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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018

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‘It’s about service to others’ Veteran, pastor speaks to vets

Osceola polling place hasn’t changed — yet

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After 28 years of military service Dwaine Sutherland found a second career, somewhat unexpectedly, as a Lutheran pastor.

Sutherland, now the associate pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, grew up in a small town in Tennessee and joined the Air Force in the mid 1980s, when he was 21.

“The military is how I ended up traveling,” he said with a Southern lilt uncommon in Dresser.

“I was a rolling stone.

I didn’t know it until I joined the military and figured out that I like to travel.”

In the early days of his military service he wasn’t very involved in the church.

Then, while he was stationed in Korea in the Army infantry, he met his wife. She was also in the Army, and hailed

Village of Osceola voters who want to cast a ballot Nov. 6 should head to the auditorium at the Osceola High School, the same place they’ve been going for years.

In the future, voting is expected to move to the recently constructed Discovery Center, according to village staff. But the change isn’t in effect yet.

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• Village of Osceola: OHS Auditorium (1111 Oak Ridge Drive, Osceola) • Town of Osceola: Town Hall (516 N East Avenue, Dresser) • Dresser: Village Hall (102 W Main Street, Dresser) • Farmington: Town Hall (2647 30th Avenue, Osceola) • St. Croix Falls: City Hall (710 State Road 35, St. Croix Falls) SUZANNE LINDGREN |THE SUN

Dwaine Sutherland, a military veteran and the associate pastor at Peace Lutheran Church, has awards and other military keepsakes on display in his office at the church.

from South Dakota.

“She was a lot more hard-core Lutheran than I was Baptist,” he recalled, “and we agreed on one congregation for the family.

We went to a Lutheran church and I’d say it

stuck.”

That was decades ago.

In the meantime, he and his wife raised five children. The oldest is 29 years old, the youngest 8. He and the family have lived in 14 different places.

“Texas four times, Massachusetts, Utah, Arizona, Alaska,” he lists. “I was in Korea.

In the Philippines. Sort of everywhere.”

He deployed eight SEE SERVICE, PAGE 9

County proposes $384K levy increase Budget hearing Nov. 13

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Polk County has proposed its 2019 budget with a roughly $384,000 increase in the total property tax levy. Much of that — $231,000 — comes from an increase to a bridge levy.

In the context of the full $23-million levy, the total increase is about 1.7 percent from last year.

In addition to property taxes, the county also draws revenue from sales tax, state aid, charges for service and other sources. In 2019 those are expected to total approximately $62 million for all funds and $55.5 million for operating funds only.

Tax rate will fall The increase in the

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A photograph taken in the forest of Compiègne after reaching the armistice agreement that ended World War I. The Allied Forces’ supreme commander, Marshal Ferdinand Foch, is second from right.

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“The 2019 Budget: Where Your Tax Dollar Goes.” Polk County staff created this infographic to help explain how taxes are spent.

levy will be offset by a 5 percent increase in equalized property value and 0.84 percent in new construction, according to a report from interim county administrator Jeffery Fuge. The average tax rate will fall from $5.22 per thousand dollars in property value in 2018

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to $5.05 in 2019. The county’s portion (not including the levy for rural library service or for town bridges) will fall from $4.99 to $4.77.

The county is financially stable, Fuge wrote in his report, in part a result of financial prudence and improving economic

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conditions countywide.

Public hearing The county board will hold a public hearing for the 2019 budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, during the course of its regular meeting in the boardroom at the Polk County Government Center.

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Historical Society remembers World War I One hundred years ago on Nov. 11, 1918, the armistice was signed by the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiegne, France, ceasing hostilities on the Western Front. The agreement took effect at 11 o’clock in the morning, Nov. 11 — the “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” — and was later declared Veterans Day to honor American Veterans, living and dead.

The official national remembrance of those killed in action is Memorial Day, from the practice of decoratSEE WORLD WAR I, PAGE 21

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BY MARA MARTINSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In a society continuously being changed by technology, many parents struggle with how, and how much, their children should be engaged in “screen time.” The St. Croix Falls School District is trying to help.

On October 17, the district held its second annual youth safety event, a screening and discussion of the film “Screenag-

ers: Growing Up in the Digital Age.” Organizers select a different topic each year. Last year’s topic was drug awareness.

This year’s program focused on screen time.

The event began with a dinner provided by Village Pizzeria followed by a showing in the elementary auditorium of the film, “Screenagers.”

Before the film started two of the coordinators, Kelli Mederich and Maria Gjovig, addressed

the event’s purpose.

Mederich explained that the event should provide knowledge to better protect our children and promote “better people and better families.”

So far, the outcome of the past two years has been significant in the community and beyond, said Gjovig. The district is hoping to expand the event regionally in coming years.

“Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age” is

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Guidance counselor Maria Gjovig and teacher Kelli Mederich introduce the film, “Screenagers,” part of the district’s second annual youth safety event.

an award-winning film, directed by and starring physician Delaney Ruston and her family.

“Screenagers emerged directly from a chapter of my own life,” Ruston said. “I was facing a challenge that caught me off-guard — raising teenagers whose attention was increasingly con-

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sumed by screen-based activities--a 14-year-old son who loved video game time and a 12-yearold daughter who was lobbying hard for her own smart phone.”

While Ruston’s firsthand experience is relatable for many parents today, many do not know how to integrate technology in their children’s lives in a healthy way.

This is due to our lack of understanding of technology’s effects on important facets of our children’s lives such as brain development, concentration, success, and sociability. Ruston emphasized the importance of cognition and balance.

If we take a closer look, technology has changed significantly in the last few decades and as each year passes, newer and more popular apps are created, resulting in an average of nine hours each day that youth are exposed to technology, according to the CDC. Many students have cell phones or access to technology outside of school whether it is a computer, iPad, or tablet; and while it is wonderful to have technology at our fingertips for many purposes, this easy access can hinder a child’s learning and development.

So why is technology so captivating? Ruston explained that technology grants us access to new information and its use releases dopamine, a key chemical in the body’s natural reward system.

Some behaviors, such as shopping, eating or exercising, prompt the brain to release dopamine, the constant use of technology releases dopamine, causing addiction.

This addiction may worsen when kids do not have hobbies or activities to occupy their time outside of school.

Ruston notes that 40 percent of children do not participate in after school activities because

many districts are cutting their funding.

And this is unfortunate because extra-curricular activities foster self-confidence, good behavior and relationship building in children. These traits are essential as they get older.

In moderation, technology can be beneficial but misuse can stifle children’s potential in school and beyond. For instance, video games were created to develop skills of strategy, complex concepts, and cooperation. But, with the new addition of violent video games, Ruston fears that prolonged exposure can be detrimental to how some kids see the world.

Similarly, social media began as a way to connect individuals and nurture relationships but it has blossomed into self-gratification and self-loathing. When a young child is using “likes,” “shares” and comments they receive on posts to establish their self-worth, which can be extremely damaging to their identification as they develop. They will have learned that they need external approval to be themselves.

Finding balance To combat some of the negative aspects of technology and establish a realistic balance of screen time for kids, Ruston provides some manageable solutions to help parents navigate this digital dilemma. These solutions include limiting children between the ages of five and 17 to two hours of screen time each day.

Some parents in the film even recommended limiting this time further when their children were disobedient because technology should be seen as a reward, not a right. A healthy combination of social and physical activities like sports and clubs is also necessary for this balance.

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Lutefisk dinner

RiverBucks program

West Immanuel Lutheran Church will be having their annual lutefisk dinner and fall bazaar from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Peace Lutheran Youth have been chosen as the October recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola organization each month.

THROUGH NOVEMBER Holiday wrap wanted Hiawatha National Bank will be collecting wrapping paper, tape and gift tags in the month of November for the Open Cupboard, These items will be used to wrap the gifts for the blessing basket gifts that go out at Christmas in Osceola.

OCTOBER 31 Treats in Osceola Participating Osceola businesses will be handing out Halloween treats to preschool children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Last Wednesday Meal St. Joseph Catholic Church Youth Group will be serving the Last Wednesday Meal at the Osceola United Methodist Church from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. Everyone welcome.

NOVEMBER 1 Movie at SCF library Death of a Nation will be shown at the St. Croix Falls Library at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Polk County Republicans.

NOVEMBER 4 All you can eat breakfast Dresser VFW will be having an all you can eat breakfast at the VFW hall from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Senior Citizen’s Club

Vendor and craft sale

NOVEMBER 10

The St. Croix Valley Tourism Conference will be at the Amery Classic Theater from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The conference is free. RSVP

by Nov. 1, (715) 483-1410 or info@ polkctytourism.com.

NOVEMBER 17 Fall Festival The Osceola United Methodist Church will be having their annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch counter, baked goods, SERRV international products.

NOVEMBER 23 Community Coffee The Osceola Police Department is hosting Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee, inside Dick’s Fresh Market from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

NOVEMBER 30 Fruit cakes for sale The Osceola United Methodist Church will be selling fruit cakes at the Hiawatha Bank in Osceola from 9 a.m. until gone.

Community Coffee The Osceola Police Department is hosting Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee, inside Dick’s Fresh Market from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Monday

The Osceola Senior Citizens Club will meet at noon for a potluck and program in the new Senior Center, located in the Discovery Center at 5th Ave. and Chieftain St. in Osceola. Bring a dish to share.

Everyone 55 years of age or older is welcome. For more information or to arrange a ride call (715) 2944566.

The Partners of OMC will be hosting their annual Vendor and Craft fair from noon to 6 p.m. in the conference rooms at Osceola Medical Center. Proceeds to go toward programming and equipment needs of OMC.

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

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

• 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 ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. FFI: (715) 494-0385.

• The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in

Center City. Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

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.

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

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

• Saint Croix Falls Rotary Club meets at the Riverbend Room of the Saint Croix Valley Medical Center, noon. FFI: Warren White 715-4833010 or website at http://scfrotary. org/ • Book club for adults at Osceola Public Library the fourth Wednesday of the month. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, (715) 294-2310.

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

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

• 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.

Saturday • Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in downtown Osceola at 7 a.m. Saturdays. Anyone interested in running for fitness and fun is welcome. The “Lap around Osceola” is a “no drop” jog of about 3 miles. FFI: go to www. runosceola.org, text or call Paul Smith at (715) 410-6047.

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

• An open song circle meets at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the second Sunday of the month. FFI: 715-5014487. or liabeing@gmail.com.

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DENTAL HEALTH UPDATE HOW OFTEN DO YOU SEE A DENTIST?

