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Construction crews have finished paving the local detour for Highway 8, allowing passenger and recreational vehicles to reroute along Tern Avenue to County Rd 37/310th Street.

Highway 8 local detour now open to car traffic Truck traffic still required to use Osceola detour Motorists traveling to and from Taylors Falls now have a shorter detour option. Construction crews have finished paving Tern Avenue. PasSEE DETOUR, PAGE 5

Data released from the Wisconsin Department of Justice earlier this year shows more meth-related crime lab cases in Polk County than any other Wisconsin county last year. Polk County had 73 crime lab submissions in 2013, 118 in 2014, and 124 in 2015.

Polk Co. leads Wisconsin in meth cases

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Data from Wisconsin’s Department of Justice shows Polk County now leading Wisconsin in methamphetamine cases submitted to the state crime laboratory. This is according to mapped data released

earlier this year by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

Polk County has been among the most active meth counties statewide going back many years, with Douglas County often leading the pack.

But while Douglas’s submissions have dipped since 2012, Polk County’s submissions have remained on a sharp incline since 2009, surpassing all other Northwest Wisconsin counties for the first time in 2015.

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METH: Data shows Polk with 70 percent more cases than Barron or St. Croix Counties FROM PAGE 1

It’s arguable whether the data can be attributed to a growing meth problem, or simply greater enforcement.

Sheriff Pete Johnson feels it’s more likely the latter.

“Our numbers are high because we take meth use and possession seriously and have been very aggressive in investigating and prosecuting it.

‘There’s a huge appetite for euphoria here...we have to do away with some of that appetite’ Anthony Grimm Polk County Drug Investigator

Because we are so aggressive, we develop a lot of cases,” says Johnson.

Polk County Drug Investigator Anthony Grimm, who frequently partners with neighboring counties, agrees.

“It’s not just here. Meth is ev-

as the number one concern for Polk County this year, followed by mental health, alcohol, obesity, and access to care.

Experts agree that the problem is linked closely with mental health.

“We’re on 4th and 5th generation dope users now in Polk County, similar to what you might find in families with high rates of alcoholism,” says Grimm. “There’s a huge appetite here for euphoria. People like to get high here. We have to do away with some of that appetite.”

Statewide, however, much of the media focus has shifted toward heroin, the tail end of a slippery slide that begins with prescription drug abuse, and ends in overdose, or death.

Unlike heroin, methamphetamine is a slow burn, creating a dysfunctional web of addiction, irrational behavior and criminal activity, leaving destroyed families and lives in its wake.

“If you break down criminal activity, you will find drugs somewhere. I don’t like to oversimplify things, but it really is that simple,” Grimm says, adding that burglary investigations often lead to the recovery of large amounts of meth.

And all that criminal activi-

Data from the Department of Justice shows statewide heroin cases, with the highest numbes in more populated areas. Polk County’s statistics show a total of four heroin cases since 2013, with one case in 2013, 2 in 2014, and one in 2015.

erywhere. If it’s a county that’s similar in demographic, and if the [meth] numbers aren’t similar, they’re just not finding it,” he says. He credits his predecessor Andrew Vitalis for boosting the county’s caseload.

“He’s a big part of the reason why our numbers have taken off. His ability to make cases has been a huge benefit to the people of Polk County.”

Whatever the reason may be, the numbers are telling. And Polk County is on the front lines of a very difficult war.

Polk County’s meth epidemic is no longer hidden. Its effects have reached into schools, families, businesses, hospitals, and our increasingly cluttered court system.

In fact, in a community-needs assessment, Polk County Public Health identified drug use

ty ends up in Polk County Circuit Court.

Polk County’s drug-related search warrants have doubled since 2012. According to Polk County Judge Molly GaleWyrick, she and Judge Jeffrey Anderson now carry the seventh highest caseload in the state. For a county of just 39,000 people, those numbers are out of balance.

Unfortunately, with so few addiction and mental health resources available, Polk County’s clogged legal system has become the only place an addict can find help. However, in GaleWyrick’s words, “You cannot punish addiction out of a person. It is an illness. And it needs to be treated.”

Other battles in the war In the words of Sheriff Pete

The red line on the graph above shows the trend of Polk County’s crime labe cases since 2009, as compared to data from neighboring counties. Data provided by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Johnson, “Meth use is a societal issue that can’t be solved by enforcement alone.”

As far as what’s being done at the state level, Shiela Harsdorf and Adam Jarchow point to the HOPE Agenda, a series of bills now in review. HOPE, which stands for Heroin, Opiate, Prevention, and Education, is aimed at combating the state’s heroin crisis, a problem that’s reached its own epidemic levels in metro areas, particularly in the southern part of the state.

Although heroin abuse is less frequent in rural areas like Polk County, the HOPE Agenda does address some mental health and funding needs. The new laws, among other things, would provide grants for mental health intervention teams, $250,000 a year to rural counties for mobile mental-health intervention teams, and increase funding for Treatement and Diverson (TAD) programs like drug court.

Locally, Polk County is part of the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force, an agency that spans Polk, Pierce and St. Croix counties. The task force shares resources and receives grants that supplement the costs of drug investigations, which Grimm says is a constant challenge.

“Right now we’re pretty much limited to one or two guys to work anything outside of normal hours. And if we do that we’ll burn up our grant easily within the course of a calendar year and be into the county coffers. Without question if we had more money we

‘We’re pretty much limited to one or two guys to work anything outside of normal hours.’

Anthony Grimm Polk County Drug Investigator

could dedicate more people to narcotics.”

Grimm says that the county’s Drug Endangered Children (DEC) program is also in its infancy. DEC aims to combine local resources from

various agencies to protect the interests of at-risk children, but also works as leverage for addicted parents who want to keep their kids.

“I think it’s a great benefit to the kids, parents and society as a whole. And our hold on someone is going to be stronger as well. Kids are a big moti-

‘We’re spending more money on corrections in Wisconsin than we are on the University of Wisconsin System.’

Judge Molly GaleWyrick Polk County Circuit Court

vation,” says Grimm.

Judge GaleWyrick, who oversees the county’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), spearheaded Polk County’s own “drug court” eight years ago, which operates like a treatment court model.

She says that while it costs $32,000 per year to incarcerate drug offenders, treatment court offers a much less costly, and at times more attractive option to prison.

Attendees must pay to be a part of the 18-month program, in which they are routinely drug tested, must maintain full-time jobs, pay their bills and attend regular meetings.

In exchange, they remain with their families, risking prison if they fail.

“We’re spending more money on corrections in Wisconsin than we are on the University of Wisconsin System,” says GaleWyrick. “The reality is that sending people to prison has not reduced our number of cases,” she says.

GaleWyrick points to small successes with the program, like mothers who’ve stayed clean long enough to give birth to healthy babies.

“No matter how long you keep them in the program, we’re spending a fraction of what incarceration would cost,” she says.

Polk County’s treatment court is a major collaborative effort, with players from many

departments. A year and a half ago they asked a mental health professional to be a part of the mix, and with a new focus on mental health the results have been good. “We have been operating in silos for far too long,” says GaleWyrick.

In addition to recent grant funding from the county, the program is in the process of applying for TAD money that would help in hiring a CJCC coordinator, and ultimately aid in gathering more data to help apply for larger federal grants on behalf of Polk County.

“We’re on a new path. And with all of this collaboration I think will come great reward,” she says.

GaleWyrick, who plans to retire this November, has spent much of her career in this fight. “I’m just hopeful that whoever replaces me will have a passion for this programming.”

WHAT IS METH?

Methamphetamine (aka “speed,” “crank,” “ice,” “meth”) is a powerful, illegally-produced stimulant that affects the central nervous system.

Symptoms of use include nervousness, compulsive behavior, irritability, anger, aggressiveness, hallucinations, paranoia, depression with suicidal tendencies, seizures, heart attacks and strokes.

Meth use causes skin ulcerations and infection as a result of the addict picking at imaginary bugs.

NEED HELP? Need help with addiction? Assistance through Polk County Health is confidential and cannot be discussed with law enforcement.

Call 715-485-8402 for local access to substance abuse and mental health services. For 24-hour assistance, call the AODA crisis line at 888-552-6642.

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MONTHLY RiverBucks program The James Neidermire Memorial Scholarship has been chosen as the May recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

NOW Miss Osceola candidates Anyone interested in running for Little Miss Osceola (first grade) or Miss Osceola (sophomores) are encouraged to contact Ashley Rutledge, Queens Committee Director for an application, (715) 417-1183 or email: osceolaqueenscommittee@yahoo.com.

THROUGH JUNE 12 Art exhibit “Watershed,” an exhibit featuring the work of 21 local artists, is now on display at the St. Croix River Visitor Center. The artwork includes photography, painting, ceramics, and fiber arts. They will be on display though June 12. The visitor center is located at 401 North Hamilton Street in St. Croix Falls. FFI: (715) 483-2274.

JUNE 1 Osceola Senior Citizens Club The Osceola Senior Citizens Club, Inc., will meet at noon in the Third Avenue Apartments Community Room for a potluck luncheon. nyone 55 or older may attend. Please bring a dish to pass. FFI: (715) 294-2289 or (715) 294-4566.

JUNE 3 Osceola Farmers Market The Osceola Farmers Market is open every Friday at Mill Pond Park from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Days. Sale tables are available for $10 along the sidewalk near the Osceola Public Library. To reserve a table to sell your stuff call Paul, (715) 294-4640.

JUNE 3-5

Hiawatha National Bank in Osceola will be having a community celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free lunch and ice cream, duck pond and prizes for kids.

Rhubarb Days in Osceola.

Most events at Mill Pond Park.

Rhubarb competition, craft fair, Elvis Experience and more. FFI: www.rhubarbdays.com.

JUNE 4 Book Sale The Friends of the Osceola Public Library will be having their annual used book sale during Rhubarb Days at the RCU lower parking lot on 4th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Duckathlon The Osceola Lions Club will be having their annual Duckathlon at Mill Pond Park. The duck race begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are available from any Lions member and also at Osceola Cleaners. FFI: (317) 965-3578 or go to www.facebook.com/osceolaarealions.

Fishing clinic for kids The Osceola Fish Hatchery will be having a fishing clinic for kids at Mill Pond Park in Osceola. Watch as they stock the pond with trout. Poles and bait will be available for kids to try their hand at fishing.

JUNE 4-5 Interstate Park open house Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls will be having an open house and entrance is free to the park. It is also free fishing weekend in Wisconsin and no fishing license is required. Special programs, hands-on demonstrations, guest presenters and free refreshments planned.

JUNE 5 All you can eat breakfast The Dresser VFW will be having an all you can eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

JUNE 6 Powerful tools for caregivers

Minions will be shown at dusk at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.

Family karaoke begins at 7 p.m.

Concessions available.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers will meet for six weeks on Mondays from June 6 through July 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Osceola Medical Center. Learn skills to cope with the demands of caring for someone. There is a small registration fee. To reserve a seat call (877) 485-2372.

JUNE 3-4 A community-wide garage sale is planned in Osceola in conjunction with Rhubarb

Orchestra summer concert

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week evidence based educational workshop series for unpaid caregivers caring for an aging or disabled friend or family member. It will be on Mondays at the Osceola Medical Center, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through July 18.

There is a small fee. FFI or to register: (877) 485-2372.

JUNE 7 Swedish Club The Swedish Club meets at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Church on Deronda Street in Amery. Everyone welcome. FFI: (715) 2686134.

JUNE 9 Orchestra summer concert The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will be performing at Crooked Lake Park in Siren at 6:30 p.m. In case of rain the concert will be in the Siren High School auditorium. Everyone welcome.

JUNE 10 Orchestra summer concert The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will be performing at Michel Park in Amery at 7 p.m. In case of rain the concert will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome.

JUNE 11-12 Osceola U14 Open Invitational Soccer Tournament River Vally Soccer will host an 8 team, double elimination, open draw. All players will receive a meal ticket and memorabilia. A trophy will be awarded to the winner. Registrations are now being accepted. Contact River Valley Soccer Club at RVSCinfo@gmail.com to register and for more information.

JUNE 17 Brian Wicklund concert

Movies in the Park

Community-wide garage sale

JUNE 6-JULY 18 Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Rhubarb Days

Community celebration

The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will be performing at Point Pleasant Heights in Chisago City at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Brian Wicklund with The Fiddle Masters will be performing at the Osceola High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at festivaltheatre.org, or by phone at (715) 483-3387.

JUNE 23 Project Red

Early Detector. Learn which invasive species threaten our waterways and how to spot them.

Class is at the St. Croix River Association in St. Croix Falls from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To sign up go to: stcroixriverassociation.org.

JUNE 30 Bake Sale The Partners of Osceola Medical Center will be having a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Osceola Medical Center.

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. has ended for the summer. It will resume in September. FFI: (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.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

FFI: 715-294-2310.

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

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

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

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

• 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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Moose is a three year old long hair Chihuahua-Terrier mix neutered male with a wispy chocolate coat with reddish highlights. This 24 pound dog is a Senior Citizen Dream Companion because he is a quiet, calm, slow moving fellow. He is okay with children but would prefer the steady lifestyle of an adult. Moose was surrendered when his caregiver could no longer care for him. He lived with cats and four other small dogs. Moose is a sweetheart.

Two other adoptable small dogs are Asa and Reckless. Asa is a short hair Chihuahua, neutered male, white and brown. He likes to snuggle. Asa will yodel when he wants to go outside. If he had an agent I am sure he would have his own YouTube video. Asa also moves a little slower and would make an excellent senior companion. He came to the shelter as a stray. He is six years old and behaves with gentleman manners.

Reckless is a short hair Chihuahua-Terrier Mix with long legs and big eyes. He likes to take walks on leash and play with other small dogs.

