The Sun 06.12.24

Pies sold out fast at 2024 Rhubarb Fest

Referendum will decide Town of Osceola’s roadwork financing

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Town of Osceola voters will see a referendum on the ballot in August to increase the town’s levy. The Town of Osceola Board has discussed funding options for future road maintenance projects and has decided to let the electors decide on an ongoing levy increase by a total of 36.08% in an effort to keep up with increasing roadwork costs. In May, the board discussed several options to fund future roadwork plans within the township. Of those options, the board discussed between staying with their current road budget,

borrowing money to finance future road work, or going to referendum. The board tabled the topic, and when revisited in June, decided on going to referendum.

As of now, the 2025 levy limit is 1.062% with a $861,339 total levy. Under Wisconsin State Law, the current levy limit set for 2025 cannot be changed unless approved by voters via referendum. At their meeting, board examined three options for increasing the town’s levy through a referendum in order to fund future roadwork costs.

The first option was to increase for one

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New mural is the start of more art in downtown St. Croix Falls

A postcard from St. Croix Falls

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

If you take a drive through St. Croix Falls, you might see a nice pop of color on what use to be a gray concrete parking wall. A new mural has been completed just across the street from St. Croix Health that is meant to encapsulate much of the history and beauty of St. Croix Falls and encourage more artwork throughout the city itself.

“One of my priorities as mayor has been the revitalization of our downtown corridor,” said St. Croix Falls Mayor Kirk Anderson.

“This includes building ren-

ovations like the Civic Auditorium and the restoration of previously vacant buildings like the original St. Croix Falls Bank, which is now the home of the Unique Boutique, a clothing store.

In addition to focusing on buildings, we also wanted to beautify some of the more mundane spaces like the cement walls around a centrally located parking lot. The recommendation of a mural on a canvas nearly 60 feet long and 18 feet tall was exciting and we were excited that local arts were willing to spear head the efforts… I think it turned out better than we imagined and I’m very proud to have a mural that welcomes people to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.”

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Community Homestead sold a variety of delicious baked goods using rhubarb at Rhubarb Fest Saturday in Osceola. By noon, all the pies were long gone. Pictured left to right are Alex Hansen, Sherry Hansen, Mindy Hansen, and Anastasiya Baerg.

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The new mural in St. Croix Falls on E. State Street across the street from St. Croix Health.

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MURAL: New mural in St. Croix Falls Holiday will delay papers next week

The federal government celebrates Juneteenth every June 19.

A bipartisan law establishing the holiday was passed in 2023. Since it is a federal holiday, there will be no mail service, so delivery of the paper will be delayed.

The date marks the anniversary of the emancipation of 250,000 slaves in Galveston, Texas in 1865 by federal troops.

Spearheading the mural project are Elizabeth West and Haley Prochnow who have worked with the City of St. Croix Falls, its residents, and a number of talented artists to see the mural’s competition. The mural itself is part of the State Street Arts Initiative which intends to add more artwork to the St. Croix Falls. After a lot of planning, public surveys, and an open call process to find the right artist for the job, Taylor Shaw, also known as “Lazer Shaw” was awarded the project and created the elaborate mural that is on the corner of State and Adams Street today.

Shaw’s mural is what he calls “A postcard from St. Croix Falls” referencing the city’s history, its natural flora and fauna, and its notable landmarks. He based his work on the photos and stories he saw on the St. Croix Falls Historical Society’s Facebook and Instagram Pages and from vintage postcards from Interstate Park of the Devil’s Chair, the Old Man of the Dalles, and the Highway 8 bridge. He completed the 60 X 20’ mural in just over one week.

“Our goal was to design a process for procuring public art that we could easily repeat in the future and learn how residents of St. Croix Falls feel about public art,” said West on the State Street Arts Initiative. “We let the process guide us to what a pretty amazing result—Taylor’s ‘Postcard from St. Croix Falls.’”

In most municipalities, art is typically not as high on the list of priorities. But West and Prochnow saw a need for artwork in the city that could represent its history, all while making it a brighter place.

In getting the “Postcard from St. Croix Falls” finished, they found that they bring tother the right people to make projects like this happen

“What can be challenging about a small community like ours is that there are limited resources for the arts,” said Prochnow. “But we learned from our survey that most people recognize the economic and cultural value it adds to our downtown. It takes a lot of volunteer time, energy, and help to complete a project of this scale. We couldn’t have done it without the support of the PAT Commission, the mayor, the council, and city staff. Additionally, we recruited five volunteer jurors to help us methodically score all 25 proposals to help us whittle them down to six finalists to share with the City Council. The entire project was truly a community effort.”

With the intent to bring more artwork to downtown St. Croix Falls, Prochnow and West can now point to Shaw’s mural and the State Streets Art Initiative as a blueprint to move forward with future projects. In its first successful mural on State Street, the project worked to include residents, city council and staff to work together, which can hopefully be used as a pathway to more artwork down the line. Of course, West and Prochnow already have new ideas.

“[I’m] energized and ready to plan for what is next,” said West. “One aspect of St. Croix Falls not represented in our mural is representation of Indigenous Ojibwe culture and storytelling. We know this area deserves the utmost respect and attention and would love to collaborate with an Indigenous artist in the future to help us tell

that story.”

“I am so thrilled by the incredible response from the community in regards to the mural,” agreed Prochnow. “We definitely have long-term plans for more public artwork, which includes more murals and a sculpture at the Gandy Dancer Trailhead.”

With “A postcard from St. Croix Falls” complete, and more ideas for new artwork on the way, West and Prochnow will continue to join hands with others in making the city of St. Croix Falls a more art-filled and appealing place to live. And they have some thanks to those who have taken the initiative with them to make that happen.

“Under the leadership of Mayor Kirk Anderson and City Administrator Joel West, the City of St. Croix Falls has made significant strides in revitalizing its downtown area, maintaining its commitment to a pristine river valley community,” said Prochnow. “Key achievements include the successful renovation of the Historic Auditorium and the ongoing renovations of the 107 and 101 N. Washington buildings. These efforts have preserved important historical structures and revitalized the local economy and community spirit.

“The city’s arts programming, including the State Street Arts Initiative’s recent mural project that was launched and facilitated by the Arts Committee, a branch of the Parks, Arts, and Trails Commission, enriches the local environment with art and events. Continued investments in local businesses and the arts ensure St. Croix Falls remains a vibrant and attractive destination for residents and visitors alike.”

ONGOING

The Gathering

Meets the first and third Friday at 1 p.m. in the Osceola Senior Center. Discuss topics, exchange ideas, share life experiences. For more info: jimihnye@gmail.com

Tai Chi, Qi Gong

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m., in the Osceola Senior Center. Available on Zoom, email rmussell@att.net. 312524-3934.

Soma Yoga

Soma Yoga meets every second and fourth Friday at 11 a.m. to noon in the Osceola Senior Center. Gentle slow flow yoga. Bring a mat and pillow or towel. For more info call Sue at 715417-2765.

River Valley Stitchers

River Valley Stitchers meet the second Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the second Saturday, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Osceola Senior Center. Participants bring their own projects to work on. For more info contact mkmcelrath@hotmail. com.

American Legion meeting

American Legion Post 0221 meets every third Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Ken’s Keyboard. For more info: Matt Goldman 952-465-5922.

LEGO Club

LEGO Club at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola the first and third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. to build with LEGOS.

Used book sale

The Friends of the Osceola Library used book

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sale is the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Wilberg Memorial Public Library.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Osceola Library meets on the fourth Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of the Wilberg Memorial Library (Third St. entrance). New members welcome.

