls High School during the Bowls of Hope event that raises funds to support the Backpack Program at the school. For further information on the Bowls of Hope fundraiser, please contact Denise Sinclear-Todd at the St. Croix Falls Middle School at 715-483-9823. If you would like to learn more about the STAR Education Foundation and how you can help students through the Foundation’s various programs, please visit www.STARscf.org or call Rebecca Berg at 715-4831576.

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Helping a friend ﬁght breast cancer Businesswoman rethinks fundraisers Osceola resident Debbie Martin was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2012. She went through a mastectomy and chemo at that time and for a period of time, was in remission. In mid-2015 her breast cancer returned, and is now stage four. She recently completed another round of chemo and is doing radiation, but the prognosis is grim. Martin has an astonishingly upbeat and positive outlook on life – probably more so than the average person without her struggles. Friend and church member, Amy Sotis, owner of Luminaries Retreat, is hosting a nontraditional fundraiser for Martin. There will be

event at Grace Church Osceola. 722 Seminole Ave, Osceola. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a fee, which includes an organic, hand-prepared lunch, snack, four hours of seminars, plus a one hour exercise class for three different levels of physical fitness.

Luminaries Retreat owner Amy Sotis is excited about offering the community something to take home with them from this fundraiser. “Not only will the Martin family be helped financially, the event parSEE FUNDRAISER, PAGE 19

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will lead the group in organized exercise classes. The event organizers do not believe anything like this has been done before for a fundraiser and they hope to challenge people on what their view of what health really is. In one sense, Martin

is not “healthy”; however, her soul and spirit are full of vitality and evidence signs of true health. The fundraiser profits will go directly to the Martin family – Debbie has a husband, Tom, and five adult children. One-day health and wellness fundraising

LETTERS: ‘Same old Leftist’ — Peterson and Jarchow should debate FROM PAGE 5

in outcome. I’m not making a blanket statement that it is all the fault of teachers, for I don’t wish to be accused of being a liberal, a leftist or god forbid a democrat by making a blanket statement. It would seem to me that the best way to decide who is better suited to represent us is for Mr. Peterson, and Assemblyman Jarchow to have a series of debates in front of the public to find out where they stand on the issues.

Mr. Wondra states that we as Republicans never support public education. I beg to differ. I think we along with our fellow Democrats both pay taxes. We just disagree on how the monies should be spent. Mr. Wondra says we Republicans are consistent about one thing “we love the poorly educated”. Mr. Wondra, we can only work with what you send us from our school systems. Thomas Magnaﬁci Dresser

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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. ————————

ST ANNE PARISH ST. 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Andy Anderson SATURDAY: Mass 5 p.m. SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org Pastor Kris Johnson Pastor Mike Brubaker Sunday services 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org 715-483-1113 SUNDAY: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday 10 a.m. ———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. Frank Wampach SUNDAY: Mass 9:30 a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Andy Anderson 715-294-2243 SATURDAY: Mass at 4 p.m. SUNDAY: Latin Mass, 8:30 a.m. Mass at 11a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. Frank Wampach SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 a.m. ————————

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

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On March 20 Osceola resident Debbea Alaimo and her husband Mike Alaimo generously donated $800 to the Osceola Police Department K-9 program. They made the donation and requested it be used for a custom ﬁt ballistic vest for OPD canine “Riko.” The Osceola Police Department is very grateful to the Alaimos for their donation. Debbea Alaimo is pictured with officer Josh Morgel and Riko.

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plan to sail to her next homeport in San Diego, Calif., around October or November 2017.” The date and location for the ship’s commissioning are not set yet, but will likely take place between Nov. 2017 and March 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Once the ship is commissioned, Hill will officially be the Commanding Officer of USS Portland (LPD 27), but he doesn’t expect the assignment will last for too long. “I expect that I will possibly have another year or less on board before I change command to the next person,” he said. “Unfortunately, I won’t be on board for her maiden deployment,

but I am looking forward to all of the challenges ahead to bring a ship to life. “I am extremely blessed with this outstanding opportunity to lead over 350 Navy sailors as we work together to bring the ship from the construction to the operational phase,” he continued. “I am grateful for the mental and physical education I received growing up in the Osceola area through the schools and sports activities provided. That education set me up very well for my Naval Academy college years and the 20-plus years of military service since graduation and commissioning.”

He cited his former coach, Don Hartman, whose continued outreach has been encouraging. “It means a lot to have a teacher and coach interested in how your life is going – good or bad,” he said. “He has been an inspiration and I appreciate all he did for the Osceola High School wrestling team back in the 1990s and what he continues to do for the Wisconsin state wrestling associations. His selection to the Wisconsin Wrestling Hall of Fame was quite fitting.” Hartman returned the praise, saying Hill was “quite a guy when he was here. We’re proud of him.”

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Baldwin woman faces additional charges for identity theft A woman found with metha amphetamine in h her vehicle after b being caught shopllifting at the St. C Croix Falls WalM Mart on March 7 iis facing additiona al charges for proAlbert v viding authorities with a stolen ID at the time of her arrest. According to the original police reports, officers responded to a call from Wal-Mart on March 7, where employees witnessed a woman, who first identified as Sara Eigenheer of Big Lake, Minn., placing items into two different bags and a shopping basket. According to store employees, she then crawled under the dressing room door, where employees watched her stuff items into her boots, including cosmetics. She eventually made her way to the checkout where she made a purchase, but made no attempt to pay for the items stored in her boots. Wal-Mart employees attempted to stop the woman, but authorities eventually tracked her down in the parking lot of the nearby Loggers Restaurant. Officers recovered the stolen merchandise in the woman’s boots, and when searching the vehicle also found syringes, a digital scale, small gem pack baggies, a pipe, a small clear package with tan colored chalky nuggets, a small vial with a white chalky nugget, and a small piece of paper with names and dollar amounts written next to them. Thanks to a fingerprint database, authorities were able to determine the woman they thought was 35-year-old Sara L. Eigenheer of Big Lake, Minn. was actually 26-year-old Danielle T. Albert of Baldwin. At the jail, Albert identified herself to staff and admitted to having warrants out for her arrest. She had been convicted for possession of drug paraphernalia in January of 2014. For the March 7 incident, Albert had already been charged with misdemeanor retail theft, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She now faces additional charges of obstructing an officer and identity theft. Sara Eigenheer of Big Lake was unaware of the details of the incident, and knew that her backpack had been stolen but did not know her identity had been used. She recently moved to North Dakota to attend NDSU and tells Amery Free Press that she is frustrated the incident may impact her future. “I am thankful she was caught,” Eigenheer says. “I forgive her for her actions, and pray for her to get the help she needs, and that she wants the help, because I have been in her shoes before. As anyone is in active addiction, you tend to do actions that are against your morals and values.”

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identify counterfeiting suspect. The Clear Lake Police Department reports that at least four counterfeit bills have been used at Nilssen’s Market in Clear Lake since March 15. The bills have each been $20 bills with the same serial number of MV19618314B. Police have been able to identify a suspect from one of the transactions, and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying her. Anyone who receives any similar counterfeit bill, or has any information about the identity of the suspect should contact the Clear Lake Police Department at 715-263-2156, or email clpd@police.clearlake-wi.gov.

Five charged in Polk County break-ins Four Polk County residents and a Cottage Grove, Minn., m man have been c charged in conn nection with at l least six burglari that took place ies i Polk County bein t tween August and S September of 2015. J. Vezina Five of the burg glaries were rep ported in Luck, a and one in Amery, a and involved stol len power tools, g guns, power equipm ment, electronics, s sporting goods M. V M Vezina i equipment, and a dirt bike—all t traced back to Vezi as having been ina p pawned at locat tions throughout t Twin Cities. the According to t the criminal comDriscoll p plaints, Joshua D. Vezina, 28, of Millt town is charged w with six counts of f felony burglary, f felony theft, crimi inal damage to p property, and r receiving or conRoss c cealing stolen p property. Vezina w was also convicte ed of drug-relate ed charges in R Ramsey County i June of 2015, in a and has violated b bond conditions Sveen o three separate on cases by being charged with a new crime, and as such, he also faces eighteen additional counts of felony bail jumping. His father, Mitchell D. Vezina, 64, of Centuria is charged with one count of burglary and receiving stolen property in connection with the crimes, as well as Joshua’s girlfriend, Courtney A. Driscoll, 24, of Luck, who’s charged with two counts each of burglary and theft for her involvement. Also charged in connection to the crimes are Kedric J. Ross, 30, of Luck, a former roommate and acquaintance of Vezina who lives in property adjacent to several of the break ins, and Richard “Ricky” Sveen, 30, of Cottage Grove, Minn., another acquaintance. A warrant has been issued for Sveen’s arrest. Initial appearances for Joshua Vezina, Mitchell Vezina, Courtney Driscoll, and Kedric Ross are scheduled for March 28 in Polk

County Circuit Court. Joshua Vezina remains in custody at Polk County Jail.