Help build Osceola’s Skate Park!

Donations can be sent to: Osceola Mainstreet Skate Park, c/o RCU, P.O. Box 578, Osceola, WI 54020.

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If you are married to a dentist, you will probably see him every day. For patients, it used to be every six months. Today, most dentists believe it should be “as often as necessary.”

I know there are more pleasurable things to do than making a dental office visit when there’s “nothing wrong,” but at the very least, no one can clean his own teeth perfectly and it allows the dentist to keep track of developing problems.

Even if you are certain you have no decay or gum condition, the dentist will probe the gums to make certain that periodontal disease, which can affect everyone, is not

quietly developing. And he will minutely check your teeth with an explorer, or perhaps take X-rays to find and treat any hidden cavities. He may find that the potential for trouble is there and want to see you in three months - or he may feel that seeing you once a year is sufficient.

Billions of dollars are spent each year on dental restoration rather than prevention. Regular visits to yoru dentist are tiny investments in comparison.

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MEETINGS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY

la at 7 p.m. Topic meeting.

• Osceola TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Weigh-in, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: 715-755-3123.

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

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

SATURDAY

THURSDAY • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center.

To register, (715) 684-4440.

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

• GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. FFI: (715) 5571431. No meeting in August. Next meeting Sept. 6.

FRIDAY

• 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: 715-294-2310.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceo-

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Hercules and Athena are bookend siblings, tan and black. They are five years old, happy, energetic, enthusiastic, outgoing, chubby Chihuahuas. They are brother and sister but need not be adopted together. They are both cuddle bunnies and treat motivated. Hercules and Athena will make excellent companions for anyone who needs a reason to take a walk, wants to meet new friends and would enjoy a silly smile to begin their day. Great dogs come in all sizes; these two are right size to fit in any household.

Over 7.6 million animals go to shelters every year. If you’re looking to adopt a new furry friend, take this advice from the shelter pets themselves.

“We’re not here because there’s something wrong us.”” Typicalong with us ly, animals don’t end up in shelters because they have severe medical or behavioral issues. It’s because something changes in an owner’s life that separates them. Their person may not be able to find rental housing that accepts them or a life change puts them in the hospital or jail or anything from divorce to death, causing them to lose their stable home. The overwhelming majority of pets in shelters are there because of people problems, not problems they themselves have.

“Our shelters do a lot to make us comfortable but yes, we’re scared.”

Imagine taking yourself from the home, people and routine that is very comfortable for you, and all of a sudden, you are moved to a completely different place with all new people, new animals, new sights, new smells, new sounds. It can be very disorienting for animals.

“We may be hiding our real personalities.” It’s very important to

understand that the animal you see in a shelter most often will blossom when they come out of the shelter. So, if they are outgoing and friendly in the shelter, they’re probably going to be even more so outside when they have routine and confidence and a sense of security. Chances are the animal that looks shy and nervous in the shelter will become much more secure and comfortable when they become acclimated to a calmer home environment.

“Slow down partner.” When you are meeting a shelter pet, you definitely want to listen to instructions from the staff and take your time with an introduction. It’s like when you meet a new person. You don’t just wrap your arms around them and give them a kiss right on the lips.

“The staff knows me and if I will be a good fit.” When you go to the shelter, talk to the volunteers and the staff who know the animal and their personality. We believe the most important thing is finding an appropriate match for the pet, you, your home and lifestyle.

Meeting your new friend at the shelter is an adventure. Each adoption empties a kennel, making room for another pet to be saved. A number of our most excellent cats and kittens have been at the shelter too long. To help find them homes more quickly, their adoption fees will be 50% off until they find homes.

Four going on five months old, Brea-Polydactyl Calico, Rookie and Jim Bob-Shorthair Black, Fletcher-Mitted Tuxedo. One year olds, Nellie-Polydactyl Blue Tabby with green eyes, Mindy and Lewis-Mitted Blue Grey, Midnight-Shorthair Black and Rose-Declawed Tabby and White. All of these beautiful spayed or neutered cats can be viewed on our web page and at the shelter. They are waiting to meet you with a promise of 100% unconditional love.

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Wrecking the disruptors

arlier this month former retail giant Sears filed for bankruptcy protection with the federal courts.

It is the latest turn of events for a retail giant that disrupted retail trends for over a century and has been portrayed by some as the inevitable end of brick and mortar retailing in the 21st century.

I would take issue with this latest development being the end of any brick and mortar retailing. I believe there will always be a place for stores and argue that a well-run store is now more important than ever.

The story of Sears is an American success story, even if the end is not what anyone had hoped.

It is a story of innovation and retail “disruption,” a popular term today to describe someone or something re-writing the rules.

R.W. Sears purchased a shipment of watches from a retailer who received an incorrect shipment.

Using advertising and flyers, Sears sold the watches at a profit. He soon began a mail order business Publisher selling only watches. Sears took a partner – Alvah Roebuck — and Tom Stangl in 1893 the Sears, Roebuck and Company was formed.

The partners did mail order business with catalogs, selling a wide range of products to primarily rural customers who had limited access to goods.

For 30 years, the company expanded its catalog business, selling everything items such as clothing, complete homes and even caskets before opening a retail outlet.

If you look through old newspapers of the time, you will find local retailers complaining about unfair competition from Sears and Roebuck. Some general stores in rural areas believed they had a captive customer base and sold to people who they could offer credit to, often being paid when crops were sold. Sears changed everything with their extensive mail order business.

Sears expanded into retail and continued to do mail order until 2003. Many of my generation can fondly recall going through the pages of the Christmas “wish books” to tell our parents exactly what we hoped Santa would bring.

As I read this history of Sears and Roebuck, I was struck by the similarities to another retailer who began by offering delivery of books and music. This retailer used the internet to “deliver” its “catalog” and a variety of vendors to bring the packages to the door.

You know this retailer, the one that strikes fear now - Amazon. The giant retailer launched in 1994 during the early days of the internet. Recently, Amazon expanded into brick and mortar stores, offering items given a four-star rating by customers.

Amazon has also purchased Whole Foods, a retail grocer.

Today some retailers bemoan Amazon’s success and feel that they are unable to compete.

I would argue that a retailer that provides exceptional customer service and goods at a competitive price will always be in demand.

As for Sears and Amazon and the next retail disruptor (make no mistake, there is or will be a force that will send Amazon reeling) I think their innovations are to be respected and studied. In the end, the free market will determine who comes out on top.

R.W. Sears knew this, so does Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. So do the folks who continue to operate businesses in our town. We all must never take our customers for granted.

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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A time of death, but not so spooky

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ctober is, in our part of the world, a meditation on death. The woods blaze with color before turning brown and leaving trees leafless, still alive but not looking it.

Grasses, bushes, flowers also lose the gleam of lush green.

The harvest is in and, even for those who don’t garden or farm, I think there’s a sense that it’s time to tie up loose ends. A sense that dangerous cold is drawing near and, if nothing else, one ought to get the grill and lawn furniture under cover.

It’s the time of year our culture turns its attention Editor to the spooky: Suzanne Lindgren ghosts, goblins, witches, werewolves, vampires and mummies. Headless horsemen and black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions. In short, anything otherworldly or creepiest of all, undead.

Getting in the mood, this October I watched the Pixar-Disney animated fantasy “Coco.” The film is set during the Mexican Day of the Dead, which begins Oct. 31 and ends Nov. 2. It’s a time to remember family and friends who have died.

The plot is fabulous. Twelve-year-old Miguel wants nothing more than to play guitar, but music is forbidden in his family. His great-great-grandfather left the family for his songwriting career. And transformed by heartbreak, Miguel’s great-great-grandmother banned all music from he house and started a shoe-

making business.

By the magic of Día de Muertos, Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead. Very much alive and determined to return to the Land of the Living before the holiday is over, he must find his estranged great-great-grandfather and get his blessing. Along the way, he deepens his knowledge of the family’s history and discovers a few secrets to bring back to the Land of the Living.

One of my favorite things about the movie: Although it’s all about dead people, it’s not scary at all.

It’s about history, ancestry and ‘remembrance.

The film tapped into the idea that our dead ancestors have rich stories that continue to influence the lives of their descendants — even if those ideas come as stories passed on through generations.

There’s also the notion that if we find out more about the struggles of our ancestors, there may be some kind of intergenerational healing we can bring in our lifetime.

It’s a lot to read into a kid’s movie, I know. But after my own dad died this year, the themes resonated strongly.

In the future, I hope to use this season to delve into my family’s history and to discover more about my ancestors. Not that one needs a season — but if you’re going to do it, might as well do so while the veil is said to be thin.

It’s a lot to read into a kids movie, I know. But after my own dad died this year, the themes resonated strongly.

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Tempers are following Silver Tongue’s

Dirty Trick

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arvin Walsh was fit to be tied on Saturday morning.

So was Earl Goodman, the town’s only federal employee. “What a lowdown, dirty trick,� Marvin yelled as he waved his hands toward the ceiling in disgust. “I never thought Tongue Columnist Silver would sink so low.�

Kevin Slimp As the two men sat in the lobby of 880 AM, Lennox Valley’s only radio station, they discussed the events of Friday afternoon which led to their mutual discontent. “What a low-down, dirty trick,� echoed Earl, barely able to contain himself. “Bland knew by giving that speech on Friday afternoon, Raymond wouldn’t have a chance to defend himself before Monday.� “You should do something about it,� shouted Marvin. “Me? Why should I do something about it?� asked Goodman, still raising his voice.

Walsh offered the obvious answer, “Because you’re a federal employee. Silver Tongue is a city employee. Surely a fed trumps a local when it comes to these matters.�

Marvin couldn’t quite comprehend the fact that postal carriers didn’t carry a lot of weight in government issues. Tempers were about to flare as Raymond Cooper entered the room. “Boys, what’s all the fuss about?� quizzed Raymond.

“What’s all the fuss about?�

Marvin screamed before asking again, “What’s all the fuss about? You want to know what all the fuss is about? Didn’t you hear what Silver Tongue said yesterday?�

Neither Walsh nor Goodman knew Raymond was involved in an important secret meeting 15 miles away in Springfield during Bland’s speech. “I was on out-of-town business.

What did he have to say?� Cooper asked, as if he didn’t already know. “First,� Earl exploded, “he said the reading habits of children weren’t any of the government’s business. He said only parents and preachers should have a say in what our youth can and can’t read.� “Then,� Marvin jumped in, before Earl could continue, “he said A.J. Fryerson was probably on some kind of vacation, visiting family.� After a sigh, he continued, “Everybody knows A.J. didn’t have any family.� “That is mighty peculiar,�

Raymond said, rubbing his chin. “I wonder what makes him think that.�

Walsh was quick with an answer. “You know Silver Tongue.

