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Amery’s offer to manage Stower trail meets mixed reviews

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Osceola fire hall demolition

The question of whether ATVs and snowmobiles should be allowed on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail (SSLST) proved contentious again last week as recreational vehicle riders and silent sports advocates each pled their case to the county’s Environmental Services Committee.

On the committee’s agenda: consideration of an unofficial proposal from the City of Amery to partner with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as the trail’s sponsor and managing coordinator.

Because of a scheduling mix-up, the committee listened to public comment on the issue but did not discuss the matter or take further action.

Reviews of Amery’s offer were mixed. Ten residents encouraged the county not to hand management of the trail over to Amery and nine seemed to support the proposal.

“When we started this process this board changed

Demolition of the Osceola Fire Hall started last Thursday, Oct. 5. Rubble contnued to be cleared Monday, Oct. 9.

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Former hospital site re-imagined as ‘North Bluff’

BY LAURIE SABATA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The view of Osceola from the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River may be forever altered if an $8.9 million dollar project is approved on the site of the old hospital at 301 River Street. Bernie Desmarais, president of LAD Properties, presented an initial proposal at the most recent Osceola Plan Commission meeting for a 65 unit apartment complex in a three story building that would also include commercial space on the bottom level, all over-looking the St. Croix River Valley. According to information distributed at the meeting, the “living experience is designed primarily for active adults (mostly 55 years plus) seeking a rare combination of downtown amenities, surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor activity.” The development, which may be designated “The North Bluff of Osceola,” is in its beginning stages and Desmarais stated at the

meeting that the project would move forward with input from village government and village residents.

“That is the only way this project can be realized,” Desmarais stated. “We all agree that the property in its current form is not what anybody wants.

But deciding what is the ultimate or best use of the property is a discussion that we should have in full.”

The project is initially being presented to the plan commission to review LAD Property’s request for a conditional use permit and variance for a multi-family residential building in the village’s general commercial district for the following three items: • A maximum building height on the property of 45 ft. (existing zoning allows for a 35 ft. height because it’s in a downtown and shoreland district); • Density of 65 units or 28 units per net acre; • Parking for 53 cars on site.

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Nineteen members of the public attended the Osceola Plan Commission meeting on October 3rd to hear about a new development being proposed for the old hospital property on River Street.

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Youth bowlers take state Osceola Lanes and McKenzie Lanes youth bowlers joined together to compete in the 2017 Wisconsin State USBC Youth Association Tournament in Madison.

Twenty-four youths competed in the ninegame tournament. Six four-person teams, 12 sets of doubles and 24 singles participated.

Ariel Moris and Madison Rud from Osceola Lanes and Cecelia Wester and Isabella McKenzie became 2017 Team State Champions of the Class 5 division. Moris and Rud were also runners up in the Class 4 doubles event.

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In order to develop the site for multi-family housing, the property could also be rezoned from its present B-1 General Commercial District to either R-3 Multi-Family Residential or a Planned Unit Development. Although it is a 4.2 acres site, only 2.3 acres is buildable, due to the topography of the location.

The proposal calls for 65 units that Desmarais described as studio apartments of approximately 800 square feet with each unit having its own parking spot. This proposal would not be allowed under the R-3 zoning because the minimum “floor space” requirement would not be met. Another question not fully addressed by the initial proposal is how and where the parking spots would be located.

Under B-1 zoning, a minimum of two parking spaces per residential unit is required, and “does not meet the developer’s objectives,” according to a memo from village administrator Joel West to the plan commission, however this could be resolved if the commission approves a conditional use permit.

If the building consisted of two separate wings, the problem could possibly be resolved by underground parking, if it could be designed within the 45 ft. height

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limitations of the structure. The underground parking for residents, however, doesn’t address the additional parking that would be required for those visiting the retail or restaurant space; an issue of which Desmarais is already aware. A popular restaurant with rooftop dining would be a destination location that could potentially draw many visitors.

“If we have a restaurant that popular, then we have one more restaurant that has an issue with parking,” Desmarais stated.

The third option the commission must consider is to pursue zoning as a Planned Unit Development, which would provide more flexibility, approving the site for redevelopment as an “infill project.” West describes this option as the most appropriate, but much more information is needed from LAD properties for the commission to move forward with this consideration.

Of the 19 people who attended the meeting, only a couple voiced their opinion on the project.

Parking concerns and the type of housing were the two biggest topics of conversation.

Mark Kozlak, a realtor who lives on River Street, compared the proposal to similar developments in the metro area which have been unsuccessful, with unsold units transitioned into subsidized housing and creating “nothing but problems.”

“Exactly what he is doing does not sell,” Kozlak stated. “You’re trying to fit a size 11 foot in a size 6 shoe here.”

Kozlak suggested a market analysis. Increasing the size of each unit, thereby reducing the number of apartments available, would also solve the parking issue if

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each unit had one parking stall.

“Parking is a huge issue,” Kozlak stated. “If the development goes sour, who picks up the pieces?

Those on River Street will have their peace and quiet destroyed.”

He went on to mention that he felt the building design was ugly, but workable, and suggested a better architect to design a plan that would better compliment the site.

“Those of us on River Street are a pretty tight group,” Kozlak said. “We don’t want to look at the Cities.”

Desmarais offered to sit down with Kozlak to discuss the project and share his market analysis. “No way would I want to hurt anyone who is invested in the village. In fact, I’m trying to do the opposite,” he said.

Parking and density go hand in hand and with the number of units being offered and each subsequent parking spot, parking is an issue.

“Certainly we are concerned about parking in this area, given the use in the past and the other uses around the area,” commented West.

“We’ll take that on as a challenge,” Desmarais replied.

Another suggestion for fewer, higher end apartments, was based on the idea that studio apartments may not capitalize on the “spectacular view” of the St. Croix River. In his memo, West does indicate that a market study would be necessary for “estimating the need for the proposed housing and commercial components of the development.” If fewer units were available, fewer parking spots would be required.

The plan commission took no action on the proposal as it was presented in the initial stages. Once the application is completed a public hearing will be scheduled with notices sent to surrounding property owners, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and for publication in the Osceola Sun. The plan commission will then make a recommendation to the village board and the full board will then decide whether to award a conditional use permit, variance, or rezone the property.

As Desmarais stated, the conceptual groundwork is just being laid for the multi-million dollar project and he indicated his desire to work with the village and with residents, especially those along River Street.

“We all want the same thing,” he said. “It’s just a matter of articulating what that is.”

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MONTHLY RiverBucks program Osceola Girl Scouts/Butterfly Garden has been chosen as the October recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

p.m. at the Osceola Intermediate School. New members always welcome.

OCTOBER 18 High tech - drug and technology awareness event

Dresser Village Library will be holding its Food for Fines food drive through October. One non-perishable food item will take $1 off library fines.

Several speakers will be presenting at this free event at the St. Croix Falls Middle/High Schools at 6 p.m. including Jessica Wong and Cendee Palmer, both from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, MN Adult and Teen Challenge, Brian Cole, Director of Addictions Transformation and Kari Hoien, speaking on tech safety for teens. This program is for middle and high school students, parents, educators and community members.

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THROUGH OCTOBER Farmers Market The Osceola Farmers Market is held every Friday at Mill Pond Park from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Poco Penners

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Poco Penners Writers group will meet at p.m. at the Balsam Lake Library. Anyone interested in writing poetry, reminiscences, articles, stories, genealogy stories, etc. is invited to attend. FFI: (715) 648-5244 or (715) 483-9738.

A canvas painting class “Fall Night” is being offered at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To register go to www.stcroixartbarn.org.

OCTOBER 13-14 Love Letters at ArtBarn Poignant, yet a celebration of deep, heart-felt love, Love Letters will be presented at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola at 7 p.m.

Andrew and Melissa, both from wealthy families maintain a 50 year relationship through correspondence.

OCTOBER 14

Harvest supper The Osceola United Methodist Church will be having their annual old fashioned harvest supper from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Take out is available.

Bloodmobile The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Osceola Medical Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Look for the Red Cross mobile bus. Register at www.redcrossblood.org, keyword “OMC.”

OCTOBER 21

Canvas painting

Whiskey tasting

A canvas painting class “Pumpkin Love” is being offered at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register go to www.stcroixartbarn. org.

45th Parallel Whiskeys will be offering a whiskey tasting at 4:30 p.m. at the Second Avenue Crossing in Osceola (at the stoplight).

SCF Lioness fundraiser The SCF Lioness Club will be holding their annual fundraising dinner 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. Croix Valley Senior Center. Menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, au gratin potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, vegetable medley, dessert and beverages.

All proceeds go to community projects and local scholarships.

OCTOBER 15 St. Croix Valley Christian Community Choir practice begins The choir will begin rehearsing their Christmas program, “How Show A King Come,” at 4

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A basket weaving class is being offered at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. To register go to www. stcroixartbarn.org.

OCTOBER 25-26

Gift and book fundraiser The Partners of OMC will be having a gift and book fundraiser, Collective Goods (formerly known as Books are Fun) on Oct. 25 (9-5) and Oct. 26 (9-3) at Osceola Medical Center Cascade Room.

OCTOBER 26 Books & Biscotti

The annual Books & Biscotti author event will feature Sue Leaf, who wrote Potato City among other books. This free event at Osceola Public Library is open to the public and sponsored by The Friends. 6 p.m. FFI: 715-294-2310.

Doc Walk

Meet at the Jeff Meyer Public Fitness Trail at the Osceola Medical Center at 5:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 28 The High 48’s Roll into Osceola The ArtBarn in Osceola will come alive with the foot-stompin’, bluegrass music from The High 48’s, a band from the Twin Cities, at 7 p.m.

Pitchfork beer will be serving refreshments.

Ghouls Gone Wild Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween event is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jeff Meyer Fitness Trail by Wild River Fitness in Osceola.

Games and healthy snack creations. Come in costume.

OCTOBER 29 Woodbury chorus & orchestra

OCTOBER 22

Choral Vespers rehearsal Singers from the area are invited to be part of a community chorus for the ecumenical Advent Choral Vespers held during Taylors Falls Lighting Festival. The vespers service will be Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in the Angel Hill Historic District. Rehearsals will be Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 290 W. Government Street. Past singers and new voices are invited and most welcome. FFI: (651) 257-3224.

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OCTOBER 24

The Woodbury Chorus & Orchestra will be performing at the Somerset High School at 4 p.m. to benefit the Somerset Community Food Pantry. Free will offering.

ONGOING

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays Youth Center Open • The St. Croix Valley Youth Center is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the basement of the old Alliance Church in St. Croix Falls.

Monday • The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186

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

Wednesday • Book club for adults at Osceola Public Library the fourth Wednesday of the month. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, (715) 294-2310.

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

Enroll any time. FFI: Call 800243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc. edu/adult/basicedprogram. htm.

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

Call (715) 294-3314 for more details.

• Friends of Osceola Library meets the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. FFI: 715-294-2657.

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

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY

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

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

THURSDAY

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

• GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. FFI: (715) 5571431.

• Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. FFI: (715) 755-3639.

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

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

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

Topic meeting.

SATURDAY

• Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola.

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.

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

• Seniors on the Go, 12:30-4 p.m. at Osceola United Methodist Church.

• Storytime, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. FFI: 715-2942310.

• Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., St Croix Falls Alano Club.

FFI; (715) 825-3416.

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meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.

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

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

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

• The Voices of the Valley meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. FFI: (715) 4940385.

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Mr. Champy is an older gentleman cat. Though he carries the extra weight of a cat who has lived the good life, Champy came to our shelter as a stray. We don’t think he wandered away from his home. At approximately 10 years of age, Champy appears to have been dumped. He has come to Arnell Humane Society to find a new home to continue where he left off.

Champy is a slow moving, curious and loving senior cat. He adores attention, seeking out ear scratches and lap consuming massages. The younger kittens in the adoption room amuse him but they are not his cup of tea. He will undoubtedly make a great companion.

It was another amazing week of adoptions. This time spread out over the entire week instead of all on one day.

On Monday, Pet of the Week Dexter, the Boxer mix, went home with a young family that missed the Boxer Bounce in their home. Dexter played fetch with the boys and bounced with glee as he ran to the truck. Happy Tails to you Dexter.

Long time resident Bailey, who arrived in early August, was also adopted on Monday. The quiet Walker Coonhound couch potato was just what her new young family was looking for. Young cat, Jade made her adoption exit that day too.

On Tuesday, Rosie wowed a couple who were grieving the loss of their

Wire Haired Terrier. They made a special effort in their schedule to visit her and were nearly speechless. “Do we dare? Is it too soon? “ Rosie has a face that makes you smile; she is so adorable. They were smitten and took her home to be the last dog they will own.

On Wednesday, Short hair Mitted Tabby Tweed and Medium hair Mitted Tabby Sapphire, went home together. The pair of bookend kittens will add mayhem and excitement for an older cat and his caregivers.

