The sun 06 08 16

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016

Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

VOL. 118 NO. 45 www.osceolasun.com $1.00

SPORTS: Osceola girls track finishes 11th at state. PAGE 12

Old-fashioned base ball at Braves Field

SUBMITTED

The St. Croixs during a game last year versus Northfield.

The St. Croix Base Ball Club will face the Quicksteps Base Ball Club in an 1860s vintage baseball game at Braves Field in Osceola on July 10, at 3 p.m.

The game, organized by the nonprofit Taylors Falls Historical Society and the 1855 WHC Folsom House Historic Site, will immediately follow the conclusion of the Osceola Braves home game.

The teams will wear period uniforms and period equipment as well as following the rules of the game as it was in the 1860s.

This style of play would have been the same game that the soldiers of the Civil War played, as well as the early settlers of the St. Croix Valley.

The event is free to the public.

SUZANNE LINDGREN |THE SUN

Rhubarb Days

Osceola First Princess Samantha Gibbs paints the face of Lyla Hawkins, 4, at Rhubarb Days. Hawkins was visiting from Atlanta, Ga with her family.

Body found in yard deemed suicide

Expansion of grocery around corner

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Ground will be broken June 14, signaling the start of work on the expansion of Dick’s Fresh Market in downtown Osceola. The project, now years in the making, has already spurred other changes nearby such as the relocation of the Open Cupboard food shelf.

Owner Doug Reinhart first mentioned plans for potential expansion to the village in 2013, and as the economic recovery began to look more secure, discussions evolved into plans.

But planning the significant expansion of a store’s square footage in SEE GROCERY, PAGE 11

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

SEH

A map shows areas planned for expansion, the portion of Second Avenue that will be discontinued, and the new and former sites of the Open Cupboard. Construction at Dick’s Fresh Market is expected to begin in mid June and wrap up in late fall.

Some of the mystery behind the body of a California man found in an Osceola yard in February was explained May 26, when Osceola Police Chief Ron Pedrys and District Attorney Dan Steffen announced that the death was self-inflicted.

Police had discovered the body of Dennis Anderson, 67, Bakersfield, Calif., on Feb. 3 based on a tip from a caller. An initial post-mortem examination established that Anderson had died of a single puncture wound in the chest.

The May announce-

ment was the first official comment authorities have made regarding the incident since February.

“As a result of the extensive investigation into the death of Dennis Anderson,” Steffen and Pedrys wrote in the news release, “… there has been a final determination that there will be no criminal charges filed in this matter.”

After reviewing the scene where Anderson’s body was found, interviewing friends and family, and studying the evidence available, including results from the State Crime Lab and the final autopsy results, SEE BODY, PAGE 11

19.5 ACRE FARM - OUTBUILDINGS GALORE! $229,000

Hobby or horse farm close to town. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home just north of Deer Lake.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...

NEWS 715-294-2314 editor@osceolasun.com

ADVERTISING 715-294-2314 sales@osceolasun.com

1791 140th Avenue St. Croix Falls, WI PUBLIC NOTICES 715-294-2314 sales@osceolasun.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS 715-294-2314 office@osceolasun.com

Bruce Seagren (612) 396-1106 seagrenb@gmail.com FindYourLakePlace.com BREAKING NEWS, UPDATES Whenever, wherever you are!

Scan me with your smartphone

2

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

Wannigan shenanigans

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

SUBMITTED

OIS Students of the Month

Students of the Month at Osceola Intermediate School were: Lisa Anderson, third grade; Allandra Jorgenson, fourth grade and Destiny Jeske, fifth grade.

Ear, nose, throat doc joins OMC Osceola Medical Center has announced the addition of Derek Schmidt, MD to the ear, nose and throat specialty. He joined the roster of OMC providers at the beginning of June.

Schmidt is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School with a specialty in otolaryngology, or ear, nose and throat diseases. He completed his internship

in surgery at the Hennepin County Medical Center, and his residency at the University of Minnesota. He is also board certified in otolaryngology.

He is also an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the ENT department. Schmidt said, “I Derek Schmidt, MD

SEE DOC, PAGE 10

Delivering Your Community Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

<www.osceolasun.com>

TE! VOLUNTEER! A N O D ıʲ²ƖLJ ˶ƖʽƓ ² [ƖʚʚƖȇDZ

a

c

STORE OPENING OSCEOLA !

EN D O F JU NE 2016

&

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 11am to 4pm 120 CASCADE STREET NORTH - OSCEOLA

715.294.4074 DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. Funds raised by your donated items help not-for-profit Adoray Home Health & Hospice serve patients with life-limiting illness in our communities.

other concerns raised

by Cross, who wondered about the ultimate destination of money for the parade, Music on the Overlook and other sponsorships.

“These events have given St. Croix Falls a reputation for having the best and biggest in free summer concerts in the St Croix River Valley,” said McBride. “Parade fees, sponsorships and grants go towards the operating budget for Wannigan Days that includes nearly $10,000 in talent, over $5,000 in promotions, $5,000 in fireworks, $2,000 in tents, chairs and onsite expenses and many substantial behind the scenes costs donated by the City of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls.”

Traditions altered?

Cross also worried that traditions were being altered with what seems to be a new tagline, “The River Spirit Celebration,” added to Wannigan Days and the removal of the Miss St. Croix Falls Pageant from the festival.

“Wannigan Days is the history between St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls,

going back to the logrolling era,” Cross said. She felt the River Spirit Celebration should be turned into a separate event and promoted as such.

McBride believes Wannigan Days customs are mostly unbroken.

“The name of our 58th two-city celebration is ‘Wannigan Days – the River Spirit Celebration,’” he said. “The website is wannigans.com.

There is no confusion, there are not two events and the traditions are intact.”

And it was pageant organizers, said McBride, who elected to hold their event later in the summer.

“The Wannigan Days event did not make this decision,” he said.

Since the City of St. Croix Falls is not directly involved in planning the event, McBride encouraged those with comments, suggestions or concerns to contact organizers through the website, wannigans.com.

“We will make every effort to listen to and work with community members,” he said.

e s u o H n e Op

Cupboard The Open

Volunteers Needed!

Ask for Sheila, Nancy or Sonya Visit www.adoray.org/ treasures

“Great used goods at pennywise prices! ”

d

Adoray’s Treasures From The Heart

SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

“Wannigan Days is only a success at the overlook,” Kathy Cross told St. Croix Falls city council members last week.

“Business has decreased on the south end of downtown.”

d

Now Accepting Donations of new and gently used clothing and household and vintage items.

Has moving the heart of Wannigan Days slightly upriver left business owners down Washington Street high and dry?

Kathy Cross, owner of the St. Croix Tavern, believes so.

“Wannigan Days is only a success at the Overlook,” she told St. Croix Falls city council members last week.

“Business has decreased on the south end of downtown.”

Cross estimates that she’s lost between $5,000 and $6,000 over the last three years and said other businesses at the south end of main street are losing revenue they’ve historically counted on.

Wannigan Days organizer Woody McBride disputes some of these claims, telling the Sun that the summer festival has doubled in community participation, sponsorship and attendance in recent years. This year the parade boasts 100 entries, the craft fair will have 70 vendors and attendance is expected to be between 5,000 and 10,000 depending on weather.

“The community and local businesses as a whole overwhelmingly love our city events at the beautiful overlook park with its wonderful river views,” he said.

Technically, he added, the event has moved 50 feet north and one half block to the west.

“In years past city events were in the back alley or parking lots but we have long outgrown that,” he said. “There are other bars affiliated with city events that support and sponsor these events in many ways both with elbow grease and money … (and) they are not even located on main street.

There is plenty of room for a business to take advantage of the big influx of people, fun and energy coming to town all summer for events. I hope the St.Croix Tavern can join the fun.”

Where does the money go?

McBride addressed

Adoray ’s

treasures from the heart Shop ¦Donate ¦Volunteer www.adoray.org

The community is invited to the open house of the new food shelf building on June 12, from 1 - 4 p.m. Please join us for refreshments and a tour of the facility.

&

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

3

www.osceolasun.com

MONTHLY RiverBucks program The Osceola High School girls soccer team has been chosen as the June 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. The visitor center is located at 401 North Hamilton Street in St. Croix Falls. FFI: (715) 4832274.

JUNE 9-11 New Life Christian garage sale A mission team from New Life Christian Community will be traveling to the Tapestries of Life Orphanage in Mexico in July and is raising money for Mercy Ministry Day. Bags of food, clothes and necessities are distributed to people in nearby towns. The garage sale will be at 2340 90th Avenue, between Osceola and Dresser. Thursday-Friday, 9 to 5 and Saturday, 9 to 3.

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.

Polk Burnett retired educators The Polk-Burnett Retired educators invite all retired educators and spouses, administrators and support staff to the June general meeting at Bone Lake Lutheran Church at 11:30 a.m.

Please call your contact person if you plan to attend.

JUNE 10 The St. Croix Valley Orches-

raising supper from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the church to help raise funds to pave their parking lot.

Free will donation.

JUNE 17

Vintage baseball game A vintage 1860s baseball game between the St. Croix Base Ball Club and the Quicksteps Base Ball Clup will take place at Oakey Park in Osceola at 3 p.m.

Everyone is invited to this free event.

JUNE 11

Pet Showcase Tractor Supply Company in St. Croix Falls will host local animal groups during an event to encourage pet adoptions and support families raising pets and livestock. Northwoods Humane Society will be onsite from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

JUNE 12

Private Garden welcomes visitors Kevin Schumann is opening his gardens for public viewing from 1 p.m. to 5: p.m. The home gardens at 691 West Street in Taylors Falls (across from the elementary school) feature an extensive peony collection including many varieties of herbaceous, intersectional and tree peonies. There is no charge for the event.

Coffee Walk

Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the St. Croix River Valley with some coffee, conversation, and a morning walk next to the St. Croix River. Park rangers from the National Park Service will lead these walks, with coffee provided, on every other Sunday through October 16.

Meet the park ranger at 9 a.m. at the St. Croix Falls Lions Park located one mile north of downtown St. Croix Falls, on State Highway 87, to walk the Indian Head Flowage Trail. FFI: Call the St. Croix River Visitor Center at (715) 483-2274.

JUNE 13

Scandia Community Band The Scandia Community Band will perform at 1:30 p.m. in the bandstand located in Marine on St. Croix. Subsequent concerts will be the second Mondays in July and August. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music at no charge.

JUNE 16 First Baptist Church fundraiser

Orchestra summer concert

Osceola Mainstreet Skate Park

tra 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.

First Baptist Church in Taylors Falls will be having a fundCongratulations to

SCRMC Salad Luncheon Volunteer Partners and staff at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls will be having their annual salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls High School.

Brian Wicklund concert 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.

Proof at the ArtBarn St. Croix ArtBarn Theatre, Osceola, will present the 2001 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Proof, by David Auburn at 7:30 p.m. The Tony-award winner is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius and the power of love. The cast includes ArtBarn veterans Jon Aton, Gabrielle Ford, Brady Langer and Danette Roberts. For general admission tickets, call (715) 2942787. ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, east of the Osceola Middle School.

JUNE 18 Proof at the ArtBarn St. Croix ArtBarn Theatre, Osceola, will present the 2001 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Proof, by David Auburn at 7:30 p.m. The Tony-award winner is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius and the power of love. For general admission tickets, call (715) 294-2787.

ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, east of the Osceola Middle School.

JUNE 20 Christian Women’s Connection The River Valley Christian Women’s Connection will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church. Make your reservations by June 14, (715) 554-2330 or (651) 592-7416. There is a fee.

JUNE 23 Project Red Volunteer to be a Riverine Early Detector. Learn which invasive species threaten our waterways and how to spot them.

JUNE 24-26 Volunteer infantry reenactment The 3rd Minnesota Regiment Volunteer Infantry reenactment group will be at the Folsom House in Taylors Falls, Minn. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They will be recreating and demonstrating aspects of life during the American Civil War, not only military, but civilian as well. Free and open to the public.

JUNE 24 Proof at the ArtBarn St. Croix ArtBarn Theatre, Osceola, will present the 2001 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Proof, by David Auburn at 7:30 p.m. The Tony-award winner is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius and the power of love. For general admission tickets, call (715) 294-2787.

ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, east of the Osceola Middle School.

JUNE 25 Proof at the ArtBarn St. Croix ArtBarn Theatre, Osceola, will present the 2001 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Proof, by David Auburn at 7:30 p.m. The Tony-award winner is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius and the power of love. For general admission tickets, call (715) 294-2787.

ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, east of the Osceola Middle School.

JUNE 26 Coffee Walk

Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the St. Croix River Valley with a morning walk next to the St. Croix River. Park rangers from the National Park Service will lead these walks, with coffee provided, on every other Sunday through October 16. Meet the park ranger and state park naturalist at 9 a.m. on the deck behind the Minnesota Interstate State Park Visitor Center, just south of Taylors Falls. There is no charge for the hike, but a Minnesota state park vehicle pass is required to enter the park. FFI: Call the St. Croix River Visitor Center at (715) 4832274.

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.

Opal McCracken

108 Chieftain Street • Osceola, WI

Dallas and Tipper are two brothers with the right stuff. Lab mixes, one black, the other chocolate, they are made of sturdy stock and just the right medium height. They are curious, engaging and fun to be with. They walk well on leash and work well for a treat or a scratch under the chin.

Dallas and Tipper came to the shelter when their owner could no longer care for them. At 1½ years old, they know a few things, potty manners among them. They lived with children and played with neighbor dogs.

In their previous home, Dallas and Tipper had free rein to do as they pleased. They do not understand being confined to a kennel, nor do they like it. If you come to visit them, they may bark, jump and dance for your attention. Please ask to see them outside of the kennel to see the real dog. Once out of the kennel, they are relaxed and calm, completely different dogs and more true to their nature. Dallas and Tipper are ready to start over with new skills, in a new home.

A month ago a stocky, white and brown Chihuahua stray with a deformed front leg came to the shelter. He is well fed and has been cared for somewhere, but we couldn’t locate his owner. We named him Asa. A veterinarian told us that he suffered nerve and tendon to his front leg, forcing him to hop on three legs. Though he was not in pain, it was difficult for him to maneuver with the leg hitting the ground as he walked. Donations from Daphne Ness and the 2015 Amery Bar Olympics made surgery for Asa possible. On Thursday, June 2, Asa had his crooked leg removed at the Star Prairie Vet Clinic and is back to his old self, hopping on three and yodeling for his supper.

Of course we are looking for a special home for Asa. He is six years old, neutered, housetrained, micro-chipped, heartworm negative and rabies and distemper vaccinated. He weighs 18 pounds and doesn’t mind being carried. Asa is a great little dog with an extra dose of Chihuahua character.

Our annual ARNELL SHELTER GARAGE SALE is this Saturday, June 11. If it rains we will postpone until June 18. It promises to be sunny and 92 degrees. So if you are looking for some hot deals and fabulous treasures you didn’t even know you needed, stop on by for the sale.

The Shelter Garage Sale is 9 am until 3 pm. We have a wide variety: household goods, furniture, mini-fridge, vintage White treadle sewing machine in the original oak cabinet, an aluminum Lund fishing boat, yard tools, hunting and camping gear, antique chairs, a Garmin action video camera, an electric Toro push mower and much more.

It is a one day set up and sale, so no early sales as it takes us all morning to set up. We look forward to a fun day of sales and sun. All proceeds from our sale go directly to helping the animals in our care at Arnell.

715-294-2202 • Fax: 715-294-9995

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

Help build Osceola’s Skate Park!

Donations can be sent to: Osceola Mainstreet Skate Park, c/o RCU, P.O. Box 578, Osceola, WI 54020.

GOAL $120,000

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.

Winner of a Samsung Tablet!

Compliments of

$13,774.37

4 THE SUN

www.osceolasun.com

JUNE 8, 2016

Do we have time for the pain?

We learned last week that recording star Prince died of an overdose of fentanyl, an opiod based pain medicine. The diminutive pop icon weighed only 112 pounds when he died in April.

Prince is a person that everyone can relate to, we all knew who he was and this familiarity puts a “face” on the issue of opiod addictions.

We’ve been hearing a lot about opiod addictions lately as heroin, the drug that went mainstream in America in the 1960s, has once again become popular.

Opium, the “parent drug” of heroin, fentanyl, morphine, laudanum and numerous other drugs, has been used for centuries. We have all seen movies or read novPublisher els about opium dens where cubes of black tar opium were smoked Tom Stangl and users slept in a dreamlike state for days.

Morphine was considered a miracle drug when it was used to treat extreme pain. It wasn’t until later that the addictive properties of the drug were discovered.

According to Narconon, heroin was developed in the late 1800s as a “safe and non addictive” alternative to morphine.

Yeah, that didn’t pan out the way the sales brochures thought it would.

In America, we have been dealing with opium based addictions for over over 150 years.

As is the case with all drugs, opiod based medications are very effective for people dealing with extreme pain, but must be closely monitored by medical professionals to avoid possible addictions and complications.

Perhaps it has always been this way, but it seems that as a society, we continue to be more and more adverse and less tolerant to pain. By using prescription opiod based medications, we sometimes unknowingly provide an opportunity for others who don’t need them to try the drugs, sparking a cycle of addiction.

One of the side effects of using opiods is constipation. I recently watched a television commercial for a prescription drug designed to help with opiod induced constipation. The animated commercial had a woman doing activities with a pill that had arms and legs. The medication came with “baggage” — a suitcase labelled constipation — that the woman was forced to carry around. The duo — the woman and the pill that was taller than she — tried on silly hats and had caricatures drawn of themselves.

I’m sure this is a wonderful product, but the commercial made me think that if we are so dependent on opiod based medications that we need to have a prescription to deal with constipation, perhaps we have become a bit too familiar and dare I say dependent on these drugs?

