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Officials from the Village of Dresser and the Town of Osceola met June 20 to discuss the first draft of the Cooperative Boundary Agreement.

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Officials from the Village of Dresser and the Town of Osceola are aiming to hold a public hearing for the emerging Cooperative Boundary Agreement in August, a goal they set after meeting June 20 to discuss a draft of the agreement, including a tentative map of areas eligible for streamlined annexation into Dresser at the landowner’s request.

The village and town have been working together through a Cooperative Boundary Committee, which consists of Mike Wallis, Jim Thanig, Wayne Moberg, and Neil Gustafson. This was the first time members of the full boards had come together to learn about and discuss the agreement.

Grace Bjorklund, a Dresser trustee, spoke frequently to point out various discrepancies in the current version of the map. After

some board members stated they thought this meeting was not the time to analyze the map, the committee disagreed.

“We wanted to hear [the board members’] input […] with both boards present,” Gustafson explained regarding the map.

The boards will meet once more before the hearing to finalize various aspects of the agreement. A vote will take place after the public hearing has been conducted.

Polk County Supervisor John Bonneprise, Osceola, signals support for financial priorities through a “sticker vote” last week. Top priorities for the board as a whole included advancing tourism and recreational opportunities, addressing substance abuse, building a new workshop for the highway department, examining transportation infrastructure and improving internet and phone services in the county’s most rural areas.

Is Polk County ready for next recession?

Scout builds PTA a shed of its own

Since 2010, Polk County has reduced spending, paid off debt, increased savings and lowered the annual rate of tax increases.

And things are running better, according to the county’s administrator, Dana Frey, who presented a report on the condition of Polk County to the county board last week.

Still, signs of the recession remain evident.

Roughly 6,600 people used the county’s FoodShare program in 2015. That’s down from almost 8,000 in 2012, but significantly greater than the 3,800 or so that depended the program in 2007.

Employment in the county is above pre-recession levels, though it hasn’t reached the level it likely would have if the recession hadn’t hit.

“The gap in lost jobs will take a long time to come back,” said Frey. “The recession has permanently al-

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

“I helped,” called out boys assembled behind Osceola’s high school auditorium. They’re referring to a green shed being built for the district’s parent teacher association.

Ethan Boileau, Troop 131, recently led the shed-building effort for his Eagle Scout project.

Other scouts, friends and family rallied to help him.

“The PTA has bins and games in storage in different people’s garages,” explained Boileau. “I thought if I build a shed, they wouldn’t have to bring it all from different places.”

His mother, PTA mem-

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Ethan Boileau, leader of the Eagle Scout project, with the finished shed.

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A five day long jury trial began Monday, June 27, in Ellsworth. Kari Jo Milberg, 35, of Centuria is charged with three counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and one count of reckless driving causing injury.

Milberg, her two children and two nieces were involved in a headon collision in Pierce County on Dec. 12, 2013.

Lydia Milberg, 11; Clara

Pavek, 5; and Laynie Jo Amos, 5 all died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.

Testimony presented by the State of Wisconsin a hearing April 1, 2015 centered on use of a cell phone as a possible cause for the crash. Milberg’s attorney argued during pretrial motions that icy conditions on the road were the cause of the crash.

Milberg was found competent to stand trial earlier this month, and a jury was selected on June 24.

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Painting the sky with ďŹ re Marine’s annual ďŹ reworks show is a mix of science, art, passion

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Behind yellow streamers of caution tape strung up at Marine on St. Croix’s historic mill site, there’s a flurry of activity as a crew of a dozen in matching neon green t-shirts unpack shells, tweak wiring and set up launches for the annual July 3 fireworks show.

The event has become a tradition in Marine, drawing locals and outof-towners alike. For the people who put the show together – a crew of volunteers from a club called Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics – the spectacle is a mix of science, art and passion. “We paint with fire, and the night sky is our canvas,â€? said Dr. Gregory Glavan, NLP member and media coordinator. “Fireworks engage the right and the left brain ‌ it’s chemistry and physics, but also light and sound.â€?

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Lake-based club, founded in 1977, organizes roughly 15 shows each year.

Their season spans from May through September, with a surge over the Fourth of July.

NLP builds each show around the budget of the city or group hosting the event. Last year, Marine’s display consisted of almost 900 shells – 288 spread out through the main show and more than 600 for the finale – and cost about $8,000, according to NLP President Paul Marchio.

The hours of volunteer work – a crew of about 12 puts in about 12 hours onsite for Marine’s 20-minute show – help support NLP’s own shows, which

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Not more than any other hobby, said Marchio, who has been part of the group since 1997.

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MONTHLY RiverBucks program The Osceola High School girls soccer team has been chosen as the June recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

FRIDAYS Osceola Farmers Market The Osceola Farmers Market runs every Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mill Pond Park.

NOW Miss Osceola candidates Anyone interested in running for Little Miss Osceola (first grade) or Miss Osceola (sophomores) are encouraged to contact Ashley Rutledge, Queens Committee Director, (715) 4171183 or email: osceolaqueenscommittee@yahoo.com.

enjoy smoothies and movies at the Osceola Public Library, 5 p.m.

JULY 3 Fireworks Marine on St. Croix will be having fireworks at dusk.

Fireworks train

Dresser Library is having a Creative Writing Circle for teens this summer on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. FFI: Amber Yares, (715) 755-2944.

JUNE 29 Last Wednesday Meal The Last Wednesday Meal will be at the Osceola United Methodist Church from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Assumption Church will serve. Everyone is invited to this free meal.

JULY 26 Duffy mobile ofice hours

JULY 13 Pie and ice cream social

At 7:30 pm ride the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway Fireworks Express to Marine on St. Croix. Buses will transport you from the train to downtown Marine. Tickets are available online at trainride.org, the Osceola Depot, or call (715) 755-3570.

The Osceola United Methodist Church will be having their pie and ice cream social/bar-b-que event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Music by Terry Rader begins at 5:30 p.m.

JULY 5

The Sky’s the Limit

Exercise in the park A 1/2 hour Apprentice Essentrics™ class will be offered, barring rain or very wet grass, at Thye Memorial Park in downtown Dresser at 10 a.m. FFI: Alise, (715) 494-0959. Class size limited. Free.

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Vintage Base Ball Two base ball clubs, St. Croix and the Quick Steps, will be competeing in period clothing. The game starts at 3 p.m. at Oakey Park following the Braves game.

JULY 14 The wonders of outer space will be discussed at Osceola Public Library at 1 p.m. (For all ages).

Book Club The Book Club at the Osceola Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. to discuss the book, The Plover, by Brian Doyle.

Osceola Senior Citizens picnic

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The Osceola Senior Citizens Club, Inc., annual picnic will be at the Oakey Park Pavilion.

Hamburgers, buns and all of the trimmings furnished, bring a dish to pass. Lunch at noon, setup at 11 a.m. Anyone 55+ may attend. FFI: (715) 294-2289 or 715-294-4566.

Wild Springs Festival

Take flight with the Raptor Center

The fourth annual Wild Springs Festival will be at the Lily Springs Farm, east of Osceola. Ten bands will perform including Wailing Loons, Red Daughters, Loud Sun, Ruth B8r Ginsburg and more. Camping is available. For more information or tickets to go: wildsprings2016. eventbrite.com.

Meet live raptors, including a Bald Eagle, at the Osceola Public Library at 1 p.m.

JULY 7 Exercise in the park

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Learn about Wisconsin’s great outdoors from a park ranger, 1 p.m. at Osceola Public Library.

(For all ages).

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

Fun with balloons

Movies in the Park

Braves baseball clinic

Shaun the Sheep will be shown at Mill Pond Park in Osceola at dusk.

The Osceola Braves will be having a baseball clinic at Oakey Park. Learn from the players and play a game, 5 p.m.

Exercise in the Park

JULY 10

A 1/2 hour Apprentice Essentrics™ class will be offered, barring rain, at Thye Memorial Park in downtown Dresser at 10 a.m. This is a full-body stretching and strengthening class appropriate for at least moderately active people.FFI: Alise at (715) 494-0959. Class size will be limited. Class is free, though donations are welcome.

Coffee Walks

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SART golf scramble The St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team will be having a golf scramble at noon at the Badlands Golf Course in Roberts. To register, go to: http://www.planmygolfevent. com /2 9 0 6 5 - SA RTgol fscra mble2016/. FFI: Email katherine. johnson@scrmc.org.

Smoothies and games

Jason Love will be demonstrating balloon animal skills at the Osceola Public Library at 1 p.m.

Make your very own balloon animals. (For all ages).

Bake Sale

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Teens ages 14-18 are invited to enjoy smoothies and games at the Osceola Public Library, 5 p.m.

A 1/2 hour Apprentice Essentrics™ class will be offered, barring rain or very wet grass, at Thye Memorial Park in downtown Dresser at 10 a.m. FFI: Alise, (715) 494-0959. Class size limited. Free.

Get outdoors with Osceola Public Library

Callahan Krivanek, a member of Sean Duffy’s team will host mobile office hours for veterans and military issues at the Polk County Government Center county board room, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake.

FFI: Rick Gates: (715) 485-9243.

Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the St. Croix River Valley with some fresh coffee, good conversation, and a healthy morning walk. Park rangers from the National Park Service will lead these walks. Meet the park ranger at 9 a.m. on the Ridge View Trails, Chisago Loop in Osceola. FFI: Call the St. Croix River Visitor Center at (715) 483-2274.

Smoothies and movies

JULY 24 Coffee Walks Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the St. Croix River Valley with some fresh coffee, good conversation, and a healthy morning walk. Park rangers from the National Park Service will lead these walks. Meet the park ranger at 9 a.m. at the Lake of the Dalles Trail in Wisconsin Interstate State Park. FFI: Call the St. Croix River Visitor Center at (715) 483-2274.

Kids ages 11-14 are invited to

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

• The Dresser and St. Croix Falls Area VFW and Auxiliary meets every third Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.

• Second and fourth Monday, Big Fun Playdates with the Imagination Playground, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Tuesday • Tot-Time. An hour for adults, toddlers and preschoolers at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, meeting the first and third Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. has ended for the summer. It will resume in September. FFI: (715) 755-2515.

• St. Croix Valley MOPS - Moms group meets the third Tuesday, St. Croix Falls High School. Optional free meal, 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:15 p.m. Free childcare.

FFI: mopsscv@hotmail.com.

• The Voices of the Valley meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing.

FFI: (715) 494-0385.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 8 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY • Seniors on the Go meets from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Osceola United Methodist Church. Everyone 55+ is welcome.

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

FFI: 715-294-2310.

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QUESTION: How important are regular dental visits?

ANSWER: Very important!

Checking the condition of your teeth is just one of the many functions your dentist performs. Although daily brushing and Áossing help remove plaque and early tartar formation, once tartar has hardened, it can only be removed by a dental professional. Some people form tartar faster than others and may need to have their teeth cleaned more than the recommended twice yearly period.

Besides Ànding and treating existing dental

problems, your dentist also looks for signs of other health problems, such as oral cancer. Many oral cancers are treatable if discovered early.

In addition, other medical conditions often have symptoms that Àrst appear in your mouth. Be sure to tell your dentist about any illnesses you have or any medications you are taking – including those you purchase over-the-counter.

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Mavis is a 2 year old spayed female black Tortoiseshell cat with brilliant green eyes. She enjoys the company of people, is gentle and peaceful. Her caregiver will know that Mavis is in the house and interested in all the goings on. An afternoon snack with an afternoon nap is her favorite way to spend the day, followed by a bird viewing session at the window and then it’s time to cuddle on the couch. Mavis has companion cat skills to share with a loved one.

Adoptions for the week sent three cats and our little dog Augie to new homes. Our white cat Laurel found a home with a wonderful lady who shared her shelter adoption experience with her granddaughter. Brown Torbie Kaluha, met a woman with a big heart who wanted the love of a pet in her life. And Calico Patch Orange Tabby Martha will be adding her purring presence to a pet loving household in need of another.

Our little Lhasa-Poo Augie came to the shelter with a limited amount of experience with the outside world.

He was in dire need of a haircut, losing over half a pound of hair in the process, to reveal a chubby happy puppy. After a few lessons on leash and meeting new people every day, he became the most enthusiastic little dog in the shelter. Augie wanted to do it all.

Augie met and bonded with a young family that will be able to show him all the sights and sounds of the big world. He will be taking walks in the park with a brother and sister team, ages 10 and 12. His before and adoption photo tell his story with a happy ending.

Summer calendars fill up quickly. We want to give you a heads up notice for two events you won’t want to miss. On Saturday, July 30, the Internet Cat Video Festival, produced and curated by the Walker Art Center, will be free for viewing at Millpond Park in Osceola.

The Internet Cat Video Festival is the world’s first offline celebration of online cat videos. Feline fanatics can watch a curated collection of cat clips--from six second Vine videos to short films and everything in between--on the big screen! Purrfect for the whole family. Costumes encouraged. Free admission!