Thursday was adoption day for young pups, Patsy and Midnight. And on Saturday, Pepper went home with a couple in need of some canine companionship. They appreciated her gentle, fun loving nature, not to mention her incredible Blue Merle and Rust markings that make a statement.

Congratulations to all of our adopters and their new family members. The adventure begins.

Young cats Orange Tabby Randy and Shorthair Black Beck, are three months old. They are neutered and ready to go home today. Carlee is a purring machine, spayed female Brown Tabby. She is four months and fun to be around.

Sterling and Graham are Blue Grey shorthairs. Sterling is one year old female. She is a talker and plays well with other cats. Little Graham is just eight weeks old. He is a dear. And then we have Mr. Social Butterfly, Kirby.

Kirby plays well, loves to be cuddled and purrs a lot, loud and clear. He is a four month old, shorthair Spotted Brown Tabby with mittens.

Mark your calendars for the next Arnell Meat Raffle at Cascade Bar and Grill in Osceola. It starts at 1 pm on Saturday, October 21. See ya there.

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Free at any cost?

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” – First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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his paragraph, adopted 226 years ago, as part of the Bill of Rights, has ensured that Americans have the right to disagree without being punished by the government. It has worked out fairly well over the past two centuries. But with the changing media landscape and suggestions by the president that libel laws be relaxed, what’s the future of free speech and a free press?

Last week I attended a lecture by David McGraw, Deputy General Counsel for the New York Times.

McGraw spoke at the University of Minnesota. His lecture is part of an ongoing series on media law and Publisher ethics funded by the Silha Center.

McGraw gained notoriety a year Tom Stangl ago when he responded to lawyers from the Trump campaign after they demanded the Times remove an article “Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them Inappropriately” from their website, issue a full and immediate retraction and apology. His response, posted by the Times on their website, went viral.

McGraw’s response to the lawyers from the Trump campaign was posted online by the Times.

McGraw asserted that the essence of a libel claim is the protection of one’s reputation and that the article did not damage Mr. Trump’s reputation, because he had already done that himself. McGraw cited several incidents that supported his claim.

McGraw’s letter said “We did what the law allows: We published newsworthy information about a subject of deep public concern. If Mr. Trump disagrees, if he believes that American citizens had no right to hear what these women had to say and that the law of this country forces us and those who would dare to criticize him to stand silent or be punished, we welcome the opportunity to have a court set him straight.”

McGraw discussed the historical media landscape and the current state of the media, where anyone can become a publisher online. He argued, convincingly in my opinion, that even the most vile expressions of speech need to be protected.

He asserted that everyone, including hate groups, have the right to express their thoughts, and those who would defend free speech need to defend all speech. If the government would choose to get involved, the path to regulated speech would be swift and irreversible.

McGraw touched on the European Union’s ruling to a person’s “right to be forgotten,” where persons could petition Google to remove news items about them from search results.

The most common item that people want to be “forgotten” online? Wedding announcements. Yes, instead of being honest, people choose to risk free speech rights so they don’t have to have an uncomfortable discussion about their past.

The current libel laws have served our nation well and even President-elect Trump backpedaled on rolling the law back when it was pointed out that people would then be able to sue him for his statements.

We must continue to assert our rights and protections under the law. Any attempt to curb speech is an attack on all of us.

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

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The taxpayers are talking

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fter the demolition of Osceola’s fire hall last week, several residents chatted on Facebook about the cost of the new hall (they did so via a public group, “Osceola, WI Taxpayers,” if you care to join).

Although initial estimates put buying and retrofitting an old lumberyard building at about $1.6 million, after bids were awarded in late summer the Editor actual costs hovSuzanne Lindgren ered between $2.2 and $2.3 million (see the bar graph on the back page of this week’s paper for more detailed information).

Underlying that online conversation is a broader discussion about government procedure and the say of the average citizen, or taxpayer.

Approval of the municipal portion of the Mill Pond Discovery Center in the spring 2015 election seems to have set off a domino effect of spending that was not explicitly approved by voters. Specifical-

ly, a proposal to demolish the old fire station and find a new location was added to the plan in late October 2015.

The village eventually bought the former lumberyard. The price on that acquisition included two buildings, one of which will serve as the fire station (the other will house the fab lab).

It’s worth noting that the tax impact of the fire hall retrofit is still unclear. Back when the village bought the property, Administrator Joel West said he was rearranging the capital improvement plan to accommodate the project without a significant tax increase.

In other words, the village planned on postponing some other projects to prioritize this one in an effort to minimize new spending. (I asked Administrator West for an update regarding the tax impact near deadline and did not hear back before press time.)

I, for one, am happy to see people engaged on the issue.

Back when the Discovery Center referendum passed in April 2015, only 266 people seemed to care: the 182 who cast votes for the proj-

ect and the 84 who voted against it. When you weigh the numbers against the eligible voting population — somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,375, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission — the project seems to have passed with strong support from about 13 percent of taxpayers.

Since then, it seems that more residents are becoming aware of and involved in what’s happening around town. Or maybe their concerns have simply become more visible because the conversations are public and online.

Either way, it’s a heartening shift. And it was great to see village trustee Deb Rose post an invitation to the “Osceola, WI Taxpayers” Facebook group to talk to her at the first of what she hopes will be many public listening sessions, to be held this Friday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Caribou in Dick’s Fresh Market.

Working together is almost always the best way forward.

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Once again, the truth shall

Set Raymond free!

The ladies in Carolineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty Salon were on pins and needles after hearing Raymond Cooper, host of the daily radio talk show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Renderings with Raymond,â&#x20AC;? utter the chilling words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the biggest news flash in Lennox Valley history,â&#x20AC;? just after Vera Penrod announced that Elbert Lee Jones and Marvin Walsh were scurrying into the radio station across the street.

While all the good ladies in Carolineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were getting their hair just right for Sunday services, Iris Long, editor of Lennox Valley Hometown News, was sitting down at her desk to write what might be the most important story of her career.

With four days before Hometown News went to press, Iris knew it would take a miracle for Marvin and Elbert Lee to keep the news from Cooper that Jones had just confessed to being part of an egg price-fixing scheme hatched by none other than Raymond Cooper himself.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Long heard Raymondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement about the upcoming news flash. Her heart sank. She had dealt with the valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prominent celebrity long before he bought the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only radio station and ran for mayor. Cooper was notorious for getting himself into trouble and, just as quickly, fi nding a way to escape the consequences of his actions.

Iris took her fingers off the keyboard and waited. There was nothing more for her to do.

Back at the radio station, the frantic atmosphere had calmed a

bit. In the background, the old gospel hymn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust and Obeyâ&#x20AC;? played.

Raymond had told his listening audience seconds earlier that he had been inspired by his conversation with the previous on-air guest, Brother Jacob, to play a few gospel tunes. In reality, he needed time to scheme.

A few moments earlier, as Jacob exited the stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front door, Marvin and Elbert Lee almost knocked the young pastor over as they hurried into the lobby while â&#x20AC;&#x153;top of the hourâ&#x20AC;? commercials were playing over the air. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What has gotten into you?â&#x20AC;? blared Raymond as his winded friends caught their breath. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elbert Lee has gone and done it this time,â&#x20AC;? Marvin shot back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He told that newspaper editor that you were behind the egg price deal.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exactly what did he say?â&#x20AC;? asked Cooper.

Marvin answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said it was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;that radio manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fault.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was all he said?â&#x20AC;? asked Cooper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that enough?â&#x20AC;? Walsh shot back.

Cooper told everyone to calm down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give me a minute to think,â&#x20AC;? he said coolly.

And think he did. Raymond always had an idea. The more trouble he seemed to get out of, the more his listening audience praised him as their champion. Cooper knew he just needed the right angle.

As the final hymn played, Raymond heard the words of the gospel favorite just as his listeners heard it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be of sin the double cure. Save from wrath and make me pure.â&#x20AC;?

As the final chorus of the hymn

played, Raymond went over the plan one last time with the two farmers. Elbert Lee was having such a hard time staying calm that Cooper finally told him to go sit in the lobby.

Word had spread throughout the town, and more than two-thirds of the good folks of Lennox Valley were sitting by their radios waiting for the news flash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome back, friends,â&#x20AC;? Raymond began. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I now know why the good Lord led me to play those calming tunes a moment ago. He must have known what was about to happen.â&#x20AC;?

Iris could hardly believe her ears.

Just how was Cooper going to get out of this mess?

Cooper continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m siting in the studio with Marvin Walsh and Elbert Lee Jones, two respected farmers and leaders of our community. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to me, wanting to confess something to all the good folks in our valley.â&#x20AC;?

You could hear a pin drop in Carolineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty Salon as everyone listened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems,â&#x20AC;? continued Raymond, â&#x20AC;&#x153;that my prayer earlier in the show caused these two to do some real soul searching. Elbert Lee just told me they felt led to come here to tell the citizens of our community that, while largely due to issues with the Federal Reserve, they feel some responsibility for the rise in egg prices over the past two years in our community.â&#x20AC;?

Iris sank in her seat.

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THE CAPITOL REPORT Supreme Court hears Wisconsin gerrymandering case

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While the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a potentially precedent-setting challenge to gerrymandered legislative districts, taxpayers are helping to fund those who want to keep district lines as drawn.

The lawyers hired by GOP legislative leaders for the redistricting case

before the U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 3 have billed taxpayers more than $256,000 for their services so far, according to records reviewed by WisPolitics.com.

The total only includes activity through the end of July, the last month submitted to the Legislature for payment.

The bulk of the total is the $175,000 billed by Kirkland & Ellis, home to former solicitor general Paul Clement, who is the lead attorney in the case.

That is the maximum fee

allowed under the agreement GOP legislative leaders signed with the firm.

The other $81,373 has been billed by the Bell Giftos St. John firm, which does not have a hard cap on its legal fees. But the firm can charge a maximum of $300 per hour for the attorneys who work on the suit and $100 per hour for any needed paralegal work.

The bulk of the $16,130 billed to taxpayers in July covered communications with legislative staffers

and other counsel working on the case, along with prepping materials and working on the amicus brief that was filed.

In the Oct. 3 hearing, members of the U.S. Supreme Court took on questions ranging from which voters should have legal standing to whether the justices themselves should get involved at all.

Chief Justice John Roberts appeared to come down strongly on the side for the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest SEE CAPITOL, PAGE 6

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YEARS AGO 10 years ago Oct. 10, 2007 â&#x20AC;˘ Rob Bullard of Osceola was named to the Wisconsin Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame. â&#x20AC;˘ Members of Zion Lutheran Church presented a check for $2181 to the Osceola Community Health Foundation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think Pinkâ&#x20AC;? Campaign for the purchase of a digital mammography unit for the medical center. â&#x20AC;˘ Lindsay Danielson of Osceola won the golf regional in Amery with a 76. She also won the sectional and will try for her third state title. â&#x20AC;˘ Ragtime pianist Bob Milne, the top ragtime/boogie-woogie/gospel pianist in the country, will perform his annual concert at the Osceola United Methodist Church on Oct. 20. â&#x20AC;˘ Eldred and Millie Anderson celebrated 60 years of marriage Sept. 30. â&#x20AC;˘ Doubles tennis team of Christina Rausch and Calli Bjornstad from Osceola High School qualiďŹ ed for the state tournament. â&#x20AC;˘ Jenny Benoy and Alyson Sullivan, both from St. Croix Falls, have qualiďŹ ed for the state golf tournament. â&#x20AC;˘ Kristy Lear, an Osceola High School graduate, has been named 1st Team All American

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took top honors in the national collegiate dairy cattle judging contest held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola punter Ed Gwiazdon kept St. Croix Falls pinned to their own goal line most of the night as the Chiefs capitalized on good ďŹ eld position to beat the Saints, 19-7. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola volleyball won a tight ďŹ rst game in a match against Unity and then went on to beat the Eagles 16-14, 1513, 11-15 and 15-9.

30 years ago Oct. 14, 1987 â&#x20AC;˘ Ramsey Clinic, a multi-speciality medical group based in St. Paul, has purchased the Osceola branch of the River Valley Medical Center. Staff and hours will remain the same but the name will be changed to Ramsey Clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Osceola. â&#x20AC;˘ Jason Viebrock of Osceola showed a four month old polled Hereford heifer calf at the Minnesota State Fair and placed second in showmanship. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola ďŹ reďŹ ghters presented a ďŹ re prevention program and displayed the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equipment for the students at Osceola Elementary in observance of Fire Prevention Week. â&#x20AC;˘ With two matches remaining in the Upper St. Croix Valley Conference volleyball season, the St. Croix Falls Saints control their own destiny and can assure themselves at least a tie for ďŹ rst place. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola football lost to Somerset, 14-20. Quarterback Jayde Phaneuf will likely miss the Frederic contest as he was sidelined with an injury on the ďŹ nal offensive play of the night. â&#x20AC;˘ Freshman Eric Williams of Osceola is an offensive tackle for the Hamline University football squad. They are currently tied for second place with a 3-1.