I heard a report on public radio that health care professionals are encouraging the purchase and ownership of Narcan, an antidote to opiod overdoses, in every home. Narcan is available over the counter in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

This disturbed me as well. If people without medical training are expected to have an overdose antidote in their medicine cabinet alongside the band-aids and aspirin, how far gone are we as a society in abuse of painkillers?

Perhaps it is time to have a frank discussion about how we deal with pain, as well as a talk about quality of life versus quantity of life.

It won’t be an easy talk, but I think we will all be better off in the end.

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.

Active member of

HOW TO REACH US: Our office is located at 108 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020. We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday. Call: (715) 294-2314, (715) 755-3316, or fax at (715) 7553314.

TO SUBSCRIBE: office@osceolasun.com The Sun is mailed to the homes of subscribers for delivery every

STATE CAPITOL NEWSLETTER

Recruiting pay hike

W

isconsin prison officers, sergeants and youth counselors will get 80-cent per hour pay increases later this month in an effort to solve short staffing and recruitment problems.

Those working at maximum security prisons and youth prisons will also receive an additional 50-cent hourly increase for a seven-month period, the Department of Corrections has anMatt Pommer nounced.

The pay package is estimated to cost $10 million. It is a stunning move for the Walker administration which has a track record of scaling back or limiting compensation for public employees. But Department of Corrections Secretary Jon Litscher knows the situation well and advocated for the increases.

Litscher led the former Department of Employment Relations for eight years under former Gov. Tommy Thompson. In that position, he oversaw contract negotiations the Wisconsin State Employ-

ees Union. In 1999, at Thompson’s request, he left DER to take up the reins at DOC where he served until 2003.

In February, Gov. Scott Walker called Litscher back into state service to serve again as DOC secretary, replacing Ed Wall, who resigned in the wake of allegations of misconduct in the operation of youth prison facilities. Litscher told state senators during his confirmation hearing that the public had lost confidence in the DOC and that he wanted to reduce forced overtime.

Prison employees have been working substantial overtime to cover staff shortages, and in the long run that forced overtime has hurt morale. Last year it was reported that 10 percent of staff positions were unfilled. The shortage rate was 20 percent at the maximum security prison at Portage.

There also have been severe staffing shortages at the youth prisons in northern Wisconsin.

Those institutions are under a federal investigation looking into allegations that staffers allegedly abused young people.

Compounding the prison staffing challenges facing the state, more than half of existing correc-

tional employees across Wisconsin will be eligible for retirement within the next 10 years.

Wisconsin prisons are scattered across the state with the result that some of the rural locations limit the potential for recruitment because of a smaller available workforce. As anywhere in the state, corrections workers undergo substantial training; applicants and incumbent employees must be drug-free and without criminal records.

Curbs on collective bargaining also have had an impact on prison-employee morale. Over the years, safety issues were among critical questions in contract negotiations between the state and the state employees union.

Rick Badger, executive director of Council 32 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said money will help the staffing situation, but day-to-day working conditions will remain a concern.

However, state corrections is not the only area in which governments are facing recruitment issues. Rural schools report difficulties in finding new teachers.

SEE POMMER, PAGE 6

LETTER GUIDELINES Letters to the Editor are published with priority given to letters that are concise (350 words or less) and exclusive to our newspaper, from readers in our general distribution area.

All letters are subject to editing for grammar and clarity and must contain the undersigned’s full name and their address and daytime telephone number for verification. (Addresses and phone numbers will

Wednesday. One year subscription in Polk County is available for $29, two years is $51. A subscription outside Polk County is $34 for one year, $61 for 2 years.

NEWS ITEMS: editor@osceolasun.com News releases of general interest must be at our office by Friday noon to be considered for publication.

not be printed.) Letter writers must live, work or have another connection to The Sun’s coverage area.

Due to space limitations, letters that don’t address local issues are not guaranteed publication.

Staff reserves the right to refrain from printing a letter.

Anonymous letters will not be printed.

Letters may be emailed to:

PLACING AN AD: sales@osceolasun.com Display advertising must be in The Sun office by noon Friday. An advertising representative will gladly assist you in preparing your message.

Classified ads must be in the office by noon Friday also.

EVENTS/PUBLIC NOTICES: office@osceolasun.com Deadline is noon Friday. Submissions

editor@osceolasun.com no later than noon Friday the week preceding publication.

The Sun welcomes readers’ suggestions for news stories as well as their comments on stories that have been printed. News releases should be typed and include appropriate contact information.

They will be printed as space permits in the first issue possible. There are no guarantees that news releases will run.

subject to editing and are not guaranteed publication.

The Sun (USPS 412-760) is published weekly by Sentinel Publications, 108 Cascade Street, P.O. Box 248, Osceola, WI 54020. Periodicals postage paid at Osceola, WI 54020. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Sun, P.O. Box 248, Osceola, WI 54020.

Tom Stangl, Publisher Suzanne Lindgren, Editor Carrie Larson, Production Manager Eric Buelow, Graphic Design Teresa Holmdahl, Advertising Barb Wetzel, Office Assistant Michele Merritt, Distribution Manager

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

5

www.osceolasun.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

REMEMBER WHEN

Don’t abandon pets in wild

A vote for clean water

With the weather warming up, I wanted to send a request to anyone who is considering dumping a cat in the woods, thinking it would “adapt and live.” My husband and I have a place less than a mile from a highway, and over the past 20 years we have found many cats abandoned in the woods near our place. None of the cats have allowed us to capture them so we could take them to a shelter. However, all the cats have disappeared due to freezing cold weather, hawks & owls & foxes, and starvation.

My request to anyone with an unwanted cat or dog: please take them to an animal shelter like Arnell Memorial Humane Shelter in Amery and do not dump them in the woods to starve and suffer.

Domesticated animals cannot survive in the winters of Wisconsin, nor can they necessarily find sufficient food in the wild.

If you have a pet that has not been spayed or neutered yet, please have it done now before unwanted kittens or puppies come along.

Please be a responsible pet owner.

Nancy Johnson Dresser

A proposal for an increase of up to 8,000 cows to a dairy in St. Croix County is a threat to clean water in St. Croix County and beyond. Known as a concentrated animal feedlot operation (CAFO), these industrial farms produce a huge amount of manure and most of it ends up being spread on nearby farm fields.

This especially threatens our water because below most of St. Croix County’s soil is karst rock formations which are highly porous and allow water contaminated with manure to easily drain right into the St. Croix River watershed, contaminating groundwater and our wells. The high capacity wells that are required to provide water to this large an operation could very easily drain our groundwater down to a level where our wells could go dry. The St. Croix River watershed includes the St. Croix River, the South Fork Willow River, a class II trout stream only a couple of miles away from the proposed site, and other bodies of water.

This is a serious situation and we only have to look at Kewaunee County, where about 34 percent of private wells have been

contaminated by runoff from CAFOs, to know that a disaster can happen. That’s one in three wells that are unsafe to use.

According to the EPA the likelihood is “very high” that manure from such large farms will contain one or more pathogens, because of the sheer number of animals housed in such operations.

Manure is a veritable stew of more than 150 pathogens that can make people sick and be deadly for infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

About 20 percent of the U.S. population is at risk.

What can we do to protect our water from these threats? When Senator Ron Johnson was asked about the situation in Kewaunee his answer was that we need to grow our economy and have fewer regulations. Russ Feingold has stated his priority is to protect our water from harmful contamination similar to what has happened in Kewaunee. Come November we have a choice between a senator who doesn’t care if the people of Wisconsin have clean water, and Russ Feingold, who has a proven record of fighting for our rights. I know who I’m voting for!

Carol Hardin Hudson

10 years ago June 7, 2006 • Road work began on Cascade Street in Osceola last week. Many mainstreet businesses have back door entrances than can be accessed during construction.

• Osceola High School “Inside DImension” team placed sixth out of 50 teams at Destination ImagiNation Globals in Knoville, Tenn. The team included Caitlin Reardon, Hannah Koehler, Laura Bowitz, Claire Willett, Erica Neumann and Corky Lederer.

• The Osceola High School Chamber Choir received a 1st rating at the State Solo & Ensemble contest. Members included Caroline Forrest, Bethany Larson, Mary Neumann, Kayla Kammerud, Anna Holmquist, Hannah Carlson, Hillary Rugroden, Mickayla Cottor, Claire Traynor, Jordan Mederich, Josh Thiel, Jeremy Boucher, Brady Langer, Dan Orris and Colton Flores.

• The St. Croix ArtBarn planned their 11th annual Art of the Garden tour for June 18.

• Maryam Field, owner of the Coffee Connection in Osceola, received the Golden Cup Award for great coffee from The Specialty Coffee Association of America.

• Osceola sixth grade students receiving the Principal’s Award were Lindsay Gerner, Jackson Johnson, Adam Martin, Bethany VanderBent, Mike Dziewczynski, Trevor Sandmann, Ashley Steffen, Jory LaMarch, Shelby Cutler, Michelle Graf, Kate Grahek, David Jensen and Heather Rixmann.

20 years ago June 5, 1996 • Students of the Osceola High School helped make and pack boxes on the last day of school in preparation for the move to the new school.

• The Osceola Business Association put on the annual dairy day celebration despite periods of rain.

• Dresser police chief Charlie Everson logged some long patrol hours over the Memorial Day weekend, but for the most part it was a quiet, a disorderly conduct arrest and parking issues.

• Dennis Johnson of Osceola received the “Worker of the

Year” award at the Polk County Adult Development Center.

• Poster winners for the L.O. Simenstad Nursing Care Unit Nursing Home Health Week were Osceola Middle School students Teresa Rogney, first place; Jerod Fehlen, second place; and Chelsea Muckenhirn, third place.

• Valerie Johnson of Osceola was recognized as one of Wisconsin’s 90 All-State Academic Scholars during a reception and banquet in Madison.

• The Osceola High School baseball team picked up an impressive 1-0 win over Baldwin-Woodville. Scott Kelly pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed just three hits and struck out five.

• Ken’s In-House placed second in the “A” open division in the Twin States Music Regional Pool tournament. Members were Bobby Brown, Roland Grant, Greg Johnson, Chad Mortimer and Tyler Rochel.

30 years ago June 10, 1986 • Governor Anthony Earl was confronted with supporters and opponents of the 21 year old drinking age law that he signed at Hudson June 7.

• William Blair of Osceola announced his candidacy for the office of Polk County Clerk.

• Army Spec. 4 Jeffrey Mork has arrived for duty with the 8th Cavalry Division in Ft. Hood, Tex. • David Simenstad, son of Dr. John and Doris Simenstad, graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School.

• Paul Lindholm of Osceola announced he is seeking re-election as Polk County Sheriff.

• A disaster drill to test the emergency readiness of local law enforcement, fire and EMTs was held at the grandstand of the Osceola ballpark on June 2.

• Mark Tibbetts has been named administrator of the L.O. Simenstad Nursing Care Unit. He will be responsible for expanding services in geriatric care.

• The Private Industry Council Summer Youth program got off to a slow start June 9 when only half of the four certified youth program participants showed up for work.

SUZANNE LINDGREN |THE SUN

Open Cupboard demolition

The building that formerly housed Osceola’s Open Cupboard food shelf was razed Monday, June 6, to make room for the expansion of Dick’s Fresh Market.

GOVERNMENT NUMBERS WHO TO CALL...

President Barack Obama

Come on in...the door is open!

Steam Train Rides, Cruise Night, County Fair and More in Northwest Illinois Request a FREE 2016 FREEPORT/STEPHENSON COUNTY, IL Visitors Guide Call 800-369-2955 or email stephcvb@aeroinc.net

Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________ Mail to: Freeport/Stephenson County CVB, 4596 U.S. Rt. 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032

www.stephenson-county-il.org

Delivering Your Community

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senator Sheila Harsdorf 10th Senate District State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 • Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • Toll-free: 1-800-862-1092 Sen.Harsdorf@legis.wisconsin.gov

<www.osceolasun.com>

NO CALL LIST 1-888-382-1222 or website: datcp.wi.gov

6

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

“Complete Ford Sales l & Service”

FIEDLER FORD, INC. FIEDLER FORD, INC. FIEDLER FORD, INC. FIEDLER FORD, INC. FIEDLER FORD, INC. FIEDLER FORD, INC. FIEDLER FORD, INC. FIEDLER FORD, INC.

Recently I received news that is sadly, all too familiar to many who will be reading this article. It knocked me down to the ground. My uncle (who is relatively young) has late stage pancreatic cancer. It looks as if it has spread into several organs throughout his body.

This uncle of mine is larger than life. It is for his example that I owe much of my training as an uncle to my own nieces and nephews. I love him and see him as a superlative example of what our extended familial relationships should look like.

These words are not meant to be read for the gratification of my uncle’s appetite (indeed, he will not likely read this).

I write these words to ask the question, in the times when our physical health fades, to what hope can we turn?

I was recently studying John 6. This is a passage of Scripture worthy of years of study. Despite its demand for extended study, I allowed myself to meditate upon John’s words (we must not let Scripture intimidate us).

In this great passage Je-

Delivering Your Community

Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

<www.osceolasun.com>

NOAH INSURANCE GROUP

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

Fiedler

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

2015 Escape A.W.D. Titanium, a.t., full power, big savings 2015 F-150 S-Crew XLT 4x4, V8, a.t., full power, low miles 2014 Kia Soul, V6, a.t., 5-pass., low miles, economy

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

PRE-OWNED TRUCKS & VANS

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

2014 Focus S.E., 4 dr., a.t., air, cruise, economy 2013 Fusion S.E., a.t., full power, low miles 2013 Chevy Impala L.T., 4 dr., at., full power, economy 2012 Focus S.E., 4 dr., 4 cyl., a.t., economy 2012 Fusion S.E., 4 dr., a.t., full power, economy 2011 Chevy Impala L.T., V6, a.t., full power, economy 2010 Taurus S.E.L., 4 dr., V6, a.t., full power, economy 2010 Focus S.E.L., 4 dr., a.t., full power, economy 2009 Honda Accord EL-X, 4 dr., a.t., full power, leather, economy 2007 Fusion S.E., 4 dr., a.t., full power, economy 2008 Mustang HT, V6, a.t., full power, low, low miles

2013 Expedition Limited 4x4, V8, a.t., 8 pass., full power, wow 2013 E-150 Cargo Van, V8, a.t., air, cruise, a great work horse 2012 F-150 4x4 S-Crew, V8, a.t., XLT, full power, low miles 2012 Chevy 1500 4x4, V8, a.t., full power, save Silverado 2011 F-150 S-Cab F.X.4., V8, a.t., full power, low miles, wow!

2010 F-150 S-Crew F.X.4., V8, a.t., full power, big savings 2009 Edge AWD S.E.L., V6, a.t., full power, nice 2008 F-150 S-Cab XLT, V8, a.t., full power, low miles 2007 Explorer XLT 4x4, V6, a.t., full power 2006 Freestar LX, 7 pass., V6, a.t., full power, nice 2005 F-150 4x4 S-Cab XLT, full power, economy 2005 F-150 4x4 XL, V8, a.t., S-Cab, economy 2003 F-150 4x4 S-Crew XLT, V8, a.t., full power, low, low miles 2003 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat, full power, economy, toys 2001 Windstar LX, 7 pass., V6, a.t., economy

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

PRE-OWNED CARS

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

Downtown Grantsburg, WI • (715) 463-5367

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

Fiedler

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

BY TONY MINELL NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FIEDLER FORD, INC.

FIEDLER FORD, INC.

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Ryan Christensen

sus seeks to explain to the Jews who were following Him that He was the manna the world had been waiting for. In 6:51 John records Christ’s words, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” He goes on in verse 54 to say, “Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

These were confounding words for Jesus’ followers. In fact, in verse 66 we are told that after Jesus said these words “many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.”

Just as these were difficult words for Jesus’ original audience – they too, are difficult words for us.

We come up with silly responses to Jesus’ words even today. We conclude that Jesus must have meant that we gain eternal life through the consumption of a certain bread administered by ordained clergy. Christians have argued about the nature and even the name of that bread.

Here are just a few of the names given to this mystical meal: communion, the Lord’s supper, The Eucharist, The Last Supper or, the Passover Seder. Whole branches of the faith have been birthed out of this debate (to put it civilly).

It’s as if we stopped reading God’s word at verse 60 in order to argue about what His words

really mean. This is an irony that has lasted two thousand years – because in verse 61 Jesus interrupts the disciples’ argument to explain.

John writes, “But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, Do you take offense at this?” In other words, are you struggling to understand?!

The student of the Word would do well to read on – to understand Christ’s own interpretation of this fascinating manna metaphor (if it is a metaphor – I used that phrase because it reads well).

Clarity comes in verse 63. Jesus says, “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life” (emphasis mine).

In other words, your arguments over the nature of my physical body and blood are vain. Jesus says, “the flesh is no help at all.” He tells them, I’m not talking about my skin and blood – if you are looking to the physical world for help – it is of no help at all! If you are hoping for a magical meal that you can sit down and physically eat – you will quickly learn that “the flesh is no help at all.” His next statement holds the key. He says, I am talking about the words I speak. This, of course, correlates with John’s introduction of Christ as “The Word” in chapter 1. Jesus, as the Word, offers Himself as the bread of life.

After Christ’s sobering challenge, “do you want to go away as well”,

Peter’s response is poignant and appropriate.

He says, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

Notice he does not say, “… you have the meal of eternal life.”

If I may put it another way, Peter essentially is saying – If I look to the world around me. The heartache, the difficulty and the pain – I recognize that the physical world is no help at all.

There is nothing in this world that will satisfy the cravings of my soul.

The physical cannot give birth to the eternal. The only place I can see to turn is to the one who has the words of eternal life.

As I pray for my uncle, regarding his physical healing, I find myself both perplexed and hopeful. The only place I can find refuge is in the consumption of Christ’s words. The ultimate hope we have is not for my uncle’s physical healing (though in Christ it is possible). Our true hope is in the words of the One who is the Bread of Life – It is He who has given us eternal life. Though our days with my uncle may be physically few, our life together, in Christ, is for all eternity – if Christ’s message/words are received.

