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THE CANNABIS QUESTION

BY CARTER THOMSON WISCONSIN CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM

In 2013, when Robyn took a motorcycle trip to Colorado, she finally was able to find relief for gastrointestinal distress that she had been suffering from for three years.

“When my gut inflames, then my larger joints inflame and so like overnight, I can have my knee the size of a softball and my ankle goes awry and then it can also affect my eyes,” said Robyn, describing the inflammation caused by colitis.

She credits marijuana, which is legal in Colorado, with reducing her symptoms.

“It works — it worked for me,” Robyn said.

Robyn, who lives in northern Wisconsin, travels to Colorado about every six months to restock her supply. It is a risky journey: Although Gov. Tony Evers has proposed legalizing medical marijuana, its use remains illegal in Wisconsin. As a result, Robyn asked that her last name and exact location not SEE CANNABIS, PAGE 14

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with children – but the more I worked at the Amery Library circulation desk I realized how passionate I was about serving everyone, no matter who or what their needs are.

I want to advocate for all people and their right to access all that the library has to offer.

That’s why I chose to be a Library Director.”

A desire to serve, “that’s at the heart of my work,” she states.

Osceola’s new inclusive playground, one designed for both disabled and non-disabled children alike, will have its grand opening Friday, June 28.

Business leaders, donors, public officials and, of course, children will be on hand for an official ribbon cutting and “test run” of the new, free playground, according to Tom Hecht, executive director of the Osceola Community Health Foundation.

“This has been a true community driven project,” Hecht said, “with hundreds of donors raising some $400,000 for the playground and 175 volunteers helping to build it.”

Envisioned two years ago when a group of community members identified a lack of accessible playgrounds in the area

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Osceola’s new Library Director may be young, but is not inexperienced when it comes to helping people and customer service. Thanks to her background in retail and HR services at Barron County Cheese in Barron, Wisconsin, and her role as a library assistant at the Amery Area Public Library, Shelby Friendshuh (pronounced friendshoe) has greeted many customers and patrons

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with a welcoming smile and how-can-I-help attitude.

Friendshuh earned a double major in Information Science & Technology and English Literature at UW-Milwaukee and is currently in the MLIS (Masters in Library and Information Science) program through UW-Milwaukee’s online program, with completion scheduled for the fall of 2020.

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Lake, she was attracted to Osceola’s new Discovery Center library and the career opportunity it presented for her. Since her first day at OPL on June 17, Friendshuh has been eager to help staff at the circulation desk in order to meet patrons and interact with the community.

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Polk County Board talks budget priorities Osceola banker to serve on Wisconsin Bankers Association Board

The Polk County Board started the process of setting budget priorities last week.

Top-ranking issues were transportation and roads, recreation/ tourism/parks, finding and retaining qualified staff, infrastructure and equipment, substance abuse, and economic development.

Supervisor Michael Prichard (District 7: St. Croix Falls) requested that climate change be added to the list of potential priorities.

“In this world of climate change, which I accept and I don’t think it should be a political issue that there is climate change,” he said, “we probably have some role as a county government to show some leadership in that respect.”

He was the only one to vote it as a top priority for the upcoming budget.

Supervisors Chris Nelson (District 4: Balsam Lake/Milltown) and Doug Route (District 2: Luck/Bone Lake) ex-

pressed concern that the county’s recycling center was losing money. Nelson estimated the recycling program had lost $1 million over the last decade.

“How much money do you keep throwing at this stuff?” Nelson said.

Said Route, “We’re just throwing money away.”

The county’s budgeting process depends to a degree on the state’s budget, a draft of which has been passed by the Joint Finance Committee. The proposed budget was scheduled to go to the Assembly floor June 25 and proceed to the Senate shortly thereafter.

After both houses pass the budget, the governor has six days to review and act upon it. Governor Evers is expected to sign the budget in July.

County staff are working to have a draft of the county’s budget ready September 10.

Other business • Cedar Corp will observe the fair as part of its evaluation of the fairgrounds.

• The board accepted a donation of 120 acres

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Supervisor Jim Edgell (District 8: Centuria) sticks a dot on “Senior Citizens and Veterans,” signaling his belief it should be a top priority in the 2020 county budget. The Polk County Board started the process of setting budget priorities last week.

in the Town of Sterling from Robert Johnson.

The county plans to incorporate the land into its forestry program.

• A resolution was

passed initiating the process of finding consultants to help plan the Stower and Cattail trails.

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Staff, families reeling after church announces daycare closure

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Above All Beginnings Childcare staff, from left: Karla Dannenmueller, Emily Posey, Salysh Yanez, Amy Germain and Melissa Backhaus.

and a half weeks notice.

Why couldn’t they have involved Amy?” In an earlier statement to the Sun, Grace Church leaders said establishing a time frame to inform staff and families of the closure had been difficult, as they hoped to keep the center fully staffed until the final day of business, June 28.

JUNE 28 Braves vs.

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All games at Oakey Park, Osceola unless otherwise noted

According to Dannenmueller, more transparency in the process would have allowed staff to assert their desire to stay until the end.

“Now we’re showing them that we’re in it for the long haul,” she said. “A lot of us do have jobs lined up after this.

And a lot of families are keeping their kids here

until the center closes so the staff will have their jobs.”

Dannenmueller noted staff felt left in the dark about the rationale behind the church’s decision. They were told only that the center was no longer part of the church’s vision, she SEE DAYCARE, PAGE 17

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advisement on policies, procedures, legalities,” Erickson explained.

“It really serves a lot of purposes for banks.

“For me, after being in banking soloing it’s fun to move from working in the industry to also becoming an advocate for the industry,” he continued. “It’s very much an honor.”

Rose Oswald Poels, president and CEO of the WBA, welcomed Erickson to the board.

“I am happy to welcome Mark to the Board of Directors,” Oswald Poels said. “His leadership and commitment to the banking community will be an asset to the board.”

Where to find fireworks festivities

BY KELLY HOLM CONTRIBUTING WRITER

July 4 is approaching once again, and with America’s 243rd birthday comes the classic tradition of watching colors explode in the sky. Whether you’re local in town or traveling from afar, there is no shortage of fireworks displays across the St. Croix Valley.

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Staff at Above All Beginnings expressed frustration last week regarding the childcare center’s immanent closure.

News of the closure, delivered with two and a half weeks notice, was a surprise, reported Karla Dannenmueller, opening manager and lead teacher at Above All Beginnings.

“We knew we had a mandatory staff meeting,” she said. “When Amy [Germain, the center’s director] sat down — I’ve known her for 20 years and she’s not a very emotional person — she put her face in her hands and when she looked up she had tears in her eyes.

“I looked around at our girls,” Dannenmueller continued, referring to the 20 staff, most less than 26 years old.

“They were all crying. I look at them as my own children. The mama bear in me kicked in.

They’d been talking about this for seven months and gave us two

Mark Erickson, regional president of MidWestOne Bank, will serve a three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association Board of Directors.

The association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 235 commercial banks and savings institutions, their nearly 2,300 branch offices and 23,000 employees.

The organization offers education and advocacy for the state’s bankers.

“Any of the banks can call in and get

Train to Marine on St. Croix All aboard! The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway is making a special evening trip to Marine on St. Croix the night before the Fourth to see the fireworks from the Minnesota side.

After some uncertainty in finding a suitable launch site, Marine on St. Croix’s annual July 3 display is ON. Event goers will find the best viewing along Judd Street, from Berkey Street to north to downtown, rather than in the downtown parks as in previous years.

Train tickets are limited, so it is imperative to book your place today if you want to be among those chugging and

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choo-chooing across the river on July 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Forest Lake Forest Lake’s Fourth of July celebration spans over a week long, with patriotic-themed events of some capacity set up from Saturday, June 29 to Sunday, July 7. On the day itself, festivities are held from practically dusk until dawn, including the parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, and hours of live music. The oohs and ahhs will conclude the day at 10 p.m. at Lakeside Memorial Park.

Amery Treat yourself to not one but two fireworks shows in Amery this Independence Day weekend. Saturday, June 29 will see the Wanderoos Independence Day Celebration, which also includes a 5k, the Grand Parade and a chicken dinner.

Fireworks begin at dusk in the Wanderoos Ball Park along Highway 65 and will be followed by a street dance. On the Fourth, meanwhile, the SEE FIREWORKS, PAGE 20

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JUNE 26 Last Wednesday Meal Last Wednesday Meal will be served by Assumption Catholic Church at the Osceola United Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m. Free.

Library directory meet and greet Shelby Friendshuh, new director of the Osceola Public Library, is on the job! All are invited to meet Shelby and enjoy a root beer float at the June 26 Braves game.

Frac sand meeting Community informational meeting regarding frac sand mining in Osceola area will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Center. There will be a brief update, opportunity to sign a petition and a planned showing of “The Price of Sand”, a one hour documentary on frac sand mining.

JUNE 27 OMC Partners bake sale The Osceola Medical Center Partners will be having a bake sale beginning at 9 a.m. to benefit programming and equipment needs at OMC.

Captain Jack Sparrow Captain Jack Sparrow will be at the Osceola Public Library at 6 p.m. He will teach about what it takes to be a part of a pirate crew and show his real pirate treasure.

100 year centennial at SCRMC

St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls is 100. Drs. Bill Young, Marsha Beyer, Leo Nelson and Dave Dobosenski will discuss the history of the hospital at 7 p.m. at the hospital. Will include conversations related to Dr. Jake Riegel, the growth over the years, and what it was like to practice according to some of the original physicians that made up the medical practice in the St. Croix Valley.

JUNE 28 Playground grand opening The playground grand opening at the Osceola Medical Center will be at 12:30 p.m.

Bringing It Home – Stories of the St. Croix Award-winning storyteller Jill Johnson grew up in Marine on St. Croix, but has not lived in this area for 50 years.

On this night, at 7 p.m.,

Johnson returns to share her stories of the area, revisiting not only her own memories, but some of the important and often overlooked history of the region. Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix). MarineCommunityLibrary.org.

JUNE 29 Snap Fitness re-opening Snap Fitness at 2388 Hwy. 35, Osceola will hold a grand-reopening celebration from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. JRibbon cutting: 10 a.m. followed by a day of free bootcamp style classes, killer workouts, food, beverages, prizes and more.

JULY 6 Book sale The Friends of the Osceola Library book sale will be in the lower level of the Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of juvenile books.

JULY 12 The Science In Our Midst Come to the Marine Village Hall at 7 p.m. Some of the most important scientific work in the world originates right here in the St. Croix Valley. The Science Museum of Minnesota’s St. Croix Watershed Research Station is home to a team of scientists who study water in the region and around the world.

Four scientists will present entertaining briefings on the important science they are doing and answer your questions about their work.

JULY 18 Loss of a spouse GriefShare will discuss loss of a spouse from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at New Life Christian Community, Dresser.

715-557-1431.

JULY 19-21 Wannigan Days Wannigan Days in St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls. Food and music festival, fitness 5k and 10k City of Trails Run, Kids games and an arts and crafts fair.

JULY 25 Finding Frankenstein for families Learn about the science and culture of the early 1800s from Mary Shelley herself

while discussing science in society in the past, present or the future. Meet at the Osceola Public Library, 1 p.m.

ONGOING Monday • The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.

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

• Read & Review Book Group meets the last Monday of the month at Dresser Library, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• The Voices of the Valley meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. 715-494-0385.

• The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

• The American Legion Post 221 meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center. 715-294-3822.

Tuesday • Storytime every Tuesday at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

• St. Croix Valley MOPS Moms group meets the first and third Tuesday at New Life Christian Community in Dresser. Morning and evening meetings. FFI: stcroixvalleymops@gmail.com.

Wednesday • Saint Croix Falls Rotary Club meets in the Riverbend Room of the Saint Croix Valley Medical Center, noon.

Warren White 715-483-3010 or website at http://scfrotary. org/ • Book club for adults at Osceola Public Library the fourth Wednesday of the month. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, 715-294-2310.

• Get Lit Book Club, second Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. at PY’s in Osceola. Stop at the Osceola Public Library

for a copy of each month’s book.

• Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Enroll any time.

Call 800-243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/adult/basicedprogram.htm.