He doesn’t know a thing. He’s just tired of you making him look so bad. You are the only one in this town looking for answers.� “Each of us,� Cooper interjected, “has a responsibility to our community. With great power comes great responsibility.�

At that moment, both Marvin and Earl were reminded they were in the presence of great-

ness. “And,� Marvin continued, “you know he gave that speech on Friday afternoon, after your show, knowing you wouldn’t get a chance to defend yourself until Monday.� “What a low-down, dirty trick,�

Earl chimed in. “It is,� shouted Walsh. “It’s a low-down, dirty trick.�

Raymond took control. “Well, boys, it is a shame our so-called mayor feels like he has to stoop so low. It’s important, however, that we not stoop down to his level.�

As Iris Long, editor of the Hometown News, walked past the front of the radio station, she glanced in to see the three men in deep conversation. “Oh, my,� she thought to herself, “I wonder what those three are cooking up.�

Ten minutes later, Raymond adjourned the impromptu meeting by saying, “I think we all know what we have to do.�

Looking toward Earl, he said, “Earl, don’t forget your lines.�

Then, looking over at Marvin, he barked, “You know what you’re supposed to do.�

As they walked out the front door of the radio station, Iris, who was standing in the doorway of the Hoffbrau, heard Marvin say, “I’ll see you at church,� which was peculiar, knowing Raymond hadn’t attended church since the mayoral election. “Hmm,� she whispered to herself. “What are they up to now?�

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TO THE EDITOR The County Board’s action to approve recommendation of the use of ATVs and UTVs on this trail throws out and disrespects the citizens who worked through the summer to create a compromise, which included horses and snowmobiles on the trail. The Board’s decision discounts resolutions by Towns and Villages to maintain the trail as a non-motorized trail and public survey results that favored non-motorized use. It discounts input from many who live along the trail who strongly objected to motors on the trail.

The amendment, proposed at the last minute, and passed by the Board includes a notion that “they� will “help� create an adjacent non-motorized trail. That would not be a quiet trail with mo-

tors in the same corridor.

This aspect of the amendment is at worst an insult and at best an appeasement. Without a proposal for additional funding to build said trail it is impossible to imagine how an additional trail would come to pass. At the board meeting, the author of the amendment, Chris Nelson, apparently stated that “any funding requests would have to be brought to the board separately.� (The Sun, October 24, 2018).

From whom do they expect these requests?

Mr. Nelson stated, “Let’s help them develop a trail that is just for silent sports,� makes clear that the board expects silent sport users will have to build this trail. I predict with little or no help from him or other members of the Board.

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proposes that there be strict speed limits in particular areas of concern that would be enforced. How will these limits be enforced? And who will enforce them?

Without attention to the necessary resources this is just another insult or appeasement with no teeth.

The Sun’s coverage of the Board meeting, picturing only those holding signs that said, “I Support Shared Multi-Use

Trail,� misrepresents the make- up of the citizens in attendance. The Board could not hold all the citizens who attended the meeting. There was a large group of citizens wearing T-shirts saying, “KEEP IT PEOPLE-POWERED: FITNESS AND FUN FOR EVERYONE.� The trail will now be “shared� only by motorized users.

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20 years ago Nov. 4, 1998 â&#x20AC;˘ The St. Croix Falls School District has tentatively agreed to sell the Cushing Elementary School building to Sterling Township for $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Fourth graders at Osceola Intermediate School had an opportunity to cast their votes during a mock general election.

The 124 students cast their ballots at the Osceola Village Hall. â&#x20AC;˘ AAL Branch 368 of Osceola raised $1,942 during the Osceola Community Fair and donated the money to the Osceola Fire Department.

â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola Knights of Columbus raised $654 during their Tootsie Roll Drive and donated the money to the Osceola School District Special Education Department. â&#x20AC;˘ Winners at the Dresser Driftbusters Halloween costume contest were Dustin Krueger, Hannah Dalrymple, Jake Yunker, Kyle Koshiol, Haley Anderson, Bret Rud, Karina Morley, Laura Dalrymple, Seren Thorman, Ryan Crist, Ryan Stark and Clayton Hendricks. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola boys cross country missed the state title by four points and ďŹ nished third.

30 years ago November 2, 1988 â&#x20AC;˘ For the ninth straight year, Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls was the ďŹ rst ski area to open in the Midwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Lon Peper graduated from DeVry Institute in Lenexa, Kan., on Oct. 22. He received a bachelor of science degree in computer information systems. â&#x20AC;˘ Gary and Jill Nelson of St. Croix Florist recently won trip to the Olympics in Korea for 10 days through a random drawing by Florist Telephone Delivery Association. â&#x20AC;˘ St. Croix Falls football will play Manawa in Osceola in the state semiďŹ nal. They beat Cadott, 20-14 and Baldwin-Woodville, 31-0. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola Boy Scout Troop 131 held a Court of Honor Oct. 18. Skill Awards were presented to Ryan Beer, Jeremy Jensen, Chad Palmsteen, Clint Rammer, Tony Blair, Gene McCurdy and Mike Sanders. Brave adults were Jack Floyd, Eldon Sanders and Gordy Wyman.

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There’s more to Democracy than voting

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ith the elections almost upon us, the nation’s attention is understandably drawn to what happens in the voting booth. Yet as crucial as voting may be to making our representative democracy work, what happens outside the voting booth is just as crucial.

I’d like to take a step back and consider five essentials to living in a democratic country that you’re unlikely to see mentioned in the next few weeks’ news coverage.

The first is transparency. Without it, voters cannot do the work our Constitution entrusts to them.

Columnist With very few exceptions — mostly related to national security Lee Hamilton — information generated or gathered by the government should be public.

Why? Because if citizens do not know what’s being done in their name, and so are unable to pass informed judgment on the elected officials and administrations who govern on their behalf, then you cannot have a representative democracy worthy of the name.

The second essential follows naturally from transparency: accountability. It is part of democracy’s bedrock — and is vital to good governance. Officials have to be held accountable for their actions and their decisions, especially if they choose not to SEE HAMILTON, PAGE 8

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North Carolina adjutant general: Thank you, National Guard family

BY MAJ. GEN. GREG LUSK

[Editor’s Note: Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk is the adjutant general of North Carolina. He recently penned a note of thanks to the Wisconsin National Guard for its assistance during the state’s response during Hurricane Florence and its aftermath.

The Wisconsin National Guard sent two UH-60 Black Hawk medevac aircraft from the Wisconsin Army National Guard flight facility in West Bend and 12 personnel to North Carolina where they assisted in a number of missions ranging from wide area searches to transport of critical personnel throughout the region] Imagine you are a National Guard service member at home with your family when the phone rings. It’s your unit commander who tells you that you are ordered to state duty for disaster response and have 24 hours to arrive at your unit and deploy to the disaster area. You turn on the television to see what is happening,

but your state is not in crisis mode or in a state of emergency. Its blue skies and a beautiful day in your hometown and state. You then realize you’re going to North Carolina, hundreds of miles away where a major hurricane is about to slam into its coastline.

Why would a Guardsman leave his state to conduct disaster response missions elsewhere? We are a Guard Nation, a National Guard Family and when disaster strikes in our homeland we rapidly answer the call to duty no matter the location.

The Wisconsin National Guard did just that for the citizens of North Carolina, and their fellow Guardsmen.

When a state finds itself in need of additional personnel and equipment to respond to a governor-declared state of emergency, such as during Hurricane Florence, the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) serves as the mechanism to share National Guard capabilities and resources. Through

Elections will set the tone for budget talks It’s election season, but budget watchers are looking ahead a few weeks until after Nov. 6.

They are looking ahead, because the making of the next two-year budget will begin in earnest once the next governor is elected. If it’s Gov. Scott Walker, and Republicans maintain control of the Legislature, things will operate much like have since 2011. If state schools Superintendent Tony Evers wins, and if Democrats wrest control of the state Senate, the making of the budget becomes a much different story.

In the meantime, the Walker administration is issuing numbers showing the state’s books are in good shape.

But promises by the governor for various road projects and higher school spending are causing even some Republicans to wonder about how the next budget could pay for it all.

The new Walker administration reports: » The state finished the 2017-18 fiscal year with $579 million in the general fund, a slight improvement from previous projections, the Department of Administration announced recently.

The final accounting for the fiscal year found the state had $41.2 million more in the bank than what was estimated when the 2017-19 legislative session

ended this spring.

Still, that $41.2 million is less than 0.3 percent of general fund taxes collected over the course of the year.

DOA also reported the state saw general fund tax collections increase 4 percent, which was in line with previous projections from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Collections for the year were up $18.4 million over the previous estimate to more than $16.1 billion.

And the state deposited $33.1 million into the budget stabilization fund, which continued to build the record balance to $320.1 million. » And the Department of Revenue reports tax collections for the first three months of fiscal year 2018-19 were up 9.2 percent compared to the same period a year ago.

The uptick was driven by individual income taxes coming in 6.8 percent higher than the same period for 2017-18; sales taxes being up 8.9 percent; and corporate taxes 33.1 percent.

For the full fiscal year, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau projected income taxes to be up 4 percent, sales taxes 4.8 percent and corporate taxes down 1.9 percent.

In November, the Walker administration will release new revenue estimates for 2018-19, along with projections for the upcoming 2019-21 budget.

And then the fun begins.

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that this type of mission, disaster response, was the primary reason they joined the National Guard. Being able to help fellow Americans during periods of emergency provides a Guardsman an almost incomparable sense of accomplishment.

The past two years have been incredibly eventful, here at home, for our Nation with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017, and Hurricanes Florence and Michael this year.

Throughout all of these disasters, it was our own Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard who responded first to assist local and state first responders.

As a National Guard Soldier, who joined the Guard almost 40 years ago, it is most humbling and such an honor to stand together with members of the Wisconsin National Guard.

On behalf of the almost 12,000 North Carolina Guard men and women, I sincerely thank you for your support during Hurricane Florence.

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EMAC, North Carolina Emergency Management, on behalf of NC Governor Roy Cooper, was able to coordinate with the Wisconsin Guard to gain much needed helicopter aviation support.

The Wisconsin National Guard’s professional teams of helicopter crews joined Soldiers and Airmen from across North Carolina and 13 other states, flying hundreds of hours and saving hundreds of lives, in a coordinated disaster response effort that brought comfort and aide to those affected by the storm. The helicopter teams also transported essential personnel and ensured much needed supplies were delivered throughout the impacted areas.