When once this is understood, we can all echo Peter’s sentiment and say to Jesus, You have the words of eternal life, I desire only to be with You. May Christ’s Words wash us until all our sustenance is in His words and we no longer remain.

I will hope in Him.

POMMER: Pay hike to encourage recruitment FROM PAGE 5

The shortage of teachers has been a major topic in local school districts across the state – especially critical in the rural parts of the state where it is difficult to recruit recent college graduates.

Several school leaders say recent college graduates seem to prefer the various social opportunities in urban areas. One study showed that less than five percent of new teachers are interested

Grateful & Delighted Thank you to Market Place in St. Croix Falls and the committed shoppers who contributed to the shelter wish list drive.

The shelves at the shelter are now stocked with supplies (including 2400 lbs of kitty litter) which will enable us to take care of dogs and cats waiting to go to a new forever home. We thank all of you for loving the animals and helping us to keep them happy and healthy while they wait.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society

in jobs in rural areas.

There have long been difficulties in most districts in recruiting multi-lingual teachers and those for children with special needs. But in rural areas some districts are scrambling even to find English and math teachers, people at the very heart of the educational process.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers said some state help is needed to attract teachers to the rural areas. One sugges-

tion would be to forgive college loans in return for working a number of years in those districts.

“We can’t allow our classes not to be staffed with teachers,” Evers said.

Nor can the state operate prisons and youth camps without qualified staff.

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

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

7

www.osceolasun.com

OBITUARIES

Ardella “Della” Worrell

William Thomas Bryant

Ardella “Della” Worrell née Rineck died peacefully in her home with family on May 22, 2016, in Warrenville, SC. She was 75.

Della was born Oct. 2, 11940, in Dunn County, Wis. w with the help of Vernetta, h her half-sister, who was 17 a at the time. Della ran away ffrom home at 15 and marrried Gaylord (Guts) Worrell iin Mason City, Iowa. Even tthough they married on a d dare, their marriage lasted ffor 51 years, until Gaylord’s p passing in 2007. During ttheir marriage they both rreceived their GED, with G Gaylord becoming a Master Plumber and Della getting a degree in Retail Merchandising. With a genuine entrepreneurial spirit, they owned several businesses. They worked hard and played even harder. During the summers, Della and Gaylord would travel northern Wisconsin camping and riding dune buggies, and during the winter snowmobiling. They enjoyed these activities with their siblings and their families. They enjoyed traveling, and spent time in Europe and various tropical destinations. Della loved decorating her home. She loved hosting parties, and had many of them. Della had a generous spirit, and was always willing to help her family.

She was preceded in death by parents, Louis C. Rineck and Esther Marie Wagner Rineck; siblings, Vernetta Larson, Marcella Wagner, Louis C. “Bud” Rineck Jr., James Rineck and John Rineck.

Della is survived by her sons, Daniel Worrell (Tanna) of St. Croix Falls and David Worrell (Jamie) of Warrenville, S.C.. Her grandchildren, John Branum of Osceola, Jessica Worrell Tilseth of Menomonie, Tony Worrell (Karolyn) of Spring Valley and Emily Worrell Huro (Jaqueob) of Faribault, Minn., Jared and Hope Worrell of Warrenville, S.C. Her siblings: Deanna Franklin of Menomonie, Arnold Rineck of Baldwin, Roger Rineck of New Richmond, Larry Rineck of Glenwood City.

A celebration of Della’s life is scheduled for June 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cedar Brook Church, Menomonie, with a picnic to follow. Kimberly Moe will officiate a small ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Della’s life. In lieu of flowers, please bring your favorite photo of Della to share.

William Thomas Bryant known to most people as Bill or Sonny was born July 8, 1940, to Thomas Bryant and Anna Alma Johnson in the remote village of K Kanakanak, Ak. He was 775.

Their family remained in tthe village until Bill was 112 years old. The family m moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, sso he and his sisters could a attend high school. In his ssenior year he moved back tto Alaska and he graduated ffrom West High School.

After serving for six y years, he was honorably d discharged from military sservice. Bill attended welding school in Los Angeles. While attending he observed the Watts riots, an event that never escaped his mind. He went on to train as an underwater welder and worked for a short time on the Hoover Dam. Bill graduated from the University of Alaska in 1972, with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, and minors in psychology and mathematics.

There were no challenges he didn’t attempt. He owned several small businesses, he worked for the State of Alaska, but his passion was for commercial fishing which he did not consider a job, but rather, a way of life.

He took one year off to pursue a subsistence lifestyle.

In 1978, he married Linda Lee-Olson, they raised four children. He has three grandchildren.

He always took special interest to involve his children and grandchildren in sports. He enjoyed teaching the basics, teamwork, and the rules of the game. Bill had a zest for life. Wherever he traveled he sought out plays, shows, concerts, sporting events and when good shows came to his own home town he was first in line to get good tickets.

Those who knew him knew that every meal was his favorite meal and every child was his favorite child.

Bill died May 27, 2016, at St Paul Regions Hospital.

He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Celebration of Life was held June 1 at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Private family interment.

Delivering Your Community

<www.osceolasun.com> Lifestyle Choices for Seniors…

“Your Life, Your Style”

Dedicated to showing residents they are truly special and deserving of quality care.

• Skilled Nursing Facility with spacious rooms and a homelike setting to entertain family and friends.

• Hearthside Assisted Living offers assistance with activies of daily living in a community-like setting.

• Transitional/Short-term Rehabilitation available for recovery following surgery or illness.

Christian Community Home of Osceola 2650 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 • 715-294-1100 www.cchosceola.org

Call today to learn more or to schedule a tour!

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

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

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

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Evening service 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fellowship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

————————

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

SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Latin Mass, 8:30 a.m.

Mass at 11a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 a.m.

————————

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

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

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

Bible Class, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

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

———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Rev. Rexford D. Brandt SUNDAY: Worship Services, 9 a.m.

———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn.

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Worship 10:30 a.m.

These Church listings are sponsored by the following concerned and responsible businesses and industries. They deserve your continued support and patronage!

108 Cascade Osceola www osceolasun com www.osceolasun.com

715-294-2314

304 Cascade St • Osceola, WI

715.294.2183 MidWestOne.com

GRANDSTRAND FUNERAL HOME Osceola 294-3111

Osceola, WI 294-2158

8 THE SUN

WANNIGAN DAYS

JUNE 8, 2016

www.osceolasun.com

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Noon to 8 p.m. ...........................................St. Croix Summer Art, Craft & Vendor Fair 1 p.m. ........................................................ Food, Beer, Wine and Music at the Overlook 4 p.m. ............................................................................................... Music by Relan Grove 5 p.m. ............................................................Taylors Falls Annual Car Show Downtown 5:15 p.m. ..........................................................................................Music by The Hounds 5:45 p.m. ...............................................Taylors Falls Annual Kiddie Parade downtown 6:30 p.m. ......................................Taylors Falls Bingo for Bucks at Community Center

7 a.m. ........................................... registration for City of Trails Runs at Middle School 8:30 p.m. ................................................................................ City of Trails 1/2 Marathon 9 a.m. ......... City of Trails 5k & Half Marathon (7a.m. registration at Middle School) 10 a.m. ......................................... City of Trails Race Reception and finish at Overlook 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. .......................................................St. Croix Summer Art & Craft Fair 10 a.m. ...................................................... Food, Beer, Wine and Music at the Overlook 10 a.m. ..........................................................Senior Center Benefit Food Stand and Sale 10 a.m. ................................................................................Downtown Shops Crazy Days 11 a.m. .........................................Kids Pedal Tractor Pull (Register onsite at 10:30 am) 12 a.m. ................................................ Kids Fun Zone opens on City Auditorium Lawn Noon.................................. Piggy Back Races at Overlook - Register at Falls Chamber 12:30 p.m. ..........................................................................Music by Rockin’ Hollywoods 3 p.m .................................................................................. .Rockin’ Hollywoods (set two) Continued on next page

1980s Music Showcase Sponsored by The River Group 6:30 p.m. ...................................Music by Def Leppard Tribute at Overlook (Hysteria) 8 p.m. ...................................................................Music by Bon Jovi Tribute at Overlook 10 p.m....................................................... Music USA’s #1 ZZ TOP Tribute at Overlook

Delivering Your Community

DAIRY PRODUCTS INC. The finest pizza and deli cheese for over 40 years 715-755-3485 • Dresser WI www.fadairy.com • info@fadairy.com

Authentic Mexican Restaurant 715-268-9801 • 337 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI www.garibaldismexicanrestaurant.com

715-410-4054 www. Daymakersmoving.com Strong & Secure Since 1919

BOSS

NEW RICHMOND

Member FDIC

2014 Hwy 8 • St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

Lamperts

SOMERSET HUDSON

SALES & RENTALS What Can I Rent You Today? (715)483-5482

Lumber • Building Materials

715-246-6901 715-247-4501

Equipment bossequipment.com

<www.osceolasun.com>

715-386-9301

304 Cascade St s Osceola, WI 54020

715.294.2183

www.centralbnkinsurance.com

DRESSER

www.fn-cb.com

715-755-2174

NMLS #412555

2213 US HWY 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3229

POWERSPORTS

1060 River Place Mall Amery,WI • 715-268-4663 info@stonecreekcustominteriors.com

Fine Food and Spirits 967 A St. Rd. 35 • Dresser, WI • 715-755-2266

NextGen NextGen NextGen Watersports Watersports Motorsports 235 US HWY 63 1530 ELM ST. 320 KELLER AVE. S CLEAR LAKE, WI 54005 CUMBERLAND, WI 54829 AMERY, WI 54001 (715) 263-2295 (715) 822-8337 (715) 268-5626

PANDA KING St. Croix Falls

715-483-3854

601 Deronda Street Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715-268-7213

2201 Glacier Drive St. Croix Falls, WI 715-483-2611

“In business for over 45 years” 211 S. Keller Ave. • Amery, WI 715-268-7882 www.applerivertvandappliance.com

Sales:

1101 Cornwall Avenue • Amery, WI (877) 889-6074 • Service: (877) 727-6702 www.amerychevrolet.com

1290B 208th Street • St. Croix Falls, WI 715-483-9770 • Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm 210 N. Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI • 715.483.3387 www.festivaltheatre.org

Christian Community Home of Osceola 2650 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 • 715-294-1100

www.cchosceola.org

Lifestyle Choices for Seniors... “Your Life, Your Style”

Quality Rebuilt Transmissions

THE COBBLER SHOP Sidewalk Sale Clearance 30% to 50% OFF

WANNIGAN DAYS ALL NEW SPRING SANDALS & ALL K-SWISS TENNIS SHOES

20% OFF FRI & SAT

102 S Washington St ּ St Croix Falls, WI

WANNIGAN DAYS

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

9

Celebrate Wannigan Days www.osceolasun.com

St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls

FROM PAGE 8

6 p.m. ........................................................Annual WD Parade - expanded attractions!!!

7 p.m. .........................................................Cake Walk on mainstreet north of Overlook 7:30 p.m. .............................................................. SCF Royalty Recognition at Overlook Classic Rock Headliner Sponsored by Johnson Motors 7:40 p.m. .................................................. Music by Rolling Stones Tribute at Overlook 7:30 p.m. ........................... (TF) Street Dance at Romayne’s with Jonah & The Whales 8 p.m. ............................................................ Uncle Chunk & More at The Dalles House 10 p.m..................................................................................... Big Fireworks Show in SCF 10:30 p.m. ............................................................................. After Events at local taverns

Preventive check-ups for a healthier tomorrow.

SUNDAY 8 a.m. ........................ Sunday Morning Coffee Walk with a Park Ranger - Lion’s Park 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. .......................................................St. Croix Summer Art & Craft Fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. .............................................Food, Beer and Wine Court at Overlook 10 a.m. .....................................................................All City Church Service at Overlook Noon............................Bed Races - 5 person teams race for prizes - Register at Falls Chamber 1 p.m. ....... Annual all ages Talent Show - cash prizes 2 p.m. ..................................

Ole & Lena at Festival Theatre 2:30 p.m. ............................

River City Cloggers 3 p.m. ..................................

Other Activities TBA 4 p.m. ..................................

Wannigan Days 2016 comes to a close 7:30 p.m. ............................

Special evening show Ole & Lena at Festival Theatre

Since 1985

“Our goal is not to be the biggest, just the best place to buy and service your vehicle”

715-483-9835 • Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls www.dallesauto.com Getting kids off to a healthy start and helping them maintain a healthy life, begins right at birth. As fast as kids change and grow, it’s crucial to stay on top of their changing health care needs. To make an appointment, visit us at amerymedicalcenter.org.

Enjoy Wannigan Days!

Amery | Clear Lake | Luck | Turtle Lake

PolkBurnett.com

OUTDOOR PARTY!!

Grandstrand Funeral & Cremation Services

We feel it is an honor to be called upon to serve families and we consider every family that we serve, part of our family.

Gift Sale Thursday through Sunday during Wannigan Days!

June 9-12

an nnig

Wa

Gift

Days

!

Sale

941 State Road 35 Osceola, WI • 715-294-3111 201 N. Adams St. St. Croix Falls, WI • 715-483-3141 www.grandstrandfh.com

SATURDAY STREET DANCE JUNE 11 - WANNIGAN DAYS WEEKEND!

No Cover • Rain or Shine!

Historic Downtown St. Croix Falls Mon - Fri 8:30 am-9:00 pm • Sat 8:30 am-6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am-4:00 pm

715-483-3271

720 Hwy. 35 • St. Croix Falls, WI 715-483-3246 • www.DallesHouse.com

10

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

OBITUARIES

Michael Thomas Doering Michael Thomas Doering of New Richmond died unexpectedly from a vehicle accident. He was 22.

Michael was born on J June 14, 1993 in Stillwatter, Minn., to Tom and T Tammy Doering.

He g graduated from New R Richmond High School iin 2011. Michael enjoyed sspending time with his ffriends, snowmobiling a and snowboarding. He a also loved to hunt and fish.

He is preceded in death b by his uncle Dave Becke er.

He is survived by parents Tom and Tammy Doering; sister, Teri (Troy) Cran; grandparents, Rick and Jackie Doering, Dave and Bonnie Becker; aunts and uncles, Dan (Becky) Garber, Patty Becker, Deb (Curt) Schretenthaler and Amy Becker; cousins Steph and Jake Becker, Casey and Logan and Ali Schretenthaler and many other relatives and friends. The family requests that memorials are preferred.

Celebration of Life will be held June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.. at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com

DOC: Ear, nose, throat doc joins OMC FROM PAGE 2

take a great amount of pride in teaching our medical students and residents into becoming the next generation of physicians.” Schmidt also works with the HealthPartners Medical Group as a department head.

Schmidt said he found his calling for otolaryngology while in medical school. He said he realized that the range of the practice fit very well with his personality and his interests.

He enjoys treating patients from all areas of ENT, but especially likes treating children.

He said he particularly enjoys salivary gland, thyroid and parathy-

roid surgery.

The atmosphere of Schmidt’s appointments is easy-going, while still retaining the seriousness of the visit. He said, “Your visit will seem light and laid back, but please be assured that I am taking what you say quite seriously,” adding that he cares for his patients, and keeps appointments as stress-free as possible for patients.

Outside of the hospital, Schmidt enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, whether it is being out on the lake or golfing.

For more information talk with your healthcare provider, or call the Osceola Medical Center at 715-294-2111.

ERICA STOFFEL | THE SUN

Scott’s Tire recognized for customer service

The Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce awarded Scott Tinney of Scott’s Tire Service with the May Customer Service Award.

Tenere expands – to Mexico

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Tenere, Inc., a Dresser-based manufacturer of custom metal and plastic components, has opened a new facility in Monterrey, Mexico – a move the company says should not affect U.S. jobs.

The new, roughly 103,000-squarefoot manufacturing space is the company’s first fully dedicated international site, and offers soft tool metal fabrication and assembly services such as laser cutting, bending, pressed hardware and welding, with plans to expand into powder coating.

“The new facility will allow us to better serve our customers and prospects in (Mexico) who value our engineering support, flexibility and single-source solution,” said Greg Adams, CEO of Tenere.

Audrey Hamilton, a marketing manager for the company, said Tenere doesn’t expect the opening of

the Monterrey plant to negatively impact jobs in Dresser, Osceola or Somerset.

“Tenere has invested significantly in facilities, equipment and people in Wisconsin over the past several years,” she said. “Our U.S. employees have played a critical role in our expansion into Mexico, including training the Tenere Monterrey staff out of our Wisconsin manufacturing locations. This expansion continues to be a total team effort, which we expect to generate growth opportunities in the U.S. and Mexico.”

Hamilton reported that Mexico is seeing a wave of re-shoring from Asia as manufacturers seek shorter, more flexible supply chains. Indeed, a 2013 report from the International Monetary Fund (the most recent such study by the IMF) found that Mexico’s share of the U.S. import market rose to almost 15 percent between 2009 and 2012, while China’s share leveled off and began to drop.

Amery 17-year-old dies in two-vehicle crash

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A two-vehicle crash that shut down Highway 46 for several hours Friday morning has claimed the life of 17-year-old Ma-

rissa H. Greenebaum of Amery.

In information released by the State Patrol over the weekend, the agency received a report at 9:18 a.m. on Friday of a personal injury crash on

We have all your Summer Entertainment Needs

6 1 0 2 Y O J EN

N A G I N N A W DAYS! Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls 715-483-5178

“We have been extremely impressed with the quality of work and level of professionalism demonstrated by the Mexico workforce,” said Dan Jackson, Tenere’s executive director of expansion.

“They are a natural fit into Tenere’s employee culture and are focused on ensuring the highest quality of service to our customers.”

The general manager of the Monterrey plant, Francisco Carreon, emphasized that he intends to maintain the high standard established in Wisconsin.

