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Balsam Lake mom founds Suicide Awareness Walk

Community Fair this weekend Community Fair brings classic and acoustic rockers to Osceola Favorites are tried and true at the Osceola Community Fair: exhibits, midway rides, truck and tractor pulls, and Sunday’s parade and coronation.

In addition to those attractions, Fair organizers have lined up three musical acts for 2016, with styles ranging from classic rock to acoustic country.

Friday night, Stillwater-based rock ‘n’ roll

outfit Ditch Chicken will take to the stage. The fivepiece includes two guitars, a bass, percussion and female lead vocalist, and their set list includes classic and current rock picked to get crowds dancing (7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on the Main Stage).

Saturday afternoon, fairgoers will hear a more mellow sound from acoustic rock and country duo Wade & Ella.

The Hudson-based pair met at an open mic in River Falls in 2013 and has been performing together since. They strive to make each song their own, whether it’s an old country by Johnny Cash or a recent hit by The Lu-

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Last year, Polk County saw its suicide rate spike to 14 — twice the average of the previous five years. Although it’s too soon to tell whether the increase was happenstance or part of a larger trend, many found the phenomenon alarming.

Rather than turn her grief inward, the mother of one of those 14 is sharing her loss with the community in the hope of saving the lives of others.

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Acoustic duo Wade & Ella.

mineers (1 to 3:30 p.m. on the Main Stage).

Cumberland sixpiece Paisan will perform country, classic and blues-based rock Saturday night.

The group boasts an eclectic roster of instruments and songs,

searching for popular tunes rarely played by other cover bands (7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on the Main Stage).

For a complete listing of events visit osceolacommunityfair. com/events-music.

SEE WALK, PAGE 2

Wheels and Wings to celebrate female aviators Event features Minnesota Ninety-Nines and the Julie Clark Airshow CHISAGO COUNTY SHIERIFF’S OFFICE

An international female pilot organization, the Ninety-Nines, will host an aviation advocacy learning center at this year’s Wheels and Wings celebration, Sept. 10, the Osceola Wheels and Wings Board announced last week.

The international nonprofit organization has thousands of members across 35 countries. Its mission is to promote the advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while sharing a passion for flight. The Ninety-Nines’ learning center curriculum at Wheels and Wings will focus on educating young aviatrixes on the basic forces of flight and future career opportunities in the aviation field.

Many famous female pilots standout SEE AIRSHOW, PAGE 2

While hiking at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, a 15-year-old got stuck on a rock face above the St. Croix.

Teen rescued from rock’s edge at Interstate Park

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A 15-year-old boy was rescued from the rocks at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls Sunday, Aug. 28.

According to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, the teen was hiking in an area known as Angel Rock,

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Julie Clark performs in her T-34 “Free Spirit.” This year’s Wheels & Wings puts an emphasis on female aviators.

SEE RESCUE, PAGE 2

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AIRSHOW: Women aviators featured FROM PAGE 1

among Ninety-Nines members, such as the organization’s first president, Amelia Earhart. But a more recent and local member of note is Captain Julie E. Clark, NWA (ret.), who was inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame this year.

Clark has been flying for more than 45 years and has supported the Ninety-Nines for decades. She shares her passion for flight through carefully choreographed airshows, including the two most popular in the nation – EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wis., and Sun & Fun in Lakeland, Fla. Clark is set to perform with her T-34 Mentor at Wheels and Wings, but is really looking forward to welcoming young aviatrixes to the Ninety-Nines learning center.

Osceola Wheels and Wings invites all girls to the Ninety-Nines’ S.T.E.M. learning center to meet a legendary female pilot and pioneer in advancing the careers of women in aviation.

Wheels and Wings 2016 airshows The Osceola Wheels and Wings celebration will feature two returning acts, the T-6 Thunder and the Lucas Oil Aerobatics, and three new acts.

Everyone attending the show will have an opportunity to meet the performers and get pictures and autographs. Additionally, this year the Osceola Airport hopes to have many more static display aircraft for the young and young-at-heart to get up close and personal with aviation.

Lucas Oil Skydivers The Lucas Oil Skydivers will start the airshow. The jump team will fly under an American flag canopy from 14,000 feet, encircled by the Lucas Oil Aerobatic Pitts, while the national anthem is sung.

T-6 Thunder The North American Flight Team will return with their roaring T-6 Texans, ushering in the history, patriotism and nostalgia of the nation’s Greatest Generation. Listen for the iconic bark of the Pratt & Whitney radial engine and track the smoke of the T-6 formation overhead.

Julie Clark Airshows A new addition to the Wheels and Wings airshow is Minnesota native Julie Clark an internationally known, award-winning pilot. She will perform in her dazzling T-34 Mentor, “Free Spirit.” Clark is America’s only solo T-34 aerobatic performer. Her aerial ballet is choreographed to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” Mike Wiscus of Lucas Oil Airshow The thousands of airshow attendees who were mesmerized by Mike Wiscus tumbling his Lucas Oil Pitts at dizzying rates last year have a reason to celebrate. He will be back! Wiscus was a 2002 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and a member of the 2004 U.S. Aerobatic team. He has traveled the world with the same aircraft Wheels and Wings attendees will see him perform in.

First annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk WHEN: Sept. 24; Registration: 7:30 a.m. Program: 8:30 a.m. Walk: 9 a.m.

WHERE: Pine Park, Balsam Lake DETAILS: Register on the Mental Health Task Force website, mentalhealthpolk.org. $10 per adult (children free). Participants can raise additional donations through campaigns created on the task force site.

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RESCUE: Teen pulled from rock at Interstate Park FROM PAGE 1

and ventured onto a rock face over the edge of the St. Croix River, from which he couldn’t move.

The sheriff’s office dispatch received a 911 call about the teen at 3:25 p.m.

A Chisago County depu-

ty lowered a life jacket to the boy using a throw rope, and continued to talk to him while responders from the St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls fire departments set up rescue equipment.

The firefighters were able to repel down to the teen, secure him, then continue

down the rock’s face to a boat waiting in the river.

“The teamwork displayed today made this look like a walk in the park,” the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook. “Everyone involved walked away without a scratch.”

WALK: Mother aims to raise suicide awareness FROM PAGE 1

Tristan Divine’s son, Jordan, died by suicide last August. Although Divine hadn’t noticed signs of long-term depression in her son, who had recently graduated from high school, she knew he was going through a difficult breakup and feeling suicidal. The family sought professional counseling, medication, and did all they could think of to keep him alive.

“We tried to save him from himself but in the end we couldn’t,” said Divine. “I’ve never been angry at Jordan for the decisions he made. He begged me for help and I did everything I could to help him, but the power of that darkness was so much more than what he could ask me for.”

In his memory, she formed a team to walk in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Walk. Sixty-seven joined her and, although they had only a few weeks to raise funds for the September event, they gathered almost $7,000. The donation went to the AFSP, a nonprofit organization, but Divine wondered what that sum might have accomplished in her own county.

“We have so many so suicides in Polk County,’” she thought. “This is $7,000 we’re giving to a national fundraiser. We don’t know if it’s coming back to us.”

By the beginning of October she’d contacted the county’s Mental Health Task

Force to organize a local walk, the proceeds from which will be used to start a suicide prevention program.

Less than a year later, the first Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk is gaining momentum. The 5-kilometer walk will take place Sept. 24 in Balsam Lake’s Pine Park, with survivor memorials, mental health resources, and speakers including summertime local Michael Learned, who played Olivia Walton in The Waltons TV series (see sidebar, left, for details).

The event will benefit the Mental Health Task Force of Polk County, a nonprofit organization working to improve mental health services in the community.

“Our hope is to raise enough money to start a pilot program in each school,” Divine explained. “They would start screening as young as fifth grade for signs of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts. …

I think kids need to know the signs of depression and outlets they can turn to.”

Divine hopes to raise $20,000 at the walk. As of last week, 120 had preregistered and another $5,000 had been raised in sponsorships and donations.

Though suicide is rarely discussed, Divine’s work has led her to many locals who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide.

She’d like to see these numbers shrink.

“If I could save just one family from going through what we went through, I feel like the effort would be worth it.”

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Living Proof simulcast

RiverBucks program

Friends Used Book Sale

The Church of Felons film has been chosen as the August recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

Friends of the Osceola Public Library’s Fall Used book sale, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., at Royal Credit Union lower parking lot, Chieftain/Kent/4th Ave.

Living Proof simulcast with Beth Moore, Bible teacher and best-selling author, will be at the Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls from 8:30 a.m to 4:15 p.m. It is free and lunch will be provided.

FRIDAYS

Square dance lessons

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

SEPTEMBER 7 Osceola Senior Citizens meeting The Osceola Senior Citizens Club, Inc., will meet for a noon potluck luncheon in the Community Room, Third Avenue Apartments. Speaker will be Marina Peacock, who will talk about growing up in World War II Germany. Everyone 55 and over is invited to attend. Please bring a dish to pass. For further information or to arrange a ride, call Janet Len-Rios, (715) 294-2289 or Harold Brown, (715) 294-4566.

SEPTEMBER 9 FFA Alumni pancake breakfast The FFA Alumni scholarship pancake breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Osceola High School by the Auditorium.

Small fee. Kids 6 and under eat free. Everyone welcome.

Spaghetti Dinner Grace Place Shelter in New Richmond will have a spaghetti dinner and open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate two years in their new location.

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Police Appreciation Picnic

Free square dance lessons will be offered Wednesdays at the Luck High School from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lessons go through January. FFI: Jim or Denise Heinz: (612) 644-5757 or (612) 298-6284

SEPTEMBER 15 Tot-Time at Peace Lutheran Tot-Time at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser (beginning Sept. 15), 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 10 am. For infants & preschool children and their parents/ grandparents. An hour filled with craft, Bible story, snack and play time. Call (715) 7552515 to register.

Preparing your lawn/garden for winter The St. Croix County University of Wisconsin-Extension office will be hosting workshop a on winterizing lawns and gardens from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the St. Croix County UW-Extension office located at 1960 8th Ave, Baldwin. The class is free, however pre-registration is requested. Please register by Sept. 13 as classroom space is limited.

For more information go to website http://stcroix.uwex.edu/ or call our office at (715) 531-1947.

Email: Andrew.rondeau@co. saint-croix.wi.us.

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Osceola Community Fair The Osceola Community Fair kicks off Sept. 9. Music, food, exhibits, pulls, Miss Osceola coronation and more.

Pie and ice cream at the fair

Dietician Chelsea O’Brien conveys how to eat mindfully and form a healthy bond with food.

6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Medical C enter. FFI: myOMC.org.

A police appreciation picnic for all local law enforcement countywide is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pine Park in Balsam Lake. Everyone welcome. FFI: (715) 220-5579.

Art & Artists Celebration The 20th annual Art & Artists Celebration will be held at Franconia Sculpture Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free event. Music, theatre, family art-making, tours and more.

SEPTEMBER 17-18 Quilt Show The Apple River Quilt Guild will be having their annual Fall Festival Quilt Show at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery.

Sept. 17 hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 18 hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Small admission fee.

SEPTEMBER 18 Taffeta Memories at ArtBarn Taffeta Memories, a musical journey through the fabulous fifties, will be presented at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola at 2:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 22 A night to support women candidates Mary Hoeft is running for the 7th Congressional District seat and Diane Odeen is running for the 10th Senate District seat.

The public is invited to meet them from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lamar Community Center, 1488 200th Street, St. Croix Falls. Admission is free.

SEPTEMBER 22-24 Taffeta Memories at ArtBarn

Zion Lutheran Church of East Farmington will be selling pie and ice cream at the Osceola Community Fair. Proceeds will go to Christian Community Homes for awnings for shade and also toward a new ambulance.

Taffeta Memories, a musical journey through the fabulous fifties, will be presented at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola at 7:30 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 16-17 Taffeta Memories at ArtBarn

Taffeta Memories, a musical journey through the fabulous fifties, will be presented at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola at 7:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 24 Valley Brew Fest

Wheels & Wings

Doc Walk

Wheels & Wings is planned in Osceola. Car show and air show at the L.O. Simenstad Airport

The next Doc Walk will be at Englewood Trail with Nicole Anderson, PA-C, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

A Valley Brew Fest is planned at Tippy Canoes in Osceola from 2 p.m. to close. Home brewing demonstrations from 2-6 p.m., craft beer tasting from 4-7 p.m., free corn, live music and more.

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

FFI: mopsscv@hotmail.com.

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

FFI: (715) 494-0385.

Wednesday • Friends of Osceola Library meets the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. FFI: 715294-2657.

• A caregiver/family support group meets the third Wednesday, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Christian Community Home of Osceola chapel. FFI: Kim Bauer, 715-2941103.

• Adult basic education classes.

Brush up on basic skills or prepare for the GED/HSED exams through basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Enroll any time. FFI: Call 800-243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/adult/ basicedprogram.htm.

Thursday • Tot-Time at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 10 am. For infants & preschool children and their parents/grandparents. An hour filled with craft, Bible story, snack and play time. Call (715) 755-2515 to register.

Sunday • Times in Which We Live meets the first and third Sunday of each month at the Dresser Library at 6:30 p.m. DVDs are shown about current events. FFI: 715-755-3473. or email Steve at: cen53926@centurytel.net.

• An open song circle meets at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the second Sunday of the month.

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.

• Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. For those who experience alcoholism or chemical dependency and emotional or psychiatric illness.

FFI: (715) 755-3639.

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola, lower level, 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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ccording to conspiracy theorists, this month is the time when martial law will be declared and America as we think we know it will end.

Yup, read it on the internet.