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The next meeting of the Polk County Master Gardeners is Oct. 13 at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake at 6 p.m. Our speaker will be Matthew Swank from Lupine Gardens. Lupine Gardens is a chemical free nursery located on 155th Street, Amery.

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court to take a pass.

“If the claim is allowed to proceed, there will naturally be a lot of these claims raised around the country,” Roberts said, describing politics as a “very important driving force” and questioning why a racial gerrymandering challenge should have more limits than one based on partisanship. “And every one of them will come down here for a decision on the merits. These cases are not within our discretionary jurisdiction.”

He warned the court will be placed in a position of declaring winners in partisan races.

“So, it’s going to be a problem here across the board,” Roberts said.

“And that is going to cause very serious harm to the status and integrity of the decisions of this court in the eyes of the

country.”

Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch hit similar themes. Alito even questioned whether the Wisconsin case represents the right time for the type of judicial intervention sought by opponents of Wisconsin’s GOP-drawn map of state legislative districts. Critics see the district lines as so extremely partisan that it gave the majority party an unfair advantage at the polls.

“Gerrymandering is distasteful,” he conceded. “But if we are going to impose a standard on the courts, it has to be something that is manageable.”

Alito also raised the issue of standing. In one example, he asked whether a voter in Milwaukee should be able to raise a legal challenge in a district located in another part of the state.

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the criteria a state would need to avoid having every district and every election challenged in court. At one point, he compared the challenge to preparing a steak rub.

“And so what’s this court supposed to do, a pinch of this, a pinch of that?” asked Gorsuch, who also wondered how many election cycles and how much data would be needed to decide to move forward with a standard for the courts. He suggested the lower court had not used a “real set of criteria,” and instead leaned on a standard of a “partisan symmetry problem.”

Several other members of the court appeared to come down on the other side.

“The world of technology has changed a great deal,” Justice Elena Kagan said. “When legislatures think about drawing these maps, they’re not only thinking about the next election, not always, but often about the election after that and the election after that and the election after that.”

Kagan described the level of sophistication used in such efforts to ensure certain partisan results.

“What I’m suggesting is that this is not kind of hypothetical airy fairy, we guess and then we guess again,” she said. “I mean this is pretty scientific by this point.”

Justice Sonia Sotomayor picked up a similar theme in her questions and comments.

“They created three or four more maps.

They weren’t partisan enough,” Sotomayor said.

Finally, she said, the

most partisan map was achieved.

“And it worked,” Sotomayor said. “It worked better than they even expected.”

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg commented on what she thought was at stake in the effort in Wisconsin case.

“The precious right to vote,” Ginsburg said.

She asked, if a legislature can be stacked a certain way, what is the incentive for a voter to exercise his right at the polls?

Justice Anthony Kennedy, often in recent years considered the crucial swing vote on the court, once again could play that role.

That’s because Justice Clarence Thomas is expected to stick with the other conservative members of the court, and Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to side with the other more liberal justices.

Kennedy, who was the first justice to jump in with a question, appeared to offer comments and questions that possibly could give comfort to both sides. A key example of that could be on the issue of who should have legal standing when it came to a statewide challenge on a claim of partisan gerrymandering “I think it is true that there is no case that directly helps respondents very strongly on this issue,” he said.

But he also asked whether that could be viewed differently if the case turned on the First Amendment rather than an equal protection argument.

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What is it that you believe? I mean really, at the end of the day, what do you put all your trust in?

For many, we say with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, but we don’t believe in our hearts that God actually raised Him from the dead. Profession becomes a practice akin to the playwright’s lines in a play.

The actors must be convinced, so much as to convince an audience.

But this conviction falls short of a life altering transformation that reverberates into the rest of our lives. Though it be the greatest of plays (even Shakespearean) it will never be true faith until it becomes our life.

So I ask, what is it that you believe? For many, we are convinced we believe in Jesus. But, if we were asked to explain what we believe, would you be able? One of areas the modern church has failed (I am more and more convinced) is in the teaching and understanding of the fundamentals of the faith.

We have lived for so long merely assuming certain doctrines and truths. Though we say that we are convinced of certain truths, we have never actually understood these truths. This is what the academic world refers to as epistemological awareness. Do you know what you believe and why you believe it?

Today, in the academic world (and non-academic world for that matter), there are more and more atheists vocalizing and evangelizing their unbelief in any god. The reason for this growth in bold atheism is not the focus of this article, but the fact that this trend exists should cause the Christian to lean forward. What must we do?

One of the loudest voices in this atheistic movement was a man named Christopher Hitchens. His work is very well known. From

an earthly perspective, there was scarcely a more intelligent man.

He was both brilliant and winsome. He was kind and convincing.

Why have I singled him out? Because, as I see it, his main objection to the Christian faith revolved around a distorted fundamental doctrine of our faith – a distortion that could have been easily dealt with.

Mr. Hitchens was a regular public debater. In his debates with Christian thinkers (to their credit, these were usually not theologians, but apologists) he would regularly bring up his greatest grievance and objection to the “popular Christian faith.” His statement would go something like this: “I think the teachings of Christianity are immoral. The central one is the most immoral of all-that is, the one of the vicarious redemption. You can throw your sins onto somebody else, vulgarly known as scapegoating” (Hitchens, The Immorality of Christianity).

The centerpiece to the argument that he raised against Christianity is the very stumbling block that I encountered in Seminary. I was in the midst of deep study in the different understandings of the atonement. (The atonement is a fancy word for the events of the cross – what Jesus accomplished, how He accomplished it and how His work applies to us.)

For me instability came when I really tried to understand what it means to say that Jesus died for me. How can God be called “just” when He pours His wrath out on Jesus – the who has never sinned.

How is it “just” that I am not punished for my sins? Indeed, true justice only exists where punishment is dealt squarely unto the guilty party.

I began to read and seek an answer to this question. In fact, I raised the question to classmates.

The answer was never a true engagement in the discussion, but, rather a – “Well, that is basic atonement theology.” Or, something like, “Well, God is just…so it must be just…even if I don’t know how.”

How should we respond? What was I missing? What did Hitchens not understand?

I pray that the answer to Hitchens’ objection is natural for you.

The answer to these objections is not found in a text book. If you look to the main Systematitions of today and recent past (Grudem, Erickson, Hodge, Berkhof, etc.) you will not find this objection adequately addressed.

Where ought we to look for our answer? In God’s Word. The answer is as plain as day.

Paul’s entire framework (and the entire early church corpus) is built upon this premise – Those that follow Christ are those who have died with Christ. We are not longer alive, but Christ lives in us. We must be found in Christ. The answer to the atheist’s objection can only be rightly understood when we view Christianity in terms of a relationship. The closest human relationship that applies to this discussion is that of marriage. My wife’s burdens are my burdens.

My baggage is her baggage. We are one flesh – this covenant is bound up in the idea of becoming one new creation. The old is gone. It is destroyed.

If, on this grand stage, you still live for your yourself, you will die for your sins. But if the life you live is in such a proximity to Christ that He is your very life – you have life itself.

Be hidden in the righteousness of Christ as we are made one with Him. Let’s be students of the Word (not other books), and allow ourselves to be crucified with Christ – proclaiming; to live is Christ.

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 and 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.

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

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

———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 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 715-417-0752 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 Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

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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 Kevin McLouth 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.fbcamery.org churchoffice@fbcamery.org 715-268-2223 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 a.m.

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

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

———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich

t www.occconnect.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation.

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

Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m.

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

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

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

———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street

St Croix C i Falls, F ll Wi i St. Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Jonah Fetzer SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

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

———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org 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. John Drees SUNDAY: Mass 9:15 a.m.

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

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

Mass at 11a.m.

———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street

T l F ll Minnesota Mi t Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 and 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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OBITUARY

Harold J. Flom, DC

Esther Scott Wentz

Dennis John Schmidt

Dr. Harold Jerome Flom died peacefully in the early hours of Oct. 7, 2017. He was 94.

Born to Iver O. Flom and Sarah Katherine Walsh, N Nov. 10, 1922, he was raised o on a farm outside Minot, N N.D., alongside his fraternal ttwin brother, Herbert, and tthree other brothers, and ttwo sisters.

Harold married Kathryn R Reinholdt in 1944. He served iin the US Army 1943-46, stattioned in Hawaii. After his h honorable discharge, he atttended and graduated from N Northwestern College of C Chiropractic.

Dr. Flom served the comm munities of Lindstrom, Minn., and St. Croix Falls as a beloved chiropractor for many years. He was, as well, an entrepreneur. He was a long-time member of the Dresser VFW, the Sons of Norway, and was an active and beloved leader in the St. Croix Falls Church of the Nazarene for 60 years.

Harold was preceded in death by Kathryn, his loving wife of 65 years, his son-in-law, Paul Dennis, and all of his siblings.

He is survived by his eight children: Elizabeth Utecth (Michael), Lynette Bledsaw (Jim), Stephanie West (Steven), H. Douglas Flom (Sandra), Anthony Flom (Hannah), Riggs Flom (Jeri), Michele Flom (Robert Echols), and Lori Dennis.

He will be missed by his 27 grandchildren as well as many great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Dresser. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 13 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola and one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Interment at Sand Lake Cemetery in Dresser.

Memorials preferred to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway #100, Lenexa, KS 66220. Make checks payable to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. Harold Flom’s name/128193 in the memo. Or http://www.ncm.org Select USA/Canada Nazarene Disaster Response (ACM1187) in the area where you can list a church put Harold Flom’s name.

Esther Scott (Ard) Wentz of New Richmond peacefully returned to the Lord on Oct. 4, 2017, in the embrace of her family at Regions Hospital. She was 78.

Esther was born Feb. 10, 11939, in Boscobel, Wis., to Elllen Rose (McDermott) Scott a and Charles Kenneth Scott.

E Esther graduated from New R Richmond Senior High S School in 1957 and graduate ed in 1964 with a Bachelor of S Science in Education from tthe University of Wisconsin R River Falls earning a gold “ “R” in academics.

Esther’s teaching career sspanned more than 30-plus y years; first student teaching iin Somerset and then taking a position with Glenwood Citywhere she taught English and produced such memorable productions as the “Boy Friend.” Esther spent the remainder of her career in the Osceola School District as a Media Coordinator and Librarian. “Knowledge is a lifelong pursuit,” as she often said and in 1993 UWRF awarded Esther a Master Science Degree in Education. She retired in 1999, however her teaching and involvement did not stop. It was not uncommon for former students and staff to show up for a visit, consultation or just to have a laugh.

“Serving the community is a calling,” as Esther said and she did serve the City of New Richmond on the Sports Center Board 1982-2012, Park Board 1989 – 2000, Library Board 1999 – 2005 and Historic Preservation 2012 to present. Esther served on the St. Croix Board County Board from 2000 – 2012 and served as the Vice Chair from 2010 to 2012. Her committee assignments on Public Protection, Health and Human Services (served as Board Chair), Finance, Personnel, Administration, Council on Aging, Substance Abuse, WestCAP, Wisconsin County Association and Ad Hoc Building Facilities showcased her commitment and love of St. Croix County. Esther was also a driving force in the creation of the Drug Court and a huge supporter of Butterfly House. Her passion and support for the St. Croix County Nursing Home was unshakeable although often the buildings did shake when she spoke in defense of her passions; Esther practiced “Irish Diplomacy.” In 2017 she was appointed to the County Library Planning Committee and the Council on Aging and Disability Board.

Born of Irish heritage, Esther literally had a green thumb for all things gardening. But her true passion was in the growing of violets. She loved English Comedies, Westerns and always a good book. The “Seven Little Words,” rarely stumped her. She loved the beach and her collection of sea shells from Florida brought the beach home. Esther loved to travel and had many adventures home and aboard. Esther embraced life, challenged the status quo, held friends dear and was always ready to assist anyone needing help or a hug.

Esther was a teacher, mentor, mother and friend who will live on as she was an organ donor. In life she shared knowledge in death she shared life.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald L. (Jerry) Wentz; brother, Charles Scott and sister Mary Margaret Sullivan.

Esther’s legacy will continue with sons, Joe Ard (Kim), Stephen Ard, New Richmond; Jeff Wentz, Kent, Wash.; daughters, Scottie (Ellen) Ard, New Richmond, Margaret Bower, Edgewater,Fla., Catherine Burke (Eric), New Richmond, and Kristi Thornton, Des Moines, Wash.; 21 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great nieces, nephews and friends.

The family wishes to thank New Richmond Police and EMS, Westfields Hospital, Life Link, Regions Hospital and Life Source for their care and compassion.

Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 7 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond. www.cullencreafuneralhome.com

Dennis (Schmitty) John Schmidt left this world Sept.

30, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He was 59.

Dennis John Schmidt was born May 16, 1958, son of Orville and Lucille Schmidt.

O To have known Schmitty w was to love him. He resided iin Florida and lived his life tto the fullest and was a hard w worker. He loved time spent w with his family and friends a and his best friend, Barn ney the dog! He will truly b be missed by all those who k knew him.