“Critical Monterrey functional positions were trained out of Tenere’s Wisconsin sheet metal facilities to assure our customers at the Tenere Monterrey facility and its employees have a deep understanding of the quality that the Tenere brand has become known for,” he said. “We are ready to help our customers succeed.”

State Highway 46 at 120th Avenue, near Amery.

A 2000 Mack cement pumping truck owned by R and S Concrete Pumping Service of New Richmond, Wis., operated by Kenneth Maynard Riebe, age 35, of Baldwin, struck a 2002 Jeep Wrangler, operated by Greenbaum,

from behind. Reports from the scene indicate that the truck was on top of the jeep, trapping Greenebaum in her vehicle.

Agencies assisting at the scene were Amery Ambulance, Amery Fire SEE CRASH, PAGE 11

JUNE 8

Braves vs.

Prescott 7:30 p.m.

CONSERVE AND SAVE WITH ENERGY SENSE REBATES

UPCOMING June 11 - Braves at Elmwood, 1:00 p.m.

June 12 - Braves at Hudson, 1:00 p.m. online schedule at osceolabraves.com

All games at Oakey Park, Osceola unless otherwise noted

FROM YOUR CO-OP

Rebates on Home Performance Tests & Upgrades Appliance & Appliance Recycling Lighting & HVAC Geothermal & Renewable Energy Systems Commercial & Ag Energy-Efficiency Upgrades Plus, e-Vehicle Incentives

PolkBurnett.com 800-421-0283

Depot Road

Fireworks OPEN JUNE 18

Wednesday & Thursday, 1 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.

Right next to Denny’s Auto

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

11

www.osceolasun.com

CRASH: Amery youth dies in crash FROM PAGE 10

Department, Apple River Fire Department, Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, and Lifelink Helicopter.

Greenbaum was initially airlifted from the scene with what the State Patrol called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life threatening injuries,â&#x20AC;? and taken to Regions Hospital in St.Paul. Regions reported that Greenebaum was still a patient as of Satur- Marissa Greenebaum day; however, the State Patrol released information Monday afternoon that Greenebaum had died of her injuries. Information released by Williamson-White Funeral Home states that Greenebaum passed away Friday. Riebe was uninjured. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and alcohol is not a factor.

Visitation for Marissa Greenebaum will be June 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-White Funeral Home and for 1 hour prior to the 2 p.m. service on June 11 at the Amery Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses.

GROCERY: Expansion begns FROM PAGE 1

an already developed area is no simple feat. With the building bordered by Second Avenue to the north and Open Cupboard to the east, growing would be a team effort.

The village agreed to discontinue part of Second Avenue. The Open Cupboard made a plan for a new building and Wendell Viebrock, who was leasing space to the food shelf, agreed to sell his land for the sake of the expansion project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a two year process to get everything in place,â&#x20AC;? said Osceolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s village administrator, Joel West.

The village purchased property from Viebrock in 2014 and the Open Cupboard started construction on a new building last fall. The food shelf finished its move May 31 and the old building is scheduled for demolition this week.

To assist with the cost of relocating sewer, water and electric lines, the village pursued and acquired a Community Development Investment Grant of $242,810 in 2014 and relocated water and sewer utilities in 2015.

Though the grant mitigated the cost, the total to move the lines was closer to $500,000. Rinehart is responsible for the remainder, about $254,000.

Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Market plans to break ground on the project June 14. The 10,000-square-foot expansion will double the size of the bakery, deli and beer and wine section, add new cases to the meat department and 25 percent more grocery space. The store will also add space for offices and training, and a Caribou Coffee will open inside the store.

Rinehart is hoping to wrap up construction by late October or early November and although small disruptions will likely occur during the expansion, he said he expects theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be minimal.

Outside the store, Second Avenue will be closed to cars for the foreseeable future, but a walking path will be built between the grocery store and Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ace Hardware. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be some more work in the area and reconfiguring parking as this gets complete,â&#x20AC;? said administrator West. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice project.â&#x20AC;?

Imaginations grow wild at SCF library Readers of all ages will explore growing and wild things at the St. Croix Falls Public Library during this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer reading program: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let Your Imagination Grow Wild.â&#x20AC;?

Readers will participate in the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden; learn about where their food comes from; engage in various nature programs and activities, as well as sustainable and garden-based arts and crafts projects; partake in several cooking activities and messy outdoor science experiments; and attend a weekly story time at the Community Garden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let Your Imagination Grow Wildâ&#x20AC;? begins at the St. Croix Falls Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Read-

ing Kick-Off during Wannigan Days on June 11. The library plaza will be transformed into a fun fair with a petting zoo, educators from Fawn-Doe-Rosa, the Imagination Playground, a mobile Discovery STREAM, fun arts and crafts projects, and tons of information about summer reading.

The St. Croix Falls Public Library is proud to be collaborating with the Osceola Public Library, Fine Acres Natural Foods Market, St. Croix Falls Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, Interstate Park, Fawn-DoeRosa Wildlife Educational Park, and several skilled performers for exciting events and programs throughout the summer.

The 2016 Summer Reading Pro-

Potential for deer crashes will be high in June Deer are increasingly active and will dart onto roadways With their size, swiftness and unpredictability, deer are huge hazards for motorists. In June, they likely will be even more prevalent on Wisconsin roads.

Deer activity increases this time of year as does search for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. With this increased activity, drivers may encounter more deer darting into the paths of their vehicles without warning.

Although motor vehicle collisions with deer peak in the fall months, June is one of the worst months for driver and passenger injuries.

In each of the last five years, June ranked as the worst or second worst month for motoristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; injuries from deer crashes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best way to avoid crashes with deer is to slow down, put down your cell phone and eliminate all distractions while you drive.

You also need to buckle up in case a crash canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be avoided,â&#x20AC;? says David Pabst, director of the WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motorcyclists must be especially careful because collisions with deer can be fatal to mo-

torcycle operators and passengers. Last year in Wisconsin, two out of the five people killed in crashes with deer were motorcyclists.

Law enforcement agencies reported 19,961 deer vs. motor vehicle crashes last year. Dane County had the most motor vehicle vs. deer crashes reported in 2015 with 977.

Waukesha County had

#

#

# %

$

!

BODY: Death deemed suicide FROM PAGE 1

they concluded there was no evidence to indicate foul play in the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All evidence indicates this was a self-inflicted death,â&#x20AC;? Steffen and Pedrys wrote, noting that the case has been closed.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to . . .

Help Feed Hungry Kids!

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE: â&#x20AC;˘Strong background and knowledge of agricultural equipment, agricultural technology, and current farming practices â&#x20AC;˘Strong financial / mathematical aptitudes â&#x20AC;˘A proven successful sales background â&#x20AC;˘Strong computer skills â&#x20AC;˘A schedule that allows for Saturday hours and availability to match customers schedules â&#x20AC;˘Dedication and commitment to customer service â&#x20AC;˘Strong verbal and written communication skills Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays and more.

Highly qualified candidates should apply on-line at www.frontieragturf.com

BACKPACK FUNDRAISER Sponsored by The Salvation Army, area churches and

Friday, June 10, 4-8 p.m. at the Amery Fire Hall

the second most with 818 followed by Washington County with 769. In Door, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Shawano and Waupaca counties, more than half of all reported crashes in 2015 involved deer. Deer are the third most commonly struck object in Wisconsin traffic crashes (behind crashes with another vehicle or a fixed object).

" ! ! % ' ( , % # ! (

! " # ' ! ' %* %' ! ! (

# ! % ! ' # (

"

3rd Annual

Frontier Ag & Turf, your local John Deere dealer, has an opening for an Ag Sales Representative in our Osceola, WI location. Frontier Ag & Turf is committed to providing superior customer service when it comes to sales, service and support.

If you are passionate about the agricultural industry and are committed to providing the highest level of customer service possible, we want to talk to you.

gram is open to everyone who can listen or read. Parents may read to their infants and toddlers, hold the hands of their preschoolers and kindergarteners, or allow their older youth to take the reins and guide their own summer reading program.

Readers are asked to read for 2,016 minutes throughout the summer. Prizes will be awarded throughout the summer to keep all wild readers inspired.

Find more information about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let Your Imagination Grow Wildâ&#x20AC;? on our website at www.stcroixfallslibrary.org or by calling the library at (715) 483-1777.

All programs are free of charge and open to the public.

) % # ! ! ' " $ ( ! # ) # # ) +

+ # ) ! % !( ) % ) .- % " '

% ! /- ! ( ! # ) ( % !&

There will be BBQs, Hot Dogs (and all the fixings) Bake Sale - Silent Auction - Dunk Tank Jumping Fun House - Live Music â&#x20AC;&#x201D;FREE WILL OFFERINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The BackPack program has been hit hard by the economy and this program discreetly gives children of low income families, through no fault of their own, a backpack of good, nutritional food at the end of the school week.

Many children go without food and need our helping hand.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support the Salvation Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BackPack Program and will stay in Polk County!

* * * ! %(

AND OUTDOORS 12

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

th

Chieftain track girls finish 11 at State

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

EMILY SMITH FILE PHOTO | THE SUN

Senior Logan Miller was an enormous asset to the Chieftain Baseball team this year, sending many balls out of the park on the offensive end, and doing his fair share on the defensive end by taking turns on the mound, and in his usual role as catcher. Miller provided level-headed leadership along with his fellow senior teammates for the entirety of the season until their last inning against the Ellsworth Panthers.

Chieftains season ends falling 3-2 to Panthers

BY EMILY SMITH SPORTS WRITER

It was a rocky season for the Chieftain Baseball team, but the season finish proves that they didn’t give up until the final inning was complete. In their home stretch of games, the team took a tumble against the Prescott Cardinals falling 12-0, but regained their momentum in a 10-0 shorted game over the Amery Warriors, and finally fought until the very end of a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Ellsworth Panthers.

The camaraderie of this group of young men is evident. Each player, on any given week, when asked for a recap of their recent game would spill out compliments of their teammates and coaches. This is a group that sticks together through thick and thin.

One of those thin moments came in their matchup against the Cardinals. The Cards had to win the game to clinch the Middle Border Conference Title, and they performed as needed. The Chiefs couldn’t keep up with freshman pitcher Matt Langer, who held them to a four-hit shutout. At the end of the 12-0 loss, the Chieftain boys did not wallow, they looked ahead to what was coming next and made sure they were prepared to attack.

In their initial playoff game the Chieftains took on the Amery Warriors, whom they had lost to twice in the regular season. This game showed just how much heart and determination this team possesses. The regular season’s record usually means nothing in the playoffs, and it is very difficult by most metrics to beat a team three times in a season; the Chiefs proved these to be true in this match.

In a stellar performance, the Chiefs commanded the game from the get go, getting on the board first with Jake Stener popping up a sacrifice fly allowing a runner to score from third in the top of the second inning. The team went on to score four more runs in the third inning, two in the fourth, and finished in five innings with a final score of 10-0. Ethan Freese’s cool and collected demeanor on the mound has taken his team to great lengths this season, and continued that in this game giving up zero runs and striking out seven batters in the five innings.

On the flip side of that coin, the Chiefs faced the Ellsworth Panthers on their turf in the next round of playoffs. This is a team the Chiefs had bested twice this season, away and at home, 9-0 and 1-0 respectively. “Ellsworth took the early lead on us, but the we slowly worked our way back into the game,” described senior Taylor Fehlen. The guys found themselves tied 2-2 at the top of the seventh inning after a home run

by Logan Miller.

Ellsworth’s defense was able to hold back the Chieftains’ batters and had their chance to take the game in the bottom of the seventh. With the bases loaded from several Chieftain errors, Brady Sharon of the Panthers was able to smack a line drive single; this hit sent home their man on third for the win and a spot in the regional finals game at Ellsworth against Saint Croix Central.

SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 14

The competition keeps getting tougher as you make your way up the tournament ladder. Once again the Osceola Chieftain track and field team put several athletes on the State tournament stage to complete the 2016 season. For the ninth straight season the Osceola girls placed among the top 15 schools in the state. This year Osceola scored 19 team points to place 11th overall.

“We had a great end to an amazing season,” Osceola coach Amanda Meyer said. “I’m so proud of the work the girls put in throughout the season to prepare themselves for this past weekend. Just making it to the State meet is never our goal, so they came ready to compete and were hopeful to come home with a few medals.”

Osceola was led by a pair of third place finishes. The 800m relay team of Hannah Salami, Paige Ellefson, Lauren Smith and Savannah Rivard placed third and in the process broke the school record. The 400m relay team added six points to the team total by placing third. This relay team included Rivard, Lauren Smith, Paige Ellefson and Taylor Ellefson.

Mickey Gearin cleared 10’9” in the pole vault to place fourth. Kaija Newman secured a pair of team points with a seventh place finish in the pole vault.

“Kaija Newman was our first athlete to score some points and she ended her senior year strong,” Meyer said. “Mickey Gearin brought her final state appearance to a close JO JASPERSON FILE PHOTO TBE SUN with a huge PR (personal record) in the open 800 and a fourth place fin- Senior Mickey Gearin is one of several key track and field performers who will SEE TRACK, PAGE 17

need to be replaced from the 2016 team. The Chieftain girls won conference, Regionals and Sectionals and placed 11th at State.

Soccer advances to Regional final

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

It was really an up and down week for the Osceola Chieftain soccer team. First they played in Superior and the winner of that Middle Border contest would be crowned conference champions. Superior held their turf and defeated the Chieftains 2-0 to claim first place. Osceola had to settle for a second place tie with the Hayward Hurricanes.

“We went to Superior knowing that whoever won would be the conference champions,” Osceola coach Nathan Anderson said. “We played hard, but were unable to score. It was a heart breaker to know that we could have been champions and let it slip away, but we had to forget about this game and get our heads right for the start of the playoffs.”

Osceola opened tournament play by hosting the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks.

The Chieftains played the Blackhawks the day after the tough loss in Superior.

“We were tired before this match,” Anderson said. “We SEE SOCCER, PAGE 17

JO JASPERSON | THE SUN

Senior Macie Steffen advances the ball out of the Chieftain end during Osceola’s 4-0 win over Baldwin-Woodville in WIAA tournament play.

SPORTS

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

13

www.osceolasun.com

Saints finish successful track season at State

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The season officially started on March 7 but several of the St. Croix Falls track and field athletes make their sport a year round affair. After working with the St. Croix coaches for 12 weeks the curtain has fallen on the 2016 season.

The Saints had qualified in three events for the two-day meet in LaCrosse.

“We had our ups and downs at State,” St. Croix coach Stephanie Belisle said. “On Friday our relays did not run as fast as they had at Sectionals. In the 4x400, we did not make finals and were quite disappointed. However, Sophie ran her fastest time of the year in the 400 and went into finals sitting eighth along with the 4x200 who just made it in at tenth after preliminaries.”

The 4x400 relay team of Grace Klein, CJ Basacker, Ruthie Stewart and Sophie Klein missed

making the finals by 1.5 seconds. On the second day of the tournament St. Croix had the 800m relay team of Stewart, Alaina Driscoll, Sophie Klein and Grace Klein set to try to earn team points as well as Sophie Klein in the 400m. The Saints scored in both events.

“The 4x200 ran another school record time, and placed fi fth out of lane 10, which can be a challenging spot to find success,” Belisle said. “Sophie ran another tough race and placed seventh overall, just missing the medal stand by seven-hundredths of a second.”

Now the official practices are over. Again, several of the athletes will work out on their own as they prepare for another sport or for the 2017 track and field season. Belisle no doubt is happy again with the success that the team had on the track.

The Saints once again placed first in the Lakeland conference but it is SEE SCF TRACK, PAGE 14

RON JASPERSON FILE PHOTO | THE SUN

Senior Alex Wolfe ended his Chieftain golf career by shooting a 77 in Sectional play at Lake Wissota.

RON JASPERSON FILE PHOTO THE SUN

Sophomore Grace Klein broke the SCF school record in the 200m and will be one of the Saints’ building blocks for next season.

Saints done but Grantsburg in semifinal game

BY AMY LUESEBRINK-RAWLINGS SPORTS WRITER

The Saint Croix Falls Saints softball team (5-9 conf. 7-12 overall), finishing fifth in the Lakeland West conference, were seeded #9 in this year’s Division 3 Regional playoffs. They sparred with #8 seed Spooner for their first playoff game. Spooner had home field advantage and got off to a powerful start. They were up six by the third inning and that’s where they stayed. The Saints had five hits in the game but couldn’t get anyone across the plate. Their five errors helped Spooner to its

6-0 win and their right to move on in the playoffs.

Annalise Parks topped the Saints hitting this season having 23 RBIs with 51 AB and .51 AVG. Right behind Parks was teammate, Katie Kopp, who also knocked in 19 RBIs with 57 AB for a .351 batting season. Kopp also pitched for 18 games this season with a 7-10 record, allowing 117 hits, 114 runs, 53 earned runs, 2 home runs, 39 base on balls, and had 107 strike outs for a 3.44 ERA. Number one Grantsburg, 13-1 in the Lakeland West Conference, is making a strong run for state.

They had a bye in the first round

of Division 3 playoffs being seeded #2 and had home field advantage for the first three games of the playoffs. Grantsburg easily beat #7 Cumberland(16-6) at home, 10-0. They beat #3 Phillips(10-0) at home, 7-1. They trounced #4 Chequamegon(13-12), 15-0. And for their last stepping stone game toward state Grantsburg stepped past #1 Elk Mound(15-2), 9-3.

Grantsburg plays this Friday, June 10 against Poynette (13-3) at WIAA State Semifinal at Goodman Diamond field in Madison at 1:30 p.m.

Braves win fourth straight

BY GARTH OLSON

The Braves notched its fourth straight win after defeating the New Richmond Millers 5-3 last Friday during Rhubarb Days weekend.

After injuring his elbow last July, pitcher Jared Dettmann made his first start, striking out six in three innings.

Dettmann, since he’s working back his arm strength, was on a pitchcount of 45 pitches.