Those Blackhawk helicopter flights that have been occurring in the area? Training exercises intended to lull the populace into believing that these are simply normal, everyday activities, rather than enforcing the will of a government that has usurped our liberties.

There is a memo making the rounds on social media and other websites that purportedly comes from the Army in Ft. Carson, headquarters of the 4th Infantry.

The subject of this memorandum Publisher of record is “Preparation for Martial Law.” Tom Stangl The memo states “as of 5 August 2016, 2322 the Bill for the Order Enacting Martial Law has been put into effect. Fort Carson will start training and preparation on 5 September 2016 at 0900.”

It goes on to list the number of soldiers involved in training and the length of their training rotations.

Even though officials at Ft. Carson have refuted the validity of the memo and the numbers of soldiers and names of the divisions don’t jibe with the troops actually at Ft. Carson, there are people that believe that our days as a democracy are numbered.

In doing some online research on this topic, I went down some truly scary rabbit holes.

One person theorizes that President Obama will get other African-Americans to cause more social unrest as his excuse to declare martial law and remain in office.

Another person postulates that the end of democracy will come in October if Democratic nominee for president Hillary Clinton has fallen behind Republican Donald Trump, another believes that the troops will be called in if Trump wins in November.

I guess that fits in with Trump’s own predictions that the elections would be “rigged” if he loses…

I can truly understand mistrust of the government, especially the federal government.

But when does mistrust evolve into something deeper?

It is estimated that as many as 100 million guns have been sold during the eight years Obama has been president. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the number of guns manufactured increased by 18 percent during the George W. Bush administration, while the Clinton administration actually saw a 9 percent reduction. But under President Obama, gun production has spiked 140 percent to 10.8 million firearms in 2013, the most recent year for which data is available. The year before President Obama entered office, gun manufacturers produced about 4.5 million firearms.

There have been ammunition shortages as well during the past eight years.

People who follow this issue believe that Obama’s calls for increased background checks have resulted in fear that the federal government will take away guns already owned by citizens.

I respect the second amendment and the rights of people to bear arms. I doubt that the government will take away guns, but who would have guessed SEE STANGL, PAGE 5

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he Walker administration is scheduled next week to provide details of its transportation funding plans for the 2017-2019 biennial budget.

Gov. Scott Walker has said it won’t include any increase in gasoline taxes or legislative-voted vehicle fees. The emphasis will be moved from construction Matt Pommer and expansion of major highways to more help for local governments.

It remains to be seen whether the shift will be enough to meet local government needs. A growing trend by local and county governments is adoption of their own wheel taxes.

“Those are things they have to justify to local voters,” the governor said when asked about the growing trend.

Republican legislative leaders have repeatedly asked Walker, without success, to take a leadership role in providing a long-term answer to financing the state’s highway and transportation pro-

gram.

During Walker’s six years as governor the emphasis has been on borrowing to finance transportation growing needs. Fiscal experts say about one of every five state transportation dollars is used to pay the interest on the bonds and retire them.

Fuel-efficient vehicles may be good for motorists but they mean less tax revenues. State gas tax revenues declined 2.1 percent in the 2011-2014 period, experts report.

The emphasis in Wisconsin has been on big interurban projects.

There have been less money for local aids, and rural areas are feeling the squeeze. Local road projects are delayed and maintenance has often become a patchwork process.

That’s bad government, local leaders say. The League of Wisconsin Municipalities recently reported that costs soar when a road has to be totally reconstructed – four times as much for total reconstruction, the League said.

Republican leadership in the Assembly is frustrated with Walker’s position.

The transportation funding is-

sue has gone too long without a solution, according to Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair John Nygren, R-Marinette.

“We have kicked the can down the road long enough,” he said.

State Rep. Keith Ripp, R-Lodi, invited Walker to come ride on roads in his part of the state, and see firsthand their condition. The governor did not respond to the invitation, he said.

“For me and farmers like me all over Wisconsin, every step of our trade requires efficient maintenance of our infrastructure, whether hauling from farm to field or just moving produce from farm to market,” he said.

Good roads also are important to tourism, Ripp added. “How can we ask tourists to vacation in Wisconsin traveling on roads that may lengthen their trip and harm their vehicles?”

Meanwhile, Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt observed, “The condition of roads is just not something we can be proud of.”

Meanwhile wheel taxes have been adopted or are being considered in Marinette County, Wausau, Appleton and Portage.

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RE: NWRELC and the value of solar In a recent press release Northwest Wisconsin Renewable Energy Learning Center (NWRELC) introduced its free Energy Freedom Tool. We have received questions about the Minnesota Value of Solar (VOS) that was mentioned which cited one acre of solar producing $38,000 of photovoltaic energy. Following is a very brief summary of VOS. The Minnesota Value of Solar (VOS) was mandated by the 2013 Minnesota Legislature. It required the Department of Commerce to establish a calculation methodology to quantify the value of a kilowatt-hour of photovoltaic energy (solar) that is renewed each year with transparency for consumers and other stakeholders. VOS methodology recognized that solar production offers some unique value over other production methods.

These values are termed “avoided costs.”

A couple avoided cost examples are: no fuel costs over 30+ years (if your car required no fuel for 30 years it would have an inherent value to you because of avoided costs of fuel); reduced transmission and distribution costs (small production arrays can be placed near the usage needs. Xcel’s current Minnesota expansion is being met by solar arrays in 16 different locations); reduced environmental costs (impact of solar on our climate is severely reduced).

NWRELC is beginning to work with stakeholders in Northwest Wisconsin to integrate the production values of solar energy with small agriculture development. A consistent flow of energy dollars

would open opportunities for family agricultural business that was once the foundation of our local economies. NWRELC’s current campaign, “The Promise of Light” – www.learnandleadcampaign. com - is the beginning education step to move forward.

Wisconsin spends $15 billion per year on energy. Most of those dollars leave our area forever. Keeping just a small percent of energy dollars with small family businesses will be a huge stimulus to our local economies as small business dollars stay local. For many years small agriculture was one third of our construction business.

The 1980s saw a steady and rapid decline in family farms as corporate interests began to take over production and force small farms out of business. Local businesses have never replaced the huge loss of agricultural dollars in our local economy. Working together we can now begin to rebuild this important industry.

Jerry Viebrock NWRELC

Misdirect You’ve seen the signs that say ‘Save Our Schools, Vote Democrat.’ With Osceola’s good public schools, we have to this point escaped the adverse liberal influences on USA’s urban classrooms.

Democrats tend to use schools to coach students on What to Think.

They see government schools as the way to fulfill their political purpose.

In contrast, traditionalists seek to show pupils How to Think.

From history, conservatives witnessed American exceptionalism

in the blessings of family-centered, Judeo-Christian manners and mores. G.K. Chesterton maintained, “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.”

But progressives have controlled large U.S. cities for generations.

Their urban public classrooms are among the most expensive in the world. Government social engineering has wasted trillions. It has failed to bring social justice, has actually increased poverty levels, produced 70 percent single parent households, built an entitlement mindset in a huge welfare class, diminished traditional family values in minorities, and brought urban academic downswings.

Yet the teacher union monopoly resists one recognized hope – school choice.

Meanwhile, liberals press to open every school locker room for any gender (www2.ed.gov/about/ offices/list/ocr/lgbt.html) and to bar Judeo-Christian influences. Consequently, in divergences, the Three R’s lose concentration.

Norman Douglas lamented about this predicament: ‘Education is a state-controlled manufactory of echoes.’

Progressivism’s latest distraction is the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL, www.casel. org/federal-policy-and-legislation). They just keep changing our classrooms’ purpose.

Please consider a better sign – ‘Save Education, Restore What Once Worked So Well.’

Doug Wellumson Osceola

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that the government would ban the sale of alcohol?

If the conspiracy theorists are correct, I believe they will find a great deal of resistance from everyone, but especially the folks who own guns.

Good luck with that whole martial law thing, and please take the time to vote in the November elections.

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

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

10 years ago Sept. 6, 2006 • 300 Victory motorcycle riders were in Osceola as part of a ride culminating in Minneapolis. The trip included Polaris plant tours.

• The Osceola High School C.A.M.L. quartet of Mickayla Cottor, Claire Traynor, Anna Holmquist and Bethany Larson will be performing in the Vallee de Croix’s fall show in Hudson.

• St. Joseph’s slow pitch softball team won its third consecutive league championship.

Team members included Matt Miller, Cal Brecka, Kevin Peterson, Dalton Spry, Derrick Spry, Rob Bullard, Donnie Romleski, Matt Gregory, Heath Glenna, Erin Gregory, Dick Gregory Sr., D.J. Gregory, Samantha Olson, Emily Lowney, R.J. Lowney and Kevin McKusker.

• The Outpost Bar & Grill made an 80-foot hot dog. The bun weighed 22.5 pounds and took four hours to bake.

• St. Croix Falls police chief Paul Lindholm announced he would retire/resign on Sept.

29.

• Final sections of curb and gutter, sidewalk and “bump out” intersections were being completed in anticipation of the Osceola Community Fair and Wheels & Wings.

• The Osceola High School football team beat Barron, 19-7.

• Kyle Stelter of Osceola will be playing football for the University of Wisconsin–Stout.

20 years ago Sept. 4, 1996 • New staff in the Osceola School District included Heidi Hazzard, Spanish; Kelly Kabat, Consumer Ed.; Missy Scholsser, Agriculture; Tom Leiskau, Tech Ed.; Kelly Stephens Phy. Ed.; Amy Beahm, Special Ed.; Jennifer Lee, English; James Gillespie, fifth grade substitute; Peter Koltun, Art/English; Kim Roemhild, Math/Computers; Tracey Luchsinger, Aquatics/ Phy. Ed.; Barb Wetzel, Reading Specialist/Teacher and Marcia Dressel, Elementary Library Media Specialist.

• Helen and Timm Johnson were named Grand Marshals for the Osceola Community Fair parade.

• Jim Sciacca is the new St. Croix Falls High School princi-

pal.

• Joe Anderson of Osceola will be attending the National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., Jan. 16-21.

• A commercial for Airtouch Cellular was filmed at the Osceola Depot on Tuesday.

• The Osceola Medical Center Auxiliary donated a big screen television to the nursing care unit recently.

• Brenda Shearer of Osceola was honored as the outstanding faculty member of the Department of Education at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls.

• Lisa Kelly and Tina Schmidt attended Camp Lakamaga for a week for free after being top sellers of Girl Scout cookies.

30 years ago Sept. 9, 1986 • Mamie and Lute Pettis were named Grand Marshals for the Osceola Community Fair parade.

• Ceil Neidermire opened Old Mill Shops in Osceola in the structure that housed the Mill Company main office until 1917.

• Daniel Shackleton, son of Pat Dowd of Osceola, recently enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.

• Lala Montgomery and Eric Graf exchanged vows July 12, 1986, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Osceola.

• The Osceola High School football team lost to Baldwin-Woodville, 22-10.

• Kay McKenzie was crowned Miss Osceola. Kristen Wichelman was named first princess and Heather Pearson, second princess. Little Miss winners were Little Miss Lisa Morrisette and princesses Katherine Connors and Jessica Viebrock.

• Local archivist Emily Olson died Saturday. She was 72.

• Virginia Lundby and William Delaney were married in Battle Lake, Minn., on Aug. 2, 1986.

• The Osceola High School volleyball team lost a non-conference match against Amery, 15-7, 15-12.

• Representing Osceola Lanes in Division 1 competition at the Women’s International Bowling Congress Championshipo tournament in Costa Mesa, Calif., were Ruth Selzler, Lou Johnson, Dianne Eibs, Yvonne Ingram and Mary Steffen. They finished third out of 6011 teams.

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Lumberjack to log roll at park

Jonathan Greenberg, who grew up in Stillwater but now lives in Osceola, will be log rolling and chainsaw carving in Mill Pond Park during the Osceola Community Bazaar this weekend. Greenberg started performing as a lumberjack when he was 17. For a schedule of events at this year’s Community Bazaar visit myosceolachamber.org/community-bazaar.html.

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

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

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

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

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

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Learn about herbs

What’s the latest in herbs? Everyone is aware of the benefits of using herbs in cooking in lieu of salt. But there are many other intriguing non-culinary uses for basil, mint, lavender, oregano, sage, thyme and rosemary.

Lois Ristow, who has gardened all her life, taught classes on the use of herbs and who has become a well known herbalist, will join the Polk County Master Gardener volunteers and share her knowledge of the many practical applications of herbs in our lives.

They will meet Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake. Everyone is welcome. FFI: call Jackie at (715) 268-8786.

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The wheel taxes amount to higher vehicle registration cost. The local actions allow the governor to brag about his no-tax-increase policies.

Voters will decide whether Walker’s position reflects the gubernatorial leadership they want if he seeks re-election in 2018.

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

Look who’s turning 20 for the 3rd time!

Happy 60th Birthday Paul “Slip” Montgomery

Beef donation

Representatives of Osceola Medical Center dropped by The Open Cupboard recently with a donation of beef. A winning bid at the Polk County Fair meat auction allowed OMC to donate some 600 pounds of beef, after processing, to the food shelf. “We’re glad to be able to help so many members of our community on many levels. This time we were able to help youth in the agriculture industry as well as those with daily living needs,” said Tom Geskermann, CEO of OMC. In on the donation were: Myrna Bucki from The Open Cupboard ; Dr. Rene Milner; directors Rachel Zimmer, Amy Erickson and Linda Moore; Geskermann from OMC; and Karen Wynveen from The Open Cupboard.