Dennis is survived by his ssons, Dylan Schmidt and R Ryan (Britney) Schmidt; g granddaughter, Brianne; sspecial friend, Kathy; exwife, Kelly; five brothers, Bob (Connie) Schmidt, Bill (Denise) Schmidt, Abe (Brenda) Schmidt, Charlie (Marcia) Schmidt, and Rickie (Bridget) Schmidt; three sisters, Carol Schmidt, Sue (Al) Carlson and Kathy (Brian) Swanson and many nieces, nephews and other relatives A celebration of life will be held Oct. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at the Grandstrand Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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Robert Mason Walker

Robert (Bob) Mason Walker was born April 18, 1957 in St. Paul, Minn. He died Sept. 29, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nev., after a prolonged h hospitalization. He was 60.

H He was a former resident of Polk County, and a four year P rresident of Boulder City, N Nev. Bob was the son of Pearl E Elvira (Petersen) Walker a and Orieon Mason Walker.

H He married Heather Gayllord in 2002 and they made ttheir home in the St. Croix F Falls area until 2013 when tthey moved to Nevada. Bob e enjoyed family time, trave eling to see relatives, and watching his children enjoy life. He was a skilled woodworker, crafting furniture for his loved ones.

Bob spent his youth in the St. Paul suburbs, Stillwater and visiting family in the St. Croix Falls area.

After graduating from Stillwater High School, Bob attended the 916 Vocational Technical Institute, graduating in 1978. In the beginning of his career, he worked in the biomedical field. With his interest in computer software, he taught himself to program and developed the WOSYST equipment management software which was initially used by hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Paul. He then cofounded St. Croix Systems, Inc. in 1993. St. Croix Systems evolved into a global leader in health care asset management, winning awards for best clinical engineering management software from 1999-2002. In 1996 Bob engineered the Feed Supervisor software, which became the premier farm feed management system with a global presence. He was known as a brilliant software engineer. Bob developed innovative software programs supporting dairy farmers until the time of his passing.

Bob is remembered for how much he cherished those he loved. He was a genuinely kind and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. A truly selfless and patient man who put others before himself, he had a strong capacity for loving unconditionally.

Known as a family man, Bob is survived by his wife, Heather Gaylord, son Jack Tezazu Walker (age 11) and Jack’s adult siblings Sarah, David, and Lauren Lund.

Bob will be missed by his sisters Joan Brownstein and Julie Robbins of St. Paul, and Lana (Larry) Jorstad of Bayfield, Wis., as well as in-law siblings Brent (Joanne) Gaylord of Valier, Mont., Kirk (Vicki) Gaylord of Novato, Calif., Kathleen (Peter) Gionis of St. Croix Falls, and Gretchen (Marilyn Lehrner) Braner of Las Vegas. Bob enjoyed his numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mourning his passing include close friends Keith Sather of Dresser, Maeta Burns-Penn of St. Croix Falls, and step-mother-in-law Dorothy Gaylord of Punta Gorda, Fla. A graveside service will be held at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon to share memories at the St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jack Walker Education Fund at the Boulder Dam Credit Union at (702) 293-7777.

From one of Bob’s favorite books, The Hobbit: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” - Gandolf the Grey

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Amery police clean out car full of contraband

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A suspicious Clayton pair who made a 4 a.m. g gas stop in A Amery on O October 3 ffound themsselves gettting a little h help cleaning o out their car, Dougard and earning a ride in a c o mpl e t e ly u npla n ned d di rection — tto the Polk C County Jail.

The pair’s o odd, early Petrillo morning behavior at the gas pumps of Amery Express prompted a call to authorities.

Police found 33-year-old Barbara E. Dougard and 25-year-old Coty R. Petrillo in a green Saturn. They told officers that they only had cash to pay for fuel and were waiting for the gas station to open.

Police reported both subjects appeared sweaty with perspiration on their faces, nervous, and pale with glossy eyes. The car was reported as being in disarray, with clothing and other items strewn throughout.

After asking the pair to step out of the vehicle, Dougard told police that she’d had a seizure ‘within the last hour or so,’ but denied needing medical attention.

The officer found a small white pill in her shirt pocket. Both parties denied being under the influence of any alcohol, controlled substance or medication.

A further search of the vehicle led to a treasure-trove of drugs and drug paraphernalia, including two small gem bags in Dougard’s purse, a grinder with suspected marijuana in the console, a clear bubble pipe with residue, a straw, another gem bag with shards of suspected meth, another clear pipe with residue, a scale, a sock that held a metal grinder and a glass pipe with burnt residue, and other paraphernalia.

Dougard claimed all of the meth-related items belonged to her ex-boyfriend. But the pair did

claim the marijuana-related items, including two bowls, two grinders, two one-hitters, and a dugout.

The two were arrested and transported to Polk County Jail. While there, authorities also found more paraphernalia in Dougard’s undergarments, including a pack of cigarettes holding four baggies with shards of suspected methamphetamine, a container of unused gem bags, and rust remover commonly used to clean paraphernalia.

The pair were charged with a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges related to THC, amphetamine, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Dougard is also charged with intent to distribute amphetamine.

Court Commissioner James Krupa ordered $2,500 signature bonds in both of the cases. As they await further proceedings, both Petrillo and Dougard are free on bond with conditions of absolute sobriety and not to possess drugs or drug paraphernalia.

Five-month old diagnosed with child abuse, father charged

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A former Osceola man, 24-year-old Travis J. Parmeter Jr. has been charged with child abuse in Polk County this week, after his five-month old daughter was transported to Children’s Hospital in St. Paul.

Officers responded to a pulseless, non-breathing infant at a home on Meadowlark Lane at 7 p.m. on October 2. Officers initially believed the infant’s condition to be related to her premature birth as a twin.

Medical staff at Osceola Medical Center informed officers that the infant showed signs of significant neurological damage consistent with intentional trauma and abuse, with symptoms including a possible brain bleed, a weak pulse, fixed pupils and a lack of response.

Children’s Hospital staff agreed, noting signs of

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brain injury and both partially healed and new rib fractures, and noting her clinical presentation as diagnostic for child abuse.

Both Parmeter, and the infant’s mother, Tesa J. Denver, had been drinking when the incident was reported, according to the complaint.

Parmeter no longer lives at the home with the infant’s mother, but arrived there at approximately 1:30 that afternoon. Denver reported having left the infant, who appeared normal, in Parmeter’s care between 4 and 5 p.m. when she went to a doctor’s appointment. Denver later told authorities that it was the last time she saw her daughter conscious prior to the ambulance arriving at approximately 7 p.m.

Investigators learned through a family member who’d asked Denver about Parmeter’s involvement, that Parmeter admitted that he ‘may have broken [the infant’s] ribs from squeezing her hard.’

According to the complaint, in a text message exchange in which that family member urged Denver to tell the police all that she knew, she replied, “I love you too, you do not turn your back on family.”

Parmeter is charged with two counts of physical abuse of a child, and is currently in custody in Ramsey County, Minn. awaiting proceedings in the case.

proximately one mile east of Highway 65. Three occupants from the vehicle were apprehended after fleeing into a nearby cornfield.

The driver, identified as 34-year-old Andrew Krumrey, reportedly told his passengers to ‘grab [drug paraphernalia] within the vehicle and run’ following the crash.

That’s according to the male passenger, 26-yearold Brandon Dellios, who was apprehended wearing only red shorts and carrying most of his belongings. A third unidentified female passenger was transported to the hospital with arm and leg injuries.

According to probable cause reports, Krumrey admitted to driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, and claimed that the tie rod broke, causing the car to crash into the ditch.

Krumrey admitted to drinking beer and shots of whiskey prior to the crash, which was confirmed by Dellios.

Numerous items of marijuana related paraphernalia were found within the vehicle, according to reports. Suspected drug paraphernalia was also found on Dellios when he was apprehended.

Officers arrested Krumrey, who is on probation and was driving without a valid license. He also had three open warrants for his arrest in St. Croix and Dunn Counties, and one prior OWI conviction.

Dellios was also arrested for obstruction, probation hold, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Garfield crash leaves one injured, two Jepsen gets arrested prison in child

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM sex assault A one-vehicle crash in t the Town of G Garfi eld on September 2 led to an 29 u unidentified f female pass senger being t transported Krumrey t the hospito t tal, and two A Amery men b being placed u under arrest.

The crash o occurred just b before 4 p.m. o on County Dellios R Road F, ap-

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Courtroom drama unfolded this week in t the case of 5 0 -ye a r - old T Thor Jepsen o Centuria, of w was senwho t tenced for h his role in t the sexual JJepsen assault of an emotionally compromised 13-year-old girl.

Jepsen was charged with 2nd degree sexual

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assault of a child and repeated sexual assault of the same child in April of 2016. He pled no contest to third degree sexual assault in July, with the remaining charges dismissed.

In the incident, Jepsen and a former girlfriend admitted to getting drunk on Jagermeister and smoking marijuana when Jepsen drove the woman and her 13-yearold daughter to rural Sterling Township, stopping near the DNR fire tower.

It was there that Jepsen is said to have followed the 13-year-old down a trail and sexually assaulted her while her mother remained intoxicated in the car.

Jepsen was arrested the following day at his job at Trollhaugen.

Sentencing proceedings began with discussion of remarks made in a pre-sentence investigation in which Jepsen appeared to be confused as to what charges he’d pled to, and denied having committed the crime. The court discussed whether or not Jepsen wanted to withdraw his plea, and continue to be represented by his attorney, Mark Biller.

A lengthy discussion followed as to the legal definition of sexual assault, and that it included contact such as what was described in the complaint.

After reconciling with those definitions, Jepsen agreed to proceed with the plea and sentencing, and to continue to be represented by Biller.

It was learned that the

victim, who had already suffered from PTSD and learning disabilities prior to the incident, had been removed from her mother’s home for allegations of a prior sexual incident with Jepsen in 2015. She has since moved to live with a relative.

District Attorney Jeff Kemp argued for a withheld prison sentence followed by probation in the matter.

Biller argued for even less.

“The offense that he pled to is not some sweetheart deal, it’s an accurate reflection of what happened,” Biller said in his arguments for probation.

“Let’s get him going on the programming he needs.”

With the victim and her family in the courtroom, Jepsen declined to make any statement to the court. His lawyer explained that Jepsen didn’t like making public speeches. “’I’m sorry’ would have been a very short presentation,” argued Judge Anderson.

Although Jepsen’s previous criminal history was minimal, Anderson pointed to the seriousness of the crime and blatant lack of remorse for his actions. He agreed with the writer of the pre-sentence investigation in suggesting that some prison time was appropriate in the case, and handed down eight years—three years incarceration and five years of extended supervision.

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About the crime stories

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

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

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

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

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Get to know your feline friend Cats are stealth and lovable but somewhat unpredictable. Ancient Egyptians revered cats for their companionship and ability to keep dangerous creatures such as poisonous snakes, rats and scorpions at bay. The Egyptians were among the first peoples to domesticate cats, and now thousands upon thousands of people share their homes with feline companions.

According to a world survey by the German organization Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (Society for Consumer Research), published in PetfoodIndustry.com, dogs are the most popular pet globally, owned by 33 percent of respondents. However, cats are not that far off at 23 percent. The United States, China and Russia have the highest pet cat populations. And according to a 2014 report by The Washington Post, Massachusetts, Maryland and Maine boast the highest percentages of cat-lovers in the United States.

Cats are coveted for a variety of reasons, including their regal countenance and graceful movements. Many people are surprised to learn that cats boast several characteristics that make them wonderful pets.

Those looking for vocal companions may be surprised to learn that cats can

make roughly 100 different sounds, compared to the 10 sounds dogs make.

Cats only meow to human friends. In addition to purring, cats will rub up against people to show affection. This trait also serves to mark territory. Cats have scent glands around their faces, paws and tail area.

While cats are thought by many to be aloof and less feeling than dogs, science says otherwise. According to the book “What Cats Are Made Of,” by Hanoch Piven, a cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions.

For those worried about a pet getting lost and running away, cats may be preferential companions. That’s because cats have an ingrained ability to find their way home known as “psi-traveling.” Experts think that cats use the angle of the sun or magnetized cells in their brains to act as internal global positioning systems.

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained. Although they’re not likely to be as motivated by praise as dogs, cats can respond to food treats — particularly something soft and smelly. However, that may take some practice as, accord-

ing to Petfinder, cats are less instinctively driven to work in partnership with humans. But those tasty treats may inspire them to stay and come and even use a toilet in lieu of a litter box.

People who welcome cats into their homes can expect a companion for a

long time, as cats can live up to 20 years or more.

Cats make wonderful pets. In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes since being domesticated, and their ancient characteristics still make them desirable companions to this day.

Pros and cons to keeping pigs as pets People are drawn to pets for various reasons. Self-sufficient cats entice those who prefer independent pets that do not take up much space. Dog lovers might enjoy the companionship and boisterous personalities of tail-wagging pooches. Exotic pet owners appreciate the uniqueness of their reptiles and amphibians and how they may serve as a conversation starters.