These dedicated Guardsmen selflessly left their families to help others in need. As I interacted with the National Guard men and women who came to North Carolina to help respond to Hurricane Florence’s devastating heavy rains and winds, an overwhelming majority said

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Ida Marie Sandberg Ida Marie Sandberg Osceola died Oct. 21, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was 72.

Ida was born Sept. 23, 11946, to Leo and Lois ((Konechney) Peloquin in C Chippewa County, Wis. She g grew up in Cadott, Wis., and g graduated from Cadott High S School in 1964. She continu ued her education at the E Eau Claire Vocational Techn nical College receiving her ssecretary training degree iin 1964. In 1972, she started h her career at Doboy Packagiing in New Richmond. Ida h held various positions over tthe years before retiring as an Inventory Analyst in 2009 from Bosch Packaging.

Ida was united in marriage to James Sandberg in October 1966 at St. Anthony’s Drywood in Cadott.

This marriage was blessed with two boys, Greg and Bryan.

Ida enjoyed traveling, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, movies, Bible study and she especially enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. Ida was a long-time member of the Somerset Sundowners Saddle Club. She will be dearly missed.

Ida is survived by her children, Greg (Jeanine) and their children, Mac, Julia and Neleah Sandberg; Bryan (Karin) and their children, Jordan (Joseph) Novak, Laura, Austin, Mary and Connor Sandberg; brothers, Leo (Nola) Peloquin Jr., Eugene (Darlene) Peloquin, Richard (Marge) Peloquin, Patrick (Melody) Peloquin, James (Macy) Peloquin, Michael (Dawn) Peloquin, Steven (Jackie) Peloquin and Jeffrey (Teresa) Peloquin; sisters, Kathleen Larson, Judy (Glenn) Schwarz, Janet Peloquin and Teresa (Richard) Burich and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Ida is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Lois; husband, James; brother, John (Chuck) Peloquin and brothers-in-law, Allan Larson and Bob Kohls.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church on Oct. 26 with a two hour visitation prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home Osceola. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

Common Courtesy and the Image of God

BY REV. JACK STARR OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

Maybe it’s a stretch to link the epidemic of violence infecting our society with a simple lack of courtesy, but I’m not sure. Thoughtfulness, Consideration, Courtesy - the behaviors your mother taught you seem comfortable, domestic and unimportant. But we’ve got REAL problems on our hands: shootings, sexual abuse, riots & mob violence, corruption, vandalism, corporate piracy, terrorism.

Don’t think anyone could argue that rudeness is on the rise and that rules of civility have broken down in just about every area of life. The evidence is all around us.

The golden olden days are always recalled as being kinder, gentler and more civilized than today but rudeness has made its home in every era. Sometimes it’s over an issue of class struggle, or politics or some social issue are used to give it some measure of twisted legitimacy But most of the time it doesn’t need an excuse.

Rudeness and discourtesy has made its home with us.

I want to suggest that the most frightening

aspects of our world - hate, cruelty, violence, discrimination, the abusive things we do to one another and much of what we consider simple uncivility – the common inconsideration that we show to one another both stem from the same cause. Human Forgetfulness.

We have forgotten who we are and who those around us are.

We’ve forgotten that we are, each of us, lovingly made by God in God’s image. Not only ourselves but all those around us are too. Now some of us don’t believe the Bible when it says that. But too many of us who say we do believe it seem to have forgotten that part. We may not be violent or abusive but we know that we aren’t above an occasional bit of rudeness if we are particularly put out. We have all experienced it.

We have all done it.

This is not to ignore the fact that we humans are all flawed, self-centered, rebellious, and self-indulgent beings who have turned our back on God. (The Bible calls it sin). But that is not what God created us to be. That is the distortion of God’s good work.

When God finished the creation of humanity, God decided that the work was ‘VERY good’.

In his essay “The Weight of Glory” C.S. Lewis reminds us that each human being is an

immortal, lovingly made

by God as a self-portrait.

“There are no ordinary people.” he says “You have never talked to a mere mortal.”

Nations, cultures, arts, civilization itself - these are all temporal, and their existence is inconsequential when compared to ours, he tells us. But the ones that we joke with, work with, marry, snub, exploit, tease, the ones we have coffee with, the ones we so often take for granted - these are creations made for eternity.

That’s a pretty heavy responsibility. I really ought to treat something so valuable with a little more care than I usually do. But I get caught up in programs, ideas, worthy causes and other pressing issues, and I tend to ignore the people who I rub elbows with every day.

So I’ve got to ask myself, if God considers the littlest kid, the poorest beggar, the strangest oddball, the most desperate refugee, or any other marginalized person I can imagine to be infinitely valuable, shouldn’t I do the same?

John had this in mind when he penned his letter to the church. “... Anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.” 1 John 4:20 (NIV) Thoughtfulness, Consideration, Courtesy.

- that’s street language for love. That’s how love gets lived out in everyday life. And it’s something we have all forgotten one time or another. When one forgets that someone else is God’s special creation, one gets careless.

So, do I really share and honor God’s values? If so, how can I show it?

I imagine that it is to honor that which God holds dear. It doesn’t require any fancy language or ritual. It’s available in the most everyday times and places. Thoughtfulness, Consideration, Common Courtesy. At its simplest, it is putting love into action. If I remember that the most sacred encounter I will have today is with another human being, made for eternity

by God in his own image, how can I do otherwise?

BIRTHS OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin Oct. 22, 2018: A boy, Wyatt Frederic Lutz, weighing 7 pounds 15.5 ounces, to Jeffery and Valerie Lutz, North Branch, Minn.

ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Oct. 21, 2018: A boy, River Daniel Olson, weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces, to Samantha Johnson and Dane Olson, Centuria.

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

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

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

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Evening service 6 p.m.

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls 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.

———————— 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 www.osceolacommunitychurch.org

SUNDAY W SUNDAY: Worship hi 9 and d 10 10:45 45 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 Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m.

———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Pastor Dwaine Sutherland Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net SUNDAY: Summer Worship, 9:00 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. Vigil SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 and 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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adhere to their obligations or to follow the law.

Our system also demands cooperation: between branches, parties, political leaders â&#x20AC;&#x201D; really, all of us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in this together, and in the end, government cannot function if we do not work in a cooperative manner.

The fourth essential is actually a matched set: accuracy, integrity, fairness â&#x20AC;&#x201D; these are traditional values that ought never to go out of style, even if sometimes they appear to be in eclipse. If those who operate our system speak untruths, lack basic honesty, and show bias, it will surely fail.

Finally, democracy rests on pragmatism. Strong institutions to carry out policy, highly competent government officials, realistic expectations on what can and cannot be achieved, civility, compromise, and respect for all views â&#x20AC;&#x201D; these are the necessary ingredients to make progress in a complex, divided country.

Pragmatism does, however, need to be leavened with a little optimism. Governing effectively requires a mindset that progress is possible, that we can understand the problem, look at proposed solutions, make rational judgments about what should be done, and then get them enacted into law and implemented.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Delivering Your Community

Authorities offer $25K reward in missing Wisconsin girl case

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Authorities offered a $25,000 reward Wednesday for any information leading to the location of a Wisconsin girl who disappeared last week after her parents were gunned down in their home.

Thirteen-year-old Jayme Closs has been missing since early on the morning of Oct. 15, when deputies responding to a 911 call from her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cellphone

found Jaymeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, James and Denise, dead inside the home.

Jayme was nowhere to be found, and investigators believe she was abducted.

Justin Tolomeo, special agent-incharge of the FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Milwaukee office, announced the award during a news conference in Barron on Wednesday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please, if you have information, we want to hear from you,â&#x20AC;?

Tolomeo said.

Jaymeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aunt, Jennifer Smith, used the news conference to speak

directly to Jayme. She said the family misses her giggles, her grandpa needs her to draw fresh artwork to hang on his refrigerator and she still wants to take Jayme on a shopping date the two of them had planned. She even held up a bottle of Jaymeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite iced coffee for the cameras. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jayme, not a moment goes by that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not thinking of you and praying for you,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need you here to fill that hole in SEE REWARD, PAGE 10

Outside groups dump nearly $24m into Wisconsin elections MADISON, Wis. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A new report shows Republicans and Democratic groups have poured nearly $24 million into Wisconsin elections.

Government watchdog group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign released findings Wednesday that show Republican express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million

and Democratic express advocacy groups have spent about $6.6 million. Express advocacy groups use words such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;vote forâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;vote againstâ&#x20AC;? in their ads and mailings.

The groups have spent about $17 million on the race between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers.

The groups have spent about $3.4

million on legislative races and $3.3 million on the attorney generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race.

The biggest spenders include two PACs controlled by the Republican Governors Association and the Greater Wisconsin Political Independent Expenditure Fund, a corporation that works to elect Democratic candidates.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications for seven (7) members to serve on the Library Planning committee. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: OfďŹ ce of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by November 5, 2018. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES At the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018 the following polling locations will be used for the municipalities at the times indicated: TOWN OF FARMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farmington Town Hall, 2647 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30th Ave. Osceola â&#x20AC;˘ 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

TOWN OF OSCEOLA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Osceola Town Hall, 516 East Ave. N. Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SCREENAGERS: SCF forum on raising children in the digital age FROM PAGE 2

ienting, no one is perfect. The digital age we live in is fresh and new.

We are changing with technology and so should parenting aware-

FROM PAGE 6

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, clinging now to a narrow majority, is casting doubt on a proposal from Walker for the state to fund two-thirds of K-12 public education costs. That is also a pledge of Evers.

The Legislative Fiscal Bureau has estimated such a proposal would

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact your municipality at:

Notice of Meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the purpose of conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. 7.51. This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.81-89.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

have cost $130 million more in the 2018-19 fiscal year, however, the agency has not estimated what it would cost in future budgets.

The state is at 65.8 percent for the 2018-19 school year, according to the LFB. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking a big chunk of change, so I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to get some fresh fiscal numbers to see whether or not you could pull that off,â&#x20AC;? Fitzgerald

said during the WisPolitics.com luncheon on Oct. 16.

Still, the Senate leader said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely the state could fund another proposal from Walker to increase state transportation funding for counties and towns that would together cost about $110 million annually. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of pressure for legislators back home in the district,â&#x20AC;? Fitzgerald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that is a

commitment you can live up to.â&#x20AC;?