Library offers ‘1,000 Books before Kindergarten’ app The Osceola Public Library recently became a partner in the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten app. The Bridges Library System serving the libraries in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties launched version 1.0 of the app last year and with the partnership of eight other library sys-

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Fall Worship Schedule Sunday, Sept. 11: • 9:00 am Worship • Blessing of the Backpacks • Installation of Melissa Carmack, Youth & Family Pastor and Stephanie Lechman, Christian Education Director • 10:00 am Brunch Sunday, Sept. 18: • 8:45 & 10:45 am Worship Services • 9:30 am Rally Day-Sunday School begins Tot Time (beginning Sept. 15): • 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 10:00 am • For Infants & PreSchool children and their parents or grandparents.

tems, including the More Library System, version 2.0 of the app is now available to download in the Google Play or Apple iTunes app stores.

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stores. If families prefer to track books on paper, they are welcome to stop by the library to pick up a packet.

“Our goal is to get parents and caregivers in the habit of reading books with their children,” said Rebekah Palmer with the Osceola Public Library. “We know that reading to a child not only improves literacy skills, but it also improves a child’s ability to listen and strengthens the bond between the reader and the child.

“We’re excited to be able to offer this tool for parents and caregivers to easily track their progress,” she added. “It’s not only helpful because it saves a great deal of writing of book titles, it’s also just plain fun. The app now offers the option to print the list as well as to unlock achievements and share milestones on Facebook.”

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age parents to embrace their role as their child’s first and most important teacher. While traditional models of the program have the caregiver write down the titles of the 1,000 books read, the app saves time by scanning and then recording books in the app.

The 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program is a pre-literacy effort to encourage families to read at least 1,000 books to their child before they enter school. One thousand books sounds like a lot, but reading just one book every day to a child adds up to 1,000 books in three years. Favorite books can be read over and over. Repetition is one of the ways a child learns language.

Starting now, families can download the app by searching “1000 Books before Kindergarten app” in the Google Play or Apple iTunes app

of Budget Hearing and Annual School District Meeting (Sec. 120.08(1)) Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Osceola, that the Annual Meeting of said District of transactions of business will be held at the Intermediate School (Media Room 145) on the second Monday in September, being September 12, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. immediately following the Budget Hearing.

Dated this 24th day of August 2016.

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The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications for two (2) alternate members to serve on the Board of Adjustment committee. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: OfÀce of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by September 19, 2016. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

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BIRTHS

OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin Aug. 5, 2016: A boy, Preston David Wilson, weighing 7 pounds 11.8 ounces, to Britnie and Timothy Wilson, Osceola.

Aug. 23, 2016: A girl, Aubree Ann Larson, weighing 6 pounds 2.6 ounces, to Danielle and Mitchell Larson, Osceola.

Aug. 24, 2016: A girl, Harlynn Elizabeth Marie Bruss, weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces, to Kennedy Anderson and Austin Bruss, Osceola.

Aug. 26, 2016: A boy, Aiden James Swenson, weighing 7 pounds 8.3 ounces, to Kirsten Booth and Andrew Swenson, Amery.

AMERY REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND CLINIC Amery, Wisconsin July 24, 2016: A boy, Brantley William Voght, weighing 7 pounds 4.1 ounces, to Cassandra Simon and Daniel Voght, Clayton.

July 28, 2016: A boy, Marshall Jeffrey Loney, weighing 7 pounds 9.2 ounces, to Karissa and Jason Loney, Centuria.

July 29, 2016: A girl, Riley Jean Poppe, weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces, to Tiffany and John Poppe, Amery.

July 29, 2016: A boy, Julian Johnson Ndebele, weighing 9 pounds, to Deanna and Alpha Ndebele, St. Croix Falls.

July 30, 2016: A boy, Foster Daniel-George Volrath, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces, to Kylie Crawford and Ryan Volrath, Amery.

Aug. 3, 2016: A boy, Reilley David Gilpin, weighing 6 pounds 13.2 ounces, to Stephanie Loger and Shane Gilpin, Amery.

Aug. 4, 2016: A girl, Greta Janet Kamm, weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces, to Lacey and Kevin Kamm, Clear Lake.

Aug. 6, 2016: A girl, Elsie Mae Lorena Holzmann, weighing 9 pounds 1.8 pounces, to Addie and Franz

Holzmann, Amery.

Aug. 8, 2016: A boy, Tate Gerald Rose, weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces, to Tara and Jesse Rose, Amery.

Aug. 11, 2016: A girl, Amara Lyn Peterson, weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces, to Madilyn Wilcox and Mickey Peterson, Amery.

Aug. 12, 2016: A girl, Allis Sue Wood, weighing 5 pounds 10.4 ounces, to Misty and Jamie Wood, Clear Lake.

Aug. 14, 2016: A boy, Owen Kaidan-Blair Bentz, weighing 7 pounds 1.6 ounces, to Amanda and Cody Bentz, Clayton.

Aug. 16, 2016: A girl, Gracelyn Ann-Marie Lyons, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, to Renee Platson and Pat Lyons, Amery.

Aug. 17, 2016: A girl, Paige Kathleen Waterman, weighing 8 pounds 10.6 ounces, to Courtney and Joseph Waterman, Deer Park.

Aug. 18, 2016: A girl, Emma Rae Klingelhoets, weighing 9 pounds 8.7

ounces, to Courtney and Jim Klingelhoets, Somerset.

Aug. 23, 2016: A boy, Lane Gregg McKenzie, weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces, to Zoey and Justin McKenzie, Balsam Lake.

Aug. 26, 2016: A boy, Thomas Earl Ash, weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces, to Ashley Jelinek and Ryan Ash, Amery.

Aug. 26, 2016: A girl, Mari Jae Elizabeth Britz, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces, to Jill and Andrew Britz, Boyceville.

ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Aug. 13, 2016: A girl, Jessalee Marie, weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces, to Angela Sargent, D anbury.

Aug. 14, 2016: A boy, Shawn Mathew Gustafson, weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces, to Ashley Rudi and Kurt Gustafson, Grantsburg.

Aug. 15, 2016: A boy, Joshua Andrew Dahl-

berg, weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces, to Rosann and Andrew Dahlberg, Frederic.

Aug. 16, 2016: A girl, Presely Fae Curtis, weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces, to Amanda Peterson and Preston Curtis Jr., Luck.

Aug. 16, 2016: A girl, Selah Marilyn Sutton, weighing 7 pounds, to

Lauren and Justin Sutton, St. Croix Falls.

Aug. 22, 2016: A girl, Molly Jane Randall, weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces, to Elizabeth and Eric Randall, St. Croix Falls.

Aug. 24, 2016: A boy, Jacob Jeffrey Lindo, weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces, to Amber and Jeffrey Lindo, Center City, Minn.

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

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

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

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Evening service 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fellowship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10 a.m.

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Part 7: Whispering Pines to Thayer’s Landing

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

As soon as I got out of my vehicle at Whispering Pines Landing northwest of Spooner, the mosquitoes were everywhere. I hastened my unload-and-launch time so as to deny them their meal at my expense. I was delayed a couple of times on the morning of Aug. 13 and wasn’t able to get on the water until after 10 a.m. With the mosquitoes as voracious as they were, I was glad to finally be moving.

More than a month had passed since my father and I took out at Whispering Pines and the St. Croix Scenic Riverway had been through a lot.

The storms and subsequent flooding that happened the second week of July cost me a couple of weekends of opportunities to get on the water.

Just how high was the water? Consider that the gauge at Leonard’s Bridge registered the water level at just under 7 feet in height, when between 2 and 3 feet is average.

At the Xcel Energy dam

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A quartet of turtles hung on a log on the Namekagon River long enough to have their picture taken.

on Highway 8, the river was an unfathomable 20 feet higher than normal.

The gauge that measures water flow volume peaked around 54,000 cubic feet per second, which is roughly 51,000 more than normal. That’s like an additional 51 standard U-Haul trucks full of water moving past that point in the river every second.

I might be looking for adventure on this whole excursion, but I know when I’m out-matched.

With so much water everywhere, it’s no wonder

Minutes of Osceola

School Board Proceedings

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola was held in the district office on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. The meeting was called to order by President Timm Johnson at 6:30 P.M. with roll call taken: Craig Brunclik-yes, Pete Kammerud - yes, Rosanne Anderson-yes, and Timm Johnson – yes. Keri Uzpen – yes attending via telephone. In addition, Superintendent Mark Luebker, Business Mngr. Jenifer Frank, Principals Dr. Peggy Weber, Jake Dodge, Dr. Rebecca Styles and Adam Spiegel.

Special Ed Director Dawn Western, CNS Director Bernadette Strobach, Curriculum Director Jane Maki and Dean of Students Arvid Maki also attended the meeting.

No one has requested an audience with the Board at this time A Pete Kammerud/Rosanne Anderson made a motion to approve the consent agenda items of: • Adopt the agenda with Agenda item #13 being moved to follow #6 to accommodate the staff time– approved.

• Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 13th, 2016 – approved.

• Resignation of Virginia Bonin, as OIS Aide, Phil Capuzzi as Assistant OHS Football coach and Mike Haase as OMS Football Coach – approved.

• Retirement of Jerry Getschel – approved. Best wishes were extended to him.

• Recognition(s): Jill Harrington in Food Service and Kelsey Fehlen as OIS Aide.

• Hire of Mike Haase and Assistant OHS Football Coach and Kyle Miller as OMS Football Coach – approved.

Consent agenda motion carried.

A Craig Brunclik/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve the payment of bills from the General Fund with hand payables checks numbered 93460 through 93481 and computerized checks numbered 1048 and 1049 and 168323 through 168436 for $564,772.36. Motion approved.

Mr. Brunclik provided an overview of the committee meeting held prior to tonight’s board meeting where the 201516 Budget and Audit was reviewed. The proposed 2016-17 budget revealed that we currently have a $160,000 deficit with no additional revenue to be added. The OES Feasibility Study completed in 2014 was also discussed sincere there are large items that need attention in that facility and with a deficit already, discussion led to a possible need of deferred Maintenance and Operational Levy override to both be considered. Consideration of hiring a professional project manager to evaluate our current maintenance list and direct us with feedback for those 20 years of projects we have scheduled. A proposal is on the agenda for this board meeting.

The new Osceola PTA officers Jennifer Lutz, Brooke Kul-

the mosquitoes seemed to have had a population boom.

I was asked a few times if it bothered me that Mark Swiontek, of Osceola, was able to paddle the entire St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in five days during the flooding.

My answer was, of course: “Not at all.”

Swiontek’s accomplishment is wholly different than what mine will be.

He’s an athlete; I’m a tourist. About the only thing our two trips have in common are the underlying geography and

the manufacturer of our (Bending Branches) paddles.

All that said, this weekend trip ended up being my most strenuous to date. I had planned to tackle all but the last stretch of the Namekagon and camp somewhere just above the confluence on Saturday evening. It didn’t quite work out that way.

I spent the better part of that Saturday in leisure, with only a few minor interruptions from the various knuckleheads out tubing and partying

zer and Veronica Ward introduced themselves. Mrs. Lutz, the current president, requested assistance from the board and staff in knowing and understanding the goals of each school so that they can encourage parents to participate in the Osceola PTA. Their vision is to engage teachers/staff and parents and make things accessible for all.

Jenny Mauch, Katie Gramse and Kayla Dimler provided the Charter School updates of goals that were achieved from 2015-16 and expressed how they will be working towards expanding on the successes. The wrap around program for PreK families will be a positive add for 2016-17.

A Craig Brunclik/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve the Adoption of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as presented and recommended by Mr. Luebker per state law. Motion approved.

A Pete Kammerud/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to approve Kraus/Anderson District-Wide Long Range Facility Planning as referenced in the committee as a whole report to identify the needs for the district over the next 10 years. Motion carried.

A Rosanne Anderson/Craig Brunclik motion was made to approve the OSD fundraiser request of a grant-type of globally open fundraisers called “Donors Choose” as proposed

by Dr. Weber with proper protocol of our grant-request process. Prior authorization will be required by staff. Motion approved.

Bernadette Strobach and Brian Marks from the I.T. department described the District Technology 1:1 Initiative implementation plan which originally began in 2013 and has continued to be successful by staying fluid and documenting the utilization of the implementation steps. With being rolled out responsibly it has been able to sustainable. It creates a path for the Osceola students to enter into the high level of technology which is expected at graduation.

Mrs. Maki reported on the activity in upgrading and replacing curriculum and textbook as the teachers have extensively researched, advised and moved forward to change. In K thru 5th grade, Music, Phonics, Science and the largest update being Math will happen this fall. 5th grade will also expand on the Social Studies books that started this past spring. OMS will upgrade on the Read 180 and OHS will introduce new Biology, Read 180, English Novels Courses offering and US History. Other areas being reviewed for upgrades are the K-5 Science and Reading plus the OHS Anatomy and Biology books.

Mr. Luebker discussed the Strategic Plan Action Steps.

A Staff Engagement Survey will be administered by a third party to all staff. Results should be in late Nov. Social Emotional Multi-tiered Systems of Support has 12 staff members attending training that will support the work we have done with PBIS. The District Annual Achievement Goals will be established once we hear the results from the state which should be late fall.

Two volunteer coaches were recognized by the board: Mike McMartin and Brian Swanson. A more complete list will be provided after school has begun.

A Rosanne Anderson/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve the OES student activity fee being set as $5 per student. The other buildings will remain the same. Motion

on the water.

For some reason, the turtles out sunning themselves on their logs seemed to frighten less easily than they have on earlier stretches of the river. As a result I was able to paddle in close and get a couple of nice shots with my cell phone, which doesn’t offer much in the way of quality telephoto zoom.

