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AutumnFest honors ‘Frog Guy’ with creature focus

Osceola Bridge lane closures

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Marking nearly a year since the unexpected death of wildlife educator Randy Korb, St. Croix Falls’ AutumnFest will honor his life and work with a focus on pollinators and amphibians.

Korb, who died after an aortic dissection Oct. 28 of last year, had shared his contagious enthusiasm for frogs, butterflies and birds with thousands, young and old, through hands-on classes, frog walks and an “amphibian checkout” program at the St. Croix Falls Public Library. He also helped found the St. Croix Falls Community Gardens and was active in the Gaylord Nelson Audubon Society.

Motorists will encounter lane closures, flagging and delays in both directions of Highway 243 between Hwy 95 and Osceola while crews conduct an inspection on the Osceola Bridge next week, weather permitting.

According to a release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, traffic will be reduced to a single lane daily from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues., Sept. 27 through Thurs., Sept. 29. Flaggers will assist traffic through the area. To avoid the congestion and delays, motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

The bridge, spanning the St. Croix River, connects Minnesota Highway 243 to Wisconsin Highway 35.

The inspection is expected to be complete by 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org.

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“Frog Guy” Randy Korb taught kids and adults about caterpillars, butterflies and the value of pollinator species at Spring Awakenings 2015.

County’s 2017 budget aims for ‘smaller, more efficient government’

Expo celebrates living small, sharing big Turn on the television these days and you’ll find tiny houses, getaways and living tiny the latest rage.

The tiny house movement began years ago, sparked by people who wanted to live free of high mortgage payments and clutter. The idea appeals to many, from young married couples just starting out to retired couples who want the freedom from keeping up with a 2000 square-foot home, and even elderly parents who need to live close to their loved ones.

In St. Croix Falls, what started as a way for a group of crafty handymen and women to recycle items headed for the trash bin has grown into a celebration of living efficiently, complete with a fundraiser that extends a hand to those struggling to find a home.

In conjunction with AutumnFest, Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity — a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International — is hosting a Tiny House Expo at the St. Croix Falls ReStore (2201 Us Hwy 8) Oct. 1-2. The event will feature six tiny-structure displays open for touring, presentations about living tiny, craft booths, music and concessions.

For the Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity Trash to Treasure group, the highlight of the event is the debut of the Wild Rivers Retreat. Built on skids with a cable on both ends for transporting once onsite, the 208-square-foot structure will be auctioned off online and the funds raised will benefit Wild RivSEE EXPO, PAGE 8

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Polk County would see a levy increase of less than 1 percent next year under the 2017 budget proposal laid out last week by County Administrator Dana Frey and Deputy Administrator Andrea Jerrick.

The .67 percent increase is the maximum permitted by the state’s levy cap, which allows increases only as a function of new construction.

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Tiny houses like this one have captured the nation’s imagination, offering a dream of efficient living free of long-term debt.

will vary based on changes in property value, but the actual tax rate is set to drop — the county tax on a $100,000 house was $527 in 2016 and would be $513 in 2017 (as long as the property value didn’t change).

The $21.6 million Polk County expects to collect in levy revenue accounts for roughly 31 percent of the county’s anticipated $53.4 million total revenue. Remaining funds come from state aid, SEE COUNTY, PAGE 2

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COUNTY: Budget aims for smaller, more efficient government FROM PAGE 1

grants, fees for services and other sources.

Spending The administration’s 2017 budget recommends $52.7 million in spending, an increase of almost $400,000 from 2016.

But that increase includes the replacement of the county’s 911 system, which is expected to cost $1.1 million.

“The current system is beyond its useful life and could rapidly become unreliable,” Frey reported, “especially as replacement parts become difficult to find.”

The budget also calls for $40,000 to upgrade lighting systems and $150,000 to implement a County Business Office, which Frey believes would streamline services for residents.

The proposal recommends that the county borrow between $9 and $11.4 million for a new highway department facility and $600,000 to replace a bridge on County Highway J. Many budget expenditures are predetermined — almost half of the county’s budget is spent on personnel, from law enforcement to public health to the highway crew. The county cur-

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Polk County Administrator outlined his 2017 budget proposal to the Polk County Board last Tuesday.

rently employs about 422 people full time.

The budget allows for services to continue at current levels, though Frey warned that if freezes and cuts continue at the state level, the county will be forced to cut personnel and programs in the future.

“The 2019 budget is balanced,” he explained, “(so) if the 2017 (state) legislature continues to follow the path of freezing or cutting local revenues the county board will have time to deter-

mine which programs should be cut or eliminated. Note that these cuts will need to be substantial.”

Overview Frey commented that the proposal for next year’s budget “continues the transition to a smaller, more efficient government, one more flexible and responsive in service provision, more competitive in the market for talent, and altogether better at providing the services citizens want and are

willing to pay for.”

The county board will review the administration’s budget proposal in the coming weeks and suggest changes in October. They will make final tweaks and ultimately approve the budget in November.

Other business • The county took another step toward the creation of a new highway department facility Sept.

20 when the board approved up to $60,000 (plus real estate transfer fees

and recording costs) for the purchase of 20 acres in the Village of Balsam Lake. Architectural and engineering firm SEH reviewed the current highway facility earlier this year and advised building from scratch on a new site, due to increased needs for space and congestion at the current site.

• The board authorized

an agreement with Unity School to develop and execute a pilot program for preventative social services. The program will be funded by a grant and will cost the county nothing.

• The board approved spending for signage installation and maintenance on ATV/UTV routes along county roads.

Fruit growing questions?

The Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers meeting on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. will feature Dr. Brian Smith.

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MONTHLY RiverBucks program Osceola Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been chosen as the September recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidwestOne Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.

FRIDAYS

event in Osceola. The event begins at 8:15 a.m. at Hope Church, 933 248th Street, Osceola. Members and visitors will participate in the event and learn all about Weight Watchers, including its new program, Beyond the Scale, which offers a holistic and personalized approach to weight loss and healthier living.

Everyone welcome.

Wisconsin Solar Tour

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

SEPTEMBER 28 Book Club The Osceola Public Library’s book club will meet at 6 p.m. at the library and will discuss “Code Name Verity” by Elizabeth Wein.

Last Wednesday Meal The Last Wednesday Meal for September will be prepared and served by the St. Joseph Catholic Church. The meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola United Methodist Church. It is a free meal that is open to everyone in the community.

St. Croix Valley Tourism Conference Are you a business or community leader wanting to find new ways to reach out to visitors?

Join the Polk County Tourism Council for a free conference, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in St. Croix Falls. Please call to reserve your space: 715-483-1410.

SEPTEMBER 30 A Walk Across Zanzibar

Marine resident Tom Warth tells of a 29,000-mile flight around the world, with the climax being a 25-mile walk across an African Island to raise funds for Books for Africa, a nonprofit literacy organization founded

by Warth. Program begins at 7 p.m. at the Marine Village Hall.

OCTOBER 1 Fiberfest Fiberfest will be at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring knitting, crocheting, wet felting, spinning, weaving and needle felting. Free will donation.

Successful Me event Weight Watchers invites everyone to their “Successful Me”

Three Osceola sites are included in the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Wisconsin Solar Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are Crystal Ball Farms Organic Dairy (527 State Road 35 - 1 mile south of Osceola), Northwest Wisconsin Renewable Energy Learning Center (Viebrock Construction, 546 State Roa 35 - 1 mile south of Osceola), Guenthner Home (212 280th Street – 7.5 miles south west of Osceola). Tour stops are free and open to the public. FFI: www.midwestsolartraining. org/wisconsin-solar-tour.

Autumnfest Autumnfest is planned in St. Croix Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities at the St. Croix Falls Library plaza include farmers market, craft booths, pumpkin vendor, mini car painting, face painting, food truck and more.

OCTOBER 1-2 Mother, Can I Please Stop Knitting?

Mother, Can I Please Stop Knitting will be performed at the St. Croix ArtBarn in Osceola at 7 p.m. There is an admission fee.

Harvest dinner Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser will be having their annual harvest dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There is a fee.

4 and under are free. Take-out available.

Osceola Historical Society meeting The Osceola Historical Society will meet at the Osceola Medical Center at 7 p.m. The Riverside House will be discussed by Perry Rice. Everyone welcome.

For the love of rivers

Medicare 101 will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. in the Osceola Medical Center’s Cascade Room.

Space is limited. To register call (715) 294-4936.

OCTOBER 5 Financial Peace Financial Peace, a nine sessions course, will be offered at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. To register or for more information call (715) 755-2515.

Senior Citizens meeting The Osceola Senior Citizens Club, Inc., will meet for a noon potluck in the community room, Third Avenue Apartments.

Marietta Knegendorf, joined

by Marina Peacock, will tell more about life in World War II Europe and how they came to reside in the United States.

Anyone over 55 years of age is invited to attend. Please bring a dish to pass. FFI: (715) 294-4566 or (715) 294-2289.

OCTOBER 7 The Auxiliary of Good Samaritan in St. Croix Falls will be having their annual fall basket and pie sale fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chances to win one or more theme baskets (raffle tickets sold). Proceeds of the sale will go towards supporting the recently initiated WI Music & Memory program (google it).

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OCTOBER 17 The St. Croix River Association will be having their annual fall gathering at the Marine Village Hall in Marine on St. Croix, Minn. Dr. Kurt Fausch will talk about the value of rivers for fish, plant and animal life, and humans, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

There is a fee. Register by Oct. 10, (715) 483-3300.

This event will be taking place at the ReStore Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity in St. Croix Falls on Highway 8 near Marketplace Foods from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to the structures there will be contractors and ideas on display, resources and arts and craft vendors. Visit the Tiny House Expo Facebook page for more information.

The Dresser VFW will be having an all you can eat breakfast rom 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Chicken dinner Bethany Lutheran Church in Star Prairie will be serving chicken dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or until gone. Free will offering.

Medicare 101

Fall Basket and Pie Sale

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All you can eat breakfast

sic, face painting, games including dunk the pastor, a bouncy house, food, bake sale and meat raffle. Sat. Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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

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

• Every third Monday, Adult’s Coloring Group, 6 p.m., Dresser Village Library. FFI: (715) 7552944.

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

FFI: mopsscv@hotmail.com.

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

FFI: (715) 494-0385.

5K run/walk to fight lymphedema

Wednesday

A 5k run/walk to fight lymphedema and lymphatic diseases is planned at Osceola Intermediate School. Register at www.

WILymphWalk.com.

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

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

Apple Pumpkin Festival People Loving People to host Dresser’s first annual Apple Pumpkin Festival, with an apple pie baking contest, live mu-

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

FFI: (715) 755-3639.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

• Overeaters Anonymous Group meets at St. Croix Falls Alano Club at 5:30 p.m. FFI: (715) 8253416.

• 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.

• Little’s Story Time, 10 a.m. at the Dresser Village Library.

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

Osceola Mainstreet Skate Park WHAT WE DO AND WHY

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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QUESTION: What happens during a routine checkup?

ANSWER: We do what we do because we care about your dental health.

To maintain your good dental health, we need to work together. Our job is to provide you the highest quality dental care. Your job is to brush and Áoss daily and come in for regular cleanings and exams. After your routine dental checkup, you may think that all you have to show for it is clean teeth. Not so.

We not only clean your teeth, we also remove calculus from under your

gums and around your teeth.

We look for broken Àllings or gum problems, examine you for oral cancer, check out your sensitive teeth, review home hygiene methods, evalate you for TMJ or bite problems and re-check dental work we’ve already done. We look for anything out of the ordinary. If you don’t come in for regular check-ups, your undetected “ordinary” problems can grow into serious problems.

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Squiggly has a fluffy Orange Tabby coat with a white muzzle and mittens. He is one of three Orange Tabby kittens looking for a new home. Squiggly, Sinatra and Murphy are all 10 weeks old. Their Brown Tabby friend Marcel, is also available. They are neutered and have received their first vaccinations. They are ready to meet the world.

The Arnell Walk for the Animals is this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 1. We are anticipating a crisp Autumn day with sunshine on the Stower Seven Lakes Trail. The Walk is our largest fundraising event of the year. We invite everyone to join the fun, with a canine friend or without. It’s a great way to spend the morning hours, watching the dogs with their people, meeting new dogs and competing in and watching dog skill contests.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the official Walk starting at 11 a.m. There is a fundraiser $15 participation fee. With pledge registration dollars of $25 or more, participants will receive an event T-shirt. Dogs receive colorful bandannas. Water will be available for all walkers, dog and human. A veterinarian will be on site. All pets should be up to date on rabies vaccines.

The Dog Skill Contests are always a hit. Proud caregivers can show off their pet training in a friendly competition. Prizes will be awarded for this year’s contests: Simon Says, Best Trick, Costume, Smallest/Largest, Youngest/Oldest and Obstacle Course. Get your photo taken with your best friend and have a brat or hot dog for lunch.

All proceeds from the fundraiser support Arnell Humane Society and the animals in their care. This year Arnell has taken in stray cats with frozen ears, abandoned kittens and cats matted beyond recognition. Arnell cared for a stray dog loaded with porcupine quills, a Lhasa Apso mix matted into a round ball of fur, a Chihuahua in need of a leg amputation, an Australian Shepherd mix puppy with a spiral fracture and a Jack Russell mix with a broken femur.

Join the festivities at the Arnell Walk for Animals and support our local pets in need. For more information about the Walk, visit our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG or call the shelter, 715 268-7387.

Only two pets were adopted last week. The Arnell cat kennels are full of spayed and neutered adult cats: Tabby Marble, Tortie Tulla, Black Raven, Black and White September and Kelsie, Classic Grey Tabby Magic, Mitted Blue Tabby Chet, White and Grey Claire and Brown Tabby Charlotte. Adoptable dogs are Redbone Beagle mix, Cinna, Great Dane/Bulldog/Lab Kiefer, Black Lab mix Mona, Beagle mix Otis, Italian Greyhound/Pit bull Terrier Daphne and Yellow Lab/Hound puppy, Franklin.

See you at the Walk for Animals.

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

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cience fiction fans are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “Star Trek,” the show that created a new genre of entertainment and inspired a diverse group of people to accomplish many different things.

The program chronicled the journeys of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.

The show premiered in the late 1960s, a time of social upheaval and change in America. We weren’t sure if our nation would survive, but this strange televiPublisher sion program showed us a future where everyone got along, everyTom Stangl one had jobs and disease and injustice had been eradicated.