• Open Mic Night at PY’s Bar & Grill in Osceola, every third Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your instrument and participate in an open jam or feature your own music. Call 715-294-3314 for more details.

• Osceola Senior Citizens Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at noon for a potluck and program in the Senior Center at the Osceola Discovery Center.

Thursday •Polk County Democrats meet the second Thursday of every month at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday • Friends of the Osceola Library meet each second Saturday at the library at 10:30 a.m. 715-294-2657.

• Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in downtown Osceola at 7 a.m.

Saturdays. Anyone interested in running for fitness and fun is welcome. The “Lap around Osceola” is a “no drop” jog of about 3 miles.

Go to www.runosceola.org, text or call Paul Smith at 715410-6047.

• River Valley Stitchers meet the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center building. Quilters, sewers, knitters, and crocheters of all ages and skill levels are invited. Bring your own project to work on.

Sunday • Times in Which We Live meets the first and third Sunday of each month at the St. Croix Falls Library at 6:30 p.m. DVDs are shown about current events. 715755-3473. or email Steve at thekinzers@me.com.

• An open song circle meets at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the second Sunday of the month. 715-501-4487. or liabeing@gmail.com.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY • Osceola TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weigh-in, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: 715-755-3123.

• Lego Lab, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dresser Library.

• Non-denominational men’s prayer breakfast, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Osceola Community Church, 651-329-9535.

• Tai Chi, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center.

THURSDAY • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center. To register, 715-684-4440.

• Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. 715-7553639.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser.

• Family Game Night at Dresser Library, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Osceola Seniors 500 card group, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center.

FRIDAY

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 7 p.m. Topic meeting.

• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center.

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weigh-in, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. Kim, 715-4170683.

MONDAY

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

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

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

• Music and Movement storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:15 a.m.

• Little’s Storytime at Dresser Library, 10:30 a.m.

• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center.

TUESDAY

• AA for women at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 7 p.m.

• Seniors on the Go card group, 12:30-4 p.m in the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center.

• Storytime, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. 715-294-2310.

• Osceola Seniors Duplicate Bridge, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center. Jeff, 715-781-6080.

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The Annual Arnell Shelter Garage Sale was a huge success. After watching the weather forecast all week (predicting scattered thunder storms), we were blessed with a flawless summer day offering plenty of sunshine.

Friends of Arnell were very generous this year. Donations of knick knacks, boats, grills grills, knacks blankets, blankets boats couches, dining room sets, pet supplies, flower pots and garden supplies, wrenches and electric screwdrivers, bikes of all sizes, dishes, pots and pans and yard ornaments, kept our crew hopping from 6 am to the opening bell at 9 am for set up. With limited indoor storage, all of the items must be stored inside and set out the morning of the sale.

The good weather brought out a crowd of shoppers who waited patiently until the stroke of nine to begin the treasure hunt. If you haven’t been to our sale, it is a sight to see. Shoppers bring armloads of items to a Lay Away Department in the front parking lot. Sections One to Ten are chalked onto the pavement for shoppers to reserve a pile of goods and continue shopping. This year, the sections needed to be doubled, front and back, as well as additional piles added to the lawn.

Amery Chevrolet lent us an enclosed trailer for storage, as the first trailer, the training room, garage space and kennels were filled to capacity. Tables for display were borrowed. Weeks of price marking, testing items to be sure they work, cleaning soiled items, checking prices of an item on the Internet, stacking boxes as high as we can

reach, is an immense undertaking.

We simply cannot thank our crew enough. Pam Carson, Joyce Klinkhammer, Dorie Hofmeister, Kathy Snelling and Cathy Gille marked the multitude of donations and worked the day of the sale. Garage Sale Roadies included Board Members, Dog Walkers, Grandchildren, Husbands and shelter staff. Their hard work combined with the generous donors of “Garage Sale Items Needed”, raised $7,000 for Arnell Memorial Humane Society.

Thank you to everyone who donated to and shopped our Once a Year, One Day Only Sale. The commitment and caring was evident by everyone involved. We are humbled by your gifts.

Compared to the sale, life at the shelter has been quiet. Our big adoption news of the week is that Challa, our Leash Walking, High Fiving, Cat Puzzle Whiz, went home. After 114 days at the shelter, Feb 28 to June 22, he met the family that called his bluff and saw the beautiful boy he is. We can’t wait for updates on his adventures as a Real Boy. Our featured Pet of the Week, Dominic, is Orange Tabby with short hair and only half of a tail. Dominic is one of three cats currently at the shelter, that were abandoned before arriving at the shelter. Dominic was found in a zipped-up backpack at the end of a driveway. Despite his treatment, Dominic has the sweetest disposition. He is happy to accept any form of loving attention. Even talking to him makes him purr and do the “happy feet” dance. He is friendly to other cats and is accepting of gentle dogs. Dominic would be an excellent choice for a home with children of any age.

Visit all of our cats at the shelter. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387; www.arnellhumane.org and Facebook.

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s depressing as it is to acknowledge in print, the half way mark of summer happens next week when we observe Independence Day. I know, I agree if you believe it is going too

fast.

I have been enjoying the beautiful June weather.

Sunny, temperate days and cool evenings have been heavenly.

I noted this year that next year I really need to take a vacation during the first half of June 2020.

After enduring nearly a half year of winter, it is a sin to waste the beauty of a mild June. I would be in favor of allowing everyone to have the entire month of June off, if I were king.

Publisher But alas, I am not king, nor have I won the lottery, so I am working Tom Stangl and enjoying as much of June as I am able. Just being able to grill supper in my back yard and not be eaten alive by bugs is a treat.

So, what do you have planned for the Fourth of July? With it falling on a Thursday this year, I anticipate many folks will be taking an extended weekend. The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with family, have a picnic (complete with lots of fresh food), play some games and at the end of the day enjoy some fireworks.

We take community fireworks for granted on the Fourth of July, but they can be very labor intensive and expensive undertakings for communities.

Some places have gone high tech with the rockets being choreographed and set off by computers, others rely on volunteers. We all should be grateful they happen at all.

I spent nearly all of my life in Iowa where a series of devastating community fires in 1936 led to the outlawing of all but a few fireworks. If you were a fan of the sparkler, Iowa was a great place to be a kid. If you had the gunpowder fever that could only be sated by cherry bombs and Black Cat firecrackers, you headed to South Dakota, Missouri or Wisconsin where all manner of fireworks was legal to make come clandestine purchases and return home, hopefully to stay away from Johnny Law. I can vividly recall one year when we were enjoying running around with sparklers in front yard, trying to enjoy the holiday when we inadvertently created a situation that would end badly.

Even though sparkers were legal, they still burned at temperatures as high as 1000º Fahrenheit. They were just pieces of wire, after all.

When they burnt out, we placed them in a pile on a rock near the edge of our front porch. The rock was there to disperse water from a downspout and seemed to be a safe spot.

It wasn’t.

My older sister, too old to be running around with sparklers, came outside barefoot to see what was going on and stepped on the pile, burning her feet and causing a rapid end to our celebration of American independence.

Some cold compresses and merthiolate were applied and we went to the airport to watch the “real” fireworks. The rockets bursting in air did little to alleviate my sister’s suffering. Being six years her junior, I was less than sympathetic, something I regret now.

So when you celebrate next week, remember to be safe.

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The bugs were out, the fish were biting

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trummer, my two year old, finally got a line in the water. He’d been curious for a while, after seeing a few people fishing on the lake — and watching one of them catch an actual fish.

At first I thought it was a passing interest. Yes, he was talking about fish. But he talks plenty about vegetables without wanting to eat a single one.

I realized he was serious after he spotted his dad’s fishing rod hanging in “the boathouse” (a glorified storage shed, really). And although it was the first fishing pole he seen up close, he knew exactly what it was for.

Editor He wanted to hold it, but it was high Suzanne Lindgren on the wall. There was a hook on it and I wasn’t in the mood to tempt fate.

I told him he’d have to convince his father to take him fishing. Matthew, a practiced angler, currently spends most of his free time mowing our lawn.

So days passed. Strummer’s interest in the fishing pole only grew.

Saturday, I was weeding the garden and he was tooling around. Quite suddenly he emerged from the boathouse, pole in hand.

When I went to move whatever it was he’d climbed on to reach it, I didn’t see anything. Must’ve gotten a little help from the fairies.

Whatever the circumstances, his desire to haul aquatic life to shore was clear. Sunday, finally, the stars aligned. Meaning, I guess, the lawn was mowed.

So Matthew brought him out to the dock for a fishing adventure.

Their timing was excellent. The bugs were out and the fish were biting. With Matthew’s help the boy caught three fish in about 10 minutes. All was pure glee.

It started sprinkling. They kept fishing. I got a little time in the garden (finally starting to look like more than a collection of weeds).

Then the line broke. The sprinkles grew to raindrops.

We persisted.

Matthew started to fix the line while Strummer and I went in search of more worms.

The rain grew harder still and, water streaming into my eyes, I gave up digging and brought the boy inside.

By all accounts the outing was a success. Until Strummer realized it was over. And that’s when I recognized it for what it really was: the lead up to an epic tantrum, punctuated by an attempt to run outside mid wardrobe-change (him, not me).

Sometimes you really can’t win. But at least we know for sure now, the boy loves fishing.

The rain grew harder still and, water streaming into my eyes, I gave up digging and brought the boy inside.

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Frac sand mining affecting Osceola and Farmington In January, 2019, the Board of the Town of Farmington approved a conditional use permit for the new owners of the Rybak Mine. The mine is in Farmington but is surrounded on 3 sides by the Village of Osceola. The mine owners have plans to expand to an additional 200 acres.

Allowing expansion of this mine has allowed an increased depth of the mine to 80 feet below the surface and an increased frequency of the blasts, now monthly, with no limitations on the frequency.

One of the blasts this year shook the surrounding area so forcefully that several residents reported thinking it must have been an earthquake. It has increased truck traffic with about 80 trucks leaving the mine daily. The expansion allows frac sand mining. The mine is located less than a half mile from the St. Croix River raising concern about the affect of the mine on local water quality and water quality downstream.

The decision by the Town of Farmington Board to allow this expansion at the northern most part of Farmington affects the Village of Osceola as well as Farmington.

The expansion of the mine does

not take into consideration the community which surrounds it.

The mine is close to the Osceola Medical Center, the Christian Community Home, the new memory care center, homes along Ridge Road, downtown Osceola, and the St. Croix River.

Expansion of the mine should not be made purely as a business decision. Decisions about any further expansion should be made taking into consideration the whole community, not just one businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and wants.

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Education funding Last week, Rep. Magnafici proclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This education plan continues the growth in education investment that Wisconsin has committed to over the last decade.â&#x20AC;?

The facts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support this.

When adjusted for inflation, public schools are still receiving less in state aid than they were a decade ago, and the legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current K-12 education budget increase ($500 million) is actually less than the increase in former Gov. Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last budget ($639 million).

The most pressing example of the LACK of investment in public education by the legislature is Special Education. School districts are mandated by state law to provide

these services, but state support for this mandate has been stuck at 25% for over a decade, while the need for and costs of these services has continued to rise. Districts must make up the difference out of their general budgets, which are already strained by reduced state funding.

In a Marquette University poll in January, 73% of the respondents supported a â&#x20AC;&#x153;major increase in special education funding.â&#x20AC;? Gov. Eversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; budget acknowledges this by proposing a bump to 30% reimbursement in year one of the budget and to 60% in year two. Yet the legislature cut over $500 million just in special education funding from the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, which equates to -$740,359 for the Osceola School District. This would make up for 75% of the cuts the District just made due to the April referendum failure.

The legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, passed out of committee on a straight party-line vote, proposes increasing special education reimbursement to 26% in year one and 30% in year two. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not â&#x20AC;&#x153;majorâ&#x20AC;? by any stretch of the imagination. Your annual tax cut under Gov. Eversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; budget? $217. Under the legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget? $75. We can support our public schools and provide middle class tax cuts at the same time.

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THE POSTSCRIPT Coconut head Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a good friend, Ayo, who told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use your head to break a coconut.â&#x20AC;?