I was feeling good, so I pressed past the campsites just above the confluence and said my goodbye to the Namekagon shortly after 4 p.m. I have

now seen the confluence of these two great rivers twice this summer and it has felt significant both times. I stopped to take a couple photos, though, again, my cell phone photography leaves a bit to be desired. I’ll have to haul my real camera along someday and do that area up right.

To my chagrin, the campsites just below the confluence where I’d hoped to lay up for the night were either occupied or uninhabitable because of fallen trees. I was reluctant to hog one of the group sites, since it was just me, and I didn’t want roommates at Riverside Landing either.

So I pressed on. The next two campsites have four miles of water between each, and the first one was also occupied. So I ended up paddling almost 10 extra miles that I hadn’t planned to do that first day.

By the time I reached campsite S125.5, it was getting dark and I was completely pooped. I didn’t even bother to build a campfire. The SEE WEAVER, PAGE 19

approved.

Administrator reports: Mr. Dodge: Two positions open currently; custodian and para professional.

Mr. Spiegel: Over the summer, the Middle Border Conference gate admission fees have been increased from $4 to $5 per adult. Our student gate fee will remain at $4. We have raised our family pass to $100 from $75. Link Crew Orientation is August 22nd for all freshmen. A freshman seminar and resource page is now available on our website under OHS. Homecoming pep fest has been moved to Friday.

Mr. Maki: OHS Student handbook was updated to meet the state requirements for what needs to be printed and eliminating many of the duplicated items. Links for many items are available instead of printing them. WISEdata will be data base for ISES required by the state.

Dr. Weber: Big thanks to the custodial staff, tech, and office staff in getting the building ready to start school again.

PreK wrap around program is looking solid for enrollment.

She has been working on OES’ Alternative Accountability process and having “balanced scorecards” in lieu of current grading.

Mrs. Western: Training is being organized for Special Ed staff to be up-to-speed on law updates and changes.

Dr. Styles: An August 23rd all staff training is scheduled on Skyward. New student registration was tonight. WEB (6th grade) orientation will be August 25th. Now that OMS is 1:1 devices, student cellphones will be required to remain in their lockers or leave at home. Dr. Styles also thanked tech, custodians and office staff for all the prep work in getting ready for school to begin.

Mrs. Maki: Training sessions are scheduled for each day until school starts. New start of the WOW series will assist with PLC opportunities throughout the year.

Next regular Committee Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.

Next regular Board Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

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

A Rosanne Anderson/Craig Brunclik motion was made to adjourn from Executive Session to announce any action taken. Motion approved.

Mr. Johnson announced no action was taken during executive session.

A Pete Kammerud/Craig Brunclik motion was made to adjourn. Motion approved.

Meeting adjourned.

Pete Kammerud, District Clerk WNAXLP

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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Aug. 9, 2016 Mirage D. Allen, 26, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50 and speeding (20-24 mph), 225.70.

Noel Amborn, 25, Elk River, exceeding speed zones, (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Sherry J. Anderson, 53, Clear Lake, speeding in 55mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Neil E. Anderson, 35, St. Paul, Minn., speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Deane Joseph Andrie, 64, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10 and operator fair to wear seatbelt, $10.

Allen James Barrientes, 36, Ham Lake, Minn., exceed speed zones (2024) hwy. area, $313.90.

Trudee A. Bealka, Dresser, shoreland zoning violation, $893.50.

Jennifer Lyn Belisle, 37, Somerset, alleged speeding 55 mph zone (1619 mph), $200.50.

Daniel James Berwald, 20, Lester Prairie, Minn., operating left of center line, $213.10 and exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Susan Marie Black, 50, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Scott C. Boesel, 33, Dresser, operating ATV or UTV without required headgear, $150.10.

Robert Francis Brand, 43, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Phillip R. Brenizer, 52, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Emily Christine Bristlin, 21, Rosemount, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Isaiah Magnus Broberg, 22, Savage, Minn., entering unauthorized or closed area, $175.30.

Tyler James Bruber, 21, Mendota Heights, Minn., fail to carry or exhibit valid proof of safety certificate when operating motorboat, $150.10.

Carolyn D. Carlson, 52, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Eduardo Cortes, 54, White Bear Lake, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10 and speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

John Robert Costanzo, 57, Balsam Lake, vehicle operator fair/wear seatbelt, $10.

Michael Charles Crim, 52, St. Croix Falls, alleged speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Clayton Reed Dehmer, 20, Cushing, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Derek Richard Delapaz, 42, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Kyle Drinken, 17, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Andy Edward

Drutschmann-Johnson, 21, Osceola, no catalytic converter, $175.30; operating moor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vehicle operator fail/ weat seatbelt, $10 and operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Stephan Conrad Dunning, 44, Edina, Minn., operating bot towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Hailey Jo Eckstrom, 19, Rice Lake, illegally jump/dive in St. Croix River, $150.10.

Mark G. Engstrom, 50, Prescott, exceeding speed zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Jacob Albert Erdmanczyk, 34, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Samantha Blake Ferguson, 17, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30.

Mark Benjamin Fisk, 41, Adams, operate boat without valid cert. number, $200.50.

Kristina F. Frey, 41, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Thomas Michael Garrity, 53, N. St. Paul, Minn., fish without license, $172.70.

Ryan Wesley Gay, 19, Wyoming, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Hunter Jeffrey Gervais, 19, Edina, Minn., absolute sobriety for underage persons, $200.50; operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Gerald Robert Glaus, 71, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50 and vehicle operator fail/ wear seatbelt, $10.

Ruth A. Greene, 540, Farmington, Minn., possess fishing 25 percent or less over bag limit, $304.25.

Michael J. Hagman, 34, Clayton, non-registration of vehicle, $175.30; no interlock or inoperative, $200.50 and failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

James F. Hammon, 67, Somerset, passing on hill or curve, $326.50.

Brianna Nicole Hanson, 22, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Wallace Hanson, Tampa, Fla., built two decks without land use permits, $452.50.

Ryan Jerome Hanson, 25, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295.00.

Cassandra A. Hatella, 30, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Michelle Lynn Hill, 49, Stillwater, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Reid Alan Holmes, 49, Edina, Minn., fail/carry floatation devices, $162.70.

Randy William Isham, 52, Detroit Lakes, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Lucas David Jankowski, 37, Sheboygan, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jacob M. Johnson, 27, New Richmond, operate personal watercraft without valid safety certificate for persons born after Jan. 1, 1989, $162.70.

Ryan Johnson, 44, New Ulm, Minn., exceed speed zones (11-15 mph) hwy. area, $213.10.

Jeffrey Scott Jones, 45, Ramsey, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Jeffrey Anthony Jones, 47, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Arlan H. Jones, 59, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Guillermo Juarez Frausto, 33, Amery, operating with valid license (first violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Bruno Joseph Kissner, 20, Rice Lake, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, $150.10.

Richard J. Klinefelter Jr,. 47, Roberts, possession of illegal sized fish, $249.15.

Charles Feeney Knapp, 52, Minneapolis, Minn., fail/carry boat floatation devices, $162.70.

Lucas Joel Kruase, 36, Brooklyn Park, Minn., fish without license, $192.70.

Michael John Lang, 36, Balsam Lake, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property, $175.30.

Karen Lang, 57, Elk River, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $200.50.

Carl Fred Lange, 83, Dubuque, Iowa, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property, $200.50.

Michael John Langer, 58, Centuria, operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Trevor Levi Lewan, 23, Rice Lake, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, $150.10.

Jonathan Warren Lindner, 28, St. Croix Falls, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Daniel Lee Loftus Jr., 46, Woodville, possession of illegal size fish, $249.15.

Robert Allen Lorenz, 40, Rice Lake, possession of illegal size fish, $222.90.

Travis R. Love, 24, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Alfred John Malm, 23, River Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Travis James Manderud, 18, Forest Lake, Minn., exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Aaron Jonathon Mann, 29, Minneapolis, Minn., bike rules – ride play vehicles on roadway, $162.70.

Kimberly Ann Marshall, 51, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Timothy Joseph Martin, 29, Ramsey, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Stephen Kendall McCracken, 67, Edina, Minn., speeding in 55

mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Mahriyah Rae McKenzie, 23, Clear Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Kyle Robert McNearney, 29, Elko, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Lorenzo Merrill, 30, Isle, Minn., operating with valid license (first violation), $200.50.

David Allen Meyer, 44, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding in 555 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Chelsea Elizabeth Micheals, 26, Minneapolis, Minn., bike rules-ride play vehicles on roadway, $162.70.

Bernard John Mike, 54, Woodbury, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Joshua Roy Moe, 18, Cushing, inattentive driving, $187.90.

William Michael Mork, 55, Eagan, Minn., operating motorboat within 100 feet of dock, $187.90.

Joshua Thomas Morse, 24, Clear Lake, operating motorboat without valid safety certificate, person born after Jan. 1, 1989, $162.70.

Gregory Robert Morstad, 68, Balsam Lake, give permission operate boat without certificate, $200.50.

Dustin Riley Munger, 35, Mahtomedi, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Joeseph Jeremiah Murphy Jr., 20, Rice Lake, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, 150.10.

Isaac J. Muzquiz, 20, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $175.30.

Timothy Alan Nalipinski, 36, Oak Grove, Minn., operate boat with PAC (first), $452.50 and operating boat while intoxicated, $452.50.

Drew Richard Nelson, 17, Monticello, Minn., possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

John Theodore Nelson, 48, Rochester, Minn., exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30.

North Bay Court LLC, Hampton, Minn., shoreland zoning violation, $452.50.

Katherine Anne Olichwier, 40, Oakdale, Minn., speeding n 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Joel Leslie Owens, 45, Sunfish Lake, Minn., operate personal watercraft under 12 years old, $162.70.

Ruben Moreno Vijarro Pagitt, 24, Edina, Minn., entering unauthorized or closed area, $175.30.

Daniel John Palmgren, 48, Rogers, Minn., operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Jeremy Joseph Pass, 34, Stillwater, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Ashley Marie Peterson, 27, Lauderdale, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Paul D. Pogue, 37, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Adam J. Pool, 30, Centuria, vehicle operator fail/wear seatbelt, $10.

Cary L. Rand, 39, Webster, non-registration of vehicle, $175.30.

Skyler Landon Ricketson, 20, Centuria, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30 and vent/side window excessive tinting, $175.30.

Kimberly A. Rodke, 24, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Robert Michael Rothe, 39, Harris, Minn., exceed speed zones (11-15 mph) hwy. area, $213.10.

Brian Scott Schacht, 39, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Barry Gene Schaffner, 50, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Corrin Lea Schmidtke, 21, Somerset, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Angela Marie Severson, 32, operating while suspended, $200.50 and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Micah L. Simon, 26, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Therese Ann Smith, 48, Lake Elmo, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Marty Leroy Soens, 47, Hinckley, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Amanda J. Sonnenberg, 31, Turtle Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Allysse Marie Sorensen, 29, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Ronald W. Steen, 56, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

John L. Stoeklen, 40, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Amy Lynn Stolzheim, 46, St. Paul, Minn., exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $200.50.

Dylan Carter Strait, 18, Frederic, fail/yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

David Milton Strauss, 70, Balsam Lake, vehicle operating fail/wear seatbelt, $10.

David J. Strauss, 46, Hager City, vehicle passenger fail to wear seatbelt, $10.

Jennifer Won Hee Suk, 34, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Joan Margaret Taschner, 67 , Rice Lake, exceed speed zones (11-15 mph) hwy. area, $213.10.

Brandon Michael Taylor, 24, Taylors Falls, Minn., operate without valid license (first violation), $200.50 and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Terry Allen Thompson, 54, Baldwin, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Vincent Paul Tiernan, 19, Otsego, Minn., operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Yvette Lee Transue, 30, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Craig Jeffrey Truempi, 50, Eden Prairie, Minn., fair/carry boat floatation devices, $162.70.

Joey A. Tucker, 29, St. Croix Falls, unreasonable and imprudent speed, $213.10.

Courtney M. Valleskey, 17, Cushing, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Mackenzie Ann Vannelli, 20, Apple Valley, Minn., exceed speed zones (20-24mph) hwy. area, $313.90.

John David Viker, 80, Moorhead, Minn., exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $200.50.

William Grant Wattman, 61, Houston, Tex., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Edward John Watts, 21, Cameron, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

Simon Jonathan Wickham, 17, Lindstrom, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

John G. Yates, 39, Cushing, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Todd Kenneth Yell, 44, Woodbury, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Paula M. Zelinski, 43, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Aug. 16, 2016 Bailey T. Adams, 24, Milltown, unlicensed dog, $187.90.

Alexander S. Bains, 18, SEE RECORDS, PAGE 10

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.

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Have a healthy relationship with food

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aking smart, sensible choices about what we put in our bodies is important when trying to maintain or improve our health.

However, it’s equally as important that we don’t let the desire to maintain a healthy weight keep us from having a healthy r el at ion sh ip Guest with food. For Columnist some, healthy eating is someChelsea O’Brien thing that just comes natuRDN rally, but for

others it is a learned behavior that takes practice.”

No type of food is “off limits”.

With a positive relationship with food, there really aren’t “good foods” and “bad foods.”

Instead, take each food on a case-by-case basis and believe that all foods can be enjoyed in moderation. Devouring a plate of chili cheese fries every day is far from healthy, of course, but you should be able to enjoy one with friends once in a while without obsessing over how many calories you’re consuming.

Understand the value of timing.

Having a healthy relationship with food means understanding when to indulge as well. As a mindful eater, save

higher calorie indulgences for times when you’re not ravenously hungry. As a result, you consume a lot less of the food than you otherwise would.