Some of the more rabid fans of the show credit its technology and items such as the communicator as inspiration for cellular phones. There’s talk of a hospital bed coming out that will give vital signs like the sickbay beds did in the show. The transporter, the machine that scrambled, sent and reassembled your atoms, has not come to pass.

I watched the original show, the movies and the “next generation” program as well as “Deep Space Nine,” “Voyager,” and the worst of all – “Enterprise.” For what it’s worth, I liked “Deep Space Nine” the best.

For the record, I don’t have a costume and have successfully transitioned into adulthood.

The Star Trek franchise was about humanity at its best. Some of the residents of the “strange new worlds” weren’t so nice, others were downright hostile.

The Federation, the governing body that sent starships on their missions, had a strict protocol that forbade contact with civilizations that were not evolved enough to deal with encounters with people from different worlds.

The policy was so strict that persons who disobeyed this “prime directive” were subject to penalties up to and including death.

Would real aliens be so benevolent?

I read an article last week about a talk by famed physicist Steven Hawking on communicating with alien life, should we ever get a call.

Hawking believes the mathematical possibilities of life existing somewhere in the galaxy are very real. Whether they possess technology more advanced that we currently have is another matter.

Hawking cautions that if we would receive a communication from aliens, we might be better off just to let it go to voicemail, so to speak. Replying to a call risks revealing our technology and its limitations.

Recently, he put it in terms that everyone can understand. “We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet. I imagine they might exist in massive ships, having used up all the resources from their home planet. Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach,” Professor Hawking said.

He concluded his talk by saying “If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn’t turn out very well for the American Indians.”

It’s hard to argue with that logic, but I doubt the folks who receive the first signals will be disciplined enough to avoid hitting the “reply all” button, and, as they say, the jig will be up.

Live long and prosper.

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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he leaked release of hundreds of documents has revived interest into the legal and political controversies surrounding the John Doe investigation of Wisconsin’s recall elections.

S o m e 1,300 pages of documents show Gov. Scott Walker was personally involved in the coordination between his campaign and Matt Pommer the Wisconsin Club for Growth which mounted fundraising efforts to protect Walker and several Republican legislators in recall elections.

The John Doe investigation – it is secret like a grand jury in many states – was to look into “an agreement of understanding related to the solicitation” by the governor and his campaign committee “to circumvent” state campaign finance law, according to one of the new documents.

Walker says he already has been absolved of any wrong-doing by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The court also wants to destroy all of the evidence collected by John Doe prosecutors. The destruction

order has been stayed until all appeals are completed. Walker says critics are trying to get the Doe issues into the court of public opinion.

He is absolutely correct. But that’s what elections are all about – the public has the ultimate say in deciding what they think is proper. Yet it’s not the whole story.

In the short run there is the question of whether two conservative members of the state Supreme Court should have recused themselves from participating in the John Doe case. The high court halted the John Doe. Michael Gableman and David Prosser had been backed by the Wisconsin Club for Growth when they ran for their top court positions. Prosser recently retired from the court.

In one of the newly released documents Walker said that “Club for Growth- Wisconsin was key to retaining Justice Prosser.”

The U.S. Supreme Court this week was reviewing a petition to have it review the controversy.

Perhaps the overriding issue in the Wisconsin case is the relationship between a candidate’s own campaign and a separate “issue” campaign organization.

Money to fight the recalls was sought from wealthy individuals

and run through the non-profit Club for Growth. The donors were informed that their names and size of donations would not become public.

In one of the newly released documents Walker asked in an e-mail, did “I send out thank you notes?” to the donors of the private group.

One of the donors to the Club had written a notation on the bottom of his check that read “because Scott Walker asked.”

The Wisconsin case gets to the issue of whether government should be able to require disclosure of all money flowing into political campaigns and, indirectly, whether donations can be limited.

The Guardian US, an arm of the British newspaper of The Guardian, had released the leaked documents. Release of sealed John Doe documents is a crime in Wisconsin.

The State Justice Department is talking about probing the release – and that could keep the issue alive until the next gubernatorial election.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Does Harsdorf care more about children or lead manufacturers?

Recently, The Guardian US, the American version of a British newspaper, acquired and leaked over 1,300 documents related to the recently terminated “John Doe” investigation of Scott Walker’s 2011 recall campaign. These documents paint a shocking picture of systemic corruption and pay-to-play politics through the dark money group Wisconsin Club for Growth, which worked with and supported Republican candidates during the recall. The full Guardian report can be read here: http://bit.ly/2cqWE6r. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, a nonpartisan democracy watchdog group, has a must-read summary: http://www.wisdc.org/op091616. php.

Implicated in the Guardian leaks was our own State Senator Sheila Harsdorf, who, as a member of the Joint Finance Committee, voted in favor of a measure in the 2013-15 budget that retroactively shielded lead manufacturers from lawsuits relating to lead paints.

This measure, introduced just after midnight during the Joint Finance Committee’s last budget meeting, effectively nullified lawsuits brought by 171 children sickened by lead paint. That’s right— Sheila Harsdorf, as a member of the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee, voted to protect lead manufacturers from lawsuits brought by children sickened by lead poisoning.

Now the Guardian US has found out that Harold Simmons, the bil-

YEARS AGO lionaire owner of lead-smelting NL Industries, secretly donated $750,000 to the Republican dark money group Wisconsin Club for Growth during the 2011 and 2012 recall elections. This group spent $9.1 million during the recalls supporting Republicans including Sheila Harsdorf, even producing a television ad accusing Harsdorf’s opponent of “shouting” too much.

So, it seems, after winning her recall, Harsdorf paid off her debt to Harold Simmons and the lead industry by passing favorable legislation for them, even though that legislation denied justice to children subjected to the incredibly harmful effects of lead poisoning.

The lawyer for the 171 children involved in the lawsuits summed up the situation accurately: “What I see is a corrupt morass of government in Wisconsin that has been fueled by corporate money.”

Luckily, this legislation was thrown out by a federal court for violating the Constitution, but this kind of deplorable activity will continue as long as we let corrupt politicians keep their jobs. If Harsdorf thinks it is more important to protect the $14 billion fortune of Harold Simmons than to let the families of poisoned children pursue justice, then I think it’s time for a new District 10 Senator.

Evan Wright Dresser

Highway building

“obsolete, potentially dangerous, and inefficient.”

That building is younger than the County says. Built in 1938 (not 1933), funded partly by the Works Progress Administration, it is a fine example of Art Deco architecture designed by Emiel Klingler, a self-taught architect from rural Amery who went on to become a widely known regional architect in Eau Claire.

This concrete building together with the old brick Courthouse, now the County Museum, give character to Balsam Lake.

This effort to rid the county of this building reminds me of the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., an imposing concrete structure built as the War Department in 1862 during the Civil War. The Eisenhower Administration was determined that the ‘inefficient, obsolete’ building be demolished, but no contractor was willing to tackle those walls at a price the US Government could afford. When Kennedy became President, he asked a friend to recommend what to do since demolition wasn’t practical. Instead, it was decided to keep the building, renovate what needed to be done, and today it stands fifty years later, considered a handsome building – not obsolete at all.

The Highway Building was not built in 1933. Instead, the County Board debated that year whether it could borrow money to continue day-to-day general operations. It was the peak of the Depression.

The County Board is now acting fast to rid our County of that attractive white Highway Building gracing Balsam Lake when you enter from the south. It is now called

JoAnn Hallquist Rural Amery

So long for now

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s I write this, I have two working weeks left before I plan to begin maternity leave. Of course, planning in this case is not an exact science. Babies are at liberty to arrive before or after their due dates, and although the latter is statistically more likely for me as a first-time mother (the first born is often about 10 days “late”), the former is certainly not unheard of.

So here in the office we’ve done our best to devise a plan even though we’re missing specifics on timing.

Jessica Anderson, who will be taking over editing and reporting duties for eight weeks beginning Oct. 10, Editor began coming into the office on Mondays (deadline day) during her sumSuzanne Lindgren mer internship. And after a short post-internship break, she’s back.

She’s been writing more, proofreading the paper, cor-

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recting proofs, submitting invoices, and even preparing the sheriff’s report in the Messenger.

Next week, she’ll begin writing the editorial column. I still hope to be in the office and writing that week, but we thought it would be one way to ease the transition (and make sure the week is covered in the event that I’m not here).

As I noted earlier this year, Anderson has been writing for the Sun and Country Messenger for about two years. She’s routinely covered government news in East Farmington and Marine on St. Croix, and has written several features. Those who have been paying attention will have noticed her byline appearing in the paper even more frequently since June, when she began her internship.

I’ve been doing my best to brief Jessica on evolving local issues, but it’s inevitable that she’ll continue to learn details as she takes over. I know I benefitted SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 6

10 years ago Sept. 27, 2006 • An oriental statue that was taken from The Shed on Cty. Rd. M was returned after a sign was put up asking whover took it to please bring it back.

• Tony Wong is the new parttime chaplain at Osceola Medical Center.

• Adventures Restaurant in Osceola received the Gold Plate Award 2006 from the Best Independent Restaurant Assocation.

• Woody Minar, a local flight instructor, recently gained recognition from the National Assocation of Flight Instructors for earning accreditation as a Master Certified Flight Instruction.

• Osceola students, Colleen Uran, Danielle Bliese and Samanta Roe, trraveled to Ladysmith to particpate in the state pedal tractor pull.

• The St. Croix Falls girls golf team were named conference champions. Members included Brenna Martens, Erin McCormack, Marissa Campeau, Jenny Benoy and Alyson Sullivan.

• The Indianhead Chorus celebrated 50 years in existence.

• The Osceola High School football team remained undefeated in conference at 3-0, setting up a showdown with Amery, also undefeated.

20 years ago Sept. 25, 1996 • Dan “The Common Man” Cole, an on-air personality for KFAN radio, admitted to the theft of golf clubs 20 years ago.

They belonged to former PY’s bar owner Roger Neidermire.

• The Church of St. Joseph in Osceola recently broke ground on a new expansion that will give them needed office space as well as an overflow area.

• Osceola High School homecoming royalty included Mark Kumlien, Tim Elkin, Tim Hoverman, Andy Minnick, King Nate Demulling, Queen Moria Ludvigson, Lindsay Wolter, Holly Dye, Nadia Dullin and Tina Vick.

• Jennifer Morgan of Osceola received an accounting degree from Bemidji State University.

• Rochelle Callin and Tim Schwederske announced their engagement. A Sept. 28 wedding was planned.

• Osceola volleyball suffered its first loss of the season in five sets to Baldwin-Woodville.

They are now 5-1 in the season.

• Osceola football fell behind in the closing minutes of the first half against Durand and couldn’t rebound, losing 25-13.

30 years ago Sept. 30, 1986 • The Osceola Fire Department responded to the Trinity Lutheran Church at 11:30 p.m.

A neon cross caught fire. There was minimal damage to the church.

• Members of the Osceola High School Decathlon team included Kevin Tomfohrde, Jamie Lee, Kim Fahlen, Erica Keezer, Jodi Johnson, Stef Rose, Shaun Olson, Ron Nykanen and Chris Koehler.

The qualifying exam was set for Nov. 12.

• Osceola students enrolled at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire included Carol Brown, Craig Brunclik, Julian Cabreana, Todd Ellingson, Cindy Engelhardt, Connie Engelhardt, Eric Flattum, Kelly Flattum, Mary Johnson, Sarah Montgomery, Seth Montgomery, Aurora Pieper, Ann Rochel, Rochelle Rostamo, Suzann Tinney and Lee Wood.

• Mike Rose of Osceola received a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from University of Wisconsin –Madison.

• Winners in the Punt, Pass and Kick were, 8-9 year olds, Jeremy Jensen, Kyle Palmer, Jeramy Viebrock, Becky Haass, Susie Hofland and Lisa Ellingson. 10-11 year olds were Gina Laux, Leslie Reinhardt, Ian French, Jack Johnson and Jason Ellingson. 12-13 year olds were Ryan Fisher, Jonathon Viebrock and David Getschel.

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AUTUMNFEST: Honoring “frog guy” with creature focus FROM PAGE 1

“He was into fun, funny learning all the time,” said Cole Zrostlik, a former children’s librarian at the SCF Public Library who had worked with Korb on programs such as the amphibian checkout. “And he really went out of his way to do this fun, educational stuff in the community.”

The day’s activities, funded in part by an Arts Midwest ArtsLab grant, include creating suet sculptures to hang from a wishing tree, a monarch story time and mini-car painting (Korb had invited the community to help convert his vehicle into a spotted tree frog in 2013). “(His death) was a sad thing for our community

and we didn’t get a chance to celebrate his life in a way that would really pay him tribute,” Zrostlik said.

“He was such a dynamic person who brought all those people together. …

This project will bring different people together and I think that’s exactly what Randy would want.”

Summed up by St. Croix Falls Library Director Sarah Adams: “It’s a celebration of the change in seasons, the beauty of the valley and the great work Randy did.”

This year’s AutumnFest also includes a Tiny House Expo at Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

See story on page 1.

What: AutumnFest When: Oct. 1 Where: St. Croix Falls Public Library Plaza (unless otherwise noted) Details: 10:30 a.m. Monarch Story Time 11 a.m. Magic Village kids comedy and magic show 2 p.m. Pie eating contest at the Dalles Café and Coffee House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music on the Plaza with DJ Woody McBride, Franconia Sculpture Park wishing tree craft, farmers market, craft booths, face painting, mini car painting and other activities Tiny House Expo: Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore (2201 US Highway 8)

LINDGREN: Sun will be in good hands when Lindgren’s baby comes FROM PAGE 5

from reader guidance and input when I started (and I still do) — so don’t hesitate to send her story ideas or call with a bit of background on an ongoing issue.

Although I’m planning on working through Oct. 7, I find comfort knowing that even if “delivery day” were to come early, the staff here is more than equipped to

handle the paper in my absence.

Carrie Larson and Eric Buelow, our layout pros (among the many other things they do), will put together the paper as usual. Barb Wetzel, our amazing copy editor, will continue to put her high standards to work in proofreading and editing. Teresa Holmdahl and Lucas Priestly will keep the paper alive by selling ad space.