As I wrote about in my memoir, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Yarn,â&#x20AC;? I lived in Lagos, Nigeria, for almost four years, and I met Ayo there. Ayo is a very smart woman and a voracious reader and she is full of good advice.

Ayo is what they describe in Nigeas â&#x20AC;&#x153;a serious Columnist ria person.â&#x20AC;? A serious person in Nigeria Carrie Classon is one you can trust, someone who can be relied upon.

The advice Ayo generally gives, however, annoys me because it challenges the way I think. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have you considered going on YouTube?â&#x20AC;? Ayo asked me. My impression of YouTube video blogs (or â&#x20AC;&#x153;vlogsâ&#x20AC;?) was that they were made by hyperactive young men with lots of tattoos. It annoyed me

that Ayo thought I should do something so totally out of my comfort zone.

She persisted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are hungry for distraction. Even your cat waving its tail will get viewers.â&#x20AC;?

Now I was mildly insulted.

She seemed to be implying I was almost as interesting as a catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behind. Plus, the whole idea scared the heck out of me.

But then I saw a vlog put up by a woman at least 15 years older than me. She told a funny story about a marmot and I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow. I could do that. That would actually be fun.â&#x20AC;?

So, I am going to start a vlog (once I figure out how to run the camera!) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll let you know how it all turns out.

Then, more recently, I told Ayo everything I was working on and she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t burn yourself out.

Give yourself permission to stop.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use your head to break a coconut.â&#x20AC;?

This really annoyed me. I was working hard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that what I was supposed to be doing? What

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did Ayo know? Only after I thought about it for a while did I realize that what Ayo knows is that I am a perfectionist â&#x20AC;&#x201D; because she is one as well.

When I was growing up, my father would sometimes say: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just do your best.â&#x20AC;? I know he meant well, but I found this advice terrifying. What was my best? Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I always do a little bit better? In school, I read about a fellow named Pheidippides who ran the first marathon to Athens to let them know about the victory they had won in battle. He delivered his news and died. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Okay,â&#x20AC;? I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x153;thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a guy who did his best.â&#x20AC;?

And now hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ayo, with her smarty pants advice, telling me Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m breaking coconuts with my head, when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking if I just try a little harder â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if I do my best â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I can almost certainly pack one more thing into my day.

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Governor Tommy Thompson also used the event to sign the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prairie Habitat Restoration Bill. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola Medical Center Auxiliary held its annual MufďŹ n Breakfast to raise funds to help the L.O. Simenstad Nursing Care Unit purchase a new bus.

â&#x20AC;˘ With two big conferences wins and a little help from Spring Valley, the Osceola Braves assumed their place at the top of the St. Croix Valley Baseball League standings this week. â&#x20AC;˘ The Chieftains baseball team dropped three games to two of the toughest teams in the area this week. They lost two games to New Richmond and one to Somerset. â&#x20AC;˘ Before Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, the Osceola Braves held a baseball clinic for 1 5 Osceola Youth Baseball players.

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Why I intend to vote in favor LETTERS: Education funding, CAFO jobs claims, cemetery lawn of the biennial budget FROM PAGE 5

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ver the past few months, the Wisconsin legislature’s budget writing committee has been busy assembling a draft of the state’s upcoming biennial budget. On June 13, the committee passed the final draft of the budget, which will now go to the Assembly and Senate to be voted on. Once both houses pass the budget, it will go to Governor Evers where he can pass, veto entirely, or partially veto the budget. When the budget reaches the Assembly floor, I intend to vote for it because it is a good budget for northwest Wisconsin with responsible levels 28th of spending.

This budget will help fix our District roads. Earlier this month, I subGae Magnafici mitted a budget motion that adds $90 million to Wisconsin’s Local Road Improvement Program. This money will be used to improve deteriorating county, town, village and city roads. I’m very happy that existing money has been allocated to this program for local and rural roads, instead of further mega-projects in Madison and Milwaukee, and I look forward to working with local county and municipal governments to ensure that this money is used to improve the roads in my district.

Long-term care facilities will also see more fund-

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I recently attended two different township meetings, Sterling and Laketown, where the issue of giant hog factories coming into Polk County was discussed. The proponents pushed the idea that they should be judged by the creation of good jobs.

If one examines the facts of agriculture jobs, we see they are low paying, dangerous, dirty as well as being primarily done by foreign born workers, of which the majority of those are here illegally.

Some proponents state that the “average wage” is good. That may be true – a full time veterinary gets $200,000 per year and 10 workers $20,000 per year giving an average wage of $36,363. The

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out really focusing on what was important. Instead of questioning whether something needed to be done, I would beat myself up by asking, “What? Are you too lazy?”

Ayo made me realize that I’m not lazy. I was just using my head for the wrong sorts of things.

So now I’m trying to do better. It’s liberating to realize I don’t have to do everything at once. It’s great to realize there are things I don’t need to do at all. When I’m not racing towards Athens, I’m actually more productive and I certainly enjoy myself a lot more.

And I’m keeping that image of a coconut handy, for the next time I get tempted. (Of course, I won’t admit this to Ayo.) Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir About Loss, Letting Go, & What Happens Next,” was just released. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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median agriculture job in the US pays $12/hour.

The most recent National Agricultural Workers Survey reports 78% of all agricultural employees are foreign born. Estimates are that 50-70% of the foreign born workers are here without legal documents. Another six percent of hired farm labor are children 14-18 years old and mostly paid minimum wage.

Are farmers and farm organizations in favor of foreign workers?

YES! “The U.S. pork industry needs access to a legal and productive workforce,” said National Pork Producers Council President Jim Heimerl. “And skilled and unskilled foreign workers have been crucial to maintaining and growing the workforce ... We need more of them, not less.”

Will clamping down on immigration create more jobs for Americans? NO! U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service: “a reduction in the foreign-born workforce – prompted by a change in immigration policy – would not be offset by native-born workers and permanent residents. Instead, the tighter supply of foreign-born workers would reduce overall demand for workers as production costs increase and would decrease agricultural output as farmers abandon labor-intensive operations.” We see that in the move to robotic and automated agriculture over human workers.

Should farmers follow the rules against hiring undocumented workers? NO! if you listen to their organizations. “The Farm Bureau, as one of the largest voices for agriculture, understands that hiring immigrants is essential to fill the critical workforce demands of agriculture. The official Farm Bureau policy opposes using E-Verify.”

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In “Bull Elk in October River”, Dombrowski evokes with almost surrealistic detail the image of an elk in fall.

The elk was a boulder the Blackfoot flowed around, spooked granite with tines and nostrils, musk the water swept away.

Nature is at the heart of Dombrowski’s poetry. In “The Hunt”, he takes us along on his spiritual journey embedded with fall, mountains, rivers and total solitude.

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Dresser: Brett Swanson and Rachel Szenay. Osceola: Gabriel Feldt, August Guenthner, Mattie Newman, Emily Ollig and Colter White. St. Croix Falls: Samson Blesi, Bailey Hansen, Brooke Swenson.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Dresser: Rebecca Nelson and Madison Roemhild.

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE Alyssa Paulson and Rebecca Thayer, both of St. Croix Falls, have been named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY The following students received degrees in May. Timothy Osterbauer from Osceola received a bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science. Laura Pliscott from Osceola graduated with honors with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STOUT The following students received degrees in May. Dresser: Kyle

Koshiol, bachelor of science in Applied Science; Bryan Nelson, bachelor of science in Engineering Technology; Joshua Schaefer, bachelor of science in Computer Engineering. Osceola: Spencer Boerboom, bachelor of science in Business Administration; Kelly Ellwanger, bachelor of science in Psychology; Noah Miller, bachelor of science in Computer Science. St. Croix Falls: Madelin Armbrust, bachelor in fine arts in Interior Design; Aaron Kuenkel, bachelor of science in Management. The following students were named to the spring semester Chancellor’s List. Dresser; Victoria Anderberg, Joshua Elmer, Cloe Lindh, Johnathan Petherbridge. Osceola: Kelly Ellwanger, Luke Lundgren, Mitchel Meissen, Nicholas Stroshane, Madelyn Wilmot. St. Croix Falls: Brenna Sullivan.

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Benjamin Jacobs of Osceola has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List with High Honors.

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May 31, 2019: A girl, Kendall Lin Tacheny, weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces, to Jennifer and Joshua Tacheny, Osceola.

June 2, 2019: A boy, Blayze Christopher Allan Virkus, weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces, to Katie Virkus, Grantsburg.

June 3, 2019: A boy, Conner DuWayne Chapman, weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces, to Allexiya Noll, Shell Lake and Dalton Chapman, Siren.

June 5, 2019: A boy, Briggs Philip Haverland,

weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces, to Carissa and Rick Haverland, New Richmond.

June 13, 2019: A girl, Athena Reign Massey, weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces, to Jetisha Eckstrom and Johnny Massey, Grantsburg.

June 19, 2019: A girl, Eleanor Lynn McCargo, weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, to Lindsey and Jonathan McCargo, Luck.

June 19, 2019: A boy, Chase Riley Fox, weighing 5 pounds 13.6 ounces, to Terri and Nick Fox, Centuria.

———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 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 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m.

———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Pastor Dwaine Sutherland Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net SUNDAY: Worship, 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 LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

715 483 5378 715-483-5378 Pastor Jonah Fetzer SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— ST. ANNE PARISH 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 Ran Yoo Pastor Kooko Kim Sunday services 10 a.m.

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

———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees SUNDAY: Mass 9:15 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 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m. Vigil SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 and 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

More information is available at www.stcroixriverassociation.org.

BIRTHS OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin June 7, 2019: A boy, Wyatt Lewis Williamson, weighing 7 pounds 13.2 ounces, to Ashley LaFollette and William Williamson, Webster.

June 13, 2019: a girl, Cali Adele Merrill-Florer, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces, to Hannah Florer and Aaron Merrill, Balsam Lake.

ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin May 23, 2019: A boy, Liam Charles Johnson, weighing 10 pounds 5

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 Associate Pastor Scott Adkins 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.

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EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 10 a.m.

———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow Amy Germain, Day Care 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola info@gracechurchosceola.com 715-417-0752 Day Care: 715-294-4222 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 10 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 Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH

M ti att Zion Zi Lutheran L th Ch h Meeting 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 Kevin McLouth 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 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.osceolacommunitychurch.org SUNDAY: Worship 9 and 10:45 a.m.

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Camper crashes, catches fire in Dresser CONTRIBUTED POLK COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE

On Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 4:37 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center received a report of a camper on fire. It was in the south ditch off of Ravine Drive, approximately two miles east of

the Village of Dresser.

Upon arrival on scene, the Allied Fire Department from Dresser extinguished the fire and discovered that the vehicle was occupied and the occupant had died.

Members of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and

surmised that the camper had been traveling eastbound on Ravine Drive. The vehicle left the roadway to the right and entered the south ditch, striking several trees. After the camper came to rest the vehicle ignited.

This matter is under investigation by the Polk

County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office thanked the following agencies for their assistance: The Allied Fire Department and First responders, and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The name of the occupant will be released at a later time.

PLAYGROUND: Installed, grand opening set for Friday, June 28 FROM PAGE 1

for more than 600 families with disabled members, OCHF set out to find a solution. The result opens Friday afternoon.

“This playground will go beyond just ‘accessibility’ because it will encourage and enable children of all abilities to engage with one another in play and discovery,” said Bob Wolf, community relations manager at Osceola Medical Center, home of the new

playground. From the specialized equipment and resilient surfacing to access pathways, the playground will accommodate people of all ages – kids, parents and grandparents.

Placed on the medical center campus, the playground is adjacent to the half-mile Jeff Meyer Public Fitness Trail and the multi-use Royal Credit Union Sport Court. Next to those are OMC, Wild River Fitness and Christian Community Home of

Osceola.

“All told, this campus embodies the character of OMC and our neighbors to inspire and improve the health and well-being of our community,” said Matt Forge, CEO of OMC. “We are happy with the incredible outpouring of support that helped us build a facility like this for our community.”

The grand opening will be Friday, June 28, starting at 12:30 p.m.