Pot-bellied pigs also can make for interesting pets that can make for beloved additions to households. Curious, trainable and very intelligent, pigs offer more as pets than many people may realize.

Many people mistakenly perceive pigs as dirty, smelly, sweaty messes. Such misconceptions may make people weary of adopting pet pigs. While not ideal for everyone, pot-bellied pigs can make wonderful pets.

The Pig Placement Network, a service that facilitates pot-bellied pig adoptions and placement, says that while pigs are highly trainable and can learn at a faster rate than dogs, the behavior of pigs

b is quite different from canines. Prober of pet pigs surrendered to sheltters. spective pig owners must learn the intricacies of pigs before considering Other factors that can influence if a pig is the right pet for a person: taking one in as a pet.

• Pot-bellied pigs can live an averPigs are regarded as prey and therea age of 12 to 15 years with proper care. fore have developed a suspicious na• Communities have their own speture. It can take time to earn a pig’s c cific rules regarding pet pigs. Check trust. Furthermore, pigs can become iif pigs are legal before adopting one. stubborn, depressed and easily bored • Pigs are not apartment dwellers. if not given adequate attention. This T They will need exercise and access may lead to destructive or aggressive tto a yard that allows for rooting and behavior. Mini Pig Info, another pet e exploration. pig resource, says pigs will constant• Pigs have a pronounced sense of ly test limits. They quickly can learn ssmell and will immediately know that squealing will get them attenw when someone is eating or opening tion. Unlike other pets, pigs’ emotions ffood. closely mirror those of humans.

• Finding a veterinarian who is Pot-bellied pigs, which originated ffamiliar with pot-bellied pigs is key in Vietnam, are one of the smallest tto maintaining the animal’s health breeds of pigs as compared to what a and longevity. one would find on a farm. Piglets may Pot-bellied pigs can be a welcome start out small and cute, but even a a addition to a home. With education, smaller pot-bellied pig can reach 100 ttraining and patience, pigs can to 170 pounds in adulthood. Those Pot-bellied pigs can live an average of 12 to 15 years with make great pets. who don’t understand this ahead of time contribute to the growing num- proper care.

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Osceola football runs record to 8-0

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain football team had just beaten St. Croix Central who was ranked number one in the state in D-4.

Looming on the horizon was a game with an always tough New Richmond Tiger team. In between those big games was what could be called a classic ‘trap’ game. Before playing New Richmond Osceola had to go to Ellsworth to play another very good MBC team, the Ellsworth Panthers. As it turned out the game against Ellsworth would be played on a sloppy field that had been soaked by pre-game rain. It also rained much of the time during the game.

Osceola was able to push aside the distractions and play good enough to win despite turning the ball over four times with a wet football. First downs were at a premium. Late in the third quarter the patient Chieftain offense finally got the play that the hoped for. Senior Michael Koehler took the ball behind the left side

of the Chieftain offensive line and broke to the second level of the Ellsworth defense. Koehler eventually was taken down by a defensive back that had the angle on him but not before he had scampered 61 yards down to the Ellsworth seven-yard line. A Koehler run on first down gained half of the remaining seven yards. On second down it was Koehler that powered in to the end zone for the only score of the night for either team.

With the win Osceola claims at least a tie for first place in the Middle Border. This will be the third year in a row that the Chieftain has earned at least a tie for the top spot. A win over New Richmond would give Osceola the title outright for the third straight season. A win by New Richmond would lock Osceola and the Tigers into a first place tie. If that happens St. Croix Central could add their names to the co-champions list if they can defeat Somerset this Friday.

“It was a wet and slopSEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 16

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Chieftain seniors Keri Kromrey (#10) and Sam Bents (#6) put up a defensive wall for Somerset to try to get around.

Osceola dropped matches to Ellsworth and Somerset last week and now turn their focus to WIAA tournament play.

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Osceola running back Michael Koehler breaks open off the left side of the Chieftain offensive line and scampers 61 yards for the longest gain of the night. Two plays later Koehler scores the only points of the game as Osceola defeated Ellsworth 6-0 to run their MBC record to 6-0 (8-0 overall).

Cross country sweeps at Amery Invite

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain cross country team had a very good race at the New Richmond invitational.

Four days later they were at it again, this time in Amery. The results went from very good at New Richmond to exceptional at Amery. Both the boys and girls teams finished first among the 12 teams entered. The boys were 79 points better than runSEE CROSS COUNTRY, PAGE 16

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Ethan Robinson, Luke Lundgren and Russell Collins are a big part of the powerful OHS junior varsity runners. The Chieftain junior varsity has placed first in several meets this season.

Volleyball drops a pair of MBC games Turns focus to playoffs

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain volleyball team opened Middle Border conference play by winning two of their first three matches. Since then their fortunes have turned south in MBC play losing three in a row. Last week Osceola could not stop the slide as they lost in three straight games to the Ellsworth Panthers before losing three games to one to the Somerset Spartans.

“It was a tough week,” Osceola coach Holly Johnson said. “We are now figuring things out for playoffs. That’s become our new focus.”

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Osceola began their week when they traveled to Ellsworth to take on the Panthers. Ellsworth has been solid all season and was not a very good host as they swept the Chieftains in three straight games. The Panthers broke out on top by winning the first game 25-21 and the second 2517. Osceola was tough in game three but Ellsworth prevailed 25-22.

Sam Bents and Keri Kromrey led the offense with six kills each. Katie Haase and Ashton AnSEE VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 17

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Tennis sends three players to State

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The week started in a little turmoil for the Osceola Chieftain tennis team but it ended rather well. The scheduled sub-sectional meet in Baldwin had to be moved indoors to the UW-RF facility due to an ugly weather forecast. As it turned out, it was a blessing in disguise.

“I was a little crabby about that whole thing, but now the silver lining is that the girls have indoor tennis experience for State tennis this Thursday,” Osceola coach Beth Friedrichsen said.

Trista Haan, Osceola’s No. 1 singles player and the No. 1 doubles team of Lindsey Pennel and Elli Dodge had to win once at Sub-Sectionals to advance to Sectionals. The other flights have to win twice to ad-

vance. Haan won her match to advance at No. 1 singles as did Pennel and Dodge at No. 1 doubles. Lexi Jensen won her first match at No. 4 singles as did Naomie Orwenyo and Sophia Egge at No. 3 doubles but were unable to win for a second time to advance.

At Sectionals each flight had to win their first match to ensure at least a fourth place finish and qualify for State. Both Osceola entries won their opening Sectional match to qualify for State.

“After I won my first match it felt so rewarding to be able to go to State for my last year playing high school tennis,” Haan said.

“I plan to go in with a positive attitude and give it my all.”

Pennel took a long route to State as she played No.1 singles at the start of the season before SEE TENNIS, PAGE 17

Last week’s schedule was not particularly kind to the Osceola Chieftain soccer team.

Fresh off of winning two of three Middle Border conference games the week before Osceola faced a monumental challenge last week.

First up was the Amery Warriors who holds the top spot in the MBC and are still undefeated in conference play. After that game the Chieftains played host to the second place team in the MBC, the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks. Osceola played pretty well in both

games but ultimately was unable to pull out a win.

With the pair of losses Osceola drops to 4-6-1 in conference play and is 4-8-2 overall. Osceola ends conference play this week with a pair of road contests, at Cumberland and at Barron.

The first time Osceola played against Amery the Warriors jumped on the Chieftains for three early goals before the first OHS tally. Amery ended up winning 4-1 in a tight game after the first twenty minutes.

This time Osceola was tough at the start before Amery finally scored on SEE SOCCER, PAGE 17

CROSS COUNTRY Oct. 12: Osceola at Prescott.

Oct. 20: Osceola at Hatchery Creek.

Oct. 21: Sectional Oct. 28: State

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Maddy Jensen competed at the Sub-Sectional at No. 2 doubles at UW-RF. Osceola qualified for State in two flights, Trista Haan at No. 1 singles and Lindsey Pennel and Elli Dodge at No. 1 doubles. Photo by Jo.

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Senior Carter Rasmuson advances the ball against a tough Amery Warrior team. Osceola lost to Amery and Baldwin-Woodville last week and will wrap up MBC play this week.

Past tents, present tents

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he Fish Whisperer bought a new tent. Not so much because he wanted to but more because he had to. It was kind of my fault but not really. I find fun things to do and Jon wants to come along. It started out to be a kayak smallmouth fishing adventure that was just too long. My son Josh handled it; he’s in the prime of his life while Jon and I are in the fourth quarter of our games.

We were all bushed, full of food and ready to crash into our tents as the campfire wound down. Jon was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. That Wild River was the problem. Jon forgot to close his tent door. To make matters worse Trails it was right in the middle of mosquito season and they were hungry. Jon Jim Bennett looked about five pounds lighter when he crawled out of his tent the next morning. The mosquitos were so full of McCorckle

plasma they couldn’t fly. Morning dew was heavy so Jon just rolled up his tent and tossed it in the back of his van.

Later Jon explained, “I had folded the tent up with all the blood laden mosquito’s still inside, call it mosquito murder. A couple days later I remembered to unpack and open up the tent after I had regained my strength from loss of blood. It looked like that video game of mortal battle had happened inside my tent. That tent had become a biohazard.”

Fast forward to this year’s duck camp when I found out Jon had bought a new tent and donated his old tent to science. That past tent was more of a summer tent and big enough to sleep four grown lumberjacks and an ox. Feeling the cold more at age 68 he found a tent that said it was an all season tent, good for all weather, even winter. Jon even bought a tent heater!

Jon decided years ago to use an inflatable mattress.

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Osceola and St. Croix Falls Cross Country Summary Amery Invitational October 3, 2017 Team Standings – Girls 1) Osceola 37 2) Glenwood City 58 3) Prescott 89 4) Amery 98 5) St. Croix Falls 145 6) Boyceville 192 7) Webster 193 8) Clear Lake 207 9) Spring Valley 220 10) Prairie Farm 250 Distance – 5,000 meters Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 1, Lauren Ellefson, 21:44 5, Caroline Gearin, 22:58 8, Shaylee Feske, 23:18 11, Alli Fogelberg, 24:01 12, Mattea Johnson, 24:02 16, Renee Vorndran, 24:08 20, Anna Swanson, 24:24 St. Croix Falls Individuals (overall place, name, time) 4, Anna Klein, 22:54 15, Autumn Hansen, 24:07 37, Grace Klein, 26:09 38, Jessi Peterson, 26:12 51, Greta Erickson, 28:04 52, Abby Jensen, 28:09 54, Kalli Christenson, 28:26 Individual winner, Lauren Ellefson, Osceola, 21:44.

Team Standings – Boys 1) Osceola 47 2) Prescott 126 3) Spring Valley 134 4) Unity 145 5) Amery 152 6) Webster 153 7) Grantsburg 167 8) Glenwood City 186 9) Boyceville 205 10) Birchwood 239 11) Clear Lake 254 12) St. Croix Falls 258 Distance – 5,000 meters Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 4, Kolten Heimbach, 19:03 5, Blake Slater, 19:05 11, Ryan Rogers, 19:24 13, Justin Vorndran, 19:43 14, Sean Rogers, 19:48 15, Nick Kremer, 19:49 17, Matt Schultz, 19:56 St. Croix Falls Individuals (overall place, name, time) 3, Trevor LaMirande, 19:01 26, Mason Peer, 20:17 75, Keith Murphy, 25:30 76, Jack Kessler, 26:05 78, Boden Enochs, 26:53 79, Marek Arneson, 27:01 81, Andrew Anderberg, 27:24 Individual winner, Matthew Marcinske, Birchwood, 18:15.

FOOTBALL Oct. 13: New Richmond at Osceola; St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake.

Osceola Football Statistics St. Croix Central at Osceola (unofficial) September 29, 2017 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) OHS, Feldt 20-48, Koehler 11-109-1, B Carlson 5-9, Jones 2-5, Fox 1-3, Team 1-(-1). EHS, Melstrom 22-81, Flom 8-33, McGregor 6-12.

Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) OHS, B Carlson 7-10-73-0-1. Flom 5-19-87-0-2.

Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) OHS, Jones 1-15, Michel 3-35, Feldt 1-2, H Carlson 2-21. EHS, Motley 1-37, McGregor 1-27, Benson 2-18, Lange 1-5.

Punts OHS, Feldt 3-113-37.7 ave. EHS, Flom 3-124-41.3 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; OHS 173, EHS 126.

Yards per Carry; OHS 4.3, EHS 3.5.

Yards Passing; OHS 73, EHS 87.

Yards per Attempt Passing; OHS 7.3, EHS 4.6.

Total Yards; OHS 246, EHS 213.

Total Plays; OHS 53, EHS 55.

First Downs; OHS 11, EHS 10.

Kickoff Returns; OHS none, EHS 1-13-13.0 ave.

Punt Returns; OHS none, EHS 2-3115.5 ave.

Penalties; OHS 3-15, EHS 5-47.