He is just fine with cats. Reckless is two years old. He is excited to get out into the world and experience home life.

The message must have gone out in the dog world, “It’s time for a summer fling!” The shelter was busy with stray dogs coming in, one after another. Most of them have already been reclaimed, which is a good thing. We are always happy to see them go home safely. And they all seem to be pretty happy to see their caregiver. As they receive a mild scolding from their owners, “I have been looking for you everywhere,” they promise to never run away again.

The countdown is on. Our ANNUAL ARNELL SHELTER GARAGE SALE will be SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One day of incredible shopping for a treasure you didn’t even know you needed. If it rains on June 11, the sale will be postponed until Saturday, June 18.

If you haven’t delivered your sale donations yet, this is the week to make the trip. Put your no longer needed treasures to work for the animals of Arnell. We are gladly accepting donations during our business hours, 12 – 5 pm, Mon.-Fri. and 12 – 4, Saturday. Bring us everything but clothing. You will feel so good after clearing out the clutter and we will give you a tax-deductible receipt. If you have a large item or need to make a delivery outside of our business hours, please call ahead to make arrangements. We will be happy to accommodate.

The official start to summer, Memorial Day, has come and gone. Enjoy the warm weather with your furry friends. Visit the shelter to meet and adopt your next best friend. Your new friendship will set just the right tone for an adventurous season.

715-294-2202 • Fax: 715-294-9995

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Does Grandparents Day count as a date?

R

ecently, I performed a rite of spring — cleaning out the car.

After a long winter, it was time to get rid of the sand, salt dust and grime.

A trip to the car wash took care of the exterior.

I found a car wash where I could clean the hard plastic mats that are fantastic in catching all of the icky stuff, but end up looking really gross by springtime.

There is nothing like a high pressure wand and foaming brush to get rid of salt and sand.

Stocking up on quarters, I used the car wash’s vacuum to remove the rocks, sand and other detritus from the carpet and interior.

It was then time for the Armor Publisher All. There’s something about the Tom Stangl scent and the way your skin feels after it is coated with the cleaning product that brings back memories for me.

As a teenager, the only way to get my late father, Arved, (aka “The Chief”) to let loose with the keys to family car was to wash, wax and vacuum the vehicle. I was the third of four brothers that were spaced roughly six years apart, so for about two decades, the Chief’s wheels looked pretty good.

I remember when my youngest brother bought his own car, the Chief was not a happy camper. Not only did he have another used car to work on after hours, but he had lost his detailing service as well.

For young males of my generation, cleaning and waxing the car was a Saturday afternoon tradition, spending hours washing, waxing and — you guessed it — using Armor All on the tires and interior. I knew of people who would wax the door jambs of their cars and even the vinyl seats. In the days before mandatory seat belt use, waxing the seats was more about appearances that functionality. In fact, I imagine that some folks hit their heads on freshly cleaned and waxed dashboards.

After cleaning my car last week, I took my wife on an outing to Grandparents Day for our sevenyear-old granddaughter. She’s completing her first year in a new school, and this is the first opportunity we have had to attend a grandparents day.

Diane and I waited in the “little” gym before it was time to go to the classroom. I think even I could have dunked the ball with the basket rim at about seven feet.

We got to see her classroom, sit on those very low chairs (good for your abs, right?) and do several activities designed for her to learn more about us and create some memories.

We outlined and made cut-outs of our hands for a project that we got to bring home. I believe this was the first time I have outlined my hand on construction paper since I made hand turkeys when I was in second grade.

We also did a video where we were asked by our granddaughter what we did when we were her age.

It was a great time.

I’m not sure if it counts as a date with my wife, but at least the car was clean for the trip.

Take some time to pay attention to your “wheels.”

It is good exercise, great for resale value and will rekindle some memories.

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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STATE CAPITOL NEWSLETTER

Temporary setback?

The State Supreme Court has rebuffed Republican efforts to give Gov. Scott Walker veto power over education rules created by the Department of Public Instruction.

The 4-3 decision said a 2011 law giving the governor prior approval rights for administrative rules cannot be applied to the Department of Public Instruction. That agency is headed by a state superintendent who is selected in statewide votes.

But the defeat Matt Pommer may be temporary. Justice David Prosser, who was one of the four votes to block the law, has resigned from the high court, effective at the end of July.

Gov. Walker gets to appoint Prosser’s replacement. By late May the opening had attracted numerous applications, including several with clear ties to either the governor or Republican legislators.

Among the applicants are Appeals Court judge Mark Gundrum, a former Republican legislator;

James Troupis, a prominent attorney who has represented Republican legislators in high profile cases; Jefferson Circuit Judge Randy Koschnick, father of the governor’s current legal counsel; and Brian Hagedorn, now an appeals court judge and a former legal counsel to Walker.

It could take an extended period of time, perhaps years, to get another challenge before the high court. The decision also restores a measure of respectability for the high court. The vote against more power for the governor may help ease criticism that the high court had become, with a 5-2 conservative majority, a lap dog for the governor.

That was spurred by its decision to end the John Doe investigation into events surrounding Walker’s election campaigns. In a far-reaching decision it effectively cleared the way for unlimited coordination between private interest groups and candidates. The First Amendment and freedom of speech was cited in that decision.

Three district attorneys in the John Doe proceedings are seeking a review by the U.S. Supreme Court because it seems to go far beyond that court’s campaign-fi-

nance rulings.

The 2011 law requiring agencies to get prior gubernatorial approval for administrative rules before they go to the Legislature wasn’t the first GOP effort to limit the state superintendent’s power.

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson signed legislation that would have created additional education jobs that would be filled by persons appointed by the governor. That was struck down in 1996 by a unanimous State Supreme Court.

In this year’s lead opinion, Justice Michael Gableman said that the law would reduce the power of the elected state superintendent. A constitutional amendment would be needed to do that, Gableman indicated.

In a dissent, Chief Justice Patience Roggensack said the Legislature has the power to direct all state agencies to make rules, including the Department of Public Instruction.

State Superintendent Tony Evers said the people want an elected state superintendent. If they don’t like the way he is doing the job, they can elect someone else, he said.

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Polk County pride, worn on their sleeves

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Polk County has a way of sticking with you.

The revelation struck Chris Yarolimek last summer. He was mowing the lawn 150 miles south of his hometown, St. Croix Falls, and he was thinking. His first child was due in a few weeks, and he was pondering whether he’d accomplished all he’d hoped to before becoming a parent. Had he surrounded himself with people who would support the next phase of his life?

In a moment of clarity, he realized that he needed to reconnect with old friends and his hometown.

“When you’re younger … you

take (the good things about Polk County) for granted,” he said. “That’s kind of the nature of it. Then you go to college and meet friends and learn about their experiences growing up. People went to huge high schools where the teachers didn’t even know their names, or their schools were so small that they didn’t have a lot of opportunities. … I knew it was pretty unique but as you get older you get wise to more of that.”

Beyond reconnecting with his hometown, he wanted to add some creativity back into his life.

His entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and the vision for SEE POCO, PAGE 6

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PoCo Wisco’s website, pocowisco.com, went live this spring. Anderson and Yarolimek rolled out women’s shirts last week.

Meth: Enough charts, we need solutions

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rugs, justice, crime and county pride: It’s an interesting mix of stories in this week’s paper. Strangely enough, I think the headlines point to the crux of not only our problems, but potential solutions.

Jessica de la Cruz, the editor of our sister paper in Amery, has written an outstanding report on methamphetamine use in Polk Editor County, which Suzanne Lindgren seems to have outpaced that of surrounding counties. Law enforcement officers remind us that the

equation isn’t quite that simple.

Drug use isn’t confined to county lines and it’s possible, maybe even probable, that agents here have simply gotten better at finding the drug than those in other places.

All the same, meth’s undeniable presence is causing very real problems. There’s the crime – theft of all kinds as addicts scheme up ways to make quick money for their next fix. And with the crime comes uncertainty, a feeling of insecurity that drives people to close their shades and lock the doors at sunset.

But there’s something worse that’s much harder to see: Meth is tearing families apart. Addicts drift away from their parents and siblings, who may feel helpless in

finding a solution. Children of addicts are taken from parents. Feeling isolated – or maybe that we don’t want to betray our loved one – families hide the problem from the rest of the world.

I don’t think we need another report, another chart or graph to tell us there’s a meth problem here.

Most of us know it, and too many know it first hand.

The question then becomes more complicated: What do we do about it?

I think the first step is dropping the judgment and, perhaps counter intuitively, doing away with the stigma. These addicts are people we love. How can we help them?

Law enforcement cannot solve SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 9

DETOUR: Hwy. 8 open to car traffic, trucks continue through Osceola FROM PAGE 1

senger and recreational vehicles can now take the posted detour of Tern Avenue to County Rd 37/310th Street.

Highway 8 between the north and south intersections of Highway 95 has been closed since late March due to an unexpected slope repair. The road is expected to reopen in October.

Commercial trucks and tractor-trailers must still take the truck detour through Osceola us-

ing Highway 95, Highway 243 and Wisconsin Highway 35. Local residents and Wildwood Campground visitors can continue to access the area from the west end of the Highway 8 closure. Access to Interstate Park is provided from the east end of the Highway 8 closure.

The work is part of the Highway 8 resurfacing and improvement project. Crews will be replacing pavement on Highway 8 from the west intersection of Highway 95/ Tern Avenue in Franconia and Shafer townships to the St Croix

River Bridge in Taylors Falls. The work will require the highway to be closed to through traffic.

Detours are posted for cars and trucks. The project also includes constructing a roundabout at the west intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 95.

For more information visit the project’s web site: http://www. dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/ hwy8/ For real-time travel information in Minnesota visit www.511mn. org or dial 5-1-1.

REMEMBER WHEN 10 years ago May 31, 2006 • Tyler Tarman hurdled his way into the Osceola record books in the 300m hurdles covering the distance in 40.5 seconds at the Osceola regional.

• The detour around both Osceola and Dresser will begin this week and continue throughout most of the summer including weekends.

• Osceola Partners in Education presented mini-grants to several Osceola Elementary School teachers including Amanda Aizpurua, Lisa Richert, Darla Traynor, Sue Turner, Cathy Oscarson, Renee Gothmann, Heidi Struck, Kristi Seelnacht, Joleen Pederson and Vicky Braithwaite.

• Jemma Lund of Osceola was one of 44 students at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay who received University Leadership Awards.

• University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire graduates included Jason Fehlen, theatre arts; Travis Johnson, accounting and business finance; and Andrew Wethmann, political science and philosophy.

• Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours celebrated 100 years.

• The Osceola boys track team was named Sectional champions.

• Osceola sixth grade volleyball placed fourth in Thorp.

Members included Audrey Davies, Celena Fehlen, Rachel Nickleson, Megan Doll, Ashley Pliscott, Catlyn Webb, Meghan Mareck, Kristina Richard, Mariah Schrock, Mariah Almer, Heather Larson, Alexa Cloutier, Lauren Nelson, Lissa Christensen, Brittanie Fehlen and Abbey Hansen.

20 years ago May 29, 1996 • The Osceola School Board will study whether a referendum for a high school auditorium is feasible.

• The Henry G. Mallin American Legion Post 221conducted Memorial Day services Monday in Mill Pond Park in Osceola.

• Osceola EMTs Paul Elfstrom, Kris Greene, Alyssa Winkelman, Carol Van Buskirk and Nita Kanan took turns answering questions at an open house last week during EMS week.

• Winners in the Osceola

Medical Center poster contest were Aaron Rivard, first; Gabe Guervara, second; and Heather Fushfeldt, third.

• Oscela track runner Rick Demulling will compete at state in the 100m dash. The 4x100 relay team also advanced. Members included Rick Demulling, Don Coury, Matt Haase and Mike Blair.

• The Osceola softball team advanced in the playoffs with a 14-2 win over Baldwin-Woodville.

• The Osceola baseball team picked up a tight 5-4 win over Frederic. Scott Kelly was the starting pitcher with Jeff Everson and Tyler Diel in relief.

30 years ago June 3, 1986 • The Osceola Woman’s club was celebrating 76 years of existence.

• Osceola High School students in Ag-11 and FFA constructed a gazebo in Mill Pond Park for the Osceola Woman’s Club.

• Osceola second grade teacher Lola Wolter was recognized May 29 on her retirement. She taught in Osceola for 14 years including 11 years at the Cedar Lake School.

• Julie Olson and Richard Struemke announced their engagement. An Aug. 9 wedding was planned.

• Vern Neidermire and his wife Betty were presented with a round trip package to Las Vegas in recognition of Vern’s 33 years and 5 months at Stocker, Inc., in Osceola. He retired May 29.

• Jon Cronick, Nathan Gustafson, Mike Wulf and Brent Zehm planted flowers along Hwy. 243 for the Osceola Woman’s Club.

• Students confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church were Virgil Moe, Jennifer Peterson, Dale Bracht, Michelle Lemmerman, Chad Monson, Marilyn Olson, Kellie Johnsen, Chris McKenzie and Bill Spanton.

• Renee Ekstrand graduated summa cum laude from Bemidji State University with a degree in elementary education.

• Osceola’s Stef Rose triple jumped her way to the WIAA Class C state track tournament with a 34 feet 10 1/2 inch jump at sectionals.

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PoCo Wisco, a clothing brand built on county pride, was born.

He had a gut feeling about a potential partner: Phil Anderson. The two first met in middle school, forming a friendship in spite of the fact they went to different schools – Yarolimek to St. Croix Falls and Anderson to Unity.

Though they hadn’t seen each other in years, they’d never completely lost touch. And Yarolimek knew his longtime buddy had an artistic streak.

He also happened to drum for a band called the Polk County Rockers.