DIRECTOR: Osceola Public Library’s new director is in and working FROM PAGE 1

“I want to help serve the Osceola community, to create a space welcoming of all individuals. A place where each person can come to find their next favorite book, to learn something new, to help their children form a lifelong love of learning, and so much more.”

The OPL staff has “worked tirelessly to make an inclusive and friendly environment. I can’t thank them enough. I hope that my presence will enhance that even more. In my first days at the library I have been met with

nothing but friendly faces, support and patience.”

And, Friendshuh adds, “My door is always open at the Discovery Center. Stop in anytime if you would like to know more about me or the library!”

Friendshuh is a wife and mother, married to Brian and mom to 1½ year-old Calvin. Needless to say, after hours are often spent with Calvin, but she also enjoys playing with her dogs Alphonse and Charley, gardening, reading, playing video games, and taking side-by-side ATV romps on their property.

And she’s a baseball jock – NOT!

– but she will be throwing out the first pitch at the Braves game on Wednesday, June 26, so you can meet her in person. The Library Board is hosting a Meet & Greet with free root beer floats beginning at 7:30 p.m., while supplies last. The public is invited.

MEET AND GREET N t Sh lb New Lib Library Di Director Shelby Friendshuh 7:30 p.m. Osceola Braves vs.

Isanti Redbirds Free Root Beer Floats

MAGNAFICI: Why I intend to vote in favor of the biennial budget FROM PAGE 6

ing. The budget provides $74 million to nursing homes and invests over $150 million in caregiver wages to ensure our elderly receive the care they deserve as north-

west Wisconsin faces a workforce shortage.

Additionally, this budget does not expand welfare in Wisconsin. Even at a time of record low unemployment in Wisconsin, one in five people in the state are currently

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enrolled on Medicaid, with only two people working for every one person on Medicaid.

The costs of Medicaid expansion would be paid by residents with private insurance, as healthcare providers are forced to accept lower reimbursement for the additional Medicaid patients they would serve.

This budget also includes a middle class tax cut that will target low and middle income earners. With the state’s recent surplus revenues, I feel it is only fair that this surplus money be returned to the taxpayers that are responsible for it. Although Governor Evers vetoed a tax cut earlier this session, I hope he sees the value in this tax cut and keeps it in the budget.

Finally, our public schools will receive the largest total funding in state history. Schools will see a $604 increase in per-pupil aid over the biennium, and rural low-revenue school districts will see their

spending caps rise to $10,000 by the second year of the biennium. This budget also increases funding for special education and mental health services and helps rural school districts by increasing funding for high-cost transportation.

As a life-long conservative, I have always fought for responsible government spending and lower taxes.

I support this budget because the additional spending addresses key issues in Wisconsin, and more importantly, in Polk, Burnett, and St. Croix counties. All of this has been done with no state level tax increases, minimal fee increases, doubling the state’s rainy day fund, and far less spending and tax hikes than what was proposed by Governor Evers. This is a good budget for Wisconsin, I look forward to voting in favor of it, and I hope the Governor will join me in supporting the entire budget as well.

OBITUARIES

Louis Bernard Osborne Louis Bernard Osborne died June 17, 2019, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. He was 80.

He was born to Walter a and Doris Osborne on Dec. 221, 1938, in Medford, Wis. L Louis grew up in the New R Richmond Area. He worked m many different jobs in his llife.

Louis married Lorraine L Larson on Nov. 5, 1960 in B Bayport, Minn. Louis loved h hunting, fishing, gardening, a and woodwork. He had a p passion for music including p playing harmonica and pian no. Louis was a quiet, gentle m man who loved his family and telling stories.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Doris; sisters, Elwanda Osborne and Doris Olson.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; children, Iris (Dennis) Anderson, Jeffrey (Lynn), Galin (Melissa), Rebecca (Steven) Reynolds, and Sheldon; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Clarence (Linda), Linda (Melvin) Marlowe, Donald, Doreen (Charles) Frank, Daryl (Betsy), Debra (Steve) Stewart, Danny (Gale); brother-in-law, Perry Olson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were June 20 at West Immanuel Lutheran Church, Osceola. Interment was in West Immanuel Cemetery. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

Judith Ann Millard Judith Ann Millard of Star Prairie died June 13, 2019. She was 75.

Judith Ann Millard was born March 10, 1944, to Henry and Alice (Arneson) Kammerud in Amery Wisconsin.

Judith enjoyed being on the lake, attending her flowers and a little bit of gambling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, significant other, Bob Eggerich; her brothers and sisters.

Judith is survived by her son, Scott Millard; grandchildren, Cassie (Joe) Berg, Katrina (Nathan) Willey and Allison Millard; great-grandchildren, Talon, Keagen, and Kinzlee Berg, Shanya and Kylee Willey; brothers, Pete (Diane) Kammerud and Paul (Carol) Kammerud and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service was held June 21 at the West Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osceola. Interment took place in the West Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Arrangements were with the Grandstrand Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www. grandstrandfh.com.

WRITING: ‘Ragged Anthem’ FROM PAGE 6

with a sense of ownership through the valley.

Dombrowski’s gift for entendre evokes images few of us could have imagined in “Cottonwoods”.

A long time ago when God was reading the earth the angels interrupted, pleading for another galaxy.

He made this stand his bookmark. Some frigid nights you can almost hear the dusty spine unfolding.

As an adjunct college instructor myself, I can thoroughly relate to “Dept. Meeting”. The abbreviation for department in the title speaks to the meaningless drills of academia.

Listening to the speaker – disclosure, she said, consequence – he could literally hear his soul withering – sound of a swallowtail smashed midflight frying in the semitruck’s chrome grill.

Dombrowski shows how the most mundane events bring him from his poetic reveries in “Midwesterly”.

I followed a braid of cabbage whites past seas of east-facing swaying sunflowers to reach the hardwood stand in Minnesota just west of the Owl Café and Travel Plaza inside which the mayo bottle’s flatulence rescued me momentarily from my penchant for the pastoral.

If you like poetry, ”Ragged Anthem” should most certainly make your summer reading list. If you didn’t think you liked poetry, this book could change your mind.

Michael Tidemann writes from Estherville, Iowa. His author page is amazon.com/author/michaeltidemann.

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BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t negotiate t sentence the w with the j judge.â&#x20AC;?

Judge E Eugene Harr rington read t that quote f from DarChristensen ryl r Christensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former defense attorney during his ruling June 19 where Harrington ruled on a motion seeking to vacate Christensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s November 30, 2015 guilty plea to five counts of second-degree sexual

assault by correctional staff. Harrington denied the motion and Christensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney has filed an appeal of Harringtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling with the Court of Appeals.

In a 15-minute ruling conducted by telephone from Harringtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courtroom in Shell Lake, the judge, who passed the sentence February 1, 2016, explained the case as well as his reasons for denying the motion.

The quote about the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in sentence encapsulates the crux of the issue. Christensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney cited a 2004 case, State of Wisconsin

vs. Hampton, which in essence required that the trial court advise a defendant that the court is not bound by the plea agreement and to ascertain the defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding of that warning as the basis of the motion to vacate the guilty plea.

Christensen is currently serving a 30-year sentence. He pleaded guilty to having sex with five inmates of the Polk County Jail, where he worked as a jailer. A Department of Justice investigation into allegations against Christensen concluded that over a three year

period he had groped, assaulted and had sexual intercourse with five victims in areas of the jail not covered by security cameras. At his sentencing, the defense and prosecution presented a plea agreement where Christensen would serve eight and a half years in prison.

Harrington explained that the maximum sentence he could have imposed was 40 years per count and a total fine of $100,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no doubt that court did not personally advise the defendant that the court was not bound

Investigation leads to arrest of three

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A search warrant obttained due to a an ongoing iinvestigation rrelating to tthe alleged u use of metha ampheta amine in a R. Tourville h R home where a six-year-old c child resided h has led to tthe arrest of R Rick Tourvillle, 49, Wend dy Tourville, 449 and Misty W. T W Tourville ill P Posey-Nicho ols, 29, all of A Amery.

According tto the crimiinal comp plaint, upon a arrival to the rresidence a Posey-Nichols Polk County

investigator located an adult female sleeping. He announced his presence loudly several times and she did not respond. He said he had to physically wake the female identified as Posey-Nichols. It was confirmed that she lived at the residence with her 6-year-old child and both Rick and Wendy Tourville.

Rick was observed coming from a rear bedroom occupied by him and Wendy. While searching that bedroom and the bathroom attached to it, officers located several items related to the use of meth and marijuana, many of which were within the reach of the 6-year-old child.

The complaint states inside the toilet bowl of that bathroom a baggie containing a white crystal substance, believed to be meth, was located.

The investigator said it appeared as though Rick was attempting to flush the suspected meth, but it did not flush. Wendy and the child confirmed they watched Rick attempt to flush the baggie. The child stated he watched Rick flush â&#x20AC;&#x153;moneyâ&#x20AC;? and wondered why he would do that.

Also located within easy reach of the child in the bedroom was a digital scale with significant white residue that later tested positive for meth.

Additional items located on what Wendy called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sideâ&#x20AC;? included a one hitter marijuana pipe with burnt residue and a baggie containing green leafy substance testing positive for THC. Hanging on the headboard of the bed was a lanyard containing a gem pack baggie with white crystal residue

testing positive for meth.

Located inside of a drawer on Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of the bed was a glass pipe with residue testing positive for meth. Also located on her bedside table was a single pill identified as a schedule II narcotic, loose, not in a container and within reach of the child.

During an interview, Wendy said Rick had been using meth and he gave her meth to use within the past week.

During an interview with Posey-Nichols, she admitted to using meth.

She said her child had access to her bedroom as he sleeps in there with her. Located on the headboard of Posey-Nicholsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bed was a purse containing meth related items including gem baggies with residue, a glass

nalia, child neglect and possession of Schedule II narcotic.

Misty J. Posey-Nichols, 28, Amery, was arrested June 12 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and child neglect.

Lamont Charles Belisle Douglas, 21, Cumberland, was arrested June 12 for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and criminal damage to property.

Richard Alan Johnson, 33, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June 12 for

domestic disorderly conduct and a bail violation.

Joseph Allen Vendela, 30, Grantsburg, was arrested June 13 for theft.

Shannon Ray Stevens, 43, homeless, was arrested June 13 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Timothy John Miramontes, 49, Amery, was arrested June 15 for misdemeanor bail jumping.

Jason Nemaire Hall, 23, Frederic, was arrested June 16 for battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

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POLK COUNTY ARRESTS

Bryan Douglas Hansen, 53, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June 16 for a failure to appear warrant.

Peter Lynn Bazille, 45, Dresser, was arrested June 12 for OWI (3rd) and operating with prohibited alcohol content (3rd).

Dylan Michael Jones, 20, Woodville, was arrested June 15 for OWI (1st), operating with prohibited alcohol content (1st) and a probation hold.

James Peter Belisle, 18, Somerset, was arrested June 16 for OWI (1st).

Jessamine Elizabeth Larson, 32, homeless, was arrested June 10 for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

Shannon M. Peck, 37, Amery, was arrested June 10 for felony bail jumping.

Lynn Tamara Osborne, 50, Balsam Lake, was arrested June 10 for disorderly conduct.

Jamie Lee Blakely, 38, Rockledge, FL, was arrested June 10 for a Florida failure to appear warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of metham-

phetamine.

Joshua James Handrahan, 32, Amery, was arrested June 11 for bail jumping.

William J. Bressette, 38, Cumberland, was arrested June 11 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance (SCH 4) and possession of marijuana.

Austin Richard Winger, 26, Chetek, was arrested June 10 for operating vehicle without consent, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nicole Rae Bearhart, 38, was arrested June 11 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Rick J. Tourville, 49, Amery, was arrested June 12 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, felony bail jumping and neglect of a child.