“I felt good,” Dettmann said after the game. Drew Walker got the win after pitching five innings in relief with Zach Waalen closing out the game in the ninth.

Player/manger Ryan Stephens also pitched well for New Richmond, but had to leave the game in the seventh after a leg cramp. Leading 2-1, Osceola scored three runs in the eighth and had 10 hits on the night includ-

ing a double by Matt Hasselquist and a triple by Mark Sontag.

“We always expect a close game when we play New Richmond,” Braves manager Mike Tetzlaff said. “We had the advantage of a home crowd and it’s a good combo of Dettmann and good defense that played well behind him.”

The Braves (4-3 overall, 2-1 conference) started out the week with a 12-0 win over the St. Paul Hops. The Braves divided the pitching duties among four players – in a mini-workout for pitchers in order to get ready for a busy slate of upcoming games in June.

Franklin Cruz, Dave Measner and Hasselquist each had three hits in the game.

Last Saturday, the Braves traveled to St. Croix Falls and broke SEE BRAVES, PAGE 14

GARTH OLSON

Raindrops fell on Noah Berger during the Braves game in St. Croix Falls last Saturday - the game was rained out in the fourth inning after the Braves built a 9-2 lead.

Osceola golf season ends at Sectionals

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

Last week the golf teams completed Sectional play and the top teams and individuals will wrap up their season this week in the State meet at University Ridge golf course in Madison. The Chieftain’s last hope for a spot at State was dashed when senior Alex Wolfe came up just short in his bid to represent the SEE GOLF, PAGE 17

Saints stopped by Clayton/Turtle Lake AMY LUESEBRINK-RAWLINGS SPORTS WRITER

The Saint Croix Falls Saints made it look easy trouncing Grantsburg 12-2, in the first round of Division 3 baseball playoffs, but Clayton/Turtle Lake proved more challenging. Strong pitching from Clayton/Turtle Lake stopped the Saints’ run for state, 4-1.

The Saints pitcher Brady Leahy had a strong game striking out eight batters, allowing seven hits, and no walks. But it wasn’t enough to stop Clayton/Turtle Lake from stealing the Saints’ dream for a shot at moving toward a Division title. St. Croix Falls Saints scored its only run of the game on a sacrifice fly by Spencer Langer in the fifth inning.

Clayton/Turtle Lake scored a single run in each of the third, sixth and seventh innings.

The run in the third was a steal of home by Riley Bodsberg. Pitching closer Cam Bodsberg allowed seven hits and put

away the final 21 outs for the save.

The Saints end their season third in the Lakeland West Conference at 11-4 and 15-7 overall.

They fall behind number one Unity (12-2) and Clayton/Turtle Lake (11-3).

Alex Johnson topped the Saints hitting with 23 RBIs, followed by Jameson Kahl with 18. Brady Leahy pitched 10 games with a 6-2 record. He allowed 36 hits this season, 24 runs, nine earned runs, zero home runs, had 16 walks and had 71 strike outs this season with an ERA of 1.09.

In the Lakeland West Conference, number one Unity is moving up in the Division 3 playoffs.

The #1 seeded Unity had a bye in the first round.

They beat Cumberland at home 4-2, and Clayton/ Turtle Lake 6-1 in the WIAA Regional Final.

Unity is playing Chequamegon for the WIAA Sectional playoffs at Durand on Tuesday, June 7, at 11:00. The winner of that game will go on to the semifinal game, June 15.

14

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

SCOREBOARD

PROGRAMS AT INTERSTATE PARK Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls.

Friday, June 10 Troubles for Turtles, 3 p.m. at the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles. Learn some tips to help turtles and learn about the species we have right here in Wisconsin. Meet Gizmo, a Greek tortoise and E.T., an Eastern box turtle - two of many species in the world that are threatened or endangered.

Saturday, June 11 The Eagles of Eagle Peak, 10 to 11a.m. at Eagle Peak.

Hike to Eagle Peak from the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Meet the naturalist at the top and view the nest of our resident pair of bald eagles with a spotting scope.

All About Snakes, 1 p.m. at the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles. Meet Copper the fox snake and Bintu the ball python and learn fascinating facts about snakes here in Wisconsin and around the world. Bring home a crafted make-and-take snake of your own.

Molten Lava & Melted Ice, 3 to 4 p.m. Visit with the naturalist at the river overlook on the Pothole Trail to learn about the makings of Interstate Park’s natural wonders.

Sunday, June 12 State Symbol Memory Game, 1 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Join the fun with a game of memory - Wisconsin style. Match the symbols and discover everything from our state dance to our state dog.

Thursday, June 16 Nature Storytime, 10 a.m. A story and activity chosen especially for children pre-K through Kindergarten and their parents. Check at the park office upon arrival for the program location within the park.

Live Music at Interstate Park Celebrate the summer solstice at Wisconsin Interstate Park June 20, on scenic Lake O’ the Dalles.

Listen to live music by The Geezers, a loose group of local musicians with hundreds of combined years of instrumental and vocal talent. The Geezers will jam from 8 to 10 p.m. near the Beach House. Bring a lawn chair. Free refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Interstate Park.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on WI Hwy 35 just ½-mile south of Hwy 8. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747 or visit www.wiparks.net<http://www.wiparks.net>

BASEBALL: Osceola Chieftains fall to Ellsworth Panthers, 3-2 FROM PAGE 12

Saint Croix Central.

Although their season may have ended sooner than they would have liked, it was a happy ending of sorts for the boys who love to play together regardless of the score. “At the end of the day, we

made some huge improvements to our team as a whole this year. I am so thankful to call every one of this year’s seniors my teammate this year, and look forward to playing with a fun group of returning guys next spring” remarked junior first baseman Joe Swanson. These

thoughts were echoed by freshman Matt Schultz, who declared “I can’t wait for the opportunity to play with my brothers again and have an extremely successful and enjoyable sophomore season.”

BASEBALL June 14-16: State.

OSCEOLA BRAVES June 4: at St. Croix Falls, 1 p.m.

June 8: Prescott, 7:30 p.m.

June 11: at Elmwood, 1 p.m.

June 12: at Hudson, 1 p.m.

June 15: Grey Eagles, 7:30 p.m.

June 17: Spooner, 7:30 p.m.

June 18: St. Paul Mudhens, 7 p.m.

Food Shelf Night June 24: Blaine Fusion, 7:30 p.m.

June 25: Plum City, 7 p.m.

June 29: Menomonie, 7:30 p.m.

July 1: All Star Game at River Falls, 7:30 p.m.

July 6: Cumberland, 7:30 p.m.

July 8: at New Richmond, 7:30 p.m.

July 10: Ellsworth, 1 p.m.

July 15: at Menononie, 7:30 p.m.

July 16: St. Paul Capitals, 7 p.m.

July 17: at Spring Valley, 1 p.m.

July 20: Metro Knights, 7:30 p.m.

July 22: St. Croix Falls, 7:30 p.m.

July 23: Bay City, 7 p.m.

July 27: Minneapolis Angels, 7:30 p.m.

July 29: River Falls, 7:30 p.m.

Fan Appreciation Night July 30: Hager City, 7 p.m.

Aug. 6: Hudson, 7 p.m.

Aug. 12-14: Playoffs Aug. 19-21: State League standings Prescott 5-0 Spring Valley 4-1 River Falls 3-1 BRAVES 2-1 Elmwood 2-1 Menomonie 2-2 Ellsworth 2-2 Bay City 2-2 New Richmond 2-3 Hudson 2-4 St. Croix Falls 1-2 Plum City 1-4 Hager City 0-5

GIRLS SOCCER

Prairie habitat being restored

E

arly spring has left us and now late spring is already taking on a feeling of summer. Those geese that were nesting a month ago or more have goslings and some have moved from down powder puffs into actual molting stages and are actually growing feathers. I have talked to people who saw baby teal and wood ducks young a month ago. That is as early as I can remember seeing them.

My son Josh spotted a young sandhill crane “colt” a month ago the size of a robin crossing the road with its protective parents.

The other early sign of spring no one could miss were huge plumes of Wild River smoke that were rising high above Trails the horizon as Department of Natural Resources wildlife personnel and Jim Bennett U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workers were burning grassland habitat f wildlife ildlif management. With conditions just right, for high humidity, low wind speeds and winds blowing in favorable directions, the burns take place annually.

Harvey Halvorsen is the Wisconsin DNR Area Wildlife Supervisor out of the Baldwin, Wisconsin office.

Halvorson explained the reasons behind the spring burns. “It’s a cost effective, ecologically sound way to regenerate grassland and wild flowers for wildlife habitat. Controlled burning also improves diversity that will improve wildlife habitat.”

If you could go back in time, and we can by looking into old surveyor records of the 1800’s, Western Wisconsin was home to about 350,000 acres of prairie habitat. Almost all of those lands were developed over the years before people realized the importance of prairie and the history of prairie habitat right here. Those prairie places with a rich history are still found with names like Prairie Farm, Star Prairie, Erin Prairie and Prairie du Chein farther south. Over the years intense agricultural practices as well as development have destroyed these large expanses of prairie.

State and national funding has brought back around 6,000 acres of prairie habitat right here in our back

yards. Much of the land was purchased with special funding and hopefully those funds will remain available to purchase enough land to bring the total of local prairie habitat back to around 20,000 acres. These lands would benefit waterfowl, especially mallards and blue winged teal, pheasants, turkey, whitetail deer and several songbirds that have suffered from loss of prairie habitat. That loss was mostly agricultural and continues to change as modern agriculture changes over from hay crops, when Wisconsin was more of a home based dairy farm operation to larger corporate farming. The songbirds that suffered most include meadowlarks, bobolinks, sedge wrens and Henslowe sparrows.

Many people have asked why does the burning have to take place in the spring when wildlife may be nesting. According to Halvorsen, “We have to protect the lands that were preserved. Spring is the best time to burn. Burning slows woody habitat development and we try to burn only every three years as well as coordinate our burning with the Fish and Wildlife’s burning.” I observed a few burns this spring and saw areas where prairie on one side of the road was burned and prairie grasslands on the other side of the road was left unburned to allow wildlife ample habitat to nest.

Before settlement fire was the great preserver of prairie habitat and those natural fires were looked upon as a good thing. With development man tried to put a stop to the natural wild fires. We all know what the bear says who wears the ranger hat. With man encroaching all across the land we run into issues with building in dry areas prone to natural fires and low lands that flood. That makes todays wildfires and flooding look like bad things when in a wild land, fire and flooding have natural roles that played key components in making this land the perfect place we call home.

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

une 11: Sectional.

June 16-18: State.

Middle Border Conference Soccer Standings FINAL - unofficial W-L-T 1) Superior 13-1-2 2) Osceola 11-2-3 3) Hayward 12-3-1 4) New Richmond 11-4-1 5) Amery 6-9-1 6) Barron 5-10-1 7) Somerset 4-9-2 8) Spooner 2-12-0 9) Baldwin-Woodville 0-13-1

Pts 27 25 25 23 13 11 10 4 1

SOFTBALL June 9-11: State.

TRACK Osceola and St. Croix Falls Track Results At Lacrosse – State Meet June 3 and 4, 2016 Points awarded for top eight place finishers First place finishers – and Osceola (OHS) and St. Croix (SCF) place winners Team Standings – Girls (top 15 teams) 1) Jefferson 44 2) Wisconsin Lutheran 42 3) Lakeside Lutheran 37 4) Catholic Memorial 31 5) Bloomer 27 6) Wittenberg-Birnamwood 26 7) Brodhead / Juda 25 8) Monroe 23 9) Big Foot 21 10) Milwaukee Lutheran 20 11) Osceola 19 12) Cambridge 18 12) Amery 18 12) Edgerton 18 15) East Troy 17 15) Kettle Moraine Lutheran 17 Girl’s events 100-meter dash – 1, Ja’Cey Simmons, Milwaukee Lutheran, 12.25.

200-meter dash – 1, Ja’Cey Simmons, Milwaukee Lutheran, 24.91.

400-meter dash – 1, Abbey Zastrow, Arcadia, 56.86. 7, Sophie Klein, SCF,

59.86.

800-meter run – 1, Sydney Currie, Cambridge, 2:11.80.* 1600-meter run – 1, Audrey Janik, Wisconsin Lutheran, 4:59.46.

3200-meter run – 1, Alicia Monson, Amery, 10:40.10.

100-meter hurdles – 1, Mikaela Grant, Jefferson, 14.69.

300-meter hurdles – 1, Jordan Hirsbrunner, Monroe, 43.94.

400-meter relay – 1, Catholic Memorial, (Abby Finnegan, Tatum Straw, Josie Schrubbe, Kathleen Hirsch, 49.03.* 3, OHS, (Paige Ellefson, Taylor Ellefson, Lauren Smith, Savannah Rivard), 49.76.

800-meter relay – 1, Catholic Memorial, (Abby Finnegan, Tatum Straw, Josie Schrubbe, Kathleen Hirsch), 1:43.36. 3, OHS, (Hannah Salami, Paige Ellefson, Lauren Smith, Savannah Rivard), 1:45.44. 5, SCF, (Alaina Driscoll, Sophie Klein, Ruthie Stewart, Grace Klein), 1:46.04.

1600-meter relay – 1, WittenbergBirnamwood, (Paige Norrbom, Kylie Linke, Emily Norrbom, Maddy Pietz), 3:56.66.* 3200-meter relay – 1, Big Foot, (Gloria Esarco, Alexandria Demco, Grace Gillingham, Brooke Wellhausen), 9:34.53.

High jump – 1, Emily Scott, Lakeland, 5-6.

Pole vault – 1, Hailey Orlowski, Wisconsin Lutheran, 11-3. 4, Mickey Gearin, OHS, 10-9.

Long jump – 1, Mikaela Grant, Jefferson, 18-5.5.

Triple jump – 1, Kyra Arendt, Bloomer, 37-11.

Shot put – 1, Tess Keyzers, Little Chute, 47-3.* 7, Kaija Newman, OHS, 38-4.

Discus – 1, Destinee Haas, BaldwinWoodville, 134-2.

Team Standings – Boys (top 15 teams) 1) Freedom 45 2) Wisconsin Lutheran 43 3) Little Chute 42 4) Rice Lake 35 5) Luxemburg-Casco 31 6) Arcadia 26 7) Omro 24 8) Spooner 22 9) Catholic Memorial 21 10) Jefferson 20 11) West Salem 19.5 12) River Valley 19 13) Sheboygan Falls 18 14) Kiel 17 15) Berlin 16 Boy’s events 100-meter dash – 1, Kyle Thomas, River Valley, 11.10.

200-meter dash – 1, Kenny Bednarek, Rice Lake, 21.81.

400-meter dash – 1, Kenny Bednarek, Rice Lake, 47.79.

800-meter run – 1, Jacob Caswell, Berlin, 1:55.29.

1600-meter run – 1, Clark Otte, Sheboygan Falls, 4:20.26.

3200-meter run – 1, Daniel Pederson, Spooner, 9:16.05.

110-meter hurdles – 1, Jim Hoesley, Arcadia, 14.41. 8, Jason Bents, OHS, 15.42.

300-meter hurdles – 1, Jim Hoesley, Arcadia, 38.41.

400-meter relay – 1, Catholic Memorial, (Matthew Lechner, Max Cooper, Dylan Schubbe, Josh Karfonta), 43.05.

800-meter relay – 1, West Salem, (Zach Pierce, Mark Harris, Mitchell Lehmann, Brent Heilman), 1:28.51.

1600-meter relay – 1, Kiel, (Zach Zorn, Brandon Zamora-Herrera, Parker Brack, Trenton Nickel), 3:20.46.

3200-meter relay – 1, Dodgeville / Mineral Point, (Payton Grunow, Gerrit Bakker, Isaac Grunow, Jack Schickel), 7:56.43.

High jump – 1, Ben Gucinski, Fox Valley Lutheran, 7-1.* Pole vault, 1, Adam Schommer, Freedom, 14-0.

Long jump – 1, Seth Doxtater, Freedom, 21-10.75.

Triple jump – 1, Ben Dunkleberger, Lake Mills, 44-5.5 Shot put – 1, Landon Ellingson, Jefferson, 56-8.5.

Discus – 1, Landon Ellingson, Jefferson, 178-8. * Indicates new State record

Delivering Your Community

The Outdoorsman’s Journal is brought to you by:

THE SUN Newspaper Office Supply 108 Cascade • Osceola

715-294-2314 715-755-3316

715-294-2165 Fax: 715-294-2892 401 South Cascade Osceola, Wisconsin osceolaautobody@centurytel.net

<www.osceolasun.com>

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

15

www.osceolasun.com

Do cats and dogs really fight like cats and dogs?

Cats and dogs have long been depicted as ardent foes, consistently getting into scrapes with one another. But are those claims exaggerated?

Many cats and dogs peacefully coexist in their homes, where their divergent personalities combine to make homes more interesting. Cats and dogs tend to have different body language, but that should not be mistaken for opposition.

Take, for example, a boisterous puppy who excitedly approaches visitors with its tail wagging to show friendliness. According to the animal experts at SlimDoggy.com, a resource for dog food, fitness and fun, cats interpret wagging tails as signs of anger or displeasure. Dogs like to sniff their “friends” and get to know them, and cats don’t favor this attention.

When sniffed, cats may run off, unintentionally triggering dogs’ natural predator instincts.

Such an instance is a rough way for cats and dogs to begin a relationship, and it’s easy to see

It’s important that pet owners recognize that, while cats and dogs may peacefully coexist in a home most of the time, their natural instincts may kick in every so often. Just separate the pets if they have a tiff.

Rumors abound that

Cats and dogs can peacefully coexist in homes, especially when pet owners exercise patience and emphasize socialization.

how such an introduction can lay a poor foundation for their relationship.

Cats and dogs also have different social styles. While a cat may be content to be alone and approach visitors cautiously, dogs tend to be sociable and rush into situations if they think

there is fun to be had.