Widow Connect

The St. Croix Valley Widow Connect, a subgroup of Widow Might, meets the third Sunday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 Seminole Ave, Osceola. The meeting is from 1-4 pm. https://www.widowmight.org/

Dare to Repair

The Marine Mills Folk School fix-it clinic is available from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Osceola Senior Center, on the fourth Saturday of the month.

MONDAYS

Indianhead Barbershop

The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Justice Center in Balsam Lake. 715-475-7666. Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays, 7 p.m., at Osceola United Methodist Church.

TUESDAYS

Seniors on the Go Seniors on the Go meet Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for 3-13 cards at the Osceola Senior Center. Exercise classes Free exercise classes for seniors at Osceola Community Church,

ST. CROIX FALLS SENIOR CENTER

BY WANDA BROWN

Cards and games each week: Small fee. Mahjong: Wednesdays at noon.

Bridge: Fridays at 10 a.m.

Zumba: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. Core and More: Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Butts and Gutts: Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Challenge yourself with a great strength and toning workout Bring a mat to class for floor exercise. Small fee for exercise classes.

Sunday morning Church: Living Waters Church All Welcome. 9 a.m.

Information or reservation of the Center, call Brad Moore 906-396-2481 .

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 24CV134 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Taylor Dean Hanson-Thompson By Taylor Dean Hanson-Thompson

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tice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Branch 2, Balsam Lake, WI, on July 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4859299 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in The Sun, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge May 20, 2024 46-48Sp WNAXLP

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2492 Education Ave., 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information: 612751-9151.

WEDNESDAYS

TOPS meeting

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

AA meetings

AA meets at the St. Croix Falls Alanon Club, 221 S. Adams St., St. Croix Falls, at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. NA meets at 6 p.m.

THURSDAYS

Adult grief group

St. Croix Chaplaincy offers a free, online grief support group on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Find the link to the Zoom meetings at Facebook. com/stcroixchaplaincy. For more information: 651-239-8441 or email StCroixChaplaincy@gmail. com.

Alanon meeting

An Alanon meeting is held at 6 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alanon Club, 221 S. Adams St., St. Croix Falls.

Exercise classes

Free exercise classes for seniors at Osceola Community Church, 2492 Education Ave., 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information: 612751-9151.

500 Cards

Seniors meet Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. for 500 cards at the Osceola

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED PIER

Curtiss Wright, has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to Pier. The project is located in SW 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 28 Township 33N, Range 19W located in Village of Osceola, Polk County.

The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and the public informational hearing. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11, 30.13, Wis. Stats.,, and ch.

NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code.

The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit or contract for the proposed activity.

If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the Department’s permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/ SitePages/Permit%20Search. aspx and search for WP-IPNO-202349-X06-24T22-22-23.

Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Any person may submit comments and/or request a public informational hearing by emailing jacob.nadeau@wisconsin.gov, over the phone at (715) 520-

Senior Center.

AA meeting

AA meets at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser every Thursday at 7 p.m.

FRIDAYS

AA meeting

AA meets at the St. Croix Falls Alanon Club, 221 S. Adams St., St. Croix Falls, at 7 p.m.

SATURDAYS

AA meeting

AA meets at the St. Croix Falls Alanon Club, 221 S. Adams St., St. Croix Falls, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

SUNDAYS

AA meeting

AA meets at the St. Croix Falls Alanon Club, 221 S. Adams St., St. Croix Falls, at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

JUNE 14

Farmers Market Osceola Farmer’s Market in the Osceola United Methodist Church parking lot on River St. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fresh local veggies, fruit, maple syrup, jam, bakery and crafts. live music. FMNP and EBT accepted.

JUNE 16

Canoe the St. Croix Enjoy a nine-mile paddle with the Wild River State Park naturalists, Wild River State Park, 39797 Park Trail, Center City. Canoes, paddles and life jackets for you to use for free.

7644, or writing to Jacob Nadeau, 810 W Maple St, Spooner, WI 54801 by U.S. mail. If you are submitting general comments on the proposal, they must be emailed, verbalized, or postmarked within 30 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. If you are requesting a public informational hearing, the request must be emailed, verbalized, or postmarked within 20 days after the date this notice is published on the Department’s website. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing.

If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed.

The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

Docket Number IPNO-2023-49-01960

STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

For the Secretary BY: Jacob Nadeau Water Management Specialist Date 05/20/2024 46Sp WNAXLP

Bring lunch, water, and $10 cash/person for the shuttle service to the upper landing. Pre-registration is required and limited to the first 14 people. More details will come by email after you register. Register by June 15 at noon by emailing Sean.Hoppes@state. mn.us or by calling Sean at 651-583-2125 ext. 227.

JUNE 17

Christian Women’s Connection River Valley Christian Women’s Connection will meet for an 11:30 a.m. luncheon 4 at 661 West St, First Baptist Church, Taylors Falls, Minn. Reservations are necessary. Call Sharon, 612-718-8546, by June 12.

JUNE 20

Polk & Burnett County Democrat Picnic

THE OPEN CUPBOARD

Come and meet the Candidates, Assembly Representatives and Senator at the Park shelter by the Soo Line Depot museum in Frederic from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Picnic dinner. For more information and tickets, call 651-706-3039 (Burnett) or 320-232-7541 (Polk).

JUNE 26

Last Wednesday Meal

The Last Wednesday Meal is a community service that provides a free meal to the people of the community. Assumption Catholic Church will serve the meal at the Osceola United Methodist Church from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal is served the last Wednesday of each month from January through October.

Items needed at Osceola’s food pantry:

Butter, oatmeal, and pasta noodles

Items can be dropped off during business hours Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. After hours donations can be left in the black bin in front of the building at 406 2nd Ave.

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case N. 24 PR 2 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Judith I. Leisch d.o.d. December 10, 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth February 7, 1942, and date of death December 10, 2023, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 502 3rd Avenue East, Osceola, WI 54020.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ORDER SETTING TIME TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (Formal Administration) Case N. 24 PR 57 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Margaret M. Ler’che, a/k/a Margaret Marie Ler’che d.o.d. January 23, 2024

A Petition for Formal Administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth May 10, 1989 and date of death January 23, 2024, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 365 240th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

THE COURT ORDERS:

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 30, 2024.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. By the court: Cheryl Winberg Probate Registrar May 20, 2024 Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler 202 Cascade Street P.O. Box 835 Osceola, WI 54020 715-755-3161 Bar #1001618

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1. The Petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room Branch 2, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Jeffery L. Anderson on July 15, 1024 at 1 p.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 4, 2024.

3. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4859238 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. By the court: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge May 20, 2024 Jens H. Loberg Loberg Law Office, LLP 359 W. Main Street Elsworth, WI 54011 715-273-5072 Bar #1086839 44-46Sc

OPINION

Tolerance or acceptance?

When I was child and learning to read, I would often come across words I did not recognize. Like countless children born before creation of the internet, I consulted my best source: my mom.

Publisher Tom Stangl

I would usually yell my query from the next room about the word I didn’t know. My mother would reply, “How is it used?” her subtle attempt to get me to think for myself. Sometimes this would work and I would figure it out on my own. If I was a bit too obtuse (see, I did learn), I was told to consult the dictionary.

Today, instead of bugging our parents, we can turn to Google. As is the case with many things in life, the technology is a blessing and a curse. You have the bulk of the world’s knowledge at your fingertips and you can use it to watch videos of cats.

I bring up my late mother, Mary, because I was thinking about the many lessons I learned by expanding my vocabulary. A couple of the words I think many need to get acquainted with today are tolerance and acceptance.