Wendy S. Tourville, 48, Amery, was arrested June 12 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug parapher-

NOTICE TOWN OF OSCEOLA TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, July 2, 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ 6:30 P.M. Town Hall, 516 East Ave. North, Dresser WI Meeting agenda items include the following matters for discussion and possible action by the Town Board in Open Session: â&#x20AC;˘ Public Nuisance Properties â&#x20AC;˘ Signage Request On 195th Street â&#x20AC;˘ Resolution 19-06 Amending Town of Osceola Emergency Operations Plan â&#x20AC;˘ RooďŹ ng Repairs on the Town Hall and Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2019 Road Work â&#x20AC;˘ Bulk Diesel Fuel Tank â&#x20AC;˘ Tractor and Mower Replacement Plan This is a complimentary notice. A complete agenda is posted at the Town Hall, Dresser Post OfďŹ ce, First National Community Bank and on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.townofosceola.com.

by the plea arrangement.

That is conceded,â&#x20AC;? Harrington said.

The judge said that he believed it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;important to revisit the conclusion of Hampton. The Supreme Court concluded in Hampton â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;today we have affirmed that where the court is aware of a plea agreement the court must advise the defendant personally that the court is not bound by the terms of that agreement and ascertain that the defendant understands this information.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Harrington outlined the ways that Christensen was informed that the judge was not bound to the plea agreement.

The 2016 plea hearing

started with the judge addressing the defendant about the plea agreement. Christensen was asked what his understanding was of the plea agreement. His response was â&#x20AC;&#x153;plead guilty to all five counts.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is significant the defendant had the opportunity to tell me what he thought the maximum of eight and a half years was and he did not,â&#x20AC;? Harrington said.

Harrington cited the plea questionnaire that said at sentencing both parties will recommend eight and a half years of initial confinement in prison plus lots of extendSEE CHRISTENSEN, PAGE 11

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Casey Danielson at home in Michigan

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

It is not exactly like making a trip to Krooked Kreek golf course in Osceola for Casey Danielson but golfing in Harris, Michigan is kind of like being at home. Danielson has taken a liking to the Island Resort Championship in Harris as she has played very well there the last two seasons. Last year she tied for fourth place at the Symetra Tour stop and was right in the mix from the start this year.

“I love the Sweetgrass golf course, so I was happy to be back there,” Danielson said. “The locals made me feel at home. I heard a lot of “Go Wisconsin’s out on the course and it made me feel very supported.”

Danielson began the three day tournament quietly as she parred nine of the first ten holes that she played with the only exception being a bogey on the fourth hole. Then she caught fire.

Starting on hole 11 she birdied five of the next eight holes to go four under par for the round. She moved into a

tie for fifth place overall and just a single stroke off the lead shared by four golfers.

“My ball striking was very good all week, right where I want it to be, and the birdies came when the putts fell,” Danielson explained about her surge.

Danielson stated on the back nine the second day of the tournament and the night’s sleep that she had did not cool her off any. She started her day with a birdie and then a bogey to go back to four under for the weekend and then birdied her fourth and sixth holes of the day to get to six under par.

She finished her round with a birdie to go seven under and was tied for third place with one round to go.

Playing in the second to the last pairing for the final round Danielson entered the day three strokes back of leader Louise Stahle of Sweden. Linnea Johansson, also from Sweden was two shots back of the leader. Danielson, Alexandra Kaui and Kristy McPherson were next in line, one stroke behind SEE DANIELSON, PAGE 11

SYMETRA TOUR

Casey Danielson tees off on the second day of competition in Harris, Michigan. Danielson placed eighth overall and will now take a short break before heading to a tournament in Indiana.

SCOREBOARD BASEBALL AMERICAN LEGION games at high school varsity field June 28: Osceola at New Richmond, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

July 9: Osceola at Spring Valley, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

July 12: Osceola at Wakanda Park,

Menomonie, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

July 16: Bloomer at Osceola, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

July 19-23: Regional tournament.

July 26-30: State at Chippewa Falls.

BRAVES BASEBALL June 26 vs. Isanti Redbirds, 7:30 p.m.

June 28 vs. Spooner Cardinals, 7:30 p.m.

June 29 vs. Haugen Hornets, 5 p.m.

June 30 vs. Brill Millers, 1 p.m.

July 10 vs. Prescott Pirates, 7:30 p.m.

July 12 at Spooner Cardinals, 7:30 p.m, Merchant Park.

July 13 vs. St Paul Capitals, 7 p.m.

July 17 vs. Metro Knights, 7:30 p.m.

July 19 at Haugen Knights, 7:30 p.m.

July 20 at Hayward Hawks, 7:30 p.m.,

Larry Sommerville Field.

July 24 at River Falls Fighting Fish, 7:30 p.m., First National Bank Field.

July 27 vs. Hayward Hawks, (Double Header) 2 p.m and 5 p.m game.

Aug. 2-4 at Spooner (league tourney).

Aug. 9-11 State Semi Finals at Spooner, Haugen, Rib Lake or Altoona.

Aug. 16-18 State finals at Menomonie.

Plastics forever changed fishing

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got my first soft plastic fishing lure in the mid 1960’s when I was about 14 years old. It was a plastic worm that had a propeller on the front attached to a stiff wire with an eye to attach to the fishing line.

It had a heavy monofilament harness that held three hooks through the soft plastic body. It looked just like a live night crawler! The package read, “SENSATIONAL “CATCH ‘EM QUICK” LURE, WITH BUILT IN FISH APPEAL. Effective on Bass, Pike, Walleyes, Trout and Panfish: Ideal for Casting, Spinning, Trolling, Cane Pole Spatting: Retrieve SLOWLY! Made in Marion, Indiana.”

There was no zip code on the package in those days.

I remember the first time I used it.

We drove down to the flowage (that is no longer there) on an old farmer’s road on what is today Willow River State Park and fished from shore.

The flowage was full of bass, pike and Wild River panfish. I was catching some nice bass fishing with the new propeller Trails worm lure that my older brother Jim Bennett Dean had given me. I spotted a big

flat rock just a few steps from shore and got up on top of it so I could cast out a little bit further. I remember being reeled in about half way when a big bass hit.

After it jumped a couple times I realized I’d never seen a bass that big and somehow got it to shore. The three hook harness was the best thing about the hook set and the vibration from the little propeller seemed to attract bass. That bass weighed 6 pounds and was 22 inches long. To this day it’s the biggest largemouth bass I have ever caught.

Plastics have come a long way since then and more and more people are using them, especially the younger generation who grew up with them. Tournament bass fishing exploded with bass plastics. Today even the Baby Boomer Generation, my older generations have come around to soft plastics big time. I’ve pretty much replaced all of my live bait with plastics except for walleyes.

“Fatheads and jigs are hard to beat when the walleyes go deep but I like fishing paddle tails through the shallows and weeds early in the summer,” said fishing guide Ben Elfelt. “The thing I like most about SEE BENNETT, PAGE 15

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INTERSTATE PARK PROGRAMS Programs offered at Wisconsin Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls.

Nature Storytime, June 27, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Every Thursday, we meet at the Ice Age Center for this weekly summer nature program.

Painted Rocks, June 28, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A craft and hands on activity for kids to discover the world of rocks.

Dig into the fun at the Ice Age Center.

Geo Nature Hunt, June 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your GPS or smartphone and grab some coordinates at the Ice Age Center.

Designed to highlight areas along the trail that may otherwise be overlooked, the Geo Nature Hunt incorporates nature, tracking, and park history.

Universe in the Park, June 29, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join us at the Ice Age Center for a special presentation brought to us by the Astronomy Department from UW-Madison.

Presentation will begin indoors, then—weather permitting—we will set up a telescope outside!

Pet-A-Pelt, June 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have you ever wanted to pet a fox or an otter? Now you can! Drop in at the Ice Age Center to see and feel our many animal pelts.

State Symbols, June 30, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Did you know that Wisconsin has a state dog? We have a state muffin, too!

Learn more about our state symbols at the Ice Age Center.

Pothole Trail Hike, July 3, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Meet at the Pothole Trail sign to take a hike with the park naturalist and learn a little about the geology of this unique trail.

Nature Storytime, July 4, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center for a special Independence Day activity!

Red, White, and Blue: Bird Scavenger Hunt, July 4, Noon to 4 p.m. Take a self-guided hike down the Skyline Trail (beginning next to the Ice Age Center) to see if you can spot all 15 bird photos hidden along the trail. Each bird will have either red, white, or blue on it.

For the more ambitious, see if you can correctly ID them! Answers at the front desk.

Wild Food and Folk Medicine, July

5, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild, and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and prepare wild foods at home. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Canoe Lessons, July 6, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wisconsin Interstate Park and the St. Croix River Association are joining forces to promote safety on the water. Meet at the Beach House on Lake O’ the Dalles to experience this FREE canoeing opportunity.

Space is limited, so make sure to arrive early. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets will all be provided.

Beach House Fun, July 7, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Try out our “Match Your Catch” game and other fun activities at the Beach House on Lake O’ the Dalles.

Nature Storytime, June 27, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Every Thursday, we meet at the Ice Age Center for this weekly summer nature program.

Eagles of the World, July 12, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are bald eagles really bald? How did they come by such a name?

Stop in at the Ice Age Center to learn more about the eagles of Interstate—and others from all over the world.

How Birds Make A Living, July 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the Ice Age Center to learn how to tell what a bird eats and where it lives—just by looking at its beak!

Several examples will shown.

Stan Tekiela!, July 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and author of over 100 books… Stan Tekiela will be visiting us to give a presentation on cranes, herons, and egrets! Meet at the Ice Age Center to hear this special speaker.

Pothole Trail Hike, July 14, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign to take a hike with the park naturalist and learn a little about the geology of this unique trail.

Beaver of the Northwoods, July 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about the connections between beavers and people. A beaver pelt and skull will be available for viewing at the Ice Age Center.

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DANIELSON: In Michigan FROM PAGE 10

Johansson.

Danielson played a steady round over the final 18 holes but was unable to catch the same fire that she had the first two days. She sandwiched bogeys on holes four and six around a birdie on five to put her at six under for the tournament. Danielson got the stroke back with a birdie on the 11th to get to seven under and then rapped home another bird on hole 17 to finish at eight under par for the tournament. She ended the weekend with an impressive tie for eighth place overall.

“I had many birdie opportunities that I didn’t capitalize on,” Danielson said. “Lots of missed putts, so I left the Island Resort feel slightly disappointed. But, I am happy

with another top-10 finish and knowing what I need to work on to improve my game.”

Daniela Iacobelli came from six strokes behind in the final round by shooting a seven under 65 to tie Cindy Ha for the top spot after 54 holes.

Ha started the day five strokes off of the lead and finished her last round with a six under 66.

Iacobelli birdied the first playoff hole to earn the top spot.

Danielson will now regroup before she heads back out into the competition. “I have a two week break before I head to French Lick, IN for the next event,” she said.

“I’ll be spending time at home, recovering from a hectic start to the golf season and preparing to play the final 10 events in the coming months.”

INVESTIGATION: Three arrested for methamphetamine FROM PAGE 9

bubble pipe, scoop straw and a digital scale, all testing positive for meth.

Located in a dresser drawer was marijuana paraphernalia.

Child Protective Services removed the 6-yearold child from the home.

Rick Tourville has an open felony case with a bond condition of not to possess or use drugs or drug paraphernalia. He also has a conviction for manufacture/deliver amphetamine, possess amphetamine and possess drug paraphernalia. He has been charged with possession of meth, bail jumping, possession of THC, possession of paraphernalia and neglect

of a child. If convicted on all charges he faces up to $30,500 in fines and 10 years in jail.

Wendy Tourville is a second and subsequent repeater having been convicted of Possess Amphetamine/LSD/Psilocin in 2003. She has been charged with possession of meth, possession of Schedule II Narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia and neglecting a child. If convicted on all charges she faces up to $30,500 in fines and 13 years in jail.

Posey-Nichols has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and neglecting a child.

If convicted she faces up to $10,500 in fines and 10 months in jail.

CHRISTENSEN: Motion denied FROM PAGE 9

ed supervision. There was language about an agreement that Christensen not go to jail and his bail not be revoked.

“The record is clear that when I took his plea, I deviated from that agreement immediately.

I remanded Mr. Christensen to jail,” Harrington said.

“The agreement was that both party’s lawyers would recommend eight and half years.

The word ‘recommend’ presupposes that a judge is not bound by any such agreement. Its insertion suggests the plea agreement was not binding on the court,” Harrington said.

Harrington cited testimony given May 28 by Aaron Nelson, Christensen’s defense attorney at the time.