Grantsburg man faces 11th OWI charge It was far from anyone’s lucky day when authorities were dispatched to a Frederic a auto parts store j just shortly after 5 p.m. on St. Patr rick’s Day. According to pol lice reports, a man h had been traveli ing at a high rate Hess of speed through the store’s parking lot, and at one point, staff even thought he might drive through the building wall. But the driver, 47-year-old Daniel Hess of Grantsburg, came to a stop right in front of the building, and promptly passed out. Hess was slumped over his steering wheel for several minutes, and at first glance, staff thought he might be texting or emailing on his phone. But 15 minutes later, staff found him unconscious and unresponsive, at which time they called for help. According to police reports, after EMTs checked Hess out, he gave several stories to what had happened to him that day. He was heading home, to a friend’s house, and to work. He was also coming from an 11hour shift, had been sleeping for 12 hours, and had gotten lost on his way home. He also admitted that he’d stopped drinking at around 1 a.m. that day. After failing the standard field sobriety tests and a preliminary breath test of .123, Hess was taken to the hospital where a warrant was issued for a blood draw. According to the police report, while at the hopsital authorities received record of Hess’s 10 previous OWI offenses, the first in 1989 and the most recent in 2009. By 8:30 p.m. that evening, Hess was issued his 11th OWI citation. The maximum penalty for drunk driving in Wisconsin without causing harm to anyone else is OWI 10th or higher, a Class F felony punishable by up to $25,000 in fines and 4 to 12 ½ years confinement, an additional 2-3 revocation, and having a vehicle equipped with an Ignition Interlock Device for an additional 1 to 3 years. Hess had a restriction on his license to not operate with more than .02 percent alcohol in his system. Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, March 21, 2016 Michael A. Feist, 60, Milltown was arrested on March 14 for Probation Warrant. Sephanie L. Graupner, 24, Centuria was arrested on March 16 for Probation Hold. David R. Hackler, 37, Stillwater, Minn. was arrested on March 16 for Probation Hold. Patrick R. Blomberg, 38, Pine City, Minn. was arrested on March 16 for Warrant – Failure to appear. Kimberly R. Brenizer, 57, Frederic was arrested on March 17 for Probation Hold. Thomas J. Maurer, 32, Centuria was arrested on March 18 for DOC Warrant. Jesse J. Morris, 30, Osceola

was arrested on March 16 for OWI 3rd and Deviation from Designated Lane. Daniel C. Hess, 47, Grantsburg was arrested on March 17 for OWI 11th, and Probation Hold. Dustin D. Clemmens, 34, Hinckley, Minn. was arrested on March 19 for Probation Hold, and OWI 1st with passenger under 16. Jason P. Kieffer, 35, Clear Lake was arrested on March 20 for OWI 2nd. Tyler J. White, 22, Milltown was arrested on March 14 for Operating without owner’s consent. James A. Arthurs, 36, Luck was arrested on March 16 for Misdemeanor Battery, and Disorderly Conduct. Jimmy L. Dennis, 28, Siren was arrested on March 19 for Theft, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Probation Hold. Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: March 1, 2016 Jacob E. Anderson, 25, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. David Alan Baldwin, 35, Deer Park, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Michael D. Covey, 27, Siren, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30. Patrick Carl Crawley, 46, Anoka, MN, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Teri Lynn Crosby, 17, Clear Lake, pleaded not guilty to inattentive driving. Bart A. Dabrowski, 51, Somerset, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Peter Lee Doll, 32, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Danielle Melissa Eggert, 22, Andover, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Mark Ken Ellingson, 57, Roseville, MN, pleaded not guilty to fail to yield right of way from stop sign and operate without valid license (1st violation). Daniel Allen Engberg, 40, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Gabrielle Miray Foeller, 18, Milltown, pleaded not guilty to operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance. Justin K. Forster, 22, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Paul Henry Frank, 50, Saint Michael, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Kevin M. Frikken, 26, Osceola, pleaded not guilty to speeding (16-19 mph) in a 55 mph zone. Meghan Eve Grindell, 38, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insur-

ance, $10. Matthew Ray Hancock, 28, Amery, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50. Lee Mj Harry, 27, St. Croix Falls, failure to yield right of way, $175.30. Craig John Kleinschmidt, 19, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $276.10. Pheng Yang Kong, 33, Fridley, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Steven A. Larsen, 25, Dresser, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Andrew S. Lindahl, 29, St. Croix Falls, operate snowmobile without safety certificate, $162.70. David J. Lundgren, 45, Amery, pleaded not guilty to operating while suspended. Dylan B. Matter, 17, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Jeramy L. Norlander, 31, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Ronald Ernest Olson, 66, Circle Pines, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Austin Tyler Peterson, 17, Luck, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone (35-39 mph). Lorraine C. Quatmann, 51, Centuria, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Tiffany R. Saari, 18, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Jean R. Schermer, 54, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Kewan Percy Smith, 23, North St. Paul, operating while suspended, $200.50. Debra Ann Staebler, 62, Amery, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50. Larry James Stamper, 53, Coon Rapids, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Evangeline R. Thompson, 21, St. Croix Falls, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50. Stacy Lynn Tuomi, 47, Pine River, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. John Wesley Vanpelt, 17, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Steven Lee Vaurio, 67, Burnsville, MN, drink open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Todd Lee Walker, 38, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30. Ashley M. Ziemann, 20, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

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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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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Throughout April, the Polk County Citizen Review Panel and Polk County C.A.R.I.N.G. (Child Advocacy Referral Interagency Network Group) will be promoting a countywide Blue Ribbon Campaign with various activities. You may notice blue ribbon yard signs and parenting information throughout the communities; hear information over the radio; see articles in the paper; and talk to your kids about what they heard at school.

April 2016 Blue Ribbon Event Calendar • April 1: Wear Blue to show support of Child Abuse Prevention Month • April 1: Hands Across the Courthouse, 12 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. , Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St. – Balsam Lake • April 1: Mike Pistorino Presentation, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St. - Balsam Lake • April 1: Mike Pistorino Presentation, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza – Balsam Lake • April 2: Nationwide Million March Against Child Abuse, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. St. Croix Falls Elementary School, 651 E. Louisiana St - St. Croix Falls

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect The “Say Something, Do Something for Kids” initiative is one way to show how everyone can be an ally to a child or a family in the community. Child abuse can occur anywhere and is not restricted to a particular group, race, income, or location. Wherever there are children, there is the potential for abuse. In order to do your part, it is important to understand and recognize the warning signs for child abuse and neglect.

Recognizing the Signs of Abuse Children who are abused may or may not show physical or behavioral signs of being maltreated. In some instances, there may be an unusual pattern or location of physical injuries that suggests abuse. In other cases, there may be no physical

indicators, but the child’s behavior has changed in a questionable and observable way. The “Say Something, Do Something for Kids” initiative encourages you to step up, speak up and do something if you suspect a child is being abused. Educate yourself and others about some of the obvious and less obvious signs of possible child abuse, including: Physical Signs Injuries such as bruises, burns, welts, or broken bones that are unexplained or have implausible explanations Missing hair Poor hygiene Injuries or redness around the genitals Multiple injuries at different stages of healing Improperly treated injury or medical condition Slowed physical development Unattended medical or dental needs Consistent hunger Inappropriate clothing for weather conditions Speech delay Frequent tardiness or absence from school Behavioral Signs Poor grades Lack of concentration Difficulty making and keeping friends Signs of persistent unhappiness or depression Withdrawn from others Displaying angry or aggressive behavior Destruction of property Hurting themselves or others Low self-esteem Problems expressing feelings Fatigue, listlessness, or regularly falling asleep in class Constantly seeking attention or approval Sleeping problems or insomnia Reluctance to go home Lack of parental interest or participation Begging or stealing food Unusual fears

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School Board Proceedings The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola was held in the district office on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Craig Brunclik at 6:00 P.M. with the following in attendance: Board Members Pete Kammerud, Rosanne Anderson, and Keri Uzpen. Principals Dr. Peggy Weber, Jake Dodge, Dr. Rebecca Styles, Adam Spiegel. Curriculum Director, Jane Maki, Business Mgr. Jenifer Frank, and Superintendent Mark Luebker. Timm Johnson was unable to attend. A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to adopt the agenda as written. Motion approved. A Rosanne Anderson/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 17, 2016. Motion approved. A Keri Uzpen/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to approve payment of bills with checks numbered 93277 through 93306 and 1026 to 1027 and 167178 through 167274 of the General Fund for a total of $860,885.18. Motion approved. At this time, no one requested an audience with the Board. There were no committee meetings to report on at this time. There were no hires, resignations or retirements at this time. A Keri Uzpen/Pete Kammerud approved the proposed rates and suggested service hours presented by Mr. Luebker for the OT/PT for 2016-2017 to continue to be provided from the Osceola Medical Center. Motion carried. Mr. Spiegel provided a presentation on the Laude System which is being considered for adoption. A team of 11 staff members have been researching the system since the fall of 2015. It would create a clearer honor point system which is widely accepted in colleges and allows a larger range of