I refer to the meaning of these words as they relate to interacting with others. In my opinion, too many people have chosen to generalize and dehumanize others by their words and actions. It’s nearly as easy to do this as it is to look up the meaning of a word on your smartphone.

If we don’t like someone else’s political or religious views, the way they look or the things they say online or the sports team they root for, we label them as “idiots” and less than human. There’s no way a (insert political party) could possibly understand (insert hot topic) because they are all (insert insult).

It’s pretty easy to do, especially online. You could even copy and paste the insult from this column.

I believe it’s more difficult to do this face to face. I HOPE it’s more difficult to do this face to face. But I’d like to talk about two things we all could use more of in our world: tolerance and acceptance. Tolerance is a willingness to be able to accept differences. It doesn’t mean you agree with what they are saying but accept their right to be willing to say or do what they are saying or doing. For many years, I struggled with tolerance of people who were homosexual. It was easy to believe stereotypes and hate. After I met and got to know people who were homosexual, I learned they were just like everyone else. I learned to tolerate the differences and eventually accept who they were. It’s a process and different for everyone.

I believe tolerance is key to being an American. We all came from different backgrounds, places and beliefs. We cannot live together without tolerance. If you cannot accept others, you should be able to tolerate them and their beliefs. Tolerance is not acceptance.

If we can simply treat each other the way we want to be treated, I believe a lot of the bad things in the world could be cured.

But it’s not easy. It takes work. It’s almost as hard as looking up words in a dictionary. Besides, the Vikings fans who drive Fords are fine people.

Think of ways to be tolerant, it gets easier.

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.

Thanks for reading. I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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Baby steps in breaking tech addiction

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s important to keep in mind all the different aspects of our lives that can play a role on our mental health. One of those things is the device that you may very likely have on your person right now: your cellphone. Technology has a major influence on our mental health and learning to use it appropriately is important to maintain a positive headspace on a daily basis.

Editor

Matt Anderson

Here is my confession: I am a technology addict. If I’m not listening to music on my phone, I’m listening to podcasts, or a YouTube video in the background. And like many, I have a problem with “doom scrolling” as the kids say, mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed, watching videos, reading posts, and getting myself fired up at the latest events.

One habit that I find many doing

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is pulling out their phones as soon as they wake up. I’m equally guilty on that front. And why not? We want to know what’s happening in the world, so the alarm goes off, and we hop on social media to see what our friends, our family, and maybe our politicians are doing at the very start of our day. Admittedly, I’ve been doing this for years, but I’ve found myself increasingly more frustrated with my habits and have wondered my I’m so glued to my phone. Being the music buff that I am, I had recently been watching videos and listening to the music of a band called Shinedown, who I had grown up listening to as a teenager. After watching a podcast with lead singer Brent Smith as the guest, I started getting more Shinedown and Brent Smith videos popping up in my algorithm. In one of those short videos, he had a tip for mental health. Ironically enough, his tip was about cell phone use. He sets an alarm for the morning on his phone to wake him up, but then he sets a second alarm one hour after the first alarm. So, when he wakes

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up, he checks his phone, and then sets it back down until that second alarm goes off.

“That first 60 minutes of the day is mine,” he said. “I’m not worried about what’s going on in the world, or what’s going on next door. Those 60 minutes, although small, could be the deciding factor in what kind of day you’re getting ready to have.”

I was convinced. I had to try it. No surprise, the first morning I found some excuse not to do it. But the next morning, I followed through.

And I was bored.

I didn’t really know what to do with myself. Here I had woken up every day for years and jumped on Facebook right away, and now I didn’t have that distraction. So, I got myself ready a little earlier. I made my wife her coffee. I took out the cat litter, the diaper pail, the trash, the recycling. It wasn’t long before I realized that I was already having a much more productive morning than usual without the distraction of my phone.

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June is Adopt a Cat Month, and Callie, our Pet of the Week, is one of our fabulous adoptable felines. She is a five-yearold, short-haired, spayed female with a beautiful calico coat that mirrors her personality—a delightful mix of elegance and vibrant charm. Callie came to us from a quiet household where she was the only cat and lived with a dog at one point. Despite her love for a comfy window seat where she can watch the world outside, Callie is strictly an indoor gal. She has never been around children and would do best in a less busy household that has a sunny window and a warm lap for her lie on.

We also have four cats who have been with us for quite some time, and we are purr-plexed as to why they haven’t been adopted! Bagel, a two-year-old spunky male, would love a home where he is allowed to explore the outside world occasionally. Bebe and Princess, who are four and three years old, had a rough start to life and deserve a home where they’re loved

Asking for help

My dad doesn’t like asking for help.

He told me this recently when he asked if I could help him put out the dock. His knee was bothering him, and the dock was pulled up on shore at a steep incline.

Columnist

Carrie Classon

The dock frame was rolled into the water and then the boards of the dock were laid into place. It was a good job for two people and two sets of hands, especially since my dad’s knee is bothering him and he’s been legally blind for a number of years.

My dad doesn’t like asking for help, he told me. But lately he needs more of it than he used to. I know this embarrasses him. My dad is the kind of guy who can do a lot of things and solve a lot of problems. He built his house by himself—only getting assistance with the foundation and the roof. Everything in between, from the cabinets to the plumbing, he did himself. If I ask my dad how to

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and spoiled. Theodore Roosevelt, a one-year-old cat who thinks he is an amphibious creature, is more than ready to begin the next chapter of his life. To help facilitate their adoption, we have lowered their adoption fees.

The Amery Art and Craft Fair is June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at North Park in Amery. AMHS will be on-site, and we’d love to see you there!

Also happening this Saturday is the AMHS meat raffle at Howlin’

solve a problem, he’ll take a pause as he visualizes what will be needed. He may not get back to me for a day or two. But when he does, he’s got it all worked out in his head. He must know that I have always admired him for the many things he can do and how well does them all.

But my dad turned 90 this year, and he’s had some heart troubles. His eyes have been a problem for years, and now this knee is acting up. It takes a toll on him. I know he gets tired of it and worries he’ll be able to do less and have to ask for more help.

“How does it feel, seeing your dad like this?” he asked me.

I didn’t know how to answer, because it feels good to see my dad whenever I see him, and I am glad I can help. Usually, I don’t feel I can do much to help my dad.

And I’m not sure he realizes he has been teaching me by his example all his life, and those lessons have not ended.

When I see him ask me for help—knowing it is hard for him, knowing he wishes he did not have to do it—he is teaching me another important lesson. It’s a lesson I need today. It’s a lesson I will need more in the years to come.

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Wolf Creek Bar, located at 2387 River Rd in Saint Croix Falls. The meat raffle starts at 1 pm, so come grab a one-of-a-kind burger, a tasty appetizer, and/ or a cold beverage. You might just win some meat, a free drink, or cash in the 50/50 raffle drawing! There’s only a little over one week left until the AMHS Garage Sale, and we have plenty of room for your gently loved items and treasures! Every item donated goes towards caring for the pets in our community. Items can be donated anytime we’re open (hours are listed below), but we cannot accept clothing, electronics, or paperback books.

The garage sale is on Saturday, June 22nd, from 9 am to 3 pm at Arnell Memorial Humane Society, located at 185 Griffin Street in Amery. You can reach us by phone at (715) 268-7387 or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ arnellhumane.

We’re open weekdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

It is hard to ask for help, but it shows wisdom to ask when you need it. Asking in the way my father does makes it feel like a privilege to be helpful. I hope I can be as gracious when I need help—tomorrow, and for the rest of my life.