Turnovers; OHS 4 (muff, 2 fumbles, 1 int), EHS 2 (2 int) Scoring 1 2 3 4 F OHS 0 0 6 0 6 EHS 0 0 0 0 0 First Quarter No scoring Second Quarter No scoring Third Quarter OHS – Koehler 3 run (pass failed), 0:22 Fourth Quarter No scoring St. Croix Falls Football Statistics (unofficial) St. Croix Falls at Unity October 6, 2017 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) SCF, Leahy 19-58, Carney 19-46, Fisk 5-7, Bastin 1-3. UHS, Carlson 8-66-1, Houde 6-14, Pederson 12-13, Teschendorf 1-8, Fisher 4-1, Foeller 1-1, #11 4-21.

Passing (att - yds – td - int) SCF, Carney 2-6-17-0-1. Leahy 0-1-0-0-0.

UHS, Pederson 3-11-91-1-1.

Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) SCF, McCurdy 1-10, Wilson 1-7. UHS, Flaherty 1-71-1, Hendrickson 1-20, Teschendorf 1-0.

Punts (att / yds / ave) SCF, Bastin 5-134-26.8 ave. UHS, Hendrickson 5-142-28.4 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; SCF 114, UHS 124.

Yards per Carry; SCF 2.6, UHS 3.4.

Yards Passing; SCF 17, UHS 91.

Yards per Attempt Passing; SCF 2.4, UHS 8.3.

Total Yards; SCF 131, UHS 215.

Yards per Play; SCF 2.6, UHS 4.6.

Total Plays; SCF 51, UHS 47.

First Downs; SCF 6, UHS 11.

Kickoff Returns; SCF 1-12-6.0 ave. UHS 2-35-17.5 ave.

Punt Returns; SCF 1-9-9.0 ave. UHS 3-7-2.3 ave.

Penalties; SCF 4-30, UHS 6-40.

Turnovers; SCF 1 (interception), UHS 4 (3 fumbles, interception) Scoring 1 2 3 4 F SCFHS 0 7 0 0 7 UHS 0 6 0 6 12 First Quarter No scoring Second Quarter UHS – Flaherty 71 pass from Pederson (kick failed), 2:58 ASFHS – Bastin 25 fumble recovery (Bastin kick), 1:42 Third Quarter No scoring Fourth Quarter UHS – Carlson 15 run (run failed), 6:56 Middle Border Football Standings October 6, 2017 Conf Overall 1) Osceola 6-0 8-0 2) St. Croix Central 5-1 7-1 2) New Richmond 5-1 6-1 4) Ellsworth 3-3 5-3 5) Prescott 2-4 3-4 5) Somerset 2-4 2-6 7) Baldwin-Woodville 1-5 2-6 8) Amery 0-6 1-7 Scores from October 6th Osceola 6, Ellsworth 0 New Richmond 42, Amery 0 St. Croix Central 35, Prescott 0 Somerset 8, Baldwin-Woodville 7 Games this week New Richmond at Osceola Baldwin-Woodville at Amery Ellsworth at Prescott St. Croix Central at Somerset North Lakeland Football Standings October 6, 2017 Conf Overall 1) Grantsburg 5-0 8-0 1) Unity 5-0 7-1 3) Webster 3-2 6-2 4) St. Croix Falls 2-3 3-5 4) Shell Lake 2-3 2-6 7) Cameron 1-5 1-7 6) W/B/SS 0-5 0-5 Scores from October 6th Unity 12, St. Croix Falls 7 Grantsburg 64, Shell Lake 7 Cameron 2, W/B/SS 0 (forfeit) Webster 35, Pepin/Alma Center 8 Games this week St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake Unity at Grantsburg Cameron at Lake Holcombe/Cornell (non-conference)

SOCCER Oct. 12: Osceola at Barron.

VOLLEYBALL Oct. 12: St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg.

Oct. 14: Osceola at Altoona.

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Freshman Mason Peer continues to run strong coming in second for the SCF team, 26th over all, at the Amery cross country meet on Oct. 3 with a time of 20:17

SCF CC team competes at big meet in Amery

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Austin McCurdy carries the ball up the field against Webster.

SCF football team loses heart-breaker to Unity Eagles

BY GRANT BELISLE COACH

BY ADAM KOVAR COACH

Where and When: Amery Invitational Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Summary/Results: Our girls varsity team placed fifth out of 10 teams at the meet led

by Anna Klein (22:53 for 5,000 meters) who finished sixth overall, followed by Autumn Hansen who finished 17th (24:06). Our boys varsity team placed 12th out of 12 teams, with Trevor LaMirande (19:00) finishing third and Mason Peer (20:16) who finished 26th overall.

Highlights: Trevor LaMirande ran a really smart race and a great finish against really good competition to finish third overall. Anna Klein had another solid race against good competition, and I thought Greta Erickson ran really well to round out our scoring team on the girls side as a freshman.

What it means: This was our last regular season meet and we are excited to get ready to go and compete up in Shell Lake at the conference meet. I believe we have grown as runners over the course of the season and we hope to have a strong conference meet showing in Shell Lake.

When and where: October 6th at Unity Outcome: Unity 12, St. Croix Falls 7 “This is a tough one for our guys. The guys played their butts off. I’m really proud of our defense for playing as well as we did. Unity was able to catch us on about two plays and those two plays made all the difference in the game.”

Comments: “Getting an interception by Josey Wilson was huge and add to that a couple fumble recoveries, with one being a ‘scoop and score’ touchdown by Brandon Bastin. That was a very smart play on his part.”

What this means: The loss drops St. Croix Falls to 2-3 in the North Lakeland conference and is currently tied with Shell Lake for fourth place. The Saints travel to Shell Lake this week with the winner of the game becoming eligible for the WIAA playoffs.

What’s next? : “We need to lick our wounds and get back to work this week. Shell Lake will make or break our playoff eligibility. It’s a must win game for us. Nobody is going to lay down for us so we need to get back to work and have a good week of practice.”

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py night but I think fun for the boys to play in, “Osceola coach Scott Newton said about the win in Ellsworth. “It was a field position and defensive battle all night. I thought both teams came to play and played to the very end.”

It was the second straight shutout for the Osceola defense.

Once again they did bend a little but never broke. Once Ellsworth had a first-and-goal two yards from the end zone but the Chieftain defense came up big. They stopped Ellsworth’s powerful running back Logan Melstrom on first and second down before the Panthers took to the air. Ellsworth has an impressive aerial game but Osceola defensive back Colter White smelled out the play and turned Ellsworth away with a key interception and 40 yard run back. White had his second interception of the game with eight minutes, 10 seconds to play when he stole the ball from an Ellsworth receiver on the Osceola three-yard line.

“Defensively I thought we did a nice job of pursuing to the ball and gang tackling,” Newton said. “Never an easy thing to do when you don’t trust your footing. Both teams made some mistakes as a result of the poor conditions but I thought our guys did an excellent job of sticking together and making the big play when needed.”

Osceola shut out St. Croix Central two weeks ago when the Panthers came in averaging 32 points a game. This week they put up the goose egg against Ellsworth who came

into the game averaging 28 points per contest.

“Both defenses were assisted by their twelfth player, Mother Nature,” Osceola defensive coordinator Jeff Hahn said. “I thought our kids responded well to some tough field positions with some big plays. (Logan Melstrom) for Ellsworth ran hard; he was tough to bring down, especially when he was all greased up with mud. Ellsworth tested our secondary but we rose to the challenge, highlighted by Colter White’s two interceptions.”

Osceola outside linebacker Eli Tuttle had another good night for the Chieftains but he knows that everyone on the team has to do their job. “It all starts with the special teams by putting the other team at a bad field position, and the defensive line by shutting down their run game and the secondary shutting down their passing,” Tuttle explained. “Colter White had an amazing game getting two interceptions that really put a stop to their momentum.”

Osceola caps off the MBC this Friday when New Richmond comes to Robert W. Vesperman athletic complex in Osceola. Both teams have everything to play for including earning the highest seed possible for the upcoming WIAA playoffs that will commence on Oct. 20th.

“We are already heading into week nine and we will be facing a very tough and athletic New Richmond team,” Newton warned. “Again the stress will be tackling and making plays in open space.”

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Caitlyn Carsley sets the ball up. The Saints won the Amery Invitational, beating Amery, Webster, Hayward, Siren and Prescott.

Saints volleyball team on a hot streak

BY JEN NELSON COACH

When and where: Sept. 30th at Amery invitational.

The St. Croix Falls Saints placed first at the Amery invitational by defeating Amery, Webster, Hayward, Siren and Prescott.

St. Croix Falls continued their stellar play in the Lakeland conference by winning two matches.

October 3rd at Unity SCF defeated the Eagles in a close four game contest by scores of 25-19, 25-16, 25-27 and 25-23. “It was a great match with a lot great rallies, “Nelson said.

October 5th at Webster SCF defeated the Tigers in three straight games by scores of 25-19, 25-21 and 25-16.

CROSS COUNTRY: Team sweeps Amery Invitational FROM PAGE 14

ner-up Prescott and the girls were 21 points ahead of their nearest challenger, Glenwood City.

“It’s definitely not easy racing twice in four days but both teams were able to come away with a win,” Robinson said about the race in Amery. “Not only is it physically difficult but it’s also hard to emotionally get up again so quickly. I am proud of how they responded to the challenge and the slower course conditions. It was a great way to end our regular season schedule and hopefully this will catapult us into the upcoming conference and Sectional meets.”

The raw numbers of the varsity race in Amery were eye-popping but don’t tell the whole story of coach Rachael Robinson’s squad. Robinson has a bevy of junior varsity runners that are also extraordinary. If Osceola was allowed to enter their junior varsity in the varsity race the boys team would have placed second behind only the Osceola varsity.

The girls junior varsity would have placed sixth as a team in the varsity race.

On a day with many highlights perhaps the biggest was freshman Lauren Ellefson winning the girls race with a time of 21:44 for 5,000 meters. Ellefson was followed by Caroline Gearin (5th overall), Shaylee Feske (8th), Alli Folgelberg (11th) Mattea Johnson (12th), Renee Vorndran (16th) and Anna Swanson (20th).

The boys had all of their

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Emily Robinson has provided important senior leadership all season long for the Osceola cross country team. Osceola competes at the conference meet in Prescott on Oct. 12.

seven runners among the top 17 finishers of the race led by freshman Kolten Heimbach who finished fourth with a time of 19:03. Heimbach was followed by Blake Slater (5th), Ryan Rogers (11th), Justin Vorndran (13th), Sean Rogers (14th), Nick Kremer (15th) and Matt Schultz (17th).

The varsity runners no doubt have had success because of buying into coach Robinson’s training but also are being pushed by high qual-

ity junior varsity runners.

Running for the girls junior varsity in Amery were Ari Backlund, Kayla Rondeau, Michaela Schultz, Joelle Rapp, Emily Robinson and Abigail Michel. Running for the boys JV were Jacob Hall, Josh Schultz, Mason Campbell, Coby Heimbach, Luke Lundgren, Russell Collins, Ethan Robinson, Zach Solsrud, Matt Rutledge, Casey Folgelberg, Chase Lundholm, Jacob Jensen, Elvis Cormican, Kaden Pingel, Aaron Neperud, Ethan Boileau, Noah Kunkle-Smith, Travis Jennings, Jack Morrison and Corbin Jeske. The top eight finishers in the boys JV race and nine of the top 10 were from Osceola.

The junior varsity is extremely important to the success of good teams. These runners know that they need to push the varsity runners and to stay focused on the team goals. Emily Robinson, a senior on the JV, has worked through four seasons as a Chieftain and now can pass her expertise to the younger runners.

“As runners, each of our workouts is meant to simulate parts of our race,” Emily Robinson said. “Whether it’s 1000’s that mimic our second mile, or 200’s that feel like a finish, it’s important that we emphasize enthusiasm in every part of our training. Every bit of encouragement that you can give a teammate will translate into their performance which is key in a sport where we rely on each other more than we rely on ourselves. If we can run as a team, we can win as a team.”

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VOLLEYBALL: Team drops pair of MBC games FROM PAGE 14

derson were next in line with five kills each. Anderson had a good defensive night as well leading the team with 11 digs, followed by Courtney Miller with eight and Joanna Ingram with seven.

Osceola set out to stop the losing skid when they hosted Somerset two days later. After Osceola had early leads of 2-1, 3-2, 8-7 and 9-8 in the first game the Spartans took a 10-9 lead. Osceola did tie the score at 16, 17, and 19 but Somerset outscored the Chieftains 6-2 from there to win 25-21.

The second game saw a similar pattern with Somerset leading most of the way. Three times the Spartans led by five points, the last time at

19-14 but then Osceola got back into the game by scoring four of the next five points to shave the Somerset lead to 20-18.

The Spartans then ran off five straight points to win 25-18.

Osceola got back into the hunt with a convincing 25-12 win in game three. Miller served nine straight times to begin the game with a 9-0 Chieftain lead. Somerset could get no closer than seven points from there.