This feline sensation has been a huge success at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and is being sponsored by the Osceola Public Library and Arnell Memorial Humane Society. Bring your chairs, blankets, and bug spray to Millpond Park to enjoy a free family event under the stars.

Event number two is the annual Arnell Shelter Walk for the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 1. This celebration of dogs and companionship will set off on the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and delight all participants with fun and prizes. Summer goes by quickly and before you know it, it will be October. We will remind you again but mark your calendar now. You won’t want to miss it.

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

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Firing on all nine?

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hat is the definition of a healthy community?

What makes a community healthy?

The folks at the Blandin Foundation have studied communities and have come up with some definitions.

A healthy community is a place to live where all people can: meet their needs — economic, social, physical, cultural and spiritual; work together for the common good and participate in creating their future.

To further refine the definition, Blandin has identified nine common dimensions of a healthy community: Life-long learning: all ages have access to educational opportunities that enable them to contribute to the Publisher economic, political, social and cultural life to the full extent of their Tom Stangl potential.

Inclusion: people constantly make the effort required to capitalize on the range of differences in the community and intentionally seek ways to utilize the diverse backgrounds, experiences and skills of everyone for the benefit of the whole community.

Recreational & Artistic opportunities: everyone has access to a variety of recreational and artistic opportunities.

Environmental stewardship: the community supports the environmental quality and management of natural resources that provide for a sustainable future.

Infrastructure & Services: the community has adequate infrastructure and all people have access to essential services.

Safety & Security: the community provides appropriate safety and security measures for all and actively addresses the causes and consequences of violence.

Community leadership: there are broad-based leadership structures in which many people fill leadership roles. The same people or group of people do not hold all the leadership roles in the community.

Economic opportunity: all people can earn an income that allows them to live with dignity. The economy of the community is sustainable and not dependent on exploiting human beings or depleting the natural environment.

Spirituality & Wellness: a healthy community recognizes that a person does best when they are sound in body, healthy in mind, and grounded in values that direct their lives.

That’s what the folks at the Blandin Foundation have learned over years of study. I learned about the nine dimensions through a program for editors and publishers offered through the Minnesota Newspaper Association. The program has been tailored to help newspaper editors and publishers learn about their leadership role in the community.

It has been an eye opening experience to become aware of the different dimensions. When it is placed before you, it makes perfect sense. But if I was asked to name them before the session, I might be able to name just over half.

We have been examining the stories we cover and how they fit in these nine common dimensions. It has been an interesting exercise to see where we focus our time and coverage.

I bring all of this to your attention to get you thinking about our community. Are we, as the old car adage goes, “firing on all nine cylinders?” Are there dimensions of our community that need to be nurtured? Are there members of our community who are disenfranchised?

Are there trends, concepts, approaches, ways of thinking and doing things that are boundary ideas, emerging, established or disappearing?

Doing some introspection on a community wide level can be a healthy exercise.

I especially welcome your thoughts and ideas about these concepts for our community.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

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ater and environmental issues are bubbling up into major political topics as summer arrives in Wisconsin.

A 124-page audit report has raised questions about regulation of the state’s water by the Department of Natural Resources.

The audit assailed the DNR’s 10-year record of very limited enforcement action against sewage plants and industries that exlimits.

Matt Pommer ceeded There weren’t enough employees to review annual reports on how a million gallons of manure would be kept out of state lakes and streams. The latest state budget which Gov. Scott Walker signed eliminated 90 DNR positions.

State Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay, said the audit’s findings were a surprise even to members of the DNR Board. Its chair, Terry Hilgenberg, said the DNR staff had not told the board about the seriousness of the audit.

Even more stunning was the

DNR’s announcement that it is reducing its concern about the impact of high-capacity wells. It won’t consider the long-term cumulative impact of the wells on aquifers and streams in issuing well permits. More than half of the high-capacity wells are used for major agricultural operations.

The move came without legislative approval. Environmental experts suggest the move will eventually end up in the conservative State Supreme Court. In the past the high court has ruled the DNR is entrusted to protect citizens’ constitutional rights to freely navigate public waters.

Who benefits from the DNR’s high-capacity well decision? Outdoor writer Patrick Durkin lists the Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, the Dairy Business Association, and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.

The potential losers are those who own water front property.

Less water means smaller lakes and damage to fish populations.

The property owners are of all political hues. Durkin notes that some small lakes and streams were struggling before the policy was changed.

The reactions of Cowles and

Hilgenberg were part of the extensive newspaper coverage on the environmental issues. In Wisconsin environmental issues are usually bipartisan matters.

Cowles, a moderate Republican, suggested the Legislature act quickly to help the agency fund additional positions. One Cowles idea would allow the DNR to keep more fee revenue from polluters.

But a spokesman for Gov. Walker said there won’t be any changes in the financing of the Natural Resources Department before next year.

The latest Marquette University Law School poll showed Walker’s job performance approval rating had dropped to 39 percent. The governor suggested newspapers are the reason it has dipped below 40 percent.

“The headlines are always about negative and bad things so it’s no wonder that people feel that way in polls,” Walker told reporters.

The governor is not the first politician to blame newspaper headlines. Conservative talk radio shows have long been supportive of his administration’s efforts on various fronts. But his ratings are SEE POMMER, PAGE 6

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Optimism at Wannigan parade

Jimmy Carter was seeking reelection and some classrooms held straw votes. Standing out as a lone vote for Carter, my son’s picture and comments appeared in the local paper. We were SCF newcomers and my neighbor alerted me: “We mostly vote Republican around here.�

This memory came to mind as I noticed the silence when three incumbents marched a week ago.

Were they feeling winds of change in the atmosphere? Adam Jarchow, our ethically challenged representative, recently responded that he was unfazed by the “dishonor� rating he earned by the League of Conservation Voters. His bills attacking water quality and land protection in Wisconsin were among the worst in 15 years, the bipartisan group noted. Ironic, eh?

He says folks who prefer clean air, water; who value public lands are extremists. Well, I must be. And you?

Jarchow says he doesn’t care.

Anyone surprised? He slithered in and got his way last session. We just need to vote him out this year before he can do more damage. I’m voting for Jeff Peterson, whose history of care for the water, air, land is well documented.

The crowd gave Sheila Harsdorf a subdued welcome. Once upon a time she was a moderate Republican working with either party for our good. Many were sorry to see her succumb to the un-Wisconsin agenda of the GOP these past six years. Diane Odeen values pub-

REMEMBER WHEN lic education, living wages, jobs, fair taxation, the environment.

She has my support.

How about a new reality show for Sean Duffy? Remember his complaint about his paltry $174,000 salary plus perks? I asked him how long he was going to continue to take pay from us for doing nothing except vote against the Affordable Care Act. His response? “As long as it takes to get rid of it!� What a guy!

Whomever the Democrats choose as his opponent, you can be sure it will not be an obstructionist proud of being in a “do nothing� Congress.

Here’s hoping the Wannigan parade was a clue to a raised awareness among what my friend called “Republicans around here.� If nothing else, the sideshow debates showed the world that the GOP is far from its old claim to be fiscally conservative and socially responsible. Since the one party rule of 2011, we’ve experienced Wisconsin’s downward slide on all quality of life measurements. It’s clear we need new faces on the parade route.

Marilyn Brissett-Kruger St. Croix Falls

Two life and death issues - Return on investment?

Something very different is happening that has me more troubled than ever. All over the country, but especially in states like Wisconsin, no longer is our government “of the people, by the people

and for the people.� Many who we elected are bought and paid for by corporate special interests, many of which are foreign owned.

The gun lobby has given over $16 million to Republicans in the last 10 years. The return on this investment?? Silence and inaction, even in the face of 20 dead first graders (12/14/2012). The latest massacre in Orlando left 49 more dead. More silence. This year 6,011 Americans, 251 of them children, have been shot to death. Body-counts.

Silence. That is the return on investing in the corporate gun lobby.

While Wisconsin Republicans ignore the people, they listen to the agribusiness interests that invested in their campaigns. Absurdly large “feeding operations� suck our aquifers dry and fill our lakes with algae and drinking water with bacteria with little or no oversight. The DNR has been cut to the bone and their authority to do anything that might reduce somebody’s profit margin has been curtailed by Republicans.

The return on this investment in corporate farming? The loss of our right to safe, clean water.

When it comes to life and death issues, we need a government that invests in us, not one that rewards those special interests who return the favor by funding campaigns for political hacks that do their bidding. They have no moral compass. They desert the voter until the next election, which is coming soon.

Carol Johnson Deer Park

“When I am an old lady‌â€?

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hat age will you pass away? Ever thought about it?

According to experts, there are many variables that affect one’s ability to live that long: diet, exercise, genetics‌ My gramma’s going to kill me for outing her, but by the time this is printed, she will be 97 years young. Her mother was similarly blessed with longevity. On the other side of my family tree, it’s the same story: 98, 96, 93.

So, if I were to guess, I’d say I’m a little over half-way through and I’ll get to raise some ruckus in the eldercare facility I end up in.

Columnist I’d like to think I’ll make it to 100, but I know I haven’t lived as “cleanly�

Michelle Gullickson as my grandparents did. Too many preservatives, not enough exercise and outdoor work, the list goes on‌ If I do make it, I want a BIG piece of that cake ARDC has at the Polk County Fair for the 100-year-old folks we have here in our communities. Imagine what they’ve seen in

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Of the 21 Centenarians many were teachers at one SEE GULLICKSON, PAGE 6

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10 years ago June 28, 2006 • Representatives of local and state government joined members of the Osceola community and the Airport Commission for a groundbreaking at the L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport. • The Osceola Area Ambulance Service distributed three AEDs to the Osceola Aquatic Center, Osceola Super Valu and Osceola Police Department as part of a project referred to as the RAED Project. (Rural Access to Emergency Devices). • Bruce Palmsteen of Ferrellgas in Osceola placed ďŹ rst in the regional driving skills contest sponsored by Ferrellgas.

He advanced to the district competition in Iowa. • Dan Fedderly, the administrative coordinator for the Wisconsin Highway Association, presented John Bonneprise with an award recognizing his contributions to transportation safety. • Kay Iwaszko, Andrew Hegge, Dylan Lynch, Olivia Thill, Juliana Pederson and Laura Neumann sold lemonade at The RiverBank to raise money for Relay for Life. • Sasha Bryant, Samantha Clausen, Paige Dillman, Riley Hawkins-Katzmark, Kelly Nellessen, Ashley Nelson, Skylar Peper and Alex Radinzel were vying for the title of Miss St. Croix Falls. • Over 300 people participated in Polk County’s Relay for Life. An estimated $47,000 had been raised.

20 years ago June 26, 1996 • David Smith from Osceola Interiors was part of a 3000-voice choir at the Billy Graham Crusade at the Metrodome. • About 200 people of Spanish or Latin American descent arrived at Brookside Campground in Osceola to celebrate St. John’s Verbena. It celebrates the longest day of the year. • The Osceola Village Board approved a purchase agreement with Robert Bealka for ďŹ ve acres of industrial park land. • With about seven weeks before students return to school int he fall, the ďŹ nal push to ďŹ nish the new Osceola high school and middle school addition is underway. • Tracey Luchsinger of Oscela

received a bachelor of science degree from St. Cloud State. • Osceola Business Association chair Carley Carlson presented a plant to Deb Heichel, Mike Langin, Carol Grussing and Matt Gregory of Edina Realty, welcoming them to town. • Christina Wurst of Osceola received the Morton Katz/ President’s Outstanding Minority Scholarship at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. • Youth conďŹ rmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser were Todd Schulte, Josh Terry, Candace Bess, Amber Pardun, Amber Stuntz, Tahnee Clausen, Sonya Fry, Amanda Lee, Michon Miller, Amber Coty, Bob Keopple, Courtney Rogney, David Marmon, Mike Schletty, Steve Kromrey, Ryan Leisch, Christopher Nelson, Robert Meyer, Ryan Hanson, Brent Robinson, Dane Brown and Cale Kirby.

30 years ago June 24, 1986 • Two locomotives and four cars derailed on Soo Line track two miles south of Osceola on June 19. A section of the track bed had washed out. 2000 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled and containment booms were used to keep it from spreading in the river. • Rita Langer and Penny Nelson were recognized by their supervisors in Motorbooks “Supervisor Recognition Programâ€? for May. • Pauline Knutson of Osceola was named to the Dean’s List at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. • Spec. 4 Todd Schmidt has completed a tracked vehicle mechanic course at the U.S. Army Armor School, Fort Knox, Ky. • The Osceola High School Class of 1966 held their 20th class reunion June 21. Attending were Ron Neumann, Pam Measner, Linda Campeau, Jim Thompson, Mike Krenz, Pat Lindsey, Carmen Rupprecht, Linda Strand, Marilyn Nehring, Cheryl Zempel, Frances Petrich, Joyce Peisticker, Audrey Orf, Tom Cloutier, Phil Dzubay, Cyril Krenz, Jerry Viebrock, Julaine Nicklas, Virgil Koehler, Lorna Reichenberg, Leonard Kromrey, Jim Minnichsoffer, Bradley Johnson, Bill Hudek, Roger Zorn, Kenneth Kromrey, Larry Swiontek, Steven Kormrey, Don Potting, Tom Rogers and Bob Schmidt.