With the exception of our staff’s

NOTICE TOWN OF OSCEOLA TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, October 4, 2016 7:00 P.M. • Town Hall, 516 East Ave. North, Dresser WI Meeting agenda items include the following matters for discussion and possible action by the Town Board in Open Session: • Cronick Lot Division Located at 2209 75th Ave. in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼, Sec 29/T33N/R18W, Town of Osceola • Resolution 16-06 Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning Delinquent Special Assessments & Charges • Operator License Request • Resolution 16-07 to Reallocate Funds Between Budget Categories • 2016 Road Work This is a complimentary notice. A complete agenda is posted at the Town Hall, Dresser Post Office, First National Community Bank and on the Town’s website at www.townofosceola.com.

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So even though I’ll be here a bit longer, I’ll say farewell now. See you in December.

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

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WEEKLY MEDITATION To the saints…

BY PASTOR ALAN BURESH PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

It seems to us generally that spring is the season of love; Valentine’s Day and blooming life and flowers and warm breezes all lend themselves to new love. But the folks that know about these things finally say that we fall in love far more often in the fall. Cooling temperatures and looming winter winds and har-

vests full beget love more than all the rest.

Fall. Corn fields brown naturally and ears begin to droop, turn down.

Leaves fall and trees brace for snow. And we, in harvest and in plenty, we feast and give thanks.

See, I think that is why we fall in love – it is the 2nd breath of thanks – giving. We are grateful in the days of harvest, and so we lift our eyes in thanksgiving … and so, loved, we find then our-

selves loving.

There is this sense in faith that eating is always a basic form of worship; there is fundamental recognition of giver and receiver; of Creator and creation; of God and human and so of the one who provides and we who are grateful to take and eat. See, this is worship, a transaction between us and Creator. God gives and we give back thanks and praise.

But that is not then

the end of it. Thankfulness recognizes then the need to share – it is not ours first or finally, but granted us for the sake of giving some away. We give thanks and then we love; then we are generous with the stuff of ourselves as a gift … which really is love. We fall in love in the fall because we are first grateful for the benevolence of our God. It is the natural rhythm of fall, the usual order throughout the

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ages as peoples everywhere celebrate harvest and feasting with gathering and celebrations. We dance and sing and pray.

And then we love.

The only way we fail in this if we fail the first thing – if we think the bounty is caused, brought about by our own doing.

Then thanks-giving is

replaced by self-congratulations and love is then replaced by pride, hedonism. Worship ceases and falls silent on the lips of those who have decided they are all in all. So does thanksgiving. So does love.

Fall is here. Be thankful. Be grateful. Be loving.

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James Edward Stewart James Edward Stewart of Osceola, died at his home Sept. 20, 2016. He was 62.

Jim was born the son of C Carl and Faye (Bearden) S Stewart on July 22, 1954 in L Little Rock, Ark.. The famiily moved to Racine, Wis., w where Jim was raised and g graduated from Racine H High School. After high sschool, Jim joined the U.S. M Marine Corps.

On Sept. 15, 1979, he marrried Rhonda Backstrom iin Fall Creek, Wis. They m moved to rural Osceola in 11984.

Jim worked as a service manager for All Weather Roof in Minneapolis for over 35 years retiring in 2012.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four-wheeler, and going for walks with his dogs. Jim was a hard-working, quiet, conservative man who was generous and caring and always greeted you with a smile.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Stewart; wife, Rhonda Stewart; and brother, Victor Stewart.

Jim is survived by his children, Amber Stewart and Jesse (Terena) Stewart; grandson, Ryan Herbert; mother, Faye Stewart; step-mother, Gail Stewart; siblings, Kenneth Stewart, Terri Leslie, Kim Criner:

special friend, Sharon Frauenholtz; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Sept. 24 at West Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Osceola. Interment in West Immanuel Cemetery. Arrangements by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

Cliff Gilbertson Cliff Gilbertson died unexpectedly Sept. 20, 2016.

He was 62.

Cliff lived each day with a witty sense of humor, a passion for the outdoors a and an unwavering love ffor his Green Bay Packe ers. Cliff’s clever jokes and h his generous heart will be g greatly missed by all who lloved him.

He was preceded in death b by his father, Leslie Gilbe ertson.

He is survived by the u unconditional love of his b beloved wife, Dorothy ((Dottie); daughter, Alisha; m mother, Jacqueline Kidd a and sister, Cindy Marum.

A celebration of Cliff’s life will be Oct. 1 at noon at Woodhill Bar & Grill, 2394 State Road 35, Osceola.

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

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

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———————— 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fellowship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Mass at 11a.m.

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

SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Rev. Rexford D. Brandt SUNDAY: Worship Services, 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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EXPO: Habitat for Humanity to feature tiny houses in St. Croix Falls FROM PAGE 1

“The Wild Rivers Retreat is a unique project crafted specially for our Tiny House Expo,” said Jennifer Johnson, president and executive director of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity.

“The Retreat has been built entirely by dedicated Habitat volunteers in warehouse space donated by Straus Knitting Mills, using materials that have either been donated or repurposed to save them from the dumpster.”

The Retreat has repurposed cork paneling on one wall with alder wood paneling throughout, a decorative center window, electrical outlets, lights and exterior floodlights, a bay window area for storage and kitchenette cabinets with countertop.

Anderson Towing of Grantsburg transported the Retreat from the warehouse space to the St. Croix Falls ReStore where the upper level loft and roof were finished with wood paneling, a vaulted ceiling and weathered beams.

The Retreat doesn’t quite qualify as a tiny home itself, since it’s not plumbed and does not contain a bathroom.

“This is a terrific opportunity for someone to purchase a unique structure that would

make a great hunting shack or fish house, playhouse or quick getaway for the back yard,” Johnson explained.

Information about the online auction is expected to be posted on the organization’s website, www.wildrivershabitat.org before the expo.

Proceeds from free-will admission donations and the auction of the Retreat will benefit the organization’s efforts to fight poverty.

“Across Wisconsin, 42 percent of households struggle to afford basic necessities including decent housing,” Johnson said.

“By providing a hand up not a hand out, Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity helps qualified individuals and families with critical home repairs, neighborhood revitalization projects and new home construction. Habitat participants provide sweat equity and pay an interest-free mortgage or loan following completion of the project. Unlike conventional financing, Habitat mortgages and loans are based on the individual’s ability to pay. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is helping build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.”

What: Tiny House Expo at AutumnFest When: Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore (2201 US Highway 8) Details: Proceeds from the free will admission go to Habitat for Humanity Speakers — Oct. 1 10 a.m. Emily Gerde will speak about her family’s decision to live in a tiny home 12 p.m. Kim Kasl will talk about parenting in a tiny home and living minimally as a family in a consumer culture 4 p.m. Tiny house builder Jim Wilkins will talk about tiny green cabins Speakers — Oct. 2 11 a.m. B.A. Norrgard will speak about her vision for urban tiny home communities 12:30 p.m. Ben Barthell will talk about creating an off-grid tiny home

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Mondor finishes fourth

Samantha Mondor from Osceola finished fourth at the National Pedal Tractor Pull held at the Corn Palace Sept.

24 in Mitchell, S.D.

Award-winning river researcher to speak at River Association gathering The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) and Northland College will host a river-inspired evening with Dr. Kurt Fausch on Oct. 17.

The public, SCRA members and volunteers are invited to attend the event to hear Dr. Faus-

ch speak on the value of rivers for fish, plant and animal life, and humans.

Dr. Fausch recently won the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award for his book, “For the Love of Rivers: A Scientist’s Journey.”

Kurt Fausch is a pro-

HARVEST DINNER

Monday, October 3 • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2355 Clark Road, Dresser (1/2 mile NW of Dresser) 715-755-2515 • www.plcdresser.org

MENU: Ham, Baked Potatoes, Squash, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, Relishes, Dessert and Beverage COST: Adults: $10.00 • 5-11 $5.00 4 & Under Free • Take-outs Available

fessor in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University, where he has taught for 35 years. His research collaborations in stream fish ecology and conservation have taken him throughout Colorado and the West, and worldwide, including to Hokkaido in northern Japan. His experiences were chronicled in the PBS documentary “RiverWebs,” and the recent book “For

the Love of Rivers.” He has received lifetime achievement awards from the American Fisheries Society, the World Council of Fisheries Societies, and his two alma maters, and served as the acting director of the graduate degree program in ecology at Colorado State University.

This annual Fall Gathering event will include recognition of SCRA and National Park Service volunteers, and an

Open Tues. & Wed. 3-6 p.m. • Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. NOW THROUGH HALLOWEEN

• PUMPKINS • GOURDS • SQUASH • HONEY • POPCORN • PETTING ZOO

2277 40th Ave. • Osceola, WI 715-294-3752 www.NeumannFarms.com

The St. Croix ArtBarn presents:

Mother,

Can I Please Stop Knitting?

St

• KNITTING • CROCHETING • WET FELTING 9:30 a.m.

• VINTAGE SOCK MACHINE 10:30 a.m.

• SPINNING All Day • WEAVING • NEEDLE FELTING 1 p.m.

announcement of the winner of the Centennial Paddle Challenge (stcroixr iver a s s o ci at ion . org/centennial-paddle-challenge).

Tickets are $20 per person.

Proceeds support the St. Croix River Association’s mission to protect, restore, and celebrate the St. Croix River and its watershed.

For the Love of Rivers: An evening with Dr. Kurt Fausch When: Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Marine Village Hall (121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix) Details: Tickets, $20. Register by oct. 10 at stcroixriverassociation.org/event/ for-the-love-of-rivers.

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY! The Zion Pie & Ice Cream Booth had another good year at the Osceola Fair. We will be donating the proceeds to Christian Community Homes for awnings for shade, and also to the fund for a new ambulance.

Thank you to all who made this happen: the people who baked the pies - including the ladies from Trinity, everyone who worked shifts in the booth, those who helped set up and clean up, donated money to make extra pies, organized the parade route, etc.

Also, thanks to the local businesses who helped: Dick’s Fresh Market, The Looking Glass, Potting’s Bar, MidwestOne Bank, Crystal Ball Farms, Frontier Ag & Turf, and Thrivent Financial.

Thanks to the Community for your support!

The Fair Booth Committee Dave & Clare Steffen

Oct. 1 & 2, at 7PM Oc $12 general admission $10 seniors $8 students & kids Includes a hot drink Draw Drawing for a pair of hand knit mittens

A musical re view: sso ong n s and stori es off k itting duri kn ng WW WIII

Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit Amet

Poor little Gertie is finally badgered into learning to knit, with encouragement from her Mom, sisters, and the local knitting club.

Put on your woolies and join us for music & fun!

www.stcroixartbarn.org The big red barn with the new blue roof in Osceola, WI

Pork & Turkey Dinner Roast Pork & Turkey, Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Coleslaw, Desserts, Coffee, Milk, Lemonade

l Wil Free ation Don

Saturday, Oct. 1 Serving 4 to 7 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church of Garfield Cty. Rd. F, 1 mile east of Hwy. 65 Phone 715-268-9577 www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com

Come worship with us on Sundays!

9:30 a.m. Church Service • 10:30 a.m. Fellowship

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Plea deal reached in Polk County Government bomb threat

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A plea deal was reached Wed., Sept. 14 in the case of 28-year-old David Strenke of Luck. Strenke was charged with felony bomb scares last March after an incident involving a caller who had dialed Polk County dispatch and claimed he had placed as explosive device in every government building, which would be detonated if Anthony Lascala was not released from the jail.

The March 22 threat interrupted government operations throughout Polk County, closing county offices and court proceedings for the remainder of the day.

Further details came to light after initial charges against Strenke were filed, another case was made against 32-yearold David Talbot of Wyoming, Minn.

In the complaint filed against Talbot, Strenke told police that he handed his phone to Talbot who was identified as the voice of the threat. According to the complaint, witnesses reported that they overheard Talbot talking about making the threat over fears that a female acquaintance would be going to jail if she ended up meeting with her agent. Witnesses also reported that Talbot used the name ‘Anthony Lascala’ because he was the only one in jail that Talbot knew.

Talbot also admitted that after the call was made, he broke the phone and threw it out a window.

During Wednesday’s hearing, Strenke pled no contest to amended charges of ‘Attempted Bomb Scares, Party To a Crime’ (PTAC). The amended charges will no longer be a class I felony, but rather a class A misdemeanor. Instead of a possible 3 ½ years, Strenke’s maximum penalty is now reduced to a maximum of nine months in jail and $10,000 in fines.

He’s scheduled for sentencing on November 14.

David Talbot was formally charged in May. He is in custody awaiting court proceedings.

Luck man arrested for fifth OWI Moving a street barricade on Saturday night of F Fall Festival e ended with a charge of operating w while intoxic cated (OWI) f for a Luck m man.

Higgins According

to police reports, Shaun Higgins, 45, of Luck was observed moving a barricade that was placed across Central St. in Amery at just before 9 p.m. Higgins was seeking to leave the barricaded area and was stopped by an Amery police officer.

The officer noted a “strong odor of intoxicants” coming from Higgins’ vehicle and asked him to perform field sobriety tests. Higgins failed the test and voluntarily provided a preliminary breath test of .172.

After checking with dispatch, the officer learned that Higgins had four prior charges of OWI. After a stop at the Amery Hospital for a blood draw, Higgins was transported to the jail.

Milltown man arrested for seventh OWI A Milltown man’s driving without a driver’s license led to his arrest Sept. 12 for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), s seventh off fense.

According t police reto p ports, Chad H Holter, 45, o Milltown of Holter w was observed by a police officer getting into a truck and driving away from a Milltown gas station. Holter was stopped a few blocks from the station by the officer, who commented in the report that the smell of intoxicants could be smelled from the rear bumper of Holter’s truck.

Holter told the officer that he had “a couple beers” before failing field sobriety tests.

Polk County Dispatch informed the officer that Holter’s license was revoked for his failure to comply from an earlier alcohol related incident.

Holter voluntarily provided a breath sample of .22, and was arrested.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department September 9, 2016 Jessica M. Hagen, 29, Amery was arrested on September 12 for a probation hold and possession of marijuana.

Thomas J. Mauer, 32, Milltown was arrested on September 12 for a felony failure-to-appear warrant.

James L. Anderson, 40, Clear Lake was arrested on September 12 for a probation hold.

Charles R. Bentley, 25, Milltown was arrested on September 14 for a probation hold.

Juan F. Nevarez, 25, Luck was arrested on September 15 for a Clark County warrant.

Dezra J. Tanner, 32, St. Croix Falls was arrested on September 15 for a probation hold.