This also allows you to simply enjoy the experience that comes along with eating a favorite treat. Also remember that food should nourish the soul to the same extent it nourishes the body.

Let your body tell you when it’s time to eat.

Many people who overeat wind up doing so in response to emotional arousal in an attempt to make themselves feel better. Others eat because they’re bored or because everyone else around them has chosen that exact time for

a snack. Those who enjoy a healthy relationship with food have learned to listen to their bodies, and will only eat when they’re physically hungry.

They also have learned to recognize the signs of comfortable fullness and choose to stop eating at that point.

A treat and a snack are two different things.

Depriving the body of nourishment to the point where it’s ravenously hungry is one of the easiest ways to wind up overeating. That said, mindful eaters understand the value of snacking to stave off hunger in between meals when necessary. However, remember to make healthy, modest choices in regards to snacks.

A slice of cheese or a few roasted almonds makes an excellent snack while a cookie or a square of chocolate should be considered a treat.

They don’t skip breakfast.

It’s a proven fact that eating breakfast is linked to a wealth of health benefits including higher energy levels, lower cholesterol levels and improved memory function.

Those who eat at least a modest breakfast every day also tend to be healthier overall than those who don’t. Consuming breakfast provides the body with necessary fuel and nutrients first thing in the morning when needed most. As menSEE FOOD, PAGE 23

RECORDS: Polk County Circuit court and probable cause reports FROM PAGE 9

Osceola, sell/buy motor vehicle without safety belts, $10.

Cara N. Borkowski, 39, Blue Springs, Mo., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Andrew Charles Brown, 28, Centuria, sell alcohol to underage person (first), $500 and possess drug paraphernalia (forfeiture), $263.50.

James Patrick Cole, 74, San Lorenzo, Calif, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50 and speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295.

Elinor Hendrick, speeding, $175.30.

Dusty Collins, 32, Balsam Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50 and operate without valid

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license (first violation), $200.50.

Aaron Dirk Fischer, 26, Butterfield, Minn., no protection on exposed exhaust system, $175.30.

Jennifer L. Fisher, 47, Milltown, operating after suspended, $200.50.

Megan M. Francis, 32, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Katherine J. Gese, 25, Taylors Falls, Minn., operating with valid license (first violation), $200.50 and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Melissa Lynne Hall, 44, Dresser, exceeding speed zones, (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Bryan Douglas Hansen, 32, Hudson, non-registration of vehicle – auto<10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Jacob Anthony Haubrich, 19, Lake Elmo, Minn., operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30.

Shun Patrick Higgins, 45, Luck, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jon Charles Irlbeck, 39, Osceola, exceeding sped zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Amber Lynn Johnson, 35, Hammond, jet ski violate, slow-no-wake requirement, $187.90.

James E. Johnson, 37, Luck, possession of controlled substance, $236.50.

Thomas Hans Johnson, 39, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

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Michael W. Kozer, 32, Shell Lake, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Austin Lee Krueger, 17, Cleburne, Tex., exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Isaiah Kenneth Lane, 18, Centuria, violations of child safety restraint requirements-child under 4 years of age, $20.

Nicholas Jerome Lee, 36, Cushing, possession of marijuana, $268.50 and fail/notify DMV of address/name change, $162.70.

Fritz D. Mani, 55, Rice Lake, improper registration of other vehicle, $263.50.

Marzahn Trucking LLC, Waterville, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $286.36.

Tyler S. Merrill, 20, Balsam Lake, possess or use fireworks, $200.50.

Douglas F. Nusberger Sr., 55, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Rodney Lee Patraw, 62, White Bear, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

David John Reimer, 56, St. Paul, Minn., speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Eric Thomas Schurhamer, 22, St. Paul, Min., disorder conduct, $263.50.

Joey A. Tucker, 28, St. Croix Falls, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

William Edwin Whitsitt, 52, operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30.

Cody Michael Woltz, 31, Centuria, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, August 29, 2016 Austin D. Wahl, 24, Cushing was arrested August 25 for OMVWI (1st) and Operate PAC (1st).

Davie J. Yeske, 73, Turtle Lake was arrested on August 23 for domestic battery.

Tyrell M. Hoffbeck, 20, Osceola was arrested on August 21 for substantial battery, burglary, and disorderly conduct.

Richard P. Munkholm, 59, Forest Lake, Minn. was arrested on August 22 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Jeremy L. Norlander, 32, St. Croix Falls was arrested on August 23 for failure-to-pay warrant, resisting an officer, possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Amanda S. Deming, 36, Clayton was arrested on August 23 for possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing an officer, misdemeanor bail jumping, and two warrants.

Leif W. Lindstrom, 43, homeless was arrested on August 24 for disorderly conduct.

James A. Klassen, 21, Centuria was arrested on August 21 for substantial battery, burglary, and disorderly conduct.

Adam L Reitz, 26, Amery was arrested on August 25 for disorderly conduct and domestic enhancer.

Todd E. Lange, 49, Amery was arrested on August 25 for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC (2nd+Felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Madeline R. Murphy, 17, Luck was arrested on August 25 for criminal trespass to dwelling.

Andrew M. Smith, 19, Frederic was arrested on August 25 for criminal trespass to dwelling.

Jack M. Flavin, 31, Little Falls, Minn. was arrested on August 27 for disorderly conduct.

Donovan N. Peterson, 28, Amery was arrested on August 27 for disorderly conduct.

Jeremiah R. Boehm, 33, Amery was arrested on August 27 for disorderly conduct.

Kimberly A. Zelinski, 46, Balsam Lake was arrested on August 27 for disorderly conduct and misdemeanor battery.

Thomas H. Kurtz, 51, Green Bay was arrested on August 28 for failureto-pay warrant.

David J. Peloquin, 35, Frederic was arrested on August 22 for probation warrant.

Anthony J. Hoffbeck, 18, Osceola was arrested on August 23 for a warrant.

James D. Brown, 32, Clayton was arrested on August 26 for probation hold.

Casey L. Satter, 31, Centuria was arrested on August 26 for two failure-to-appear warrants.

Brady M. Tulgren, 32, New Richmond was arrested on August 26 for failure-to-appear warrant.

Andrew J. Otten, 30, St. Croix Falls was arrested on August 27 for a bail jumping warrant.

Divorces Filed Monday, August 29, 2016 Amy M. Flug, 28, Amery and Joshua A. Flug, 30, Osceola filed for divorce on August 15, 2016.

Valerie A. Davidsavor, 32, St. Croix Falls and Troy P. Davidsavor, 34, St. Croix Falls filed for divorce on August 2, 2016.

Jerud A. Udelhofen, 37, Amery and Elva Udelhofen, 45, El Paso, Texas filed for divorce on August 2, 2016.

Hannah S. Hamilton, 27, Raeford, North Carolina and Weston S. Hamilton, 27, St. Croix Falls filed for divorce on August 4, 2016.

Jennifer L. Luedtke, 42, Amery and Jace K. Luedtke, 42, Amery filed for divorce on August 9, 2016.

Jennifer R. Luangrath, 26, Osceola and Michael E. Pelschel, 24, San Clemente, Cal. filed for divorce on August 15, 2016.

Heather L. Wirtz, 42, Amery and Darren T. Wirtz, 45, Clayton filed for divorce on August 17, 2016.

Kimberly J. Lamusga, 52, Amery and Wallace P. Lamusga, 52, Amery filed for divorce on August 19, 2016.

Molly T. Newbauer, 31, Turtle Lake and Joseph R. Newbauer, 33, Clayton filed for divorce on August 23, 2016.

Jacqueline L. Mork, 59, Amery and Raymond A. Mork, 80, Clear Lake filed for divorce on August 26, 2016.

Camilla A. Wheaton, 68, Luck and Johnny L. Wheaton, 60, Luck filed for divorce on August 26, 2016.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Monday, August 29, 2016 Christopher O. Smith Jr. and Laura J. Biedler were issued a marriage license on August 21, 2016.

Tyler P. Hoffman and Kimberly J. Bainbridge were issued a marriage license on August 21, 2016.

Jonathan T. Lee and Marta E. Pedersen were issued a marriage license on August 22, 2016.

Leon V. Alden and Tina M. Springer were issued a marriage license on August 22, 2016.

Bryce A. Lee and Alicia A. Melbostad were issued a marriage license on August 23, 2016.

Chad A. Anderson and Lori A. Bierschbach were issued a marriage license on August 23, 2016.

Dallas J. Coury and Amanda K. Olien were issued a marriage license on August 23, 2016.

Bailey S. Pippenger and Marissa A. Lenerville were issued a marriage license on August 24, 2016.

Jared J. Padgett and Brittany McEwen-Self were issued a marriage license on August 24, 2016.

Philip D. Capuzzi and Raya A. Madison were issued a marriage license on August 24, 2016.

Austin M. Swenson and Aalyssa E. Holdt were issued a marriage license on August 25, 2016.

Eric W. Elsham and Emily A. Rader were issued a marriage license on August 25, 2016.

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Chieftain tennis team has Osceola CC team mixed results in Amery runs in Rosemount

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The Amery Warriors have proven to be a formidable foe on the tennis courts in recent years.

Sometimes the reputation of the team helps them play well on the court. The Osceola Chieftains are an up and coming team but still need to get over the hump competing against strong Middle Border teams. Osceola traveled to Amery to challenge the Warriors in MBC play last week and the home team prevailed 6-1. The No. 1 doubles team of Ann Salewski and Mariah Gaglio secured the lone point for the Chieftains by defeating the Amery tandem of Deanna Meyer and Dani Meyer by scores of 6-3, 6-2.

“What a bittersweet afternoon of tennis in Amery,” Osceola coach Beth Friedrichsen said.

“I’m really proud of Mariah and Ann. They came back from a tough loss SEE TENNIS, PAGE 21

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Trista Haan has been a mainstay at No.2 singles for the Chieftains this season. Osceola lost their only match of the week in Amery.

When your sport is to run in difficult conditions it is sometimes nice to get a change from the routine. That is what the Osceola Chieftain cross country team did when they scheduled a meet in Rosemount, MN for their second event of the year. Usually cross country athletes run on a 5,000 meter course but this time it was a relative sprint; just two JO JASPERSON FILE PHOTO | THE SUN miles. Many of the top runners in the Senior Evan Wright and his state of Minnesota Chieftain teammates competed at and Wisconsin took Rosemount high school in Minnepart in the 23 team sota with some of the best runners event. No doubt in Wisconsin and Minnesota. many of the runners at Rosemount will be competing in their respective State meet at the end of the season.

“This invite was a fun, new team event,” Osceola coach Rachael Robinson said. “The size of the meet, the distance, and the caliber of the competition were all new challenges for us. The meet was an opportunity to see how we stack up against some the biggest SEE OHS CC, PAGE 21

Chieftains gain soccer win over Cumberland

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Donya Fehlen is an important part of the improving Chieftain golf team. Osceola is currently battling for an upper division finish in the MBC standings.

OHS golfers chase top half of MBC standings

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Many people would have thought that the Osceola Chieftain golf team would have trouble gaining significant team points in the Middle Border standings after SEE OHS GOLF, PAGE 23

Wins have been hard to come by for the Osceola Chieftain soccer team but the theme so far this year has been improved play. Last week Osceola got their first win of the year with a hard fought 5-4 decision over Cumberland. Earlier in the week the Chieftains fell to Baldwin-Woodville 5-1.

The win at Cumberland was not without anxious moments.

The Chieftains looked like they might blow out the Beavers early on when they hit the nets for the first three goals of the game, all within seven minutes.

Shane Vazquez tallied all three goals for the Chieftain offense.

Cumberland could have folded at this point but to their credit they fought back with a vengeance. The Beavers hit the net to cut the Osceola lead to 3-1 and it was a battle for who would score the all-important next goal. The Chieftains’ Gavin Peterson had the answer as he found the mark to up

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Gavin Anderson has been an important part of the improving Osceola Chieftain soccer team. Osceola got their first MBC win of the year last week with a 5-4 win over Cumberland.

the lead to 4-1. Cumberland again fought back by scoring the next two goals. Peterson scored an all-important insurance goal to get the Osceola lead back to two at 5-3. Peterson’s goal was critical as Cumberland scored again to make the final 5-4.

“This game was by far our best offensive performance,” Osceola coach Nathan Anderson said. “It was great knowing that we can put in five goals in one game, with Shane Vasquez showing he can find the back of the net if given a chance. I was disap-

pointed that we gave up four goals, and we need to improve so that we do not have to score five goals to win a game.”

Baldwin-Woodville defeated Osceola the first game of the week 5-1.

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Chieftain football team passes early season test

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You all remember, last year’s Osceola Chieftain football team was the Division-4 State champions, right? Osceola graduated no less than seven all-conference performers from the State championship squad. Will the 2016 Chieftain squad be able to get out from the shadow of last year’s team and establish their own identity?

Osceola started out with two non-conference wins over Arcadia and Northwestern by a combined score of 77-0 but in the process lost one of their two returning all-conference players due to an injury. Senior Ethan Ellingsworth suffered a broken arm in the first quarter of the first game this season. His possible return by the end of the season is questionable.

Osceola started MBC last week by traveling to New Richmond. The Chieftains defeated New SEE OHS FOOTBALL, PAGE 18

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Chieftain running back Diego Lowney (1) patiently waits for the block from Erik Braml on Tiger defender Talon Seckora (29). Osceola defeated New Richmond 46-14 in the MBC opener.

Tenkara – A better way to fish?