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still below 40 percent.

Headlines aren’t everything in newspapers. Outdoor writers and letters to the editor are likely to keep the water issues in the public eye.

It could be a drip, drip, drip on Walker’s ratings.

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It’s one of many local efforts to create habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, which are experiencing a startling decline Editor in population – omiSuzanne Lindgren nous considering the role they play in bringing many of America’s favorite foods to the table.

A bill introduced last week aims to give these critters a boost, reported the online news outlet Think Progress last week.

If signed into law, the bill would set a goal of restoring or enhancing 3 million acres of forage habitat for pollina-

tors (in part by increasing funding and cooperation among federal agencies already tasked with getting pollinator numbers back up), and would create financial incentives for farmers to plant bee-friendly vegetation including wildflowers, sunflowers, buckwheat and native grasses.

Perhaps most importantly, the bill would incentivize the use of natural predators as opposed to chemical pesticides. Although scientists say many factors play a role in the loss of pollinator populations – including habitat loss, disease and lack of healthy forage – pesticides, especially widely-used neonicotinoids, are seen by many as an especially dire threat.

“It’s easy to forget about the critical role pollinators play in our food systems,” Senator Jeff Merkley (D—Oregon), who introduced the bill, said in a statement. “But if we’re not careful, we will only realize their importance when it’s too late and our agricultural industry has been decimated by their SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 24

GULLICKSON: “When I am an old lady” FROM PAGE 5

point in their life. Some were lifelong residents of Polk County and some traveled throughout their life, finally settling in the Polk County area. Twenty of the 21 were women, two still live in their own home and three ventured out to enjoy the Centenarian Celebration last year at the fair!

This year the celebration will take place on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the main stage. Please contact Carrie at the ADRC at 877-485-2372 if you know someone who was born in 1916 or before and would like to be recognized and celebrated!”

Go to the Fair and celebrate them, they’ve earned it.

Speaking of the Polk County Fair – Interfaith Caregivers will be there. We’re in our regular place, right behind ADRC’s area (near the Family Rest space for moms & babies) in the Cloverbud Building. We’ll have all kinds of information about what we do and who we serve – and we’ll be asking people to help us out and volunteer. If you say “yes,” we have a present for you!

On a much more serious note, there is a documentary available on pbs.org/ wgbh/frontline called “Being Mortal.”

It’s a particularly good look at how some doctors struggle with delivering the news that one has little time left and how end of life discussions can lead to a rich, purposeful end to your life. For those of you in the last years of your life, or those who are caregivers of someone in this situation, I highly recommend it. Sometimes a shared television documentary can start a meaningful conversation about what you would like others to do for you as you transition.

A favor to us? Check on your elderly neighbors. Make sure they have air conditioning or a fan, and make sure they’re actually turned on – frequently, these babies of the Depression like to conserve on the energy bill – and are keeping cool and don’t need anything.

Heat can cause some real problems for those of us who don’t have the strongest constitution. And while you’re at it, visit awhile! You wouldn’t believe what wonderful stories and conversations can be had as a result of dropping by to check on someone.

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CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE The following students were named to the President’s List for the spring term. Osceola: Collin Western. St. Croix Falls: Megan Kerkow.

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS Rebecca Thayer of St. Croix Falls has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY The following students received degrees in May. Elizabeth Bethke, St. Croix Falls, received a bachelor of arts degree in English, magna cum laude. Nicholas Hoag, St. Croix Falls, received

a bachelor of science degree in management.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – EAU CLAIRE The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Osceola: Marissa Boucher, Clarissa Cleven-Peterson, Gabriel Feldt, Mariah Hamm, Madison Johnson, Emily Ollig, Carmen Paulson, Ashley Smetana, Kaylee Tracy. St. Croix Falls: Bailey Hansen, Morgan Heichel Lindgren, Thomas Schuler.

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE Justin Getschel of Osceola was named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

WEEKLY MEDITATION Some day they will know

BY MIKE FISK BONE LAKE LUTHERAN

The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.” 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 In ‘Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” there are a couple of instances where ‘Willie’ implores certain misbehaving children to come back, or to stop some activity. It’s humorous because he makes no effort to stop the child. He

simply asks them to stop and leaves the ultimate decision up to them.

Each child to whom this admonition is given refuses to listen and finds themselves in some predicament needing rescue…and expulsion from the tour.

We can laugh at those antics and choices, but we also need to be aware of the truth exhibited in human nature. The Old Testament story of Noah and the Ark is similar. In Luke 17:27, Jesus is quoted as saying “In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came and destroyed them all.”

Will it be the same for

us? Paul says that we are without excuse in our refusal to follow God. He has shown us through the heavens (which we have explained away as chance); He has shown us through his Word (which we have labeled as irrelevant stories and information); He has shown the ultimate example through his son

Jesus Christ (who we executed, not because of his crimes, but because of his refusal to follow the status quo).

One of the last things Jesus told his disciples is that someday he would return for us. The Apostle John tells us more details about this when he SEE MEDITATION, PAGE 19

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OBITUARIES

Lois H. Holt Lois H. Holt of Shafer, Minn., died unexpectedly June 19, 2016, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood.

She was 86.

Lois was born on Dec. 26, 11929, in Milwaukee, Wis., tto parents Erwin and Gen neva (Gillespie) Burdick.

S She attended many differe ent schools growing up but e eventually graduated from A Amery High School in Wisc consin. She married Jack H Holt on Oct. 8, 1951 at the St. J Joseph Rectory in Amery.

Lois and Jack spent four y years living overseas while h he was employed in consstruction. They eventually moved back to the Shafer area where Lois worked for a time at Plastic Products in Lindstrom and later in the kitchen at the St. Croix Hospital in St. Croix Falls

as well as being a homemaker. After the death of her husband Jack in 1990 she enjoyed her time traveling and took several bus tours throughout the United States. She loved knitting, crocheting and sewing and will be remembered as a very social person and loved visiting friends and family. Lois had suffered from dementia the last ten years of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Fred; sister, Sharon and husband Jack Lois is survived by her two daughters, Kolette (Roger) Leonhardt of Blaine and Kris (Paul) Elfstrom of Osceola; grandsons, Bruce and Brian (Brittany) Leonhardt; brothers and sisters-in-laws and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Memorial services were June 24 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom Family interment will take place at the Kahbakong Cemetery in Taylors Falls.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com

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

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

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Evening service 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fellowship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Mass at 11a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 a.m.

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The good grandpa FICTION BY LISA ERICSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The hearty aroma of fresh ground coffee permeated the kitchen. Ray rubbed his eyes and leaned against the counter. The smell slowly woke him. He couldn’t do much before that first cup of coffee. Empty cups in hand, he watched the coffee carafe slowly fill.

Every day started much the same for Ray and Eve for the last year. Coffee, breakfast, a walk and then chores. Today was going to be different — no, this whole week was going to be different. The grandkids were coming to stay with them for the entire week.

This was a first — a long awaited first.

Ray rubbed his face with his hands and slowly inhaled the coffee-flavored air. The kids were going to arrive around 10. Their son, Gill and his wife, Maria, had two children, two and five; the oldest a girl, named Gillian, and the baby, a boy, Sam. Maria and Gill were cautious parents. Too cautious, thought Ray. They were afraid of everything hurting or warping their children. Ray had a hard time understanding that mentality—times had changed. When he and Eve were raising Gill, he let him play outside for hours unattended and never used sunscreen or worried if what he was eating was organic. Ray laughed out loud when he remembered teaching Gill to drive the car when he was 11.

“What are you laughing at?” asked Eve, who was sitting at the kitchen table.

“Oh, nothing…just remembering Gill when he was young.” Ray said, as he poured their coffee.

He set their cups on the table and slid Eve’s cup over to her. He looked at his wife of over 40 years.

She was still beautiful. She was a thin woman with big eyes and a bright smile — always happy. Ray still wondered why she chose him. There wasn’t anything special about him, he thought. An average guy with an average job and average looks. Ray looked at his hands, they were strong, he was still a very strong man for a 67-year-old.

Both Ray and Eve had retired within the last couple years. Ray worked as an accountant his whole life. Eve stayed home with Gill until he was in junior high, then worked at the local dairy plant and volunteered with various organizations around their small town. She was the social one. Everyone knew Eve. Sometimes Ray felt intimidated by her, she could talk to anyone, Ray was shy and reserved.

“Are you ready for this?” asked Eve, interrupting Ray’s thoughts. Ready for what thought Ray, before his thoughts returned to the present.

“Yes,” he said, firmly. “I have been planning for this week for twenty years!” He felt tears prick his eyes.

Eve reached across the table and put her hand on his and held it tight. She said “Don’t worry, it will be as you always dreamed,” but his mind had drifted to all the things he had thought about over the years. He didn’t hear anything else she said. He squeezed her

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Ray’s father wasn’t any kind of a grandpa to Gill, let alone any kind of a father to Ray. He was an unhappy man who always thought that life had cheated him.

He complained when he did talk — which was rarely, and spent most of his life watching TV and drinking beer. Ray’s mom was a gem, but had a soft spot for Ray’s father that he never understood. Ray missed his mother. She died when Ray was 22. When Ray’s dad wouldn’t show up to Ray’s sports games or help out by driving him to the places he needed to go, his mother would tell him, “I’m sorry your father is this way, but always remember you don’t have to be that kind of father. You get to choose the kind of man you want to be. Nobody says you have to be mean, selfish or lazy.”

Ray kept himself busy until 9:30, then washed up again — he was nervous. He weeded the garden and dusted off Gill’s old bike in the garage for Gillian. He wondered if she had learned to ride a bike yet. He cleaned out the chicken coop, even though it had been cleaned last week. He spread the fresh sweet smelling straw in the nests. He didn’t want it to smell bad. He was afraid the kids wouldn’t be excited to gather the eggs every morning. He checked the two bee hives he and Eve still maintained since Gill had left home al-

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most 20 years ago. Gill loved beekeeping when he was young. It was a fun father son, 4-H project. Most of the honey was given away as gifts for Christmas. The rest he and Eve ate. Ray kept he chickens and the bees for the grandkids. Ray wanted to make sure there was something special about going to visit grandma and grandpa’s house.

At exactly 10 o’clock sharp the familiar white mini van pulled up the long gravel drive way. Before the van had hardly come to a stop, out jumped Gillian and ran into Ray’s open arms and he swung her into the air. She hugged him with her face pressed so hard up against Ray’s face it startled him.

“Gampa, guess what?” She shouted.

“What?” Ray said, as he put her back down on the ground.

“I get to live wiff you and gamma fow a whole week!” she said as she jumped up and down.

“Settle down, Gillian, you have to be careful with grandma and grandpa. They are getting old,” Gill said, as he winked at Ray. “Okay,” Gillian said, as she twirled in circles, so her yellow skirt would puff out. She had her dark brown hair in pig tails coming out of the sides of her head, tied in matching yellow bows. She wore a pink t-shirt that said grandpa’s girl with a picture of a big teddy bear with a little teddy bear giving each other a bear hug.

Ray helped Gill unload the car while Maria and Eve took the kids into the house. When they got everything out of the van, Ray stood looking at the massive pile of gear and wondered if they really needed all that stuff — strollers (one for Sam and for Gillian’s baby doll), a potty chair, a crib that packed away, and bags and bags of stuff.

Gill put his arm around his dad’s shoulder and said, “You’ll need it all! And I want to thank you! I can’t tell you how much this means to both of us. It is such a relief to know you will take such good care of Gill and Sam.” Ray smiled and his heart swelled. Trust is a beautiful thing.

When Gill and Maria finally left it was lunchtime.

Eve had already made Gillian’s favorite chicken salad earlier that day. It had little bow-tie pasta, chicken, dried cherries, and celery. Ray asked Gillian if there was anything special she wanted to this week.

“Gampa, I want to be a fawmer like you. Can you teach me? I want to gwow cawwots, and beets, and pumpkins — I love pumpkins and Halloween!! Dad says you awe a good fawmer,” Gillian announced, with a piece of cherry stuck in her front teeth.

Ray chuckled and started to say, “You can’t…” but then, stopped himself. An idea popped into his mind.

He smiled. Eve looked at him. She squinted her eyes and turned her head slightly to the side. Ray knew that look. It meant what are you thinking and maybe we should talk about this before you commit.”

Ray blew Eve an air kiss and said, “Gillian, I will teach you to be the best farmer — ever!”