Nelson testified about his usual practice of reading the recommendations to his client. Nelson would check off the items as he read them. He could not specifically remember his conversation with Christensen, but he outlined the process he would follow and said he probably did tell the defendant that the judge was not bound by the plea agreement.

Christensen’s testimony at the hearing was the opposite.

Harrington concluded that Nelson informed Christensen that the court was not bound by the plea agreement.

“Christensen was informed, albeit not by the judge, he was informed by his counsel and I am satisfied that he understood,” Harrington concluded before denying the motion.

Braves win one, lose two in tough week REAGAN HOVERMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Osceola Braves lost two out of three games during one of their toughest weeks of the season. The two losses and one victory moved their overall record to 5-8 on the year with a conference record of 2-2.

The first game was played on June 19 at Oakey Park against the Stillwater Loggers, a game that ended in a 12-4 loss for the Braves. The matchup was a non-conference game, a stroke of luck for the Braves as only conference games are used in determining playoff teams.

The Braves managed to keep the game close until the top of the fourth inning when the Loggers scored seven runs to make their lead 9-0. The Braves made an effort to stay in the game and scored four runs before the last inning was over. In the bottom of the fifth, two runs came from Mark Hronski who singled with the bases loaded.

The very next inning, the Braves scored their final two runs off of a double, a couple of singles, a walk and a hit batter.

Although the comeback against the Loggers fell short, Braves Manager Brian Hronski was impressed with the team’s effort.

“We made some plays at the end of the game, Brett Nelson chased a double to the gap and he was sprinting after it. I thought our effort tonight was awesome and the attitude on this team is outstanding,” Manager Hronski said.

The second matchup of the week was against the River Falls

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Brady Berg pitched the win against the Huagen Hornets last Saturday.

Fighting Fish on Friday, June 21. The Fish came into the game with an overall record of 15-1.

The Braves jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Starting pitching was the main advantage the Braves had over the Fighting Fish. Braves starter Brett Carlson went six innings without giving up an earned run.

“Brett is our number one guy and this team came in 15-1 so we were gearing Brett up for this game. The last two times Brett has gone out his velocity is up three or four miles per hour on his fastball, I thought Brett threw great tonight,” Manager Hronski added.

Carlson’s six innings and no earned runs were not enough for the Braves. Their pitching staff ended up allowing seven runs in the next

three innings. The final score of the contest was 7-4 in favor of the River Falls Fighting Fish giving them a 16-1 overall record.

In the final game of the week, the Braves played a conference road game against the Haugen Hornets on June 22.

The contest served as an essential game for the Braves, as they attempted to get back to 2-2 in conference play and set themselves up for future playoff contention.

Brady Berg was the main story for Osceola, he went seven innings and held the lead for the Braves at 5-3. In terms of batting, Carlson had a big night with a single, double and two RBIs. The final score was an 8-3 Braves victory bringing their team back to .500 in conference play and giving them momen-

tum going into the next stretch of games.

The Braves have their next game at Oakey Park on June 26 against the Isanti Redbirds. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Independent League Standings Hayward 3-0 Spooner 3-1 Brill 3-2 Osceola 2-2 Knights 2-5 Hornets 0-3 Scores from last week in Indy Conference Knights 6 Hornets 2 11 innings Braves 8 Hornets 3 Brill 7 Hornets 5 Knights 1 Hayward 5

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Osceola Public Library’s snake, Mr. Licky, turns 10

Children celebrating Mr. Licky’s birthday pet the 10-year-old ball python, held by OPL Youth Services Librarian Rebekah Palmer. A male ball python can live 30 years or more.

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St. Croix Falls native supports Navy mission half a world away

BY LT. JAKE JOY NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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Pride shows its colors in SCF

Carly Herrick (left) and Mara Riley organized an LGBTQ Pride event in St. Croix Falls, June 14. The celebration included games, cookies, artwork and a chance to socialize with allies.

TOWN OF OSCEOLA NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION AND BOARD OF REVIEW Pursuant to Sec. 70.45 of Wis. Statutes, the assessment roll for the Year 2019 assessment will be open for examination on Thursday the 11th day of July, 2019 at the Town Hall located at 516 East Avenue North, Dresser, Wisconsin from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Instructional materials about the assessment, Board of Review procedures under Wisconsin Statutes and how to file an objection are available at the Town Hall and on the website at www.townofosceola.com.

The Town of Osceola, Board of Review will meet on Monday July 22, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to at least 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 516 East Avenue North, Dresser, Wisconsin for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 70.47(1).

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. *No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view of such property being assessed.

2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board's final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person's objection, except at a session of the board. Open book shall occur no less than 7 days prior to the board of review.

3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board's first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board's clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board's first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting.

4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board's first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person's property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board.

5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person's estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person's objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless no later than 7 days before the first meeting of the board of review the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor's manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. stats., that the assessor requests. The Town of Osceola has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines before the first meeting of the board of review that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. Stats.

7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement.

8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take. Notice is hereby given this 21 day of June 2019.

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Commander Reann Mommsen, a native of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, knew she wanted to see the world, and saw service in the U.S. Navy as her ticket.

Fifteen years later and half a world away, Mommsen serves with Commander, Naval Forces Japan, supporting the Navy’s mission in one of the world’s busiest maritime regions and supporting U.S. 7th Fleet.

“The job is challenging,” Mommsen said. “But I love Japan, the people, food and culture.”

Mommsen, a 1999 graduate of Wayzata High School, is a public affairs officer forward-deployed at a Navy installation in Yokosuka, Japan, 43 miles south of Tokyo, where she handles the Navy’s public communication with sailors and the community.

Mommsen partly credits her success in the Navy to those who helped raise her up back home.

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that helped me along,” she said. “My grandfather was a huge inspiration. He was a Navy corpsman, and I really looked up to him.”

Commander, Naval Forces Japan, Navy Region Japan acts as the Navy representative and coordinator in the area of responsibility stretching from the southern tip of the Kamchatka peninsula to the northern tip of Taiwan and promotes operability and liaises with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. CNFJ/ CNRJ delivers vital shore readiness capabilities to the fleet, fighter and family throughout the western Pacific and Indian Ocean by optimizing available resources.

“I’ve met a lot of great people, both in the Navy and in the community here,” said Mommsen.

With more than 50 percent of the world’s shipping tonnage and a third of the world’s crude oil passing through the region, the United States

their counterparts based in the continental United States.

Serving in the Navy means Mommsen is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans.

More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.

“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer.

“Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Mommsen and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes contributing to the Navy the nation needs.

Mommsen said she is “honored to serve every day for my country and my sailors.”

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Institutional Effectiveness Technician (FT) Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus WITC is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Institutional Effectiveness Technician. This position will be scheduled 1950 hours per year and will report to the Institutional Research Analyst. This position will provide direct support for the day-to-day functions for the Institutional Effectiveness Team.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: July 5, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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has historic and enduring interests in this part of the world. The Navy’s presence in Yokosuka is part of that long-standing commitment.

“The Navy is forward-deployed to provide security and strengthen relationships in a free and open Indo-Pacific.

It’s not just the ships and aircraft that have shown up to prevent conflict and promote peace,” said Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. “It is, and will continue to be our people who define the role our Navy plays around the world. People who’ve made a choice, and have the will and strength of character to make a difference.”

Yokosuka boasts some of the largest and best of everything the Navy has to offer, according to Navy officials. More than 50 forward-deployed commands in Yokosuka support crucial operating forces, including military units from the United States Seventh Fleet, Commander Destroyer Squadron 15 and the only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).

The challenge of providing extended service to the fleet overseas is met in a high operating tempo thanks to an exceptional U.S. and Japanese workforce, Navy officials explained. Yokosuka’s strategic location and support capabilities allow operating forces to be 17 days closer to locations in Asia than

Wanderoos 52nd Anniversary INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, June 29 Queen’s Tea at 9 a.m. in the Fire Hall Kiddie Parade 10:45 a.m.

Grand Parade 11 a.m.

CHICKEN DINNERS include beans, potato salad, dinner roll, milk, coffee. Also available: pulled pork sandwiches, brats & hot dogs.

FUN FOR ALL AGES 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk (All roads lead to Wanderoos 8-10 a.m.

Registration info on www.wanderoos.org)

Wanderoos Classic Fastpitch Games Horseshoe Tournament / Bean Bag Tournament Kid Games • Sawdust Pile after parade starting 1 p.m.

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BOOK SALE in the lower level of the Discovery Center, Osceola, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

OSCEOLA American Legion baseball at Spring Valley, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

OSCEOLA American Legion baseball vs.

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WANNIGAN DAYS in St. Croix Falls.

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OSCEOLA BRAVES at Sooner, 7:30 p.m.

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OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

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OSCEOLA BRAVES at Haugen, 7:30 p.m.

WANNIGAN DAYS in St. Croix Falls.

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OSCEOLA BRAVES at Haywrd, 7:30 p.m.

WANNIGAN DAYS in St. Croix Falls.

OSCEOLA American Legion baseball state at Chippewa Falls.

OSCEOLA American Legion baseball state at Chippewa Falls.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs. hayward Haws, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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OSCEOLA BRAVES at River Falls, 7:30 p.m.

FINDING FRANKENSTEIN at the Osceola Public Library, 1 p.m.

Learn about the science and culture of the early 1900s from Mary Shelley herself.

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CANNABIS: Pitfalls and promises as states that have legalized marijuana see mixed picture over years FROM PAGE 1

be revealed — she has not even told her own family.

“I have enough (marijuana) in the house,” she said, “that they could arrest me.”

She had tried many other things before testing marijuana, ranging from antibiotics to cutting dairy and meat from her diet to a variety of over-the-counter pills.

“I did everything, and nothing, nothing made a change,” Robyn said. “All other roads had closed for me — that’s how I was feeling at the time.”

University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden said Evers’ election has sparked a more serious discussion around marijuana in the state. But the Democratic governor will have a difficult time with legalization as Republican leaders are pushing back against the idea.

Burden said it is not a purely partisan fight, as “the issue does not divide Democrats and Republicans the way other issues do, so there might be some unconventional coalitions that support and oppose the passage of the Evers proposal.”

Elsewhere, that debate has long been settled. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. Since then, 32 additional states plus Washington, D.C., have joined in. Eleven of those states, plus D.C., also have legalized marijuana for recreational adult use. In the Upper Midwest, recreational use was legalized by Michigan in 2018, and it is expected to become legal in Illinois in 2020.

Wisconsin has no legal programs for either medical marijuana or recreational marijuana.

Wisconsin allows the use of cannabidiol, or

CBD, in a form that does not have the psychoactive effect. CBD is available over the counter in Wisconsin.

There are 11 other states that, like Wisconsin, have CBD-only programs, according to the Cannabis Business Times.

New York and New Jersey both considered but failed to pass proposals for recreational marijuana legalization in 2019. Ohio has a proposed ballot initiative in 2019 for full legalization, while voters in Arizona, Mississippi, Nebraska and South Dakota will likely get the chance to vote on it in 2020.

A 2018 study by Colorado’s Division of Criminal Justice showed few negative effects of legalization. It found marijuana use among juveniles showed no significant changes in the first five years of recreational legalization. Use among

minors also was not higher than the national average, which includes most states where recreational marijuana is not legal.

The proportion of driving under the influence incidents involving cannabis increased from 12% to 15% between 2014 and 2017, but overall, citations were down. And while the number of fatal crashes involving people who had cannabinoids in their bloodstream did increase, the authors of the report warned against any historical comparison of crash rates because the state has heightened drug testing since legalization.

On the economic side, marijuana-related tax revenue shot up dramatically, from $68 million in 2014 to $247 million in 2017.

Not everyone in Colorado is on board, however.

Justin Smith, sheriff of Larimer County, Colo-

rado, said when voters passed Amendment 64 allowing for recreational consumption of marijuana, the notion was that non-users would not be bothered by smoke or other nuisances since the law limits marijuana use to an individual’s home.

But lawmakers recently approved a measure allowing establishments to create “social use” areas for consuming cannabis.