Yarolimek reached out to him later that summer, and in the last days of September the pair met to discuss the

details of the fledgling PoCo Wisco at Stillwater’s Oasis Cafe.

“It all kind of came together that morning,” said Yarolimek. “I didn’t even know it at the time, but he’d been doing screen printing for years before then. He owned a press at one point.”

Anderson was inspired by Yarolimek’s vision, but even more enthusiastic about uniting with an old friend.

“I was excited because I’d already been doing t-shirts,” he said. “But I hadn’t hung out with Chris for awhile at that point, so I was probably more excited to do something with him than to do the t-shirts.”

If people liked the shirts, he thought, that would be a bonus.

But proclaiming pride in a place like

Polk County is complicated. It’s a place where people struggle with poverty, addiction and crime. Winters are hard and cold. Jobs – the kind that pay a decent wage – are often scarce.

In spite of that, say Yarolimek and Anderson, Polk County is a beautiful place with its share of creative, hard-working people. They wanted to shed light on the good things.

Anderson, who lives in St. Croix Falls, says his pride and connection to the area developed as a young adult.

“I was hanging out at Coffee Talk and appreciating the (St. Croix) valley more. … I tried living in Menomonie, Minneapolis, Eagan and was moving back here all the time. I realized I like it here more than most of the places I

was trying to live. It’s beautiful and it’s chill – it’s easier than dealing with the traffic.”

Focused on the positive, the two started designing over the winter, working together to create the logo and t-shirt concepts.

They started selling shirts on their website, pocowisco.com, this spring, and are working toward getting a screen printing press of their own.

“There’s more coming,” said Yarolimek, “honoring the really good music scene and even high school athletics.

This is our first run to get the kinks out and get our name out there and finish everything on the business end. … This is the tip of the iceberg.”

KRUEGER: Lawyers debate attempted homicide charge via written arguments, judge will rule in July filed a motion in April to dismiss the most serious charge associated with the brawl, arguing that after she began to review materials related to the case, she found that some evidence presented to support the charge had been misstated.

Once the information was corrected, she said, there was no longer sufficient evidence to back a charge of attempted homicide. Other charges – including aggravated battery, obstructing an officer and dealing marijuana – are not being disputed.

Misstated evidence?

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the criminal complaint and at the preliminary hearing, the paper towel was reported to have been dislodged from the victim’s airway. But according to an EMT’s written report and the label attached to the evidence, the paper towel was found in the victim’s mouth and later pulled from his cheek.

The difference could be seen as a technicality – the mouth does constitute part of the airway.

But the first description implies that Krueger had stuffed the towel into the victim’s throat. With the second description, that’s a much larger leap.

Murtaugh also challenged other apparent inaccuracies, such as whether a baby blanket covered a “primary blood spill.” The blanket covered some blood, she acknowledged, but not significantly more than

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Under a tight court schedule in April, Judge Jeffery Anderson asked attorneys on each side to make their case in writing, saying he would make a decision on whether to dismiss the charge May 11. The date for his ruling was later rescheduled to July 11.

However, the attorneys have submitted their arguments, with Murtaugh challenging preliminary proceedings, “based on the willful negligent or unintentional omission of essential facts from the complaint, or the inclusion of misstatements, by the district attorney.”

According to Murtaugh, the prosecution’s attempt to establish probable cause – in other words, to establish intent to kill –relied primarily on allegations that the defendant put a paper towel in the airway of the victim and tried to cover blood with a baby blanket.

Once the facts are corrected, she concludes, “they render the finding of probable cause inadequate,” entitling Krueger

to an evidentiary hearing.

The State’s rebuttal In his rebuttal, District Attorney Dan Steffen argues that allegations of negligence or innocent mistake are not enough to dismiss the charge.

Under the defense’s motion, known as a FranksMann motion, the prosecutor would have to have known about the omitted facts and inaccuracies when the complaint was written.

He goes on to claim that the inaccuracies Murtaugh lists actually bolster the State’s case against Krueger.

Citing the assertion that there was “something bloody inside (the victim’s) mouth, loose,” at the time the victim was first assessed by EMTs, Steffen argues: “Had this portion of the ambulance run’s notes of Mr. Schmidt been included in the criminal complaint, it adds nothing, nor did it detract from the probable cause taken in its totality.”

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Beyond his claim that the paper towel revelation “adds nothing,” Steffen does not address the fact that the object was not in fact lodged in the victim’s throat, as implied in the criminal complaint and at the preliminary hearing.

Regarding the blanket, Steffen argues that the entire kitchen floor was the area of the “primary blood spill,” and the blanket was laid on part the floor, as shown in photographs.

“Defense counsel (Murtaugh) has chosen to pick and choose which photographs are to her liking,” he wrote.

Finally, Steffen argued

that even if the court were to agree with the defense’s assertions, ample material remains to support probable cause. Neighbors heard fighting – including the threat, “I will wreck you” – until police arrived; that’s when the State believes Krueger put a paper towel into the victim’s mouth to quiet him. Then, Steffen notes, Krueger was hesitant to open the door for police or to speak to them. Once inside, police found the victim face down, unconscious, with head trauma and strained breathing. Police believe drag marks indicate the victim was dragged out of the sightline of the door.

Enough to establish intent to kill? The judge will rule in July.

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Thank you to all the staff at Christian Community Home in Osceola for the wonderful care given to Howard. Also thanks to the Adoray Hospice Team.

It was so appreciated. And thank you to everyone for your thoughtfulness.

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WEEKLY MEDITATION Parting words

BY MARTIN WEIGAND ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Dear residents of this area, Farewell; Auf Wiedersehen; Goodbye! After about seven years in this area, I’ll soon be moving on to serve a congregation in Goodhue, Minn., so this will be my last column for the Sun. I thank God for letting my family and me spend time in this beautiful part of God’s creation. And I wish to all of you what those three “parting words” phrases literally mean: “Farewell”- may you “fare well” as a community, and as individuals. It seems the economic situation has improved, and with the new bridge in Stillwater, I think the population of this area will keep growing. But what I most hope and pray for is not outward prosperity, but that your souls may “fare well”, in the way I’ll describe later.

“Auf Wiedersehen” means “Until we meet again.” I’m sure I’ll see some of you again in this lifehow many and how often I don’t know. But for those who believe in Christ, we can be sure we will see each other again, because even if

we don’t in this life, we will meet again in the life to come, with our Savior, and then we will never have to say “Goodbye”.

“Goodbye” literally means: “God be with ye.” May God be with you, protect you, provide for your needs, grant you peace and safety, and the ability to keep enjoying the natural beauty he has given to this part of the country. May he also be with you to remind you how much you need him, and how much he loves you, and do whatever will help you to stay close to him and follow his ways; and may he do whatever is needful to wake you up and draw you back to him, if you are wandering astray from him.

Finally, I want to leave you with the same “parting words” the Apostle Paul gave to his younger co-worker Timothy, when Paul knew that his time on earth was coming to an end. (Paul was in prison during a persecution of Christians, and knew he would soon be put to death.)

He wrote in 2 Timothy 2:8, “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David.

This is my gospel.”

One day we are all going to stand

before God’s judgment throne. On that day it’s not going to matter whether you can remember that I was once a pastor in this community who wrote some articles for the Sun. And if people recognized you as a good citizen and a good neighbor, who did much for the community, that still won’t be enough to make the Judge ignore all your sins and give you a “not guilty” verdict.

The only thing that can make you ready for that day, and right with God on that day, is to have the Savior that God sent for us sinners- his own Son, Jesus Christ.

He became one of us- true man, descended from King David, as God had foretold through his prophets, in order to be our Savior. He lived the perfect life we all failed to live, then suffered and died in our place to pay for all our sins, then rose from the dead on the third day, just as he said he would. About him God promises, “Everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” (Acts 10:43) Remember Jesus Christ! Trust in him; and in him, fare well, and God be with you until we meet again, at his place. Amen.

Osceola, SCF grads to represent Polk-Burnett on youth tour Cassandra Sajna, a 2016 graduate from Osceola High School, and Logan Hansen, a 2016 graduate from St. Croix Falls High School, were selected to represent Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative as delegates for the 2016 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour of

Washington, D.C., June 10-17.

Sajna and Hansen will join more than 1,000 high school students from across the country to learn about cooperatives, the rural electric program, U.S. history, government and democracy.

They will meet with congressional leaders and

tour Capitol Hill, national monuments, Arlington National Cemetery and the Smithsonian Museums.

To be selected as Polk-Burnett’s delegates for the NRECA Youth Tour, Sajna and Hansen demonstrated community involvement and wrote essays about the

value of electricity. Sajna is the daughter of co-op member Ginger Sajna of Osceola, and Logan is the son of co-op members Kevin and Louisa VanHove of Centuria.

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Gov. Walker spends a day in Siren opined. “In 20 years, there may not be network TV and who knows how people will get their news — everyone might have a unique application for their phone or computer.”

BY TODD BECKMANN BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

Following a morning full of activities, from turning over dirt at the Siren Fire Association’s official ground-breaking ceremony to offering remarks at the Burnett County Law Enforcement Memorial with a constituent listening session in between, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker sat with local media Thursday and briefly discussed topics of the day.

Meth While Walker agrees methamphetamine abuse is a serious problem, he did have a ready answer for why he line-item vetoed an additional $2 million for program’s like drug courts — despite studies that have shown drug court is a cheaper, more effective alternative to incarceration.

“What we did is took resources which were earmarked for specific uses and put them in a state-wide use pool of money— we didn’t want them to be targeted for one particular area,” Walker reasoned. “But they are available state-wide.”

Addressing the meth issue is an on-going battle.

“We are trying to work with local law enforcement, non-profits, public health departments — it’s a combination,” the governor indicated. “It’s a lot like the heroin problem.”

It’s not as simple as giving more resources to law enforcement — it’s dealing with the victimization caused by people who abuse the drug as well as treatment for those who are addicted.

“You can have all the laws in the world but if you are not addressing supply and demand, you are not addressing the complete picture,” Walker continued.

Listening session For an hour and a half last Thursday morning, Walker listened as invited guests talked about what they like about Wisconsin, where do they see the state in 20 years and how do we get there.

“We purposely don’t invite the media because we had found having the media there, especially TV, intimidated people,” he shared.

Thursday was the 29th listening session the governor has scheduled to date in 2016.

“There are always some unique topics but usually they are pretty consistent — more jobs to keep young people local, better educational opportunities for those jobs, how to continue to promote tourism, and better access to broadband internet,” Walker described.

“The one unique thing we talked about is media coverage of Wisconsin news in this corner of the state — people said it’s frustrating to only hear what’s going on in Minnesota politics and not their own state.”

He admitted he didn’t know if anything could be done on that issue in the short term.

“That’s a good example of looking ahead 20 years,” the governor

DNR With the advent of the Department of Natural Resources new “Go Wild” card, the aim is to streamline the entire licensing

process — even though there were some issues when the card first debuted.

“We look at all these issues very closely and we are constantly looking at ways to improve the way we provide services,” Walker stated.

He said most of the kinks with the card seem to have been ironed out.

“When I was on the Minong Flowage for the 51st Governor’s opener a couple of weeks ago, I went online and got my license — it was easy,” the governor exclaimed.

“The DNR made adjustments to adapt to people’s concerns — we tell all of our agencies to keep listening to their customers to find our what they like and don’t like and figure out ways to deal with the answers.”

Political ambitions “I said last August at the first debate that I would support the party’s nominee and even through Donald Trump is not my first pick, I’m a man of my word so I’ll support Trump,” Walker noted. “But it’s not just being a man of my word, I think he’ll be better than Hillary.”

He said he believes taxes will go up in a Hillary White House, that Hillary won’t be an activist when it comes to making Supreme Court nominations and the size of the federal government will grow under her watch.

“While certainly not my first pick, I think Trump is a much better pick than Hillary,” the Governor reflected.

As for his own national aspirations, his bid for president was enough for now.

Jeannette C. Hansen, formerly of Colfax, died May 25, 2016. She was 96.

Jeannette was born J July 18, 1919, in St. Paul, M Minn., to Albert and T Thelma Gossel. She was rraised in the Woodville a area. On July 2, 1939, sshe married Martin E. ‘‘Mike’ Hansen in Colfax.

As a true homemaker, J Jeannette assisted Mike w with his Fuller Brush b business, served familly and community as a c creative seamstress and q quilter, lived her faith as a an active church member, gardened, canned, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and raised her children.

Throughout her life her driving desire was to stay busy and to help others. She preferred to work quietly, whether it was sorting donations after the Colfax tornado, clearing a neighbor’s sidewalk or helping someone who needed special assistance.

She was often seen moving at her customary fast pace delivering delicious cookies or casseroles to others. In 1989 she was named Colfax Woman of the Year. She continued many of her charitable activities when she moved to Osceola at the age of 88.

Jeannette was a wonderful wife, mother and friend, giving unconditional love to all her family and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Patricia (Carly) Carlson, Kathy Schneider, Robert (Shelly) Hansen, sister Celia (David) Freiberg, brother Gordon (Vivian) Gossel, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. June 1 at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. June 2 at Colfax Lutheran Church in Colfax and the family will greet friends on hour prior. Private interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax.

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Amery man faces child sexual assault charges An Amery man makes an initial appearance this week on charges of r repeated sexu assault of ual c child.

Accordi ing to a complaint filed May 17, 2 8 -ye a r - old Hancock Matthew R. Hancock is accused of having repeated sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl beginning in early 2016.

The complaint states that Hancock was good friends with the girl’s father, and would routinely visit the girl’s residence to play pool.

The victim alleges that Hancock had sex with her on three occasions at her home, and that she consumed alcohol with him on at least one of those occasions.