The next day, after they collected the eggs with Sam and Grandma, Ray took Gillian to the farm store to buy seeds for their garden. They picked out all the seeds Gillian wanted: corn, carrots, peas, beets, and yellow marigolds, because they were Gillian’s favorite color. While they drove home, Ray asked Gillian to tell him everything she knew about growing vegetables. He happily listened to her chat on and on about Winnie-the-Pooh and Rabbit who had a garden and grew carrots. He glanced at her from the rear view mirror from time to time, smiling at her hand gestures and animated retellSEE ERICKSON, PAGE 9 ing of the story.

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When they got home, Gillian helped gather the gardening tools in small and large sizes from the garage.

Gillian ran to the garden and dropped the small hoe and shovel on the ground. She stood on her tipy toes and looked over the picket fence.

“Gampa, you have some weeds gwowing in thewe!” she said, as she pointed to a newly planted row of green beans, that were just beginning to sprout. “And over there, too. Can I weed them gampa?”

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Ray and Eve had planted the garden about two weeks ago. Only the beans, radishes and peas were big enough to notice. Ray thought—what harm can come from replanting the beans and radishes. They both grew really fast and he could replant them later.

Ray let Gillian pull out the beans and showed her how to hoe. They planted the seeds and watered the garden when they were done. Gillian asked how long it was going to take for the garden to grow and if they could have the carrots for dinner tomorrow. Ray explained that most gardens take a REALLY long time to grow, but Grandpa’s garden was special and that if they worked really hard and kept all the weeds out and put Grandma’s special water on it—it would be ready before it was time for Gillian to go home.

The week went by too fast. Gillian learned to ride Gill’s old bike. They went to the zoo, the science museum, and the local amusement park. Now it was Friday night. Gill would be picking up the kids on Sunday afternoon. They were all sitting outside by a warm fire, roasting marshmallows on sticks from the big willow tree in the front yard. Grandma was holding Sam on her lap and was helping him eat a S’more made with peanut butter—his favorite. He had peanut butter all over his face and hands. Gillian was roasting another marshmallow when she brought up the garden and her carrots.

“Gampa, will the cawwots be ready tomowwow? I looked at them today and they awe wealwy small.

“Yes, they will,” Ray said, sheepishly, as he looked at Eve. Eve looked at him and raised one eye brow, then furrowed her eyebrows together in a disapproving look. Ray winked at her.

“Gamma we need some of youw special water,” Gillian said.

“Oh, do you,” Eve said, looking at Ray. “Yes, we do,” Ray said, quickly. “We need the water you keep for those special times when you need your vegetables to grow really fast. You know, the secret water that YOUR grandma gave you?” Ray didn’t dare look at Eve. He knew he was in big trouble — for lying — sort of. Ray quickly changed the subject and asked if any one was thirsty and went in to the house to get some milk for the kids.

That night, after they had put the kids to bed, Ray explained his plan to Eve and apologized for not telling her sooner. He said it was like the tooth fairy or Santa Claus. She smiled and gave him a kiss. “That’s why I love you, always thinking of everyone else and trying to be the best father and grandpa.” Ray hugged her.

The next morning, Eve had a very pretty old perfume bottle sitting on the kitchen table for Gillian filled with water. When Gillian woke up, they all went out to the garden and Eve showed Gillian how to very carefully spray the tiny little plants with the special water. Ray’s heart felt like it would burst with love and gratitude as he stood there watching Eve and Gillian spray they plants. Now it was time to wait. They all went back to the house to get cleaned up and go to the park.

Later, after Gillian was sound asleep for her nap, Ray went to the co-op and bought organic carrots and beets with the green tops still on. Corn was out of the question and so were the peas. They didn’t sell corn stalks with the corn still attached or pea tendrils. He did find some yellow marigolds and left the store with a smile on his face.

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When Ray got home, he quickly went out to the garden and carefully planted the carrots, beets and marigolds. He was exhausted when he was done — maybe he was getting too old. He was dozing on the couch when Gillian came and woke him up to play paper dolls with Sam and Grandma.

When it was time to start cooking dinner, Ray told Gillian to go and pick some carrots for dinner. She opened her mouth wide and squealed a happy noise and ran out the back door forgetting to put her shoes on. She returned with dirt all over her dress, her feet covered with mud, holding bunches of carrots and beets in each hand — shouting that Grandma’s special water worked!

Ray helped Gillian clean the veggies for dinner.

They made her favorite roasted carrots and beets with onions and balsamic vinegar. Eve roasted a whole chicken and made mashed potatoes that melted in your mouth. For dessert, Eve grilled peach halves for Ray’s favorite dessert. She served them with yogurt drizzled with honey and fresh toasted pecans. It was a perfect dinner to celebrate the end of a perfect week.

Ray was very sad to see his grandchildren go. He enjoyed the week — he felt young again. He saw the world in a different way. Everything was new, even simple carrots and gardening. His mother’s voice came into his head as the mini van pulled out of the driveway, “You get to chose Ray. Make your life what you want it to be. Be the best father and grandfather — it can change everything.” Ray reached out to Eve and pulled her close and said, “I did it. I’m a good grandpa.”

“Yes, you are the best grandpa — I always knew you would be — that’s one of many reasons I married you.”

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A 26-year-old Clear Lake man was arrested June 17 after eluding pol lice for severa days. al Brent M. M Marg was w wanted in c on ne c t ion w with a local t theft and Marg M also driving with a revoked license when Clear Lake Police attempted to pull him over on the morning of June 15.

When he refused to stop, a chase ensued through the area of County Roads J and JJ that topped speeds of 100 miles per hour. After losing sight of Marg’s vehicle, the officer ended the pursuit near 55th Street and 80th Avenue.

Shortly after, the vehicle Marg was driving, a gray Dodge Dakota, was discovered crashed and abandoned in the woods near the area of 90th Avenue and 55th Street, with significant damage.

A widespread ground search involving the St. Croix County K-9 unit, Polk County Sherriff’s Department, and the Wisconsin State Patrol followed, but was unsuccessful.

By Friday afternoon, tipsters notified authorities that Marg was at his parents’ home. The parents told authorities that Marg had been there, but they believed he had left.

When police announced their presence, Marg refused to answer. He was found during a search of the home, hiding under a bed in a dark, unfinished basement.

Marg, who is currently on probation stemming from an extensive criminal history of widespread offenses, was charged June 20 with one count of felony fleeing/eluding an officer, misdemeanor theft, misdemeanor resisting an officer, failure to install ignition interlock device, and three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping.

Assistant District Attorney Ken Sortedahl requested a $5,000 cash bond during Marg’s initial appearance on Monday.

Several of Marg’s offenses are labeled “repeater.” Judge Jeffrey Anderson also noted Marg’s disregard for public safety during the June 15 incident, in which he drove upwards of 105 miles per hour to avoid police contact.

Although the District Attorney’s office requested a $5,000 cash bond, Anderson imposed a $10,000 cash bond in the case.

Marg did not have official representation during Monday’s appearance, and was counseled to seek representation given the seriousness of his charges. Unless the

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Clayton juvenile steals second car, competency hearing scheduled A competency hearing is planned later this month for 17-year-old Jess J. Scribner se o of Clayton, a after being a arrested and c charged in c on ne c t ion w with two sepScribner a arate automobile thefts since February.

Scribner’s first arrest came February 11, after allegedly stealing a pickup truck from the Foremost Farms Cheese Factory and abandoning it in a ditch near Range. He also received two forfeiture charges from local authorities in February, one for tobacco possession and another for disorderly conduct.

While out on bond after the first truck theft, Scribner was arrested again May 29. According to police reports, an anonymous caller reported that Scribner had stolen a pickup truck with a bicycle in the back, and planned to abandon the truck at Kennedy Mill Park or Ox Lake Bible Camp.

Reports indicate that while investigating the call, police encountered Scribner riding a bicycle from the scene. He reportedly told authorities he was out for a bike ride and had come from Kennedy Mill Park.

Scribner, who had the truck key in his back pocket, initially denied involvement, but then admitted to taking the truck and leaving it at Kennedy Mill Park so he could return it in the morning. Scribner was charged May 31 with taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and felony bail jumping. A cash bond of $2,500 has yet to be posted. He remains in custody at the Polk County Jail.

Scribner waived his right to a preliminary hearing on May 31, but the court did not accept the waiver. His attorney requested a competency hearing, not because of his age, but to review Scribner’s mental capacity to continue the proceedings.

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Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sherriff’s Department June 21, 2016 Megan O. Norlund, 27, Hudson was arrested June 18 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Timothy L. Sandmann, 42, Hudson was arrested June 18 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct, and Misdemeanor Bail Jumping.

Bryan D. Slaughter, 27, Maplewood, Minn. was arrested June 16 for two counts of Felony Bail Jumping, and obstructing.

Tami L. Demarr, 54, Hayward was arrested June 16 for Felony Retail Theft.

Reginale V. Cole, 43, Powder Springs, Georgia was arrested June 13 for Sexual Abuse.

Jenna S. Laqua, 18, Frederic was arrested June 14 for Obstructing.

Donald G. Sila, 55, Milltown was arrested June 17 for Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing an officer.

Dain E. Foss, 27, Osceola was arrested June 16 for OWI 2nd.

Brian A. Medek, 48, Centuria was arrested June 17 for Failure to appear.

Brent M. Marg, 26, Clear Lake was arrested June 17 for Warrant DOC, St. Croix County Warrant, and Obstructing an officer.

Debbie J. Papish Zamora, 54, Hayward was arrested June 16 for Probation Hold.

Katie M. Simpson, 21, Luck was arrested June 17 for Probation Hold and St. Croix County Warrant.

Matthew J. Wuerenma, 28, Luck was arrested June 15 for Probation Hold.

Jayme L. Ingles, 28, Osceola was arrested June 18 for Failure to appear.

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Appearance date: June 7, 2016 Sean Thomas Agan, 27, Andover, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Abdi Ali Ahmed, 27, Minneapolis, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Stephanie J. Athey, 28, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Kenneth Michael Bartz, 37, Elmwood, duty/report accident (report requirement), $200.50; unreasonable and imprudent speed, $213.10.

Edward P. Beiging Jr., 56, Stillwater, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Richard Blair Bury, 84, Chanhassen, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Barbara J. Caron, 60, Turtle Lake, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

David J. Carroll, 59, Osceola, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; operating left of center, $213.10; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Daniel Charles Clark, 51, North Saint Paul, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Dustin Joseph Coury, 33, Maplewood, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Leroy W. De Meules, 58, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Carlos Adrian Deleon Borrego, 30, Grantsburg, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Chris Jean Ehlert, 50, Maple Grove, MN, speed-

ing in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Erin Anne Fern, 45, Deer Park, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Diana J. Flodin, 54, Luck, dog at large, $100.

Johnathan Edward Fox, 43, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jesse Allen Gjerdahl, 25, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jennifer Marie Greeley, 37, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Steven Allen Gustafson, 46, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Aaron Albert Hanson, 45, Centuria, dog at large, $100.

Anthony Ray Hildebrandt, 22, Mankato, MN, fail to yield right of way from stop sign (resulting in bodily harm), $389.50; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Kristi L. Hutton, 41, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph),

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STATE OF MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SIXTH DISTRICT Court File No: 69DU-JV-16-510 SUMMONS Termination of Parental rights matter or Other Permanent Placement Determination Matter RICKY ALLEN NELSON 146 RIDGETOP LN GAINESBORO, TN 38562 In the matter of the welfare of the children of: Geraldine F. Zauhar and Ricky Allen Nelson.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 6, 2016, a Termination of Parental Rights Petition seeking to permanently sever the rights of the above-named parent(s) or another Permanency Petition seeking the permanent placement of the child(ren) of the above-named parent(s) was ¿led in the above-named court.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN COURT at the following date, time and place where a hearing regarding the Petition and the best interests of the child(ren) will be held: August 3, 2016 Admit/Deny Hearing 3:30 p.m.

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Dana B. Jackson, 23, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Terry Lee Jensen, 50, Saint Croix Falls, pleaded not guilty to OWI 1st all terrain vehicle; illegal use of all terrain vehicle on highway; operate ATV or UTV without PAC (1st); operate all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle without valid registration.

Karolyn H. Kroll, 44, Shell Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Delia Christine Labatt, 19, Cushing, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Brandon James Lawrence, 24, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Cesar Magana, 40, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Lester James Merrill, 39, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

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About the crime stories

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

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

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ORDER SETTING DEADLINE FOR FILING A CLAIM (Formal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 92 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lola M. Giebel d.o.d. November 8, 2015 A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: 1. The decedent, with date of birth November 7, 1936, and date of death, November 8, 2015, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 450 Tony Street, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020.

cause, pursuant to statute or court rule: • You are a parent to the child(ren) named in the petition; or • You are party to this proceeding pursuant to Juvenile Protection Rule 21.01 or an attorney for a party; or • You have physical custody of the child who is the subject of the Petition; or • You are a person whose presence the court believes is important to a determination concerning the best interests of the child(ren) who are the subject of the Petition.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING: • The court may conduct the hearing without you; and • The court may ¿nd that the factual allegations and statutory grounds set forth in the petition have been proved; and • The court may enter an order granting the relief requested in the petition, which may include: *Removing the child(ren) from the home of the parent or legal custodian and placing the child(ren) in foster are; *Permanently severing the parent’s rights to the child(ren) pursuant to a termination of parental rights petition; * Permanently transferring the child(ren)’s legal and physical custody to a relative; or *An order for other permanent placement of the child(ren).