But cats and dogs can peacefully coexist. One way to foster a good relationship between cats and dogs is to control their initial introduction. If possible, separate the animals initially, giving cats a chance to warm up to their new situation. Upon intro-

Did you know?

When adopting or purchasing new dogs, dog owners must accept that their companion animals will be part of their lives for the next decade-plus. When dogs are welcomed into a home, they can alter the family dynamic and bring families immeasurable amounts of joy. So it’s understandable that pet parents want that joy to last as long as possible, and prospective pet owners may be surprised to learn that some breeds have longer life expectancies than others.

• Chihuahua: One of

the smallest dog breeds, chihuahuas also tend to be one of the longest-living. The longest living chihuahua reached 20 years old.

• Pomeranian: Pomeranians hail from a region of the world formerly known as Pomerania, which was located in parts of present-day Germany and Poland. Queen Victoria fell in love with a pomeranian and made the dog popular in England. These small pups can live between 14 to 16 years.

• Yorkshire terrier: Adorable Yorkies are

a favorite of dog-lovers and can live as long as 20 years.

• Dachshund: Affectionately known as the “weiner dog,” these lively pups typically remain loyal companions for anywhere from 12 to 15 years.

• Collie: Fans of the television show “Lassie” fell in love with intelligent collies. These dogs were bred to herd sheep and cattle, but they’re also excellent family dogs. Collies tend to live between 15 and 16 years.

Hwy. 35 & Co. Rd. S ‫ ו‬715-294-3431 x Full Service for Large and Small Animal Care x Full Surgery x Laser Therapy for Chronic Pain and Rapid Healing x In-house Laboratory x Fiberoptic and Ultrasound Diagnostics x Digital X-Ray

Timothy D. Johnson, DVM

Bruce A. Oscarson, DVM

www.osceolavet.com

Nancy A. Hansen, DVM

ducing the two, it may be best to have the dog on a leash so that you can control its desire to lunge.

Calmness is key; do not force the cat to come to the dog or vice versa. Reward calm behavior with treats. Repeat these steps until the pets appear to be used to each other.

cats and dogs can’t share a home, but that’s simply not true. With some early socialization, patience on the part of pet owners and an understanding of cat and dog behaviors, pet parents can ensure both cats and dogs live together in harmony.

Large Section of Pet & Bird Food

Your Complete Pet Care Center

Bill’s

Hardware & Appliance Your Hometown Hardware

202 Chieftain Street • Osceola, WI • 715-294-3301

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN VETERINARY SERVICE

949 State Road 46•Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6226• v etjjb@amerytel.net Dr. Jill Armstrong

Friendly care from your hometown doctors who understand you and your pet

We offer reduced rates on routine vaccines and preventative health as well as low cost spay and neuter services.

Ask about our Spay & Neuter Clinic

The latest in pet and animal care.

“For a healthier, happier “Best Friend” www.northwestwisconsinveterinary.com

16

RECORDS

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016

www.osceolasun.com

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, May 31, 2016 Tara J. Nelson, 28, Turtle Lake was arrested May 29 for OWI 2nd.

James A. Sweeney, 33, New Richmond was arrested May 23 for two counts of battery (special circumstances), OWL 3rd, Resisting, and multiple counts bail jumping.

John P. Larkin, 25, Grasston, Minn. was arrested on May 24 for Marijuana Possession and Drug Paraphernalia.

Tyler D. Funk, 24, Cumberland was arrested May 24 for Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of THC (2nd).

Melita J. Ericksen, 25, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 25 for Disorderly Conduct.

Dylan P. Gale, 23, Luck was arrested on May 25 for Disorderly Conduct.

Bradley C. Eggen, 32, Dresser was arrested May 26 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Jason R. Nelson, 36, Osceola was arrested on May 26 for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Using a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime.

Collin J. Allen, 21, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 28 for Battery,

DOC and Emergency Telephone.

Ricky J. Bedell, 36, Pine City, Minn. was arrested May 28 for Felony Possession of Marijuana.

Julie A. Nelson, 35, Balsam Lake was arrested May 29 for Retail Theft.

Kevin J. Hicks, 31, Osceola was arrested May 29 for Recklessly Endangering Safety (domestic).

Samantha L. McCurdy, 37, St. Croix Falls was arrested May 29 for Disorderly Conduct.

Amy L. Nelson, 27, Luck was arrested on May 29 for Disorderly Conduct and Probation Hold.

Jesse J. Scribner, 17, Clayton was arrested on May 29 for Operating a Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, and Felony Bail Jumping.

Jamie L. Brown, 47, White Bear Lake, Minn. was arrested on May 23 for Warrant-Criminal Damage to Property (repeater) and Warrant – Disorderly Conduct (repeater).

Tyler D. Funk, 24, Cumberland was arrested May 24 for Probation Hold.

Kaylyn M. Ball, 24, Cumberland was arrested on May 24 for Probation Hold.

Kathrine I. Bontjes, 40, River Falls was arrested

on May 25 for Warrant (Failure to Appear).

Randy C. Milstead, 26, Centuria was arrested on May 27 for Probation Hold.

Bruce N. Bellanger, 40, Webster was arrested on May 27 for Warrant (Failure to Appear).

Daniel J. Kukuk, 29, Stillwater, Minn. was arrested on May 27 on Minn. Warrants.

Morgan J. Molina, 31, Lindstrom, Minn. was arrested on May 28 for Polk County Warrant.

Brandon S. Dellios, 24, Amery was arrested on May 30 for Polk County Warrant (OAR), St. Croix County Warrant (OAR), and Barron County Warrant.

Clayton D. Koch, 35, Shawano was arrested May 31 for Probation Hold.

Amanda L. Staples, 34, Sandstone was arrested June 1 for Polk County Warrant, Body Only.

Shelby L. Antley, 23, Chippewa Falls was arrested for three Failure-to-Appear warrants.

Janis D. Howie, 22, Balsam Lake was arrested June 1 for Probation Hold.

Robert L. Pate, 30, Luck was arrested June 2 for a Probation Warrant.

William R. Sims IV, 22, Amery was arrested

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES The following have applied for a license to sell liquor, defined by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 125, from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, (unless sooner revoked) in the Village of Osceola.

floor and basement of two story bldg & outside patio & smoke areas behind building

June 3 for a Minnesota Warrant.

Roger J. Peterson, 55, Frederic was arrested June 4 for Probation Hold.

Justin L. Tretsven, 20, Dresser was arrested June 5 for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Misdemeanor bond violation.

Christopher C. Larson, 33, Osakis, Minn. was arrested June 3 for OWI 3rd offense.

Adam G. Fredrickson, 34, Somerset was arrested June 5 for OWI 3rd, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Polk County Marriage Licenses – June 7, 2016 Reeve Kristopher Sullivan and Carli Clara Kurschner were issued a marriage license on May 22, 2016.

Nicholas Richard Paulzine and Angela Marie Newman were issued a marriage license on May 24, 2016.

David Laverne Hawkins and Mitzi Lynette Glasscock were issued a marriage license on May 24, 2016.

Dustin Jerome Schjenken and Sydney Renae Larson were issued a marriage license on May 24, 2016.

Cory Jacob Haasnoot and Ann Janette Lynn Stalheiem were issued a marriage license on May 26.

Benjamin Michael Stoddard and Mariah Lanay Moon were issued a marriage license on May 29, 2016.

Darren Lee Dunsmoor and Nenielle Lynn Deiss were issued a marriage license on May 30, 2016.

Matthew Michael Elsmore and Catherine Ann Donovan were issued a marriage license on May 30, 2016.

Kevin Andrew Schmidt and Jessica Lyn Peterson were issued a marriage license on May 31, 2016.

Christopher Ryan Keeley and Kelly Ann Flipp were issued a marriage license on May 31, 2016.

Colin Daniel O’Donovan and Kasie Joy Denucci were issued a marriage license on June 2, 2016.

Joshua Jason Miller and Talena Rose Hetherington were issued a marriage license on June 2, 2016.

Samuel Baeker Crnobrna and Lauren Dorothy Hazenson were issued a marriage license on June 2, 2016.

Gordon John Denn and Jean Marie Ferguson were issued a marriage license on June 2, 2016.

About the crime stories

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

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

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

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

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

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 Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 17, 2016 Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler 202 Cascade Street P.O. Box 835 Osceola, WI 54020 715-755-3161 Bar #1001618 43-45Sc WNAXLP

Class “A” and “Class A” Osceola Liquor & Gas, Ltd /dba/Valley Spirits Agent - Thomas Salewski 209 Chieftain Street - building and adjacent parking lot Osceola Foods, Inc., - /dba/ Dick’s Fresh Market Agent – Timothy D Adams 112 Chieftain Street – 16, 500 sq ft retail, sales floor Class “A” TA Operating, Inc. /dba/ Minit Mart Agent – Jeremy Wolkovitz 201 Willow Lane RoadConvenience Store Osceola Liquor & Gas, Ltd - /dba/ Cascade Oil Company Agent - Thomas Salewski 97 Cascade St – Convenience Store Eliasco, Inc. /dba/ Osceola Stop Agent - Daniel Richter 100 Seminole Avenue - gas station, convenience store Class “B” and “Class B” Osceola Lanes – Dennis Krenz 104 Cascade Street - block building, bar, bowling lanes & lots behind lanes Spiritmoon, LLC - /dba/ Spiritmoon Bar & Grill Agent – Steven M. Meyer 110 Cascade St. - main

RAB, Inc /dba/ Tippy Canoes Agent – Allison Bahr 1020 Cascade Street – Bar/ Restaurant Area, outside in fenced and extended patio area, special event area and stored in back cooler of kitchen PY’s Saloon & Grill - Steven E. Johnson 107 / 109 Cascade St – stone/brick /block /wood buildings - main floor, basement, patios and decks Fiesta Loca, LLC Agent - German Duran 102 2nd Ave – main floor bar/restaurant and storage in walk-in cooler in basement.

Class “B” Thiels American Pie Agent – Melissa Thiel 444 Cascade Street – business operating as pizza restaurant including patio

SUBMITTED

Fire Fighter screening

The St. Croix Falls Fire Department recently made a donation that allowed Osceola Medical Center to purchase equipment for fire fighter training and testing. Osceola Medical Center purchased a Keiser Sled, used for testing the fitness level of fire fighters. Pictured are St. Croix Falls firefighters, David Berg, Gerald Brisson and Matthew Larson.

OPEN HOUSE

The Osceola Braves, Inc. Agent- Kathryn M. Cloutier Ballfield at Oakey Park, specifically concession stand, inside the ballfield, grandstand and the outside within 30 feet of same Class “B” & “Class C” The Watershed Café, LLC /dba/The Watershed Café Agent – Steven Rasmuson 99 Cascade Street – free standing, 2500 sqft, 1 floor café and deck 45Sc WNAXLP

& Ribbon Cutting Thursday, June 16 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Check out our event on Facebook!

Barn Venue & Event Center 96 280th Street • Osceola, WI 715-294-1566 croixviewfarm@gmail.com www.croixviewfarm.com

Food & other wedding vendors. Join us as we kick off our first season! Bring a friend and enjoy an evening on the farm!

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

17

www.osceolasun.com

OBITUARIES

AMERY HOSPITAL AND CLINIC Amery, Wisconsin April 29, 2016: A girl, Emma Jo Wielinksi, weighing 6 pounds 3.1 ounces, to Haley Andersona nd Ben Wielinski, Amery.

May 5, 2016: A girl, Novah Lynn Hoyt, weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces, to Caileea and Devin

Hoyt, Milltown.

May 16, 2016: A boy, Kayden Bradley Gale, weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces, to Miranda Gale, Clayton.

May 25, 2016: A boy, Joseph Leroy Bauer, weighing 5 pounds 3 ounces, to Mellody Rohrer and Scott Bauer, Amery.

May 26, 2016: A girl,

Edith Marie Dotson, weighing 9 pounds 6 ounces, to Charissa and Kevin Dotson, Amery.

ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin May 19, 2016: A boy, Ethan Snow Geshick, weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces, to Danielle and Brandon Geshick, Danbury/Webster.

May 19, 2016: A boy, Zane Dean Erickson, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces, to Heather and Nickolaus Erickson, St. Croix Falls.

May 19, 2016: A boy, Corbin John Kruse, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces, to Jessica and Andrew Kruse, Cushing.

SOCCER: Outcome of the girls team at regional finals FROM PAGE 12

had a three hour drive to Superior the day before and didn’t get home until after midnight. I was afraid that it would affect the way we usually play. It did not. We came out of the gates strong and fast.”

Emily Shakal scored just seven minutes into the game and did so again at the 31 minute mark. Misty Swisher added a goal 50 minutes into the game and Shakal finished the scoring on a great assist from Cloe Lindh with five minutes left for a 4-0 decision.

“We were worried about their Kaitlyn Weyer, who is very fast both with and without the ball,” Anderson said. “We made sure to give her space so that she couldn’t run in behind us. The defense played huge in this shutout.”

The win against B-W set up another game against Hayward. Each team had won a one goal decision on their own turf during the year. Would this trend hold true as the teams met for a third time, this time in Osceola?

Both teams played a defensive minded game and it was scoreless at intermission.

“At halftime, the team thought that they were playing poorly, but I told them that we were not playing particularly well offensively, but defensively we were very solid,” Anderson said.

The second half was played in a downpour and although the Chieftains had played most of the half in the Hurricanes’ end they could not dent the goal.

Swisher had a couple of chances, one in the 70th minute and another five minutes later but could not solve the Hurricane defense. Swisher found that the third time was a charm.

“The clock ticked down to the last minute,” Anderson explained. “Emily Shakal popped up with the ball on the right side of midfield, saw Misty Swisher make a run behind the Hayward defense, and played a perfect through ball. Misty outran the defense, then chipped the keeper to make it 1-0.”

There were only 29 seconds left on the clock when Swisher scored the winner.

“Scoring the winning goal with 29 seconds remaining in the game was shocking to me,” Swisher said. “Hearing the crowd and especially the team cheering as soon as I received the ball was exciting and I felt as if I could do anything. The most exhilarating moment was after the game when my coach came to me screaming that we won. He hugged me and then the entire team surrounded us. That moment is what I have always dreamed of and it still doesn’t seem real to me. My team and I have so much confidence now that we can really go the distance.”

Osceola remains unscored on in tournament play.

The defense starts with keeper Reagan Ekstrom but it doesn’t stop there. Everyone has to do their jobs to keep a quality team like Hayward off the boards, and they did.

“Our game against Hayward was anything but easy,” Chieftain senior and tri-captain Macie Steffen said. “Our team ultimately won with our heart, love of the game, and teamwork. Teamwork wins games and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our fans and the drive to play another game.”

Osceola plays again on June 9 in the Regional final, the opponent and location are yet to be determined.

TRACK: Osceola girls track team finish 11th at state meet FROM PAGE 12

ish in the vault.”

With another top 15 finish in the books the Chieftain girls will now have to reload for next season. The Chieftains will lose seven top-notch seniors who will need to be replaced next year.

“I’m so sad that this senior group is done as they have been the hardest working, most State medal decorated, and amazing young ladies I’ve had the pleasure of working with,” Meyer said. “I love these girls, and I look forward to seeing the bright futures they have ahead of them.”

Smith reminisced about concluding her athletic career at Osceola. “This year was the most exciting track season I’ve had by far,” Smith said. “From being conference, Regional, and Sectional champs, I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome this season. I’m going to miss all of the support from my teammates and coaches and the dedication that the team put into this season.”

The Osceola boys also had a strong contingent of athletes at the State meet but found the com-

petition very strong. Osceola scored in one event with junior Jason Bents placing eighth in the 110m hurdles.

“Jason never really found a great rhythm in his preliminary race, but qualified for finals,” Chieftain coach Rick Stewart said. “He ran well in finals and got the only team point for Osceola in La Crosse. Jason had a great season and will be a great leader in the hurdles and sprints for us next year.”

Junior Ethan Ellingsworth competed in four events: the 100m and the high jump and teamed up with Austin Fox, Tucker Hazzard and Teddy Gildersleeve in the 400m relay and with Hazzard, Fox and Cole Rennaker in the 800m relay. Devin Stenglein competed in the discus.

The boys will also be stung by the graduation of several seniors.

“Osceola loses a lot of talented seniors who contributed a lot to the program throughout their high school careers,” Stewart summarized.

“We will look to build off this season and have a lot of underclassmen who are hungry to compete more at a high level.”

SCF TRACK: Girls finish at state FROM PAGE 13

land conference but it is not only about winning.

“I am very proud of our team this season,” Belisle began. “We had girls who sacrificed individual successes for the betterment of the team several times this season. At our most important competitions, many young ladies stepped up to perform their very best, and as a team, they did some amazing things.

Above all, this has been a group of girls with strong character who are awfully fun to be around. We are looking forward to next year already, but will miss the talent, leadership, and positive encouragement of our seniors.”

BRAVES: Win four straight FROM PAGE 13

out to a quick 9-2 lead in the third inning after homers by Blake Berger and Hasselquist. However, rains moved in during the fourth inning and the game was cancelled and will be rescheduled.

The Braves now face a unique week of sorts with three big conference games in a row starting with Prescott (2015 con-

ference champs) at home on June 8, followed by road games at Elmwood on June 11 and at Hudson on June 12.

“We need to play good defense and continue getting good pitching from our guys,” Tetzlaff added. “It’s sounds simple, but if we keep hitting the ball with good defense – that’s the key to success.”

GOLF: Season at Sectionals FROM PAGE 13

Chieftains.

Although Wolfe will not advance to State he ended his Chieftain golf career on a highnote, shooting a 77.

“I couldn’t be much happier with my round,” Wolfe said. “Except for a couple minor errors I played my game. My four years as an Osceola Chieftain will always be cherished and never forgotten. I feel honored and lucky to have had such a great team and great coaches throughout my career.”

Osceola coach Andy Willeman was happy with how his senior performed on the Lake Wissota golf course near Chippewa Falls.