Cory T. Peasley, 30, Grantsburg was arrested

on September 17 for a probation hold.

Daryl J. Merrill, 27, Luck was arrested on September 17 for a DOC warrant.

Ricky A. Mosay, 26, Luck was arrested on September 17 for a probation warrant.

Chad M. Holter, 45, Milltown was arrested on September 12 for OWI 7th, PAC 7th, and Operating After Revocation (alcohol related).

Greg J. Neva, 55, Turtle Lake was arrested on September 16 for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (3rd offense).

Shaun P. Higgins, 45, Luck was arrested on September 17 for OWI 5th.

Jeremy A. Frendt, 40, Luck was arrested on September 12 for possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Neil A. Bracht II, 26, Milltown was arrested on September 13 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of an illegally obtained prescription.

Jonathan D. Bauerfield, 21, Clear Lake was arrested on September 14 for fleeing, bail jumping, and probation hold.

Matthew M. Ostenson, 46, Amery was arrested on September 14 for disorderly conduct.

Donovan D. Nickell, 23, Clear Lake was arrested on September 14 for felony fleeing.

Angela M. Severson, 32, Luck was arrested on September 17 for a Polk County warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Brian S. Menter, 44, Amery was arrested on September 17 for disorderly conduct.

Daniel C. Bush, 29, Osceola was arrested on September 18 for obstructing an officer, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft.

Nicole L. Root, 24, Hammond was arrested on September 18 for domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct, and damage to property.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Sept. 13, 2016 James W. Allen, 38, Minneapolis, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $152.55.

Taylor M. Alseth, 18, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Heather J. Anderson Claussen, 18, Forest Lake, MN, operate motorboat without valid safety certificate – person born after 1/1/1989, $162.70.

Stephanie J. Atwood, 27, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Ramprekash Balgobin, 24, Balsam Lake, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Teresa E. Ball, 20,

Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Kristina J. Ballard, 43, Houlton, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Jeremy J. Barnett, 29, Inver Grove Heights, MN, jet ski within 100 ft. of motorboat/skier, $175.30.

Zachery R. Baxter, 22, Balsam Lake, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Josh D. Berger, 33, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Gary L. Berhow, 62, Boyceville, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Bettendorf Transfer and Excavating, Inc., River Falls, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits, $750.

Dean E. Bierbrauer, 26, Dresser, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Karrie L. Bies, 49, Amery, rehabilitate wild animals without license, $338.50; ATV-operation by minor, $162.70.

Christopher L. Blattner, 19, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Louis M. Blevins, 25, Mendota Heights, MN, personal watercraft – operate without flotation device, $162.70.

Edwin W. Boyd, 27, Grantsburg, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, $150.10.

Angela E. Brandt, 36, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Denver D. Brown, 20, Coon Rapids, MN, exceeding 25 speed limit in state park, $187.90.

Dallas D. Brown, 29, Taylors Falls, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Daniel C. Bush, 29, St. Paul, MN, operating left of center line, $213.10; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Austin J. Chaffin, 17, Maple Grove, MN, entering unauthorized closed area, $175.30.

Katherine M. Cross, 33, St. Croix Falls, fail to yield while making left turn (resulting in bodily harm), $289.50.

Anthony T. Dagestad, 26, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vent/side window excessive tinting, $175.30; fail to properly maintain exhaust system, $175.30.

Melissa M. Diers-Leske, 25, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Scott M. Dreyling, 45, Cottage Grove, MN, operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Zachary J. Edgell, 23, Centuria, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Amy L. Eggert, 47,

Clear Lake, operate ATV or UTV without required headgear, $150.10.

Alan T. Elfert, 43, Stillwater, MN, operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30.

Equipment Transport Sand and Gravel Inc., Forest Lake, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Mark G. Erickson, 50, Osceola, operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Nicholas W. Filkins, 18, Clayton, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Nicholas J. Fritzke, 33, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jarod A. Glovka, 18, Luck, exceeding speed zones (35-39 mph), $358.

Sarah J. Gorman, 19, Red Wing, MN, jet ski-violate, slow-no wake requirement, $187.90.

Michael B. Hackler, 44, Stanchfield, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Michale Foulk, non-registration, $175.30.

Jeffrey J. Haley, 52, Osceola, possession of illegal size fish, $249.15.

Joshua J. Handrahan, 29, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Adam C. Hoffman, 20, Apple Valley, MN, jet ski-violate, slow-no wake requirement, $187.90.

Cole M. House, 22, St. Croix Falls, illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, $150.10.

Patrick S. Jackson, 60, Jim Falls, possess fish 25% or less over bag limit, $286.75.

Jacob S. Johnson, 22, Amery, speeding in 55 moh zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Justin L. Joles, 33, Wisconsin Dells, vehicle equipment violations – Group 1, $238.30; vehicle equipment violations – Group 3, $175.30; violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $687.30.

Jason M. Jordahl, 24, Gilbert, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

Benjamin J. Julik, 35, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50; operating while revoked (for-

feiture 1st), $200.50.

Klingberg Trucking Inc., Jordan, MN, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $302.24.

John A. Kopkin, 21, Rochester, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Mark L. Kuether, 43, Forest Lake, MN, operate boat without valid certificate number, $200.50.

Kelly J. Larson, 35, Amery, shoot protected birds and animals, $303.30; possess live captive wild animal without license, $539.50.

Lindell Excavating, Scandia, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Joseph Lopez, 20, Bloomington, CA, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Hali A. Lundquist, 23, Amery, fish without license – R, $190.70.

Roberta J. Mallery-Christiansen, 38, Osceola, operating left of center line, $213.10.

Alisha L. Manke, 23, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Roger G. McKee, 74, Webster, FYR to pedestrian, bicyclist or EPAMD, $326.50.

Megan S. Mensen, 20, Andover, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

William E. Mezzano, 33, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Coleton J.M. Mitthun, 24, Pine City, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

James E. Monette, 51, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kendra D. Mosay-Buck, 19, Balsam Lake, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Barbara J. Murphy, 56, Ellsworth, operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30.

Lisabeth M. Myhre, 56, Woodbury, MN, operate motorboat without valid safety certificate – person born after 1/1/1989, $162.70.

Joseph A. Myran, 20, Eagan, MN, jet ski-violate slow-no wake requirement, $187.90.

Timothy S. Nelson, 25, SEE RECORDS, PAGE 25

About the crime stories

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

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

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

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

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

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Foxtail Farm tests winter CSA market

BY DAVE ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With the consistently increasing popularity of locally grown, organic foods, some Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms are testing new and quite different marketing models in an effort to step out from the crowded supply chain. Foxtail Farm owners Paul and Chris Burkhouse are selling their produce to about 250 members from late October through April, exactly the time period when most CSAs have finished their summer season and are planning for the next.

In October and November, Foxtail customers receive mostly fresh vegetables – like broccoli, radishes, spinach, kale and other greens that come right out of the ground including from inside hoop houses. And they receive root vegetables all winter long, including potatoes, onions, garlic and carrots that are stored in root cellars – temperature and humidity controlled rooms in the lower level of Foxtail’s barn.

More than half of the produce is called “value-added” – soups, pickles, salsa, pesto, spreads and much more that are made primarily with Fox-

tail vegetables and prepared in the on-farm, licensed commercial kitchen. Some of the value-added products are frozen vegetables much like you would get in the frozen foods section of the co-op or grocery store including green beans, summer and winter squash, roasted tomatoes and sweet corn, except that Foxtail improves the preservation with vacuum packing. Plus it’s really local – Osceola grown, not California. There are also dill pickles, sauerkraut and kim chi (a Korean vegetable mix), all pickled using traditional fermentation methods. The customers get not only a taste outside of the usual grocery store fare, but a healthy dose of probiotics – natural organisms in fermented foods that aid in digestion by enhancing the natural micro biome in our digestive systems.

While the eight-delivery winter season is more relaxed than the 18-to-20-delivery, non-stop, breakneck summer seasons they worked for 18 years, Paul and Chris are constantly dealing with the logistical challenges and expenses of coordinating the harvest, processing, and storage of the vegetables and value-added products. All of the processing work is done by hand or using

small capacity equipment, so while they prepare and can 250+ pints of salsa at a time, it takes a full day of prep work by two or three people, plus another few hours for canning it in a giant hot water bath. This is far from highly automated large-scale packing, although the “retail” value and the associated costs have to be somewhat competitive with the “big guys” and that isn’t easy. It’s real live people handling and inspecting each piece of produce, slicing, chopping, grating, cooking it and then packaging it.

The changing market conditions being experienced by most, if not all CSA farmers, are also part of Chris and Paul’s life and business planning.

For most of their 25 years in farming, they have employed interns and apprentices – usually young, aspiring farmers who want to learn from them, and many have started their own farms. This seemingly successful arrangement has led to more options for customers including the very rapid increase in numbers of CSA farmers and farmers markets with almost grocery-store-like product choices. Natural foods co-ops have also increased in numbers and even conventional grocery stores carry a much

larger selection of fresh and processed organic produce.

With large national and multi-national food companies getting into the organic market, there are also a lot of processed (including heat and eat) items available, although most is not even regional much less local. Frozen, organic strawberries are in a local store, but turned out to be from Turkey!

The traditional CSA offering is by far a better deal on price, and is days fresher, but convenience and speed are important to more people, so Foxtail’s value-added processed foods are appealing. Vegetable farming requires constant attention to everything encountered in any business, plus weather, insects, soil chemistry and more and more, presenting customers with products that they like eating, can store and prepare easily, and are affordable.

Paul and Chris also are thinking about where they’ll be in 20, or even just 10 years.

Vegetable farming is hard physical work and a 60 year old isn’t going to be able to do the work as easily as when he or she was 25. Tolerating aches, pains and injuries are part of the daily routine. Paul has half-jokingly said that an O.F.F. (Old Farts Farm) is part of his plan – a sort of as-

sisted living arrangement for old farmers who want to stay on the farm and do what they love, “but with someone there to change my diapers.”

Paul also teaches a sustainable agriculture class every fall semester at the University of Minnesota and thinks about the possibility of teaching more and limiting farming to lighter work and a more manageable season – maybe two short seasons in early spring and late fall.

Chris hopes to keep farming as long as she is able. In 10 or 20 years, Chris and Paul may still appear somewhat hippy-ish to some, sustained by good food, good spirit, and their ever-present belief in more just and sustainable farming and distribution systems.

For more information about Foxtail Farm and the winter CSA, call 715-294-1762 or contact Chris or Paul via their website at www.foxtailcsa.com.

This is the first of five articles profiling the Community Supported Agriculture farmers who live and farm on 280th Street (River Road) in East Farmington. The writer is a part-time, seasonal employee of Foxtail Farm.

BIRTHS

ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Sept. 7, 2016: A boy, Tris Arthur Olson, weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces, to Kelly and Adam Olson, Frederic.

Sept. 8, 2016: Twin girls, Teal Elizabeth Fisk, weighing 5 pounds 11 ounces, and Tatum Larayne Fisk, weighing 5 pounds 3 ounces, to Alicia and Matthew Fisk, St. Croix Falls.

Sept. 9, 2016: A boy, Joshua Louis Hansen, weighing 9 pounds 5 ounces, to Jennifer and Richard Hansen, Shafer, Minn.

Sept. 12, 2016: A girl, Lorelei Everly Newton,

weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces, to Shelby Post and Seth Newton, Lindstrom, Minn.

Sept. 13, 2016: A girl, Isabel Elizabeth Lutz, weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces, to Renee and Cole Lutz, Milltown.

Sept. 18, 2016: A boy, Leland Eugene Songetay, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces, to Summer Songetay, Danbury.

Sept. 18, 2016: A boy, Declan Allan Burgus, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, to Courtney Warner and Tony Burgus, Centuria.

Sept. 20, 2016: A boy, John Gerald Bell IV, weighing 9 pounds 5 ounces, to Danielle and

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OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin Sept. 6, 2016: A boy, Ryker Joseph Schachtner, weighing 10 pounds to Dawn and Travis Schachtner, Somerset.

Sept. 10, 2016: A boy, Jamison Scott Gerald Severson, weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce, to Tonya and Scott Severson, Lindstrom, Minn.

Sept. 21, 2016: A girl, Abigail Kristine Niemela, weighing 8 pounds 5.9 ounces, to Marja Liisa and Nathan Niemela, Lindstrom, Minn.

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Meet Friends and learn more about the organization at 6 p.m. followed by a special program at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Ice Age Center.

Guest speaker Derek Anderson, with the Minnesota DNR, will share beautiful photos of the flora of Interstate Park.

Anderson completed a two-year inventory of the plants of the park and recorded 652 different species and dis-

covered 59 new county records.

Join the Friends at the Ice Age Center for Derek’s presentation, “Adventures and Discoveries in My Backyard.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the Friends of Interstate Park, and to learn about the diversity of the flora of the park. Everyone is welcome to this event!

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on Hwy 35 just 1/2 mile south of Hwy 8. For more information about the evening call Julie at 715-483-3747.

CROIXLAND LEATHER WORKS

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Raska Services The Sun Village of Osceola Osceola Police Dept.

OMC Copy Shop Robyn Foster Ronelle Rixmann And all who attended our 20th Anniversary Party.

HARMONY Saturday October 8th 2:00pm and 7:00pm Amery High School Auditorium

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Sue Gerlach to serve as vice chair of St. Croix Valley Foundation

The St. Croix Valley Foundation elected a new slate of officers and welcomed five new members to their board at their annual meeting Sept. 13 in Hudson.

The new chairperson of the foundation is Steve Schroeder of River Falls. Schroeder, an actuary, served on the River Falls Community Foundation and Hudson Community Foundation boards for years before joining the St. Croix Valley Foundation board in 2013.

Susan Gerlach, Director of the Osceola Community Health Foundation, will serve as vice chair. She will also chair the human resources committee.

Rounding out the slate of officers are: Chris Galvin (Woodbury), finance vice president at Andersen Corp. and Dennis Duerst (Hudson), president of 3M Investment Management Corporation and Director of 3M’s Benefit Funds Investment Department, will serve as co-chairs of the foundation’s finance and investment committee; Heather McAbee (Woodville), vice president of Bremer Bank and Linda Skoglund (Somerset), owner of JA Counter, will serve as co-chairs

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of the development and marketing committee; Andy Kass of Stillwater will continue as chair of the foundation’s grants and programs committee; and Katrina Larsen, assistant vice chancellor for international education at the Hudson campus of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, is a returning board member who will serve as the chair of the audit and oversight committee.