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Camping cuisine Planning meals for your trip

Kayak fishing Benefits and tips for getting started

Pontoon programs Available on the St. Croix River

Poetry of nature

Park Events Wisconsin Interstate Park Schedule

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Tried and true camp food

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

“What about food?”

When preparing for the St. Croix River Association’s annual six-day paddle, this is the question people ask most often.

The first thing to do, according to the SCRA, is keep it simple.

“You’ll want to be out enjoying the sunset,” the group says, “not spending the night over a hot stove and cleaning up a lot of dishes.”

But leaving the thoughts of gourmet eating for home doesn’t let you off the hook for making a plan. Jot down ideas for each meal, then reexamine your list while considering how difficult those meals will be to prepare with limited resources.

“Just add water” is a winning philosophy, the group says. If you want pancakes, pre-measure all the dried ingredients and bag it at home in meal size quantities.

This makes for minimal packaging and minimal

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“With some forethought, you’ll eat some pretty tasty meals without a lot of fuss,” the group says.

Consider how much waste you’ll create, since most campsites require visitors to pack out trash.

The SCRA also asks paddlers to avoid bringing anything in a glass container, lest a cut from a broken bottle or jar spoil someone’s trip.

A few staples the SCRA brings to the campsite: cook stoves, a grill, pots and pans, utensils, salt and pepper and oil.

If wild animals are a concern, hang food out of reach in a sturdy bag overnight. (During the paddle, the SCRA stores food items and trash in a transport vehicle.)

Don’t forget snacks Energy bars, nuts, dried fruit and candy that won’t melt are good choices for camping, paddling and hiking. And pack some powdered Gatorade to carry on your adventure.

“Some of us forgo a lunch for snacking on the river,” the group says.

“We love gorp.” (See sidebar for gorp ideas.)

Meal Ideas Look for or assemble dried meals, says the SCRA. They are light, take up little space and provide calories. Bulk sections at natural food stores often carry dried soups, hummus and other mixes. Outdoor retailers including REI carry freeze-dried meals. And wandering through the aisles of the grocery store will typically reveal several “just add water” or “open the can and heat” meals.

Breakfast: Try instant oatmeal, cream of wheat or grits. Powdered milk works in these if you want more protein.

Granola bars, breakfast bars and bagels with peanut butter all travel well.

Lunch: Mix and match a bagel, tortilla, pita or other sturdy bread with hummus, pouch tuna, peanut butter or Nutella. Finish it off with

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packaged snack crackers and cheese, apples, dried fruit, pretzels, a slim Jim, cheese sticks, Fig Newtons or animal crackers.

Dinner: Canned meats work well if you need animal protein. Macaroni and cheese with tuna is a favorite – oil can be substituted for butter. Soups, pasta, rice with beans, ramen noodles and flavored potato mixes are popular choices. Couscous with dried fruit or veggies and canned meat is also tasty.

“After a full day on the river,” the group says, “anything you cook is going to taste good.”

Making great gorp No one seems to know exactly where the name comes from, but whether it stands for “good old raisins and peanuts” or “granola, Os, raisins and peanuts,” gorp is a trail classic.

Make a big batch and pack in daily serving sizes to bring on the trail or the water. Everyone has their own nutritional and taste-related needs, these mix ideas are without set ratios or measurements.

Old School: Peanuts, raisins, M&Ms. Simple and Sophisticated: Almonds, dried cherries, M&Ms, sea salt, cinnamon.

Savory Seeds: Almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper.

Tropical: Cashews, Brazil nuts, dried mango, coconut flakes, banana chips.

Raw Energy: Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, dried apricots, dried cranberries.

Fall Flavors: Pecans, dried apples, maple granola, pumpkin seeds, nutmeg, cinnamon.

Power Mix: Goji berries, pistachios, dried blueberries, flax seeds, M&Ms. Nuts for Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, raisins.

Beachy: Macadamia nuts, Mango, dried pineapple, coconut flakes.

PB&J: Peanuts, dried strawberries, peanut butter M&Ms, shredded wheat cereal.

Exotic: Peanuts, raisins, puffed rice, pretzels, curry powder, chili powder.

Spicy and Savory: Almonds, wasabi peas, sesame seeds, dried ginger, Chex cereal.

Movie Night: Popcorn, peanuts, M&Ms, dried cranberries.

Monkey Munch: Banana chips, peanuts, sea salt, almonds, M&Ms, raisins, coconut flakes.

Cereal Lover: Bran flakes, shredded wheat cereal, puffed rice, granola, cashews, dried cherries, dried cranberries, dried blueberries.

Cajun Blend: Almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sea salt, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper.

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As you wind down from the stress of packing up and driving to the cottage or campsite, stay safe on land and water this summer with these tips.

Boats and Cabins * Always wear a personal flotation device and never consume alcohol while operating any vehicle. * Make sure that certified carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms are properly installed outside all sleeping areas. * When opening your cabin for the season, carefully inspect all appliances and electrical cords for damage from rodents or insects. * Ensure boats and cabins are equipped with proper emergency safety equipment, including first aid kits and fire extinguishers.

CO and Smoke Alarms * Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.

To prevent CO poisoning, fuel-burning equipment should only be used in well-ventilated areas.

* Test each unit at least once a month because the threat doesn’t take a vacation. * Change the batteries at least twice a year. A good routine is to change them at the same time you reset your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. * Be sure to use the correct type of batteries. * Follow the manufacturer’s detailed operating instructions.

Camping stoves and lanterns * Fuel-burning equipment such as stoves, lanterns and cookers should only be lit outdoors and at least nine feet from tents, combustible materials and vehicles. * Before use, carefully inspect parts for leaks, blockages or damage. * Keep flammable clothing (and eyebrows) away from open flames, and carefully monitor children and pets around fuel burning devices. * Before packing up equipment, make sure it is completely turned off and cool to the touch.

Have a great and safe summer -- and don’t forget the bug spray and sunscreen.

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Why fish from a kayak?

Kayak fishing checklist

BY ANDREW STERN SPECIAL TO THE SUN

The folks I talk to who try kayak fishing are hooked, literally. Think about it: It’s much cheaper than fishing from a motor boat, and a kayak allows you access to small lakes and shallow bays that motor boats can’t maneuver in.

Other benefits to kayak fishing are that it’s easy to transport, you can launch from nearly anywhere, kayaks are easier and cheaper to store, it’s better for the environment (than gas motors), kayaks are quieter so you can potentially sneak up on fish, it’s a lot of fun, and it’s a way to get some exercise while fishing.

There is nothing better than being right on the water. Imagine reeling in your first fish from that position and you might see why kayak fishing is on the rise.

If you don’t own a kayak, try renting one to see which model you prefer.

Your options are the recreational “sit in” kayaks or the special made “sit on top” kayaks, ideal for fishing. Once you try out both models, you can purchase the style that best fits your needs.

Local kayak shops are your best bet to try and demo different kayaks before you purchase.

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in detail the ways you hope to use the kayak (recreationally, fishing, whitewater, etc.). And you might seek out a local fishing guide for tips on kayak fishing such as the best places in your area to fish, what kayak to buy, what gear to use, and the type of fish you

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What do you need to start kayak fishing? Here are the basics: Kayak - This is an obvious starting point. Kayaks specifically designed for fishing are generally more stable and come with storage and accessory rails for your gear. For quality fishing kayaks, you may want to consider brands such as Native, Jackson, Wilderness, Pescador and Lure.

Paddle - A good paddle is your means of movement on the water. My advice here is to buy the best paddle you can afford. Better paddles are lighter, have a flexible shaft, and the most durable blades.

A lighter and better paddle will help you avoid fatigue and will be easier on your shoulders and arms in the long run.

Safety gear - Make sure you have a comfortable PFD (personal flotation device), safety whistle, sun protection, visibility flag and light if you’ll be out in the dark. Other safety gear could include a knife and length of rope for emergencies. A cooler with water and some snacks will keep you hydrated and your energy up.

Tackle crate - Most kayak anglers use a standard milk crate on the back of the kayak to hold tackle bags or boxes and other necessities. You can also add some very inexpensive rod holders to the crate to hold your rods. There are some high-end crates or crate kits available, but almost any milk crate will work just fine.

Fishing tackle - One of the great challenges in kayak fishing is planning and selecting what you can actually fit on your boat out on the water.

Rods, reels, and your favorite Yum, Booyah, Bomber, Bandit, Cotton Cordell, and Smithwick lures should cover most of your bass catching needs.

Take care in choosing what you pack, there’s not room for everything!

Anchor - For some, you may want to have a tool to help you hold position in wind or light current.

In medium to heavy current it’s safer to avoid anchoring.

Camera - You never know what you’ll see on the water. The stealthy nature of a kayak means you will observe animals in a way you’ve never been able to see them before. Keep a visual record of your adventures and the fish you catch.

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NPS offers weekly pontoon programs on the St. Croix River Join a National Park Ranger for an evening program on the St. Croix River this summer!

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System, is offering weekly programs via pontoon boat on the St. Croix River on Monday and Thursday evenings this summer. Along with sharing information about the 2016 National Park Service Centennial these presentations will explore the natural history of the Stillwater Islands area north of Stillwater, Minnesota, and the interactions that people have had with the river through time. This stretch of river features narrow, tree-covered sand islands lined by steep limestone bluffs.

These programs are free and open to

adults and children 13 and over. Reservations are required due to space limitations and are limited to four people per reservation. Call (715) 483-2275 to reserve a seat.

Programs begin on July 7 and times vary throughout the summer. Each program is 1 ½ hours in length. Life jackets will be provided and must be worn during this program.

The programs will begin at the Boom Site Wayside Area on Highway 95, three miles north of downtown Stillwater.

For a complete listing of programs and events celebrating the National Park Service Centennial on the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers, go to: https://www.stcroixriverassociation. org/centennial/

Poetry of nature Birds sing to river, I finally stop talking, And hear the song too.

Balancing in the water on one leg, I push off and climb into the kayak behind him. He is a bundle of movement and energy, never resting and never quiet. His child-sized paddle bumps mine on almost every stroke, splashing water into our laps.

“Let’s stop there and explore!”

“No, we just stopped ten minutes ago.”

“Let’s stop there and explore!”

“No, we just stopped eleven minutes ago.”

Then, we round a bend into a backwater channel and suddenly he is calm.

He tucks his oar into the nose of the kayak and leans back against my chest.

A great blue heron flies up from the tall grass along the river’s edge, barely clearing our heads.

“Is this an ancient place?” he asks dreamily, “Did people live here long ago?”

I tell him about the American Indian tribes that still live near the St. Croix, and how they once moved from place to place with the changing seasons, catching fish from the river and harvesting wild rice in places where it grew. I tell him that the river is ephemeral – it existed before glaciers covered the land and it exists again today. Finally, I stop talking too and only birds’ sweet melodies dance in the summer air.

What does it mean to be a federally designated Wild and Scenic River?

What does it mean to be a National Park? Certainly both titles come with a degree of authority and implied importance. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, passed in 1968, sought to protect “selected rivers of the Nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that they and their immediate environments shall be protected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.”

Our St. Croix River was one of only eight in the nation selected for this honor when the act was created (at first only the Upper St. Croix, north of Taylors Falls was designated, then the Lower St. Croix was added in 1972). Now, the national system protects 12,709 miles of 208 rivers, which may sound like a lot, but is actually less than one-quarter of one percent of all rivers in the United States.

Our National Parks Service is cele-

brating a centennial anniversary this year – 100 years since the agency was created to preserve “unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.”

Yellowstone, the world and our nation’s oldest national park, was created even earlier in 1872. Today the system covers 84 million acres and 410 sites, including parks, monuments, preserves, recreation areas and seashores. National parks have been called America’s best idea and writer and historian Wallace Stegner said that, “they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.”

The five national parks in Minnesota include the St Croix National Scenic Riverway, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Voyageurs National Park, Pipestone National Monument and Grand Portage National Monument.

But, what does it actually mean that the St. Croix is both a Wild and Scenic River and a National Park? Is it merely a bureaucratic designation for the government to manage? I think most people would agree that the river’s value is so much more than just words written on a piece of paper by congressmen long ago. The river brings life to fish and wildlife, fragile ecosystems and local communities. Also, it is a place where we can leave behind the busyness of modern life and experience the song of nature. It’s a source of inspiration for poets and artists – a place where mysteries still exist. Thousands of years ago the St. Croix River flowed and thousands from now it will continue to flow. That it is designated as a Wild and Scenic River and National Park means that we have the privilege to visit and enjoy this ancient place while we are here.

Learn more about the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway at: www.nps. gov/sacn.