The final game saw Osceola build a five point lead at 9-4 but Somerset came back to tie the Chieftains at 10. Osceola rebuilt their lead to 20-16 and still led 23-20 before the Spartans scored the last five points to win the deciding game 25-23.

Bents and Kromrey

again led in kills with 13 each with Haase and Anderson adding nine each.

Izzy Ulrich led the team in digs with 17 followed

by Ingram with 14 and Anderson with 12. Bents had five blocks to lead the team in that department.

Miller dished out a team high 25 assists with Hailey Ebert adding 17.

Osceola will try to begin the turnaround this week with their final MBC game and then carry that momentum in tournaments.

“As a team we need to have a stronger mental game, have a ‘next point’ mentality, and strive to start out strong,” Ingram said. “We need to learn and change what isn’t working and come out with fire this upcoming week.”

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pairing up with Dodge. Her tennis experience over the years at OHS helped with the adjustment.

“In the beginning, I was a bit nervous but excited,” Pennel said. “I had never played doubles before and so I never worked on net play very much or hitting into the alleys but after a while it became easier. This has honestly been one of the most fun years of my high school career and I can’t wait to go to State with one of my best friends and now doubles partner.”

Friedrichsen was very excited to qualify for State in two flights.

The pressure is on at Sectionals because they only need to win the first round match and they are going on to State, so that first match is filled with emotion and pressure,” Friedrichsen said. “Trista Haan had a nice draw as she was the 1-seed in our sub-sectional, so she played the 4-seed from the sub-sectional that came from Lakeland Union. She played well and ended up winning 6-3, 6-3.

After qualifying for State Haan lost to Taylor Vyskocil from Ashland 6-2, 6-3 and then lost to Pacelli 6-3, 6-3.

“I was proud of Trista for not giving up,” Friedrichsen said. “She got a ton of experience that was so valuable for (this) week and just played some really nice tennis. She made OHS girls tennis history by being the first girl to qual-

ify for individual State tennis. Pretty great.”

The first match for Pennel and Dodge was against a 1-seed from Pacelli. Pennel and Dodge eventually prevailed in a 3-set match ending in a 7-point tie-breaker.

“Elli and Lindsey played out of their minds,” Friedrichsen said. “They saw the court like they never had before.

Their shots were connecting and they were making such smart plays. It was so much fun and heart-pounding to watch.”

After qualifying for State by winning their first match the Osceola duo faced Rice Lake. Again Pennel and Dodge went to three sets and again they prevailed setting up the Sectional championship match against Amery. The Warrior twosome of Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten ended the Chieftain run but Pennel and Dodge still finished in second place and qualified for a trip to State.

“Going into our match last Wednesday, Lindsey and I decided that we wouldn’t let Pacelli’s 1-seed intimidate us,” Dodge said. “We went out and played the best smart and intense tennis that we have all season. Our coaches kept us calm and focused and that led to great communication and teamwork. At State we hope to take advantage of the opportunity God has given us and play with even more intensity, and learn from watching the D1 teams compete.”

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a penalty kick.

“Amery is first in the conference and we knew that we would have a tough game,” Osceola coach Nathan Anderson said. “We held them scoreless for the first twenty minutes until they got a penalty kick to score the first goal. With them encouraged from the penalty they went on to score two more in the first half. In the second half they scored one more. Overall we defended well and made it very hard for them to get in on our goal.”

Osceola was unable to crack the tough Amery defense and fell to the Warriors 4-0.

After dropping the game to Amery it did not get any easier as Baldwin-Woodville came to town. The Blackhawks started the game with a 6-1-2 conference record and were 10-1-3 overall. It turned out that BW was too much for Osceola to handle on this night.

“They have two very good forwards that can create all sorts of problems for oppositions,” Anderson said. “They caused us all sorts of problems through their give-andgoes and dribbling. We struggled to contain them in the first half and ended the half with four goals against us.”

At halftime Anderson decided to change his

strategy to see if he could get some offense into the Chieftain game. Osceola responded with their only goal of the game, by senior Nick Stroshane, but the Blackhawks were able to put two on the board in the second half.

“Going into second half we decided to try and get on the front foot and score a goal,” Anderson said.

“Within the first five minutes of the second half they scored again but we were starting to get forward more. We ended up scoring in the last seven minutes but they were also able to score another one. It was a hard fought performance against a very good offensive team.”

RECORDS: Sentencing, county criminal charges FROM PAGE 9

As bailiff’s approached to take Jepsen into custody, Biller made an urgent appeal on behalf of his client, which was denied.

With credit for jail time already served, he will spend over two years at Dodge Correctional Facility in Waupun. Jepsen must also register as sex offender for the remainder of his life.

Man charged in Frederic girl’s disappearance

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A 21-year-old Frederic man is in custody this week, charged in c connection w with the disa appearance o of 15-yearo girl from old Frederic w who has Chelmo s since been found.

The girl was reported as a runaway by her mother on September 21, reportedly having walked away from school in Frederic when she got off of the bus.

The mother believed that her daughter had been picked up from the school by Sonny N. Chelmo, a 21-year-old man who lived with the family.

Information about the girl’s disappearance was distributed the following week, noting that she may be in the Green Bay area.

On September 26, a 17-year-old friend of the victim told authorities that she had traveled with Chelmo and the victim to Rice Lake on September 21. The victim planned to go to a medical appointment for a pregnancy test, but plans were averted when they believed police would be called. The friend then told authorities that Chelmo and the victim made plans to travel to Chelmo’s home near Green Bay. Chelmo is charged with felony abduction of a child. He was apprehended and is in custody at Menomonie Tribal Jail in Keshena, Wis. while he awaits transfer to Polk County for further proceedings.

Chelmo has a significant criminal history including battery, theft, and drug-related charges.

Man avoids prison in child sex assault

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A 48-year old St. Croix Falls man has avoided prison, at least for now, a after enteri a no-coning t test plea t to charges t that he mol lested a seve en-year-old r relative who spent the night at his home.

The charges were filed in April of 2016 when the child’s mother noticed her daughter touching herself inappropriately after a shower. When the mother sat down and

discussed the situation with her daughter, the girl eventually admitted that Kurtz had touched her that way.

The incidents are alleged to have occurred multiple times up to and including the week of July 4, 2015. A medical examination of the victim supported the girl’s story.

Kurtz initially denied the claims, insisting that he had only applied diaper rash cream inside the victim’s thighs after she had wet her pants. Kurtz claimed that he and the girl had made a trip to Wal-Mart to purchase the cream, but no evidence of that purchase could be found.

The victim also denied going to Wal-Mart or that Kurtz had ever applied any such cream.

Judge Jeffery Anderson imposed and stayed a fifteen-year prison sentence (ten years of incarceration, followed by five years of extended supervision) in the case. Kurtz will serve one year of jail time, followed by eight years of probation, lifetime sex offender registration, and mandatory sex offender counseling.

He can no longer have any contact with the victim. Should he violate any of the terms of his probation during those eight years, he will serve the fifteen year imposed and stayed prison sentence beginning with ten years of incarceration.

The victim’s mother reached out to the Free Press after the sentence.

“Justice is finally done. This will be a long process to recover,” she said.

NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT PROJECT:

Bid Package #02 Polk County Highway Facility Balsam Lake, WI

BID DEADLINE:

Friday, October 13, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M.

BID TO:

Market & Johnson, Inc. c/o Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Email: AndreaJ@co.polk.wi.us

Sealed bids for the above project will be received, on behalf of the Owner, by the Construction Manager Market & Johnson, Inc., at the above location, until the Bid Deadline. All bids must be submitted on the bid form supplied and in accordance to the Work Categories outlined in the specifications. Facsimile, hand delivered and emailed bids will be accepted.

Bids will be opened publically. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the documents prepared by Barrientos Design and Consulting, Inc. 205 W Highland Avenue #303, Milwaukee, WI 53203 and dated August 15, 2017.

In general the project consists of a new approximately 62,500 square foot highway facility. The building will have concrete footing and foundations, Pre-cast concrete walls, steel roof system, interior masonry and drywall walls. The building will house all highway operations to include vehicle repair, vehicle storage, parts storage, general offices and crew areas.

The Owner is considered a tax-exempt entity, therefore WI. Stat. 77.54(9m) will be utilized on this project.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 3 at 10:00 am at the Polk County Government Center West Conference Room.

Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Market & Johnson’s Office, Builders Exchanges in Albert Lee, Austin, Duluth, Mankato, Minnesota (MBEX), Rochester, and St. Cloud, MN; the Builders Exchanges in Altoona (Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area), Appleton, Fond du Lac, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Sheyboygan and Wausau, WI; CMD (f/k/a Reed Construction Data), and Bid+ Network in Madison, WI. Electronic bid documents can be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. Email will be sent with link to access the plans. Electronic bid documents can be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. Email will be sent with link to access the plans. All questions should be directed to Randy LaFaive, Senior Project Manager, at 651-340-6146.

No bid security will be required unless noted specifically under Work Category.

The Owner or Construction Manager may contract with the successful bidder. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which the Owner may determine to be in its best interest. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after opening of the proposals without consent of the Owner.

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TRAIL: Amery’s offer to manage Stower trail gets mixed reviews FROM PAGE 1

its resolution … to show that it was an open process,” said Sheri Hoiby of Dresser. “Now, by coming forward and talking about entering into an agreement with Amery (the process would be closed). … It should be an open and fair process.”

“If I want to have representation I have no means to do so if Amery is in charge of the trail,” said Curt Johnson, who lives adjacent to the trail in the Town of Osceola. “No one else does unless you’re in Amery.”

Others expressed frustration with reporting in the Sun and Amery Free Press that they felt misrepresented the county’s position on the trail. Coverage of Amery’s Parks and Recreation Committee meeting a week earlier — at which Jason Whitley initially pitched the idea that Amery offer to take over trail maintenance — had quoted and paraphrased Whitley’s opinions, some of which were speculative as to the position of the county board.

“I read in the Sun that the county doesn’t want to overtake the work and expense to maintain the trail,” said Virgil Caylor. “… No money comes out of the county to maintain our trails.”

Jeff Fuge, the county’s legal counsel, noted that views expressed at the Amery Parks and Recreation meeting did not necessarily reflect the views of county board members.

“The county — this committee, the county board — has not made any action on transferring responsibility,” he clarified.

There was also debate about who funds trail maintenance. Todd Miller, president of the Polk County Snowmobile & ATV Council seemed to clear the confusion.

“The snowmobile council nor the ATV club spend any time (maintaining) that trail because the Friends group takes care

of it,” he said. “Initially, when the master plan was passed, the council did grade it before the ruling came down from the judge. That’s the only thing the snowmobile council has done on that trail.”

Miller urged the county to continue managing the trail.

“We’ve had the first reading of what we want to do with the memorandum of understanding and the easement,” he said. “That’s the course

‘It should be an open and fair process.’

Sherri Hoiby Dresser I’d like the committee to stay on. … We’ve already seen what the opinion is from the City of Amery, they want to keep it non-motorized.”

Those wishing to keep the trail motor free argued that it is well maintained by their standards, that it offers a place for safe, peaceful exercise, and that maintenance efforts by the Friends group keep costs low for the county.

Silent sports advocates resisted the idea that trail users might be satisfied to walk on high school tracks and hospital fitness trails, or that the Stower trail can be shared with motorized vehicles.

“It’s nice, peaceful and quiet,” said Gayle Faulk of Osceola. “There’s no way you can share that.”

Although Amery’s proposal to manage the trail was unofficial when the county Environmental Services Committee met last Wednesday, the Amery City Council made it official the same evening, voing 5-0 vote to support Amery taking over the county’s role in partnering with the DNR (and Friends group) for trail management.

“The county has to decide whether they’re going to fish or cut bait,”

Estimated cost of maintaining the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail using information from the Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail and the Polk County Parks Department. Figures do not include the Friends organization’s board meetings or planning sessions for activities sponsored by the group.

commented Amery council member Rick Van Blaricom.

The Environmental Services Committee will meet again and consider the city’s proposal at 9 a.m. October 11.

Whitely is unsure whether he will be able to attend the meeting and

expressed uncertainty about whether the county would accept Amery’s offer.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen with the trail,” he said. “I don’t know what the mood of the board is or anything, so it’s all up in the air at this point.”

WHO PAYS? The Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail currently take primary responsibility for trail maintenance. The organization’s president, Bill Zager, calculated the 2016 value of volunteer labor (673.5 hours at $6.50 per hour) and equipment use at $10,439 and said statistics have been similar in previous years.

Although the Polk County Snowmobile & ATV Council graded the trail in its initial stages, the group no longer spends time or money on maintenance, according to Polk County Snowmobile & ATV Council President Todd Miller.

Gina Riley, office manager for the county’s Parks Department added that the county does some maintenance, but uses money from trail passes generated by self-registration on the Stower trail.

“The county cannot spend any tax dollars on that trail,” she said. “Therefore we only use trail pass money on that trail.”