Board members new this year include: Doug Geissler, owner of Doug Geissler CPA in River Falls; Dr. Gary Kelsey, educator and organizational consultant from Woodbury; Mike Pepin, Biermaier Financial Management in River Falls; and Dr. Judy Fre-

und, retired educator from Hudson.

Board members retiring from the St. Croix Valley Foundation after nine years on the board include: former Board Chair Marty Harding of Chisago City; former Board Chair Steve Wilcox of Hudson; Jim Lutiger of Hudson; and Ann Brookman of Lake Elmo.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation was founded 20 years ago by far-sighted community leaders on both sides of the St. Croix River. Its purpose is to increase philanthropy in the valley by helping people leave a legacy; and by increasing the quality of life for all people who live and work in this region. It has ten affiliate foundations under its umbrella, including Amery Area Community Foundation, Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation, Hudson Community Foundation, Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation, New Richmond Area Community Foundation, Northwest Alliance Community Foundation, Prescott Foundation, River Falls Community Foundation, Somerset Community Foundation and the Stillwater Area Foundation.

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Falls Bluff Loop Trailhead construction

Volunteers associated with local Boy Scout troop 131 helped build a bridge at the new Falls Bluff Loop Trailhead behind the Osceola BP. Pictured: Gordy Wyman, Jace Wyman, Charlie Jacobs(behind Jace), Steve Jacobs, Mark Schadt and Will Jacobs on the bridge.

Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during National Preparedness Month The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to give blood and platelets this fall to help restock the shelves following a significant summer shortage to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need.

Through the first two weeks of September, the Red Cross is down more

than 10,000 donations from what is needed to replenish the blood supply and be prepared for emergencies large and small.

Here are some upcoming opportunities: Milltown: Oct. 4 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Amery Oct. 10 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Our Savior Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St.

Osceola Oct. 10 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Hope E. Free Church, 933 248th St.

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St. Croix Falls kids read for a cause

The St. Croix Elementary School Saints read a lot this summer. Many got sponsors who gave them a penny a minute for reading. The money raised was donated to the SCF Public Library, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or the National Humane Society. Together the Saints Readers raised over $600! Those who met the challenge of reading 2016 minutes earned “Book Bucks,” a coupon for an ice cream cone at Valley Sweets, a kid’s meal at Subway, and a chance to win a Kindle Fire.

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Croixland anniversary

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REGULAR MEETINGS

REGULAR MEETINGS

OSCEOLA TOPS NO. 514 - Trinity Lutheran Church.

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

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

MOTHER, Can I Please Stop Knitting at St. Croix ArtBarn, 7 p.m.

A L L Y O U C A N E AT BREAKFAST at Dresser VFW, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OHS/SCF GOLF Sectionals.

OHS SOCCER vs. Cumberland.

OHS TENNIS regional at Baldwin/Woodville.

OSCEOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY meeting, 7 p.m, Osceola Medial Center.

OHS/SCF CROSS COUNTRY at Amery.

OHS VOLLEYBALL vs.

Ellsworth.

SCF VOLLEYBALL vs.

Unity.

MEDICARE 101 to be discussed at Osceola Medical Center, 6:30 p.m.

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CHICKEN DINNER at Bethany Lutheran Church, Star Prairie, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free will offering.

ST. CROIX RIVER Association fall gathering at Marine Viillage Hall, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is a fee.

CROSS COUNTRY meet at St. Croix Falls.

STATE GOLF OHS VOLLEYBALL at New Richmond.

SCF VOLLEYBALL at Frederic.

SOCCER REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL

OHS CROSS COUNTRY at New Richmond.

SCF VOLLEYBALL at Amery.

FIBERFEST at St. Croix ArtBarn, Osceola, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MOTHER, Can I Please Stop Knitting at St. Croix ArtBarn, 7 p.m.

OHS TENNIS subsectionals.

FINANCIAL PEACE at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, 6 p.m., nine sessions.

OSCEOLA SENIIOR Citizens will meet for noon potluck at Third Ave. Apartments.

OHS SOCCER at Baldwin/Woodville.

OHS TENNIS subsectionals.

OHS VOLLEYBALL at St. Croix Central.

SCF VOLLEYBALL vs.

Webster.

OHS FOOTBALL at St. Croix Central.

SCF FOOTBALL vs. Unity.

OHS SOCCER vs. New Richmond.

FALL BASKET AND PIE SALE at Good Samaritan in St. Croix Falls, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

. 581 :$/. WR ÀJKW lymphedema at Osceola Intermediate School. www.WILymphWalk.com.

APPLE PUMPKIN Festival in Dresser, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FINANCIAL PEACE at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, 6 p.m., nine sessions.

OHS CROSS COUNTRY Invitational.

OHS SOCCER vs. Barron.

TENNIS INDIVIDUAL STATE SCF VOLLEYBALL vs.

Grantsburg.

OHS FOOTBALL vs. Ellsworth.

SCF FOOTBALL vs. Flambeau.

TENNIS INDIVIDUAL STATE

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FINANCIAL PEACE at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, 6 p.m., nine sessions.

SOCCER REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL

OHS CROSS COUNTRY sectional at UW-Barron Campus.

FOOTBALL LEVEL 1 PLAYOFFS STATE TENNIS

STATE TENNIS VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL

FINANCIAL PEACE at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, 6 p.m., nine sessions.

SOCCER SECTIONAL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL

FOOTBALL LEVEL 2 PLAYOFFS

STATE CROSS COUNTRY SOCCER SECTIONAL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL

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Osceola Homecoming this week

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Madison Roemhild and Diego Lowney were crowned Osceola High School Homecoming King and Queen on Sunday.

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Homecoming activities, including hall decorations, have begun at Osceola High School.

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Several activities are planned for Osceola Homecoming including 8-base kickball which was held on Sunday.

Discovery Center to feature library of the 21st Century

Mill Pond Learning Foundation and the “Inspire: Building a Center of Discovery Campaign” rolled out more details about the innovations, technology and ready access the new Mill Pond Discovery Center will provide to present and future library patrons at an event held at Mill Pond Park on August 31.

Guest were invited to hear first-hand how libraries are transforming – not declining, as is a common misperception, but gearing up to address today’s fast-paced world and changing needs.

The 21st Century Library – the library that is planned for the Discovery Center – promises to be broader in scope, with expanded services and accessibility, increased technology, and with innovations, resources and activities for more people of varying interests, needs and lifestyles.

Featured speaker Jon Mark Bolthouse, Direc-

tor of the Fond Du Lac (WI) Public Library and recognized authority on the evolution of libraries, aptly described the vision of Osceola’s Discovery Center Library citing concrete examples of how his library and others are reaching out to serve their communities in new and exciting ways, for young and old alike.

Bolthouse captured the imagination of the large audience by sharing a quote from national library consultant Joan Frye Williams: “The Library of the Future is no longer a grocery store; it’s a kitchen.”

What used to be a place to “shop” for resources and information, is now a place where people can gather and create, teach and learn, use new tools, build and make things, share knowledge and interact with one another.

In Fond du Lac, according to Bolthouse, area residents are invited to

“come discover your passion” at the transformed library and newly opened Idea Studio where “Makers Think and Do” – using equipment such as 3D printers, laser engravers, high tech sewing machines and digital recorders.

Osceola Library Director Kelly McBride and her staff added to the evening’s program by inviting guests to tour the current facility – which serves so many despite its size and accessibility limitations – and take part in a “green screen photo op” to the delight of all.

Mark Kravik, Building a Center of Discovery Campaign Chair, thanked the audience for coming and stressed the importance of the project.

“Our community will benefit from the Discovery Center in so many ways – seniors, teens, young families, businesses and organizations will all have a place to gather,

Early in-person voting underway in Wisconsin Early in-person voting is underway in Wisconsin.

Voting began Monday in Wisconsin Rapids. The city clerk’s office said about 25 people had cast ballots as of late Monday afternoon. Early voting is set to get underway on Sept. 26 in Madison and Milwaukee, the state’s two largest cities.

Republicans passed laws in 2011 and 2014 restricting early in-person voting to the 10 weekdays between the third Monday before the election and the Friday imme-

diately preceding it.

U.S. District Judge James Peterson struck down the limitations in July as part of a broad ruling invalidating a number of Republican-authored election laws, saying the restrictions on early in-person voting created a burden on voters and no weekend voting intentionally discriminates against Democratic-leaning black people in Milwaukee.

Now the only restriction on early in-person voting is it can’t occur on the Monday before the election.

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Library Director Kelly McBride introduced guest speaker Jon Mark Bolthouse, library director and director of the Idea Studio in Fond du Lac, Wis. More than 50 area residents came to hear about ideas and innovations slated for the new Discovery Center.

learn and interact.

“It’s good to hear success stories from Jon Mark about the Fond du Lac library and how it’s transforming to fit the needs of their community. We can provide those same opportunities in

the Discovery Center – on a practical scale that fits our community – by working together.”

Kravik urged those present to consider what they can do to support the building project and to help spread the word.

To learn more about the Inspire … Building a Center of Discovery campaign and how you can get involved please visit the foundation website: w w w.i n s pi r e o s c e ol a . org/contact-us.

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Members of the Osceola High School soccer team include, row 1: Joshua Elmer, Jaden Kunshier, Gavin Anderson, Shane Vazquez, Graham Hunt, Trey Boissy and Matthew Ward.

Row 2: Gabe Bauer, Spencer Anderson, Jeremy Rogers, Josiah Daniels, Jedidiah Durand, Hahns Huebsch, Ethan Robinson, Blake Slater and Carter Rasmuson. Row 3: Coach Steffen, Gavin Peterson, Gustav Peterson, Nick Stroshane, Luke Ekstrom, Jacob Schaefer, Tyler Stone, Colin Krentz, David Olson, Sean Rogers, Nicholas Kremer, Manager Kayla Hoffman and Coach Anderson. Not pictured: Austin Rutledge, Andrew Montpetit, Marshal Bridges, Riley Koosman and Eric Vater.

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Row 2: Ryan Rogers, Joelle Rapp, Reagan Ekstrom, Madison Roemhild, Maya Celander, Jacob Jensen, Ethan Boileau and Jack Lalim. Row 3: Russell Collins, Jennifer Armstrong, Amanda Schadt, Emily Robinson, Matt Rutledge, Matt Schultz, Josh Schultz, Elvis Cormican and Aaron Neperud. Row 4: Evan Wright, Chase Lundholm, Tyler Poidinger, Luke Lundgren, John Schaefer, Cody Heimbach, Jack Morrison, Zach Solsrud and Justin Vorndram. Not pictured: Molly Korzenowski, Lindsey Gearin and Caroline Gearin.

Members of the Osceola High School volleyball team include, row 1: Rachel Swanson, Gabby Dorau, Erin Cutts, Linnaea Wallis, Ashley Hustad, Aubree Boissy, Allie Helgeson and Sydney Roush. Row 2: Joanna Ingram, Courtney Miller, Katie Haase, Sam Bents, Alyssa Pauley and Keri Kromrey.

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Chieftain football team perched on top of MBC

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Chieftain Erin Cutts played a tough game at the net during the Chieftain three game sweep of Amery. Osceola also defeated Baldwin-Woodville last week to up their MBC record to 3-0.

Chieftains win two more MBC volleyball matches

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

On paper a three game sweep of an opponent may seem like you dominated them. There are no easy wins for any volleyball team in the Middle Border conference. Each team has their strengths and if you are off your game even a little you may pay the price.

The Osceola Chieftains took two big steps in MBC play last week by sweeping the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks and the Amery Warriors. Osceola defeated the Blackhawks 25-17, 25-23 and 25-11 and then dispatched the Warriors 25-23, 26-16 and 25-14.

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And then there was one. After three weeks of Middle Border conference play the Osceola Chieftains and the Amery Warriors had 3-0 records. When Osceola invaded Warrior turf last Friday something had to give. The winner would leave the field at 4-0 and the other team would fall into a second place tie.

The Osceola Chieftains are now alone in first place by virtue of their 47-8 win over Amery.

The Warriors fall into a second place tie with New Richmond. Once again the Chieftains got out of the gates early and pulled out to a 28-8 lead after one quarter. Osceola increased their lead to 41-8 by halftime in a game that was played in steady rain until intermission. Osceola scored the game’s only touchdown in the second half to up the final margin to 47-8.

“I was proud of how we started fast and were able to keep it going,” Osceola coach Scott Newton said.

“We had a good week of practice.”

Osceola got a boost to their offense before the coin toss had even been made. Senior Ethan Ellingsworth was suited up after missing all but the first quarter of the first game played against Arcadia. Ellingsworth appeared to have little rust

Chieftain tennis team gains momentum

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

What better way to get ready for the conference tournament than to win three straight matches. That is what the Osceola Chieftain tennis team did last week as the swept through Ellsworth, Barron and Unity. The conference tournament was held in New Richmond on Sept. 27.

“It was a really great week for the Osceola Chiefs on the tennis court,” Osceola coach Beth Friedrichsen said. “We finished Ellsworth with an exciting three set match from Taylor Kisler. That was huge for her and I am really proud of the strides she has made and how far she has come this year.”

With the Kisler win at No. 4 singles, the Chieftains edged Ellsworth 4-3 in a match that originally began on Sept. 15 but was suspended due to rain. Lindsey Pennel got a win at No. 1 singles and Trista Haan did likewise at No. 2 singles. Mariah Gaglio and Ann Salewski won their match at No. 1 doubles.

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After missing all but one quarter of the first six games of the year Ethan Ellingsworth came back in a big way against Amery scoring this first half touchdown in the rain.

after missing six weeks of the season as he carried the ball seven times for 106 yards and scored on a 49 yard touchdown run.

“It felt absolutely astounding to be back on the field with my broth-

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Things coming together for Chieftain soccer

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

Ashlyn Getschel and her doubles partner Elli Dodge won two of their three matches last week as Osceola defeated Ellsworth, Barron and Unity. The Chieftains now have their conference tournament before beginning the WIAA Sub-Sectional.

ers for a big win,” Ellingsworth said. “I thought OHS performed really well (against Amery) besides all the penalties.

We have to clean those up and execute better off

Make no mistake about it. The Osceola Chieftain soccer team is not among the elite teams in the Middle Border conference but with continued performances like they had last week they can certainly be headaches for any opposition. Each game played last week got progressively better.