We put the dock together in no time. The perfectly spaced boards were easy to slide into place because my father had built them in his woodshop, taking care they would not fit too tightly or have too much space between them. It felt good to stand on the newly assembled dock, ready for another summer of listening to loons, and keeping track of who is on their pontoon boat and watching the summer sun go down late at night, so far north.

I wish I’d had a better answer on the tip of my tongue when he asked me how it felt to see him asking for help. I wanted to say it made me admire him more. It made me hopeful that someday I might be as patient and dignified as my dad.

Happy Father’s Day,

Carrie

To see photos, check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.

10 years ago June 18, 2014

• Saturday’s weather didn’t detour bed races as part of East Farmington’s Fun Daze.

• Augie’s Woodhill Saloon and Grill was recently granted an unprecedented expansion of time to pay their delinquent taxes without losing their liquor license.

• The Forest View 4-H Club gave a donation of $1500 to the Polk County Fair Board to be used towards the new small animal barn at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

• Wendell and Marcella Viebrock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house June 21.

• First National Community Bank has entered into an agreement to purchase the Dresser branch location from Frandsen Bank & Trust.

• The Osceola High School golf ten of Mitch Hustad, Danny Cronick, Austin Byl, Sam Wolfe and Alex Wolfe placed sixth at the state meet.

• Osceola High School golfers named All Conference were Danny Cronick, Austin Byl and Sam Wolfe.

• Osceola High School softball members named All Conference were Emily Peck, McKenzie Burke and Cami Thorsland.

• Chyleen Johnson was the winner of the 2014 Duckathlon. Runner-up winner was Ana Pedrys.

20 years ago June 16, 2014

• Special Olympics came through Osceola on a rainy day last week participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

• An open house was planned June 19 to celebrate Galen A. Maurer’s 90th birthday.

• Ashlea Muckenhirn and Maddie Dosch, alternate, were selected the Osceola High School to attend Badger Girls State. Dosch attended in Muckenhirn’s place due to a prior commitment.

• Geoff Bradt and his father, Steve Bradt, placed fourth and won $10,000 at the Wave Wackers Invitational Walleye Tournament at Lake Mille Lacs.

• Several kids participated in a Twins Baseball Clinic in Osceola on Saturday. The clinic was sponsored by Ken Staples and the Braves, Osceola Youth Baseball and Edina Realty.

• The Braves returned to conference play on Sunday and defeated the Elmwood Expos, 8-3, and kept their conference record perfect at 4-0.

• Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser recently broke ground for additions to its building.

30 years ago June 15, 1994

• The City of St. Croix Falls took the future of the Auditorium Theatre into its own hands Monday after it canceled the Friends of the Auditorium Theatre’s lease to the building.

• More than 300 people, 100 horses and 50 wagons and buggies made up this year’s Camp Courage wagon train. The wagon train camped overnight in a field next to the Scandia Plaza on Hwy. 97.

• The Sun received The Most Improved Newspaper in the 1994 Better Newspaper Contest held by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

• The Wisconsin Department of Transportation was not happy when temporary stop signs were put in place at the intersection of Hwy. 35 and Hwy. 243 in Osceola over the Memorial Day weekend.

• Debbie Palmsteen and Judy Lumsden have opened The Coffee Connection in Osceola.

• The Osceola High School baseball team downed Luck, 10-6, in a home game Thursday. On Monday they beat Unity, 4-2.

• The Osceola School District will replace the asphalt track with a new latex, state of the art track for $47,000. The track will consist of five coats of latex and sit a half-inch high.

GOVERNMENT NUMBERS WHO TO CALL...

President Joe Biden

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

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

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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 7 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • (202) 224-5653 • (715) 832-8424 www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact

Governor Tony Evers

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

Rep. Gae Magnafici 28th Assembly District P.O. Box 8953 • Madison, WI 53708-8953 (608) 237-9128 or 1-888-529-0028 • Fax (608) 282-3628

Rep.Magnafici@legis.wisconsin.gov

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

Sen.Stafsholt@legis.wisconsin.gov NO CALL LIST 1-888-382-22 or website: datcp.wi.gov

Dr. Carla Hauge

Dr. Thomas Hauge Dr. Casey Chantelois

Dr. Jordan Dittberner

Dr. Taylor Lundquist

Gloom

David Attenborough got it right when he commented, “There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.”

Joe Heller’s cartoon on the Opinion Page of the June 5th Osceola Sun is entitled ‘Summer Forecast Olympics.” It shows several supposed ‘record breaking’ environmental glooms. The Mainline Media and most of the country have come to accept climate change and related impacts to be absolute facts. There is another side to the matter. If you take the time and examine all the facts, you may get a more accurate worldview. Here are two well-documents websites that could begin your study: justfacts. com/globalwarming and isthereglobalcooling.com . Even a quick brush through both will balance your perspective. Supposed experts have at times led us astray. For example, climate change models usually forecast doom and gloom. When their time projections come due, there never seems to be the predicted mega-disaster. So keep note of how we never seem to get any notice of these mistakes from the experts or news sources. Hmm! We also get little news about the disappearing food production during the three century Little Ice Age that ended about the time our republic came into being. Nobody mentions the fact that Greenland and Iceland once had considerable farming during the global warming period just before the Little Ice Age.

No one seeks grants for non-problems. Governments do not award subsidies for something that needs no fixing, such as the climate primary driver, which is solar activity. Yes, we have abused

the environment in some ways. For example, we neglected drinking water purity for some time and have applied fixing efforts quite successfully. Yet over half the world’s water supplies still need this kind of help. We also failed to replant harvested trees; we corrected the problem. Also, contour plowing has all but limited dust storms. We have more to do and will with careful approaches.

Doug Wellumson Osceola

Thanks Ray

This is a belated thank you to Raymond Rivard for his article on 5/8/24.  Rivard laid out a thorough examination of political campaigns against incumbent Polk County supervisors and incoming candidates. When I’ve followed county board meetings virtually, I’ve never heard or seen Amy Middleton make any decisions preventing our county from staying “rural.” Rather, her votes tried to keep citizens healthy. The “Keep Polk County Rural” group seems like a special interest group trying to impact an election that is supposed to be nonpartisan.  That they spent nearly $10,000 to do so doesn’t speak well of them. Apart from the money spent, the worst part, in my opinion, is that they used smear tactics, assuming certain positions by candidates that had no basis in fact. Rivard’s comprehensive article reporting who contributed to this Independent Expenditure Committee is a reminder to voters to not be complacent or naive about political advertising of any sort.  Being an engaged voter and citizen is almost a full-time job. Thanks to Rivard for keeping us informed.

Barb Wetzel Osceola

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~ E.E. Cummings, 20th Century poet

June is LGBTQ+ recognition month -- you would not be alone if you asked why. According to the Library of Congress, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Gay Pride Day began shortly after the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. The Uprising, which took place on June 28, 1969, marked a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village. The raid led to a riot among bar patrons and neighborhood residents, sparking six days of protests and clashes with law enforcement. This event served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world. Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. If you are interested, your local library offers a wealth of nonfiction and fictional materials that reflect LGBTQ+ experiences. Explore these resources freely with your library card. It’s all up to you and it’s all free with your library card. While you are at the library, check into your library’s the free summer reading challenge programs and

fun educational programs.

“There will not be a magic day when we wake up and it’s now okay to express ourselves publicly. We make that day by doing things publicly until it’s simply the way things are.” ~ Tammy Baldwin, United States Senator, Wis.