Sexualized behaviors Unusual knowledge of sex for the child’s age or developmental stage Recognizing and Reporting Sentinel Injuries Did you know that small, apparently insignificant injuries such as bruises or mouth injuries in young infants are often from child abuse? These seemingly trivial injuries are known as “sentinel injuries,” because they should not be found in a baby who is unable to pull to a stand and take a few steps. Sentinel injuries are so minor that explanations about their causes being accidental may seem completely plausible and believable. But injuries that are common in walking children should not be present in infants who are not yet able to walk. Babies who are not cruising should not be bruising. Sentinel injuries are actually early warning signs that, when recognized and responded to, may prevent future, more severe injuries to a child. A sentinel bruise is a bruise present anywhere on an infant’s body. Even a tiny bruise can be an indication of a problem. Mouth injuries in young infants are often caused when an angry or frustrated caregiver “rams” something into the infant’s mouth, causing injury to the frenulum under the tongue or upper lip or to other soft tissue in the mouth. Non-mobile infants rarely have any bruising and never have mouth injuries, burns or broken bones from normal care and normal activities. Sentinel injuries are not limited to infants. Please seek medical attention for an infant with bruising or other small injuries. Doing so can lead to early detection of a possible medical problem or may prevent the escalation of abuse. Please be aware of these early warning signs and report any concerns for child abuse or neglect to child protective services and/or law enforcement.

students to be recognized for their achievements. The graduating class of 2020 would be the initial class to have this system in place. Administrative Reports: Dr. Weber reported that over $3,600 has been collected for Leukemia patients in the fundraiser “Pennies for Patients” at OES. Wellness week is underway with Kristin Boileau overseeing and tracking student involvement in making healthy choices. If they meet the goal set, OES may get a chance to have a celebrity visit at the school as an award. The OES Staff has done an exceptional job on their mid-year SLO work. Kindergarten Round Up is March 8 for those children who did not attend our PreK program. The survey results for the proposal of a wraparound program being offered next fall to PreK students were discussed. Mr. Dodge stated that wellness week went great with Julie Bender doing a nice job organizing it. The “Read to Feed” fundraiser is underway with the goal set for each student to read at least 17 minutes/day per. Mr. Spiegel noted that the ACT and Workkey tests are completed. He thanked his staff and Ms. Henke for the outstanding work they did. A successful annual Career Day this week offered 26 community members from all different job backgrounds come in and talk with students about their careers. The Ice Fishing team did a great job in their initial year with the small group taking home several trophies. Congratulations were given to Tanner Johnson for competing at the state level for wrestling. The girls’ basketball team completed an outstanding season. Boys’ basketball has a playoff game March 4. Mr. Spiegel recognized the student mentor doing an outstanding job with the OMS students. The BOWLs Club will be traveling to Heifer International in April for the bi-annual experience]\e at the Heifer Ranch. Mrs. Maki discussed the Global Education Achievement Certificate (GEAC) program that we are looking into. It would provide opportunity to promote students to grow from a globally competent student into a global scholar. Participants would enroll in the DPI approved curriculum within our current courses which qualify for the GEAC program. Students would receive the distraction of becoming a WI Global Scholar with qualification being met. This program would provide our school and students an additional honor to set

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Polk County Citizen Review Panel and Polk County C.A.R.I.N.G. (Child Advocacy Referral Interagency Network Group) encourages Polk County residents to wear blue on Friday, April 1, 2016, to help promote Child Abuse Prevention month. We believe that every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable and nurturing environment. Children are the foundation of our society, our community and our future. When we focus on preventing child abuse and neglect, the results are better childhoods, leading to healthier adults and stronger communities. Every adult in our community has an opportunity to “Say Something, Do Something for Kids.” It could be as simple as offering an encouraging word to a parent to organizing a family fun event. Wear blue April 1 to help promote and strengthen child abuse efforts in our community. Post your BLUE picture on social media #SaySomethingDoSomething. Throughout April, the Polk County Citizen Review Panel and Polk County C.A.R.I.N.G. (Child Advocacy Referral Interagency Network Group) will be promoting a countywide Blue Ribbon Campaign through various activities. You may notice blue ribbon yard signs and parenting information throughout the communities; hear information over the radio; see articles in the paper; and talk to your kids about what they heard at school.

them apart as higher achievers and have a positive impact needed for their college and career paths. Dr. Styles acknowledged the great work completed by the Math Counts team with Blake Slater competing at the state level. The OMS Wellness Week was very positive. The staff has made great progress in identifying the essential learning targets for next year report cards. WYN time has 22 OHS student mentors doing an awesome job of working with the OMS students. A presentation on how life decisions and choices made can impact your path in life forever called “Know the Truth” was provided to students. Mr. Luebker presented the ACE’s Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences). It detailed how the body physically changes in negative ways to the adverse events which happen in early childhood as well as their behavioral responses to these experiences. We will continue to provide the best mental health options available in our schools and community. The Board will be meeting on Monday March 14, 2016 at 5:00 P.M.in the boardroom to review the Handbook. The next Regular School Board Meeting is suggested for Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in the boardroom. A Rosanne Anderson/Keri Uzpen motion was made to go adjourn to Executive Session to consider the employment, promotion, compensation, or performance-evaluation data of any employee (19.85(1)(c)(f). Roll call was taken: Keri Uzpen-yes, Pete Kammerud-yes, Rosanne Anderson-yes, and Craig Brunclik-yes. Timm Johnson was absent. It is approved. Motion carried. A Rosanne Anderson/Pete Kammerud motion was made to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene into open session to take or to announce action if any taken in Executive Session. Motion carried. Mr. Brunclik announced the Pete Kammerud/Rosanne Anderson approval for Dawn Western to be our fulltime Director of Special Education and a 66.030 agreement with St. Croix Falls School District for 40% of the position. Motion carried. A Keri Uzpen/Pete Kammerud motion was made to adjourn. Motion approved. Pete Kammerud, District Clerk WNAXLP

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Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots April 5, 2016

OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK, VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA AND OSCEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring election and a Presidential Preference Vote to be held in Polk County on April 7, 2016, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. Information to Voters Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. At the Spring Election Where Paper Ballots are Used The voter shall make a mark (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does

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insert the ballot in the ballot box or deliver it to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the voter shall leave the polling place promptly. A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. The following is a sample of the official ballot: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk Kari Zegarski, Village Clerk Peter Kammerud, Osceola School District Clerk Type B Notice-Spring Election and PPV | Rev 2016-03 | Government Accountability Board, P.O. Box 7984, Madison, WI 53707-7984 | 608-261-2028 | web: gab.wi.gov | email: gab@wi.gov WNAXLP

The sample ballot for County Board Supervisors is an example for District 9 only. Below are the remaining supervisory districts along with candidate naems for that race: District 1: Brad Olson District 2: Patricia Schmidt Doug Route District 3: Dean K. Johansen District 4: Chris Nelson Kathryn Kienholz District 5: Craig Moriak District 6: Marilynn J. Nehring Brian R. Masters District 7: Michael Prichard District 8: James S. Edgell District 10: Larry Jepsen District 11: Jay Luke District 12: Warren Nelson District 13: Russell E. Arcand Jared Cockroft District 14: John Bonneprise District 15: Joe Demulling