Hancock, however, told investigators that it was the victim who came onto him, touching Hancock in the groin and rubbing herself on him. Hancock alleges that the victim began making up the stories when she caught him making out with her mother. Hancock, who admitted to the affair with the victim’s mother, told authorities that he privately confronted the victim about her allegations. She told him she didn’t want her parents to break up. He also told authorities that when the victim complained about his being with her mother, he told her not to worry about it and that it was her mother who came onto him.

The victim’s parents reported that it was the victim’s aunt who alerted them to a private conversation she’d had with their daughter via Facebook messenger, where she described previous encounters with Hancock along with ‘He wants to on Friday.’

The victim reportedly asked Hancock to purchase a pregnancy test on at least one occasion. Another message shown to authorities by the victim’s mother was

Hancock saying that the victim wasn’t pregnant and he was sorry for the mistake, adding that he would shoot himself and told her not to call law enforcement, and that he was sorry.

Hancock admits that he did purchase a pregnancy test for the victim, but explained that he was doing her a favor because of someone she’d had sex with while she was at a friend’s house.

Hancock is charged with one count of repeated sexual assault of a child, and one count of misdemeanor bail jumping. Hancock has been out of jail on bond since being charged with operating while intoxicated (second offense) on September 19, 2015. Conditions of that bond were not to consume alcohol or commit any further crimes.

Hancock makes his initial appearance in these charges May 31.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: April 19, 2016 Tiffany R. Saari, 18, Forst Lake, MN, pleaded not guilty to unreasonable and imprudent speed.

Kenneth David Salsbury, 22, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Michelle Marie Schmidt, 56, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Joseph Hammill Schullo, 57, Frederic, operation without required lamps lighted, $162.70; speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Lucinda A. Snyder, 59, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19

mph), $200.50.

Angela Rose Stachowski, 27, Lindstrom, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Elizabeth M. Stawarski, 38, Somerset, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Andrew L. Swanson, 32, Turtle Lake, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

Christopher Lee Swanson, 18, Saint Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph, $295.

Jack Patrick Volgren, 16, Balsam Lake, illegal pass of school bus reported, $326.50.

Blake W. Wiederin, 16, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jeffery Whitman pleaded not guilty to operating without valid license.

Polk County Marriage Licenses May 10, 2016 Michael Lee Stoddard and Jean Marie Smith were issued a marriage license on May 1, 2016.

Benjamin David Chenal and Charlynn May Havron were issued a marriage license on May 3, 2016.

Damian Jeffrey Lee Olson and Lindsey Ann Blaser were issued a marriage license on May 3, 2016.

Jesse Alphonse Vorwald and Jacquilyn Marie Smith were issued a marriage license on May 4, 2016.

James Paul Galle and Cora Lee Olesen were issued a marriage license on May 4, 2016.

Joseph Edward Branum and Starr Lynn Carpenter were issued a marriage license on May 5, 2016.

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE F. ROBINSON d.o.d. March 13, 2016 NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICTION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS Case No. 16PR41 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth, September 13, 1947, and date of death, March 13, 2016, was domiciled in Polk

County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2874 County Line Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500 before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on June 24, 2016 at 9 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 29, 2016.

5. A claim may be filed at the

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6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

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Charles Nicholas Erdmann Klynderud and Maren Barbara Cullen were issued a marriage license on May 5, 2016.

Polk County Marriage Licenses May 24, 2016 Jose R. Saenz and Jeanette M. Andren were issued a marriage license on May 15, 2016.

Brody E. Vierstraete and Jacki L. Zwiefelhofer were issued a marriage license on May 15, 2016.

Marcus A. Taylor and Stacy J. Olson were issued a marriage license on May 19, 2016.

Lane W. Mills and Olivia K. Sjogren were issued a marriage license on May 19, 2016.

Steven D. Kolve and Justine N. Olson were issued a marriage license on May 19, 2016.

Christopher M. Davis and Elizabeth A. Crea were issued a marriage license on May 20, 2016.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, May 23, 2016 Sean B. Ommundson, 49, Amery was arrested on May 21 for theft.

Matthew O. Salami, 20, Osceola was arrested on

May 21 for probation hold and possession of a controlled substance.

Ethan C. Martin, 24, New Richmond was arrested on May 16 for probation hold, and cited for obstruction and possession of marijuana.

Fred J. Wade, 72, Amery was arrested for a probation warrant.

Dalton R. Paulson, 22, Eau Claire was arrested on May 16 for a probation warrant.

Amy L. Nelson, 27, Luck was arrested on

May 27 for a probation hold.

Jodi L. Stafford, 50, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 17 for a probation hold.

Alexie M. Charboneau, 21, Dalbo, Minn. was arrested on May 22 for OOC warrant.

Michael J. Skow, 25, Luck was arrested on May 19 for an FTA warrant.

Donovan D. Nickell, 22, Clear Lake was arrested on May 19 for a probation hold.

About the crime stories

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

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

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

Charges may be amended up or down during the charging process as information becomes available.

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

LINDGREN: How do we solve the meth problem?

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Law enforcement cannot solve this problem alone.

We need to figure out why people are turning to meth. Are they disenfranchised? Hopeless? Bored?

How can we prevent addiction from taking hold of new victims? I think it’s safe to say that our current prevention

efforts are not working.

What could we do differently? Who’s done something that worked and what was it?

I actually find hope in another story in this issue, the page 5 article about PoCo Wisco. It’s a t-shirt brand, sure, but it’s also a celebration of Polk County’s natural beauty, the hard-working people who live here and

the friendships that last for years, through all kinds of situations.

It’s all the same place, and I think it’s possible to use the best of what we have – those lasting relationships – to begin to diagnose the problem and fix it.

I welcome your responses to this editorial column at editor@osceolasun. com.

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Part 3: Phipps Landing to Big Bend

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Phipps Landing on the Namekagon River sits a short distance off Highway 63, north of Hayward, Wis. I had taken out at Phipps after tacking on an extra few miles two weeks earlier and, with plenty of sunshine and clear skies, I returned there early on the morning of May 7 to begin my second full weekend of paddling the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

The Namekagon River opens into the Phipps Flowage shortly past the landing. One could spend a good deal of time exploring the flowage’s peaceful backwaters and do a little fishing, I imagine, but with Hayward Lake also

on the docket for the day, I was eager to get across the open waters. Like the Pacwawong Dam before it, Phipps Dam is navigable with high water and I took another short thrill ride over it.

Below the flowage, the Hayward KOA campground, where I camped with my family a handful of times as a child, is known to provide a number of inner tubers during the hot summer months.

With water temperatures hovering around 55 degrees, though, I paddled along in solitude, just me and the many pairs of ducks I continued seeing.

With the river still plenty high and a good amount of water moving beneath me, I actually didn’t do much paddling.

NOTICE TOWN OF OSCEOLA TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, June 7, 2016 • 7:00 P.M. Town Hall, 516 East Ave. North, Dresser, WI Meeting agenda items include the following matters for discussion and possible action by the Town Board in Open Session: • Approval of Operator License • Liquor, Tobacco and Operator License Renewals • Ordinance 16-01-01 to Appoint Alternate Members to the Board of Review • Ordinance 16-02-02 to Amend Chapter 15 Vehicles & Traffic • 2016 Road Work This is a complimentary notice. A complete agenda is posted at the Town Hall, Dresser Post Office, First National Community Bank and on the Town’s website at www.townofosceola.com.

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Instead, I leaned lazily and let the river and the skeg and keel of the Sans Souci II, my kayak, do most of the steering work. Once past Eagle’s Landing, the river begins to widen and becomes more populated with cabins. Well-manicured backyards and expensive houses definitely don’t have the same charm as woods and water.

My lazy-leaning early on allowed me to save energy for a fight I had been anticipating on Hayward Lake. A long, wide-open, east-west facing lake, the National Park Service’s paddling guide foretells of difficult work crossing it against a headwind.

Thankfully, I was not so challenged. I skirted the northern shore for a good while, then crossed at what seemed to be the narrowest point. I briefly mistook the narrow bay, where Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows are performed, for the main channel, but I didn’t go too far out of my way before correcting course.

At the Hayward Dam, I took a healthy, if undeserved, break. My first portage of significance, I unloaded the Sans Souci II and packed it and the rest of my gear over the dam in two trips. The hydroelectric power-generating dam is in the middle of Hayward. A person wouldn’t have to walk far to find fast food, but I ate the lunch of beef jerky and granola bars I had packed. I doffed some clothing, applied some SPF 50, snapped a few photos of the dam and even took a short nap

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The hydroelectric dam on the Namekagon River in Hayward, Wis.

on the banks before continuing.

If you’re following along via map, crossing the Hayward Dam means I’m now fully on to Namekagon River Map 2, the second of 10 published by the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway staff. On these maps, the Namekagon starts at N99.5 and the miles counts down to zero at its confluence with the St. Croix.

Below the dam, there were some small rapids here and there. I’m no adrenaline junkie, but I’ve decided that wrinkly water is much more fun to paddle than open lakes and flowages.

There is a gorgeous campsite at mile marker N59.7 at which I was tempted to stop. Perhaps the prettiest such site I’ve seen so far, it is up on a hill and has a good view of the river in all directions. But it was only 3 p.m. and I had plenty of

energy left, plus an ulterior motive.

I officially crossed into familiar territory at the Stinnett Landing, the launch point of a few trips when I was a kid. I paddled a fun chute there with no problems, and even practiced a few eddy turns and ferries below it. Crossing under the two rail bridges below Stinnett, I made camp at mile marker N55.2.

The most difficult part of the entire trip so far has been making and breaking camp. Solo camping is a lot more time consuming than going with a group where the duties can be divided and shared. Choosing a campsite just two-tenths of a mile from a landing enabled me to have company. My father Charlie, an abundantly healthy, retired railroad conductor who is always up for an adventure, parked at Groat Landing (N55.0) and packed a chair and a

couple of barley pops the short distance through the brush to join me just after dinner. We sat around my campfire, talked and watched the sunset across the river from us. Moral of the story: Life sure doesn’t suck.

The following day, I paddled an uneventful 10 miles to Big Bend Landing, enjoying the wrinkled waters below Groat Landing and around Springbrook. I found the confluence of Bean Brook and snapped a GPS screenshot in honor of the Bean Brook Hunting Club, shortly before taking out around lunchtime, four full days of paddling now behind me and several more to go.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the water.

--Kyle Weaver is a freelance journalist and outdoorsman who lives in the St. Croix River Valley.

He can be reached at swsman28@yahoo.com.

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BY GARTH OLSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Duckathlon features $2,500 in prizes Most Stuck Duck prize to be awarded The Osceola Lions Club’s Duckathlon keeps getting bigger every year.

With several area businesses sponsoring the 2016 race, the sixth annual rubber duck race features cash prizes of $1,500, $500 and $250 for the first, second and third place ducks, almost double the total purse from 2015.

Even in losing this year, your duck could be a winner. The Lions have added a Most Stuck Duck prize this year, amusingly enough, sponsored by Osceola Towing & Recovery. The winner will be chosen after the race is complete from among the ducks that don’t make it to the finish line and get caught in a humorous place.

With last year’s race featuring more than 2,200 ducks, the Lions hope to top that number yet again. Several Osceola area businesses are getting in the game this year, including Hiawatha National Bank as the race’s top sponsor.

“This whole thing started out as a silly idea to attract people to Cascade Falls and it has become one of the Lions’ biggest fundraisers,” Lions Club member Kyle Weaver said. “We now have 3,000 ducks in storage, ready to race. Seeing that many rubber ducks in one place never ceases to make me crack a smile.”

Duck tickets are currently available at Hiawatha Bank, Osceola Cleaners, PY’s Bar and Grill, Bill’s Ace Hardware, Dick’s Fresh Mar-

ket, J&S General Contracting, Woodhill Bar & Grill, the Osceola Public Library and through individual Lions Club members. Five duck tickets cost $20 or a single ticket can be purchased for $5.

Ducks will also be available at all June 3 Rhubarb Days events, including the Hiawatha Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lions Meat Raffle at PY’s Bar & Grill from 5 to 7 p.m., the Osceola Braves game at 7:30 p.m., and Movies Under The Stars at dusk.

The Decorate-A-Duck Booth, where children can buy a duck and give it a custom coloring job before it goes in the race, will be from 9 a.m. until the race at 4 p.m. on June 4. Two sets of Trollhaugen adventure park passes will be awarded to the two most creative duck designs.

“Every cent of profit from this event goes directly back into making Osceola the awesome place to live that it is,” Weaver said.

Besides floating in the Duckathlon these past five years, these little ducks have raised funds for the Osceola Public Library, the Oakey Park bathrooms and park shelter, the Osceola Medical Center, the playground equipment at Wild River Fitness, the Christian Community Homes Osceola nursing home, Special Kids Day at Crystal Ball Farms, Osceola’s Badger Boys State, the Osceola Royalty/Osceola Community Fair float, Interfaith Caregivers, Kinship of Polk County, the Big Lake Ice Fishing Contest, Rhubarb Days, St. Croix Falls HS Robotics, Cub/Boy Scouts

programs, Little Free Libraries, the Rivertown Trails program, the St. Croix River Valley Veterans Memorial, the Osceola Area Ambulance Service and more.

Sponsors of the 2016 Duckathlon include Hiawatha, Woodhill Bar & Grill, Osceola Cleaners, Stars N Stripes Fireworks, J&S General Contracting, Dr. Steve Schletty DDS, Edling Chiropractic, Fiesta Loca, Comfort By Design, Wildwood Flowers, Dick’s Fresh Market, Osceola Auto Sales, Bill’s Ace Hardware, Croixland Leather, Cascade BP, Osceola Driving School, Village Pizzeria, FB Contracting, Osceola Auto Body, Trollhaugen and Osceola Towing & Recovery.