She estimated that the passes generate an average of $4,000 a year for the county’s share of maintenance, which is used for bathroom upkeep, utilities and other costs within the spending limit.

Smith retires from OMC after 30 years Those were the days: acid washed jeans, leg warmers and huge earrings.

Mel Smith remembers them all the day she started working at Osceola Medical Center.

This week she retires after 30 years as patient access coordinator.

“I remember guys wearing Hawaiian shirts with sports coats,” she said. “Can you imagine?”

When she started back in 1987, those fashions were all the rage.

New to television was “the Simpsons” and “Full House.” Top movies were “3 Men and a Baby” and “Fatal Attraction.” “Walk Like an Egyptian” by the Bangles and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston were on the radio.

At the front desk, things also were different “HIPAA? Not sure what that was then.

Maybe short for ‘hippopotamus?’”

Joking aside, she said the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 “offered wonderful protections for individuals’ medical records and other personal health information. But when I started 30 years ago, I was introduced to a large, black scheduling book the size of my desk.

And medical charts were pulled by the person sitting next to me and placed on a ledge that flagged a nurse that a patient was waiting.”

With today’s electronic medical record systems and complexities of care, she now relies on a double screen computer connected to a server.

“I use to make all of the appointments and

Melanie Smith

check people in. There was a time where I also would be asked to pick up patients from home if they didn’t have a ride.

Once a week I would drive a patient into the Twin Cities for chemotherapy treatments.”

OMC CEO Tom Geskermann said, “Mel is one of those long-term employees who have helped make OMC what it is today. Without people like Mel, this community would not have the quality medical center we have here today.”

CMO Rene Milner, MD, agreed, adding that Smith epitomizes the home-town feel of OMC. “Mel’s wonderful personality and care for patients has really made her the ‘face’ of OMC. Young or old, her soft and friendly approach really soothes your nerves and makes you feel at home.”

In the span of her career at OMC, Smith said she has “so many special memories to mention, to hold dear.”

And funny anecdotes?

“Where would I begin?

“I am so blessed by meeting each and every one of those patients, as well as each and every one I’ve worked with.

Lots of changes have taken place, but it’s now time to spend the remaining years with my family.”

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BENNETT: A word to the wise: Camping? Zip the door FROM PAGE 14

Let me rephrase that, inflatable bed about a foot or more high when fully inflated. The problem with his bed was that it deflated right after it was full of air unless you were laying on it. The big mattress worked great in the old tent because the tallest lumberjack could stand up in it with his ox. Not with Jon’s new tent. Somehow Corky missed the fact that it was only 3 foot high in-

side!

Now Jon is in the present tent watching the bed fill up with air.

When it’s inflated he realizes his bed is half way to the ceiling he knows he is going to struggle to get inside. After all the air leaks out it’s time for plan two. From what I recall and from the sounds I heard from the tent Jon was laying on the bed when he hits the inflate button.

It’s like a fast ride on an elevator; Jon is being rushed to the top floor.

I’m not sure if he got pinned against the ceiling or not. He convinced his dog to enter but Nala slept on the floor. The last thing I heard Jon say was he going to look for a new tent!

“It might be two man tent, but they can’t sleep in it at the same time!”

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

HOROSCOPES

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 The people with whom you have been spending your time have enjoyed your company, Aries. Now you have an opportunity to widen your social horizons even further.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You have a specific goal in mind and a plan to accomplish it, Taurus. What you may not have counted on are the little obstacles that tend to pop up. Take them one by one.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You might get a kick out of beating someone at their own game, Gemini. Just make sure you keep things lighthearted and that others are not slighted by your efforts.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, someone you love is far away and you are trying

CLUES ACROSS 1. Plural of ascus 5. Repents 11. British School 12. Adhesive to catch birds 15. Male children 16. Oil company 17. Intestinal 19. Money slogan 24. 2nd tone 25. In actual truth 26. Belgian-French River 27. Rural Free Delivery 28. Midway between S and SE 29. Texas armadillo 30. 2nd largest Hawaiian island 31. Pile up 33. Changes liquid to vapor 34. Yemen capital 37. Byways 38. V-shaped cut 39. Painting on dry plaster 42. Daminozide 43. Papa’s partner 44. __ -fi: fiction/movie genre 47. 1st Soviet space station 48. Latvian capital 49. Come into view 52. Blue Hen school 53. Maine water company 55. Picture & word puzzle 57. Atomic #18 58. Xiamen dialect 59. Being overzealous 62. One who did it (slang) 63. Night breathing noises 64. A minute amount (Scott)

CLUES DOWN 1. Race of Norse gods 2. Large pebbles 3. Latin line dances 4. The inner sole of a shoe 5. A French abbot 6. Moves stealthily 7. An alternative

every way possible to close the distance. An impromptu trip to reconnect may be in order.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have been keeping a close watch on all of your behaviors for awhile now. This week you may be ready to let loose a bit and enjoy yourself with friends.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Some exciting news is coming your way, Virgo. Just be patient for a little longer because it will be well worth it to hear what others can’t wait to tell you.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a busy week means it’s necessary to minimize distractions. This will help you get to the bottom of a problem much quicker. A time to relax is on the horizon.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

8. 39th state 9. Lotus sports car model 10. River fill 13. Of I 14. Many noises 18. Ghana monetary units 20. Actor Hughley 21. The Cowboy State 22. Jests at 23. America 27. Surprise attack

Even though you can’t pinpoint it directly, Scorpio, you can tell something is going on that has been kept from you. Someone you thought was a friend may not be.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t fret over trivial issues, Sagittarius. They will work themselves out without much intervention. Focus your energy on larger issues.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you prefer to do things in the most direct manner possible. However, you may have to take a roundabout route in the next few days to complete a particular project.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Go out sometime this week and enjoy some conversation and fun with friends or coworkers, Aquarius. Soon enough you

29. Daddy 30. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 31. Express pleasure 32. Cellist Yo-Yo 33. Bronx cheer 34. A more firm substance 35. Essential oil obtained from flowers 36. Company that rings receipts 37. Largest church in Christianity 38. Capital of Wallonia 39. Heroic tale 40. Send forth

may not have much time for social engagements.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It is easy for you to keep other people’s secrets, Pisces. Work on keeping some of your own concerns closer to the vest.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 8 Bruno Mars, Singer (32) OCTOBER 9 Bella Hadid, Model (21) OCTOBER 10 Brett Favre, Athlete (48) OCTOBER 11 Matt Bomer, Actor (40) OCTOBER 12 Hugh Jackman, Actor (49) OCTOBER 13 Jerry Rice, Athlete (55) OCTOBER 14 Mia Wasikowska, Actress (28)

41. The Golden State 43. 1/1000 of an inch 44. Angel of the 1st order 45. Ukrainian peninsula 46. Disregard 48. Colophony 49. Spanish be 50. Military policeman 51. Cleopatra’s country 53. Br. drinking establishments 54. Removes moisture 56. Liberal Arts degree 60. Execute or perform 61. Atomic #77

Pair foods with wine, not the other way around

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ast week, I had the pleasure of attending a very special wine tasting event at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Dr. Peter A. D’Souza stood in front of a room full people from all over the state of Wisconsin and led everyone though the proper way to taste, smell and serve wine.

I was so impressed; I’m looking into taking one of the wine classes he teaches at UW-Stout.

I learned more about wine, grapes and food paring in one hour than I have studying and reading it for over ten years.

Wild Chow about D’Souza explained, it’s about seeing, smelling, tasting and texLisa Erickson ture—those are things you can’t learn from a book!

At each table, he had set four glasses of wine. Two reds and two white wines in front of a large plate containing all different kinds of berries, apple, lemon, peach and cheese. Additionally, he had a large glass of water and a small loaf of bread to cleanse our palate after each tasting.

The white chardonnay paired with apples and it was amazing how the you could taste the apple in the wine after tasting the apple. Then, he had us taste the lemon. I couldn’t believe the difference.

The chardonnay actually tasted sweet. Then, again the same with a Riesling wine and the peach.

Next, he said if you really want to surprise yourself choose your wine first and then pair it with the foods that compliment it. Wow! What a difference that makes.

While I don’t have enough room to go into full detail, here I encourage anyone with an interest in knowing and understanding wines to look into the wine tasting offerings around the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin. It will change the way you pair foods and wines.

Here is my new fall favorite. Chardonnay paired with apple chicken.

Chardonnay Apple Chicken 4 chicken breasts with skin and bones removed 1 small onion, sliced 1 celery stalk, sliced 2 sour apples, like Haralson, thinly sliced ¼ cup butter 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup good quality Chardonnay 3 Tbsp. whipped cream Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large fry pan, over high heat, sauté chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside covered. Add apples, celery and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Add Chardonnay and simmer for 5 minutes until liquid is reduced by 1/3. Add the chicken back to the dish by setting the breasts on top of cooked veggies and apples. Cook in oven for another 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked throughout, being careful not to over cook.

Plate chicken on serving platter. Put the pan back on the stove over high heat; add cream, parsley and salt & pepper to taste. Cook until cream is heated; spoon apples-veggies and sauce over the chicken and serve. This dish goes well with any kind of potatoes, but mashed are my favorite!

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Changes are apparent at the former Potting’s Bar, now Hank’s Bar & Grill, but both buyer and seller say they have at least one thing in common: a family-oriented approach to business.

The sale of the establishment, which sits off Highway 35 just south of the Polk-St. Croix county line, took place in June, according to Becky Lindblom. Lindblom is one of several new owners including her family, the Hansens, and another family, the Johnsons.

“My brother Josh met Jan (Potting) and they built a friendship,” she explained.

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Potting, who founded the bar in 1974 with her late husband Ken Potting, confirmed that idea.

“I’ve become very fond of them,” she said.

“They’re family oriented and that’s what they said they liked about Potting’s. … My husband passed away almost 9 years ago. I feel he would have approved because they have the same family values that we have.”

While Potting’s was named after its founders, Hank’s is named after the Hansen siblings’ grandfather.

“He was a great character,” said Lindblom of the establishment’s namesake, who died in 2002. “I would say he instilled entrepreneurship into my

HANK’S BAR & GRILL GRAND OPENING When: Friday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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father, which was passed on to all of us. He was an inventor, with crazy off-the-wall ideas and a

take-it-and-run-with-it attitude. … And he enjoyed a cold drink here and there.”

A photo of the man is featured on the front of the bar and grill’s new menu, which the new owners launched in August.

“It’s been a really big hit,” said Lindblom. “I’d call it classic American with a warm Southern twist. … Every name you see on the menu is part of our family or the Johnson family.”

Bud’s monster pretzel is a nod to Lindblom’s brother while the grilled ham and cheese bears

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There’s also a tip of the hat to the Pottings with the Potting’s Polish sausage.

Potting, who is enjoying life as a retired woman with plenty to do, expressed support for the team of new owners.

“It’s nice to go there,” she said. “They’ve made changes and of course I expected that. They’re young and have different ideas. … I wish them all the success they could possibly have.”

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PART–TIME ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER The Town of Osceola is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Part-Time Road Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. Duties include but are not limited to snow plowing, mowing ditches, tree removal and brushing. Desired qualifications include having a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License and heavy equipment experience. Rate of pay is based on qualifications and experience.

Please submit a resume, or employment application by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2017 to the Town of Osceola, 516 East Avenue North, PO Box 216, Dresser, WI 54009 or via e-mail to townofosceola@yahoo.com. Employment application and job description are posted online at www.townofosceola.com or at the Town of Osceola office. Any questions please call 715-755-3060. Position open until filled. The Town of Osceola is an equal opportunity employer.

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THE SUN

OCTOBER 11, 2017 www.osceolasun.com

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Students of the Month

Osceola Intermediate School Students of the Month for September were Wyatt Henningsgard, third grade; Carter Stueve, fourth grade and Colten Carufel, fifth grade.

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Cost of a new fire hall

Demolition of the old fire hall has prompted some residents to reflect on the cost of the new one. (Graph uses data from Village of Osceola records; estimated cost of a new hall is based on a statement by Village President Gary Beckmann in April).

Every second counts, plan two ways out

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Knowing that today’s homes burn faster than ever, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced “Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out” as the official theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 8-14, 2017. Experts say you may have as little as two minutes (or even less) to safely escape a typical home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds.

A national survey recently conducted by NFPA shows that Americans continue to have many misperceptions around home escape planning and practice: Less than half of Americans (48 percent) know that the correct components of a home fire escape plan include working smoke alarms, two ways out of each room and an outside meeting place.

Nearly one quarter of Americans (23 percent) do not know that each room in the home should have at least two exits.

Close to three in five Americans (57 percent) think that in a typical single-family home fire situation, once the smoke alarm sounds, the average person would have more than two minutes to escape safely.

“Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out” works to teach people about the true speed at which today’s home fires can spread, and the vital importance of home escape planning and practice in the event of one.

A home escape plan includes: working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom and near all sleeping areas; two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window; and a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole or mailbox) that’s a safe distance from the home.