Learn more about protecting, restoring and celebrating the river at: www. stcroixriverassociation.org.

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INTERSTATE PARK Naturalist Programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Family Fun! Dropin activities between 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles.

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

Friday, July 1 Recipe for a Pothole, 3 p.m. at the Pothole Trail sign.

Join the naturalist for a guided hike around the Pothole Trail to learn about the makings of Interstate Park’s natural wonders.

Saturday, July 2 Snakes! 1 p.m. at the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles. Meet Copper the Fox snake and Bintu the Ball python. Learn some fascinating facts about snakes and bring home a crafted makeand-take snake of your own.

The Eagles of Eagle Peak, 3 p.m. at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in

the Pines Group Camp.

Hike to Eagle Peak to view the nest of our resident pair of bald eagles with a spotting scope.

Learn their life history while watching for activity around the nest.

Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night, 7 p.m. at the Ice Age Center classroom.

Owls are among the most successful predators of the night because of their wonderful adaptations.

Learn all about them, and meet Aztec, a live South American Spectacled owl.

Sunday, July 3 Tropical Treasures, 1 p.m. at the Beach House at Lake O’ the Dalles.

Many of the birds we call “ours” reside in Mexico, Central or South America for much of the year.

Learn more about them and also meet Chica, a rescued Mexican parrot that is critically endangered in its native habitat.

Hike to Horizon Rock, 3 p.m. at the Horizon Rock Trail sign near the Ice Age Center. Enjoy a short hike down to Horizon Rock - named for the incredible view-and hear some of the park’s amazing history.

Lizards, Wizards & Dragons, 7 p.m. at the Ice Age Center classroom. View several live lizards up close. Learn about the species we have in Wisconsin and use your artistic skill to color drawings of lizards and dinosaurs.

Fun for the whole family!

Monday, July 4, Independence Day Ancient Trails of Fire and Ice, 9 a.m. at the Pothole Trail sign. Learn about ancient geology on a beautiful hike around the Pothole Trail.

Watchable Wildlife Around Lake O’ the Dalles, 1 p.m. at the lake side of the Beach House.

Learn what makes the lake unique and watch for signs of wildlife on a 1-mile hike around Lake O’ the Dalles.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on WI Hwy 35 just ½-mile south of Hwy 8.

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Sontag homers to keep hot streak alive County expands

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Osceola Braves picked up their eighth win in their last 10 games on Saturday, June 18, when they defeated the St. Paul Mudhens at Oakey Park by a score of 3-2.

The Braves utilized their bullpen in a pitching battle that yielded just 11 total hits. Braves hurlers combined to give up just four of them.

Earning the “W” was Devin

White, who pitched three scoreless innings and scattered three hits and two strikeouts. Noah Berger and Andrew Salewski each pitched two innings and combined to allow just one hit and one run. Christian Zellner earned the save after one inning on the mound that included two strikeouts and a walk.

Mark Sontag brought the big bat and secured an Osceola lead when he drilled a two run home run in the three-run third inning. Six Braves finished with one hit each.

“(It was a) good week, with three wins after a disappointing previous week (with two league losses),” said Osceola Manager Mike Tetzlaff. “By design, we used four pitchers Saturday night that needed work, and they did really well. We currently are seeing good pitching and defense with our hitters producing as well. We certainly want to keep playing the way we did this week.”

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Braves slug Spooner, 12-1

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A huge fifth inning sealed a 12-1 win for the Osceola Braves baseball team against Spooner at Oakey Park on June 17.

Jared Dettmann picked up the win, striking out eight batters and allowing just three hits and one run in five innings. Christian Zellner pitched a no hitter in the final two innings and struck out two batters.

Mark Sontag set the tone in the

first inning when he led off with a single and scored on a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to deep centerfield

by Frankin Cruz. Brady Flaherty, Tyler Lueck and Cory Albertson each added another run in the second inning to pad the Braves’ lead.

Spooner finally broke through for a run in the top of the fifth inning, only to have Osceola answer with eight runs in the bottom of the inning.

Stephen Albertson ripped a big RBI double with one out to light the fire under the Braves, and

Cory Albertson kept that fire burning with an RBI triple three batters later. Stephen Albertson also doubled in his second at bat of the inning.

Mark Sontag, Dave Measner, Stephan Alberson and Cory Albertson each finished with three hits for the Braves, and all nine of the Osceola starters recorded at least one hit as Osceola racked up 18 hits in the game.

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ATV access

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

More ATV trails will be linked after the county approved new routes on county roads last week.

In Osceola, these include Highway M from 200th Street to Nye Lane, MM from 90th Avenue to 90th Avenue, K from Big Lake Drive to Highway M, and F from Highway MM to 210th Street. Routes were also added in Milltown, Luck, Balsam Lake and other municipalities. No routes were added in Dresser, St. Croix Falls or Amery.

ATVs and UTVs will be driven on the extreme right of the paved surface, will follow speed limits and will only operate during daylight hours (including the half hour before sunrise or after sunset) from April 1 through Dec. 1.

SCOREBOARD OSCEOLA BRAVES June 29: Menomonie, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

July 10: Ellsworth, 1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

July 23: Bay City, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Aug. 6: Hudson, 7 p.m.

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don’t think we could have gotten one more thing into the Fish Whisperer’s old red Lund. Somewhere on the 6,392 acre wilderness Wisconsin flowage was a campsite for us. As we slid the old boat off the trailer I was glad to see that it didn’t sink. As Jon pulled parked his vehicle and trailer into the full parking lot I pulled the boat off to the side so the next boat could land.

Conversations at boat launches are easy. One group usually wants to gather information while the other group wants to show off their catch. people heading in said every one Wild River The of the 30 free campsites on Willow Trails Reservoir was full. It was Father’s Day weekend and nice weather. I Jim Bennett questioned my decision to not go to Turtle-Flambeau Flowage with its 60 campsites after I heard that.

Plans two was to quickly go to Cedar Falls Campground just down the road and get a site before they were all filled. We got the third to last site and set up camp near flush bathrooms, showers, fish cleaning station and electric for $20 a night. My son Josh arrived with two kayaks and gear. Once his tent was set we launched.

Jon left us in his wake as Josh and I explored the North Channel heading into the north end of Willow Flowage with its dark water and an undeveloped shoreline. I was looking for walleyes, Josh was seeking smallmouth and Jon was out to catch supper.

Josh got blanked, Jon caught a little smallmouth and I dropped my backup pole into the lake, something I

had never done in my life!

The next day after sausage and eggs we used Jon’s boat to pull us out to the lake and went off in different directions. Our plan was to hit the regular first weed lines, islands and rocky areas, but dark high water and a huge mayfly hatch made fishing difficult. Armed with GPS units and fishing electronics we checked out the hotspots. Josh got blanked; I got a hammer handle pike and a nice perch. Jon found a secret a spot.

“I watched some people fishing right in the grass along shoreline and it looked like they were catching walleyes,” said Jon. Jon was no fool and as soon as they left he moved in and caught three 14” walleyes . . . boom, boom, boom, but the size limit was 15 inches.

Jon christened the grass “walleye grass,” but it looked to me like reed canary grass, often used to establish shorelines. We headed in for lunch and planned to return for the evening fish in Jon’s boat.

Back at Jon’s secret spot I got a walleye on my first cast with a yellow marabou jig tipped with a leech and then another, both 14”. Both times as Josh reached for the net he had fish hit his jig and lost them both while landing my fish. Jon boated a pair of 16” walleyes for supper. I caught a half dozen just under size walleyes before a small pike destined for the frying pan hit. Josh lost a few more before he finally landed an “eye”. That night Jon made a fish fry that anyone would have loved!

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

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4th of July, play it safe

The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate our nation’s birthday with family and friends. It’s also a good time to remember some safety tips during this holiday weekend.

“We all enjoy celebrating the birth of our nation with family and friend,” says Major General Don Dunbar, Adjutant General and Wisconsin’s Homeland Security Advisor. “Cookouts and fireworks are part of the fun for many Americans. However, make sure you’re thinking about safety first when you’re enjoying the day.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the weeks surrounding the July 4th holiday. Officials say many of the fireworks accidents could have been prevented: Most injuries were burns to hands, fingers, head, legs and arms.

One-third of the injuries were to children under the age of 15 years old.

74% of injured were male.

Sparklers are the number one cause of burns around the July 4th holiday.

Fire and safety officials recommend the following safety tips when lighting fireworks: Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Adults igniting the fireworks should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.

Only buy legal fireworks from reliable sellers.

Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.

Always have water ready in case of a fire (a garden hose or a bucket).

Light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry leaves and flammable materials.

Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

Never throw or point fireworks at other people or animals.

Keep your pets indoors to reduce the risk that they will run loose and get injured. Many animals have very sensitive ears and can be stressed or frightened by fireworks.

Also remember to play it safe over the holiday: Drink plenty of water and limit your alcohol and caffeine intake.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked car. Even with the windows cracked open, temperatures inside a vehicle can reach over 100 degrees in minutes.

Have an emergency kit in your vehicle. It should include a first-aid kit, bottled water and some energy bars. A car adaptor for your cell phone is also a good idea in case you need to call for help.

Learn about the latest traffic and road conditions by contacting 511 Wisconsin. This information, along with live traffic cameras and traffic alerts, can be accessed on the 511 Wisconsin system, which includes a free mobile app, @511WI on Twitter, or at www.511wi. gov.

When attending various parades, fireworks displays and other gatherings, if you see something suspicious, remember to contact law enforcement. If you “See Something, Say Something”.

FIREWORKS: Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics paint sky with fire FROM PAGE 2

erything goes right – and most of the time it does – the shell explodes mid-air and the crowd ooohs and aaahs.

Modern technology means fireworks are set off via computer, but shows are not completely preplanned, said Marchio.

“It’s not like you start a button and it goes,” he explained. “I’ll judge the crowd. If they’re cheering for a certain shell I’ll wait. If they seem a little bored I’ll hit multiple shells to liven things up a little bit.”

What keeps him coming back?

“It’s the reaction you get from the crowd when things go right,” said Marchio. “It’s being close – the smoke and the chest thumpers,

you can feel them when they detonate. And the

‘Fireworks engage the right and the left brain...it’s chemistry and physics, but also light and sound.’

Dr. Gregory Glavan NLP member and media coordinator camaraderie with all the people we’ve met doing it.”

Evan Johnson contributed reporting for this article.

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An Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics volunteer shows off a 5-inch shell.

COUNTY: Polk Co. in good shape, but recession could be near FROM PAGE 1

tered the economic landscape.”

Housing prices continue to improve, giving reason for optimism, said Frey. And although equalized values have been slow to recover, Frey expects a sizeable increase this August, which will help lower the tax rate (though it will not lower actual tax dollars paid).

Revenue from sales tax reached record levels in 2015, approaching 2.9 million, which Frey attributed to increased vehicle sales and a surge in tourism as disposable incomes have increased.

But Frey’s report also included a warning.

The national economy has been expanding for 84 months, he said, and the nation is likely to see some kind of economic contraction soon. Since 1945, the record length of economic recovery was the decade from 1991 to 2001 – 120 months.

“Historically, what’s come up has always gone down,” he told the Polk County Board.

Financially, the county is in a safe position to handle a mild recession, said Frey.

After years of spending more

than it brought in, the county has been saving small amounts for the last six years.

And it’s been paying off debt.

Right now, Polk County owes about $13.1 million, down from more than $18 million last year.

Next January, that number will

‘Historically, what’s come up has always gone down...Our finances are in pretty good shape. We can manage through a modest recession’ Dana Frey Polk County Administrator be$ 9.6 million. After paying off 27 percent of its debt this year, the county is scheduled to pay the rest of its existing debt in the next five years.

Reserve funds have been growing too. Last year, expenditures were roughly $899,000 below budget and revenue was $236,000 above, bringing the general fund balance to $9.2 million.

“Our finances are in pretty good shape,” said Frey. “We can manage through a modest recession.”

New highway building Frey is also recommending that the county build a new shop and storage building for its highway department.

“I wouldn’t bring my car to that shop,” he said, showing the county board a picture of the current workroom. “I’d run from it. …

It’d be a great Halloween haunted house, except it’s too dangerous for the kids.”

Calling the current building old, obsolete, potentially dangerous and inefficient, Frey said the county could fund the new building without raising taxes.

Budgeting The new highway shop was among top priorities set by county board members last week in preparation for planning next year’s budget.

Also top on the list: increasing tourism and recreational opportunities, addressing substance abuse, strategizing to improve transportation infrastructure and improving internet and phone services in the county’s most rural areas.

RECORDS: Probable cause and Polk County court FROM PAGE 10

Kurt Wayne Mitthun, 18, Taylors Falls, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jason F. Nelson, 24, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Doris E. Nihiser, 93, Amery, failure to yield right of way, $175.30.

Travis V. Ovsak, 31, Luck, inattentive driving, $114.50.