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OHS track competes in Menomonie BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola track and field team returned to Menomonie for their second indoor meet of the season at the Johnson Fieldhouse at UW- Stout. Osceola was matched up against several of the large schools in the area and once again the Chieftains held their own. Altogether 21 schools competed and the Chieftain boys and girls each placed seventh overall as a team. A strong Hudson team won both the boys and girls team titles. “Overall, we had a great meet against some tough competition,” Osceola girls coach Amanda Meyer said. “Although we are somewhat limited with available competitors, we were able to get a number of athletes involved.” “The second meet of the year had the athletes more focused even though we were not full strength due to other scheduled activities for the students,” Chieftain boys coach Rick Stewart said. “I thought we competed well and were more composed and comfortable with indoor competition.” Mickey Gearin is giving every indication that her senior year may be her best season yet as she led the Chieftains with a win in the pole vault and placed second in the 800m. Gearin, along with Mariah Gaglio, Anna Swanson and Savannah Rivard teamed up to place fourth in the 1600m relay. “Anna Swanson ran an excellent leg in the 4 x 4 relay with the fastest split by over a second,” Meyer reported. “Mickey Gearin brought her 800 time down

by two seconds and is only two seconds away from her all-time 800 PR (personal record) so we are excited to get her outdoors.” Besides her effort in the 1600m relay Rivard tied for fourth in the pole vault. Hannah Salami had her usual big day with a second place finish in the 55m hurdles and a seventh place in the 200m. Brooke Bents tied for eighth in the high jump. The boys were led by Jason Bents who placed second in the 55m hurdles. “Jason Bents had an awesome hurdle race,” Stewart said. “It is amazing to think that he has not even been hurdling for a full year now. He did not see his first hurdle race until April last year.” Evan Adams successfully flung the steel ball to place third in the shot put. Joe McKelvey placed fourth in the 400m and teamed up with Bents, Brayden Richison and Tucker Hazzard to place fourth in the 1600m relay. “Evan Adams had another solid day showing in the shot, matching the PR he recorded on (the previous) Saturday afternoon,” Stewart said. “Joe McKelvey ran a great 400 and looked really composed throughout his (race).” Freshman Tray Scott had an impressive early season meet. “Tray Scott had an awesome night of competition,” Stewart said. “He finished seventh place in both the long jump and the triple jump, which is a great accomplishment for any jumper, yet alone a freshman jumping against some very solid competition.” Eighth place finishes were record-

ed by Jacob Johnson in the pole vault, Evan Wright in the 3200m and the 800m relay team of Austin Fox, Jeremy Winkelman, Tanner Johnson and Cal Germain. “After a tough week of meets and

practices, our kids are looking forward to a little rest and then the unlimited meet hosted by New Richmond at River Falls on Thursday, March 31,” Meyer concluded.

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Jacob Johnson competed in the pole vault and placed eighth in the high jump helping the OHS boys to an eighth place ﬁnish among 21 teams at the Blue Devil open track and Field meet in Menomonie.

No drinking at shooting ranges under DNR rule proposal BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Liquor, automatic weapons and exploding targets would be forbidden at Department of Natural Resources shooting ranges under a new package of regulations that has gun lovers raising their eyebrows. The DNR owns eight formal ranges around Wisconsin and operates about half of them; local clubs operate the others in partnership with the agency. No uniform rules apply, though the agency has been working since 2013 to develop some, said Keith Warnke, the DNR’s shooting sports coordinator. DNR officials plan to present a wide-ranging package of regulations to their board next month that would prohibit the possession and consumption of alcohol on the ranges as well as

prohibit shooters from using fully automatic weapons and tracer ammunition. Incendiary, exploding and breakable targets would be banned, although clay trap targets would be allowed. Shooters would have to unload their weapons when they’re off the firing line. Warnke said the rules were spurred by a desire for consistency rather than any specific problems. Most of the regulations mirror rules at private ranges and gun clubs, he said. “There’s no supervision at most of these DNR-owned ranges,” Warnke said. “We wanted to have a few basic safety rules to ensure that everyone using the range is as safe as can be.” Gun advocates have given the rules a lukewarm reception, especially the drinking prohibition and the unloadSEE BAN, PAGE 19

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SCOREBOARD BOWLING B OWLING FRIENDLY VALLEY WOMEN’S LEAGUE March 23, 2016

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The Cougars lost both games played in Stevens Point ending their season with 4th place ribbons. The Lakers and Rockets both won their games in Stevens Point qualifying them to advance to State competition in Oshkosh on April 9-10. The Rockets, pictured above include: Coach Dave Neidermire, Tim Eggers, Frederic; Liz Wrensch, Clayton; Jarvis Warwas, Frederic; Jason Neidermire, East Farmington; Cole Johnson, Clayton; Ben Olson, Frederic and Jordin Anderson, Clayton. The Lakers, pictured below, include: Steven Kicker, Osceola; Russell Anderson, Clayton; Randy Anderson, Amery; Chris Richter, Frederic, Charlie Casarez, New Richmond and Coach Meier (not pictured).

Understanding bees

hen I was a kid I never much liked bees of any kind. I must have been in first grade when we had bought the neighbors’ farm after they had either passed away or retired. We tossed out old stuff from the house onto a pile out back to burn. One item was an old mattress full of bumblebees. Grabbing a large stick I declared war on those bumblebees and starting smacking that mattress. They were easy to smash at first as a few guard bees came forth in single file. But then the horde became irritated and they came out by the score, including the king of the bees that looked to be about the size of church Wild River league softball. It was time to retreat. As I looked over my shoulder and Trails saw the GIANT BEE hot on my trail, Jim Bennett I shifted gears and took off at warp speed. Thinking I had either out run the monster bee or that it lost my trail I stopped. Bad decision. In fact, the big bad bee kept up with me and as I turned it attacked. I can’t remember how many times I was stung but I knew when I was beaten. Retreat!! Some 60 years later I now have a better understanding of bumblebees and honeybees and know how important they are to us. I also have learned how much they are suffering and how their numbers are depleted. Without bees we would lose 9 out of 10 crop species that provide 90 percent of food worldwide. Bumblebees and honeybees are vital to pollination of crops, apples, flowers and vegetable gardens and more. If you enjoy a good steak you should thank bees for pol-

linating the alfalfa cows graze on. Almost all of the food we eat is grown as a result of bees’ pollination. Not long ago I read a report of a massive bumblebee die off. Bees were covering a parking lot, all dead or dying. Some said it looked like rain coming down and it lasted several days. It seems a pesticide company had sprayed a powerful insecticide to protect Linden trees from aphids but the bees didn’t read the sign telling them to stay away. Around 50,000 bees died, around 300 colonies. The deadly pesticides are a new family of toxic chemicals called neonicotinoids, or “neonics” for short, that are highly toxic. Experts argue that this toxic chemical application is unnecessary and uneconomic. Another reason our bees are dying is the expansion of genetically modified soybeans and corn, something that much of the world is trying to stop, but not here. Those plants offer no sustaining food for bees and chemicals sprayed on them can travel up to 20 miles before they even begin to disperse. That means that our children, pets and you and me are breathing them in almost daily. And then we wonder why cancer rates are rising in all of us, especially children. Being over 65 years old I can remember when bees were everywhere and all the plants in my parents’ garden got pollinated. I also remember when cancer in children was rare and people died from old age. This year I am going to set out a brightly colored plate with sugar water to feed honeybees and bumblebees. They might need a life giving snack to complete the task God designed them to do--help feed us! Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com

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BASEBALL Games at 5 p.m. except where noted. March 29: St. Croix Falls at Ellsworth. March 31: St. Croix Falls at Amery, 4:30 p.m. April 5: Barron at Osceola, 4:30 p.m.. April 7: New Richmond at Osceola; St. Croix Falls at Webster. April 8: Osceola at Wisconsin Dells, 4:30 p.m. April 9: Osceola at Wisconsin Dells, 9 a.m.; Tournament at St. Croix Falls, 11 a.m. April 12: Osceola at St. Croix Central; Luck/Frederic at St. Croix Falls. April 15: Somerset at Osceola. April 18: St. Croix Falls at Luck/ Frederic. April 19: Osceola at Amery. April 21: Osceola at Ellsworth; Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls. April 22: Osceola at Unity; St. Croix Falls at Turtle Lake. April 25: Siren at St. Croix Falls. April 26: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola. April 28: St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg. April 29: Osceola at Prescott. May 2: St. Croix Falls at Unity. May 3: Osceola at New Richmondl. May 5: St. Croix Central at Osceola; Webster at St. Croix Falls. May 6: Osceola at Chisago Lakes, 7 p.m. May 7: St. Croix Falls at Cumberland, 10 a.m. May 9: Turtle Lake/Clayton at St. Croix Falls, 4:30 p.m. May 10: Osceola at Somerset; Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls. May 12: St. Croix Falls at Osceola. May 13: Amery at Osceola. May 16: St. Croix Falls at Shell lake. May 17: Ellsworth at Osceola; Unity at St. Croix Falls. May 19: Osceola at BaldwinWoodville; St. Croix Falls at Siren. May 24: Prescott at Osceola. May 26: Regional May 31: Regional June 1: Regional June 7: Sectional June 14: State

BOYS GOLF Matches at 4:30 p.m. except where noted. April 8: Osceola at Clifton Highland. April 9: Osceola at Spring Valley, 9 a.m. April 12: Osceola at Bristol Ridge. April 13: St. Croix Falls at Rolling Oaks, 1:30 p.m. April 14: St. Croix Falls at Clear Lake, 4 p.m. April 15: Osceola at Pheasant Hills, 12 p.m. April 18: Osceola at Krooked Kreek. April 19: St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg, 4 p.m. April 20: Osceola at New Richmond. April 21: St. Croix Falls at Siren. April 25: Osceola at Amery. April 26: Osceola at Pheasant Hills; St. Croix Falls at Unity. April 27: Osceola and St. Croix Falls at Colfax, 9:30 a.m. April 28: St. Croix Falls at Frederic, 4 p.m. April 29: Osceola and St. Croix Falls at Bloomer, 1 p.m. May 2: Osceola at Ellsworth. May 3: Clear Lake at St. Croix Valley Golf Course, 4 p.m. May 5: St. Croix Falls at Clear Lake. May 6: Osceola at Hayward, 1 p.m. May 9: Osceola at Hammond. May 10: St. Croix Falls at