Look for more about the 2016 Rhubarb Days and Duckathlon events at www. rhubarbdays.com and www.facebook.com/ Osceol a A rea Lions.

For more information about the Duckathlon call Kyle at (317) 9653578.

Be tick safe this summer If your summer plans include camping, hiking or just being outdoors, make sure you pack the insect repellant to ward off ticks.

Mid-May through mid-July is the period of highest risk for black legged ticks (deer ticks) in Wisconsin. The blacklegged tick can spread Lyme disease, as well as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Powassan disease.

American dog ticks (“wood ticks”) are very common in spring and early summer. They can also carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM TICK BITES Know when you are in tick habitat; : • Wooded or brushy areas for the blacklegged tick (deer tick).

• Grassy or wooded areas for the American dog tick (wood tick).

Use repellent: • DEET-based repellents (up to 30 percent DEET) can be applied to clothing

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• Pre-treating fabric with permethrin-based repellents can protect against tick bites for at least two weeks without reapplication.

Find and Remove Ticks from Your Body • Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within two hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on you.

• Conduct a full-body tick check using a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body upon return from tick-infested areas.

• Examine gear and pets. Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and day packs.

• Tumble clothes in a dryer on high heat for an hour to kill remaining ticks.

(Some research suggests that shorter drying times may also be effective, particularly if the clothing is not wet.)

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ters different looks as the game went on,” Tetzlaff added. “Defensively, Trent Fehlen, Measner and Blake Berger made some nice plays in the field as did outfielder Franklin Cruz.”

Blake Berger also had a big night with three hits including two doubles.

Player/manager Josh Eidem led River Falls (2-1 conference) offensively with three hits.

The Braves (2-3 overall, 1-1 conference) will return to Oakey Park on June 1 to play the St. Paul Hops prior to hosting New Richmond on June 3.

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“All of our soldiers, whether deployed overseas or here at home, are in harm’s way,” Walker remarked. “It’s a helpful reminder to future generations of the service he gave.”

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It’s been seven years since the Braves defeated league heavyweight River Falls, but that changed last Wednesday.

Trailing 4-2 after eight innings, the Braves scored twice in the ninth and added four runs in the 10th to defeat River Falls 8-4 on May 25.

Braves catcher Brady Flaherty drove in two runs with a single in the ninth.

Dave Measner had four walks and two hits, including the game winner in the 10th inning.

“To beat good teams on the road, you have to play error-free, and we did that tonight,” Braves skipper Mike Tetzlaff said. “Pitchers Drew Walker, Noah Berger and Zach Waalen bent but didn’t break. It was a big league win.”

Waalen earned the win after pitching a scoreless ninth and 10th inning in relief.

Drew Walker started on the mound and went 6.2 innings with Noah Berger pitching a 1.1 innings.

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School Board Proceedings The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Timm Johnson with the following in attendance: Board members Craig Brunclik, Rosanne Anderson, Pete Kammerud, Superintendent Mark Luebker and Business Manager Jenifer Frank.

Rosanne Anderson/Craig Brunclik motion was made to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1)(c) and (f) to consider the employment, promotion, compensation, or performance-evaluation data of any employee and for preliminary consideration of a specific matter which, if discussed in public, could have an adverse impact on the reputation of those involved. Roll call was taken: Timm Johnson – yes, Craig Brunclik – yes, Pete Kammerud – yes, Rosanne Anderson – yes. Motion carried. Kari Uzpen arrived at 4:35 p.m. and joined Executive Session.

A Craig Brunclik/Keri Uzpen motion to adjourn Executive Session and hold the regular meeting scheduled for the Board of Education. Motion approved.

Timm Johnson announced no action was taken during Executive Session.

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola and the meeting was called to order by President Timm Johnson at 6:00 P.M. with the following in attendance: Board Members Pete Kammerud, Keri Uzpen, Rosanne Anderson and Craig Brunclik, Principal Dr. Peggy Weber, Jake Dodge, Dr. Rebecca Styles, Adam Spiegel, Curriculum Director Jane Maki, Dean of Students Arvid Maki, Kids Klub Director Michelle McManamy, CNS Director Bernadette Strobach, Grounds & Maintenance Director Bob Schmidt, Business Manager Jenifer Frank and Superintendent Mark Luebker.

A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to adopt the agenda as written. Motion carried.

A Keri Uzpen/Craig Brunclik motion was made to approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 20, 2016 as written. Motion approved.

A Rosanne Anderson/Craig Brunclik motion was made to approve payment of bills with checks numbered 93369 through 93384 and 1035 to 1036 and 167590 through 167671 of the General Fund for a total of $739,809.01. Motion approved.

Michelle McManamy addressed the School Board to bring them up-do-date on the status of applications received for the Wrap Around Kids Klub program. Enrollment numbers will be reviewed and requests for part time enrollment will be considered to cover the cost of staffing.

Mr. Luebker reported on the Professional Staff Committee meeting in which discussions included approval of the hand book, teacher contracts, strategic planning goals and benefit packages for the 2016-2017 school year. The meeting went well.

Mr. Luebker updated the Board with the Support Staff Committee meetings held where again discussions included approval of the hand book, support staff contracts, strategic planning goals and benefit packages for next year with the support staff.

A Rosanne Anderson/ Keri Uzpen made a motion to approve the recommendations of Bob Schmidt and the committee to act on the priority 1 listing along with the addition of 26 chairs for the LGI at OHS. Motion carried.

Mr. Luebker indicated the School Board meeting held on

Polk County Special Olympic track athletes recently competed in Chippewa Falls.

The results were: Jackson Bean 400m run first, 100m run first, softball throw second;

Jon Erspamer 100m run sixth, softball throw eighth; Crystal Fougner 1500m run first, 100m run fifth, shot put first; Leon Helgeson 100m walk fourth, 400m walk first, mini jav fourth; Dawn

May 2 was for strategic planning along with the 2016-2017 school year goals being outlined.

A Keri Uzpen/Pete Kammerud made a motion to approve the recommendation for hire of Tyler Olson as a 5th grade teacher as recommended to begin in the fall of 2016. Motion approved.

A Craig Brunclik/Keri Uzpen motion was made to approve the contract for Bonnie Cook as a 3 hours OHS Food Service worker. Motion carried.

Mrs. Strobach updated the Board on the VOIP system installation and transition. She noted it has been smooth with staff seeing direct dial options being a big timesaver and along with caller ID. It has been a favorable advancement in technology.

Mrs. Strobach presented the 1:1 timeline student to device ratio availability. The plan in 2016-17 is that the 6th thru 8th graders will all be at 1:1 and in 2017-18, grades 6 thru 12 will be at 1:1.

Mrs. Maki furnished information to the Board on the process of how the Math textbook and material upgrade was completed. After extensive study and evaluation by teachers and administration was completed, Math Expressions was selected for the K-5 Math program. Mrs. Maki also provided the OHS biology and 5th grade Social Studies books that were purchased for review.

A Keri Uzpen/Rosanne Anderson motion to approve the 2016-2017 increase of 2.5% for support staff along with full step movements for those who are eligible and the insurance package benefit defined. Motion was carried. Pete Kammerud abstained from the vote.

A Keri Uzpen/Pete Kammerud to rescind the motion made of April 20 for Teacher compensation. Motion carried. Both Rosanne Anderson and Craig Brunclik abstained from the vote.

A Keri Uzpen/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve the increase of 2.664% for Teacher compensation in 2016-17 including full step movement for those eligible, supplemental pay of $770 for the staff that are at maximum step and the insurance package benefit defined. Motion carried.

Both Rosanne Anderson and Craig Brunclik abstained from the vote.

A Craig Brunclik/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve the recommendation by Mr. Spiegel of one Youth Option request. The motion was approved.

A Rosanne Anderson/Craig Brunclik motion was made to have the current offices held by the School Board members be retained for the 2016-17 school year. Timm Johnson-President; Craig Brunclik-Vice President; Rosanne Anderson-Treasurer; Pete Kammerud-Clerk; Keri Uzpen-Member. Motion carried.

A Keri Uzpen/Craig Brunclik motion was made to approve the recommended Student RUP Technology agreement for 2016-17. Motion approved.

A Pete Kammerud/Keri Uzpen motion was made to approve the recommended Employee RUP Technology agreement for 2016-17. Motion carried.

A Keri Uzpen/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to approve the proposed SEAL program from July 20th to the week of July 27th with two staff members managing the 4 day program from Mr. Dodge. Approximately 18 students usually participate. If 19 or more students would like to partake, an additional staff member approved with a maximum of 30 students capacity. Craig Brunclik abstained from the vote. Motion approved.

A Craig Brunclik/Pete Kammerud motion to approve the Summer School Course Offerings as presented to the Board. Motion carried.

A Rosanne Anderson/Keri Uzpen motion was made to approve the Summer School dates being held June 6 thru July 1 and August 29 thru August 31. Summer academic classes and similar instruction will be offered during this time as well.

Motion carried.

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A Craig Brunclik/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve Jeff Hahn as the High School Remediation teacher as recommended by Mr. Luebker. Motion carried.

Administration Report: Dr. Weber: The OES Spring Concert will be held on May 13th, Track and Field is May 25th and the Ice cream Social is May 24th. Underway are the MAP testing for Reading and Math in 1st and 2nd grades and PALs testing in all grades at OES. Mr. Spiegel: KARE 11 News reported on our Empty Bowls in a morning segment this week showing the success of the program and how it positively impacts our student’s lives and people worldwide. The Empty Bowl Sale will be held on May 4th. Bus races will be held May 14th. Mr. Spiegel provided a handout outlining the courses and points for the Laude System that will be rolled out beginning with the class of 2020. The Virtual School Courses list was provided to the Board. High School Senior, Laurel Wright received the most prestige’s award from the National Merit Scholarship program earning a $20,000 scholarship. Only one student in the United States is given this each year. Ms. Wright will attend MIT in the fall. Mackenzie Gearin received a $5,000 Kohl Scholarship and will attend Hendrix College, Arkansas in the fall. Prom was held on April 30th and with the efforts of Holly Johnson, the event was very successful.

Mr. Maki: Noted that AP testing was last week and most of this week. The Sr. awards will be on May 11th, Graduation is May 20th, the ADP Graduation will be on May 26th and Sr. Give Back Day is May 26th. Our Sr. Math league took 1st place in a tournament out of 32 teams.

Mrs. Maki: Reported that testing for the freshman and sophomores on Aspire was done completely online. Thanks to the IT Dept.’s infrastructure and device management of online testing being done in some of our other schools at the same time, it went very smoothly. Mrs. Maki thanked the IT staff for their work.

Mr. Dodge: Our two Math Masters teams went to Chisago Lakes to compete and finished in the top half plus having one student take 2nd place in individual completion. The Future Leaders from the current 3rd grade class hosted a tour of OIS for 130 plus students from the 2nd grade. Mrs. Hofmeister, Ms. Jensen, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Thompson did an amazing job setting up and keeping students engaged throughout the entire Read to Feed event. Students read over 286,645 minutes and raised $8,637.51 with a match from an anonymous donor out of state bringing the total to $17,275.02. The 3rd Grade Parent night is scheduled for May 17th, Music concert is May 5th, and OIS Track Meet is on May 13th.

Dr. Styles: She attended a “Warp Speed” event which showed powerful information that parents need to know in the technology world and how to teach technology responsibility. The PTA carnival was amazing. Dr. Styles noted that our PTA puts in so much work to support our students and staff. She shared some of the results from the 8th grade survey with the Board. The Band Concert will be on May 12th and Choir May 23rd. The 8th grade celebration breakfast will be on May 27th.

Mr. Luebker: He attended a luncheon with Sheila Harsdorf and Adam Jarchow last week to keep up-to-date on any legislative issues and changes within WI. The WASB Workshop will be held on May 18th at CESA 11 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for the School Board and Administration to attend.

The next Regular School Board meeting date is suggested Wednesday May 25th at 6:00 p.m.

A Craig Brunclik/Keri Uzpen motion to adjourn the meeting was made. Motion carried.

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The school year might be winding down, but the Osceola Public Library’s Summer Learning Program is revving up. And the staff of OPL wants to know: Who’s up for the challenge of a vigorous program jam-packed with creativity, activity, imagination, investigation, education, recreation, exercise, getting wise, and, sure enough, a bit of book stuff?

For those daring individuals and families who are, get on your mark … get set … let the International Rhubarb Games begin!

Rhubarb Days marks the official start of the summer events, which run through Aug. 17. They’re all free and all fun. Here’s a snapshot of the complete Summer Learning Program for kids and families.

June 4: The day promises to be magical, with Magic Norm amazing kids of all ages with his deft skills in Mill Pond Park. And Ron Scot Fry turns the park into a outdoor theatre with his one-man performance “To Be: Shakespeare Here and Now!” June 9: Ahoy, Matey! Channel your inner pirate with the help of Minnesota’s Captain Jack Sparrow who’ll share choice bits of pirate history about those bad boys of the sea. He’ll bring along a treasure trove of authentic shipwreck artifacts to add to the story telling.

June 16: The program jumps from the bad to the good, with Osceola’s very own heroes – our brave firefighters – on hand at OPL to give kids important tips about fire safety.

June 23: It’s a wild day at the library … Wild About Instruments, that is. OPL’s Youth Advisory Council is tuning up instruments of all kinds so kids can learn about them, hear them and maybe even give them a try. Also that day Kermit T. Frog might change his lyrics to “It’s so easy being green”, as folks can learn how to take fantastic photographs using a green screen.

What’s a green screen, you may ask?

Come see for yourself as Bryan Marks gives a how-to demonstration.

June 30: Time to get outdoors. A park ranger will be at the library to point out the adventures and fun that can be experienced in our state by simply stepping out the door.