“We’re constantly getting hit with a variety of bills that loosen and loosen and loosen the regulations,” said Smith, who opposes legalization. “There wasn’t a line drawn that we’ve stood at. There was a line drawn that decriminalized marijuana under certain circumstances, and that line continues to move forward.”

Since legalization, Smith said he has seen a rise in home invasions in his county that are tied to theft of marijuana or its profits. The Colorado report found a 26% increase in violent crimes across the state from 2013 to 2017, including a 22% increase in robberies.

But the report warned that “it is not possible to definitively separate the change in marijuana laws from other changes that have occurred in Colorado, both societal and legal.”

This story was produced as part of an investigative reporting class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication under the direction of Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Watch’s managing editor.

Wisconsin Watch’s collaborations with journalism students are funded in part by the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment at UW-Madison. The nonprofit Wisconsin Watch (www.WisconsinWatch. org) collaborates with Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television, other news media and the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All works created, published, posted or disseminated

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BENNETT: How plastic lures have changed fishing, scents and all FROM PAGE 10

plastics is they are so easy to use.

You don’t have to worry about keeping them alive. Sometimes live bait can be hard to find after a hard winter and later in the summer too.”

I remember when “Mr. Twister” came out. That first soft plastic with a thin tail that fluttered in the water when reeled in was a killer on just about everything

that swam in lakes and rivers.

The plastic was soft but as time went on plastics got better and lasted longer. About the same time Tom Mann came out with “Jelly Worms” with fruity scents added like grape and strawberry.

I had great success with the grape flavored baits and they made my tackle box smell great. Bill’s scented worm was a big hit locally.

Today it’s hard to find plastics without added scent. Some of those

scents have an odor that smells like fish and others smell like something died in your boat. The bottom line is that plastics catch more fish today than live bait simply because more people use plastics and it’s a fun way to fish!

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

HOROSCOPES

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, are you up to stepping outside of your comfort zone?

Embrace the challenge and try something completely different from your normal routine. You just may like it.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Let problems flow over you like water off of a duck’s back, Taurus. Worrying will only make things worse, and it’s completely unproductive anyway.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Work on nurturing a relationship that has been pushed to the side for some time, Gemini.

Rekindling communication is a great way to start things off anew.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Keep an open mind when someone presents an idea to you, Cancer. It’s easy to blow it off without a thought, but you CLUES ACROSS 1. Stores 6. Worthless entertainment 9. Where scientists work 13. Pretty flower 14. A way to act 15. Double-reed instrument 16. Type of acid 17. Famed astronomer 18. Smooth, shiny fabric 19. Profited from 21. Secret clique 22. Infections 23. Crony 24. Teens go here every day (abbr.)

25. Suitable 28. Fresh Price of __ Air 29. Ancient city of Egypt 31. Basketball move 33. Polished 36. There’s a north and a south 38. Egg of a louse 39. Once-ubiquitous department store 41. Portray precisely 44. Thick piece of something 45. Period between eclipses 46. Indicates near 48. Investment account 49. England, Scotland, N. Ireland, and Wales (abbr.)

51. Beak 52. Void of skill 54. Walked back and forth 56. A display of passion 60. Geological times 61. Type of restaurant 62. Spacious 63. Edible seaweed 64. Utah city 65. Tropical tree 66. Nervous tissue compound 67. Body part 68. Muscles and tendons CLUES DOWN 1. Draw out wool

should be more amenable to listening and advising.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Now may be the time to share responsibilities with others, Leo. This is especially true if you are facing deadlines and simply cannot meet them in time.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Accept help when it is offered, Virgo. This makes helpful people feel good that they can do you a service. You will have an opportunity to reciprocate in time.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Not everyone is on board with your new plan, Libra. You may have to present it a few times before you get a few takers. Be persistent to win others over.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, even though it

seems like there are many obstacles in your path, you will be able to get through relatively unscathed if you have the right people on your side.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, relaxation is essential right now, as you have had many things on your plate.

Do not feel like you are slacking off if you take some time to give yourself a break.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Let others in your family know how you are feeling. You don’t have to put on a show or mask your emotions, Capricorn.

They’ll love and support your decisions.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Have faith in your decisions even if they don’t entirely make sense on paper, Aquarius. You will have a line of supporters

waiting in your corner in no time at all.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, things are changing rapidly in your life and you may feel like you have to play catch up. Target some areas to focus your attention.

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Don’t like radishes?

Roast them!

P

eople are very opinionated about radishes. It’s a love/hate relationship.

When I was young I hated raw radishes.

They were too spicy (hot). I’d watch my dad pop them in his mouth like cherry tomatoes. He’d crunch them with his mouth open, inhaling air at the same time. He made them look so good. I’d try them every time he ate them, but my disgust persisted.

Raw radishes are an acquired taste—and some people will never like them—raw.

Eventually, my young taste buds matured, and I learned to like the peppery flavors and dry chalky texture.

Wild Chow Radishes are a root vegetable and like other potatoes or turnips.

Lisa Erickson They can be baked or sautéed— which softens the flavors. They sweeten up while they cook and the flavors become mild and earthy.

Last week, my first CSA (Certified Sustainable Agriculture) box arrived with a large bundle of radishes. Excited, I cut the leafy tops off and saved them for a green smoothie. I bagged the root parts.

I will eat some raw on salads and saved the rest to grill with potatoes and onions for grilled radish-potato salad.

Cutting the tops off immediately stop the leaves from draining the roots of moisture, which will make the radish roots squishy and rubbery.

It’s fun telling people radishes can be roasted.

Makes me feel like I’m doing something radical or almost against some unspoken food laws. Until only a couple years ago, I’d never seen them prepared any other way than sliced raw.

This recipe is best grilled at the end. I partially cook the potatoes and radishes in the microwave to help soften them before I grill them. They get that nice grilled flavor, but they don’t over cook or burn.

Summer Grilled Radish and Potato Salad 1lb. fresh radishes, with tops removed and red parts sliced in half 2 large red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes.

2 Tbsp. oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, sliced into wedges and peeled apart 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp. capers 1 garlic clove, minced fine Dash of sriracha sauce 2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, chopped

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In a large microwaveable bowl, combine radishes, potatoes, and oil. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 minutes until potatoes are slightly tender. Set aside.

Preheat grill to approximately 450 degrees.

Skewer radishes, potatoes, and onions on metal or bamboo skewers. Grill vegetables on each side for 3-5 minutes, until they are tender, and charred on the edges. Set aside.

In a large clean bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sriracha, and garlic. Add capers and salt to taste. Add warm grilled vegetables; stir to coat. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with parsley. This salad can be served warm, room temperature or cold.

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

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Four warning signs men shouldn’t ignore

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saying, “we do genuinely empathize with you.”

Dannenmueller also voiced concern that area residents were under the impression the center’s staff had decided to close the establishment.

“It was the church’s decision,” she said. “We didn’t want this. … I’ve been here 11 years. This staff is like family.

“Even with what’s going on the atmosphere is so positive,” she continued. “They come in every day. They’re loving these kids, teaching these kids.”

reported.

“A meaningful explanation would have helped a lot,” she said, “And more notice. We could have had something up and going. There are quite a few of us trying to help families through this.”

Approximately 50 families with 80 children served by Above All Beginnings were left searching for childcare options, with few obvious choices available.

Grace Church, in its statement to the Sun, acknowledged the impact on families and staff,

When a warning light flashes on the car dashboard, most men usually look into the cause of the warning. However, when warning lights flash on their body, most men may not notice or ignore the signs. In recognition of Men’s Health Month, here are a few “flashing lights” that men shouldn’t ignore: Changes in bowel or bladder habits These symptoms can indicate prostate or bladder problems.

For example, getting up multiple times a night to go to the bathroom could indicate an enlarged prostate, a common condition among men as they age. Also, changes in bowel habits (frequency, color, consistency or size of stools) could indicate colorectal

cancer.

Impotence or erectile dysfunction Most of the time, erectile problems are caused by an underlying health condition, such as diabetes, clogged arteries, or high blood pressure.

Depression Although women may be more likely to attempt suicide, men are four times more likely to succeed.

Because men are less likely to ask for help and may try to hide their depression, loved ones may recognize the symptoms sooner than a man does. These indicators may include acting overly anxious, having trouble sleeping, complaining of feeling sad, engaging in unusually risky or reckless behavior, or losing interest in hobbies or other pleasurable activities.

Other Indicators Persistent backaches, changes in the color of urine or stool, obvious changes in warts or moles, unusual lumps, recurrent chest pains or headaches, bleeding that won’t stop, nagging cough, unexplained weight loss, and extreme fatigue can all be symptoms of other serious health problems.

When it comes to overall health, it’s better to get checked now than wait until it’s too late. Whether it is diagnosing those flashing lights with a problem-based visit or getting a regular health screening with a preventive visit, encourage the men in your life to make their health a priority.

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St. Croix River Association hosts summer fitness challenge CONTRIBUTED SCRA

The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation as part of its Health and Wellness grant program to coordinate a Celebrate Your Croix Challenge; a biking, hiking and water trail challenge for people

of all ages and abilities. This summer challenge will encourage individuals, as well as teams of families and friends to recreate in the St. Croix River Valley on foot, bike and by boat (canoe or kayak) this summer and earn points to complete their fitness challenge.

The Celebrate Your Croix Challenge launched on Nation-

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Supervisors Prichard and Michael Larsen (District 12: Amery) voted against the measure. Prichard noted that potential costs remain unresolved regarding a grant repayment, and that a consultant would also cost money.

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al Trails Day, June 1, and runs through National Public Lands Day, September 28.

Participants need to register online, earn a total of 20 points (activities account for varying number of points), and return their challenge completion form to be eligible for great prizes.

This challenge will highlight some of the great ADA accessi-

ble trails in the St. Croix River Valley, and more points can be earned by participating in guided events led by the St. Croix River Association. This challenge is designed to connect people with their bodies, each other, and our beautiful natural resources in the St. Croix River Valley.

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The Wannigan Days Talent Show is back this year on Friday, July 19, at 4 p.m.

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Dump truck & backhoe • septic systems • perc test waterlines • hauling dirt, ¿ll and gravel

715-755-2461 or 715-491-3458 Dresser, Wisconsin

SAINT CROIX FALLS OR 715-483-9711

GRANTSBURG 715-463-2066

Trailers/Repair Home Sales Septic Inspections

Sewer Service 715-755-4888

Licensed in Wisconsin WOWRA CERTIFIED POWTS EVALUATOR

Septic Pumping Roto Rooting Toilet Rental

Septic Tank Risers & Covers Pipe Camera Viewing, Locating, Jetting Luxury Restroom Trailer Rentals

Bill Schifsky Custom Trailer Manufacturing Designing and Manufacturing Specialty Trailers Since 1972 • Aluminum Utility Trailers • Mobile Displays

• We build Tiny House Trailers TRAILER REPAIR Axles • Couplers • Wiring • Brakes • Aluminum & Steel Welding

651-257-5340 www.customtrailers.biz

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

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5 DRAWER steel drawing/flat file 47”x36”x17”. Drafting/ drawing table 30”x42” with adjustable height/ angle. 651-433-8404.

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

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

715-755-3377

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.

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ESTATE SALE: June 29-30, 9 to 3, 12090 196th St., Marine on St. Croix. Power and garden tools, antiques, vintage toys, fishing equipment, furniture, water skiis, paddleboat, sports and outdoors, kitchen and dining, bed and bath, household essentials, luggage, DVDs/CDs and more.

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

Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584 Problems with your car insurance? Tickets? Accidents? Been canceled? Call Noah Insurance for help at 715-294-2017.

FOR SALE 2014 Keystone 34 ft. Camper Sleeps 8, outdoor kitchen, clean beds, custom mattress $14,000 Boyceville Call

715-505-2844

Help Wanted Bill's Distributing, Ltd., a beer/soda distributor is seeking a part-time weekend merchandiser at local retail outlets in St. Croix County, WI (New Richmond, WI and nearby areas).

Interested applicants must be able to work weekends.

Starting wage is $15/ hour.

Successful applicants must be able to handle lifting/moving various case stock up to 60 lbs; strong, self-directed work habits; good communication skills and reliable transportation. Go to www.billsdist.com/abo ut/careers/ to apply!