Grantsburg Grantsburg. May 12: St. Croix Falls at Rice Lake, 9 a.m. May 16: St Croix Falls at Luck/ Frederic, 4 p.m. May 17: Osceola at Pheasant Hills, 9 a.m. May 19: SCF Conference tournament at Turtle Back. May 24: Regional May 31: Sectional June 6: State

GIRLS SOCCER

Games at 4:30 p.m. except where noted. April 12: Osceola at Somerset. April 14: Osceola at New Richmond. April 19: Osceola at Barron. April 22: Osceola at Rice Lake 7 p.m. April 26: Osceola at Spooner. April 28: Osceola at Amery. April 29: Hayward at Osceola. May 3: Osceola at BaldwinWoodville. May 5: Superior at Osceola. May 9: Somerset at Osceola. May 10: New Richmond at Osceola. May 12: Barron at Osceola. May 19: Spooner at Osceola. May 24: Osceola at Hayward. May 26: Amery at Osceola. May 27: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola. May 31: Osceola at Superior.

SOFTBALL

Games at 5 p.m. except where noted. March 24: Frederic/Luck at St. Croix Falls. April 5: Osceola at River Falls, 4:30 p.m. April 7: St. Croix Falls at Webster. April 8: St. Croix Falls at Somerset. April 14: Ellsworth at Osceola. April 15: Osceola at Grantsburg. April 16: Chetek-Weyerhaeuser at Osceola, 1 p.m.; St Croix Falls at Boyceville, 11 a.m. April 18: St. Croix Falls at Luck/ Frederic. April 19: New Richmond at Osceola. April 21: Somerset at Osceola; Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls. April 22: Osceola at BaldwinWoodville; St. Croix Falls at Turtle Lake. April 25: Cameron at St. Croix Falls. April 26: Osceola at Amery. April 28: Osceola at Prescott; St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg. April 29: Glenwood City at St. Croix Falls. May 2: St. Croix Central at Osceola; St. Croix Falls at Unity. May 3: Osceola at Ellsworth. May 5: Osceola at New Richmond; Siren/Webster at St. Croix Falls. May 9: Turtle Lake/Clayton at St. Croix Falls, 4:30 p.m. May 10: Osceola at Somerset; Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls. May 12: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola. May 13: Amery at Osceola. May 14: St. Croix Falls at Prescott, 10 a.m. May 16: St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake. May 17: Prescott at Osceola; Unity at St. Croix Falls. May 19: Osceola at St. Croix Central; St. Croix Falls at Cameron.

BOYS TENNIS

Games at 4:15 p.m. except where noted. April 14: Quad at Osceola, 2 p.m. April 21: Osceola at New Richmond. April 28: Osceola at BaldwinWoodville. May 3: Altoona at Osceola. May 5: Osceola at Durand. May 10: Amery at Osceola. May 12: Eau Claire Regis at Osceola. May 17: Osceola at New Richmond., 9 a.m May 23: Regional at BaldwinWoodville, 9 a.m.

TRACK

Meets at 4 p.m. except where noted. March 31: Osceola at UW-River Falls. April 7: St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central. April 12: St. Croix Falls at Webster. April 15: Osceola at Hudson. SEE SCOREBOARD, PAGE 19

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SCF Plan Commission tackles football ﬁeld BY TIM KRENZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Unable to stop when a school bus pulled out in front of it on County Road F, a Nissan Pathﬁnder sustained moderate to heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

None injured in school bus collision BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

None were injured when a sports utility vehicle hit a St. Croix Falls school bus March 9, according to an accident report from the Polk County Sheriff. The driver of the SUV,

headed eastbound on County Road F in Osceola Township, said she saw the bus stopped at the intersection of 195th Street and expected it to wait there until she passed. But as she approached the intersection, the bus started accelerating, heading south through

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the intersection. Unable to stop or avoid the bus, the SUV hit its rear quarter panel. None of the 10 children aboard were injured, nor were the vehicle drivers. The bus driver was cited for inattentive driving and the report notes that neither driver appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The SUV sustained moderate to heavy damage and was towed from the scene, according to the report. The bus received minor damage and was driven away.

The parks of the City of St. Croix Falls consumed the attention of the city’s planning commission March 21. The main topic concerned the school district lease from the city of the football field on Vincent Street, and the field’s future as a possible protected historic site. The current lease, in effect since 1997 and running to July 31, 2026, holds the district responsible for the maintenance and utility costs of the field. The lease allows the district to improve the premises and its facilities at its own expense. School Superintendent Mark Burandt said in the public comments that the school has designated around $100,000 in needed or desired improvements in the field and its surroundings, including for public safety purposes (e.g., new lighting in the parking areas), but that it does not have priority from the district due to the

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budget considerations. While many boosters and the school district may combine fund raising or donation/naming efforts to make improvements, including a multi-purpose building project underway, the benefit of any donations to the district would ultimately accrue to the actual owner of the property, the City of St. Croix Falls, and not long term to the school athletic programs. Neither the school district nor the city seem enthusiastic about dual-ownership of the property. And if the city government retains long-term ownership rights, it would still have the option of someday — in the distant future — to sell the football field property for commercial or residential development. Although very unlikely now, to prevent that from ever happening, the field’s designation as a protected historic site would preserve the property indefinitely. It would, on the other hand, also complicate the school district’s plans or desires to improve, fix, maintain or otherwise change any of the premises and facilities, at least until the $1/year lease expires in 2026. The planning commission’s presiding officer,

Mayor Brian Blesi, said that in 1997 the city had no desire to deed or sell the property to the district. Now, such a move would simplify the relationship over the football field. The field, in operation since 1939, came to life as a Depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The field used locally-quarried stone to build the main wall, some of which needs fixing now before it becomes a major issue. As a site of intrinsic historical value (including its one-time use as a ski jump-area), Meg Luhrs of the Historical Preservation Committee (HPC) reported the intended recommendation to the city’s council of designating the field an historical site. After that, only improvements that undergo a process for a “certificate of appropriateness” for structures, etc. can change the physical aspects of the real property. As Superintendent Burandt asked, “What kinds of limitations will be placed on that property, if it is designated as an historical site?” The main issues are the time taken to process any certificates and the possible increase of expense to ensure that changes meet the engineering, deSEE FIELD, PAGE 23

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SCF nixes girls golf, wrestling cheerleading BY TIM KRENZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Two issues dominated the business of the St. Croix Falls School Board public meeting on March 22 – the termination of both the girls golf team and the wrestling cheerleaders’ programs and the plan for a citizens’ committee for the 10-year buildings and grounds plan. After lengthy discussion, the board voted to cut the girls golf program and wrestling cheerleaders program, due to a lack of interest. The girls golf team needs five players at minimum to score at tournaments, a quota the team has not met in several seasons. Finding students willing to participate in the wrestling cheerleading program has also been a persistant issue in recent years. No US Title 9 issue comes up in either case, according to the athletic department. Title 9 stipulates that scholastic athletics offer comparable programs for girls as those offered to boys, but the

mandate is based on interest in the programs. It does not require keeping open-ended programs available. While girls interested in golf can play with the boys team in the fall, the wrestling team will have to forgo cheerleaders at their matches and tournaments. The girls golf and wrestling cheerleaders cost a modest couple thousand dollars each, board members estimated. In the end, board member Patricia Mitchell favored cutting the programs, saving the money, and putting it toward programs with more prospects for support from students. The savings, said Burandt, would not necessarily stay in the athletic department, depending on next year’s budget. Building and grounds The completed draft of the buildings and grounds committee plan entails a cross-selection of citizens, school officials and teachers, and local community leaders and business owners who will advise the board on improvements, SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 21

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The Osceola Public Library, in collaboration with the St. Croix Falls Public Library, hosted its ﬁrst event with the Imagination Playground. This equipment fosters creative, open-ended play as well as challenging a child’s problem solving abilities. The libraries are grateful for the generous contributions of local organizations including the Friends of the St. Croix Falls and Osceola Public Libraries, the Osceola Lions, and the Green Bay Packers Foundation, which made the purchase possible. April 6 will be the next scheduled event at the Osceola Public Library. Please see osceolapubliclibrary.org for more details.