The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

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VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA Kari Zegarski â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clerk/Treasurer 500 Chieftain St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; P.O. Box 217 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-3498 â&#x20AC;˘ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

guidelines that are best for your family because in the end, you know what is best for your family, and together you can determine the role of technology in the lives of your family.

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For more information contact Polk County Parks at 715-485-9294

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State Champs!

JJ Tinney and Jaxson Tinney of Osceola competed in the Wisconsin State Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on Oct. 27 in DePere. They both placed first place in both their age divisions.

Male and female die on scene in weekend crash

On Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10:46 p.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received notification from SIRIUS XM service that a red 2017 Jaguar had airbag deployment on US Highway 8 approximately ¼ mile east of the intersection with State Highway 46 (south junction). Emergency medical services and Polk County Deputies were dispatched to the area.

Upon arrival at the scene, deputies discovered a red, two-door Jaguar on the north side of US Highway 8 resting on its roof. The car had been traveling eastbound on Highway 8 and appeared to have crossed over the westbound lanes of travel, entered the north ditch and struck a property access drive. The car then became airborne and struck

several trees before coming to rest on its roof at the edge of the woods on the highway right of way.

The car was occupied by a male driver and female passenger. Both subjects were pronounced deceased at the scene by responding EMS personnel. Names will not be released pending notification to family members. This incident is being investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The following agencies assisted with this incident: Apple River Fire Department and First Responders, Amery Area Ambulance, Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

SERVICE: From Air Force, Army to Peace pulpit FROM PAGE 1

times with the Air Force, twice to war.

“Six weeks after September 11, I was gone for almost 10 months,” he said. “Then we came home for about three months and I was gone again.”

His last station was in Minneapolis, where he was in charge of recruiting in the five-state area.

Between the Air Force and the Army, he served almost 28 years.

After he retired from military service, he found himself wondering what was next.

“God said, ‘I have a plan,’” he recalls. “At first I was like, ‘God, no. That doesn’t work for me.’ But I came back around and ended up going to seminary.”

He attended Luther Seminary, graduating last spring. Peace Lutheran is his first appointment.

“That’s how a smalltown Tennessee moun-

tain boy ended up a Lutheran pastor in Wisconsin,” he quipped.

Pastor Larry Mederich of Osceola Community Church noticed the cross section of Sutherland’s military experience and

‘Just about any veteran you talk to, even if they spent to or three years in, it was a very big part of their life.’

Dwaine Sutherland his recent addition to the pastoral staff at Peace Lutheran and invited him to speak at OCC’s Nov. 9 Veterans Thank You Dinner.

“I’m very honored,” Sutherland said of the invitation to speak. “It’s not unusual to have a retired colonel or gener-

al speak at this kind of event. I think it’s good because I was an enlisted guy, not an officer — high ranking enlisted, but we usually don’t get tapped on the shoulder. I try to let these guys know, ‘I’m one of you.’”

At the dinner, Sutherland plans to talk about taking risks in life and the advantages of military service.

“I’m looking at this as an upbeat thing,” he said.

“There are people who serve three years and that’s just as important as someone who spent 28 years. We all served. Just about any veteran you talk to, even if they spent two or three years in, it was a very big part of their life. It formed them in many aspects of who they are.”

That, he says, is a link to his current work as a pastor.

In both fields, he noted, “It’s not about you. You’re serving a greater purpose than yourself. It’s service to others.”

Joshua A. Hetherington, 31, of Chetek, WI, was arrested October 10 for felony bail jumping.

Zachary R. Nord, 23, of St. Croix Falls, WI, was arrested October 15 for a DOC warrant.

Zachariah R. Ellison, 29, of Milltown, WI, was arrested October 20 for a probation hold.

Robert Douglas Pribble II, 40, of Balsam Lake, WI, was arrested October 21 for a Chisago County warrant.

Samual Lee Pewaush, 22, of Frederic, WI, was arrested October 16 for OWI (1st) and a probation hold.

Adam Fred Weiler, 34, of Amery, WI, was arrested October 20 for OWI (2nd) and resisting arrest.

Randy R. Foster, 36, of Siren, WI, was arrested October 16 for issuing worthless checks.

Daniel John Sogard, 23, of Clear Lake, WI, was arrested October 15 for disorderly conduct.

Tammy S. Johnson, 52, of Amery, WI, was arrested October 15 for

possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting.

Thomas Lee White, 47, of Fridley, MN, was arrested October 18 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and an Anoka County warrant.

Cameron J. Zappa, 18, of Frederic, WI, was arrested October 18 for domestic strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct.

Clint Neil Froemming, 41, of Champlin, MN, was arrested October 19 for domestic battery, damage to property and interfering with a 911 call.

MacKenzie Gerald Baxter, 22, of Milltown, WI, was arrested October 19 for fleeing.

Quinton Michael Carlson, 45, of Balsam Lake, WI, was arrested October 20 for disorderly conduct.

James David Brooks, 43, of Milltown, WI, was arrested October 21 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Jo Ann M. Dougherty, 33, of Milltown, WI, was arrested October 21 for

possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold.

Ashley Marie McCarty, 43, of Milltown, WI, was arrested October 21 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping and a probation hold.

Polk County Marriage Licenses James David Moore and Jennifer Lynn Johnson were issued a marriage license on Sept. 30.

Jeremy Stephen Berg and Emily Rose Scheuermann were issued a marriage license on Sept. 30.

Scott Thomas Morgan and April Marie Wilson were issued a marriage license on Oct. 1.

Martin Gabriel Lipchik and Colette Danielle Brandt were issued a marriage license on Oct. 1.

Ryan James Haag and Lindsey Jo Stewart were issued a marriage license on Oct. 2.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR TOWN OF FARMINGTON, POLK COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 5, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall in Farmington, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED BUDGET of the Town of Farmington will be held. The following is a summary of the proposed 2019 Budget: 2018 Budget Balance January 1 Reserved for Equipment Cemetery Funds Unreserved REVENUES: Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Public Services Interest Tax Levy Miscellaneous

EXPENDITURES: General Government Public Safety Debt Service Public Works

2019 Proposed Budget

45,000 13,000 10,000

45,000 13,000 10,000

234,266 4,450 10,000 150 566,317 500 TOTALS 815,683

218,205 4,350 10,000 200 575,552 500 808,807

118,200 141,070 140,000 416,413 TOTALS 815,683

118,600 149,359 140,000 400,848 808,807

Reserved for Equipment Cemetery Funds Unreserved

65,000 13,000 10,000

% Change

+ 1.6% - .9%

- .9%

65,000 13,000 10,000

A detailed budget report is available at the Clerk/Treasurer’s office and may be viewed by appointment, 294-2370. Please note the Regular Board Meeting will follow the budget hearing and the Special Annual Meeting. Pease note the date change.

Debbie Swanson, Clerk/Treasurer

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 5, 2018, immediately following completion of the public Hearing on the proposed budget which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall in Farmington, a special town meeting of the electors called pursuant to Section 60.12 (1) ( c ) of Wisconsin Statutes by the town board for the following purposes will be held: 1. To adopt the 2018 town tax levy to be paid in 2019 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

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Dated this 22nd day of October, 2018 Debbie Swanson, Clerk/Treasurer

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Trump blames media for ‘Anger we see today in our society’

BY JILL COLVIN AND ZEKE MILLER ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump blamed the media Thursday for a “very big part of the Anger we see today in our society,” as law enforcement scrambled to find those responsible for sending pipe bombs and other suspicious packages to a list of prominent Democrats including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and to CNN. A day after CNN’s New York headquarters were evacuated after receiving one of the devices, Trump lashed out at the media on Twitter.

“A very big part of the Anger we see today in our society is caused by the purposely false and inaccurate reporting of the Mainstream Media that I refer to as Fake News,” Trump wrote. “It has gotten so bad and hateful that it is beyond description.

Mainstream Media must clean up its act, FAST!” The comments were the latest in Trump’s long-running attacks against the media. And they came as authorities were intercepting more suspicious packages addressed to actor Robert De Niro, another vocal Trump critic, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who has also criticized Trump.

At a rally in Wisconsin Wednesday night, Trump decried the threat of political violence and called on the media to end its “hostility” after authorities intercepted bombs sent to CNN and prominent Democrats who have

been the targets of some of his sharpest barbs. The scripted message was a dissonant one for the president, who has repeatedly blasted his political opponents as criminals and argued that they will destroy the country if they win control of Congress in the midterms.

“We want all sides to come together in peace and harmony,” he said in Wisconsin. “Any acts or threats of political violence are an attack on our democracy itself.”

The president noted the unusually subdued tone of his remarks.

“By the way, do you see how nice I’m behaving tonight?” he said. “Have you ever seen this?”

Law enforcement authorities have ascribed no motive to the crimes. Still, news of the bombs prompted immediate debate over whether increasingly personal and hard-edged rhetoric has contributed to a potentially dangerous political climate. Trump’s critics have blamed him for the tone.

The president did not take any responsibility.

Those “engaged in the political arena” must “stop treating political opponents as being morally defective,” he said. He also referenced high-profile incidents in which conservatives have been accosted in restaurants and public spaces by political critics.

He added: “The media also has a responsibly to set a civil tone and to stop the endless hostility and constant negative and oftentimes false attacks and stories.”

Trump has frequently

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labeled stories he doesn’t like as “fake news” and many reporters as “enemies of the people.”

He has also denounced his political enemies in deeply personal terms and even described those who tried to thwart his second Supreme Court nominee as “evil.”

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called it “disgraceful” to suggest the president bears any responsibility for the packages sent to his opponents. She told reporters Thursday there’s a big difference between “comments made and actions taken.”

“The president is certainly not responsible for sending suspicious packages to someone no more than Bernie Sanders was responsible for a supporter of his shooting up a Republican baseball field practice last year,” she said, referring to the shooting that badly injured Rep. Steve Scalise and others.

The gunman, James Hodgkinson, had posted social media messages suggesting he targeted the team because of his political views.

Asked whether the president intended to tone down his rhetoric and personal attacks, Sanders said the president would “continue to lay out the case in the differences between Democrats and Republicans” ahead of the midterm elections next month.

Trump spoke to thousands of supporters in a central Wisconsin rally as he looked to boost struggling Republican candidates less than two weeks before the midterm elections. He visited

the tiny city of Mosinee, which has a population of 4,000. He won that part of the state by double digits in 2016.

Republicans in the state have been growing increasingly nervous about the prospects of holding onto the governor’s office, held by Scott Walker, let alone state Sen. Leah Vukmir’s chances of picking up a U.S. Senate seat held by a well-positioned Democratic incumbent, Tammy Baldwin.