Sources: https:// www.loc.gov/lgbt-pridemonth/about/. Accessed 5/29/24

https://www.history. com/topics/gay-rights/ the-stonewall-riots. Accessed 5/29/24

Geraldine E. Anderson Village Library, Dresser Phone: 715-755-2944, email: dresserpl@ dresserpubliclibrary. org, web: https://dresserpubliclibrary.org, or find us on Facebook.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10-7, Tuesday and Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-1.

Outdoor Book Return open 24/7 at the blue box Wi-Fi: Free 24/7 near the library.

Print at the library from home or your mobile device with Princh. Pay at the library.

Call us with any special assistance needs. We will work to get you what you need, with safety our top priority.

No Little’s Story Time through year-end.

Open Knitting: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library.

Every second Saturday -- Family Story Time at 10:30 at the Library with interactive songs, stories, and sensory activities. . Adventures in the Park for 4K and up, every Monday through July 29 with sessions at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Adventure begins at your library Summer Reading Incentive programs for all ages through Aug. 24. Read and win.

Join the Explore MORE Passport Adventure Program. Through Aug. 31, visit a MORE participating library to collect passport stamps

for a chance to win prizes. Just visit or checkout books or movies and return them at any other MORE library. Plus, discover beautiful communities with unique local businesses, parks and museums. Whatever your adventure, take the library with you.

St. Croix Falls Public Library Phone: 715-483-1777, email: scflibrary@scfpl. org, web: https://www. scfpl.org, Facebook too.

Hours/Services: M-F 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

24/7 After Hours Locker Pick-up - To schedule – call 715-483-1777 or email scflibrary@scfpl. org

Book Return: 24/7 through the return slot near the main entrance. Free Wi-Fi 24/7 near the library.

Computers, printing, faxing, copies, etc. Call or email for special needs or assistance.

Knit and Crochet Group, second Monday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Bring your project or start a new one. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We would be happy to teach new crafters. We have yarn and needles if you don’t.

Spring Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Check our website, Face Book, or call for more information on programming. Join the Explore MORE Passport Adventure Program. Through Aug. 31 visit a MORE participating library to collect passport stamps for a chance to win prizes. Just visit or checkout books or movies and return them at any other MORE library. Plus, discover beautiful communities with unique local businesses, parks and museums. Whatever your adventure, take the library with you.

June 15: Escape room fun.

June 29: Circuit art.

Take home activity kits every other Friday. Adventure in the Park, Mondays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

TOWN: Referendum to decide roadwork financing

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fiscal year only, increasing the levy limit in 2025 by a total of 29.37% resulting in a total levy of $1,114,339. The second option was to increase the levy on an ongoing basis. This would see an increased limit of 36.08% for 2025, resulting in a total levy of $1,178,339 and include an increase of $317,000 for each fiscal year going forward. The third option was to increase for a set number of years increasing the 2025 levy limit by 36.08% resulting in a $1,141,339 levy and include an increase of $280,000 for

fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

“We discussed that we would prefer to have our electors decide what we wanted to do,” said Town Chairman Dale Lindh. “So really the options would be is that we put some money towards our road increases or that they would vote not to have any increase at all.”

After laying out all three options, Lindh opted for option two.

“So, if we’re looking at option two of increasing our levy proposed levy by $317,000, it would be a mill increase of

through July 29 at Dresser Community Park. Summer storytime at 10:15 a.m. Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola Phone: 715-294-2310, email: osceolapl@osceolapubliclibrary.org, web: www.osceolapubliclibrary.org, or find us on Facebook.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please call us if you need special assistance to pick up your holds. Book Return: 24/7 at drop box near drive thru window.

Free Wi-Fi 24/7. Follow our Facebook page or website for details.

Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Lego Club first and third Thursday of the month,4 to 5 p.m.

Join the Explore MORE Passport Adventure Program. Thrugh Aug. 31 visit a MORE participating library to collect passport stamps for a chance to win prizes. Just visit or checkout books or movies and return them at any other MORE library. Plus, discover beautiful communities with unique local businesses, parks and museums. Whatever your adventure, take the library with you.

Lunch with a Librarian - June 17 at 12:30 p.m. on the Library TerraceBring you lunch and talk library stuff with Anne. WMPL Book Discussion, June 26 at 6 p.m. Room 205, across the hall from the library. Where the Deer and the Antelope Play by Nick Offerman - Books available at the library. Summer Learning program events:

June 13: Adventures in History. June 20: Adventures in Theater. June 27: Adventures in Physics with Dazzling Dave. Stop in to learn more about events, and dropin activities!

0.001108072,” said Lindh. “If you had a $200,000 property, it’d be roughly an increase of $221. It’s a $300,000 property, it’s $332. It’s a $400,000 property. It’s roughly $443 a year. And this is just trying to show everyone what that number would be actually on a residence.”

Lindh then made a motion to go with option two to increase the levy for 2025 by a total of 36.08% which would result in a levy of $1,178,339 and on an ongoing basis include the increase of $317,000 for each fiscal year going

forward indefinitely, which would be decided by referendum.

“I know that it’s a lot of money, but otherwise our roads are going backwards,” said Lindh. After some discussion, board member Jon Cronick seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1 with one abstention by Weingarten.

A second motion was then made to put the referendum on the August election ballot, seconded by Cronick. That motion passed 4-1 with one abstention again by Weingarten.

Kathryn Ann Measner

Kathryn “Kathy” Measner died May 30, 2024, at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota-East Bank Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. She was 69.

Kathryn Ann Measner (Krenz) was born and raised in Osceola. On Sept. 20, 1975. she married the love of her life, Duane Measner. Though Kathy’s true work in life was raising her children and helping others, she did also work at the bank, the school and as a receptionist.

To know her was to love her. She had a smile that lit up the room, a genuine demeanor that only provided positivity and a compassion for life that was strong and true. Her creativity and attention to detail showed in all aspects of her life. Going to the camper up north, traveling, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, playing cards and being by the water was just a few things that Kathy enjoyed.

One passion she shared was her amazing abilities with cooking and baking, always having fresh chocolate chip cookies on hand! Kathy had an uncanny ability to make all situations better. Wholeheartedly she loved life and all those around her.

She will continue to live on through the goodness she instilled in her family, children and grandchildren. Not a day will go by without her presence being felt.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Evelyn Krenz.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Duane Measner; children, Joe (Becky) Measner, Dave (Morgan) Measner, Laura Measner; grandchildren, Ashton Measner, Jordy Larson, Evelyn Larson, Wyatt Larson, Paige Measner, Landon Eggen; siblings, Mike (Char) Krenz, Dianne (Jim) Monteith, Dennis (Dolly) Krenz, Donna (Dave) Kobs and many friends, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (265 State Road 35 Osceola WI 54020) in East Farmington.

Visitation will be June 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave New Richmond, WI 54017) and June 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church.

Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in East Farmington.

Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

59 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-00

www.stcroixalliance.com

Lead Pastor Jeff Naegelen

Co-Lead Pastor Chris Folkestad

ASSUMPTION OF THE

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

CATHOLIC CHURCH

East Farmington

Rev. Joseph Madanu

BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie

Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730

blcsp@frontiernet.net

BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC

1947 0th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562

www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Peter Rimmereid

Associate Pastor Scott Adkins

CEDARBEND CHURCH

P.O. BOX 414, Osceola Matt Hayton

connect@cedarbendchurch.com

SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m., 373 280th St., Osceola, (old Neuroscience building).

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

150 Fifth Street

Marine on St. Croix, Minn.

Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS

CHRISTIAN CENTER

Six miles east of Dresser on

WEEKLY MEDITATION

BY WILLIAM BRASSOW ZION EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

Our God is a saving God. His heart aches for us to belong to him. Listen to what our Savior God said in Hosea 11:8-9 to his sinful people,

How can I give you up …? How can I hand you over …?

My heart is changed within me; all my compassion is aroused. I will not carry out my fierce anger … For I am God, and not man--the Holy One among you.

I will not come in wrath.

In grace and mercy, the Lord changed his heart from wrath to compassion. That love and forgiveness in the heart of the heavenly

Father came with a great price. His Son was born to hang on a cross to pay for the sins of the world. At the cross the heavenly Father’s “fierce anger” was poured out on his Son Jesus instead of a guilty world.

Such love leaves only the promise of Hosea 11:9, I will not come in wrath.

We come to church. We confess our sins humbly and confidently to our God. We believe that he will not meet us in wrath. God will have mercy. Our Father in heaven will forgive us for Jesus sake.

God’s house is a place of his compassion because of his Son, our Savior!

Together with Friends starts June 18

Together with Friends will be meeting the last two weeks of June on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings June 18-June 27. Kids can come to any or all of the sessions as their schedule allows. Together with Friends is a co-operative effort of the First Baptist, First Evangelical Lutheran and United Methodist Churches of Taylors Falls.

We will be meeting

Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson 715-755-33

EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor

FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office)

GRACE CHURCH Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-8594 gracechurchosceola.com

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 28 70th Avenue Pastor Jim Bourman

IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Lucas Sedivy of Osceola has been named to the spring semester President’s List.

COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA

Laura Hutton of Dresser has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Declan Greenquist of St. Croix Falls has been named the spring semester Dean’s List. He also received a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration; Dane Rutledge of St. Croix Falls received a bachelor of science degree in Exercise and Rehabilitative Science.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Kyle R. Koshiol of Dresser graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) and received the Excellence Award in Advanced Pharmacy Practice.

in Taylors Falls at the Baptist Church, June 18 and 27. Meeting at the Lutheran Church June 19 and 20. Meeting at the United Methodist Church June 25 and 26. Together with Friends welcomes kids who have finished 1st – 5th grades and meets from 9 a.m. through Noon each day.

There is a fee to participate. Scholarships available. For more information call Pastor Kevin, 651-465-6792.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS

The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Cushing: Sadie Olson. Dresser: Klara Fansler, Olivia Miron, Emma Poore. Osceola: Alexander Bouthilet, Kaili Bradawy, Sawyer Federation, Emma Mahler, Sawyer Miller, Parker Roemhild, Noelle Rollins, Olivia Wright. St.

Croix Falls: Nolan Arechigo, Rachel Sanford, Jacob Vangstad.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH

The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Dresser: Sophia Heyer, Rachel Ulrich, Tyler Ulrich. Osceola: Charles Jacobs. St. Croix Falls: Davin Lindh.

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY

Alexis See of Osceola, was named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – GREEN BAY

Quinn McDonald of Dresser received Honors for the spring semester. Dylan Smith of St. Croix Falls received Highest Honors for the spring semester.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MADISON

The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Osceola: Griffin DeRoser, Kyler Hansen, Will Huhn, Ezekiel Lowney. St. Croix Falls: Owen McDonough, Alise Wiehl, John Wiehl, Ellinora Wondra, Avery Mysicka. Star Prairie: Allison Fogelberg.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CROOKSTON

Kalley Smith of Osceola has been named to the spring semester Chancellor’s List.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn. 651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor

HOLY TRINITY

ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Neil Schindler 715-294-21 • www.hefc.org

JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223

NEW LIFE

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-45

OSCEOLA

COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Wendell Anderson www.occnow.org

OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-21 Chapel open daily for meditation. OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515 • plcdresser.org plcdresseroffice@gmail.com

Pastor Melissa Carmack Find us on Facebook. Live steam YouTube. Sundays 9 a.m.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600

REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401

ST. ANNE PARISH 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Joseph Madanu

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org

Pastor Jenny Lee

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Rev. Kelli Clement

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Joseph Madanu 715-294-2243

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 89 160th Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Jonah Fetzer

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-86

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TAYLORS FALLS Rev. Tom Ervasti 651-242-6046 Sunday services at 10 a.m. TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com

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Uddin named Athlete of the Week

Osceola sophomore Elletta Uddin was selected as the rSchool Today Athlete of the Week for the week of May 27-June 2 after a statewide vote on WisSports.net

Uddin topped all vote getters with 4,616 votes. Chequamegon’s Autumn Michalski came in second with 4,388.

Uddin won the award based off her performance at the Division 2 Girls State Track and

Field Tournament She nearly scored the entirety of Osceola’s points scored as she competed in four events at the state tournament, accumulated points in all four, and set two state records along the way.

The sophomore took home the crown in the 100 hurdles, finishing with a time of 14.19 seconds, breaking the previous record of 14.29 seconds. She then won

the 300 hurdles, breaking the meet record which she set last year as a freshman.

She then anchored the 1,600 relay which finished runner-up with a time of 3:58.30, and was tied for third in the high jump, eclipsing 5-5.

The Osceola girls track and field team finished fourth in the Division 2 standings with 33.5, points, as Uddin accounted for 31.5 of them.

Williamson, Allram named first team all-conference

BY JASON SCHULTE

SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

The St. Croix Falls softball team had five players selected to the Heart of the North all-conference teams.

Freshman Faith Allram and senior Rylee Williamson were voted

to the first team. It was the first selection for both.

Earning first team selections for the third year in a row were Northwestern’s Ellie Peterson and Emma Wennersten. Hayward’s Colby Sprenger and Greta Woelber were repeat

Big smiles and laughter all around

Idon’t know of a sound I’d rather hear than children laughing. I get a big smile on my face when I hear it, other people do too. This time of year my favorite place to smile and hear laughter is with kids in a boat, watching and waiting for that bobber to go down. The anticipation grows every second, with every twitch of the bobber as fat sunfish nibble away. Then just like that, the bobber’s gone and all that anticipation turns into excitement. It’s the best part of the day with lots of loud laughter. The battle’s on. Fish tugging, kids reeling, drags squealing, laughter flying through the air. The plan was for me to meet at my

Gillespie earns second team selection

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

Osceola’s Mazie Gillespie was named to the second team all-Middle Border Conference in softball.

Gillespie was the only Chieftain selected.

Somerset had a conference high eight selections thanks to six honorable mention selections. Ellsworth and St. Croix Central earned six each.

Altoona’s Rylee Spindler and Baldwin-Woodville’s Ryeah Oehlke were named to the first team for the third year in a row.

Out of the 33 selections, 16 were seniors, while 12 were juniors.

Gillespie to play in All-Star game

Gillespie was selected to the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association All-Star teams which will play June 11 at Wisconsin Dells.

The rest of her team were Durand’s Gracie Bauer, Katie Bignell, St. Croix Central’s Faith Bonse and Morgan Barker, Somerset’s Victoria Gomez and Hayley Settem, Northwestern’s Tori Kaufman and Karly Nichols, Lake Mills’ Ava Kleinfeldt, Wisconsin Dells’ Maya Michalsky and Winneconne’s Maddox Stille.

selections.

Second team selections were given to freshman Catherine Williams and sophomore Claire Bradt, while senior Aaliyah Lopez was named honorable mention. It was the first selection for all three as well.

Hayward was the con-

ference champion and had the most selections with eight, followed by Northwestern, Spooner and St. Croix Falls with five each.

Out of the 33 selections, 12 were juniors while 11 were seniors.