July 14: Up, up, and away! We leave the ground and soar into outer space to learn about the awesome wonders of the universe beyond our planet.

July 21: Back to Earth, kids can have a ball with balloons when Jason Love demonstrates how he makes his colorful balloon creations.

He’ll be providing hands-on instruction.

July 22: OPL teams with the St. Croix Falls Library and the Osceola Braves to sponsor a Baseball Clinic and ball game. Kids and families can get instructions from the pros, play a game themselves, enjoy a meal, and stay to watch the Braves at 7:30 p.m.

July 28: Become enraptured when the University of Minnesota Raptor Center comes to OPL, bringing several live raptors, including a bald eagle!

August 4: The St. Croix Falls Robotics Club comes to OPL to teach kids how to assemble and program Lego robots to do a variety of things.

August 11: “Eat Your Science Project.” Kids get to make and eat their own edible science projects.

In addition to the special Summer Learning Program activities mentioned above, OPL will continue to offer its regular programs for pre-schoolers.

Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30 will feature special guest storytellers; and Big Fun Playdates with the Imagination Playground will be on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

For teens, YAC Sr. and Jr. After-Hours programs will continue throughout the summer. And the popular all-family Movies Under the Stars will again be showing on Saturday evenings this summer.

The Elvis Experience June 5 The Osceola Public Library will host the Elvis Experience at the Craft Bazaar in Mill Pond Park at 2 p.m. June 5.

The Elvis Experience, a father-son tribute to Elvis by Steve and Tommy Marcio, will be featured at this year’s Osceola Rhubarb Days.

Steve Marcio has always admired and respected Elvis’s music, and shows this in his tribute to Elvis.

Audience members have often remarked that if they close their eyes they would think that Elvis himself was singing to them.

Steve Marcio has won multiple awards for his Elvis tribute including the “Contest of the Kings” at the Mall of America and the “Ultimate Elvis Contest” in Branson, Mo. He has also performed for “Cruising with the King” on Royal Caribbean cruise lines and at the Minnesota Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame.

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Steve and Tommy Marcio, a father-son tribute, The Elvis Experience, will be performing at the Mill Pond Park in Osceola at 2 p.m. on June 5.

performs in many shows as the Young Elvis and has won multiple Elvis contest and awards in his own right.

Shakespeare in the park The Osceola Public Library is pleased to present “To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now” on June 4 at 3 p.m. during Rhubarb Days in Millpond Park.

The show is a one-person interactive presentation, featuring actor Ron Fry as William Shakespeare. Dynamic interpretations of excerpts from some of Shakespeare’s most famous works are combined with a humorous look at life in Renaissance England.

The program also includes plenty of opportunities for audience members to star alongside the Bard of Avon.

Ron Fry is the founding artistic director of Optimist Theatre in Milwaukee, Wis., and was the artistic director for the Bristol Renaissance Faire for 19 years.

“To Be!” has been enjoyed by more than 60,000 people since it’s debut in 1993.

Rhubarb Days is held in Mill Pond Park next to the Osceola Public Library.

Registration is not required to attend this free program, which is made possible by a donation from the Friends of the Osceola Public Library.

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EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM “Some of what’s hapthere is simiThere are plenty of pening what happened differences between lar to she explained farming in Mexico here,” returning and the United States. after the March trip, But there are also from was organized some uncanny simi- which the Land larities. At different through Project Stewardship both in times, farmers for Peace. nations have watched, and Witness A bit of background: seemingly helpless, as North the the dominant meth- When Trade agriculture American Free of od (NAFTA) changed from small, Agreement in 1994, family or community was instituted loads shipped U.S. run farms to large, in- the of corn to Mexico. Bedustrialized ones. farmAnd in both coun- cause American subsidies tries, over time, small ers received – more corn groups of people have for their $10 billion a year returned to tradition- than wide – they al farming techniques, industry it for less sell reclaiming their live- could lihoods and offering 6 PAGE FARMER, SEE their communities ac-

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OHS track and field teams load up on tournament trophies

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

With the returning veterans for the Osceola Chieftain track and field team it was assumed that a very good year was about to unfold in 2016.

Osceola has not disappointed. The Chieftains began their week by hosting the WIAA Regionals.

Some may say that the Chieftains were not good hosts as they gobbled up both the boys and girls team titles. Three days later Osceola traveled to Medford for Sectional action. Once again Osceola fared extremely well as the girls team placed first among the 36 eligible teams and the boys placed fourth.

“I always have high expectations for our girls, but I didn’t necessarily go into sectionals thinking we would be champions,” Osceola girls coach Amanda Meyer said. “However, our girls competed well and were able to bring home some hardware. Since most of our competitors are involved in one or more of our three State bound relays, this was truly a team effort. We brought 15 girls to Sectionals and are bringing 13 girls to State.”

The boys placed fourth at Sectionals but were within 12 points of the top spot. Rice Lake placed first with 67 points followed by Medford (63), Lakeland (62) and Osceola (55). Osceola qualified SEE TRACK, PAGE 25

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Tommy Cronick will be the top returning OHS golfer next season. Osceola failed to qualify for Sectional play as a team but Chieftain Alex Wolfe will compete as an individual.

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Senior Kaija Newman helped the Osceola girls to the Regional and Sectional championships by her efforts in the shot put. Newman will be one of 13 Chieftain girls going to the State meet in LaCrosse.

Tennis season ends at Sub-Sectionals

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain tennis team finished their season against tough competition at the Baldwin-Woodville Sub-Sectional.

The Chieftains ended up in sixth place as a team with conference rival Altoona placing first. Eau Claire Regis was a close second. The highlight of the day for Osceola came at the No. 4 singles spot where Erick Rosik came up with the Chieftains’ lone win of the day.

“Erik Rosik had the best day for us,” Osceola coach Beth Friedrichsen said. “He won his first SEE TENNIS, PAGE 25

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Sophomore Graham Hunt played at the No. 2 doubles slot this season with classmate Ollie Dressel. Hunt and Dressel will be two of the building blocks for the 2017 Chieftain tennis team.

The Osceola Chieftains golf squad just completed Regional play at Bloomer.

Although the team placed ninth and will not advance to Sectional play, the Chieftains do get a significant consolation prize. Alex Wolfe posted the second best Regional score at Bloomer with a 75 and qualified to play next week in the Sectionals at Lake Wissota golf course.

“Regionals were mostly teams from our conference so it was a tough field in Bloomer to play with for another week,” Osceola coach Andy Willeman said. “It really helped to play at Bloomer earlier in the year and know what to expect on the course. Alex (Wolfe) struggled to start the round but was able to keep his composure and play well for the majority of the round.

He was able to chip in for eagle on (hole) 10 which really gave him a lot of confidence for the remainder of the round.”

Last year Wolfe also qualified for Sectional play but his goal of getting to State ended there.

“I started out slow (at Bloomer) but by the end of the round my game was where I wanted it to be for Sectionals,” Wolfe said. “I’m looking to punch my ticket to University Ridge (State tournament) as I came up just short last year.”

Junior Tommy Cronick had a very good day on the Bloomer course shooting a 91.

Blake Cherveny shot a 109 and Cody Whittier a 116 to complete the Chieftain scoring.

Whittier, a senior, completed his Chieftain golfing career at Bloomer.

Cherveny is a sophomore and will be back for Osceola next season.

Somerset placed first as a team and Bloomer was second. Middle Border conference foes Amery and Baldwin-Woodville placed third and fourth respecSEE GOLF, PAGE 25

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Soccer team suffers first loss of the season

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain soccer team lost their first game after starting the season with an overall record of 10-0-3.

The streak was stopped in Hayward when the Chieftains just couldn’t consistently find the net although they had some good chances. The Hayward Hurricanes defeated the Chieftains 2-1.

Osceola recovered from the loss by holding off the Amery Warriors in Osceola two days later. Once again the final score was 2-1. Osceola is now 10-1-3 in Middle Border conference play and is 11-1-3 overall.

Hayward showed Osceola early in the game that they intended on breaking the Chieftain undefeated streak. One minute into the game the Hurricanes hit the net and put the Chieftains on their heels. Osceola got the equalizer 15 minutes into the game when Emily Smith received a crossing pass from Emily Shakal and hit the back of the net to tie the game at one goal each.

Hayward again took the

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Second baseman Amelia Dannenmueller applies the tag to a Barron runner during Osceola’s 14-3 win in the opening round of WIAA tournament play. Osceola lost in the second round to Prescott to end their season.

OHS softball falls in second round

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Chieftain Mikayla Peper fights to gain control of the ball with Amery’s Holly Brickel during second half action against the Warriors. Osceola defeated Amery 2-1 after falling to Hayward earlier in the week by the same score.

lead in the second half and although the Chieftains had some chances, they could not score again.

“We had many chance on breakaways, corners and a free kick in the final minute,” Smith said. “The ball was just

not rolling in our favor.”

Good teams will rise from adversity and that is exactly what the Chieftains did when the Amery Warriors came to Osceola with SEE SOCCER, PAGE 25

The tournament brackets appear to be accurate, at least for the Osceola Chieftain softball team.

Osceola opened Regional play as the six-seed and played the 11-seeded Barron Bears. The Chieftains took care of business with a 14-3 decision in the game, played in Osceola.

The win earned the Chieftains the right to challenge the Prescott Cardinals in Prescott.

Osceola had been shutout twice during the conference season by the Cardinals and tournament play was no different.

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“Overall we have had a great season and have nothing to hang our heads about,” Osceola coach Jake Krieser said.

“We proved to many that we are contenders in the Middle Border conference.”

In the first game of the tournament the Chieftains took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Ashley Hustad scored on a wild pitch. Osceola built their lead to 5-0 in the third after Sam Gibbs and Nicole Swanson started the inning with singles and scored on a triple

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Palmsteen scored on an RBI single by Mackenzie Quigley with Quigley scoring the fourth run of the inning.

After Barron scored a pair in the fourth the Chieftains matched their scoring with a deuce of their own. Ann Salewski and Gibbs both singled to start the inning and both came around to score.

After Barron cut the Chieftain advantage to 7-3, the Chieftains put the game away with four in the fifth and ended the game with three in the sixth to win 14-3. Rebecca Morrison led off the sixth with a single and scored on a double by Gibbs. Palmsteen provided the game-ender with a booming homerun to

left-centerfield.

Hannah Germain pitched a complete game to get the win, walking one and striking out three.

It was the same story against Prescott. The Chieftains could not solve the effective pitching of Kaili Wescott who threw goose eggs at the Chieftains for the third straight game. Osceola mustered just two hits off of the Cardinals righthander, one each by Hustad and Amelia Dannenmueller.

Despite the loss Dannenmueller was encouraged by the Chieftains improved play.

“We have come a long way as a team and as individuals since last year,” Dannenmueller said. “It’s been amazing watching everyone grow together as a team and in their own skills. Our only weakness this year was not being able to put together all the pieces, but I can’t wait till next year.”

Next year the Chieftains return all but one player.

“We will lose one senior, Kalley Neidermire, who was the rock of our team and held us together when times were tough,” Krieser said. “She will be greatly missed for her positive attitude and enthusiasm.”

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Girls shatter school records at Regionals/Sectionals

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

This time of year, you expect track and field records to fall. The teams are tapering off from their intense workouts and the athletes are primed to perform at their best.

This is exactly what happened to the St. Croix Falls Saints team the last couple of weeks.

The Saints had broken the school records in the 200m dash by Grace

Klein and the pole vault by Billie Webb at the conference meet and they were ready for more record breaking at the Regionals.

This time it was the relay teams that took center stage. The 400m, 800m and 1600m relay teams all broke school records at the Regional meet in Osceola.

Aly Frey, Ruthie Stewart, Alaina Driscoll and Grace Klein set the new standard in the 400m relay.

Driscoll, Stewart, Grace Klein and Sophie Klein got into the re-

cord books for the 800m relay and Stewart, Grace Klein, Sophie Klein and CJ Basacker set a new mark in the 1600m relay.

Don’t think that the Saints record breakers were resting on their laurels. At the Sectional meet, the St. Croix ladies made sure that the records set at Regionals were short-lived. All three records that had been set at Regionals were bettered at the Sectional SEE SCF TRACK, PAGE 28

Saints golfers complete year of improvement

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

At the start of the year it was realistic that the St. Croix Falls Saints golf team was not going to compete for a State berth. The team was in rebuilding mode and they lacked experience.

Instead of focusing on a State, or even a conference title, the Saints wanted to show improvement.

Mission accomplished.

“SCF Golf has had the best year in golf in recent memory,” head coach Shawn Gudmunsen said.

“The team improved steadily over the season and finished Regional play at Bloomer with a team personal (season) best at 389.”

St. Croix placed eighth as a team at Bloomer led by a great round by Chance Belisle who shot an 87. Senior Reagan Hoverman was next, shooting a 92.

Belisle and Hoverman were both

honored as all-conference golfers in the Lakeland conference this season.

Joseph Ward shot a 99, and Coby Halstrom and Thomas Penn both ended up with 111s.

For three seniors it was the last meet of their high school career.

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Saints beat Pirates 12-2

BY AMY LUESEBRINK-RAWLINGS SPORTS WRITER

The St. Croix Falls Saints are starting off the Division 3 playoffs like it’s a whole new season.

The Saints, seeded #2 in the division, took an early lead and never

looked back on Thursday against #7 seed Grantsburg, winning at home, 12-2.

With no outs, a wild pitch started the scoring for the Saints.

Tyler Henk, Brady Leahy and Jake Johnson plated in the first inning off ground ball RBIs by Alex

Johnson and Jake Johnson.

The Saints held Grantsburg scoreless in the first four innings while piling on their runs. They had eight runs in the first three innings. Four more runs came in SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 28

Surf and turf - wild style!