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ric Duffy worked magic with that rod, the fly landing softly on the water, drifting naturally downstream, occasionally raising his rod tip skyward making the fly skitter across the water.

When the fish hit he raised the rod, the hook was set and the fish was on a run. Anyone watching Tenkara fishing would realize that there was no reel attached to that long, delicate rod.

If fly fishing is an art, then Tenkara fishing is fine art. Originating in Japan, Tenkara, literally “from Heaven” or “from the skies,” was one of the earliest forms of fishing by peasants in the mountainous regions of Japan. The rod was a bamboo cane and a horse tail hair to which a handtied fly was attached.

Wild River Today’s Tenkara rods are made of Trails the most sensitive carbon designed to telescope from 6 foot to nearly 20 foot Jim Bennett rods that can handle big fish. There are no eyes on the rod; instead a piece of braided line is attached to the end of the sensitive rod tip to which a modern angler ties fluorocarbon line. That line works like a traditional western fly line to load the rod and propel the fly that is tied to a lighter leader.

The end result is a superior way to fish. The presentation is so much more delicate and precise than western fly fishing and more lifelike. You can cast more often because you are using less line and there is no reel. With no line to mend or spook fish, no heavy fly rod and reel, Tenkara anglers fish with only the fly touching the water so it looks real, floats naturally,

take more fish and spend more time simply fishing.

Duffy carries a light backpack and a bandolier with 7 collapsing rods that fit into protective light weight cases less than 2 feet long. “I carry rods from 2.4 meters (39” in a meter) to 4.5 meters. I use the little guys for real narrow brushy areas. I use the longest rods in wide open streams to have more reach so I can paint a cast out from 20 feet back from the water’s edge to avoid detection. As a generic rule of thumb my main fluorocarbon line is the length of my rod. I use 2 5-foot sections of 4X, 5X or 6X tippet depending on fly, nymph, water depth, clarity, general fish spookiness and current speed.” Duffy can change from one rod to another in about a minute if he is in a hurry.

I have fished with Eric several times and watched him work magic with his Tenkara and slightly heavier, Kieryu rods. The delicate way the fly hits the water; the natural way it drifts and how he can skitter it across the water look real. I have seen him standing in a trout stream catching fish after fish like a predatory bird on the prowl and sneak along a stream edge or walk into the middle of a stream working the fly quietly and precisely to fish that had no clue they were about to be hooked.

I now own a Tenkara rod and have experienced its elegant simplicity. No, it’s not like a cane pole but there are similarities that we joke about. Advantages for fish on a fly are there. Tenkara is lightness of pole, line and the delicate presentation of fly in current or on the other side of current where a western fly angler cannot fish.

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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SCOREBOARD CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 13: Osceola at UW-Barron County. St. Croix Falls at Rice Lake.

Sept. 17: Osceola Invitational.

Sept. 20: Osceola at Hudson.

Sept. 22: St. Croix Falls at Unity.

Sept. 29: St. Croix Falls Invitational.

Chieftain Cross Country Summary Irish Invitational Rosemount, MN September 2, 2016 Team Standings- (top 10 teams) 1) Minnetonka 51 2) Eden Prairie 74 3) Prior Lake 141 4) Rosemount 181 5) Lakeville North 194 6) Stillwater 195 7) Farmington 245 8) Robbinsdale Armstrong 249 9) Rochester Mayo 255 10) River Falls 256 17) Osceola 466 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) Distance – two miles 69, Caroline Gearin, 13:17.5 90, Anna Swanson, 13:53.6 97, Mattea Johnson, 14:01.4 102, Madison Roemhild, 14:11.5 108, Ari Backlund, 14:31.3 109, Lindsey Gearin, 14:32.5 113, Maya Celander, 14:39.6 Individual winner, Sophie Whicher, Minnetonka, 11:16.7.

Team Standings – (top 10 teams) 1) Mounds View 72 2) Minnetonka 86 3) Prior Lake 148 4) Rosemount 175 5) Eden Prairie 176 6) St Paul Highland Park 193 7) St. Paul Central 226 8) Roseville Area 242 9) Forest Lake 247 10) Totino-Grace 264 19) Osceola 482 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) Distance – two miles 61, Matt Schultz, 11:01.0 65, Ryan Rogers, 11:03.0 99, Evan Wright, 11:24.2 127, Justin Vorndran, 11:50.8 130, Josh Schultz, 11:54.9 141, Coby Heimbach, 12:17.3 144, Luke Lundgren, 12:33.7 Individual winner, Matt Wilkinson, 9:47.5.

Saints Cross Country Summary Frederic Invitational August 30, 2016 Team Standings- (girls – 5,000 meters) 1) Grantsburg 26 2) Frederic / Luck 49 3) Cumberland 74 4) St Croix Falls 75 Incomplete; Unity Saints Individuals (overall place, name, time) 5, Anna Klein, 24:08.7 14, Grace Klein, 27:28.9 16, Margaret Butler, 28:37.2 17, Jesi Peterson, 28:38.3 26, CJ Basacker, 31:46.5 Individual winner, Hallie Jensen, Grantsburg, 22:39.4.

Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) 1) Unity 28 2) Grantsburg 47 3) St Croix Falls 70 4) Cumberland 77 Incomplete; Frederic / Luck Saints Individuals (overall place, name, time) 9, Matt LaMirande, 21:21.4 10, Calvin Davis, 22:05.2 11, Noah Berg, 22:54.9 19, Keith Murphy, 26:28.7 21, Boden Enochs, 28:29.5 Individual winner, Alex Binfet, Unity, 19:18.0.

FOOTBALL Sept. 9: Osceola at Somerset. Elk Mound at St. Croix Falls.

Sept. 16: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola. St. Croix Falls at Washburn.

Sept. 23: Osceola at Amery.

Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls.

Sept. 30: Prescott at Osceola. St. Croix Falls at Webster.

Middle Border Football Standings September 2, 2016 Conf Overall 1) Osceola 1-0 3-0 1) St. Croix Central 1-0 3-0 1) Ellsworth 1-0 3-0 1) Amery 1-0 2-1 5) New Richmond 0-1 1-2 5) Baldwin-Woodville0-1 1-2 5) Prescott 0-1 0-3 8) Somerset 0-1 0-3 Scores from September 2nd Osceola 46, New Richmond 14 Amery 21, Baldwin-Woodville 14 Ellsworth 48, Prescott 7 St. Croix Central 50, Somerset 24 North Lakeland Football Standings September 2, 2016 Conf Overall 1) Unity 1-0 3-0 1) Grantsburg 1-0 3-0 1) St. Croix Falls 1-0 2-1 4) Flambeau 0-0 0-3 5) Cameron 0-1 2-1 5) Wash/Bay/S Shore0-1 1-2 5) Webster 0-1 0-2 Scores from September 2 St. Croix Falls 18, Cameron 14 Grantsburg 45, Webster 0 Unity 38, Wash/Bay/S Shore 0 Boyceville 22, Flambeau 0 (nonconference) Osceola Football Statistics

O l att N h d Osceola New Ri Richmond (unofficial) September 2, 2016 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) OHS, Jones 20-97, Johnson 22-160-2, Lowney 13-57-1, Carlson 7-9-2, Scott 1-4, Fox 2-6, Campbell 1-(-7). NRHS, Altena 12-65-1, Kier 9-(-15), Karpenske 6-4, Momchilovich 3-20, Henke 1-1.

Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) OHS, Carlson 3-5-108-2-1. NRHS Kier, 9-14-180-1-0.

Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) OHS, Bents 3-108-2. NRHS, Kretovics1-13, Effertz 1-3, Altena 1-18, N Powers 5-136-1, Karpenske 1-6.

Punts OHS, None. NRHS, Effertz 2-6532.5 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; OHS 326, NRHS 75.

Yards per Carry; OHS 4.9, NRHS 2.4.

Yards Passing; OHS 108, NRHS 180.

Yards per Attempt Passing; OHS 21.6, NRHS 12.9.

Total Yards; OHS 434, NRHS 255.

Total Plays; OHS 71, NRHS 47.

First Downs; OHS 21, NRHS 13.

Kickoff Returns; OHS 3-31-10.3 ave.

NRHS 6-102-17.0 ave.

Punt Returns; OHS 1-19-19.0 ave.

NRHS None.

Penalties; OHS 6-45, NRHS 4-32.

Turnovers; OHS 1 (int). NRHS 2 (2 fum).

Scoring 1 2 3 4 F OHS 14 14 6 12 46 NRHS 0 6 8 0 14 First Quarter OHS - Lowney 2 run (Carlson kick), 5:06 OHS - Johnson 3 run (Carlson kick), 3:27 Second Quarter OHS – Johnson 2 run (Carlson kick), 5:46 NRHS – Powers 3 pass from Kier (run failed), 4:51 OHS – Bents 4 pass from Carlson (Carlson kick), 0:08 Third Quarter NRHS – Altena 18 run (Kretovics pass from Kier), 9:49 OHS – Carlson 5 run (kick failed), 4:08 Fourth Quarter OHS – Carlson 2 run (kick blocked), 9:20 OHS – Bents 74 pass from Carlson (kick failed), 2:01 St. Croix Falls Football Statistics (unofficial) St. Croix Falls at Cameron September 2, 2016 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) SCF, Johnson 25-144-2, Henk 12-55-1, Steek 1-1. CHS Wintrone 16-81, Gillett 10-30, Gifford 2-14, Davison 2-3-1.

Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) SCF, Johnson 5-9-112-0-0. CHS, Gillett 16-25-190-1-2.

Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) SCF, Steek 2-63, Henk 2-41, Webb 1-8. CHS Davison 7-66-1, Bailey 5-65, Koenecke 4-59.

Punting (att – yds – ave) SCF, Henk, 4-100-25.0. CHS, Gillett 2-53-26.5.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; SCF 200, CHS 128.

Yards per Carry; SCF 5.3, CHS 4.3.

Yards Passing; SCF 112, CHS 190.

Yards per Attempt Passing; SCF 12.4, CHS 7.6.

Total Yards; SCF 312, CHS 318.

Yards per Play; SCF 6.6, CHS 5.8.

Total Plays; SCF 47, CHS 55.

First Downs; SCF 14, CHS 16.

Penalties; SCF 6-80, CHS 5-30.

Turnovers; SCF 1 (fum), CHS 5 (3 fum, 2 int).

GOLF Sept. 7: Osceola & St. Croix Falls at Clifton Highland.

Sept. 8: Osceola & St. Croix Falls at Bristol Ridge.

Sept. 13: Osceola & St. Croix Falls at Amery.

Sept. 16: Osceola & St. Croix Falls at Pheasant Hills.

Sept. 19: Osceola & St. Croix Falls at Ellsworth.

Sept. 22: Osceola at Bristol Ridge.

Sept. 28: Osceola at Amery (regional).

Middle Border Golf Standings September 2, 2016 1) New Richmond 30 2) Baldwin-Woodville 26 3) Ellsworth 25 4) Osceola 17 4) St. Croix Central 17 6) Amery 16 7) Somerset 13 8) Prescott 12 Osceola Chieftain and St. Croix Falls Saints Golf Results August 30, 2016 Pheasant Hills – 9 holes Team Results 1) New Richmond 182 2) Baldwin-Woodville 195 3) Ellsworth 208 4) St. Croix Central 210 5) Osceola 219 6) Prescott 232 7) Amery 235 8) Somerset 246 Osceola Individuals Payton Busick 49 Mikayla Fennern 51 Mattie Newman 59 Donya Fehlen 60 Jada Wyman 60 St. Croix Falls Individuals Katie Herrick 55 Gabby Sawacki 65

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Local Olympian’s opinion steals the show Kalmoe thinking of Tokyo for 2020?

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Three-time Olympian and St. Croix Falls native Megan Kalmoe returned from Rio di Janeiro and the 2016 Olympic Games with a fifth place finish in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls event.

Although the finish didn’t garner much attention from the press, Kalmoe’s critique of the media did. Leading up to the Games, Kalmoe protested interviewers’ focus on raw sewage in Rio’s water with an opinion piece in the British daily The Guardian.

“In Beijing, people were hyper-focused on air quality,” she wrote.

“In London, the criticism fell on budget and timeline issues. This year, it’s more of the same and people seem more motivated than ever to portray the impending Rio Games as the biggest ever disaster that hasn’t happened

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Megan Kalmoe

yet. Why? Why do we insist on indulging this negativity when there is so much potential for a culture of optimism and positivity in and around the Games? …

“I will row through shit for you, America,” she declared. “And I will do it gladly, and proudly, because rowing on this team in Rio is not something I’m afraid of, or going to complain about.

I will do it, and I will defend fiercely the dignity of the people who are doing their best to make everyone happy while we are all guests in their

The St. Croix Falls volleyball team had a very tough schedule to start the season. Two weeks ago they played against three 2015 State tournament teams at the Menomonie ‘Sprawl’ and although they lost those games they were improving. The Saints came back to place third in the bronze division at Menomonie and used the experience as a springboard into the West Lakeland conference schedule.

St. Croix opened conference play with a straight set win over Luck and followed that by sweeping Siren in three games.

St. Croix started last week with a road trip to Luck. Although the Saints won the match in a three game sweep the Cardinals put up a strong fight. St. Croix won the first game in convincing fashion 25-14.

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Ruthie Stewart (left) and Mirabelle Vezina prepare to block an oncoming ball.

Saints football passes road test in Cameron

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The St. Croix Falls football team began North Lakeland conference play by traveling to Cameron to challenge the Comets. The Saints did what they had to do as they came away with an 18-14 decision. St. Croix is now 2-1 overall.

“Great night for our team,” St. Croix coach Grant Belisle said.