Mindful of the news, Trump refrained from delivering some of the most pointed riffs of his regular routine, including steering clear of two of his favorite targets: Clinton and California Rep. Maxine Waters, whose office appears to have been a target of two of the mail explosives.

Trump also skipped his usual litany of insults against his potential 2020 rivals, including Biden, whom he often jokes he would easily beat in a fistfight.

But he had harsh words for Baldwin, branding her Vukmir’s “radical far-left opponent” who “wants a socialist takeover of health care.”

“You know I’m trying to say that very nicely,” he told the crowd with a smile. “Normally I’d scream, ‘They want a socialist takeover!”‘ he said, mimicking his own bellicose delivery. “Now I say, ‘Wants a socialist takeover,”‘ he said, feigning a professorial tone.

“I’m trying to be nice.”

And even though Trump refrained from mentioning Clinton, his crowd burst into a “Lock her up!” chant before he arrived.

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our hearts. We will never stop looking for you.”

Investigators sometimes employ remarks from missing people’s family members in the hopes of humanizing them in their captors’ eyes and making them pause before inflicting harm.

Scores of law enforcement officers have been working around the clock to find Jayme. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said at the news conference that investigators had received 1,550 tips so far and have closed out 1,250 of them. The only lead authorities have discussed publicly is a vague description of two vehicles that might have been in the area the night Jayme disappeared — a red or orange Dodge Challenger and a black Ford Edge or Acura MDX. Authorities also have used hundreds of volunteers to conduct two ground searches in the area, the most recent on Tuesday. Neither search yielded any clues.

The sheriff added that a new evidence collection team went through the Closs home on Wednesday to ensure previous forensic analysts didn’t miss anything. The new team removed what Fitzgerald called “items” but he did not elaborate.

He said investigators still believe Jayme is alive.

“We believe Jayme’s out there, Jayme’s endangered and we need to bring a 13-year-old girl home,” the sheriff said.

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What do dense breasts mean for cancer risk?

Breast cancer risk is influenced by many things, including heredity, age and gender. Breast density is another factor that may affect cancer risk and the ability to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, say some experts.

According to the report, “Mammographic density and the risk and detection of breast cancer,” published by The New England Journal of Medicine, as well as data from the National Cancer Institute, women with high breast density are four to five times more likely to get breast cancer. Only age and BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations increase risk more. However, at this time, health care providers do not routinely use a woman’s breast density to assess her breast cancer risk, according to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Density does not refer to the size or shape of the breast, and it may not be apparent by just looking at the breasts. Usually women do not learn they have dense breasts until their first mammograms. Dense breasts have more glandular and fibrous tissue. Density may be hereditary, meaning mothers and daughters can share similar breast characteristics.

Dense breasts cannot easily be seen through on a mammogram, which can make detecting lumps and other abnormalities more difficult. This can lead to missed cancers or cancers that are discovered at later stages. Women with dense breasts may require additional screening methods, such as a breast ultrasound or an MRI, in addition to yearly mammogram screenings.

Education about breast density is gaining traction in some areas, thanks to informed women and advocacy groups like AreYouDense.org. Some states in the United States are part of “inform” lists, in which radiologists include information about breast density on mammogram reports so women and doctors can make decisions about extra testing.

Even if a woman does not live in a state where density is shared, she can request the information from the radiologist or doctor. Dense breasts show up with more pockets of white on mammograms than gray fatty tissue in less dense breasts. Cancer also appears white, and, therefore, tumors can be hidden.

In addition to more in-depth screenings, women with dense breasts can lower cancer risk by following these guidelines: • Maintain a healthy weight.

• Eat nutritious food.

• Exercise regularly.

• Never smoke or quit immediately.

• Limit alcohol consumption.

• Ask for digital mammography.

Women can consider breast density with other risk factors in the fight against breast cancer.

Life after breast cancer The moment a person receives a breast cancer diagnosis, his or her life changes immeasurably. The roller coaster of emotions begins, and suddenly this person is thrust into a schedule of doctor’s appointments, treatments and visits from friends and family.

The World Cancer Research Fund International says breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and men and is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 140 of 184 countries worldwide. Despite that prevalence, the five-year relative survival rate for women diagnosed with localized breast cancer (cancer that has not spread to the lymph nodes or outside the

breast) is 98.5 percent, says the American Cancer Society. Survival odds increase as more is learned about breast cancer and more people take preventative measures, including routine screenings. Today, there are nearly three million breast cancer survivors living in the United States.

Breast cancer treatments may last anywhere from six months to a year. Adjusting after treatment may not come so easily at first. But adjustments are easier with time, and many cancer survivors continue to live life to the fullest in much the same way they did prior to their diagnosis.

When treatment ends, patients often still have fears about the cancer, wondering if all of the cancerous cells have been destroyed and worrying about recur-

rence. But focusing on the present and all of the things you now can do with health on your side is a great way to put your fears behind you.

Many cancer survivors must still visit their doctors after treatments end. Doctors still want to monitor patients closely, so be sure to go to all follow-up appointments and discuss any symptoms or feelings you may be having. Side effects may continue long after radiation or chemotherapy have ended. Your doctor may have suggestions for coping with certain side effects or will be able to prescribe medications to offset these effects.

Follow-up appointments should gradually decrease the longer you have been cancer-free.

It’s not uncommon to feel differently after cancer treatment, as your body has been through

quite a lot. Many women still experience fatigue, and sleep or normal rest doesn’t seem to make it abate. Realize this is normal, and how long it will last differs from person to person. It can take months or years for you to experience your “new normal.” Things do not happen overnight.

While your hair may grow back quickly, it may take some time for you to feel like yourself again. Exercise routines or other lifestyle changes may help you overcome fatigue or make it more manageable.

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Chieftains end their season at State meet in Wisconsin Rapids

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

At the official start of the cross country season Osceola Chieftain coaches Rachael Robinson and Theresa Ellefson probably sat down with their impressive team of nearly 50 athletes and talked about goals. One of the goals no doubt would be to try to earn a trip to the State meet in Wisconsin Rapids. The first practice for Osceola and other WIAA schools was August 13 but realistically the teams that had the State meet on their list of goals were already working hard and had been for months. All the hard work paid off at the Sectional meet in St. Croix Central when both the Chieftain boys and girls teams placed first and punched their tickets to the State meet held last Saturday.

The Chieftains were a hard working bunch, not just the 14 athletes who ran at State, but the entire team. Everyone on the team had a job to do and that was to push the runner in front of them, whether it was at practice or at a meet. Everyone did their job and that is why the team enjoyed the success that they had.

“Qualifying both teams to the State meet was a goal we set back in May,” Robinson said.

“Everyone understood that for this to happen we needed to start laying the

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Mattea Johnson competing at the state cross country meet for Osceola.

Justin Vorndran (front) and Blake Slater competing at the state cross country meet for Osceola.

foundation work in June.

For five months this has been our focus. (Last Saturday) they were able to lay down all the hard labor on the State course.

Both (the boys and girls) teams went out fast and finished strong.”

The Osceola boys placed 13th overall at the State meet with Valders taking home the gold trophy for placing first.

the next Chieftain to finish followed by Nick Kremer (18:02.1), Kolten Heimbach (18:06.7), Blake Slater (18:22.1), Justin Vorndran (18:22.4) and Sean Rogers (18:32.5).

“The boys team went through the first mile in 13th place, fell to 15th place in the second mile and finished the last mile in 14th,” Robinson noted.

Vorndran, the only se-

Notre Dame was second and East Troy finished third. All seven Osceola runners finished under 19 minutes on the hilly and tough Wisconsin Rapids course.

David Olson led the boys team by finishing in 36th place among the best runners in the state completing the 5,000 meter race in 17:29.9. Quinn McDonald (17:50.6) was

Yin and Yang – dog and pheasant

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he art of pheasant hunting is not for the novice or the unprepared. Pheasants are the perfect match for the team of man and dog. Pheasants are the yin and dogs are the yang. In Chinese philosophy and religion its two principles, one negative or dark and the other positive and bright, their interactions influence the destinies of creatures and things. Their interactions maintain the harmony of the universe and influence everything within it. That’s what pheasant hunting is all about when you consider Wild River that the quarry is the Chinese Ring Necked Pheasant.

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anything else about dogs predator behavior. Dogs and pheasants go hand in hand, the yin and the yang of hunting. Pheasants have the home field advantage and they take full advantage of it. The gaudy colored rooster pheasants seem to disappear in plain sight.

You would think that the blues, greens, whites, reds and golden hues would stand out in a thicket but that’s simply not the case.

When it comes to escaping predators a pheasant can fly away faster than a grouse, reaching speeds from 40 to 60 mph. If they feel running away is the key to survival they can easily top out at 10 mph in grass and 15 in open spaces. Pheasants will hold tight if you’re hunting without a dog, and let you walk by. If you get too close they will explode from cover directly under your feet with that raucous cackling that can send SEE BENNETT, PAGE 19

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nior on the boys varsity, reflected on his running career after the race.

“Finishing our season at State was icing on the cake for both teams,” Vorndran said. “We put in incredible amounts of work this season and to compete in Wisconsin Rapids was a fitting end to a great season of incredible running.

I can’t wait to see what

this team is capable of next year.”

The Osceola girls team finished in 13th place overall and was just 18 points from a top-10 finish. Medford won the girls team title followed

by Freedom and Notre Dame. Lauren Ellefson led the Chieftain girls with a 19th place finish SEE CROSS COUNTRY, PAGE 13

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CROSS COUNTRY Osceola Cross Country Summary WIAA State at Wisconsin Rapids – Division 2 October 27, 2018 Team Standings – Girls (5,000 meters) 1) Medford 106 2) Freedom 115 3) Notre Dame 118 4) Plymouth 133 5) Shorewood 135 6) Winneconne 196 7) Jefferson 201 8) Lakeland 209 9) Wisconsin Dells 230 10) Hayward 241 11) Lake Mills 253 12) Grafton 256 13) Osceola 259 14) Martin Luther 272 15) Platteville 297 16) Mount Horeb 337 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 19, Lauren Ellefson, 20:09.3

33, Caroline Gearin, 20:43.3 67, Shaylee Feske, 21:26.7 69, Chloe Backlund, 21:27.5 71, Mattea Johnson, 21:38.7 84, Alli Fogelberg, 21:54.0 97, Anna Swanson, 22:32.0 Individual winner, Leah Kralovetz, Denmark, 17:46.7.