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he alarm on my cell didn’t have to wake me on the last day of the spring turkey season. When it went off I was leaving the driveway to hunt a new area. I had spent two hours scouting the woods the day before and calling but neither saw nor heard any turkeys. But walking through these woods I felt like I was in “Hunter’s Heaven!”

It was a 40-acre woods bordered on the west by a trout stream. The woods were unique because of mowed trails throughout, all connected, some as large and wide as roads that formed small woodlots the size of city blocks.

Wild River The owner had opened meadows, removed brush and allowed hay like Trails fields on the high ground but it was wild down in the lowlands and larger Jim Bennett wooded tracts along the stream where trails wound their way through.

I found a perfect mowed meadow with his neighbor’s thick woods to the south and a newly planted cornfield on the east with his woods behind me. As shooting hours opened I began some soft calling. In the first hour I increased my calls to gentle yelps but go no answers nor heard any gobbling. After the second hour, I decided it was time to move.

Walking along the edge of the cornfield I expected to see turkeys feeding. I expected to see them first but that didn’t happen. A large gobbler and 3 jakes were

already heading back on the mowed trail up top 200 yards away as I too back peddled to cover. I tried to make a fast move to cut them off, set up and call them in. I think I took the only trail that didn’t connect to the rest. Escorted by large mosquitoes from the lowland I went back to find another trail up top.

Once found I quickly guessed where I was and where the turkey had been, set up a decoy in another mowed glen and started to call. Again no answers so I pulled out another call and got more aggressive. I expected any bird to come from my left, in the direction I had seen the other turkeys and was surprised to spot a big Jake peering at me 20 yards to my right. It had walked down the trail silently wanting to find the lyrical lady sending out love calls.

It was decision time. Sitting against a tree in grassy cover with a couple shrubs on either side I knew the turkey hadn’t identified me yet. With the gun across my lap I simply let the call and striker fall and raised the gun slowly. The turkey didn’t move. One shot tipped him and brought on an attack by the other Jake with him.

Picture taken, now looking at my phone I saw that my friend the Fish Whisperer was coming over from North Branch to go trout fishing whether I was done turkey hunting or not. Last night I assured him I would be because he had found a stream full of fat brook trout and browns that didn’t receive enough SEE BENNETT, PAGE 27

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BOYS GOLF June 6: State.

Osceola Chieftain and St. Croix Falls Saints Golf Results May 24, 2016 Regionals - At Bloomer 18-holes – Team Results 1) Somerset 317 2) Bloomer 319 3) Amery 331 4) Baldwin-Woodville 342 5) St. Croix Central 348 6) Prescott 355 7) Ellsworth 359 8) St. Croix Falls 389 9) Osceola 391 10) Barron 416 Osceola Individuals Alex Wolfe 75 Tommy Cronick 91 Blake Cherveny 109 Cody Whittier 116 St. Croix Falls Individuals Chance Belisle 87 Reagan Hoverman 92 Joseph Ward 99 Coby Halstrom 111 Medalist, Austin Perry, Somerset, 74.

Sectional individual qualifiers Alex Wolfe, Osceola, 74 Drew Malecek, St. Croix Central, 81 Jared Tilton, St. Croix Central, 83 Bailey Benck, Prescott, 85

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OHS Softball Round 2 – WIAA Playoffs Osceola at Prescott (unofficial) May 26, 2016 Osceola Batting AB R H RBI Dannemuller 2 0 1 0 Hustad 2 0 1 0 Morrison 2 0 0 0 Salewski 2 0 0 0 Gibbs 1 0 0 0 Palmsteen 2 0 0 0 Swanson 2 0 0 0 Quigley 2 0 0 0 Germain 2 0 0 0 Totals 17 0 2 0 Prescott BattingAB R H RBI Hoopingarner 4 1 0 0 Ho Miner 4 1 2 1 Miller 2 2 1 0 Wescott 3 1 2 0 Murphy 3 1 1 0 Ha Miner 3 2 1 3 Brewnell 3 1 2 2 Cary 3 1 2 1 Zuchlsdorf 1 0 0 0 Totals 26 10 11 7 Prescott Pitching IP H R ER BB SO Wescott (W) 5 2 0 0 1 5 Osceola Pitching IP H R ER BB SO Germain (L) 4 1/3 11 10 6 3 1 Score by Inning 1 2 3 4 5 F OHS 0 0 0 0 0 0 PHS 4 0 3 1 2 10

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Osceola and St. Croix Falls Track Results Regionals – At Osceola May 23, 2016 Points awarded for top eight place finishers First place finishers – and Osceola (OHS) and St. Croix Falls (SCF) place winners Team Standings – Girls 1) Osceola 175.33 2) Amery 96.33 3) Prescott 78 4) Saint Croix Falls 77.50 5) St. Croix Central 76.83 6) Ellsworth 74 7) Baldwin-Woodville 63 8) Durand 30 9) Somerset 28 Girl’s events 100-meter dash – 1, Paige Ellefson, OHS, 12.70. 7, Sam Bents, OHS, 13.57.

200-meter dash – 1, Aly Reuvers, Ellsworth, 27.09. 2, Alaina Driscoll, SCF, 27.65. 3, Taylor Ellefson, OHS, 28.00.

5, Geena Challeen, OHS, 29.16. 6, Anna Swanson, OHS, 29.48.

400-meter dash – 1, Sophie Klein, SCF, 1:01.83. 4, Mickey Gearin, OHS, 1:03.74.

5, Anna Swanson, OHS, 1:03.83. 6, CJ Basacker, OHS, 1:07.26.

800-meter run – 1, Alicia Monson, Amery, 2:25.05. 3, Mickey Gearin, OHS, 2:26.84. 5, Mattea Johnson, OHS, 2:32.36.

1600-meter run – 1, Alicia Monson, Amery, 5:21.35. 7, Anna Klein, SCF, 5:53.71.

3200-meter run – 1, Alicia Monson, Amery, 11:45.34. 6, Madison Roemhild, OHS, 13:41.77. 8, Madalyn Bollig, SCF, 14:13.80.

100-meter hurdles – 1, Jennifer

Kleinschmidt 73 4 Kleinschmidt, Prescott Prescott, 15 15.73.

4, Grace Ulrich, OHS, 16.84. 7, Lauren Borst, SCF, 18.18.

300-meter hurdles – 1, Hannah Salami, OHS, 47.68. 5, Grace Ulrich, OHS, 50.78.

400-meter relay – 1, OHS, (Paige Ellefson, Taylor Ellefson, Lauren Smith, Savannah Rivard), 51.27. 4, SCF, (Aly Frey, Ruthie Stewart, Alaina Driscoll, Grace Klein), 52.35.

800-meter relay – 1, OHS, (Hannah Salami, Paige Ellefson, Lauren Smith, Savannah Rivard), 1:47.45. 2, SCF, (Alaina Driscoll, Sophie Klein, Ruthie Stewart, Grace Klein), 1:48.08.

1600-meter relay – 1, SCF, (Grace Klein, CJ Basacker, Ruthie Stewart, Sophie Klein), 4:06.74. 2, OHS, (Hannah Salami, Mickey Gearin, Lauren Smith, Savannah Rivard), 4:09.88.

3200-meter relay – 1, Prescott, (Molly Sweet, Samantha Ritter, Hailey Hillman, Annika Carlson), 10:09.59. 2, SCF, (Addie McCurdy, Autumn Hansen, CJ Basacker, Anna Klein), 10:29.63. 6, OHS, (Alyssa Anderson, Mariah Gaglio, Emily Robinson, Madison Roemhild), 11:57.26.

High jump – 1, Kelsey Pederson, Baldwin-Woodville, 4-11. 2, Brooke Bents, OHS, 4-11. 8 (tie), Linnaea Wallis, OHS, 4-4.

Pole vault – 1, Mickey Gearin, OHS, 10-0. 3, Billie Webb, SCF, 8-6. 4, Anja Erickson, SCF, 8-0. 5, Savannah Rivard, OHS, 7-6. 7 (tie), Aly Frey, SCF, 7-6.

Long jump – 1, Lauren Smith, OHS, 16-7.5. 2, Sam Bents, OHS, 16-2.75. 7, Hannah Salami, OHS, 15-2.75.

Triple jump – 1, Allie Helgeson, OHS, 34-8.5. 4, Jess Bjerke, OHS, 32-10.5. 7, Addie McCurdy, SCF, 32-3.5.

Shot put – 1, Kaija Newman, OHS, 38-4.

6, Megan Merricks, OHS, 30-5.25. 7, Emma Wondra, SCF, 30-4.5.

Discus – 1, Destinee Haas, BaldwinWoodville, 140-3. 3, Katie Haase, OHS, 106-5. 5, Emma Wondra, 92-2. 7, Marie Haase, OHS, 91-9.

Team Standings – Boys 1) Osceola 158.50 2) Amery 121 3) St. Croix Central 97.50 4) Ellsworth 91.50 5) Durand 61 6) Prescott 52 7) Somerset 50 8) Saint Croix Falls 33.50 9) Baldwin-Woodville 33 Boy’s events 100-meter dash – 1, Ethan Ellingsworth, OHS, 11.14. 3, Austin Fox, OHS, 11.55.

200-meter dash – 1, Karter Kurth, Durand, 22.87. 5, Jeremy Winkelman, OHS, 23.66. 6, Eli Tuttle, OHS, 23.83.

400-meter dash – 1, Xavier Motley, Ellsworth, 51.49. 4, Cal Germain, OHS, 53.89. 7, Tony DeLuca, SCF, 55.14.

800-meter run – 1, Nolan Schock, Prescott, 2:03.17. 7, Matt LaMirande, SCF, 2:14.33.

1600-meter run – 1, Tom Stein, Baldwin-Woodville, 4:45.39. 2, Brayden Richison, OHS, 4:48.09.

3200-meter run – 1, Phillip Pena, Prescott, 10:19.73. 5, Caleb Williams, OHS, 10:59.95.

110-meter hurdles – 1, Jason Bents, OHS, 15.52. 5, Lee Erickson, OHS, 16.04.

8, Gabe Baier, OHS, 18.45.

300-meter hurdles – 1, Brady Williquett, St Croix Central, 40.75.

2, Jason Bents, OHS, 42.20. 3, Cole Refsnider, OHS, 43.09. 4, Jacob Johnson, OHS, 44.24.

400-meter relay – 1, Amery, (Cody Thomsen, Max Goulet, James Baillargeon, Lance Waalen), 44.10. 2, OHS, (Austin Fox, Tucker Hazzard, Teddy Gildersleeve, Ethan Ellingsworth), 44.91. 7, SCF, (Ryan Peltz, Isiah Hoggatt, Cole Webb, Tyler Bushweiler), 50.75.

800-meter relay – 1, Amery, (Cody Thomsen, Max Goulet, Matt Goodrum, Lance Waalen), 1:31.68. 2, OHS, (Austin Fox, Cole Rennaker, Tucker Hazzard, Ethan Ellingsworth), 1:33.49. 5, SCF, (Tony DeLuca, Isiah Hoggatt, Roderick Hoggatt, Spencer Steek), 1:38.01.

1600-meter relay – 1, Ellsworth, (Carter Schutz, Blake Hoyer, Wyatt Roed, Xavier Motley), 3:27.14. 3, OHS, (Jason Bents, Cal Germain, Cole Rennaker, Tucker Hazzard), 3:32.00. 5, SCF, (Tony DeLuca, Spencer Steek, Matt LaMirande, Roderick Hoggatt), 3:36.87.

3200-meter relay – 1, Prescott, (Nolan Schock, Bobby Barksdale, Cody Hauenstein, Phillip Pena), 8:29.44. 6, OHS, (Evan Wright, Preston McManamy, Ryan Rogers, Caleb Williams), 9:13.62. 7, SCF, (Noah Berg, Keith Murphy, Josey Wilson, Matt LaMirande), 9:35.39.

High jump – 1, Ethan Ellingsworth, OHS, 6-0. 4, Jacob Johnson, OHS, 5-7. 6, Cole Rennaker, OHS, 5-4.

Pole vault, 1, Shawn Waalen, Amery, 12-0. 3 (tie), Jacob Johnson, OHS, 10-6.

3 (tie), Garrett Bergmann, SCF, 10-6. 6, Ryan Rogers, OHS, 10-6.

Long jump – 1, Brett Schulte, Amery, 20-5.5. 6, Teddy Gildersleeve, OHS, 18-5. 7, Jake Campbell, 18-2.5.

Triple jump – 1, Trevor Nelson, St Croix Central, 41-8. 4, Roderick Hoggatt, SCF, 40-6.25. 5, Lee Erickson, OHS, 40-4. 6, Tray Scott, OHS, 39-7.

Shot put – 1, Elijah Newton, Amery, 499.75. 2, Tanner Johnson, OHS, 48-8.75.

3, Evan Adams, OHS, 47-5.25. 4, Cole Riemer, OHS, 47-3. 7, Caleb Gearhart, SCF, 43-3.5.

Discus – 1, Elijah Newton, Amery, 137-4.

3, Devin Stenglein, OHS, 118-6. 4, Caleb Gearhart, SCF, 115-5. 7, Cole Riemer, OHS, 112-2.

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ATHLETES: Olympic winners FROM PAGE 12

jav first , shot put third, 100m run fifth; Jason Neidermire 100m run fourth, 200m run first; Amy Pickard 50m Run fith, mini jav second, shot put third; Jarvis Warwas 100m run sixth, mini jav fourth; Alex Hansen 200m run fourth , 400m run second, softball throw fourth.

Advancing to State in Stevens Point in June are: Steven Kicker of Osceola in 200m, 100m, and running long jump; Jackson Bean of Osceola in 100m, 400m and softball throw; Jason Neidermire of East Farmington in 200m; Crystal Fougner of Amery in 1500m and shot put; Makinzie Miller of Osceola in mini javelin, and Amy Pickard of Amery in mini javelin.