Toni J. Petersen, 18, Webster, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Kelsey Terris Philemon, 27, Lac Du Flambeau, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Erion M. Priebe, 16, Centuria, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Jessy A. Rivard, 35, Star Prairie, spilling waste load on/along highway, $200.50.

Courtney C. Schommer, 25, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

John Manfred Schroeder, 45, Clayton, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Russell A. Shingleton, 38, Amery, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Mark A. Sveback, 35, Amery, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operate without valid license (1ast violation), $200.50.

Anthony Howard Thole, 39, Woodbury, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Ethan E. Thomas, 23, Luck, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle without

insurance.

Laura Kay Utgard, 25, New Richmond, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Lisa Marie Vang-Reddig, 34, Luck, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Allison Marie Wadsen, 49, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Benjamin Edward Wielnski, 23, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $385.50.

Polk County Marriage Licenses June 21, 2016 Adam J. Pool and Charlene R. Shepherd were issued a marriage license on June 12, 2016.

Austin D. Lehman and Sar-

ah A. Orf were issued a marriage license on June 14, 2016.

Brian S. Clymer and Ashley L. Hochman were issued a marriage license on June 14, 2016.

Stephen M. Kaus and Janelle K. Yonker were issued a marriage license on June 15, 2016.

Jonathon A. Viebrock and Heather R. Howard were issued a marriage licsense on June 15, 2016.

Eric C. Hannigan and Katie K. Gramse were issued a marriage license on June 16, 2016.

Joshua T. Schmidt and Natasha L. Rehbein were issued a marriage license on June 16, 2016.

Robin A. Hougdahl and Lisa M. Vonderharr were issued a marriage license on June 16, 2016.

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HONOR ROLL

BIRTHS

St. Croix Falls High School Honor Roll Ninth grade: Emma Aguilar, Collin Anderson, Corlin Anderson, Gavin Baker, Lauren Borst, Caitlin Carsley, Tyler Cooper, Daniel Crandall, Antonia Danielson, Anthony DeLuca, Anja Erickson, Isabella Gatten, Joseph Gorres, Lucia Herman, Isiah Hoggatt, Whitney Johnson, Anna Klein, David Koch, Jacob McKinven, Ella Middleton, William Radinzel, Andrija Radivojevic, Sean Schaber, Briza Schuler, Gabriel Shoop. Hannah Tacheny-Riemenschneider, Alyssa Tucker, Mirabelle Vezina, Adam Vossen.

10th grade: Haley Appel, Sawyer Brice, Samuel Butler, Kalli Christenson, Lucas Clark, Tyler Cook, Alaina Driscoll, Rachel Easland, Halden Edwards, Megan Eighmy, Mountain Falls, Caleb Gearhart,

St. Croix Falls Middle School Honor Roll Fifth grade: Cade Anderson, Brady Belisle, Adam Briggs, Tristan Caroon, Alexis Chaffee, Kaden Clark, Summer Cole, Bryn Connors, Mykayla Eighmy, Gabrielle Erickson, Emma Fischer, Azalea Frokjer, Evan Gudmunsen, Emily Hahn, Megan Hendrickson, Laura Hutton, Nolan Imhoff, Aleah Jensen, Josie Johnson, Katelyn Kozak, Avery Krzystofiak, Grant Kuenkel, Sydnei Larson, Jacob Launderville, Drew Lessman, Madison Lucas, Joseph Marshall, Brianna McCurdy, Bryce McCurdy, Maureen Miller, Joseph Murtaugh, Tyler Olson, Kaleb Palmer, Kylie Peterson, Ciara Roberson, Brockston Sawicki, Michael Shannon, Dylan Smith, Adam Waak, Miles Wilson, Abigail Wynne.

Sixth grade: Sidrah Edwards, Minna Flom, Ashley Funk, Sam Glenna, Natalie Gorres, Lauren

Katherine Herrick, Samuel Hoefler, Jameson Kahl, Grace Klein, Leona Launderville, Rick Loomis, Addie McCurdy, Jennifer Oestreich, Annalise Parks, Abigayle Paulson, Alyssa Paulson, Marko Radivojevic, Gabrielle Sawicki, Claire Scharfenberg, Joshua Skallet, Madison Smith, Tyler Smith, Madelyn Stelton, Serendipity Swanstrom-Stage, Brooke Thaemert, Grace Wallace, Amanda Wittman.

11th grade: Noah Berg, Michael Breault, Alyssa Brown, Marissa Chamberlin, Lily Dillman, Erin Gray, Sophia Gutzmer, Tyler Henk, Taylor Jacobson, Alex Johnson, Tae-won Kang, Ella Kerkow, Katherine Kopp, Kevin Koshiol, Matthew LaMirande, Leah Lyman, Jacob Murphy, Lyndsey Nelson, Maria Oachs, Jeremiah Peer, Olivia Peer, Riley Peltz-Whipple, Kristin Petherbridge, Alyssa Ro-

ettger, Korey Schlaeger, Maxwell Stanze, Ruthie Stewart, Brooke Swenson, Momone Yokota, Courtney Zehm.

12th grade: Sophia Aguilar, Elizabeth Aleshire, Dionigi Aluni, Victoria Anderberg,Orianna Blesi, Madalyn Bollig, Jeremy Cermin, Shelby Cook, Jarett Dowd, Madison Eighmy, Bailey Ewald, Solomon Falls, Natalie Fisk, Alyson Frey, Treven Gearhart, Logan Hansen, Reagan Hoverman, Jake Johnson, Grace Kessler, Sophie Klein, Abigail Kubesh, Jaylyn Lammert, Dalton Langer, Steven Lattin, Mariah Loiselle, Samantha Mackenburg, Erin Mevissen, Casey Mikl, Rebecca Nelson, Jocelyn Ornelas, Hannah Peltier, Johnathan Petherbridge, Sadie Rau, Madison Snyder, Bailey Tran, Joseph Ward, Emma Wondra, Hannah Yira.

Hoverman, Melissa Jones, Maya Kazmierski, Julia Kloos, Lindsey Koch, Addie Koenig, Jordan Lee, Keiran Mandera, Owen McDonough, Kaylee Miron, Avery Mysicka, Lauren Olson, Hayden Prokop, Aidan Ruona, Cole Rutledge, Natalie Ryan, Oliver Schmidt, Jack Skallet, Kadence Soper, Tobias Sotis, Adonis Stepp, Ella Waterworth, Alise Wiehl, Courtney Young.

Seventh grade: Maya Appel, Marek Arneson, Bennett Bergmann, Grace Bergstrom, Faith Blauert, Ella Bobzin, Layton Borst, Ellen Brice, Payton Christenson, Zack Clark, Emma Cooper, Joseph DeLuca, Olivia Durushia, Greta Erickson, Tanner Gaffey, Seth Gudmunsen, Callie Halstrom, Morgan Hildreth, Abigail Jensen, Josey Kahl, Haidyn Larson, Jared Lessman, Emma Mandera, Emily McCurdy, Olivia Miron, Tyler Moryn, Nathan Murtaugh, Ann Nelson, Lucia Neumann, Tyler Park, Evelyn Parson, Mason Peer, Samantha Potvin, Kyrsten Rehberg, Gwyneth Schaffer, MaKen-

na Shannon, Sienna Shoop, Angel Sommer, Reyna Stenberg, Samuel Wilson, Ellinora Wondra.

Eighth grade: Christina Anderson, Hope Anderson, Jaydah Bain, Nickolas Betterley, Jordan Braund, Garrett Brown, Hannah Cross, Samuel Dreger, Jenna Driscoll, Azalea Edwards, Boden Enochs, Derek Fisk, Declan Greenquist, Jakob Hansen, Riley Henk, Carly Herrick, Riley Holsclaw, Carver Hoverman, Sidney Hoverman, Colby Hutton, Madisen Jensen, Noah Kazmierski, Jack Kessler, Trevor LaMirande, Isabella Langer, Brooke Larson, Emily Lauderville, Alexis Miller, Frances Miller, Alex Mysicka, Andrew Opel, Kullan Parks, Jessica Peterson, Connor Pruden, Mara Riley, Aryn Rode, Logan Ross, Dan Rutledge, Nick Sedok, Colten Snyder, Mitchell Steele, Madison Stensven, Luke Thaemert, David Tompsett, Alyssa Tran, Clayton VanBuskirk, Claire Wallace, Arianna White, John Wiehl, Anthony Will, Beth Wittmann.

Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain summer supply The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.

Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross

blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.

“Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose 7-year-old daughter Audrey requires frequent transfusions.

Audrey was born with Diamond Blackfan anemia, a rare condition where her body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my

daughter at this very moment. Without blood, my little angel would not be with us today.”

To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 1-5, 2016, will receive a limited-edition Red Cross lunch cooler, while supplies last.

Donors of all blood types are needed now.

Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood. org or calling 1-800-RED

CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Bloodmobiles in Polk County: Amery 7/12/2016: 10 a.m. 4 p.m., Willow Ridge Healthcare, 400 Deronda St. Osceola 7/6/2016: 12:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., Osceola High School, 1111 Oakridge Drive St Croix Falls 7/8/2016: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wal-Mart, 2212 Glacier Drive Star Prairie 7/12/2016: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 415 Bridge Ave.

OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin June 17, 2016: A girl, Chloe May Jacobson, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, to Jessica Nosbish and Blake Jacobson, Osceola.

June 18, 2016: A girl, Skylar Lynn Meyer, weighing 7 pounds 5.5 ounces, to Deborah and Michael Meyer, Osceola.

June 23, 2016: A boy, Sterling K-Floyd Miller, weighing 8 pounds .2 ounces, to Ann and Kevin Miller, Balsam Lake.

ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin June 5, 2016: A girl, Addison Anna Tollefson, weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces, to Sherice Hartley and Brandon Tollefson, St. Croix Falls.

June 9, 2016: A boy, Jaden John Larsen, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, to Abby and Josh Larsen, Grantsburg.

June 16, 2016: A girl, Violet Lynn Rivard, weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces, to Brett and Kyle Rivard, Taylors Falls, Minn.

June 16, 2016: A girl, Mae Lillian Perry, weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces, to Hannah and Adam Perry, Taylors Falls, Minn.

June 17, 2016: A boy, Louis David Jacobson, weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces, to Grace and Andrew Jacobson, Lindstrom, Minn.

June 18, 2016: A girl, Lillian Grace Cunningham, weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces, to Ellen Bennett and Nick Cunningham, Lindstrom, Minn.

June 19, 2016: A boy, Paxton Aiden Cross, weighing 9 pounds 10 ounces, to Ashley and Jordan Cross, St. Croix Falls.

June 20, 2016: A boy, Carlin James Christofferson, weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces, to Melissa Horwarth and Kollin Christofferson, Chetek.

June 20, 2016: A boy, Nolan Daniel Alexander, weighing 10 pounds, to Rochelle Bloger and David Alexander, Dresser.

June 21, 2016: A boy, Dakoda Gregory Erickson, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces, to Lora and Irric Erickson, Grantsburg.

June 22, 2016: A girl, Farrah Mae Koenig, weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces, to Gina Mantovani and Lucas Koenig, St. Croix Falls.

June 22, 2016: A girl, Annabelle Lee Lipe, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces, to Patty and Chris Lipe, Siren.

Position: 2nd Shift Quality Inspector McNally Industries is seeking a highly motivated, 2nd shift Quality Inspector capable of ensuring product compliance through the use of dimensional, optical, coordinate measurement techniques and through detailed review of process documentation.

This position requires a detail oriented candidate with experience over a range of activities including dimensional, first article, receiving and CMM inspection.

Additionally applicants should possess: • Ability to interpret product requirements to industry specifications and certifications.

• Remain detail oriented in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in blue print reading, including GD&T. • Ability to operate CMM with little supervision.

• Experience working with various precision measuring tools.

• Ability to work within a Quality system which requires detailed documentation.

• Knowledge of DOD and/or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.

McNally Industries offers competitive wages and a full benefit package, including health, dental, life and short term disability insurance and 401K. EOE—women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Send resume to: hr@mcnally-industries.com or HR Dept., McNally Industries, 340 W. Benson Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840, fax 715-463-5261.

Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

LPN Position – Evening Shift 2:30-10:45pm Part Time, including every other weekend 6 shifts every two weeks Starting Wage: $20.89 Benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc.

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CNA– Part Time Positions Various Shifts We will pay for CNA training for the right candidate, call 715-268-7107 with questions.

You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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REGULAR MEETINGS

REGULAR MEETINGS

OSCEOLA TOPS NO. 514 - Trinity Lutheran Church.

7:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday.

SENIORS ON THE GO - Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Osceola United Methodist.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - 7 p.m. Mondays at Osceola United Methodist Church.

NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY Every Monday at 1 p.m. For info. call Becky, (715) 294-4148 or Carol, (715) 294-3003.

FIREWORKS at Marine on St. Croix at dusk.

OSCEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS Monday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

STORYTIME at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

Ellsworth, 1 p.m.

VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME at Oakey Park, 3 p.m.

COFFEE WALK with a park ranger. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Ridge View Trails, Chisago Loop in Osceola.

STORYTIME at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES at Spring Valley, 1 p.m.

WILD SPRING FESTIVAL at Lily Springs Farm, east of Osceola..

OSCEOLA FARMERS MARKET at Mill Pond Park, 2 to 6 p.m.

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

SMOOTHIES & MOVIES at Osceola Public Library, ages 11-14, 5 p.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

Cumberland, 7:30 p.m.

OSCEOLA SENIOR CITIZENS will meet at the Oakey Park Pavilion at noon. Bring a dish to pass.

PIE/ICE CREAM SOCIAL at Osceola United Methodist Church, 5 to 7 pm.

Music begins at 5:30 p.m.

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT. Discuss outer space at the Osceola Public Library, 1 p.m.

SMOOTHIES & GAMES for ages 14-18 at Osceola Public Library, 5 p.m.

OSCEOLA FARMERS MARKET at Mill Pond Park, 2 to 6 p.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES at New Richmond, 7:30 p.m.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: Shaun the Sheep will be shown at Mill Pond Park in Osceola at dusk.

OSCEOLA FARMERS MARKET at Mill Pond Park, 2 to 6 p.m.

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

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

St. Paul Capitals, 7 p.m.

WILD SPRING FESTIVAL at Lily Springs Farm, east of Osceola..

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

Bay City, 7 p.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

Hager City, 7 p.m.

STORYTIME at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

Metro Knights, 7:30 p.m.

FUN WITH BALLOONS at Osceola Public Library, 1 p.m.

OSCEOLA FARMERS MARKET at Mill Pond Park, 2 to 6 p.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

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

BRAVES BASEBALL CLINIC at 5 p.m. at Oakey Park.

STORYTIME at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

Minneapolis Angels, 7:30 p.m.

BOOK CLUB at Osceola Public Library meets at 6 p.m.

THE RAPTOR CENTER will be at Osceola Public Library at 1 p.m. Meet live raptors including a Bald Eagle.

OSCEOLA BRAVES vs.

River Falls, 7:30 p.m.

Fan Appreciation Night.

COFFEE WA L K o n the Lake of the Dalles Trail at Interstate Park, 9 a.m.

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3M provides grant to Interfaith Caregivers 3Mgives has donated $750.00 to Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County in recognition of Harold Brown’s, and Walt and Mary Schommer’s commitment to the community.

Harold Brown and Walt and Mary Schommer have donated 160 hours to Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County. As volunteers, they have provides many rides to many seniors on Polk County to places like the doctor’s office, the dentist, shopping for groceries, hair appointments, etc.

“3M employees and alumni generously give their time and skills to help improve lives,” said Kimberly Price, vice-president, 3Mgives. “We are pleased to recognize their commitment to their communities.”

As part of the 3Mgives Volunteer Match, 3M donates $250 to eligible non-profit organizations for which a 3M employee volunteers 20 hours or a 3M retiree volunteers 25 hours or more per calendar year. Since 2000, Volunteer Matches totaling over $5.6 million have gone to over

3,000 schools or non-profit organizations in 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

3M is a recognized global leader in corporate giving, strategic philanthropy, volunteerism and community engagement. In 2014, 3M donated more than $78 million to non-profit organizations in the U.S and 3M employees and alumni devoted 300,000 hours to volunteer activities. For more information, visit www.3Mgives.com and follow us @3M.

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it may not be possible to get away for an extended vacation just now, but perhaps a few days away will offer the brief respite you need to get energized.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, professional issues may be stressful, but try to maintain a positive attitude and the issues will soon be resolved. Rely on a trusted colleague to help.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Face tough issues head on, Gemini. No matter the obstacle, you are fully capable of overcoming it. If necessary, ask for some clarification so you can better focus on the tasks at hand.

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Summer is peachy!

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recently bought a box of peaches and am in peach heaven. We have been eating peaches with every meal. On top, along side, for dessert, and blended—you can add peaches to just about everything. I have been dreaming up new ways to eat them.

Peaches and almonds go perfectly together. Some people pair peaches with pecans, but I think pecans are too mild. Peaches need a nut that can stand up to the flavorful peaches.

Last week (during peach week at my house), while going through Wild Chow cookbooks, I came across a photo of a mixed nut tart. It looked so Lisa Erickson good and I thought of how tasty the peaches would be on top of an almond tart.

This dessert is elegant and delicious. Be sure to have extra peaches on hand. Summer just got a little peachier for me!

Peach Almond Tart Serves 8 1 sheet pastry puff, thawed 3/4 cup almond slivers, toasted, plus 1/2 cup more reserved 1/2 cup sugar pinch of salt 3 Tbsp butter 1 egg 1/2 tsp almond flavoring 2 lbs. fresh ripe peaches, sliced 2 cups, lightly sweetened whipped cream

Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured cookie sheet, roll out Puff Pastry to roughly a 12 x 18 inch square. Fold over the edge of the Puff Pastry one inch towards the middle, creating a rimmed edge. Lightly pinch edge down. With a fork, pick the dough all over with a fork so the air bubbles can escape; set aside.

In a food processor or a blender pulse; nuts, sugar and salt until finely ground (do not over grind to a paste). Add egg, almond flavoring and butter, processing until smooth. Pour almond batter onto prepared crust. Top with 1/4 cup of the reserved almonds. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crust is golden brown and center is set. Cool.

Arrange sliced peaches on top of cooled almond tart. Dollop with whipped cream and sprinkle with remaining reserved almonds. Serve immediately and refrigerate any uneaten portions.

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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Lester Ernest Everson Lester Ernest Everson of rural Osceola, died June 22, 2016, at his home. He was 96.

Lester was born the son of E Edwin and Bertha (Kluss) E Everson on Nov. 19, 1919, on tthe family farm in the town o of Alden, Polk County, Wisc consin. He attended the Ced dar Lake School.

Lester started farming in 11945 and retired in 1990. He sserved on the Alden Town B Board, and the Bethany L Lutheran Church Council, w where he was lifelong memb ber.

Lester delivered Meals on Wheels, worked at the Recycling Center at the town hall, and was a member of The Sons of Norway. He was the primary caregiver for his mother, Bertha, for 21 years.

Lester enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, taking

SHED: Scouts build PTA storage long walks, and trapping pocket gophers. He was hardworking, honest man who was generous and faithful.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Bertha Everson; brothers, George (Patsy), Irving, Merlin (Mary Lou), Arthur (Edy); sisters, Anna (Laurence) Johnson, Gladys (George) Heichel; brother-in-law, Neil Ausen; and nieces and nephews, Curtis Everson, Neil Johnson, Lois Erickson, and Deborah Krueger.

Lester in survived by his brother, Floyd (Judy); sisters, Blanche Ausen, Ruby (Orvin) Luehman; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services were June 28 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church 415 Bridge Avenue, Star Prairie.

Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Star Prairie. Pallbearers were Calvin Everson, Scott Ausen, Barry Ausen, Rodney Everson, Dennis Luehman, Jon Everson, Rick Brandt, Trever Everson, Jerry Heichel.

Honorary pallbearers were Mike Barney, Tom Fleming, David Larson, Sam Piemonte.

Memorials will be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

County population holding steady Racial diversity expected to increase

total population increase of about 50.

The out-migration was to be expected, according to County Administrator Dana Frey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a recession, the people who can get up and get jobs go,â&#x20AC;? he said.

But that trend has likely begun to reverse. Younger families have moved in, and the Census estimates a very small population in-

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Polk Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population has held steady at about 44,200 since 2010. Births have outpaced deaths by 298, but 244 more people moved out of the county than into it, for a

crease from 2013 to 2015.

In-migration means rising home values and new construction and increased racial and cultural diversity in the area workforce. The county will need to take an active role in understanding the different needs and backgrounds of those people, said Frey.

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says that every eye will see him and every knee will bow before him, regardless of whether they believe or not.

So we are met with two challenges. First of all, will we reject the offer of eternal life with Christ because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve refused to accept his free gift? No one will go to hell because of their sin. That was taken care of on the cross. However, we will go to hell for rejecting the free ticket to heaven.

The second challenge is for those of us who know we will enjoy eternity with Christ. Right up until the day Noah entered the Ark he pled with people to accept God. Will we do the same? Will we pray for our enemies and plead with those we love to come to Christ?

Or will we simply watch them continue on a path of self-destruction and utter the words of Willie Wonka â&#x20AC;&#x153;No. Stop. Please Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

There will be many who will mock us during our walk on earth, just as they did Jesus. How will you respond? Visit a house of worship this week where you can be strengthened in your walk with Christ.

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Maintenance Mechanic 1st shift K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualiďŹ ed Maintenance Mechanic.

Job duties will include repairing equipment, recording repairs, preventative maintenance, required inspections, ordering materials needed for repairs and keeping a clean and safe work area.

Candidates must have strong mechanical aptitude and experience with plumping, piping and electrical skills. Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance is needed.

Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. QualiďŹ ed applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

Lakeside Foods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Richmond, WI

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CNC Machinist ................. 1st / 2nd / 3rd shifts Forklift Driver .................................... 2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic .......... 1st / 2nd shifts Quality Technician .............................. 2nd shift Tool & Die Maintenance ... 1st / 2nd / 3rd shifts

Kapco is setting new standards for innovation, efficiency and quality in the metal stamping industry. Our company offers advancement opportunities, a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits and a secure future.

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Duties consist of basic shipping, receiving, prepping/ staging loads, stacking and all duties involved in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.

Lakeside Foods offers Competitive Wages based on skill andexperience, along with a Full Benefit Package included.

Interested applicants can apply through email, fax or in person.

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Kapco is setting new standards for innovation, efficiency and quality in the metal stamping industry. Our company offers advancement opportunities, a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits and a secure future.

2 nd shift Maintenance Technician Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, Maintenance Technician to join our 2nd shift Maintenance team.

Hours are Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm - 2:00 am overtime as needed.

The Maintenance Technician is to provide general maintenance; repair/troubleshoot machines and equipment problems, and assist with equipment upgrades.

Requirements for this position include: Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic troubleshooting and repair, programming a variety of PLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the ability to read and understand prints and diagrams.

Experience in welding, fabrication and general facilities maintenance, must have one or more years of maintenance experience and must have moderate computer skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to this position.

We offer a starting wage of $16.00 hour or based on experience, .50 shift differential, a complete beneďŹ t package and a progressive work environment. This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company.

Please send your resume or apply in person to complete an application at:

Quanex Building Products Corporation 501 S Main Street Luck, WI 54853 Quanex Building Products Corporation is an EEO employer.

We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

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Brake Press Operator 2 nd and 3 rd shift K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualiďŹ ed Brake Operator.

Successful candidate will have maunfactureing experience and highly beneďŹ cial to have experience operating a brake press. Duties will include operating a brake press, perform quality control inspections, read and interpret blue prints and other duties as assigned.

This position requires basic math and reading skills. Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer.

QualiďŹ ed applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Via Email: april.miller@ ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Polk County Farm Service Agency committee seeks nominations The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began on June 15, 2016. Nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the Polk County FSA Office by close of business on Aug. 2, 2016.

To be eligible to serve on the FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the Local Administrative Area (LAA) where they are nominated.

This year, nominations and election will be held in LAA#1. The following townships are in in LAA#1: West Sweden, Clam Falls, Lorain, Sterling, Laketown, Luck, Bone Lake, McKinley, Eureka, Milltown, Georgetown, and Johnstown.

An open house will be held July 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m at the Polk County FSA office located at 941 Mallard Lane, Room 101, Balsam Lake. Persons with

disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting/event/function should contact Aaron Moore at (715) 485-3138 extension 2 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-8778339 by July 6, 2016.

Producers may nominate themselves or others as candidates. To become a nominee, eligible individuals must sign form FSA-669A. The form and more information about county committee elections is available online at: www. fsa.usda.gov/elections.

FSA will mail election ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 7, 2016. Ballots are due back in the Polk County Office by mail or in person no later than Dec. 5, 2016. All newly elected county committee members and alternates will take office January 1, 2017.

For more information about county committees, please contact the Polk County FSA office at 715-485-3138 or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

LINDGREN: What’s a nation without pollination?

Last week was National Pollinator Week, so named by the USDA and Department of Interior.

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On Wednesday, Minnesota beekeeper James Cook parked a truck full of dead bees outside the office of the Environmental Protection Agency and delivered a petition with four million signatures urging the agency to ban neonicotinoids and other pesticides.

At a briefing on pollinators that day, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (DRI) said, “We are, I think, uniquely in the history of the human species blind and deaf to signals that nature is giving us that things are going haywire. We need to learn to pay attention.”

As the Soaring Eagles and other local groups make our corner of the world a little friendlier for pollinators, it seems to me that we are beginning to pay attention.

That’s not to say more couldn’t be done, especially at federal levels.

What could we do to help make that happen?

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