“Cameron has many weapons, and we feel good about keeping them out of the end zone when they were knocking on the door.

Our kids hung in there and capitalized on some timely turnovers.

We had an interception in the red zone and two fumble recoveries in the red zone. Our kids kept their poise when their backs were against the wall. That’s a good

sign we have kids believing in themselves and each other.”

Statistically it was a pretty even game overall. St. Croix Falls rolled up a total of 312 yards while Cameron netted 318. The Saints had the edge in rushing with 200 yards to Cameron’s 128 while the Comets had more yards through the air by a tally of 190 to 112. St. Croix had 14 first downs to Cameron’s 16. However two statistics were certainly in the Saints favor. St. Croix had five takeaways while the Comets had only one.

Of course, most importantly, St Croix ended up with 18 points to 14 for Cameron.

Alex Jonson led the Saints potent rushing attack as he gained 144 yards on 25 carries for an average of 5.8 yards per carry. Johnson found the end zone on two of his carries. Ty Henk toted the

pigskin 12 times for 55 yards and a touchdown.

Johnson also had a very good night throwing the ball as he completed five passes in nine attempts good for 112 yards. Spencer Steek was the recipient of two passes good for 63 yards. Henk grabbed two passes for 41 yards.

“Alex Johnson had a great night for us on offense,” Belisle said. “Our offensive line created some great holes for Alex to run through. Tyler Henk and our receivers did enough to keep their defense honest.”

Hunter Gillette went to the air 25 times for Cameron and completed 16 good for 190 yards and a touchdown. His favorite receiver was Remington Davison who caught seven balls for 66 yards SEE SCF FOOTBALL, PAGE 18

Saints run at hot Frederic course

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

It is not just the athletes from the other schools that the runners on a cross country team have to deal with. It is also the elements, especially early in the season. In the first meet of the year at Grantsburg the St. Croix Falls Saints found beautiful running weather but a very tough course. Last week at the second meet it was just the opposite.

“The course at Frederic isn’t as difficult as Grantsburg, but the heat was a large factor,making the race a lot more grueling for everyone,” St. Croix sophomore Anna Klein said.

St. Croix coach Jennifer Clemins agreed with the assessment by

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Sophomore Anna Klein top finisher for the Saints girls cross country team at Frederic, placing fifth overall.

Klein.

“The heat got to most of the SCF Running Saints,” Clemins said.

“For those who have been to the Frederic high school grounds, there is little shade from the sun on this course for runners.”

The Saints battled the heat along with four other teams, with the boys squad placing third as a team. The girls placed fourth.

Leading the boys was the same pair that led at Grantsburg, Matt LaMirande and Calvin Davis. St. Croix welcomed back Noah Berg who competed in his first race of his senior season.

“Noah Berg ran his first race of the season and finished just after our top two finishers,” Clemins SEE SCF CC, PAGE 21

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Claire Scharfenberg has been a consistent member of the 2016 SCF golf team.

Saints golfers building for the future

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The St. Croix Falls Saints golf team has been slowly adding the pieces they need to become competitive.

Two weeks ago the Saints got Megan Eighmy some SEE SCF GOLF, PAGE 24

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tough in the close games by winning the second 25-21 and then hung on to subdue the Cardinals 26-24 in the finale.

“It was great to begin conference play with a win,” St. Croix coach Alyssa Notermann said. “Our serve receive passing wasn’t as strong as it can be but we fought hard for every point. Luck was up towards the end of the third game, but we came back and were able to finish.”

St. Croix then welcomed Siren to their home court and kept the mo-

mentum for their second straight conference win. The Saints won the first game 25-17 and it turned out that the first game would be the closest one of the night. St. Croix took charge in the second game, defeating the Dragons 25-13. The Saints ended the night for the deflated Siren squad with a 25-7 decision in game three.

“It was a good home court opener for us,” Notermann remarked. “Some of our less experienced Varsity players saw some court time, which is always exciting for the team with all our fans at home.”

SCF FOOTBALL: Saints win over Cameron FROM PAGE 17

and a touchdown.

With the win the Saints will now turn their attention to Elk Mound who invades St. Croix this Friday. Elk Mound is currently 1-2 for the season.

“Getting started with conference play 1-0 is an important feat for our team,” Belisle stated. “We’ll need to be running on all cylinders to play with Elk Mound this Friday night.”

SCOREBOARD: OHS/SCF athletic events FROM PAGE 16

Maddy Stensven 66 Claire Scharfenberg 67 Medalist, Maggie Veenendal, New Richmond, 47.

Osceola Chieftain and St. Croix Falls Saints Golf Results September 1, 2016 New Richmond Links – 9 holes Team Results 1) New Richmond 176 2) Ellsworth 212 3) Baldwin-Woodville 214 4) St. Croix Central 215 5) Amery 220 6) Osceola 222 7) Prescott 242 8) Somerset 253 Osceola Individuals Mikayla Fennern 48 Payton Busick 52 Mattie Newman 58 Jada Wyman 64 St. Croix Falls Individuals Katie Herrick 54 Maddy Stensven 54 Gabby Sawicki 69 Megan Eighmy 73

No. 4 - Hannah Zinn, AHS, def. Taylor Kisler, OHS, 6-2, 6-0 Doubles No. 1 - Ann Salewski / Mariah Gaglio, OHS, def. Deanna Meyer / Dani Meyer, AHS, 6-3, 6-2 No. 2 - Alison Oman / Olivia Braaten, AHS, def. Ashlyn Getschel / Elli Dodge, OHS, 6-0, 6-3 No. 3 - Essie Whitehead / Grace Springett, AHS, def. Olivia Bull / Naomie Orwenyo, 6-2, 6-3

Medalist, Maggie Veenendal, New Richmond, 40.

SOCCER Sept. 8: Osceola at New Richmond.

Sept. 13: Osceola at Amery.

Sept. 20: Somerset at Osceola.

Sept. 22: Osceola at Spooner.

Sept. 26: Osceola at Barron.

Sept. 27: Hayward at Osceola.

Sept. 29: Amery at Osceola.

TENNIS Sept. 8: Osceola at New Richmond.

Sept. 13: Mondovi at Osceola.

Sept. 15: Osceola at Ellsworth.

Sept. 20: Osceola at Barron.

Sept. 22: Unity at Osceola.

Sept. 27: Osceola at New Richmond.

Osceola Chieftain Tennis Results Osceola at Amery Amery 6, Osceola 1 Singles No. 1 - Kayla Olson, AHS, def. Lindsey Pennel, OHS, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 No. 2 - Ruth Elmer, AHS, def. Trista Haan, OHS, 7-5, 6-4 No. 3 - Bethany Marquand, AHS, def.

Melanie King, OHS, 6-2, 6-4

VOLLEYBALL Sept. 8: St. Croix Falls at Unity.

Sept. 10: Osceola Tournament.

Sept. 13: St. Croix Falls at Webster.

Sept. 15: Osceola at Somerset. Frederic at St. Croix Falls.

Sept. 17: Osceola at Eau Claire North.

Sept. 20: Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola. St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg.

Sept. 22: Amery at Osceola. Luck at St. Croix Falls.

Sept. 27: Prescott at Osceola. St. Croix Falls at Siren.

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OHS FOOTBALL: Chiefs beat New Richmond FROM PAGE 16

Richmond by seven points last year and the Tigers went on to play in the semi-final game in the Divison-3 playoffs before losing to State champion Notre Dame by three points. This looked to be the first true test of how good the Chieftain might be.

Osceola passed their first big test with flying colors as they ran over the Tigers 46-14. Osceola displayed a punishing ground game offset by enough passing to keep the Tiger defense honest. Osceola moved the ball all night long and their punter never saw the field. Osceola had four possessions in the first half and each time found the end zone. Osceola ran 27 plays in the second quarter to the Tigers five.

Osceola scored six minutes, fifty-four seconds into the game on a 2 yard run

by Diego Lowney. After Tevin Foss recovered a Tiger fumble on the ensuing drive the Chieftains went 21 yards in four plays to double their lead as Tanner Johnson cashed in from three yards out. Johnson scored his second touchdown midway through the second quarter to up the Osceola lead to 21-0.

This time it was a 66 yard drive in 12 plays.

After New Richmond cut the Osceola lead to 21-6 the Chieftains responded with another picture perfect drive to up their lead to 28-6 at halftime. Osceola marched 77 yards in 15 plays and took all but the final eight seconds off the

second quarter clock. Osceola scored on a four yard pass from Brett Carlson to Jason Bents.

New Richmond opened the scoring in the second half but once again the Chieftains responded immediately.

Carlson hit pay dirt from five yards out for the final play of the drive. Osceola scored twice in the final quarter on a two yard run by Carlson and a 74 yard pass from Carlson to Bents.

Osceola spread the wealth in the running game with Johnson carrying the ball 22 times for 160 yards, Lowney ran 13 times for 57 yards and Reid Jones 20 times for 97 yards. Despite the individual stats all players know that it is a complete team effort.

“Our offensive line has already exceeded our exceptions for this year and are only improving each day,” Lowney said.” They are a set of aggressive guys and are the ones that make every run possible. I’m so proud to be able to run behind a group of great men and athletes. Go Chiefs.”

Johnson is the other Chieftain that returned from last year’s team having earned all-conference accolades. Johnson plays on both sides of the ball and had a monster game for the Chieftains.

“I was really happy with how our offensive and defensive line pounded the Tigers tonight,” Johnson said. “We are really coming together as a team. It was a great physical game and I can’t wait for next week’s ‘Friday Night Lights.’”

KALMOE: Olympian’s opinion steals the show FROM PAGE 17

beautiful country.”

In the final race Kalmoe and teammates Adrienne Martelli, Grace Latz and Tracy Eisser, rowed the course in 6:57.67.

Germany took gold in the event with 6:49.39, the Netherlands earned silver with 6:50.33 and Poland took bronze with 6:50.86. Ukraine took fourth with 6:56.09.

Leading up to the finals, the U.S. team took third in its heat race, coming in after Germany and Poland.

Only the first team in each heat qualifies for the final race, but the U.S. took fourth in the repechage, or second-chance race, qualifying for the finals by the skin of their teeth with a 0.06-second lead over Australia.

After the final race Aug. 11, Kalmoe expressed regret about the finish.

“Hurting pretty bad right now because I let my team down,” she wrote on Twitter.

“This is a hard way to go out,” she added minutes later, “because I don’t feel this perfor-

mance reflects everything our team has gone through together. I am sorry.”

Kalmoe had earned bronze in the same event at the 2012 games, and this Olympic competition was to be her last.

But it looks as though she hasn’t fully closed the door to the Tokyo Games in 2020.

“Making plans with my family today and Mom asks if I have a workout I have to do,” she wrote Aug. 13. “Have to … or want to? #Tokyo2020.”

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WEAVER: Paddling from Whispering Pines to Thayer’s Landing FROM PAGE 8

mosquitoes were as bad as I’ve ever endured, so I quickly boiled some dinner and then got in my ENO hammock tent post haste.

The next morning when I awoke it was already hot. With most of my Sunday paddle already having been paddled the day before, I was therefore in no hurry and casually paddled in and out of the shade trees along the Wisconsin bank.

Where Loon Creek joins the St. Croix, upstream from the Soo Line/Gandy Dancer Bridge, I ex-

perienced my first “wet exit.” I had decided to paddle upstream a short distance, as I have in other spots, only this time I got caught leaning upstream and wasn’t able to brace in time. A flume caught my gunwales and before I knew it, I was swimming alongside the Sans Souci II. Luckily, I had my life vest on and all my gear was stowed, sealed and/or tied down. The only damage done was to my pride. It was warm enough that I ultimately didn’t mind being wet. Once back underway, I made it a point to go

surf that flume a couple more times, just to prove I could.

A few miles downstream, I arrived at Thayer’s Landing, loaded up and was on my way, stopping at The Fish Bowl for lunch before heading south again.

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

Kyle Weaver is a freelance journalist and outdoorsman who lives in the St. Croix River Valley. He can be reached at swsman28@yahoo. com.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A playful and generous spirit make you a favorite friend to have around, Aries. Many may be clamoring for your attention, and you do not know where to direct it first.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, uncertainty has you wondering about the direction in which your life may be going.

It’s a time for reflection. Look to a parent or trusted advisor for guidance.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Romance may get in the way of logic this week, Gemini. This is sure to be exciting, but try to maintain your focus. Keep lines of communication with your significant other open.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do your best to overhaul your finances. Some recent

CLUES ACROSS 1. Taro plant 5. Stone splinter 10. One who likes tobacco 12. Roughly chipped flint 14. He played Gandalf 16. Indicates position 18. AMC ad show “Mad __” 19. Popular sports league 20. Linguistics pioneer 22. Singer DiFranco 23. Dispenses 25. Most important part 26. Worthless entertainment 27. Remunerate 28. Cool 30. Ex-Knick Jeremy 31. On top 33. Felt for 35. Vulcan doctor 37. Publicly denounce 38. Bits of 40. Something to live by 41. Take in solid food 42. Small amount 44. German war epic “__ Boot” 45. Words per minute 48. Employee stock ownership plan 50. Recorded 52. Paddle 53. Dormouse 55. Officially prohibit 56. Wrongly 57. Yves Rocher 58. Weakens 63. An evening party 65. Containing salt 66. Semitic gods 67. Grand in scale CLUES DOWN 1. Very long period of time 2. Boston-based Celtic punk band (abbr.)