Peterson was named player of the year.

son Josh and his bride Megan’s house and take Josh and granddaughters, Mari age six and her four year old sister Eleri. I got rained out after the rain didn’t stop at my house. The rain stopped at Josh’s later just long enough for him to pack up the girls, poles, worms, hooks and rig up Rocket bobber’s. Megan chose to spend a quiet day home alone. Josh started preparing for that perfect day on the water a year or two earlier. Disney Frozen theme kids fishing poles at Christmas. When they were old enough those were replaced with youth sized poles that actually work. Josh does all of the casting so only fish get hooked. I got a call from Mari later that afternoon. “We got 21 Grandpa! We got 21! 21 Grandpa!” I could hear her smile over my cell phone. So what was the key to success Josh? “Bring lots

Cumberland wins rubber match over Saints in sectional

BY JASON SCHULTE SENTINELSPORTS48@GMAIL.COM

Nathan Schmidt’s run-scoring single in the top of the seventh inning was the difference as the Cumberland baseball team defeated St. Croix Falls 3-2 in a Division 3 sectional semifinal June 4 in Cumberland. It was the third game between the two Heart of North conference rivals as they each won a game during the regular season. The

Beavers then defeated Mondovi in the sectional final to advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2017.

Cumberland scored the game’s first run thanks to a Ryan Lundmark RBI single in the third, while Gavin Prinsen hit a home run in the sixth for a 2-0 lead.

Alex Hoff hit a tworun double in the bottom of the sixth inning

Mazie Gillespie

CONTRIBUTED

Catherine Wiliams, second team; Claire Bradt, second team; Faith Allram, first team; Rylee Williamson, first team and Aaliyah Lopez, Honorable Mention.

Elletta Uddin

Kinship mentors needed in Osceola

Seven boys waiting for a mentor. Could it be you?

Have you ever considered mentoring a young person but feel intimidated, uncertain, or unsure about stepping forward? If so, Karalee Tollakson from Kinship of Polk County would love to talk with you. “Kinship doesn’t push anyone into mentoring.

Instead, we are eager to meet with people who want to learn more, ask questions, and better understand how the program works. Our staff are honest and open. We want any potential mentor to have a clear picture of the program so they can decide if mentoring would be a good fit for them.”

Karalee is open to meeting over a cup of coffee or simply having

a phone conversation. If you would like to learn more or would like to ask a few questions, you can reach her at karalee.polkkinship@gmail. com or on her cell at 507.459.5839.

Note: Kinship is a non-profit 501c3 organization that provides one-on-one mentoring to youth ages 5 to 18. In 2023, the organization supported 411 matches in Polk County.

June is Dairy Month

To help promote the dairy industry, the Pleasant Lake 4-H club passed out free cheese sticks, cow stickers, and cow tattoos on Saturday in front of Dick’s Fresh Market. Pictured: Eli Sanders and Dixon Maki.

MEET OUR CANDIDATES!

Jefferson - LaFollette - Dueholm Picnic Thursday, June 20 • 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Salads and Desserts Cash Bar (beer & soda) Park Shelter by the Soo Line Depot Museum at the corner of Oak St W & Traffic Ave, Frederic. Tickets: $25 ($30 at the door)

Share the road with motorcycles for everyone’s safety

June Law of the Month: Motorcycle safety

Summer has arrived, bringing motorcycles onto Wisconsin’s roadways. It is the responsibility of all road users to prioritize safety. Following safe driving and riding practices is crucial to prevent crashes on our roads.

The Wisconsin State Patrol’s June Law of the Month reminds drivers and motorcyclists to share the road and stay alert to reduce injuries and fatalities.

In the past five years, there have been roughly 2,000 motorcycle crashes per year in Wisconsin, resulting in an average of 1,700 injuries and 100 fatalities per year.

“Motorcycle riders are at higher risk of being hurt or killed in a crash,” said Superintendent Tim Carnahan said. “There are simple steps both riders and drivers can take to keep everyone safe on our roads.”

Motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a crash than other motorists and four times more likely to be injured, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Driving near motorcycles Motorcycles are smaller than the average vehicle, so they can be hard-

er to see on the roads and it’s easy to misjudge their speed and distance. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling near motorcycles.

Drivers are encouraged to:

Look twice for motorcycles; many crashes happen when drivers pull out from a stop sign, turn left or change lanes

Keep a safe following distance from a motorcycle; they have a shorter stopping distance so if a motorcycle needs to stop suddenly, you need more room to avoid a collision

Riding safely

Sharing the road is a two-way street, so motorcyclists need to do their part to be visible and follow the same rules of the road as other vehicles. Safe riding practices help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on the roads.

Riders should consider the following:

• Ride defensively and don’t take risks

• Scan the road ahead carefully, especially on curves, looking for gravel and sand

• Do not share a lane with another vehicle; staggered riding is suggested for multiple motorcycles

• Protective, high-visibility clothing and safety gear is recommended

• State law requires headlamps to be on at all times

• Helmets are strongly

encouraged for all riders and required by state law for those under 18 Safe practices for all road users

The following are safe driving and riding practices that all road users — vehicle drivers and motorcyclists alike — should follow to help keep our roadways safe:

• Observe all traffic laws and obey speed limits

• Share the road; according to state law, all vehicles, including motorcycles, are entitled to the full use of a traffic lane and no vehicle may deprive another of a lane

• Drive sober

• Avoid distractions

• Put your phone down

• Training and education

Training and education are key to preventing motorcycle crashes and injuries. According to state law, you must be properly licensed with a Class M license or Class M Instruction Permit to legally operate a motorcycle on Wisconsin roads. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s partners provide rider courses to help motorcyclists earn their motorcycle license and improve rider skills. If you are passionate about riding and want to teach others about motorcycle safety and how to ride, consider becoming a rider coach.

BASEBALL: Saints season ends

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for the Saints’ runs. Cooper Schramski allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings of relief to earn the win. The Saints finish its season 19-10 and will lose Eli Prokop, Wyatt Connors, Peyton Steffen and Michael Hale to graduation.

Things to do... ...to celebrate.

With Dad:

For Dad on Father’s Day

Father’s Day:

Father’s Day is a special day. It is a time to show Dads everywhere how much we care about them

• swim • relax • movie • picnic • long talk

hike; stroll

• go-kart rides

• miniature golf

• do something new

• wash, wax, buff car

Here is a list of things to help you think about something special that you can do to celebrate Father’s Day. Read the list. Could these surprises also be done on another day to treat your father?

For Dad:

• welcome him when he comes home from work

• chip in for cool sunglasses

• coffee, quiet, newspaper

• make a card or cake

• clean and wash car

• breakfast in bed

• hang hammock

• clean playroom

• take out trash

C’mon...stop playing video games long enough to at least make Dad a nice Father’s Day card!

Happy Father’s Day and we’re not kidding!

Fill in the spaces with vowels to spell out how we feel about our Dads.

My Dad likes to cook outside. He is the K__ng of the Gr__ll!

Just like my Dad, I can see well at night and have excellent hearing.

1. is held on the third Sunday in ________ in the USA, but may be on a different date in other countries.

2. is a day to honor our ________ and grandfathers.

3. is celebrated in many countries around the ________.

4. in ________ is full of fun runs, pot-luck lunches and presents or hand-made artwork for dads.

5. is a newer idea in ________. Children may give cards or flowers to their dads. Families may eat out at a restaurant or go to a movie together.

Hotdog! It’sFather’sDay!

hardworking handsome listening helpful strong loving caring gentle there kind firm fun

My Dad wears more than one hat. He teaches fire safety and is a volunteer fireman too!