“Alex put together a great round of golf,” Willeman said. “He was able to remain competitive in the toughest Sectional in the state. When looking at scores from around the state, the individuals from this Sectional that went on to State posted the state’s lowest scores in Division-2.”

Wolfe once again was very consistent, shooting a 39 on the front nine and finishing play with a 38 on the backside.

“Alex has been playing well for the last three weeks,” Willeman said.

“Lake Wissota is a tough course with a lot of water and hazards that come into play. Alex stayed away from most of it and

only had one rough hole for the entire day. Coming into the Sectional we knew that Alex was going to have to play some of the best golf that he’s played all year to qualify (for State). It turned out that he would have had to shoot an even par to qualify, which on this course is a tall task.”

Wolfe and classmate Cody Whittier will be missed on the OHS varsity next season but the Chieftains do have some experience to build on.

Tommy Cronick will be a senior next season and he was consistent in the Chieftain No.2 spot. Osceola will also return varsity golfers Luke Ekstrom and Blake Cheverny.

“This year was an (opportunity) for plenty of golfers to get some competitive experience,” Willeman said. “With both the JV and Varsity teams we had new golfers that hadn’t had a chance to play competitively. I appreciate the work that the team put into each day of practice. Next year is always a question but I’m excited to see where this year’s golfers and new ninth graders will be. With the amount of work that they have put in this year, I’m encouraged with this year’s golfers and looking forward to what they can put together next year.”

Delivering Your Community ATF

Paige Ellefson sprints down the track during the 100m dash. She finished third in the 800m relay with teammates Hannah Salami, Lauren Smith and Savnnah Rivard. She also placed third in the 400m relay with teammates Smith, Rivard and Taylor Ellefson.

<www.osceolasun.com>

18

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

Swiontek awarded Eagle Scholarship

SUBMITTED

Landscaping the new Open Cupboard Horticulture students from the Osceola High School’s Agriculture Department landscaped the new Open Cupboard building Tues., May 31. Abrahamson’s Nursery donated the landscape plan and plants, and the horticulture class, led by instructor Paul Jakupciak, provided volunteer labor.

RACHEL NELSON

OSCEOLA CHIEFTAINS

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

ANDREW OLSON

is a freshman. She is the daughter of Todd & Cindy Nelson. Rachel’s most enjoyable class is World Civilization or Math, and she participates in Forest View 4H, FBLA, FFA, Choir, West Immanuel Youth Ministry Group, Cheerleading, Band, and Flag Squad.

Her goal is to go into the medical field and to make a difference in people’s lives.

CORA BARCZAK

Matthew Swiontek, a senior at Osceola High School, was presented with a $1000 Eagle Scholars ship April 22 at the Eagle River District D Dinner.

Swiontek earned his Eagle Award as a member of Troop 9131, chartered by B Bending Branches in Osceola, part of tthe Eagle River District. He earned 28 m merit badges.

In other activities, Swiontek was the Swiontek first ranking Class A soloist for trombone and tuba. He has also snowboarded and skied all over the United States.

In the fall he will be attending WITC to focus on welding and fabrication.

The Northern Star Council awards 20 to 35 scholarships annually to candidates who have demonstrated outstanding troop leadership, scholastic achievement and strong citizenship. Since the program began in 1990, more than $460,000 has been distributed.

The council leads youth to be healthy, contributing citizens and leaders in their families, communities, and the world. It serves more than 55,000 young people in 21 counties across central Minnesota and four western Wisconsin counties, led by 15,500 volunteers.

is a freshman. He is the son of Dan & Patty Olson. Andrew’s most enjoyable class is Art Appreciation, and he participates in Wrestling, Track, OSCAR, FBLA, and Band.

His goal is to one day do something with music.

REID JONES

is a sophomore. She is the daughter of James & Sharon Barczak. Cora’s most enjoyable class is Biology, and she participates in OSCAR, Yearbook, and ArtBarn. Her goal is to get a degree dealing with engineering and/or biology, and be involved with space exploration.

CARLY ORTON

SSAMANTHA FIRLE

is a sophomore. He is the son of Rick & Jennifer Jones. Reid’s most enjoyable class is Recordkeeping, and he participates in Football, Basketball, and Track. He aspires to be successful in everything at the high school level, be it academics or sports, as well as succeeding in his career path.

is a junior. She is the daughter of Paul Firle & Jessica Vindal.

Samantha’s most enjoyable class is Entrepreneurship, and she participates p in Volleyball. She aspires to start and finish college with a 3.3 GPA, as well as apply for jobs to prepare her for college.

GUNNAR LYSHOLM

DDESIREE PARRISH

is a junior. She is the daughter of Ken & Kelly Orton. Carly’s most enjoyable class is Algebra 2, and she participates in Choir.

She aspires to extend her education and go to college.

BOSS Equipment

Member FDIC

409 N Cascade St. Osceola, WI 715-294-4000 www.hiawatha-nb.com

108 Industrial Drive Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-3370 www.polaris.com

65 Years of Service 715-234-2144 671 20 -1/2 St. • Rice Lake, WI 715-483-1138 2209 Hwy 8 • St. Croix Falls, WI

www.baribeauimplement.com

SALES & RENTALS bossequipment.com

2014 Hwy 8 St. Croix Falls, WI

(715)483-5482

715-294-2510 102 Cascade Street Osceola, WI www.noahinsurancegroup.com

DR. STEVEN B. SCHLETTY, DDS 215 Cascade Street • Osceola, WI

715-294-3303 715-755-3303

Congrats Students!

A LEMO Group Company

Contact Human Resources today at 417.3272 for student internship opportunities.

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

19

www.osceolasun.com

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY McKenzie Burke and Laura Pliscott, both of Osceola, have been named to the spring semester Dean’s list.

CONCORDIA COLLEGE Anna Smith of Osceola graduated with a a double major in Global Studies and Psychology and a minor in Religion. She

also made the Dean’s List for the spring semester.

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Mackenzie Sandberg of Osceola has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH The following stu-

dents were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Dresser: Alexander Mikl. Osceola: Ethan Claassen.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STOUT The following students graduated in May. Osceola: Alyson Isaacson, BFA, graphic design and interactive media. St. Croix Falls: Alicia Gravesen,

BS hotel, restaurant and tourism; Nicholas Johnson, BS human development and family studies.

Star Prairie: Chad Annunziata, BS business administration.

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY Paige Appel of St. Croix Falls has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, communication between you and another is a bit stilted this week. You need to find a new strategy to introduce the topics you want to discuss.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have been juggling a lot lately, and now may be a great time to take a step back and exhale. Reevaluate your priorities during this respite.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You feel physically strong and healthy this week, Gemini. In fact, you may have more energy than you’ve had in a while. Allow this energy to take you far.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a fun and productive week is ahead. Make every moment count by sharing experiences with friends or loved

ones. Also, focus on some future adventures.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Happiness for you comes from home and family members this week, Leo. Host a party or another social event to bring those closest to you together in your own home.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, group activities and other social interactions fill your schedule this week, and that’s right up your alley. Friends may offer their suggestions for more fun.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You may experience a complete change in attitude regarding someone in your life, Libra.

The tables will be turned completely, and it may catch you off guard.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Spiritual and psychic matters come to the forefront this week, Scorpio. You may be inspired to express yourself in meaningful ways. Or you may provide sage advice to others.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a move or another significant life event is looming on the horizon. Make a list of changes you may need to make and ask an unbiased friend for some advice.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, communication is both congenial and supportive this week. Be there for a loved one without questioning their decisions. They will appreciate the unconditional support.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your career is going great right now, Aquarius. Take this

opportunity to ask for additional responsibilities or to ask for that well-deserved raise.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, plan a trip to someplace distant or exotic. Find a location on the map that appeals to you and make your adventure come to life.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 12 Dave Franco, Actor (31) JUNE 13 Chris Evans, Actor (35) JUNE 14 Donald Trump, Developer (70) JUNE 15 Courtney Cox, Actress (52) JUNE 16 Rick Nash, Athlete (32) JUNE 17 Venus Williams, Athlete (36) JUNE 18 Blake Shelton, Singer (40)

S

trawberry season is upon us! There is nothing like the taste of a fresh picked strawberry.

When my family visits this weekend we will have strawberries at every meal, although local berries aren’t ready.

I usually pick strawberries at a local patch. We eat many of the berries just as they are, but I also make freezer jam, short cake, strawberry salad and strawberry-rhubarb pie.

There are two things my dad goes bonkers over: lemon pie and anything strawberry. My grandWild Chow mother used to make a lemon chiffon pie, which my father was crazy Lisa Erickson about. It was light and airy. She used fresh lemons for a “puckeringly” good flavor. I remember my dad liking the pie more than I remember the pie itself.

My father loves fresh strawberries even more.

I will surprise him with his two favorite desserts rolled into one. This pie is cool and refreshing, a perfect light dessert, after a warm summer day.

Strawberry Chiffon Pie 1 1/2 cups Nabisco animal cookie crumbs, about 30 5 Tbsp butter, melted 2 Tbsp sugar Cooking spray 3 cups strawberries 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 4 large egg whites 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar 6 Tbsp water Fresh berries

Combine cookie crumbs, butter and sugar in a bowl; toss with a fork until moist. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes until crust is set. Cool completely.

Combine 3 cups strawberries and fresh lemon juice in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids.

Place salt and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Combine sugar and 6 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 250°. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into egg white mixture, beating at medium speed, then at high speed, until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in strawberry mixture; pour into prepared and cooled crust.

Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Let stand 5 minutes at room temperature before serving. Garnish with fresh berries.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Marvin __, journalist 5. Man 9. A fast gait of a horse 11. Streamlined 13. Rope fastener 15. They get you places 16. Ma 17. Filling sandwich 19. Move away from land 21. Sounds of boredom 22. Tax collector 23. Days (Spanish) 25. Predatory reptile (abbr.)

26. Hengyang Nanyue Airport 27. AJA camera 29. A computer language 31. Blare 33. Prevent from seeing 34 Long-haired dog 36. Turfs 38. Villain 39. At the peak 41. Macadamias are some 43. Chum 44. Not slender 46. Fido is one 47. Acidify with this 51. Before 53. Guided 54. Extended 56. Units of weight 57. Bedding 58. Greek portico 59. Descended

CLUES DOWN 1. Knocked out 2. Vessel that purifies 3. Bachelor of Laws 4. Loud noise 5. __ Sagan, astronomer 6. Mound 7. Coming to light

June 21: Summer and strawberry season

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

We make it easy to Use Your Time Wisely Whether you’re catching up on current events, reading in-depth analysis or local issues, clipping coupons or planning your weekend, the time you spend reading the newspaper is quality time that enriches your life with knowledge, news, humor, value, insights, fresh perspectives and much, much more.

8. Extreme poverty 9. Jewel 10. Commoner 11. Disasters 12. Adult females 14. Mineral 15. Regards with disgust

18. Waterproofed canvas 20. Teased 24. Carbon particles 26. Delay 28. Luminaries 30. Boxing champ Spinks 32. A set of four 34. Most noticeable 35. He played Milton Waddams 37. __ Foster, composer

38. Succulent plant 40. Two 42. Run naked 43. El __, Texas town 45. Female deer (pl.)

48. Art __, around 1920 49. Compound 50. Breaks to sleep 52. Doctor of Education 55. Group of vineyards

Break Time Morning Time

$29-year Polk & St. Croix Counties

$34-year Elsewhere in U.S.

$51-2 years Polk & St. Croix Counties

$61-2 years Elsewhere in U.S.

East Farmington

Right now is the perfect time to subscribe.

Call or order online: www.osceolasun.com

Just 5 minutes South of Osceola on Hwy 35

715-294-4410

Me Time

www.osceolasun.com

In print & online www.osceolasun.com P.O. Box 248 • Osceola, WI 54020

715-294-2314

20

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

To place an ad call: 715-294-2314

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Accounting

Auto Repair

Water

Car Repair Truck Repair Trust the Water

Custom wheels, Custom exhausts, computerized alignments, struts, brakes, tune-ups, AC work, Semi-tractor trailers: repair, brakes and tires, DOT inspections.

304 3rd Avenue. P.O. Box 516 Osceola, WI 54020 www.carlsonhighlandcpa.com

Fax: 715-294-4889 Cell: 715-557-0236 E-mail: todda@carlsonhighlandcpa.com

Appliances & Hardware Bill’s

Hardware & Appliance • Full Line of Hardware • Plumbing • Pipe Threading • Screen/Window Repair

We sell Airgas

Propane Fills (Grill & RV)

715-294-3301 • 202 Chieftain St. Osceola

Auto Body/Repair

Free pick -up and deliv ery

2200 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54858 715-234-8819 or Box 3, Milltown, WI 54858 715-825-3550 or Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-2019

Auto Repair SERVICES: TIRES, BRAKES ALIGNMENTS, STEERING & SUSPENSION, ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS Jim Campeau, Owner ASE CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN 2145 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

FULL-SERVICE ELECTRICIANS

Just say “Hey Culligan Man”

www.ComfortByDesign.Net

Carpet Window Treatments Vinyl Wallpaper Ceramic Tile Laminate Flooring

ELLSWORTH, HUDSON, OSCEOLA, WI

Residential • Commercial • Industrial Master in WI & MN • Insured & Bonded

1169 Hwy. 64 New Richmond, WI 54017 Phone: 715-246-3939 • wwwcarpetcenternr.com PLOH ZHVW RI :HVWÀHOGV +RVSLWDO RQ +Z\

715-294-3712 WI LIC. #636613 • MN LIC. #CA02211

Chimney/Sweep Electricians JOHNSON • Chimney Repair & Complete Rebuild • Video Inspections • Professional, Prompt Service Osceola, WI • 715-294-2422

Place an ad in the BUSINESS DIRECTORY 715-294-2314 715-755-3316

Eye Care

715-755-3656 Fax: 715-755-3949 Cell: 715-497-3513

CHIMNEY SERVICE

South of Osceola on Hwy. 35 www.osceolaautobody.com

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL • AGRICULTURAL

Call 1-800-Culligan or visit culligan.com

Carpet/Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning All Types of Chimneys, Fireplaces & Stoves

715-294-2165

Electricians

1-800-657-4754

136 270th, Osceola, WI

715-294-4002

Experts®

Deadline: Fridays at noon

CHRISTOPHERSON EYE CLINIC

ANDRIE ELECTRIC, LTD.

Visual Exam Contact Lenses 341 Keller Avenue, Amery

Industrial • Commercial • Residential

715-268-2004

Dean J. Andrie President

OSCEOLA FAMILY EYECARE, LLC

Optometrist Daily 8-5

304 3RD AVENUE OSCEOLA, WI

Dresser, Wis.

715-294-2500 715-755-2500

EM Electric & Construction Eric Measner

Place an ad in the BUSINESS DIRECTORY 715-294-2314 715-755-3316

715-755-4806 Residential, Commercial, & Industrial Electrician

www.stcroixeye.com

Residential remodeling, decks, doors, garages

Construction CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

PH. 715.483.3257 FAX 715.483.3270

From plan to completion Building sites available Osceola area

Osceola, Wisconsin

715-755-3377

www.garybrunclikconstruction.com

Home Loans

1

Your

ST

choice for Home Loans.

• New Home Purchases • First Time Home Buyers • Investment Properties • Home Refinancing

• Conventional Loans • Rural Development • FHA & VA Products • and More!

Learn more at: MidWestOne.com

NMLS# 754183

We feature high-quality Andersen products

Niki Gysbers

ngysbers@midwestone.com

715-294-3323 • 345 220th St. • Star Prairie, WI Justin Taylor • ASE Certified Brakes • Tires • Batteries • Wheel Alignments • Shocks & Struts Engines • Transmissions • Diesel Repair

Advertise in the Business Directory

715-294-2314

304 Cascade Street • Osceola, WI

Dry Cleaning Osceola leaners Professional Dry Cleaning & Laundry. Full Service Cleaner!

ONE HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE ALTERATIONS OF ALL KINDS • ZIPPER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT Drycleaning • Shirt Laundry • Leather Cleaned • Wedding Dresses USE OUR DROP BOX 24 HOURS A DAY! Drop locations at Laundry Village in New Richmond, Nilssen’s in Clear Lake, Balsam Lake Hardware in Balsam Lake, Camelot’s in Amery, Austad’s in Turtle Lake, Laundry Basket in Luck, St. Croix Falls Laundry in St. Croix Falls and Horse Creek Store.

715-294-3634 M-F 7:30-5:30 • Sat. 8:30-Noon

Subject to credit approval.

715.483.2322 Equal Housing Lender

MORTGAGE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Call Valerie at 715-294-4000

Osceola 715.294.4000 Glenwood City 715.265.4211 Hager City 715.792.2101 Hudson 715.377.9919 Maiden Rock 715.448.3311 NMLS# 673297

BUY

www.hnbank.com

Member FDIC

REFINANCE

Valerie Memmer Osceola NMLS# 518248

BUILD

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN

21

www.osceolasun.com

SUBMITTED

Six Books for Summer

Six Books for Summer is a reading program based on research indicating that if students read just six books at their instructional level over the summer, it may prevent summer regression. OES and OIS Title I Reading students were treated to Six Books for Summer at the annual Spring Title I Planning meeting held at OIS on May 31. Parents, students, Title I staff and school administration come together each spring to review the Title I program and celebrate the success of the students. For the third year in a row, the Osceola Branch of RCU has given a ďŹ nancial donation to purchase books and provided tote bags. This year, the Osceola PTA also joined the effort by providing the program with funds from their Scholastic Book Fairs to go toward the purchase of books.

Approximately 98 students in kindergarten through ďŹ fth grade beneďŹ ted from the program this year. Students are very excited to choose and keep their books. The year to date total of students receiving books is over 300.