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and eggs are having a beneficial impact for grocery shoppers,” said Casey Langan, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation spokesman. Declining energy costs are also helping to keep food prices low, along with other circumstances that affected market prices the last couple of years. Unforeseen factors in price increases the past couple years have finally subsided and are now being reflected in lower market prices. The beef industry recovered from 60-year-low herd sizes caused by nationwide drought. The poultry industry recovered from the avian influenza that caused egg prices to soar to historic highs a year ago, according to the bureau’s website. Shoppers who buy in large quantities or have the ability to freeze or store items for later use will benefit the most. “I am willing to buy more beef, if prices are low and freeze it for later,” said Katie Severson, an Osceola resident.

Severson makes lunches once a week for Valley Christian School. She feeds 50 to 60 students every week and lower grocery prices can affect what she will buy when she is feeding that many people. “I’m shocked at the price of eggs,” Severson said about a recent trip to the grocery store. “The last time I bought eggs they were almost $3, now they are 99 cents!” Other items Severson shops for have been slowly coming down too. Butter, cheese and pork are at lower prices. Severson noticed that price of Cheerios has gone up. “I have a baby and Cheerios is the perfect baby food when they

start eating solid food. It’s on my grocery list every week.” Indeed, some of the 16 items monitored by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation showed price increases. Orange juice, chicken breasts, and Cheerios have had consecutive price increases since March of 2015. The 16 item grocery list complied by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is 6.7 percent lower when compared to US averages in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s national survey.

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band and the participants, themselves.” The other part to the Healthy Heart 5K is the annual free Kids Run, which draws many younger children who do not wish to participate in the 5K. The Kids Run will follow a short course on the high school track at the end of the 5K. Pre-registration is not necessary for the Kids Run. The Healthy Heart 5K and Kids Run are April 23, rain or shine. Starting

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Saturday 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. AHS Band performs

Saturday 1:30 p.m. Demo on Maple Syrup with Larry Loverude

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OSCEOLA TOPS NO. 514 - Trinity Lutheran Church. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday. SENIORS ON THE GO - Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Osceola United Methodist.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - 7 p.m. Mondays at Osceola United Methodist Church. NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY Every Monday at 1 p.m. For info. call Becky, (715) 294-4148 or Carol, (715) 294-3003.

ALL YOU CAN EAT breakfast at the Dresser VFW hall, 8 a.m. to noon. B R E A K FA S T / B O O K SALE at Milltown community Center, 9 a.m. to noon.

OSCEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS Monday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BASEBALL: Barron at Osceola. SOFTBALL: Osceola at River Falls. LIVING WITH DIABETES will be discussed at Osceola Medical Center, 6:30 p.m.

FREE CLOTHING EVENT: Peace Lutheran church will offer free clothing appropriate for spring, 2 to 6 p.m. BOWLS OF HOPE at St. Croix Falls High School, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

BASEBALL: St. Croix Falls at Luck/Frederic. GOLF: Osceola at Krooked Kreek. SOFTBALL: St. Croix Falls at Luck/Frederic.

BASEBALL: Siren at St. Croix Falls. GOLF: Osceola at Amery. SOFTBALL: Cameron at St. Croix Falls.

BASEBALL: Osceola at St. Croix Central. Luck/ Frederic at St. Croix Falls. GOLF: Osceola at Bristol Ridge. SOCCER: Osceola at Somerset. TRACK: St. Croix Falls at Webster.

BASEBALL: Osceola at Amery. GOLF: St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg. SOCCER: Osceola at Barron. SOFTBALL: New Richmond at Osceola. TRACK: Osceola Invitational.

BASEBALL: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola. GOLF: Osceola at Pheasant Hills. St. Croix Falls at Unity. SOCCER: Osceola at Spooner. SOFTBALL: Osceola at Amery. TRACK: Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville.

HANDS ACROSS THE COURTHOUSE: Noon, Polk County Justice Center, Balsam Lake.

BASEBALL: New Richmond at Osceola. St. Croix Falls at Webster. OSCEOLA SENIOR CITIZENS will meet at noon at the Third Avenue Apartments.

MILLION MARCH against Child Abuse, 12 to 4 p.m., St. Croix Falls Elementary auditorium.

SOFTBALL: St. Croix Falls at Webster. TRACK: St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central.

BASEBALL: Osceola at Wisconsin Dells. GOLF: Osceola at Clifton Highland. SOFTBALL: St. Croix Falls at Somerset.

BASEBALL: Osceola at Wisconsin Dells. GOLF: Osceola at Spring Valley.

GOLF: St. Croix Falls at Rolling Oaks.

BASEBALL: St. Croix Falls at Clear Lake. SOCCER: Osceola at New Richmond. SOFTBALL: Ellsworth at Osceola. TENNIS: Quad at Osceola.

BASEBALL: Somerset at Osceola. GOLF: Osceola at Pheasant Hills. SOFTBALL: Osceola at Grantsburg. TRACK: Osceola at Hudson.

SOFTBALL: ChetekWeyerhaeuser at Osceola. St. Croix Falls at Boyceville.

BASEBALL: Osceola at Unity. St. Croix Falls at Turtle Lake. SOCCER: Osceola at Rice Lake. SOFTBALL: Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville. St. Croix Falls at Turtle Lake.

GOLF: Osceola at New Richmond.

BASEBALL: Osceola at Ellsworth. Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls. GOLF: St. Croix Falls at Siren. SOFTBALL: Somerset at Osceola. Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls. TENNIS: Osceola at New Richmond. TRACK: St. Coirx Falls at Frederic.

LAST WEDNESDAY MEAL at Osceola United Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m. GOLF: Osceola and St. Croix Falls at Colfax.

BASEBALL: St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg. GOLF: St. Croix Falls at Frederic. SOCCER: Osceola at Amery. SOFTBALL: Osceola at Prescott. St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg. TENNIS: Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville. TRACK: St. Croix Falls Invitational.

BASEBALL: Osceola at Prescott. GOLF: Osceola and St. Croix Falls at Boomer. GOLF: Hayward at Osceola. SOFTBALL: Glenwood City at St. Croix Falls. TRACK: Osceola at River Falls. BLOODMOBILE at Wild River Fitness, Osceola, 1 to 7 p.m.

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OBITUARIES

Larry W. Maier i Larry W. Maier of Osceola died March 27, 2016, at Golden Age Manor in Amery. He was 72. Larry was born June 13, 1943, to Bill and Daisy Maier. He graduated from Osceola High School in 1961. He had worked a UFE and Polaris. In his free time Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting deer watching westerns and was a Packer fan. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Shelli, and grand-

daughter Makayla Corbin. He is survived by his daughter Shawna Maier of Osceola, sons William (Donna) Maier of Amery, Luke Maier of Balsam Lake, grandchildren Caleb Corbin, Emily Maier, Sydney Maier, sisters Patricia McNew of Merit Beach, Fla., Lorraine Eways of Mobile, Ala., Kathy Pearson of Portage, Wisc., and nieces and nephews. Celebration of life, 4 to 7 p.m., March 30 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Private burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. www.grandstrandfh.com

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, expect quite a few opportunities to have fun this week. Just do not disregard any work or other personal responsibilities in the process. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, an energy is growing between you and another person who recently entered your life. Others will soon begin to notice the sparks are ﬂying. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You are in a good position to help a friend or coworker this week, Gemini. Although the offer may not be immediately accepted, after time this person will seek you out. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, while working on a big project, you may be frustrated by the pace others are working

CLUES ACROSS 1. Listen again 7. Expressed sentiments 13. Membrane 14. Pelvic areas 16. Blood type 17. Vacated 19. Fullback 20. Nissan’s tiny car 22. Be able to 23. Outcast 25. Day laborer 26. Greek prophetess 28. Soluble ribonucleic acid 29. Sirius Satellite Radio 30. Actor Josh 31. A way to clean 33. Left 34. Compensated 36. Member of U.S. Navy 38. Reject 40. Group of notes sounded together 41. Christian holiday 43. European river 44. Female hip hop group 45. Score 47. Moved fast 48. Chronicles (abbr. Biblical) 51. Type of tie 53. Indicates silence 55. Asian people 56. Pearl Jam bassist Jeff 58. Western U.S. time zone 59. “Signs” rockers 60. Conﬁdential informant 61. Lawyer 64. Overdose 65. Football equipment 67. Governments 69. Branch of physics 70. Makes happy CLUES DOWN 1. Animal disease 2. Typographical space 3. Sportscaster Chick 4. Italian Island

at. But exercise patience, as this is a task that requires considerable cooperation. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, make a good impression on everyone you meet this week by beginning your conversation with a smile. Remember, accepting others and being polite can help you make friends. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Responsibilities at work leave you feeling more frazzled than before, Virgo. Remember to take a step away every so often so you can regroup and recharge. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, certain aspects of your life may prove a little topsy-turvy this week. This unpredictable period may change your perspective for the better.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, embrace a new responsibility for the challenge it presents. This is a unique opportunity to illustrate your ability to adapt and handle something new. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t expect to be surprised this week. You are locked in and can see whatever is coming long before it arrives. Use this to your advantage. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, take a step back if your approach to a problem is not leading to a solution. Some time away might provide the new perspective you need to ﬁnd the answer after all. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, do not procrastinate when others request your

feedback. Give a prompt answer and be deﬁnitive in your explanation so there is no chance for misinterpretation. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 After coming up with a few dead ends this week, you soon realize you have to take another approach, Pisces. Gemini can guide you. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 27 Jessie J, Singer (28) MARCH 28 Reba McEntire, Singer (61) MARCH 29 Justin Tuck, Athlete (33) MARCH 30 Celine Dion, Singer (48) MARCH 31 Ewan McGregor, Actor (45) APRIL 1 Rachel Maddow, TV Host (43)