First the Chieftains lost to the Hayward Hurricanes 9-2, then tied the Somerset Spartans 2-2

and then let go with an offensive barrage to defeat Spooner 6-2.

“Well, all I can say is that we have a better team than last year, and I am very grateful that we have an extremely well put together group of freshman,” Osceola junior Carter Rasmuson said. “We hope that in the future they will become better, so we can win more.”

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Chieftain golfers finish MBC with a flourish

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain golf team did not have a lot of experience when they embarked on the 2016 season, but continued to improve as the season wore on.

The Chieftains ended Middle Border conference play last week on a high note. Osceola tied for fourth among eight teams at Ellsworth and then did the same in the conference finale at Bristol Ridge. The Chieftains ended up in sixth place in the final MBC standings for the year.

Senior Mikayla Fennern ended up ranked the 10th best golfer in conference play and was named to the all-conference team. Senior Payton Busick was the 11th ranked golfer and earned honorable mention.

“It was something I didn’t expect at all this season,” Fennern said, “but am so glad that I was able to reach my goal.”

Fennern finished her

MBC play with a team best 102 at the 18-hole finale. It was a rain soaked course at Bristol Ridge which made scoring more difficult. Busick finished four strokes behind Fennern with a 106.

“At the beginning of play I already knew I wasn’t playing well enough to make it into the top 10 all-conference,” Busick said. “However, when I found out I got honorable mention it made me feel excited because my hard work had paid off.”

Mattie Newman shot a 117 for the Chieftains’ third best score of the day and Jada Wyman was fourth with a 119.

Osceola began their week in Ellsworth where they had a good day of golfing as well. Fennern shot a 48 for the ninehole event with Busick close behind with a 51.

Newman was impressive with a 54 and Wyman carded a 61.

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Take a breath. The Osceola Chieftain cross country team just completed perhaps their toughest stretch physically that they will have all season.

“We just completed three races in seven days and Coach (Theresa Ellefson) and I are very proud

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Mattie Newman and her Chieftain teammates continued to improve all season long. Osceola opens WIAA tournament play this week at Regionals in Amery.

of the mental and physical effort both teams put forth,” head coach Rachael Robinson said.

Once again Osceola did not have any ‘cupcakes’ on their schedule.

The latest meet was at Hudson and drew 14 very tough schools from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Hudson won both the boys and girls races with the Chieftain boys placing fourth and the girls seventh.

The Chieftain boys again had familiar names leading the way.

“The boys continue to be guided and led by Evan Wright, Matt Schultz, and Ryan Rogers,” Robinson said. “These three continue to set the tone and the pace for the next four guys on the team and they are currently sitting as top inSEE OHS CC, PAGE 21

Early grouse and dogs

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he opening of grouse season gets me excited.

It’s the first time the dogs get to work on their complete game. Early geese, teal and dove are just precursors of things to come. That’s when it’s time to get out in the field and run around. Find that tiny dove lying in the stubble or tall grass. Search for that wounded teal swimming through wild rice or cattails. Run far out in the cut corn to pick up that big goose that will be turned into delicious brats the family will love.

But the game of grouse brings it all together. The dog gets to run and the brush and bramble, but Wild River search most importantly learns to hunt with Trails you and not for itself. A dog that hunts for itself will just take off and work Jim Bennett where ever it wants and flush wild game out of range. You will hear the birds fly but you won’t see them. You are not a team and frustration sets in with the dog and with yourself for not spending enough time in the field and more importantly, in the back yard working your dog.

This summer and fall son Josh and friends Chris

LeMay and Ben Elfelt have been training their Labradinger pups. The three amigos are brothers of the same litter out of my dog Windy. It’s been fun watching these pups improve on their skills as the summer wore into autumn. First it was obedience training. Then sit and stay games to give the dogs a better reference of what the owners wanted their dogs to do. Then it was time to introduce the dogs to guns and feathers and learning to take a line. We began catching pigeons, using them in launchers and clipping wings for live bird training. The dogs seem to be ready for upland and wetland. Now at about 8 months old these dogs are ready to get in the woods, a duck boat or a marsh blind to earn their keep.

On the opening of the grouse season I was wandering through the woods looking for grouse with my seasoned veteran dogs, Teal and Windy, aged 8 and 3 years. Teal is starting to lose a little of the skills due to age but Windy is ready to take her place. I also brought Skyy along, our back up or spare tire dog.

Skyy is my main breeder and an above average hunting dog who deserved a day out in the grouse woods.

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Sept. 22: St. Croix Falls at Unity.

Sept. 29: St. Croix Falls Invitational.

Oct. 1: Osceola at New Richmond.

Oct. 4: Osceola and St. Croix Falls at Amery.

Oct. 11: Conference meet at St. Croix Falls.

Oct. 13: Osceola Invitational.

Oct. 21: Sectional at UW-Barron County Campus.

Oct. 29: State at Wisconsin Rapids.

Chieftain Cross Country Summary Raider Invitational Hudson, WI September 20, 2016 Team Standings- (girls – 5,000 meters) 1, Hudson 66 2, Chippewa Falls 97 3, Mahtomedi 104 4, St Croix Prep 131 5, New Richmond 140 6, South St Paul 147 7, Osceola 172 8, North Branch 172 9, Hastings 173 10, Tartan 206 11, Farmington 252 Chieftain Individuals (overall place, name, time) 18, Caroline Gearin, 21:59.8 30, Anna Swanson, 23:05.3 31, Mattea Johnson, 23:06.1 42, Maya Celander, 24:06.8 51, Lindsey Gearin, 24:34.8 54, Madison Roemhild, 24:43.1 Individual winner, Star Costa, South St. Paul, 19:18.7.

Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) 1, Hudson 22 2, Forest Lake 58 3, St Thomas Academy 98 4, Osceola 160 5, New Richmond 163 6, Hastings 168 7, Chippewa Falls 181 8, Menomonie 189 9, North Branch 260 10, Mahtomedi 293 11, Tartan 307 12, South St Paul 324 13, Farmington 325 14, St Croix Prep 352 Chieftain Individuals (overall place, name, time) 17, Matt Schultz, 18:30.2 18, Evan Wright, 18:31.6 23, Ryan Rogers, 18:52.1 45, Justin Vorndran, 19:39.9 57, Josh Schultz, 19:59.9 71, Coby Heimbach, 20:34.1 80, Zach Solsrud, 20:56.9 Individual winner, Max Ball, Hudson, 16:52.6.

Saints Cross Country Summary Unity Invitational Balsam Lake, WI September 22, 2016 Team Standings- (girls – 5,000 meters) 1) Grantsburg 21 2) St. Croix Falls 36 Incomplete; Unity Saints Individuals (overall place, name, time) 4, Anna Klein, 22:23.18 5, Autumn Hansen, 23:16.94 6, Grace Klein, 24:27.97 10, Jesi Peterson, 26:07.06 11, Brandy Eisen, 26:07.53 12, Isabella Gatten, 27:34.88 13, Margaret Butler, 27:36.00 Individual winner, Grace Gerber, Grantsburg, 20:59.72.

Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) 1) Unity 29 2) Grantsburg 38 3) St. Croix Falls 58 Saints Individuals (overall place, name, time) 4, Trevor LaMirande, 19:15.56 10, Matt LaMirande, 19:43.56 11, Calvin Davis, 20:14.84 15, Noah Berg, 20:59.69 18, Sam Butler, 21:26.88 20, Cory Anderson, 23:14.38 21, Keith Murphy, 23:34.78 Individual winner, Alex Binfet, Unity, 17:19.38.

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

Oct. 7: Osceola at St. Croix Central.

Unity at St. Croix Falls.

Oct. 14: Ellsworth at Osceola.

Flambeau at St. Croix Falls.

Oct. 21: Level 1 playoff

O t 28: 28 LLevell 2 playoff l ff Oct. Nov. 4: Level 3 playoff Nov. 11: Level 4 playoff Middle Border Football Standings September 23, 2016 Conf Overall 1) Osceola 4-0 6-0 2) Amery 3-1 4-2 2) New Richmond 3-1 4-2 4) St. Croix Central 2-2 4-2 4) Somerset 2-2 2-4 6) Ellsworth 1-3 3-3 6) Baldwin-Woodville 1-3 2-4 8) Prescott 0-4 0-6 Scores from September 23rd Osceola 47, Amery 8 New Richmond 34, Prescott 0 Somerset 14, Ellsworth 9 Baldwin-Woodville 21, St. Croix Central 20 Schedule this week Prescott at Osceola (homecoming) Baldwin-Woodville at Ellsworth Somerset at New Richmond St. Croix Central at Amery North Lakeland Football Standings September 23, 2016 Conf Overall 1) Unity 4-0 6-0 2) Grantsburg 3-0 6-0 3) St. Croix Falls 2-1 3-3 4) Cameron 2-2 4-2 5) Webster 1-3 1-4 6) Wash/Bay/S Shore 0-3 1-5 6) Flambeau 0-3 0-6 Scores from September 23rd Grantsburg 31, St. Croix Falls 21 Cameron 54, Webster 0 Unity 46, Flambeau 8 Colfax 14, Wash/Bay/S Shore 0 (nonconference) Games this week St. Croix Falls at Webster Cameron at Grantsburg Flambeau at Wash/Bay/S Shore Spring Valley at Unity (nonconference) Osceola Football Statistics Osceola at Amery (unofficial) September 23, 2016 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) OHS, Johnson 11-63-2, Jones 15-126-1, Feldt 3-13, Lowney 7-45-1, Ellingsworth 1-106-1, Carlson 2-37-1, Campbell 2-9-1, Scott 3-26, Hayman 1-3, Michel 3-34. AHS, McBrayer 2-2, Christensen 2-(-1), Waalen 6-20, Johnson 4-19, Smith 4-0.

Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) OHS, Carlson 2-3-51-0-0. AHS, Christensen 7-15-133-1-1, Smith 2-522-0-1.

Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) OHS, Bents 1-37, Jones 1-14. AHS, McBrayer 2-82-1, Collins 1-11, Amundsen 4-40, Engebretson 2-22.

Punts OHS, Koprek 1-25-25.0 ave., AHS Forrest 3-90-30.0 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; OHS 462, AHS 40.

Yards per Carry; OHS 8.6, AHS 2.2.

Yards Passing; OHS 51, AHS 155.

Yards per Attempt Passing; OHS 17.0, AHS 7.8.

Total Yards; OHS 513, AHS 195.

Total Plays; OHS 58, AHS 41.

First Downs; OHS 23, AHS 6.

Kickoff Returns; OHS 2-36-18.0 ave., AHS 8-136-17.0 ave.

Punt Returns; OHS 2-17-8.5 ave., AHS None.

Penalties; OHS 7-60, AHS 4-25.

Turnovers; OHS None, AHS 3(fum, 2 int) Scoring 1 2 3 4 F OHS 28 13 6 0 47 AHS 8 0 0 0 8 First Quarter OHS – Johnson 3 run (B Carlson kick), 8:03 OHS – B Carlson 29 run (B Carlson kick), 6:07 AHS – McBrayer 73 pass from Christensen (Collins pass from Christensen), 4:55 OHS – Johnson 26 run (B Carlson kick), 0:36 OHS – Ellingsworth 49 run (B Carlson kick), 0:09 Second Quarter OHS – Lowney 11 run (B Carlson kick), 8:20 OHS - Johnson 2 run (run failed), 3:40 Third Quarter OHS – Campbell 10 run (kick failed), 5:46 Fourth Quarter St. Croix Falls Football Statistics (unofficial) Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls September 23, 2016 Rushing (att – yds – td’s) SCF, Henk 18-109, Johnson 20-54-1, Steek 2-(4). GHS, J Chenal 15-141-4, Fagerberg 11-47-1, L Chenal 3-21, Schultz 8-12, Peltier 2-4.

Passing (comp – att – yds – td – int) SCF, Johnson 6-13-151-1-0. GHS, Schultz 5-9-125-0-1, Fagerberg 7-794-0-0.

Receiving (catches – yds – td’s) SCF, Henk 3-68, Koshiol 1-67-1, Carney 1-16, Steek 1-0. GHS Fagerberg 2-93, L Chenal 4-56, Schultz 4-44, J Chenal 1-1, Olson 1-25.

Punts (att / yds / ave) SCF, Henk 3-104-34.7 ave., GHS, Fagerberg 3-8327.7 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; SCF 159, GHS 219.

Yards per Carry; SCF 4.0, GHS 5.5.

Yards Passing; SCF 151, GHS 219.

Yards per Attempt Passing; SCF 11.6, GHS 13.7.

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Katie Herrick led the St. Croix Falls golf team all season long and will return with four teammates as building blocks for the 2017 season.

Saints golfers finish season; look to future

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

Last Monday, Sept. 19, the St. Croix Falls Saints completed their golf season at Pheasant Hills.

The Saints were not eligible to participate in the WIAA playoffs, but participated in the Middle Border conference schedule this season and hope that the experience will be a springboard to bigger things in 2017.

The Saints team had only five golfers but the good news is they all got significant varsity experience. The very good news is that they all will be back next season as the roster included four juniors and a freshman.

Junior Katie Herrick was the top golfer at Pheasant Hills and has been golfing well all season long.

No doubt, coach Maria Gjovig will build next year’s team around her.

“I was very pleased with how the golf season went this year,” Herrick said. “I played better than I ever have before and got very close to the girls on the team. We’re still small, but we have a young team so hopefully we can continue to grow the program.”

Gjovig watched her team improve from the first meet of the year through the end of the season.

“Throughout the season, Katie Herrick was our top golfer,” Gjovig summarized. “Katie continued to do well with her long game and worked at improving her short game. Claire Scharfenberg’s long irons were much improved over the previous season and she finished strong with her putting. Both Gabby Sawicki and Megan Eighmy did very well as first year golfers. Gabby improved the most overall for our team, dropping her 9-hole game by 19 strokes. Megan came a long way with her long shots. Freshman Maddy Stensven rounded out our team, playing in the second and third spot throughout the season.”

Now Gjovig will turn her attention to next year. True, the Saints will have a nice core of players to build around but they need more golfers to be able to push each other at practice and in meets.

“As a coach, my plan is to continue to encourage younger players to join and support the girls currently involved,” Gjovig concluded. “Other goals include being involved with the WIAA tournament and join a conference (next year).