Team Standings – Boys (5,000 meters) 1) Valders 98 2) Notre Dame 114 3) East Troy 138 4) Wisconsin Lutheran 157 5) McFarland 158 6) Jefferson 167 7) Shorewood 172 8) La Crosse Logan 207 9) Platteville 215 10 Grafton 253 11) Freedom 268 12) Winneconne 289 13) Gale Ettrick-Trempealeau 302 14) Osceola 311 15) New London 314 16) St. Croix Central 325 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 36, David Olson, 17:29.9 56, Quinn McDonald, 17:50.6 65, Nick Kremer, 18:02.1 69, Kolten Heimbach, 18:06.7 85, Blake Slater, 18:22.1 86, Justin Vorndran, 18:22.4 96, Sean Rogers, 18:32.5 Individual winner, Henry Chapman, East Troy, 15:59.3.

Saints Cross Country Summary WIAA State Meet in Wisconsin Rapids – Division 3 October 27, 2018 Team Standings- (girls – 5,000 meters) 1) Lancaster 74 2) Auburndale 91 3) Dodgeland 147

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Anna Klein competing at the state cross country meet for St. Croix Falls.

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Trevor LaMirande competing at the state cross counry meet for St. Croix Falls.

Saints compete at state cross country meet out of 152 runners with a time of 21:06.

BY COACH ADAM KOVAR

Where and When: WIAA State cross country meet at Ridges Golf Course, Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday October 27, 2018 Summary/Results: Trevor LaMirande and Anna Klein competed in the boys and girls Division 3 State championships respectively. Trevor finished 24th overall out of 151 runners with a time of 17:09 (for 5,000 meters). Anna finished 68th overall

Highlights: Watching Trevor and Anna compete against the best runners in the state and have strong quality races was the biggest highlight from the State meet on Saturday. Both kids worked very hard and were very focused and determined.

They demonstrated once again why they were deserving and belonged among the best runners in the state.

What it means: The State meet was the last meet of the season for Trevor

LaMirande. He had an impressive 24th place finish and I look forward to see him improve even more over the next year and have an even better finish next year at State. This was the last meet of Anna Klein’s high school cross country career. It was a great end for an athlete who had an impressive career. I look forward to seeing the great things I’m sure she will do in the future. This was a great experience for our runners and our program, something we will all remember.

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with a time of 20:09.3. Caroline Gearin (20:43.3) was the next Osceola runner to complete the race followed by Shaylee Feske (21:26.7), Chloe Backlund (21:27.5), Mattea Johnson (21:38.7), Alli Fogelberg (21:54.0) and Anna Swanson (22:32.0).

“The girls team ran a similar race as the boys getting out to a 10th place team start, falling to 14th in the second mile, and then coming back to finish 13th overall,” Robinson said. “They were fearless in that first mile and they battled the entire 3.1 miles.

“To be successful in cross

country you need a group of runners who are willing to run for themselves and their teammates,” Johnson, a senior, said. “Each and every one of us ran for our team and that is why we were able to achieve what we did this season.”

The girls team had just two seniors on the varsity, Johnson and Swanson. If next year’s team can work as hard as this year’s team did, you can count on continued success for the OHS runners.

“Our entire team from our JV to our varsity has been breaking down barriers and cutting times since the first week in June,” Swanson said. “From every difficult workout to every easy run

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Saints Sophomore Emma Cooper gets the ball back over the net in the first round of sectional play on Oct. 25 at Clear Lake against the Grantsburg Pirates. The Pirates won 3-0.

SCF volleyball team falls in Sectional semi-final When and Where: October 23 at Clear Lake Outcome: Grantsburg 3, St. Croix Falls 0 Game Scores: Grantsburg 25, SCF 17; Grantsburg 25, SCF 20; Grantsburg 25, SCF 22 Summary: St. Croix Falls was defeated in three straight games by the Grantsburg Pirates in the Sectional semi-final in Clear Lake. All three games were close with the Pirates winning by 8, 5 and 3 points. Grantsburg went on to win the Sectionals with a three game sweep of Aquinas in a match held in Colfax and now advances to the State meet.

What it Means: The loss by SCF concludes another very successful season for the Saints.

these ladies have been focused on winning Sectionals and getting the opportunity to run at State.

Mattea and I were blessed to run our last high school race at State.

I am proud of each and every one of these ladies and I can’t wait to see what they do in the coming years.”

The hard work for the 2018 season is done but the memories will live on. Osceola had an incredible season.

“I am extremely proud of both (the boys and girls) teams and all their accomplishments,” Robinson said.

A bittersweet message regarding colorful autumn arrangements Homeowners and decorators creating their autumn displays should avoid two invasive plants that have been used historically in Thanksgiving and other floral arrangements but are increasingly recognized as harmful to forests, wetlands, prairies, and other wild areas.

Oriental bittersweet and multiflora rose offer attractive red accents but their use in holiday decorations and their disposal in com-

post piles increases the risk that these invasive plants will spread to new sites, says Matt Wallrath, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources outreach coordinator working with the plant nursery, aquarium, pet, and bait industries to prevent the sale and distribution of invasive species.

“Our wild lands and conservation areas are threatened by these non-native plant species, which can outcompete

native plants and displace native wildlife,” Wallrath says. “Vendors and consumers should seek native plant alternatives instead and avoid these invasive plants, which are illegal to sell or distribute in Wisconsin.

Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is a vine that spreads in forest understories and is known to kill mature trees by strangling their trunks. Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is a

shrub that can form impenetrable bramble thickets that impede hunters and other recreationalists, while shading out native plant species.

The colorful fruits of these species are often eaten by birds and dispersed to areas far from their origin. Once established, these species are difficult to control.

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#HopeActLiveWI: Wisconsin launches addiction recovery helpline Call 211 to be connected with local treatment and recovery resources The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline is now available to connect people with resources to overcome a dependence on opioids or other substances. This free and confidential service supported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is managed by 211 Wisconsin.

“An addiction to opioids or other substances can be treated. Recovery is possible,” said DHS Director of Opioid Initiatives Paul Krupski. “The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline offers people hope at a time when they may feel overwhelmed by what steps to take for health and healing. Staffed by caring, trained specialists, it is a safe, trusted place to quickly turn for information. This service will help us achieve our vision of everyone living their best life.”

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Knights donate to playground The Osceola Knights of Columbus dedicated a portion of their Tootsie Roll fund drive to the new, inclusive community playground being built at Osceola Medical Center. Grand Knight Steve Rochel presented a check for $760 for the project to Osceola Community Health Foundation representative Sue Gerlach.

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soil, they re-sprout from roots remaining belowground.

Kelly Kearns, an invasive plant specialist for the DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Program, suggests that vendors, decorators, and others looking for bright accents should consider using Wisconsin native species including American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens), winterberry (Ilex verticillata), and native roses like smooth rose (Rosa blanda). “Native alternatives can add vivid color

without posing a threat to our Wisconsin plants and animals,” Kearns says.

To control the spread of invasive species, Wisconsin regulates the importation and sale of more than 140 plants, as well as some animals, that have been identified as invasive in Wisconsin. Oriental bittersweet and multiflora rose are on the list of restricted species on the Wisconsin invasive species rule (Wis. Adm. Code ch. NR 40), making it illegal to transport, introduce, gift, buy, sell, or trade these plants unless you

are trying to control or safely dispose of them. Search the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for “invasive species rule” to find an interactive list of invasive species, with factsheets, photos, identification tips, and more.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) urges consumers currently disconnected to contact their local utility to make arrangements for service reconnection prior to the start of the winter heating moratorium.

During the moratorium, from November 1 to April 15, utilities are prohibited from disconnecting customers who are behind on their bills.

While Wisconsin law prohibits utilities from disconnecting the heat-providing service of residential customers during the winter heating moratorium period, consumers currently disconnected must make arrangements to pay outstanding bills in order to restore service.

Wisconsin law also requires utilities to attempt to contact consumers currently disconnected in an effort to get customers reconnected, but utilities are not required to reconnect service until payment arrangements have been made.

Consumers without utility service are encouraged to contact their utility to establish a payment plan and arrange for reconnection prior to the onset of cold winter temperatures.

Contact information for the largest utilities in Wisconsin is listed below: • Alliant Energy 1-800255-4268 • Madison Gas & Electric 1-800-245-1125 • Superior Water, Light & Power 1-800-227-7957 • We Energies 1-800-8424565 • Wisconsin Public Service Corporation 1-800450-7260 • Xcel Energy 1-800-8954999 If consumers cannot reach an agreement with their utility, they may contact the PSC by calling 608266 -2001 or 1-800-225-7729, or by visiting https://psc. wi.gov/Pages/ForConsumers/LogAComplaint.aspx.

Energy assistance is available through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program

(WHEAP) to income-eligible households with a gross household income at or below 60 percent of the median gross household income in Wisconsin. WHEAP is part of the state’s comprehensive Home Energy Plus program, which provides assistance with emergency energy needs, emergency furnace repairs, conservation service and weatherization for low-income households.

For more information about applying for energy assistance, call the Home Energy Plus hotline at 1-866-432-8947, or visit the following websites: • Income level guidelines: http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/category. asp?linkcatid=239&linkid=118&locid=25 • Energy assistance locations: http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/section. asp?linkid=119&locid=25

Nolato Contour is part of the medical division of Nolato, a Swedish based company. Located in Baldwin Wisconsin, we specialize in injection molding and assembly of plastic and silicone for medical/pharma customers. In addition, Nolato Contour works closely with surrounding high schools/colleges to engage students in the work that we do. For employees we offer competitive compensation/benefit package including a matching 401(k) plan, 96 hours of PTO, 2 weeks paid vacation, medical/dental/vision plans and life insurance. Nolato Contour offers top-of-the-line training and infinite career potential for employees. As a rapidly growing manufacturer, Nolato is actively looking for employees with multiple levels of skill. We hope you find an interest in working with our team and Nolato Contour looks forward to hearing from you!

CURRENT OPENINGS: Process Technician Responsibilities: Set up and troubleshoot molds in a variety of molding machines. Follow and document process parameters to ensure repeatable results. Set up tools and work cells in a safe, efficient manner.

Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Process Technician required. Ability to set up and cycle injection molding machines. Must have knowledge of auxiliary equipment, engineering resins and reading blueprints. Must have good communication skills and the ability to follow procedures.

Job type: Full-time Production Specialist Responsibilities: Operate an injection molding machine, perform secondary operations with specific instructions using a variety of tools and to inspect, label and package parts as they are molded.