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a sudden burst of creativity will inspire you and others in the days ahead. Keep up the great work you’re doing, and don’t be afraid to take chances.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are given to behaving selflessly, Virgo. But this week you can still help others and take your needs into consideration. Ask for help if you need it.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, resist the urge to overindulge in food or beverages this week. Good times are ahead and you want to be able to enjoy them to the fullest.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you’re focused on furthering your career, but re-

sponsibilities at home must be weighed before making a final decision. Don’t give up; just reevaluate your timing.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, rather than dreaming of faraway places, make a plan to travel. Establish a savings account or vacation fund and begin making your travel goals happen.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, gifts might start coming your way and you don’t understand all the generosity.

Accept what is offered and recognize that you deserve it.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It’s easy to expect others to keep your pace when you have all of your ducks in a row, Aquarius. However, not everyone works on the same schedule that you do. Allow time to catch

up.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, promising more than you can possibly deliver at this time will not win you any admirers. Others will appreciate your honesty.

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TENNIS: Team has mixed results FROM PAGE 15

(the previous) weekend against Medford and came out strong and played the tennis that is so fun to watch them play. They were in control of the match the entire time and played smart tennis. They remain undefeated in the conference and are playing nice tennis.â&#x20AC;?

Friedrichsen was disappointed in the results of some of the other Chieftain matches, not necessarily because they lost but she felt that they are capable of playing better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scores just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reflect the tennis that they were playing,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lindsey (Pennel, No. 1 singles) took one set to

OHS CC: Chiefs run in Rosemount

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She had the Olson girl worried. Eventually (Ameryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Olson was able to end the set for the win, but it was by no means a walk away for her.â&#x20AC;?

Trista Haan, Melanie King and Taylor Kisler each lost in straight sets at No.2, No. 3 and No. 4 singles respectively. For the Chieftains Ashlyn Getschel and Elli Dodge dropped their match at No. 2 doubles and Olivia Bull and Naomie Orwenyo fell in straight sets at No. 3 doubles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a team we still have some growing to do, learning how to finish points, games, sets and matches,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen summarized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be confident in the skills that we have and hit hard, smart balls.â&#x20AC;?

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The Osceola girls ended up placing 17th as a team. The top three girls teams were Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and Prior Lake. The boys placed 19th in their race which was won by Mounds View, followed by Minnetonka and Prior Lake.

The girls were led by freshman Caroline Gearin who ran the course in 13:17.5 good for 69th place overall. Gearin was followed by Anna Swanson (90th), Mattea Johnson (97th), Madison Roemhild (102nd), Ari Backlund (108th), Lindsey Gearin (109th) and Maya Celander

(113th).

The Osceola boys had three finishers within 23 seconds of each other. Matt Schultz (61st) finished in 11:01.0, Ryan Rogers (65th) in 11:03.0 and Evan Wright in 11:24.2. The next four Chieftain runners were Justin Vorndran (127th), Josh Schultz (130th), Coby Heimback (141st) and Luke Lundgren (144th). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of how the team responded to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenge and excited to see how each of them learns and grows from this experience,â&#x20AC;? Robinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think the race will help prepare them for the tough competition in our conference and Sectional.â&#x20AC;?

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of very good forwards that we knew would be hard to defend against,â&#x20AC;? Anderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played them tough for the first twenty-five minutes, creating quite a few chances to score but then faded. After letting four goals in the last 20 minutes of the first half, our defense only let one in the second half. Our communication increased substantially.â&#x20AC;?

Last season BW defeated the Chieftains twice by a combined score of 18-1 so the game against the Blackhawks definitely shows progress from last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our team definitely has improved from last year and we will strive to win games and continue to do our best,â&#x20AC;? Osceola junior Luke Ekstrom summarized.

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Noah ended on such a high note last year. I hope this year he can pick up right where he left off.â&#x20AC;?

Keith Murphy and Boden Enochs were the other two varsity scorers for the boys team.

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Clinical Assistant (LPN or CMA)

Hours and schedule will vary. Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Licensed in the state of Minnesota or a Certified Medical Assistant. EMR experience with ability to keyboard and navigate. Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota, and BLS certification or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

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Electrical Estimator/Project Manager

Seeking motivated individual to estimate and sell electrical contracting services for our St. Croix Falls office. Experience preferred. Will consider a combination of education or experience in electrical construction, construction management or estimating. Will need to work as a team player in a busy office with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

We offer excellent salary and benefit package including family health insurance and 401K.

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Seeking an energetic, positive individual with great customer service skills to fill a part time position at Family Eye Clinic.

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If interested please mail or e-mail your resume to: Jackie Sorensen 120 North Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 satteye@amerytel.net (PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS)

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Delivery Driver The Osceola Sun and Country Messenger is seeking a reliable person to pick up and deliver our papers from the printer. This part time position is on Tuesdays for a full day. Duties include driving to Cambridge, MN where our papers are printed, picking up and loading the mail bags and bundles, then delivering papers to post offices and store locations that sell single copies.

Must have a good driving record, the ability to lift 50 pounds, attention to detail and the ability to deal with the public.

Hourly pay rate of $10.00. Call 715-294-2314 or email tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com.

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NEI Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

Reporter Wanted The Sun is seeking a freelance writer interested in covering the City of St. Croix Falls. The reporter will be responsible for covering the government and school board in the City of St. Croix Falls, with potential for other community and sports coverage.

The ideal candidate will posses a sharp sense of news, an eye for accuracy and excellent writing skills. A background in journalism or writing is preferred, but not required.

The candidate must be dependable and able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Those interested should send writing samples and a letter of interest including any relevant experience to editor@osceolasun.com.

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APPLY IN PERSON OR SEND RESUME TO: Northstar Media, 930 S. Cleveland St. NW Cambridge, MN 55008

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FOOD: Have a healthy relationship with food

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losing four of five varsity golfers from last year’s team.

Osceola placed second in the MBC last year and with very little experience coming back it was definitely going to be a rebuilding season. Osceola is putting the pieces together quickly and is currently tied for fourth place in the conference standings after three events.

“Every week this team gives everything they have and they continue to achieve personal goals,” Osceola coach Lisa Richert said. “It is fun being their coach and watching as they improve on a skill they have worked on in practice.”

New Richmond appears to be the cream of the crop in the MBC this year and holds the top spot in the conference standings. Baldwin-Woodville holds the second spot and Ellsworth is third. The Chieftains are tied with St. Croix Central for fourth.

Osceola started their week at Pheasant Hills and placed fifth as a team with a score of 219 for nine holes. Payton Busick continued her hot play with a 49 on the front nine. The golfers played the first nine holes for the team scores and completed the back nine for experience. Busick also had a great back nine with a 45. Her 18-hole score of 94 was tied for the fi fth best score of the day.

Mikayla Fennern also played very well and shot a 51 on the front nine. Mattie Newman shot a 59 and Donya Fehlen and Jada Wyman both scored 60s.

Osceola finished their week on the links course in New Richmond. The Chieftains were sixth as a team with Fennern leading the way with a 48. Busick continued her hot hand with a 52. Newman’s 58 and Wyman’s 64 completed the Chieftain varsity scoring for the day.

“I ended the week feeling good about how I played at both Pheasant Hills and New Richmond,” Fennern said. “I will be working on my short game to hopefully shave a couple more strokes off my game.”

Osceola will be looking to move up in the conference standings as the season progresses and the golfers continue to gain experience. To finish in the top half of the MBC standings this year would be a satisfying accomplishment.

“Shaving off strokes will be the key for the team in the upcoming weeks,” Richert said. “The MBC is close this year, it will be fun to watch. Stay tuned.”

tioned earlier, it’s important to make healthful choices to start your day right. Choose a balance of lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains instead of sugary alternatives like doughnuts or pastries.

It’s OK to enjoy the act of eating.

Eating is one of life’s great pleasures, and it’s not only normal to enjoy it, but healthy as well. People who enjoy a healthy relationship with food don’t rush through mealtimes or view food as an enemy to be conquered. Mealtime is an opportunity to slow down for a moment and truly take a break from life. It also gives you ample time to consume your meal instead of wolfing it down quickly to rush from appointment to

appointment.

Meals are important and they ought to be treated as such.

Don’t let worries about weight or calorie intake take over their life.

Balance is key to remaining healthy on all levels. Understand where the boundary is between discipline and disordered thinking. For instance, it’s fantastic and even recommended to schedule regular workout days to make sure you stay fit and trim.

However, you shouldn’t be turning down important opportunities to meet up with a family member who’s in town for the weekend or failing to get enough sleep in favor of spending more time at the gym.

Developing a healthy, balanced relationship with the foods you

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If so you are the person that we are looking for to join our dynamic team at Adoray’s Treasures From the Heart Store in Osceola, WI. Interested candidates should send resumes to T.harrington@adorayhomecare.org or call 715-684-5020 and ask for Teresa in HR. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, possess outstanding customer service skills, and work well in a team environment!

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eat isn’t just a good idea when it comes to staying healthy and happy.

It’s actually an essential part of not only meeting your health goals, but maintaining them.

Could your relationship with food stand to be better? Start looking for ways to improve it today. Join dietitian Chelsea O’Brien, RDN, as she provides skills to eat more mindfully and gain a more positive relationship with food.

The free health seminar, “Gaining a Healthy Relationship with your Food,” is hosted by Osceola Medical Center Sept.

15, at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on this seminar, visit MyOMC.org/events or call (715) 294-4936.

Customer Service Representative/Teller First National Community Bank is seeking an outgoing individual to join our team as a Full Time Customer Service Representative/Teller in our Dresser, WI office. The successful candidate will possess a passion for detail with strong math and communication skills, and a desire to provide top-notch customer service. Previous experience in banking and opening new accounts preferred. First National Community Bank offers competitive compensation and a benefit package including 401K, health insurance and generous paid time off.

Interested applicants please email your resume to ggreen@fn-cb.com Gloria Green, VP-Human Resources, First National Community Bank 109 E 2nd St. New Richmond, WI 54017

First National Community Bank is an Equal Opportunity Empoloyer

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.

Please call for more information or apply now.

Deadline to apply online: 9/11/2016

has the following openings:

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

Dietary Cook/ Dietary Aide

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Full and Part-time Positions available Please apply in person or fax resume to: 715-268-6361 400 Deronda Street Amery, WI 54001 *EOE

RN - Home Health Team North Counties (Polk, Burnett, Barron) 24 hours per week

RN - Hospice Team North Counties (Polk, Burnett, Barron) 32 hours per week Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years RN experience in a hospital, LTC, Home Health, or Hospice setting.

Should also have WI license The job requires extensive local travel.

Send resume to: T.Harrington@adorayhomecare.org or mail to Adoray, 2231 Hwy. 12, Suite 201, Baldwin, WI 54002.

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Recycling Center: Mechanic Technician/Driver/Operator hour/$41,662 annual Full-time – Non-exempt (Hourly) position

Performs preventative and predictive maintenance services, inspections, diagnostics and repairs on vehicles and equipment at the Recycling Center. Works in conjunction with Foreman to support daily operational needs of the facility, including general labor and driving functions.

Deadline to apply: September 13, 2016 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

Entry Level Opportunity for Engineer or Engineering Intern Available Immediately!

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varsity action and she responded with some good golf.

Last week the Saints added junior Gabby Sawicki to the varsity fold and she, too, fought off first time nerves and played well.

“Our newest golfers, Gabby Sawicki, Megan Eighmy and Maddy Stensven seem to be settling in and are doing well for their first year of golfing on the team,” Saints coach Maria Gjovig said.

Although St. Croix is technically not in a conference they have been golfing with the Middle Border conference teams as they work towards receiving conference affiliation next season. Last week St. Croix golfed in an 18-hole event at Pheasant Hills and completed their competitive week two days later at the links course in New Richmond.

Junior Katie Herrick has been the most consistent golfer for St. Croix and again led the way at Pheasant Hills and New Richmond. Herrick shot a 55 on the front nine at Pheasant Hills and a 61 on the back nine for a 116 total. Stensven was next with a 131. Claire Scharfenberg shot a 136 and Sawicki a 147. Sawicki shot an impressive 65 on the front nine.

Herrick and Stensven played very well at New Richmond and tied for the best St. Croix score with 54s.

Sawicki and Eighmy had the Saints’ third and fourth best scores respectively.

“Overall, Katie Herrick golfed well at New Richmond,” Gjovig said. “As I watch all of the girls from the Middle Border Conference, it is great to see how much they have improved in the month we have been playing against each other.”

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Simple Living ribbon cutting Chamber members and village officials welcomed the owners of Simple Living to downtown Osceola with a ribbon cutting Sept. 1. The store aims to promote good health and inspire creativity while supporting local artists and crafters, and will offer classes in addition to its natural and handmade products.

Fall hunting/trapping forecast now available Many fall hunting and trapping seasons in Wisconsin are just around the corner, and the 2016 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast is now available.

“I’m always excited to hear our fall forecast is available, because that means it’s almost time to grab my gear and head into the woods,” said Wisconsin Depart-

ment of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp. “The forecast is a great way to get a leg up on other hunters or trappers - we’ve got season previews for everything from deer to doves.”

To view this year’s hunting and trapping forecast, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords “forecast” or “hunt.”

DNR Customer Service staff is available to assist the public online and via phone from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Spanish and Hmong bilingual customer service representatives are also available. Customers may reach customer service at 1-888-WDNR INFo (1-888-936-7463) or by e-mail at csweb@wisconsin.gov.

CRAIG DUEHOLM Fourth-Generation Farmer

POLK COUNTY AND UW–MADISON We are better because cities and towns across Wisconsin send UW–Madison their very best — people like Craig Dueholm. Getting a different perspective has always been important to Dueholm, and his coursework at the UW gave him new ideas and tools that he used to become a successful, progressive dairy farmer in Polk County. Go online to read his story and 71 others.

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