To place an ad call: 715-294-2314

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Insurance

Real Estate

Edward Sontag

715-549-6579

David Neidermire

715-294-3692

Phyllis Clark

715-265-7079

McCurdy Agency 715-646-9303 Stack Insurance Services, LLC 715-265-4614 Lake Aire Insurance Agency 715-986-4105

FARMINGTON MUTUAL INSURANCE OfďŹ ce: 715-294-3186 or 715-755-3186

Investing

Landscaping

Stocks.

Bonds. CDs. IRAs. Mutual funds.

Martyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping LLC

Thomas J Klugow, AAMSÂŽ Financial Advisor .

206 Cascade Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-1614 www.edwardjones.com

Backhoe, dozer & skidsteer work, hauling and trucking available, frost footings, trenches, lawn seeding (Brillion), vault digging, retaining walls, pavers, basements, driveways & black dirt.

715-755-3978 715-781-3745

Sewer Service 715-755-4888

JO HINZ, REALTOR Helping people ďŹ nd a place to call home!

715-417-0588

Licensed in Wisconsin WOWRA CERTIFIED POWTS EVALUATOR

Septic Pumping Roto Rooting Toilet Rental

johinz.realtor@gmail.com OfďŹ ce: 715-294-2959 Fax: 715-706-1132

6HSWLF 7DQN 5LVHUV &RYHUV

3LSH &DPHUD 9LHZLQJ /RFDWLQJ -HWWLQJ

/X[XU\ 5HVWURRP 7UDLOHU 5HQWDOV

www.outdoorsrealty.com

RooďŹ ng

Trailers/Repair Bill Schifsky

NEUMANN ROOFING We clean gutters.

715-220-0053 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-294-1662

Septic Snowplowing

A referral based networking group in the upper St. Croix Valley providing networking for professionals in a wide variety of industries.

Home Sales Septic Inspections

2391B Hwy 35, Osceola, WI 54020

Member SIPC

Networking

Septic

OUTDOORS REALTY

INSURANCE Farms/Homes/Liability

Deadline: Fridays at noon

Dump truck & backhoe â&#x20AC;˘ septic systems â&#x20AC;˘ perc test ZDWHUOLQHV Â&#x2021; KDXOLQJ GLUW Ă&#x20AC;OO DQG JUDYHO

Custom Trailer Manufacturing Designing and Manufacturing Specialty Trailers Since 1972 â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminum Utility Trailers â&#x20AC;˘ Mobile Displays â&#x20AC;˘ Ground-Up Construction TRAILER REPAIR Axles â&#x20AC;˘ Couplers â&#x20AC;˘ Wiring â&#x20AC;˘ Brakes â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminum & Steel Welding

651-257-5340 www.customtrailers.biz

Scandia, MN

Tree Care Knefelkampâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Care â&#x20AC;˘ Preventive Emerald Ash Borer treatments â&#x20AC;˘ Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Consulting

715-755-2461 or 715-491-3458

651-433-2149 Cell: 651-238-6254

Dresser, Wisconsin

&HUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG $UERULVW ,6$ Â&#x2021; ,QVXUHG

PHONE: 715-294-2314 | FAX: 715-755-3314

22

THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

19

352

Piano Lessons Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584

23 Free Items HAVE SOMETHING TO give away? Run three weeks, nonbusiness related for FREE. Must be from the area. To place an ad call 715-294-2314.

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

Problems with your car insurance? Tickets? Accidents? Been canceled? Call Noah Insurance for help at 715-294-2017.

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING: Residential, commercial, restoration, new construction clean-up, cabins, garages. Call Barb, 715-220-0964.

PROFESSIONAL inhome foot care. Licensed and insured.

Kirsten Faith, RN, 651-278-3461.

RESUMES copied for free if you have been laid off and looking for work. Stop in at The Sun, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

300 For Sale NEW BUILDING SITE For Sale - 1 and 105 acres. Country lots – Osceola Dresser area.

715-755-3377

454

Home/Office Storage Rent Organization Farmington Mini StorTHE SUN HAS YOUR office supplies – File folders, labels, register and other tapes, envelopes of many sizes, copy paper by ream or sheet and much more. Let us help you today, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

715-294-2314.

406 Sales GARAGE SALE: Scandia, 15171 Pilar Road.

Tools, collectibles, puzzles, household, misc., June 15-18, 8-6. Rain or shine.

452 Rentals/ Residential Lake Home for rent Fanny Lake, 3br, 2ba Cambridge 2 stall deep garage, breezeway, small porch, deck, nice fishing & recreational lake, great neighborhood, paved road Small pets welcome Nonsmoker. No cattle or horses please! $1675 Call 612-599-1729

age – 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25. For all your storage needs.

Now accommodating 5th wheelers, boats and campers. 715294-3078 or 1-800282-8103.

MINI-STORAGE SPECIALS: Only $25 security deposit. Three sizes available. 7'x10', 10'x20', 10'x24'. Call today for specials.

715-755-2947.

Verhasselt Construction, 3 miles north of Osceola on Hwy. 35.

452 Rentals/ Residential FOR RENT - 3BR, 2BA, 2 car attached garage, single level twin home. Vaulted ceilings, walk-out closet, gas fireplace, large patio, Osceola Schools, $925/mo. Available July 1. 715-294-2932.

COLOR COPIES available at

The Sun 108 Cascade

Osceola

Moving Sale June 9, 4 to 8 p.m.

816 Oak Court, Osceola Furniture, adult clothing, crafts, electronics, treadmill.

<www.osceolasun.com>

Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info pack-

West Immanuel Lutheran Church

COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE 447 180th Street, Osceola

STUMP GRINDING AND REMOVING 800-282-8103 • 715-417-0303

Thursday, June 9, Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 10, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 11, 8:00 a.m. to Noon

CASH ONLY Sales!

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

Great Work Schedule Weekdays M, T, W, F 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Starting wage $9.50/hr.

Apply in person at

Reliable Professional Insured Free Estimates Light Landscaping

400 Cascade St., Osceola Top of hill by airport June 10, 7 am - 3 pm June 11, 7 am - 1 pm Kids & adult clothing, toys, bedding & much more.

LOTUS LAKE ESTATES

Neighborhood Garage Sales June 9 - 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 11, 8 a.m. to noon

E.O.E/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer

Bruce Smith Carpentry

FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Apartment With Garage Washer & Dryer Osceola, WI $625/mo.

715-529-1800

NEED TO RENT Professional looking to rent 3 Bedroom house/townhouse in Osceola school district.

715-417-1100

Baby clothes, teen girls, ladies, lots of misc., 5 families participating.

GARAGE SALE 336 238th Street, Osceola Thursday - Saturday June 9 - 11 • 8am - 4pm

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT Recently remodeled units available soon.

2 BRs/1 bath with W/D in unit .......................... $725/month 2 BRs/1 bath with W/D and garage ................... $750/month All units include water, sewer, trash, lawn care and snow removal.

Garage & storage units available for rent .... $25-$50/month

Please stop by the office located at 307 South Avenue #1 • Osceola, WI 54020 Or contact us at 715-417-3111 osceola@regalpropertymgmt.com • EHO

212 State Rd 35 S, Dresser WI, 54009 715-755-3485

Weir Minerals Luck is seeking a Multi Skilled Operator on 2nd shift at our Luck facility within our Wire Cloth operations. Employees must be at least 18 years old. Requirements: High School Degree or equivalent. Manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to read tape measure and caliper, to adapt to frequent changes in daily work assignments, to lift up to 50 lbs., and to work well with others in a team environment. Knowledge of basic blue print reading and good mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities include operating industrial equipment and manually performing industrial processes to produce and assemble products, safely and efficiently, which match Company specifications and meet or exceed customer quality expectations.

Apply online by June 10 by going to www.weirminerals.com

week. That’s $1.68 per paper! Call this paper or 800-2277636 www.cnaads. com (CNOW)

Cty Rd MM & 84th Ave

F&A Dairy Products, Inc.

Multi Skilled Operator Wanted

HERE! Advertise your product or recruit an applicant in over 178 Wisconsin newspapers across the state! Only $300/

715-294-3115

Something for Everyone!

GENERAL LABOR F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment.

et & Quote. 1-8663 0 9 - 1 5 0 7 w w w.

BaseCampLeasing.com (CNOW) ADVERTISE

Girl’s clothes, newborn - 3T; ice fishing shack, leaf blower, crib, changing table, toys, swings, household items, file cabinet, coffee table & much more.

Engineered Plastic Components 105 Prospect Way • Osceola, WI 54020 • 715-294-1500 janelle_johnson@epcmfg.com

ASSEMBLY/MOLDING OPERATORS NEEDED

Gun Show Buy • Sell • Trade in East Bethel, MN East Bethel Ice Arena

20675 Hwy 65 NE Sat., June 11 • 9 am - 5 pm Sun., June 12 • 9 am - 3 pm Clayton the Coin Guy! Bring your Coins!

Admission: $5 per adult, children 12 & under free with paid adult.

For Reservation, Show times or places contact AC Expos at 218-290-0274.

Visit us at ACEXPOS.info for upcoming shows

Basic Qualifications: •High School Graduate or Equivalent •Ability to Read, Understand and Follow Detailed Instructions •Good Penmanship •Ability to Lift 40 pounds •Ability to Perform Repetitive Work •Manufacturing Experience More Qualified •Previous Experience Working with Complex Assemblies and Clean Rooms •Previous Injection Molding Experience •Pad Printing Experience

4 - 10 hour days, Monday-Thursday First Shift 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

Second Shift 4 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 per hour Position offers full benefits including: Health, Dental, Life and Vision insurance as well as 401(k), Paid Holidays and Vacation.

Send resume to: janelle_johnson@epcmfg.com

JUNE 8, 2016

THE SUN www.osceolasun.com

Flagship dual academy deemed success A special group of high school students graduated this spring with a lot more than the diploma.

As part of the dual welding academy held at New Richmond High School, they also earned college credits from WITC-New Richmond.

The brainchild of area superintendents, Workforce Resource and now retired WITC campus administrator Joe Huftel, the dual academy took applications from area high school students who wanted to participate in the flagship dual welding academy for the 2015-16 school year.

The term dual applies in that students receive learning credits at both their respective high schools and at WITCNew Richmond. As for instruction, WITC and NRHS instructors collaborate to deliver welding and related courses to dual academy students.

They return to their respective high schools for the remainder of their high school education.

“The goal of Workforce’s grant was to graduate students who were immediately employable, especially in the trades,” says Tom Leque, NRHS technical education instructor. “And that’s proven true.” The majority of the students, however, chose to continue their education, with 11 of the 14 carrying the 10 dual-earned credits over to WITC for a technical diploma in welding.

“Of course there were challenges at the beginning, but we worked through the logistics and it wasn’t long before we were hitting on all cylinders,” Leque says. “We finished very strong.

“Our partnership with Dan Wilkinson, the WITC welding instructor, has been an extreme success,” Leque says. “His high level of knowledge and experience helped enhance the

program and bring it to a higher level.

WITC Academic Dean Karen Hoglund agrees, saying, “The success of this year’s academy has allowed WITC to refine the program for next year’s students. One important change is that the students will experience college life by attending classes on the WITC campus, as well as at the high school.”

Hoglund continues, “But it’s because of this year’s success that the high schools and WITC are committed to the program. So despite the fact that the grant money

has ended, WITC and the high schools with participating students will share the costs going forward.”

The dual academy program for the 2016-17 school year is full and has expanded to include 18 students. Students will come from Amery, Baldwin-Woodville, Ellsworth, New Richmond, Osceola, St. Croix Central and Somerset high schools. Students will take their welding-related academic courses (blueprints, math, etc.) three days a week at WITC-New Richmond and the welding classes

Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: 1st Shift Engineer Manager •ABS Engineering degree or a minimum of 7 years’ experience in production activities in plastic injection molding environment.

•Coordinate tooling programs from start to finish on all projects.

•Directly manages the Engineering Department of all personnel.

•Reviews tooling specifications and drawings.

•Ability to quote tools, equipment and parts. Develop and establish cost estimates.

•Excellent communications skills that has to be able to work with customers to develop and maintain the relationship.

2nd Shift Quality Inspector •8 hour shift Monday thru Friday •Operate Precision Measuring instruments. Utilize SPC. •Requires good communication skills & basic mathematics skill.

•Work with operators to understand customer skills.

•Be able to read & understand basic blueprint.

•Minimum 2-3 years of experience.

Scheduler/Planner •Review manufacturing demands generated by the order entry process and verify requested delivery dates can be met based on material and/or manufacturing resources availability.

•Schedules production and sample work orders in available presses to maximize press utilization and minimize press downtime.

•Reviews daily production schedule with appropriate production personnel and runs daily schedule updates.

•Prepares appropriate documentaion and enters any required information into datebase.

•A minimum of 3 years experience in a production environment is required as well as experience in scheduling activities is desired.

•Knowing JobBoss is a plus.

at NRHS with Leque.

Pilot dual welding academy participants, included Tyler Wentzleff, Osceola; Matt Goodrum, Amery; Johnny Hesselink, New Richmond; Austin Moltzer, Osceola; Gavin Soderstron, Somerset; Mac Lomnes, Somerset; Jackson Hoffbeck, Somerset; Chris Anez, New Richmond; Brandon Wachter, New Richmond; Darius Wherley, Osceola; Hunter Myher, St. Croix Central; Frank Williams, Hudson; Nate Warfel, Hudson; Matt Swiontek, Osceola.

$250 BONUS APPLY TODAY & START TOMORROW!

$11.50 - 12.50/hr • Medical Assembly • Mold Technicians

www.TheRightStaff.com

1-877-414-JOBS

Delivering Your Community

DRIVER’S ED SAFE START DRIVING SCHOOL St. Croix Falls Summer Class July 6 - 27 715-825-4950 www.SafeStartDrivingSchool.com

<www.osceolasun.com>

SEASONAL WAREHOUSE WORKER Kuryakyn, a leader in Aftermarket Motorcycle Accessories, is seeking energetic seasonal workers for our warehouse operation. Our seasonal employment usually runs from April to September. We are looking for candidates who enjoy working in a team environment that is exciting and fast- paced.

Candidates must be able to: •Have exceptional attendance.

•Work extended shift hours and weekend work may be required.

•Unload containers; lifting 20#- 70# cartons steadily in a safe, fast-paced environment.

•Fill and complete orders accurately in a safe, fast-paced environment.

•Ensure shelves, racks, and bins are filled with merchandise to fulfill customer orders.

•Experience on a forklift, wave, or a scissor lift a plus.

•Pass a pre-employment background and drug screening test.

Qualified candidates should email their resume to HR@kuryakyn.com ; fax resume to Attn: HR 715-247-5978, or complete an application on-site; Kuryakyn 454 County Road V V, Somerset, WI 54025.

Quality Manager

Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please.

JOB FAIR TOURS AVAILABLE Wednesday, June 8th 10am-6pm 100 Industrial Drive, Osceola PRIZE DRAWINGS

Thursday, June 9th 10am-6pm 700 Kelly Ave Dresser WI

ZZZ VSDUWDQVWDIÀ QJ FRP

• Trimming • Inspection

Stop by, apply online or call us today!

330 SMC Dr Somerset WI 54025 Just ask for THE RIGHT STAFF!

•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance •Coordinates all activities involved in ISO certification •Responsible for all Quality Inspectors and Technician •Preferably to have experience in Medical Injection Molding •Previous experience in calibration systems, first articles Inspections, advanced mathematics and statistics is desired

www.osceolasun.com

23

REFRESHMEN TS AVAILABLE 648264 32a-e

24 4 THE SUN

JUNE 8, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

ERIC BUELOW | THE SUN

Rhubarb Days

Val Memmer, Dana Bussewitz and Stephanie Lindholm from Hiawatha National Bank served a free community lunch on Friday during Rhubarb Days.

SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

Kyle Weaver (left) unloads rubber ducks for the annual Duckathlon fundraiser, organized by the Osceola Lions Club. Throughout Saturday the ducks were claimed and, at 4 p.m., embarked on their journey down Cascade Falls.

SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

Staff and volunteers of the Osceola Public Library kicked of Rhubarb Days with the “Rhubarb Games Opening Ceremony,” including a patriotic anthem accompanied by trombone and saxaphone. Rhubarb Days is the official kick of of the library’s summer learning program, with events scheduled throughout the summer.

Hire on Bonus!

Comstock Creamery LLC. A division of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, a well-established company with over 100 years in the dairy business, is seeking an experienced, reliable, self-motivated professional to join our team as:

Licensed Cheesemaker Skilled - Licensed Cheesemaker – Qualified candidates must: •Be quality and safety oriented •Excellent communication and leadership skills •Knowledge and experience in SQF and Graders License a plus •3+ years of cheese making experience.

•Current Cheesemaker license preferred •Current pasteurizers license a plus •Will perform and be responsible for all cheese manufacturing duties.

SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN

St. Croix Falls graduation

Jeremy Cermin (left), Bailey Tran, Hayden Stone (reading) and Cray Nelson review Cermin’s commencement speech in the minutes leading up to their graduation ceremony at St. Croix Falls High School, May 27.

Looking to buy a home?

How about a boat?

Jennifer Suit Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager NMLS #883496

First National Community Bank 111 State Road 35 N | PO Box 158 Dresser, WI 54009 715.755.2167 Direct 715.755.2176 Fax

All applicants must have the ability to work and communicate well with others, work overtime, the ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Comstock Creamery has competitive wages with great benefits

For consideration please apply in person at 1858 Hwy 63 in Comstock WI. Or Email resume and cover letter . with salary requirements to: lynnb@eccreamery.net

Call Jennifer Suit at First National Community Bank to help make your buying dreams a reality!

Strong & Secure Since 1919

CHOSEN CANDIDATES MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING. Comstock Creamery LLC is an EOE NMLS #412555

NEW RICHMOND

HUDSON

715-246-6901

715-386-9301

SOMERSET

DRESSER

715-247-4501

715-755-2174

www.fn-cb.com

Delivering Your Community Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897 108 Cascade street Osceola, Wisconsin 715-294-2314 715-755-3316

<www.osceolasun.com>