Qualifications: Must be able to read, follow work instructions and have basic math skills. Must be an ambitious, quality minded, and self-motivated individual that can work in a team environment. Must have good attendance. High School diploma or equivalent desired.

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

DEATH OF A NATION movie at St. Croix Falls library, 6:30 p.m.

OSCEOLA SENIOR CITIZENS meeting at new senior center at the Discovery Center, noon.

LINEN FUNDRAISER at OMC, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Riverside Room.

ADVENTURE CLUB at Osceola United Methodist Church, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VENDOR AND CRAFT SALE at Osceola Medical Center, noon to 6 p.m. in the conference rooms.

OHS GIRLS BASKETBALL at Amery.

ADVENTURE CLUB at Osceola United Methodist Church, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

TOURISM CONFERENCE at the Amery Classic Theatre, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BOYS HOCKEY at Pine City.

ADVENTURE CLUB at Osceola United Methodist Church, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

GIRLS HOCKEY at Baldwin.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST at Dresser VFW Hall, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

GIRLS HOCKEY at Eau Claire.

SCF GIRLS BASKETBALL scrimmage at Amery.

SCF BOYS BASKETBALL scrimmage at Amery.

OHS BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Hayward.

OHS GIRLS BASKETBALL at Prescott.

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SCF BOYS BASKETBALL at St. Croix Central.

SCF GIRLS BASKETBALL at Ellsworth.

ADVENTURE CLUB at Osceola United Methodist Church, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

OHS BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Cameron.

OHS WRESTLING at New Richmond.

GIRLS HOCKEY at Hudson.

SCF BOYS BASKETBALL at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser.

SCF GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. St. Croix Central.

LUTEFISK DINNER ata West Immanuel, Osceola, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SCF GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Prescott.

FALL FESTIVAL at Osceola Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GIRLS HOCKEY at River Falls.

BOYS HOCKEY at Henry Sibley.

COMMUNITY COFFEE at Caribou in Osceola, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

BOYS HOCKEY at Henry Sibley.

OHS GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. St. Croix Central.

BOYS HOCKEY at Hayward.

SCF WRESTLING at Cumberland.

FRUIT CAKES for sale at Hiawatha Bank in Osceola, 9 a.m. til gone.

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BENNETT: Waxing philosophic — pheasants are yin, dogs are yang FROM PAGE 12

your heart through your chest.

Dogs are predators, trained to work with the hunter rather than on their own for the hunter’s benefit which goes completely against a dog’s nature. Dogs that work on their own, going with their nature and without training, lack the teamwork that puts birds in the bag. That team

aspect is needed more when pheasant hunting because of the nature of wild pheasants and their athletic abilities, compared to any other upland bird.

Look at a dog in this way when using their strongest ability in the field. What we see with our eyes is what a dog takes in with its nose.

They smell out everything in the hunting scenario and figure out the

how-to. Some hunters fail to realize this and don’t trust the dog’s nose but try to reason things out from what they see. That is not teamwork. Trusting in the teamwork is what brings about success of nose and gun.

Wisconsin pheasants are challenging, more of a prize because the Badger State does not have the large numbers of wild birds as do South Dakota, Kansas, Ne-

this week, Cancer. Just keep your eyes on the prize until that moment arrives.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A misunderstanding has the potential to alter your course, Leo. Take this unforeseen development in stride and things will ultimately work out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, there is always a master plan and sometimes you are not privy to all the information that illustrates that. Be patient until all is revealed to you in the coming days.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, information you received may not have been entirely accurate. You have to parse out the facts from the fiction to get the true story.

This may take a little time.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Something you believe to be

irreparable can be fixed after all, Scorpio. This is good news and will spark a beneficial change in your outlook.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 Learning a new skills is always helpful, Sagittarius. Do not be afraid of new knowledge. Embrace all of the information you can get to improve yourself.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, mistakes happen no matter how careful you are.

How you recover from the situation is a true indication of the person you are. Show humility and grace.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may have to change your communication tactics when dealing with a particular person. A rift that can be resolved through calm

braska, North Dakota, Montana, Iowa and even Minnesota. Pheasants just survive better in the western states. Not having as many birds as our neighbors is hard to take for Badger bird hunters, but what a challenge it creates.

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

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it is remarkable what you can accomplish if you just focus. Without any distractions, tasks that have been piling up can disappear in an afternoon.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Take the initiative on a project and you could be surprised at just how much that will work in your favor, Taurus. It’s time to get out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, after a few early bumps, things will be smooth sailing for you for the remainder of the week. This is the perfect time to kick up your feet and put it on auto pilot.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 An opportunity to escape the humdrum of the week and really let loose presents itself CLUES ACROSS 1. Expresses weights (abbr.)

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and considerate discussion.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it may take a little time, but with patience you can tackle a difficult project that has had you bogged down.

Don’t procrastinate.

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here is nothing like homemade meatballs and spaghetti, the one meal my kids ask for over and over again.

I remember my mother making meatballs as big as softballs topped with thick rich sauce over thin angel hair pasta. She would spend hours in the kitchen every few weeks on Sunday cooking up an Italian storm—you’d think she was Italian. She also made homemade garlic bread and antipasto. She’d make the table twice as big as normal and invite family over. She’d ask my sister and me to set the table with fine linens Wild Chow and glassware. I felt like a princess on pasta Sunday. I cherish those Lisa Erickson memories. I remember our guests raving about my mother’s meatballs as they asked for the recipe.

I’ve adapted her recipe over the years to serve a crowd and to make it my own. I prefer a very smooth sauce. That way, the meatballs are the shining stars—not the sauce. I also like smaller meatballs— about the size of a walnut. I think they look prettier on a plate as opposed to one giant meatball.

I would say this is also one of my favorite recipes—just ask my kids. Two out of three have asked for it for their graduations, birthdays and more.

Homemade spaghetti and meatballs is a meal that makes memories, but it takes some extra effort—but trust me you won’t be disappointed!

Spaghetti Sauce Serves 8 2/3 cup good quality red wine such as Chianti 2 28-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 4-ounce can tomato paste 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 Tbsp. basil 1-2 Tbsp. sugar, to taste 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Meatballs with the grease and browned bits from the bottom of the baking sheet In a large saucepan, bring wine to a slow simmer; reduce wine by half. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Simmer on low for at least one hour covered.

While the sauce is cooking, prepare the meatballs.

Italian Meatballs 1 pound ground beef 1 1/2 cups Italian croutons 1/3 cup pesto 1/3 Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup milk Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, pesto, and cheese. Set aside.

In a food processor, or in a bag with a rolling pin, crush the croutons. Add to the beef mixture with the milk. Carefully mix—but don’t over do it or the meatballs will be tough. Mix on low or with your hands until thoroughly combined.

Get your hands wet with water and make the meatballs into the size of large walnuts with the shell. Place them a rimmed baking sheet about 1/2 inch from each other. Bake at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes or until tops begin to brown—they do not have to be cooked through. The meatballs will finish cooking in the sauce. Transfer the meatballs to the simmering sauce. Simmer on low for 20 minutes covered. Serve over hot pasta.

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

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WORLD WAR I: Osceola Hist. Society presents FROM PAGE 1

ing the graves of war dead in the years immediately following the American Civil War. Monday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Cascade Room of the Osceola Medical Center, the Osceola Historical Society will honor the many World War I Veterans who answered the call to serve. The historical society will also acknowledge businesses that stepped up to go above and beyond the

call of duty, such as the millers, the farmers and the starch factory owner; the women who took over the responsibilities of the men; and others who helped with nursing and Red Cross duties. Plus, the efforts to establish war bonds and other scarifies made by all.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Police dogs have always helped their human counterparts through their eyes and nose.

Now some police dogs are getting their own backup — cameras that transmit live video.

The devices generally attach to dogs’ backs on a vest and transmit video to a handler watching from a screen, possibly on their wrist or around their necks.

Alleged swatter to plead guilty to 46 new federal charges

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Burning prairie at Standing Cedars Kristina Luotto lights the prairie on fire at Standing Cedars Land Conservency. A crew from the Conservation Corps of Minnesota conducted a prescribed fire at the Engelwood site Wednesday, Oct. 24. Fire is key to keeping the prairie from being overtaken by trees and becoming a forest.

Must be present by 10 pm to qualify, judging at 11:45 pm.

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The Osceola Chapter of National Honor Society will be

trick or treating throughout the area on Halloween, collecting items for the Osceola Food Shelf.

Needed items are barbecue sauce, mustard, ketchup, and bagged mufÀn mixes.

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SCF Red Ribbon Week

The St. Croix Falls Dresser and Elementary Schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week with the focus of making healthy choices. The National Theme this year was “Life is Your Journey – Travel Drug Free.” The dress-up theme for Tuesday was to dress like a tourist.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954

Cardinal LG of Amery, WI continues to experience explosive new growth and is in need of filling 40 new weekend production team member positions to meet business demands. These positions start at $15.10/hour. The shift is 12 hours, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday-Sunday.

Selected applicants will be considered full time team members and are eligible for the following benefits: • • • • • • • •

Starting Wage of $15.10/hour Up to 48 Hours Paid Vacation in Your First Year Low-Premium, Comprehensive Health Coverage Health Savings Account with $400/$800 company match Dental Insurance 401K Company-Paid Life and Short Term Disability Insurance $100 Per Month Perfect Attendance Incentive

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Monthly Profit Sharing: Up to 52% of Gross Monthly Earnings $300 Referral Incentive Internal Promotion & Advancement Opportunities 9 Paid Holidays Per Year (Plus 1 Floating Holiday) 5 Free counseling visits per year for you and your dependents Fitness Center Discounts through Sunshine Fitness & Snap Fitness

If you're interested in joining our team, please come in to the facility to apply Monday-Friday between 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or apply online @ www.cardinalcorp.com/careers 250 Griffin Street East, Amery WI 54001 (Across From the Amery Hospital & Clinic)

Duck hunter drowns in kayak accident TOWN OF BANGOR, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a 68—year—old man who apparently drowned in a kayaking accident while duck hunting in western Wisconsin.

The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office identifies the victim as Jim Schuster.

Authorities say Schuster and his 34—year—old hunting partner were duck hunting while kayaking in the La Crosse River near Bangor on Sunday. Jim Schuster’s kayak became entangled in a tree, causing the kayak to tip and submerge him.

His partner tried to rescue Schuster but also had trouble in the cold water. The partner called for help, and another person who happened to be in the area pulled both hunters from the water and called 911.

Authorities say Jim Schuster died at the scene. His partner was treated by first responders and released.

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