Polk County Special Olymnpic Aquatics also

competed in Chippewa Falls.

Nicole Abrahamson, 25m freestyle relay second, 4x25m freestyle relay third, 50m backstroke third; Heather Erickson 100m freestyle second, 50m freestyle first; Natasha Gorne 25m, freestyle fourth, 50m backstroke fifth; Ricky Lund 15m unassisted first, 25m freestyle first, Anna Schwendeman 25m backstroke third, 25m freestyle first, 4x25m freestyle relay third; Behtany Schwendeman 25m backstroke sixth, 4x25m freestyle third, 50m freestyle participant; Emma Schwendeman 25m backstroke first, 4x25m freestyle relay third, 50m freestyle third.

Advancing to State are Nicole Abrahamson, Anna Schwendeman, Bethany Schwendeman and Emma Schwendeman.

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Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial partner to help local family obtain dream Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial are partnering in Frederic to build a home alongside a local family through the Thrivent Builds Homes program.

Thrivent members and others will volunteer alongside the homeowners to help build the home. To support safe, decent, and affordable housing in Frederic Thrivent has awarded $50,000 to support construction and local Thrivent members will also help raise additional funds.

Habitat for Humanity recipient families come from different backgrounds and have different stories, but they are all similar in their desire for a safe, decent place to

live.

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity works with such families in the local community to provide a “hand-up” to permanent housing solutions. This year they are partnering with Thrivent Financial to help another family build a foundation for a brighter future.

Thrivent Builds Homes is one of three Thrivent Builds programs which partners the financial, volunteer and advocacy resources of Thrivent Financial with the affordable housing construction leadership of Habitat for Humanity.

Thrivent Builds Homes focuses on building new homes alongside Habitat partner families who pay a no-profit mortgage

City of Trails Trail Run inaugural half-marathon Registration is open for all June 11 City of Trails Trail Run races, including the all new 13.1 Trail Half-Marathon.

The City of Trails Trail Run is in its 12th year and offers something for everyone including a Lil’ Hiker Hustle, 1k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon. Teams of co-workers and friends gather for a chance to win the “Golden Boot” awarded to the largest team. A discounted family rate is available.

The races begin at St. Croix Falls Middle School. The Half Marathon starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Baby Mammoth 1K Kids Trail Run (ages 5-12). The 5K and 10K Trail Run start simultaneously at 9 a.m. The free Lil’ Hiker Hustle for 2-4 year olds will begin immediately after the conclusion of the 5K and 10K races.

Detailed City of Trails racing event information is available at www.cityoftrails5k.com. Registration forms can be downloaded at this website or picked up at the St. Croix Falls City Hall. Race day registration opens at 7 a.m.

for their home as well as contribute hundreds of sweat equity hours in the construction process.

Thrivent Builds Repairs is a program that focuses on helping complete external repairs on existing homes and Thrivent Builds Worldwide sends teams of volunteers across the country or across the globe to build homes with recipient families.

Cris Moore, Wealth Advisor with Thrivent Financial said “The Thrivent Builds program provides us with more options to serve our area.

The support we receive from the local community for projects like this is overwhelming and we look forward to working together in 2016.”

“The Thrivent Builds partnership is helping Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity increase the number of families served in our community by helping increase our capacity,” said Patricia A Kytola, president executive eirector of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity. “We are so grateful for Thrivent’s support of our efforts to both build homes and repair homes in partnership with families in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing. Together, we are changing a family’s life and strengthening the community.”

Kytola stated, “It takes many volunteer hours to raise a house. This summer Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, partnering with Robert Johnson and Habitat will be hosting fundraisers and raising the

money to raise the rafters and build the walls.

This is a church project in their parking lot and then prebuilt walls are transported to the job site. Ten to 20 of the members stay in the area at a local church or fire station and will be spending the week of July 11 erecting the walls.”

Polk Burnett Electric Co-op volunteers will be volunteering two days at the site and Habitat for Humanity International “Care-A-Vanners” will be on site during the last two weeks in July and again in August.

Thrivent volunteers will be coming on certain days and normal volunteer days will be Thursday and Saturday starting in July.

On May 22 the ground was broken for the Robert Johnson home at 603 Benson Road in Frederic.

People in attendance included Frederic Village President James Meyer, Thrivent wealth advisor Cris Moore, Ed Dombrock of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Hudson, Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity board members David and Judy Weiss of Osceola, Grant Burdick of Frederic and Steve Christian of Grantsburg, future homeowner Robert Johnson, his mother and sister and Wild Rivers Habitat executive director Patricia A Kytola, plus numerous friends, co-workers, and relatives from around the area.

To learn more and get involved, visit www.

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TOUR: Sajna, Hansen to participate in youth tour to Washington D.C. FROM PAGE 7

the better, providing “comfort, safety, communication and means for increased productivity. Overall, through the power of electricity, our community and ultimately our world has been able to evolve and progress into the modern era we know today.”

Sajna plans to pursue a career in international affairs, and wrote, “I’ve always been fascinated with the global picture and how the nuances of each political government impacts the cultures and citizens within their nation. Through diplomacy and understanding of cultures, I strive to excel in this arena

and influence positive change to impact the lives of people worldwide … The opportunity to travel to and experience our nation’s political center would be remarkable and extraordinary.”

In his essay, Hansen wrote that electricity has greatly benefited businesses in his hometown.

“From the bank to the movie theater, electricity has boosted my town in many ways…. (and) having electricity in food places … has helped make the town I live in much more enjoyable.”

He also wrote that he’s never been to Washington, D.C. and would enjoy learning more about our nation’s Capital.

“I want to be able to go places and find out what the people have to say, not just what television has to say.”

“As a rural electric co-op, Polk-Burnett is pleased to support youth leadership opportunities for the sons and daughters of our members, according to our cooperative principles,” said General Manager Steve Stroshane.

Polk-Burnett’s Youth Tour program does not affect electric rates; it is funded with unclaimed capital credits that otherwise would be forfeited to the state.

– Submitted by Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

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Since I really like green beans and beets, when I saw that they Wild Chow had a green bean salad with beets and goat cheese, I could hardly Lisa Erickson wait to get my food.

I have been known to embarrass my family when I order all vegetables or beg another family member to order an item I want to try so we can taste everything. However, why does everyone end up asking for a taste of my food?

When my salad arrived, all I saw was green beans and cherry tomatoes in a mason jar. Then, the waitress shook the jar and it turned bright purplish-pink. The color transformation was shocking—not at all what I expected! There wasn’t a speck of green or red left in the jar. I opened the jar and stabbed a green bean with my fork. Wow! It was strange to be eating out of a mason jar with a fork, but I didn’t care after the first bite. It was beautiful and delicious. My husband and I fought over who got the last bite. He wasn’t as crazy about my other dish, which was pickled rhubarb, radishes, and carrots with marinated cheese curds—all the more for me!

We left the restaurant smiling. My daughter and I sat in the back seat trying to figure out the amount of ingredients so we could recreate the bean salad at home. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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seven athletes in six events for the State meet to be held in LaCrosse.

Osceola was led by junior Ethan Ellingsworth who placed first in the 100m and the high jump and teamed up with Austin Fox, Cole Rennaker and Tucker Hazzard to win the 800m relay. Ellingsworth was also a part of the 400m relay team with Fox, Hazzard and Teddy Gildersleeve that placed third. Jason Bents qualified for State in the 110m hurdles by placing third. Devin Stenglein personal best throw of 144â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-6â&#x20AC;? in the discus punched his ticket to State with a third place finish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys competed well and had a great Sectional meet,â&#x20AC;? Osceola boys coach Rick Stewart summarized.

The girls will be competing in eight of the 18 events at State. Osceola placed first in three events at Sectionals as Mickey Gearin won the pole vault and the 400m relay and 800m relay teams did likewise. The 400m relay team was made up of Paige Ellefson, Taylor Ellefson, Lauren Smith and Savannah Rivard. The 800m relay team was Smith, Rivard, Paige Ellefson and Hannah Salami.

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round match against Ameryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kolten Espinosa. This was super exciting since he had played Espinosa twice this season, beating him once and losing to him the last time, so it was so fun to watch him win at Sub-Sectionals and earn the only two points we had as a team.â&#x20AC;?

Travis Bentler played at No.1 singles and played well against Altoona. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have never seen Travis play as well as he did (last Tuesday),â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He may not agree with me, but it is the truth, he did not give the Altoona kid an easy match and I am really proud of what he did and how far he has come this year with his tennis game.

More experience will do wonders for him.â&#x20AC;?

Diego Lowney, Chieftains No. 2 singles player got paired up against Eau Claire Regis. Although Lowney lost the match Friedrichsen likes the progress that he has shown this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diego sure has come a long way and has learned a great deal,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diego is going to have an amazing year next year. I can hardly wait.â&#x20AC;?

Bryce Johnson (No. 3 singles) played a tough three set match against Baldwin-Woodville before falling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great lesson in mental toughness and persistence for Bryce,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen summarized.

Cody Struemke and Mitch Ogren fell to Baldwin-Woodville in the No.1 doubles match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been a tough team all year for them and they played well,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their serves were on; they just struggled with a team that has played far more tennis.â&#x20AC;?

Graham Hunt and Ollie Dressel were defeated in the No. 2 doubles slot as they could not overcome a strong tandem from Altoona. Carter Rasmusen and Nick Stroshane fell in the No.3 doubles match.

Although Osceola did not put a lot of wins on the board this season, Friedrichsen feels that they made significant gains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking forward to these boys playing some tennis this summer and getting the experience that they are lacking when they match up against teams like Regis and Altoona,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really fun season.â&#x20AC;?

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tively. These teams will advance to Sectional play next week.

The top four golfers not on a qualifying team will also bring their game to Sectionals. Wolfe was the top individual qualifier with a 75. Drew Malecek (81) and Jared Tilton (83), both of St. Croix Central, and Prescottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bailey Benck (85) were also individual qualifiers. All golfers will have a chance to qualify for the State tournament in Madison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be tough to get through from Sectionals to State,â&#x20AC;? Willeman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but Alex is really playing the best golf heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played all year so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to see what kind of a score he can post (this) week at Lake Wissota.â&#x20AC;?

SOCCER: Girls lose one FROM PAGE 18

the intention of handing Osceola its second straight loss. Osceola took advantage of a strong south wind at their backs in the first half to gain a two goal lead. Misty Swisher netted the first goal of the game 22 minutes into the contest. Smith put one just under the crossbar 15 minutes later to put Osceola on top 2-0. The two goal Osceola lead remained until the second half.

With Amery having the advantage of the wind after intermission, the Warriors got back into the game with a goal 15 minutes into the second half.

McKenzie Ruud converted in a scramble in front of the Osceola net to cut the Chieftain lead to 2-1 with 30 minutes left in the game.

Osceolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense held strong and did not allow the Warriors to tie it up. Osceola completed MBC play earlier this week and will begin WIAA tournament play June 2 in Osceola. The Chieftains are seeded second and will host the seven-seeded Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks.

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the 2017 team.

“The Saints hope to continue the momentum of this year into next year,” Gudmunsen said.

“The key is to continue to play over the summer and have fun doing it.

Thanks for a great golf season SCF Golfers.”

Of course individual scores and team stand-

ings are two measures of how the team did.

There are other hidden factors that cannot be measured by strokes or places “Golf played a huge part in my life through high school,” Hoverman said. “I made some new friends, played a sport that I love, and had more

fun and created more memories than I can even explain. I will be forever grateful for what SCF golf did for me. I see SCF golf doing well in the future, our coaches will make us a player in the conference standings next year and I have a lot of faith in them in terms of doing great things.”

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that they continue to play this life-long sport the rest of their lives,” Gudmunsen said. “Reagan was a solid team mem-

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BASEBALL: Saints beat Pirates 12-2 in playoffs fourth innings. Pitcher Brady Leahy easily took care of the Grantsburg lineup. Leahy gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out six during his five innings of work.

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during the fourth and the Saints, up 12-0, held strong letting only two runs slip in for Grantsburg to end the game in five innings.

Saints Tyler Henk racked up three RBIs on three hits for St. Croix Falls Saints. He singled in the first, third, and

nings, walked one, struck out none, and allowed three runs.

This win takes St. Croix Falls to the second round of the Division 3 playoffs. It will be #1 Unity playing #4 Cumberland at Unity and #3 Clayton/Turtle Lake vs St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Falls on Tuesday, May 31.

Marking the fourth traffic fatality in Polk County this year, motorcyclist Michael Hagman died from injuries sustained in a May 9 motorcycle crash in the Town of Beaver.

According to the Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, no one saw the crash, but evidence suggested that Hagman was driving north on County Road T when the crash occurred. The motorcycle left a long skid mark prior to going down, but at this time it is unknown why the driver attempted to stop.

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roadway with the driver also in the roadway a short distance away. The driver, Michael Hagman, 36, Turtle Lake, received serious, potentially life threatening, injuries and was flown from the scene to Luther Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire.

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Ruthie Stewart receives the baton from Sophie Klein in a school record breaking performance in the 800m relay at Regionals in Osceola. St. Croix broke three school records at Regionals and re-broke four recent school records at Sectionals in Medford.

St. Croix qualified in three events for the State meet by placing third in each event.

The 800m relay team of Driscoll, Stewart, Sophie Klein and Grace Klein will be out to break the school record again.

The 1600m relay team of Basacker, Stewart, Sophie Klein and Grace Klein will also have their sights set on a new SCF standard.

Sophie Klein also qualified to compete at State in the 400m.

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St. Croix will wrap up their 2016 track and field season by competing in three events at the State meet in LaCrosse June 3-4.

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