However, I want them to enjoy golf, as it is a lifelong sport.”

After winning their first five matches in the Lakeland West conference, the St. Croix Falls Saints finally went down to defeat. The Saints traveled to Grantsburg which is never a picnic and came out on the short end of a three game sweep by the Pirates.

Each of the first two games against Grantsburg was very tight with the Pirates winning both times 25-23.

Grantsburg earned a little more breathing room in the deciding game three with a 2519 verdict.

“Grantsburg played a good game,” St. Croix coach Alyssa Notermann said. “We have work to do and, as with any loss, I hope this propels us forward.”

The Saints didn’t lick their wounds for long as they had a tough matchup with the Luck Cardinals two days later to focus on. Luck came to St. Croix Falls and was a good challenge to the Saints’ resiliency.

“Luck played very well,” Notermann said. “It is always fun and challenging to play them.”

After two games the teams were all even as St. Croix won game one 25-21 with the Cardinals then evening the match with a 25-23 decision. The Saints won the match by taking the next two games by scores of 25-

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Saints volleyball player Katie Kopp in action.

18 and 25-23.

“Our loss to Grantsburg was a big wake up call for us,” junior Annalise Parks said. “We knew that we needed to shake off that loss and re-focus because even though we beat Luck earlier in the season, Luck is a very good team. We knew that we had to play our best.”

It was especially good getting the win at St. Croix Falls as the Saints have not had many home court matchups yet.

“It’s great to get another win on our home court,” Notermann said.

“We are hoping this will propel our way through our second round of conference.”

St. Croix finished the

first half of the conference season with a 5-1 record. The Saints will get a chance to avenge the loss to Grantsburg the last match of the regular season on Oct. 13 when the Pirates visit St. Croix Falls. In the meantime the Saints will focus on the taking care of business, one game at a time.

Saints drop homecoming contest

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The Grantsburg Pirates are for real. Last season the Pirates finished 12-1, losing only in the Level 4 playoff game to Saint Mary’s Spring. Since the beginning of the 2014 season Grantsburg is 25-4 including 6-0 this season. When Grantsburg’s name came up for St. Croix Falls in their annual homecoming game the Saints knew that it would be a challenge.

St. Croix took the challenge and battled the defending Lakeland North champions toe to toe most of the night. In the end the balanced offense by the Pirates pushed the visitors to a 31-21 win.

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Spencer Steek tries to pull away from several Grantsburg defensemen.

burg players and coaches for a good game,” St. Croix coach Grant Belisle said. “They have a talent-

ed group of kids and they play tough. John and Leo Chenal provide obvious challenges, but they also

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St. Croix runners continue to improve times Punt, Pass, Kick Sunday

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After two very tough meets two weeks ago the St. Croix Falls cross country team throttled back their meet intensity. The Saints competed one time at the Unity Invitational last Thursday.

Although there were not many teams at the invitational both the boys race and girls race featured a top notch team. The Unity boys won their side of the ledger with SCF placing third. On the girls side it was Grantsburg winning the team title with the Saints placing second.

“Many of our male athletes PR’ed (personal record) at the Unity Invite,” St. Croix coach Jennifer Clemins said. “Cory Anderson, Sam Butler, and Calvin Davis all dropped significant times from their previous records.”

The St. Croix boys team was led by freshman Trevor LaMirande and senior Matt LaMirande. Trevor LaMirande placed fourth overall while brother Matt placed 10th.

“The LaMirande duo was what carried our boys team tonight,” Clemins said. “It’s great seeing Trevor in the mix

with the lead Grantsburg athletes. It helps us start to see a clearer picture of what he potentially could place at conference. Matt kept the pressure on his brother for over the first half of the race then fell off slightly. He still held on strong to snag the 10th place medal.”

The girls were led by the one-two-three punch of Anna Klein (4th overall), Autumn Hansen (5th) and Grace Klein (6th).

“Autumn Hansen ran a wonderful race, breaking her previous PR by nine seconds,” Clemins said.

“She continues to show great strength on the hills and is confident in her running skills. As a ‘newbie’ to the sport, she continues to show veteran skills and qualities and takes pride in her accomplishments.”

“This season has been very satisfying,” Hansen said. “I need to keep pushing myself in practice and in meets and I’ll improve my time.”

Jesi Peterson and Brandy Eisen finished a half a second apart and claimed the 10th and 11th spots overall respectively.

“Both girls worked together, challenging each other throughout the entire race,” Clemins said.

“It was nice to see the

The Wisconsin Knights of Columbus football punt, pass and kick competition will be at the Osceola High School football field on Oct. 2. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. For boys and girls ages 8-12.

For more information call (715) 417-3107.

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Autumn Hansen, a newcomer to the sport of cross country, continues to improve her time week after week for the St. Croix Falls harriers.

camaraderie between them but also the competitive nature of each girl, especially at the finish.”

This Thursday, Sept.

29, the Saints have 10 teams scheduled to run in the St. Croix invitational.

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SCF King and Queen

Tyler Henk and Ruthie Stewart were crowned St. Croix Falls Homecoming King and Queen Friday night.

Part 8: Thayer’s Landing to Sunrise Landing

BY KYLE WEAVER

Within two minutes of putting in at Thayer’s Landing early on Sept.

17, I regretted not having packed a frying pan.

As I was bouncing along the eastern bank of the St. Croix, I spotted a small batch of sulphur shelf mushrooms growing on an oak tree hanging over the bank. The avid mushroom hunter in me was upset that I was unprepared to harvest and consume such a wild delicacy. Named quite literally, these bright orange, shelf-like mushrooms are also aptly known as “chicken of the woods” mushrooms because they fry up like chicken and taste exactly like it, too. I’ve eaten them many times; they are awesome as chicken-mushroom fajitas.

The two gentlemen fishing the other side of the river from where I found them were not nearly as enthusiastic as I was, however. Though I suggested the mushrooms would be an awesome complement to their fish dinner later, they reacted as though I were attempting to pawn a dirty diaper. In hindsight, a stranger randomly offering free wild mushrooms doesn’t play any better on a river than it might on a city street.

For this weekend’s trip,

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A stop for lunch at Sand Creek Landing in St. Croix State Park.

I decided to kick it in gear a little and planned more than 46 miles of paddling. Already the middle of September, I am starting to realize my goal of paddling the entire St. Croix National Scenic Riverway might not be reached if I don’t cover some serious water before the snow flies.

And the possibility of winter is getting real.

The leaves above Highway 70 were already starting to turn gold,

red and amber hues and I allowed that fact to introduce a determination into my paddle strokes.

No more will it suffice to lean and allowing the current to push me. I will complete this journey.

As my questionable Irish luck would have it, the river met me with a decent headwind nearly the whole weekend.

The Saturday weather report showed clouds and a small chance of rain before I left and that

was exactly what I got.

My math colleagues at work seem to enjoy when I break things down mathematically, so I’ll offer this: my usual paddling pace is about four miles per hour, give or take. Throughout the weekend, I timed myself at somewhere less than three miles per hour, which means perhaps 25 percent of the energy I burned was spent solely in opposing the wind.

It was no wonder I was

quite tired by the time I arrived home to watch the Packers/Vikings game Sunday night.

Nearly all of Saturday, I was flanked on the western bank by St. Croix State Park, Minnesota’s largest state park.

Until the latter part of my last weekend on the river, I have been entirely in Wisconsin, so my first time setting foot in Minnesota on this journey was when I stopped for lunch at Sand Creek Landing (S104.7).

Throughout the weekend, I flushed many pairs of canvasback ducks. I haven’t seen many ducks since the early weekends of this trip, so it was amusing to see them as they’re doubtlessly on the move southward.

Though there was plenty of water to entertain either option, I stuck to the main channel of the St. Croix instead of paddling the Kettle River Slough, which splits off at mile S100.7. There were some fun riffles and rapids to paddle along the main channel, but nothing I would call challenging. I’ll have to come back and try the Slough someday. I camped for the night at S93.3, just below Soderbeck Landing, where I built a wonderful fire, had dinner and slept peacefully in my hammock.

After an early start

Sunday and taking the side trip through the beautiful Sandrock Cliffs channel the next morning, I crossed below Highway 70. The river begins to widen and flatten considerably below Highway 70 and, as stated above, the wind and lack of cloud cover really took their toll on me. The river heads straight south for a good while, so there weren’t even bends or islands to paddle behind for shade or windbreak.

It was easily the most challenging paddling I’ve done all summer. I had to stop and stretch a couple times, which also hurt my pace.

I arrived at Sunrise Landing on the Wisconsin side at about 4:30 p.m., where my good friend Eric had helped me stash my car. I loaded up and was on my way home.

I now have one weekend of paddling left, roughly 46 miles, until I reach the end of the federally managed waters in Stillwater.

Since I’m so close to my home in Osceola now and the weather has turned, I’m done camping now.

The rest will be done in a couple of day trips.

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

--Kyle Weaver is a freelance journalist and outdoorsman who lives in the St. Croix River Valley.

He can be reached at swsman28@yahoo.com.

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year,” senior Rachel Swanson said. “You never know what the other team is going to bring.

Beating BW and Amery was a great victory for us because it’s just two steps closer to the conference title. To beat the rest of the MBC, we need to bring our intensity up a whole level for the tough competition ahead.”

Osceola jumped to a 7-1 lead against Amery in the first game but the Warriors fought back and took a 17-13 lead. Amery still led at 20-17 but the Chieftains closed out the game by scoring eight of the last 11 points. The second game was similar with the Chieftains seemingly in control at 10-6 but the Warriors came within 15-14 before Osceola scored 10 of the last 12 points to seal the win. Amery broke to a 3-0 lead in game three but the Chieftains knotted the score at five. Osceola eventually built an 11 point cushion to win.

Swanson and Linnaea Wallis each had a pair of aces against Amery

to lead the team in that category. Erin Cutts and Allie Helgeson both had seven kills, Sam Bents had a pair of blocks, Ashley Hustad had eight digs and Aubree Boissy had 13 assists to lead the Chieftains in the respective categories.

“It was a fun game because I felt that everyone played well with one another and it was true team chemistry,” Johnson said.

Osceola defeated Baldwin-Woodville by a combined score of 75-51. Wallis had 10 kills, Hustad nine digs and four aces, and Bents three blocks to lead the Chieftains.

“Two conference wins for the week, so that’s a plus,” Osceola coach Holly Johnson said. “We played better against Amery than we did Baldwin. All players on the team contributed to the Amery win. Everyone got playing time. We just have to keep working on an offense and the consistency piece. We definitely have some moments of greatness.”

FOOTBALL: Chieftains on top at Middle Border Conference FROM PAGE 16

the ball.”

The Chieftains once again displayed a very balanced running game that accumulated a total of 462 yards for the game on 54 carries for an average of 8.6 yards per carry. Reid Jones had a big night with 126 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. Brett Carlson carried twice for 37 yards and a score while Tanner Johnson rushed 11 times for 63 yards and hit pay dirt twice. Diego Lowney added 45 yards and a TD and Jacob Campbell scored on a nine yard run. No doubt the boatload of yards on the ground was set up by great offensive line play and good downfield blocking by the receivers and running backs.

“The offensive line continues to improve, which we will need as we continue through conference play,” Newton said.

Osceola scored the first time

they had the ball on a 10-play drive, all on the ground with Johnson toting the pigskin six times and finishing the drive with a three yard run. The next time the Chieftains had the ball it took only three running plays to cover 52 yards with Carlson doing the honors from 29 yards out.

Amery got the Chieftains’ attention after trailing 14-0 with a quick strike of their own. Conner McBrayer grabbed a pass from Lane Christensen and weaved his way along the left sideline for a 73 yard touchdown pitch and catch.

After a two point conversion the Chieftains led just 14-8.

The Chieftains got that touchdown back in a hurry with a nine play drive ending with Johnson scoring his second touchdown of the night from 26 yards out. Then came the turning point of the game. On Amery’s second play of their next drive Osceola defensive back Colter White stepped in

front of an Amery aerial for an interception. It was one of three turnovers that the Osceola defense caused for the night. The ensuing Chieftain drive lasted nine seconds and took one play as Ellingsworth carried the mail for 49 yards for a Chieftain touchdown and a 28-6 lead.

Diego Lowney and Johnson scored second quarter touchdowns to up the Osceola lead to 41-8.

On Sept. 30 the Prescott Cardinals come to Osceola for the annual homecoming game. Although Prescott is winless they would like nothing more than to put the first dent in the unblemished Chieftain record.

“We have a long ways to go and need to continue focusing on our fundamentals,” Newton said.

“Homecoming is this week and with that comes many interruptions.”

TENNIS: OHS gains momentum FROM PAGE 16

ful but much less suspenseful as Osceola swept both Barron and Unity. Osceola defeated Barron 7-0 and then disposed of a short-handed Unity team 5-0.

“We went to Barron and both Kisler and Melanie King had three set matches that ended well for both of them,” Friedrichsen said. “They were both really tired and had to dig deep in order to finish their matches.”

Pennel and Haan both won at their respective single’s spot as did Gaglio and Salewski in doubles. Elli Dodge and Ashlyn Getschel won in the No.2 doubles spot and Olivia Bull and Naomie Orwenyo did likewise in the No. 3 doubles slot.

Osceola ended their week with the shutout of Unity. Pennel, Haan and King swept the singles matches and Gaglio and Salewski, and Getschel and Dodge swept the doubles matchups.

“It was really exciting being able to win three times (last) week,” Haan said. “It’s a great confidence booster knowing that we have conference coming up this week.”

Osceola will hope to build on the momentum from last week as they go into the conference tournament.

“We are ready for the Middle Border conference tournament,” Friedrichsen said. “We are heading into that tournament third in the conference. It would be great to see the kids work really hard as we get ready to head into the Sub-Sectionals and hopefully moving on further.”

OHS GOLF: Finish MBC with flourish FROM PAGE 17

with a 54 and Wyman carded a 61.

“More personal bests were reached and as we head into the Regional (tournament) anything can happen,” Osceola coach Lisa Richert said. “We have a few days before we head to Amery for Regionals so the girls will be practicing with a purpose. They say you don’t get what you wish for, you get what you work for, so we are off to again give it our best shot in hopes of playing at Sectionals in Hayward the following week.

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Chieftain freshman Sean Rogers netted the first goal of his varsity career last week in a 6-2 win at Spooner. Osceola also tied their home game with Somerset.