Can you find and circle all of these words that tell about Dads?

A Dad is a...

6. in ________ (Chichi no hi) may include gifts of fancy beef (like Kobe beef) or eel for dads. Children may make an origami paper item with a message or put a little gift inside it. 7. in South ________ is celebrated by people going fishing during the day and having a seafood feast at dinnertime. 8. in ________ is sometimes celebrated by families hanging a skeleton outside of their homes to represent “Padre Esqueleto” or “Father Skeleton.”

Every dad does things differently. Each has his own style. When you finish this puzzle you will have a list that tells about Dads.

1. Study each picture. Write the beginning letter of each picture in the box.

2. Next, unscramble the words (they begin with the letter in the box).

3. One word in each group does not tell anything about fathers. Cross out that word. The first one is done for you.

Who is This Great Guy?

Who is... older than Dad, a great guy too, likes to have lots of fun with you?

Use crayons, pencils or markers to color in this puzzle to find out who this great guy

sleph khon

BENNETT: Big smiles and laughter all around

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of snacks. We even stopped and got ice cream along the way to make it seem even more special. I knew I had to lower my expectations and excitement, that lowered theirs too. Oh, and make sure you go to the bathroom before you leave the house, when you stop at the store and when you get to the lake.”

“Bluegills are easy to target in the shallows. They’re on the

HOROSCOPES

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you may have to shuffle your schedule a bit this week to accommodate some interesting ideas that you have come up with on the fly. It’s a good thing you’re adaptable.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, think about where you want to go in the upcoming weeks, because you have some pretty influential supporters who can help propel you in that very direction.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you may be involved in a few different projects right now, but often you start things and do not finish them, which can be frustrating to others. Do not take on any additional tasks.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

You have some high hopes regarding something that has been taking up your time for quite a while, Cancer. Although

spawning beds. Females full of eggs so we kept nearly all males. Sight fishing is so much fun. I do all the work, cast the Rocket bobber, the kids watch the bobber and reel in the fish. I don’t fish. The action is just too fast and furious to even think about me fishing. Bobber’s going down, kids laughing, having a ball. I take the fish of the hook, it’s either on the stringer or back in the lake. Put a new worm on. Then the other

you’re getting good feedback, don’t count your chickens just yet.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, if you haven’t been doing so already, it is important to set aside some savings so that you’ll have a safety net in the future. It’s essential that you are not just living for today.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, get together with your significant other or another partner and figure out how to divide the workload that has been bogging you down. It’s alright to admit that you need help.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, if you think about it, you have been procrastinating a bit more than usual. It might be because your tasks are not interesting you much. That could mean finding new hobbies.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

poles bobber goes down! It’s exciting energy that repeats with each fish. Sometimes two fish at a time. All the while the girls are laughing and having fun. I’m looking forward to a fish dinner! Megan likes to eat fish too!”

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

Scorpio, get essential tasks out of the way early this week, because it’s likely you will not be enthusiastic about mundane jobs later on. Save plenty of time for fun and entertaining.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Emotions are roiling right now, Sagittarius. Perhaps it is not the best time to reach out to an estranged friend or family member. Instead, wait things out a little longer.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

It is time to disconnect from all of the gadgets and feeds that are constantly drawing your attention, Capricorn. Enjoy a technological detox and reconnect with friends.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you are a major force to reckon with when you pair your creative visions with solid, grounded plans. Things will start falling into place soon

enough.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

This week you get a free pass to put yourself first and foremost for a change, Pisces. Go to the head of the line, because it’s all about you for the next few days.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 9

Johnny Depp, Actor (61)

JUNE 10

Bill Burr, Comedian (56)

JUNE 11

Peter Dinklage, Actor (55)

JUNE 12

Dave Franco, Actor (39)

JUNE 13

Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen, Businesswomen (38)

JUNE 14

Donald Trump, Politician (78)

JUNE 15

Ice Cube, Rapper (55)

RECIPES

The delicious history of cheesecake

Rich, creamy and decadent, cheesecake is enjoyed across the globe. There are many famous cheesecake bakeries in North America, and those who can’t resist digging their forks into this beloved dessert may assume that cheesecake traces its origins there. In fact, cheesecake traces its origins to the ancient Greeks.

The first “cheesecake” is believed to have been created from a ricotta-type cheese base on the Greek island of Samos. Excavated cheese molds were found there that dated to around 2,000 B.C. Cheesecake was considered a good source of energy and there is evidence that even Olympic athletes were fed cheesecake during the first games. Greek brides and grooms also were known to rely on cheesecake as their cake of choice for weddings. Original cheesecakes were made from flour, wheat, honey, and cheese, then formed and baked, according to Cheesecake.com.

After the Roman conquest of Greece, cheesecake was adopted by the Romans. Their name for this type of cake was “placenta” and it was baked on a pastry base or sometimes inside of a pastry case, advises What’s Cooking America. Cheesecakes also were called “libum” by the Romans, and were used as an offering at the gods’ temples. Cheesecakes also were introduced to other areas of Europe thanks to conquering Roman armies. By 1,000 A.D., cheesecake could be found throughout northwestern Europe, England and Scandinavia.

Through the years, cheesecake’s popularity spread elsewhere. However, New Yorkers say that cheesecake was not really cheesecake until it got an Empire State makeover in the 1900s. Many New York restaurants have their own versions of cheesecake, with Turf Restaurant laying claim to the first cream cheese-based cheesecake recipe in 1929. New York dairy man William Lawrence accidentally invented cream cheese in 1872 while trying to recreate a soft, French cheese known as Neufchâtel. Little did Lawrence know that this mistake would inadvertently revolutionize cheesecake recipes.

Cheesecake technically is a pie and not a cake, and there are versions that are baked and others that firm up in the refrigerator without having to cook a custard base. Many cheesecake afficionados have a favorite cheesecake recipe. However, this classic and iconic New York cheesecake, courtesy of Philadelphia Cream Cheese brand, is an ideal one to make your own.

New York Cheesecake

1 1⁄4 cups graham crumbs

1⁄4 cup butter, melted

5 packages (250g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 cup sour cream

4 eggs

1 can (19 fl. oz) cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 325 F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300 F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake for 1 hour and10 minutes, or until center is almost set. Run a knife or metal spatula around the rim of the pan to loosen cake; cool before removing the rim of the pan. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Top with pie filling before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator.

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ANDERSON: Baby steps in breaking tech addiction

And mentally, I felt more clear headed. I was having an easier time waking up and I didn’t have the same brain fog as I typically did in the morning. I think our phones, and particularly social media can have a sort of sedative effect. I was a little bit sharper, in a little bit of a better mood, and was more prepared for the day. While I’m only a few days into this little experiment, I have to encourage you to try

it. And I know some of you Gen-X and Baby Boomers aren’t so inextricably linked to your phones, but I would venture to guess many of you click the TV on shortly after waking up. So, whether it’s your phone, your TV, or any other electronic device, I would highly recommend setting a timer for one hour after you wake up, and just see what happens. Prioritize yourself, and your mental health for that first hour in the day. I think you’ll find it’s going to do you some good.

“You’ve got to remember the device that you’re using can be used as a tool for good, or for negativity,” Smith said. “It’s totally up to you. But I need you to remember, you always need to be in control of the device and the device doesn’t need to be in control of you.” Feel free to reach out at any time. I always welcome your thoughts and opinions. You can reach me at 715-2942314, or send me an email at editor@osceolasun.com

Lemonade stand

lemonade stand was set up on the corner of Hwy. 35 and Second Avenue in

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Osceola during Rhubarb Fest.