Ham it up with leftovers!

ith grocery prices low, it’s time to get cooking with ham, eggs and cheese, just in time for Easter. I was happy when I saw the price of ham the week before Easter. I bought an extra large ham so I could make scalloped potatoes and ham, ham-bean soup and wild rice and ham quiche. When I have leftover ham leftovers, I add it to many different dishes. One of my favorite strategies is to chop it for packaging and freezing. Adding ham to hash Wild Chow brown potatoes or to a macaroni and pasta hot-dish takes boring Lisa Erickson dishes to super in a flash. In the mornings I like to eat a protein heavy breakfast, such as eggs sautéed with red bell peppers and onions. Adding ham makes it a perfect hearty breakfast that will stick with me all morning long. When I have more time, I like to make ham quiche which takes more time to cook, but is perfect for special occasions. When I have overnight company this recipe is the first one I think of. I like to show my out of town guests what a great combination ham and wild rice make. Plus, with egg, pork and cheese prices so low, now is the time to make this dish. Wild Rice and Ham Quiche Serves 6 9 or 10-inch prebaked pie crust 1 cup ham, chopped 3/4 cup cooked wild rice 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup onion, minced 1/4 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced 8 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded 4 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup sour cream 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combined ham, rice, pepper, onion, and mushrooms and spoon into prebaked pie crust. In another medium bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, Swiss cheese and salt and pepper. Pour over wild rice and ham mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes until center is cooked thoroughly. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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

KRENZ: Quest for leadership FROM PAGE 6

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Without details, I have learned a lot about leadership, by doing and by a careful study of those who led. I offer the summation of these lessons. Lesson #1: Take care of your people. By either the formal arrangement or the informal “contract of understanding,” leaders have responsibility for the roles they assume. Those who refuse to take care of the just needs of those who follow forfeit their right to leadership. Lesson #2: Work with what you have, and do not worry about what you wish you had. Put your team on the field. Good things WILL happen with leadership and plain old hard work. Lesson #3: Have clarity and focus; and communicate that up and down, so that the leader knows what he can expect and what others have expected of them. Keep that clarity and focus at all times, with everyone working together toward the goal. Lesson #4: Empower others, to act for themselves independently and confidently, and toward the defined goal(s); give the initiative to others where appropriate; and empower someone’s enthusiasm if a clear and reasonable action towards the desired goal. In my varied experience, these leadership ideas work, and work very well. Take them as I offer them, for leading in the areas of life that demand ordinary people to do extraordinary things in the places they live. You might change the world, staring with yourself and those you lead.

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SCOREBOARD: Athletic events FROM PAGE 13 April 19: Osceola Invitational. April 21: St. Croix Falls at Frederic, 4:15 p.m. April 26: Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville, 4:30 p.m. April 28: St. Croix Falls Invitational, 4:15 p.m. April 29: Osceola at River Falls, 3:30 p.m. May 2: St. Croix Falls at Unity, 4:30 p.m. May 3: Osceola and St. Croix Falls at Amery. May 5: St. Croix Falls at Webster, 4:15 p.m. May 6: Osceola at New Ricmond, 3:30 p.m. May 10: Osceola at Rice Lake; St. Croix Falls at Colfax. May 17: Osceola at Ellsworth; SCF Conference at Clear Lake, 3:30 p.m. May 23: Regional at Osceola. May 26: Sectional June 3: State

Osceola Track Results Blue Devil Open Johnson Fieldhouse â€“ UW Stout March 22, 2016 Points awarded for top eight place ďŹ nishes First place ďŹ nishers â€“ and Osceola (OHS) place winners Team Standings â€“ Girls (top 10 of 21 teams) 1) Hudson 100 2) Wausau West 95.50 3) Menomonie 72 4) Chippewa Falls 42 5) Rice Lake 39 5) Bloomer 39 7) Osceola 37.50 8) Eau Claire North 24 9) Cadott 17 10) West Salem 14 Girls events 55-meter dash â€“ 1, Alyssa Faucett, Wausau West, 7.44. 200-meter dash â€“ 1, Brooke Jaworski, Wausau West, 26.80. 7, Hannah Salami, OHS, 28.60. 400-meter dash â€“ 1, Brooke Jaworski, Wausau West, 56.66. 800-meter run â€“ 1, Kendall Zeman, Bloomer, 2:29.17. 2, Mickey Gearin, OHS, 2:30.20. 1600-meter run â€“ 1, Elizabeth Kyes, Cadott, 5:30.04. 3200-meter run â€“ 1, Emily Schmitt, Eau Claire North, 11:57.12.

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ing mandate. Jeff Nass is the executive director of Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs and Educators, the National Rifle Associationâ€™s state chapter. He said the DNRâ€™s rules reflect private club regulations and generally should help keep ranges safer. He said he doesnâ€™t like banning automatic weapons, although he acknowledged that such weapons are so expensive few people own them. The bigger issue is the drinking ban, he said: Would someone who comes to the range with alcohol in their car be violating the regulations? People already canâ€™t legally fire a gun if theyâ€™re drunk, he said, so thereâ€™s no need to impose a broad ban on possession and consumption. â€œIâ€™m not aware of another constitutional right you lose when you have a beer,â€? he said.

Nik Clark, chairman and president of gun rights group Wisconsin Carry, Inc., believes the alcohol ban would be tantamount to discrimination. People can drive with alcohol in their systems as long as theyâ€™re not intoxicated, he said, so shooters should be allowed to drink as long as they maintain control of themselves. â€œWisconsinâ€™s a drinking state and all of a sudden when guns are around we canâ€™t have alcohol?â€? he said. Warnke noted that ranges across Wisconsin typically ban alcohol. Clark agreed that banning incendiary targets and targets that shatter should make the ranges safer and reduce litter. But he questioned whether the rule on keeping guns unloaded when off the firing line can legally apply to concealed carry permit holders. People might need to protect themselves from â€œlunaticsâ€? who might

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go on a shooting spree at the range or wild animals such as coyotes, he argued. â€œPeople should be able to have their self-defense firearm on them and loaded whenever they want and wherever they want,â€? he said. Warnke couldnâ€™t speak on how the unloading requirement would affect concealed carry permit holders legally, and DNR spokesman George Althoff didnâ€™t immediately respond to an email asking him to address the question. Itâ€™s unclear how much of a fight the advocacy groups might put up ahead of the April 13 board meeting. Nass said he didnâ€™t anticipate his group would offer much pushback. Clark said his organization is focused on its lawsuit challenging a Madison rule banning concealed weapons on city buses and hasnâ€™t designated any resources toward the range rules.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY SMALL CLAIMS PUBLICATION SUMMONS AND NOTICE Case No. 16Sc86 Plaintiff: Applegate, Inc. P.O. Box 32 New Richmond, WI 54017 vs. Defendant: Jeremy Blouin 252 Cascade #7 Osceola, WI 54020 TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT: You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. the lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Polk County Courthouse, Suite 300, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on the following date and time: April 15, 2016, at 8:30 a.m.

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to building facilities and grounds. They will also serve as a gauge of public support for the program and for the eventual method of financing the long-term and comprehensive project. With four meetings of the citizens committee pre-scheduled to encourage participation and availability, the school district office will also provide an e-tour and video tours as part of the committee work. Superintendent Mark Burandt scheduled the committee’s final report to the school board to arrive in time for the first school board meeting in June. Positions on the committee were opened to residents in the district, which include surrounding townships, and also to business owners within the district who reside elsewhere, due to the effects any financing options will have on the tax liability of their businesses within the school’s domain. If the request to serve on the committee grows to unmanageable proportions, the school district will hold a random draw for selections. Three options exist for financing the 10-year

plan under consideration: • a non-public-voting measure which will have to come out of the regular school district budget; • a public vote to carry the debt, which will have tax implications; • and the so-named “energy efficiency exemption” as provided by Wisconsin state law, which impacts possible costs for compliance. Under this last option, monies would theoretically be recouped from energy savings of the purpose-built designs. Other business • The school board approved the special education intergovernmental services contract for hiring services from the Osceola School District. • New, clearer policies on gifts to schools and sponsorship procedures were approved.