352 Home/Office THE 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.

404 Garage Sales HUGE GARAGE SALE – 18990 Layton Ave. N., 55047. June 29-30, 10 to 6.

HOUSEKEEPER to clean hotel rooms, $12/hr. 715-294-4060.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Any Campus Location Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full time position of Safety and Compliance Coordinator. This position can be located at any WITC Campus or the Administrative Office – Shell Lake. The Safety & Compliance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety and security program for the college and ensuring compliance with OHSA/NIOSH and other federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulations.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: June 27, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

HELP WANTED Work in the Historic Marine General Store!

Positions available immediately (must be +18 years old)

DELI ASSISTANT MANAGER Approx. 30 hrs/wk, one weekend shift included.

Food service experience required.

DELI STAFFER Approx. 20 hours/week, one weekend shift included.

Applications available at register or online via our Facebook page.

MARINE GENERAL STORE 101 Judd Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 651-433-2445 mgs101judd@msn.com

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Storage Rent

Due to the failure of the following leasees to pay rent on their mini-storage unit, the contents of it will be sold by PRIVATE SALE on July 5, 2019.

715-755-2947 2391 State Road 35 Osceola, WI 54020

“SERVING YOUR AREA”

Farmington Mini Storage: For all your storage needs. Now offering climate controlled units. 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25. Now accommodating 5th wheelers, boats and campers.

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Institutional Effectiveness Technician (PT) Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus WITC is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a part-time Institutional Effectiveness Technician to provide direct support for the day-to-day functions for the Development & Retention Manager as well as the Institutional Effectiveness Team. This part-time position is 1300 hours per year with approximately 25 hours per week.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Gateway Meadows, Osceola Thurs. June 27 8-5 • Fri. June 28 8-Noon Cty Rd M to Gateway Meadows, on Kimball Ave (follow signs)

Vexlar FLX-12 Ice Pro, Boys Bike - 12", Household items & Home Decor, Seasonal Items & Decor, Shoes, Kids Toys, Ride on Gator, Ride on 4-Wheeler, Thirty One Bags, Kids/teen clothing (Boys Youth XL - Adult L, Girls size 4/5 & 12/14), Men clothing size L, Women clothing - adult small - plus sizes, & much more.

HUGE MOVING SALE 403 Delmar Ave, Osceola Furniture, twin bed, knick-knacks, pictures, rugs, household, garage stuff, shop vacs, air compressor, toys, puzzles, books, 2 strollers, boys toddler bed, boys clothes - NB-3 mo. - 4T, girls clothes NB - 3 mo., something for everyone.

698 200th Ave Somerset, WI

Osceola

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June 28 • 8 am - 5 pm June 29 • 8 am - noon

Not Justa Cafe

108 Cascade

3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-8557 11 - 0 3 7 9 ( C N O W ) DIRECTV & AT&T. 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/SELECT Package.) AT&T Internet 99 Percent Reliability. Unlimited Texts to 120 Countries w/ AT&T Wireless. Call 4 FREE Quote- 1-866252-8805. (CNOW)

Fire Instructors (Adjunct) Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College All WITC Campuses Make a Difference! WITC is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time Fire Instructor throughout Northwestern Wisconsin. An instructor’s primary purpose is to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities.

Instructors also contribute to the college’s operational effectiveness by forming partnerships with learners, with co-workers, and with community stakeholders.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: June 28, 2019

Deadline to apply: July 15, 2019

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator

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Annual Giving Specialist Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Any Campus Location Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full time Annual Giving Specialist. This position can be located at any WITC campus location, but preference will be given to applicants at the Superior Campus and Ashland Campus locations. The Annual Giving Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the scholarship program; student assistance programs; ongoing donor communication, cultivation and stewardship. As technical staff to the WITC Foundation, this position serves as a liaison with all constituents for the purpose of fundraising, development and community relations.

2018 Polk County Platbooks Available!

$40

full color

Cash or check only

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: July 10, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor/Program Director Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Ashland Campus WITC is accepting applications for a full-time faculty position at our Ashland campus. The Instructor/ Program Director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA) is responsible for the management and administration of the OTA program. This position reports to the Dean, Allied Health, EMS, and Nursing. This is a full time faculty position where 8 of the 22 instructional workload hours are devoted to Program Director responsibilities.

Should the above workload hours not be appropriate, the OTA Program Director and Dean will collaborate to determine that sufficient release time is meeting the needs of the OTA program.

Phlebotomy Instructor Adjunct Faculty Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake and New Richmond Campus Locations Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative, and dynamic individual to teach credit coursework in the Phlebotomy program.

Phlebotomy courses will be held Fall 2019 on the WITC Rice Lake Campus and Spring 2020 at the New Richmond Campus. The instructor will develop learning plans, assist with marketing, secure clinical sites, and serve as advisor for all phlebotomy students. Courses will be offered in the evenings and on Saturdays.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: July 12, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: July 12, 2019

West CAP will be accepting applications beginning July 1, 2019 for the Polk County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. This is a program of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the program is to provide housing opportunities for low-income households. Persons in the rental assistance program are required to pay a portion of their income for rent. This program pays the balance of the rent directly to the landlord.

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

To request your application: Please call West CAP, Inc. 715-265-4271 or 800-606-9227 or visit www.westcap.org

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers seeking qualified candidate for positions of:

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

HELP WANTED

Northwire, Inc. is looking for great people to join our production team. A Full-time position is available in the following areas:

Health Care Products Production Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for GREAT people to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have immediate opportunities for full-time day shift production employees.

Pay starts at $13.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn incentive pay after 30 days of employment. We offer our employees: Fun Working Environment Incentive Program Advancement Opportunities We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health & dental insurance, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), 401k, vacation/holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers.

If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave., Osceola, WI. You may also email your resume to cpeltier@coreproducts.com.

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Northwire, Inc. offers a complete benefits package: health insurance (medical, dental & vision), vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, disability and life insurance.

Basic Qualifications: High school diploma/GED or higher. 1-3 years manufacturing experience required.

Must have mechanical aptitude, computer skills, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Qualified applicants must pass a drug test, background screen, and preemployment physical exam.

If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Northwire, Inc. 110prospect Way, Osceola, WI 54020 or email to HumanResources_ Northwire@lemo.com. Online applications are also available at www.northwire.com/careers.

Northwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Veterans/Disability

Great People. Great Company

MATERIAL HANDLER 2nd shift hours 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 3rd shift hours 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

MOLDING TECHNICIAN 2nd shift hours 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 3rd shift hours 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

OPERATOR/ASSEMBLERS 2nd shift hours 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 3rd shift hours 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

OPERATOR/BACK-UP QC 2nd shift hours 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. View job descriptions on Facebook or on the website.

www.tdimolding.com Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street â&#x20AC;˘ St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Email: hr@tdimolding.com or View us online: www.tdimolding.com

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Art blooms at the Polk County Information Center

BY KELLY HOLM CONTRIBUTED

EVAN JOHNSON AND GENE DI LORENZO

After some uncertainty in finding a suitable launch site, Marine on St. Croix’s annual July 3 display is ON. Event goers will find the best viewing along Judd Street, from Berkey Street to north to downtown, rather than in the downtown parks as in previous years.

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Amery Fireworks Spectacular will kick off at dusk at Soldiers Field.

Stillwater If you like your fireworks with a side of jazz, the St. Croix Jazz Orchestra will be playing in Pioneer Park from 7-9 p.m. on the Fourth preceding the fireworks show at 10 p.m. at Lowell Park.

The display can also be seen from St. Croix River Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise, which boards from 98 Walnut Street in Hudson and lasts from 8-11 p.m. on the Fourth. For more information on the

cruise, visit stcroixrivercruises.com Hudson Booster Days, Hudson’s Fourth of July celebration, goes from July 3-7. From the coronation of a new Hudson Ambassadors Court to the Hillbilly Science Show, there is plenty of family-friendly entertainment to be found here. Fireworks will be held at dusk over the St. Croix River on Friday, July 5. These can also be witnessed from St. Croix River Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise, which on this night runs from 8-11:45 p.m.

For the past two years, the Polk County Information Center has been a display site for area masterpieces during Earth Arts of the Upper St. Croix’s annual Spring Art Tour. Now, after witnessing the success of that makeshift gallery, the center’s director Colleen Foxwell hopes to expand it into something more permanent.

“This year when we did the art tour, we had over 200 people a day coming in here,” Foxwell said. “All of [the art] sales were very well, as well our retail sales have doubled from last year.

It really kind of blossomed.”

In 2018 the Information Center was home base for four artists during the tour, while this year it gave a spotlight to three.

Coming off of the exhibition’s favorable outcome, 710 WI-35 currently features the artwork of two Osceola creators: nature photographer Earl Duckett and potter Win Herberg, the former of whom was one of the center’s three featured artists on 2019’s tour.

“The idea was, we’d make this a mini-gallery. In doing that, we’re promoting the arts, we’re giving local artists an opportunity to sell their product, here at the information center,” Duckett said.

The majority of proceeds from art sales will

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Two of Win Herberg’s creations, including a popular Lake Superior platter.

go to the artist, while the rest will go the Information Center to help fund Polk County’s tourism mission- and even the display cases for the artwork were locally created.

“We have a lot of [tourists] coming in that want to take something [from Polk County] back, and they don’t want something big,” Foxwell said. She described the “creative things in another manner” that are common souvenirs: locally harvested maple syrup and honey, handcrafted bags, or “eco-fire starters” made of pure palm oil.

The fruits of Duckett’s and Herberg’s labor have recently joined them.

“Win’s stuff has already been selling,” Foxwell said. Herberg’s high-fired stoneware pottery often features designs such as states,

bodies of water or last names pressed into the clay, with Lake Superior being her most popular engraving. While Duckett has a display of larger photographs at the center, “the thing of his that are really selling, are the [postcards].”

Duckett elaborated on how he came to discover photography.

“I’m an outdoorsman. I hunt and I fish and I hike and I like to spend time in the woods,” he said.

“I would see things, and then try to explain ‘em to people, and I thought ‘man, if I could just take a photo of this.’”

His work can also be seen on the cover of Polk County’s latest tourism brochure, as well as in its 2019 calendar and at the Osceola Medical Center.

Herberg was bit by the pottery bug 19 years ago after retiring from her job as an English teacher.

“In 2000, I took up this hobby,” she said. Now, “I’m probably doing it half-time for three quarters of the year.”

Herberg takes the winter off, as each piece of pottery must be sanded, and the clay dust is so toxic that it must be done outside. She occasionally works at the Art Z Gallery in Amery, of which Duckett is a co-founder, and her pieces can be found there as well.

In the future, Foxwell is considering showcasing mediums of art such as blacksmithing, woodwork and pressed glass.

“The more art that is actually sold, the more funding we can have for promoting the area,” Foxwell said. “If somebody comes into a tourism center and has very good experience with recommendations that people give them, they will come back.”

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MULTIMEDIA Advertising Consultant Sentinel Publications, publishers of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun newspapers is expanding its sales force.

We are looking for an outgoing, responsible and well-spoken individual to work with small and medium businesses, assisting with their marketing and advertising needs.

Every Friday in June! | 12:00 pm—2:00 pm

Our publications, in print and online, are the most well-read publications in the market and provide an excellent platform for delivering results. If you enjoy helping others, being creative or talking with people, this job may be perfect for you.

2206 Glacier Drive, St. Croix Falls, WI

Sales experience preferred, but will train the right person. Must have current drivers license and reliable transportation. We offer a competitive salary and commission and full benefits package.

$10,000 minimum deposit required. New money only. Qualifying deposits require a First Resource Bank checking account with direct deposit. If direct deposit does not post within 120 days of account opening, CD interest rate will be changed to 2.25% APY. This rate may change at the Bank’s discre on. This cer ficate will auto-renew into a 12 month CD at rates in effect at the date of maturity. Rates offered for a limited me only. Interest is compounded quarterly and is based on a 365 day year or 366 day leap year.

There is a penalty for early withdrawal. *Annual Percentage Yield. APY is accurate as of 5/23/2019.

Member FDIC.

Send resume to Tom Stangl, Publisher tstangl@theameryfreepress.com