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Schaffer Manufacturing has a comprehensive wage and beneﬁt package. Please send resume with cover letter to jellefson@schaffermfg.com or mail to:

Schaffer Manufacturing was established in 1993 and has steadily grown through the years located in Milltown, Wisconsin. We provide the following services, but are not limited to, custom fabrication and structural steel production for other manufacturers, burning of custom plates/parts and pieces, stick, Mig, and Tig welding, plasma, water jet and laser cutting. Schaffer Manufacturing is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Plasma Operator. Qualified candidates will have the following responsibilities: A) Verify material thickness, size and grades; B) Maintain and double check cut quality; C) Maintain machine maintenance daily, weekly and yearly; D) Perform first article check. The preferred candidate has minimum of 3 years’ of factory-related experience. Technical knowledge of metal fabrication. Schaffer Manufacturing has a comprehensive wage and benefit package. Please send resume with cover letter to jellefson@schaffermfg.com or mail to:

Schaffer Manufacturing was established in 1993 and has steadily grown through the years located in Milltown, Wisconsin. We provide the following services, but are not limited to, custom fabrication and structural steel production for other manufacturers, burning of custom plates/parts and pieces, stick, Mig, and Tig welding, plasma, water jet and laser cutting. Schaffer Manufacturing is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Laser Operator. Qualified candidates will have the following responsibilities: A) Select proper cutting programs and tooling; B) Maintain and double check cut quality; C) Maintain machine maintenance daily, weekly and yearly; D) Perform first article check; E) Make proper set-ups for cutting operations. The preferred candidate has minimum of 1 year of factory-related experience. Technical knowledge of metal fabrication. Schaffer Manufacturing has a comprehensive wage and benefit package. Please send resume with cover letter to jellefson@schaffermfg.com or mail to:

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PRODUCTION OPERATORS NEEDED Schaffer Manufacturing was established in 1993 and has steadily grown through the years located in Milltown, Wisconsin. We provide the following services, but are not limited to, custom fabrication and structural steel production for other manufacturers, burning of custom plates/parts and pieces, stick, Mig, and Tig welding, plasma, water jet and laser cutting. Schaffer Manufacturing is currently seeking qualiﬁed candidates for Production in the Sheet Metal Department. Qualiﬁed candidates will have the following responsibilities: A) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; B) Capable of working in a fast pace manufacturing environment; C) team work environment. The preferred candidate has minimum of 1 year of factory-related experience. Technical knowledge of metal fabrication preferred.

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Full-time – Exempt (Salaried) Position Position is responsible to provide strategic management and leadership of the overall business operations of the Community Services Division. This position assists the Community Services Director in developing and implementing sound fiscal policy, coordinating division technology services, and assuring overall coordination and progressive service delivery for Division business and office operations. The goal of the position is to ensure the business and operational aspects of the Community Services division run efficiently while the needs of stakeholders and clients are managed effectively. Deadline to apply: April 6, 2016

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Federated Co-ops is a leader in agronomy, feed and energy. If you are looking for an exciting career with a knowledgeable company which is owned by the people it does business with, then Federated Co-ops is for you. Our Osceola location is currently accepting applications for the following position:

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2 nd shift Maintenance Technician Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, Production Associates to join our 1st and 2nd shift teams at the Luck, WI location. Current Openings: • Product Handlers • Off Bearers • Custom Associates 1st shift - Monday through Thursday 5:00 am-3:30 pm (overtime as required). 2nd shift - Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm- 2:00 am (overtime as required). We offer a starting wage of $11.50 per hour or DOE, plus a $.50 cent 2nd shift incentive, a complete beneﬁt package including paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) and pension along with a progressive work environment. This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company. Please submit your resume or stop in to ﬁll out an application. Quanex Building Products Attn: Human Resources 501 Main Street S Luck, WI 54853 Homeshield is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, Maintenance Technician to join our 2nd shift Maintenance team. Hours are Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm - 2:00 am overtime as needed. The Maintenance Technician is to provide general maintenance; repair/troubleshoot machines and equipment problems, and assist with equipment upgrades. Requirements for this position include: Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic troubleshooting and repair, programming a variety of PLC’s, the ability to read and understand prints and diagrams. Experience in welding, fabrication and general facilities maintenance, must have one or more years of maintenance experience and must have moderate computer skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to this position. We offer a starting wage of $16.00 hour or based on experience, .50 shift differential, a complete beneﬁt package and a progressive work environment. This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company. Please send your resume or apply in person to complete an application at:

Quanex Building Products Corporation 501 S Main Street Luck, WI 54853 Quanex Building Products Corporation is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

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ADORAY’S TREASURES FROM THE HEART STORE – OSCEOLA Adoray Home Health & Hospice is proud to announce the upcoming opening of its 4th Treasures from the Heart 2nd hand thrift store in Osceola, WI! Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart stores sell gently used goods and the proceeds support our Hospice and Home Health patient programs for the surrounding communities in Western Wisconsin. ASSISTANT MANAGER – 20 HOURS PER WEEK (WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY, CORE HOURS 10:00AM – 5:00PM) The Assistant Manager of Adoray Home Health and Hospice's Second Hand Store is responsible for day-to-day operations of the second hand store as directed by the Manager. In particular, the individual assists in the development and implementation of necessary policies and procedures and implementation of ﬁnancial procedures. The individual reports to the Treasures Store Manager and works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and other store staff ensuring necessary functions are carried out with minimal duplication of effort. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Retail experience at the supervisory level required (3+years) and experience working in second hand sales desired. 2. Experience with inventory management of hard goods and soft goods. 3. Strong leadership experience with a focus on performance management, team building, and customer service. 4. Exposure to supervising volunteer staff desired. 5. Experience working with budgets . 6. Strong working knowledge of marketing principles and social media. 7. Business education preferred. 8. Excellent communication skills. 9. Excellent public relations and customer service skills. 10. Ability to work autonomously and make independent judgments. 11. Outstanding organization skills.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – LESS THAN 20 HOURS PER WEEK (STORE OPEN WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY, CORE BUSINESS HOURS 10:00AM –5:00PM) The “Treasures from the Heart” Volunteer Coordinator oversees the recruitment, orientation, and scheduling of the volunteers for the 2nd hand store location. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma required, additional education preferred. 2. Two years related experience. 3. Retail experience preferred. 4. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 5. Ability to creatively problem-solve. 6. Leadership abilities. 7. Comfortable in working relationships with volunteers and staff who represent a broad spectrum of age, educational achievement and different elements of the community.

Interested candidates should send resume to t.harrington@adorayhomecare.org, or go online to www.adoray.org and download an application or fax information to the attention of Human Resources, 715-688-4444. Adoray is an EEO employer.

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New highway commissioner

Polk County’s outgoing highway commissioner Steve Warndahl and incoming commissioner Emil “Moe” Norby. The county board conﬁrmed Norby’s appointment March 15.

Highway 61 lane shifts underway in Forest Lake

Motorists on Highway 61 in Forest Lake will encounter a single lane in both directions as traffic was shifted to the east side of the road Tues., March 29. Southbound Highway 61 traffic between the north intersection of Hwy 97/ Scandia Trail N and 202nd Street was shifted to the left lane of northbound Highway 61. Northbound Highway 61 will use the right lane. Southbound Hwy 61 motorists trying to go eastbound on the north intersection of Hwy 97 will be directed to take the signed detour of 210th Street to Goodview Avenue. Northbound Hwy 61 traffic going eastbound on the north intersection of Hwy 97 will be allowed until June 10. After that date, motorists will be detoured to 210th St to Goodview Ave. The lane closures are needed while crews finish constructing the roundabouts. The lanes will reopen by late August. All work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution and slowdown in work zones. The work is part of a larger project to replace traffic signals at the north and south intersections of Highway 61 and Highway 97 and construct roundabouts. When completed in summer 2016, the $10.1 million project will improve traffic flow and safety, as well as improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the area. For more information about the project, visit mndot. gov/metro/projects/hwy61and97 For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.

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Career Academy program March 21, students in OHS’s Career Academy Program demonstrated what they’d learned while working for local businesses and agencies including Bending Branches, Custom Fire Apparatus, the National Park Service, Northwire, Osceola Chamber of Commerce, Osceola Elementary School, Osceola Intermediate School, Osceola Medical Center and Osceola Veterinary Services.

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Anna Uzpen shadowed nurses, physicians, physical therapists, emergency department personnel, and radiology and lab professionals at the Osceola Medical Center, ﬁnding herself very interested in the work of nurse anesthetists.

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Emily Carlson, who plans to study business administration and ﬁnance, worked in the accounting office at Bending Branches. She also explored purchasing, sales, and marketing through the company.

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