SOCCER: Things coming together for Osceola Chieftans FROM PAGE 16

ward was much closer than the final score suggests. Despite dominating the early stages of the game the Chieftains found themselves on the short end of a 3-0 score early in the second half. Osceola battled back on goals

by Gavin Anderson and Shane Vazquez to cut the Hayward lead to 3-2 after 60 minutes of play. Osceola continued to pressure hard but Hayward came up with the all-important next goal of the game.

“When you go hard to score, it can cause the team to leave holes at the back,” Chieftain coach Nathan Ander-

son said. “They scored in the 61st minute, and our will broke. After pushing so hard, we were exhausted and Hayward punished us for it.”

Osceola did not have time to lick their wounds as they entertained Somerset the next day.

“We came into the game against Somerset thoroughly disappointed in the loss from the day before,” Anderson said.

“The boys used that anger to spur on the best game we have played this season.”

Despite the Chieftain having the early edge it was Somerset who scored first. Osceola tied the game on a goal by Anderson with an assist to Vazquez. The Chieftains

took a 2-1 lead on a goal

by Spencer Anderson.

Somerset tied the score with 20 minutes left in the game.

“For the last 20 minutes both teams had chances to win it, but neither could put them away,” Anderson said. “We never dropped, never gave up. We pushed to the last whistle and could have won it.”

Osceola ended the week on a real high note with the 6-2 win over Spooner.

“We came out in the first half peppering the goal keeper with 17 shots on goal,” Anderson said.

“However we were not able to convert most of them. We went into half only up 1 to 0 on a Gus Peterson goal. We dis-

cussed at halftime not to force the ball through and to stay wide. The players took it to heart.

Sean Rogers got on the scoreboard just two minutes into second half, his first varsity goal.”

The goal by Rogers opened the offensive floodgates for the Chieftains with Osceola goals

by Gavin Anderson, Gus Peterson, Gabe Baier and Spencer Anderson to follow. Spooner got the game’s last two goals.

“The turnaround from (Hayward’s) disappointment to (the Spooner) triumph is a testament to this groups’ mindset and work ethic,” Anderson said.

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SCOREBOARD: OHS/SCF sporting events FROM PAGE 17 Total Yards; SCF 310, GHS 438.

Yards per Play; SCF 5.8, GHS 7.8.

Total Plays; SCF 53, GHS 56.

First Downs; SCF 14, GHS 20.

Kickoff Returns; SCF 6-74-12.3 ave., GHS 4-80-20.0 ave.

Punt Returns; SCF 1-4-4.0 ave., GHS None.

Penalties; SCF 1-5, GHS 6-40.

Turnovers; SCF 1 (fum), GHS 1 (int).

Scoring GHS SCFHS

1 13 0

2 6 21

3 6 0

4 F 6 31 0 21

First Quarter GHS – Chenal 15 run (Fagerberg kick), 6:51 GHS – Chenal 10 run (kick blocked), 1:31 Second Quarter SCFHS – Koshiol 67 pass from Johnson (Bastin kick), 7:03 GHS – Chenal 74 run (run failed), 6:16 SCFHS – Henk 15 run (Bastin kick), 2:52 SCFHS – Johnson 1 run (Bastin kick), 0:22 Third Quarter GHS - Fagerberg 3 run (pass failed), 1:41 Fourth Quarter GHS – Chenal 1 run (kick failed), 2:49

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Freshman Caroline Gearin (1505) has been the top runner for the Osceola girls all season long. The Chieftains will next compete in New Richmond on Oct. 1.

OHS CC: Runners continue impressive season FROM PAGE 17

they are currently sitting as top individuals in the conference. Justin Vorndran, Josh Schultz, and Coby Heimback are our fearless pushers.

We are extremely proud of the gains they have made and their willingness to work and hurt.”

Schultz finished in 17th place overall with Wright one spot behind him. Rogers ended up in 23rd place.

“Ryan, Matt and I are very competitive,” Wright said. “We push each other during races, which makes us all better. The same com-

petitiveness among our other varsity runners would make the team faster, so I encourage runners to set goals to beat other runners on the team or runners from other schools, rather than just setting time goals.”

The girls were led by freshman Caroline Gearin who placed 18th overall. Anna Swanson (30th), Mattea Johnson (31st), Maya Celander (42nd), Lindsey Gearin (51st) and Madison Roemhild (54th) completed the solid effort by the OHS girls.

“Caroline Gearin con-

tinues to lead the girls team and is an athlete to watch,” Robinson said.

“She is a determined, smart, and strong runner. With every race she continues to gain experience as a competitor and she continues to move up as a top individual in our conference.”

Osceola will now take a mini-break from competition but will continue their intense workouts at practice. Their next meet will be on Oct. 1 in New Richmond where they will see several of the Middle Border conference teams.

Sept. 28: Osceola at Amery (regional).

Oct. 3-5: Sectionals.

Oct. 10-11: State.

Middle Border Golf Standings FINAL 1) New Richmond 100 2) Ellsworth 87 3) Baldwin-Woodville 81 4) St. Croix Central 62 4) Amery 62 6) Osceola 57 7) Prescott 45 8) Somerset 42 Osceola Chieftain Golf Results September 19, 2016 Ellsworth – 9 holes Team Results 1) New Richmond 180 2) Ellsworth 189 3) Amery 211 4) Osceola 214 4) Baldwin-Woodville 214 6) St. Croix Central 224 7) Somerset 234 8) Prescott 237

Osceola Individuals Mikayla Fennern 48 Payton Busick 51 Mattie Newman 54 Jada Wyman 61 Medalist, Maddie McCann, New Richmond, 42.

Osceola Chieftain Golf Results September 22, 2016 Bristol Ridge – 18 holes Team Results 1) New Richmond 362 2) Ellsworth 418 3) Baldwin-Woodville 420 4) Osceola 444 4) Amery 444 6) St. Croix Central 446 6) Somerset 446 8) Prescott 474 Osceola Individuals Mikayla Fennern 102 Payton Busick 106 Mattie Newman 117 Jada Wyman 119 Medalist, Maggie Veenendal, New Richmond, 77.

SOCCER Sept. 29: Amery at Osceola.

Oct. 3: Cumberland at Osceola.

Oct. 6: Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville.

Oct. 7: New Richmond at Osceola.

Oct. 13: Barron at Osceola.

Oct. 18/20: Regional.

Oct. 27/29: Sectional.

Nov. 3-5: State.

TENNIS Oct. 3: Regional at Baldwin-Woodville.

Oct. 5-6: Subsectional.

Oct. 13-15: Individual State.

Oct. 21-22: Team State.

Osceola Chieftain Tennis Results Ellsworth at Osceola (completion of match suspended on Sept. 15) September 19, 2016 Osceola 4, Ellsworth 3 Singles No. 1 - Lindsey Pennel, OHS, def. Andrea Roper, EHS, 6-1, 6-1 No. 2 - Trista Haan, OHS, def. Anna Olson, EHS, 6-3, 6-4 No. 3 - Julie Tonsager, EHS, def. Melanie King, OHS, 7-6 (4), 7-5 No. 4 - Taylor Kisler, OHS, def. Emma Augustine, EHS, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 Doubles No. 1 - Mariah Gaglio / Ann Salewski, OHS, def. Marissa Shumaker / Maria Cole, EHS, 6-1, 6-4 No. 2 - Jillian Jean / Ginger Leonard, EHS,

def. Ashlyn Getschel / Elli Dodge, OHS, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (2) No. 3 - Riley Schumaker / Sophia Cole, EHS, def. Olivia Bull / Naomie Orwenyo, OHS, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 Osceola Chieftain Tennis Results Osceola at Barron September 20, 2016 Osceola 7, Barron 0 Singles No. 1 - Lindsey Pennel, OHS, def. Lexi Brunkow, BHS, 6-1, 6-0 No. 2 - Trista Haan, OHS, def. Catherine Murrary, BHS, 6-1, 6-1 No. 3 - Melanie King, OHS, def. Hailey Zurn, BHS, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 10-8 No. 4 - Taylor Kisler, OHS, def. Tatiana Bakken, BHS, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 12-10 Doubles No. 1 - Ann Salewski / Mariah Gaglio, OHS, def. Sophia Mashek / Lindsey Mickelson, BHS, 6-0, 6-1 No. 2 - Elli Dodge / Ashlyn Getschel, OHS, def. Lyla Mickelson / Leila Coleman, BHS, 7-5, 6-2 No. 3 - Olivia Bull / Naomie Orwenyo, OHS, def. Iris Shipley / Morgan Freeman, BHS, 6-4, 7-6 (4) Osceola Chieftain Tennis Results Unity at Osceola September 22, 2016 Osceola 5, Unity 0 Singles No. 1 - Lindsey Pennel, OHS, def. Jasmine Lowe, UHS, 6-2, 6-4 No. 2 - Trista Haan, OHS, def. Greta Lund, UHS, 6-0, 6-0 No. 3 - Melanie King, OHS, def. Lizzy Gross, UHS, 6-0, 6-0 Doubles No. 1 - Mariah Gaglio / Ann Salewski, OHS, def. Isabella Cash / Chloe Peterson, UHS, 6-0, 6-0 No. 2 - Ashlyn Getschel / Elli Dodge, OHS, def. Amber Wetterau / Abby Lowe, UHS, 6-0, 6-0

VOLLEYBALL Oct. 1: St. Croix Falls at Amery.

Oct. 4: Ellsworth at Osceola. Unity at St. Croix Falls.

Oct. 6: Osceola at St. Croix Central.

Webster at St. Croix Falls.

Oct. 8: Osceola at Park High School and Altoona High School.

Oct. 11: Osceola at New Richmond. St. Croix Falls at Frederic.

Oct. 13: Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls.

Oct. 18/20/22: Regional.

Oct. 27/29: Sectional.

Nov. 3-5: State.

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Schultz, Avery Fagerbgerg, Hauk Mortiz, Austin Bowman, and Nick Larson who are all big, strong, athletic kids who play the game well.”

Grantsburg got off to a quick start with John Chenal scoring twice in the first quarter on runs of 15 and 10 yards.

With a PAT from Avery Fagerberg the Pirates seemed in control at 13-0.

Halfway into the second quarter there was a barrage of scoring with four touchdowns scored in less than seven minutes. First St. Croix Falls quarterback Alex Johnson led receiver Kevin Koshiol to the Promised Land with a touchdown pass and catch for 67 yards. With the Brandon Bastin PAT it was suddenly 13-7. Grantsburg responded with Chenal’s third touchdown, this time from 74 yards out to up the Grantsburg lead to 19-7. Ty Henk responded for the Saints with a 15 yard touchdown run and when Johnson hit pay dirt from a yard out with 22 seconds left before halftime the Saints had grabbed a 21-19 lead.

Grantsburg regained the lead late in the third quarter on a three yard run

by Fagerberg. The Pirates sealed the

deal with 2:49 left in the game when Chenal scored his fourth touchdown, this time from a yard out.

“We fought our hardest and left everything on the field,” St. Croix junior Garrett Bergmann said. “They had good players as well as coaching.”

Chenal was a pain in the Saints’ sides all night long as he amassed 141 yards on 15 carries. Grantsburg gained 219 yards on the ground and totaled the same number through the air. Two different Pirate players were successful passing the ball. Dakota Schultz hit on five of nine passes good for 125 yards.

Fagerberg was seven for seven for 94 yards. Fagerberg was also the Pirates’ top receiver with two catches for 93 yards.

Henk led the St. Croix rushing attack with 109 yards on 18 carries. Johnson added 54 yards on the ground and threw for 151. Henk caught three passes for 68 yards and Koshiol one for 67.

“I want to complement our players for playing extremely hard throughout the game,” Belisle summarized. “The effort our players put into each practice and game is never a question. They believe in the system and in many instances, play above themselves.”

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Lawmakers approve veterans home audit

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers on Wednesday ordered auditors to perform a sweeping review of conditions at the state’s largest veteran nursing home, after a newspaper story alleged it was providing substandard care.

The Republican-controlled Joint Legislative Audit Committee voted unanimously to authorize a probe at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King that will examine staffing levels and training, revenue and spending trends, compliance with state and federal regulations, how the state monitors the facility, and maintenance needs.

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John Scocos told the committee during a hearing before the vote that agency investigators haven’t been able to substantiate any of the allegations of substandard care. But he said he’d welcome an audit because it will show the home is performing well.

“Whatever you want,” he told the committee. “It’s sad to see some of the

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things in the media, the allegations.

But we’re driving on. If there are things to tune up, we’ll tune them up, but we’re pretty solid on our care for veterans.”

Around 700 residents receive care at King, which provides them with nursing, counseling and social activities.

The Capital Times ran a story in August raising questions about substandard care, medical errors, deteriorating buildings and prolonged staffing shortages. Sen. Luther Olson, a Ripon Republican whose district includes the home, asked the audit committee to order a review after receiving complaints from residents and staff who he said were too afraid of retribution to come forward before the newspaper published its story.

“Frankly, I am appalled that there is an environment at King where people fear retribution for simply being concerned about the well-being of a member under their care or their loved one,” Olsen told the committee.

Scocos told the committee that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs found the King facilities were in full SEE AUDIT, PAGE 27

BY GRETCHEN EHLKE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is taking additional steps to combat the rise of opioid abuse in Wisconsin by creating a task force aimed at stemming the misuse of the powerful painkillers, which officials say contributed to nearly half of the 843 drug overdose deaths in Wisconsin in 2014.

Walker on Thursday signed an executive order setting up the panel tasked with making recommendations on fighting abuse of pain relievers, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. He named Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and Rep. John Nygren to lead the panel.

Nygren, whose daughter has struggled with drug addiction, has been at the forefront of legisla-

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Walgreens has also made naloxone, an opiate antidote commonly called Narcan, available without an individual prescription at all of its pharmacies in the state.

Earlier this year, Walker signed a number of bills aimed at slowing opiate abuse by creating more guidelines on dispensing prescription opiates.

Nygren, a Marinette Republican, wrote the eight-bill package as part of his so-called Hope Agenda, a series of reforms to fight heroin and opiate abuse. He began the initiative after watching his daughter, Cassie, struggle with heroin addiction.

On Golden Pond at Festival Festival Theatre is preparing to open “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The cast of the play features faces new and familiar to Festival Theatre.

The cast includes a few new faces to Festival Theatre, including Jessica Passaro as Chelsea and local writer Greg Marsten as Charlie.

The show centers around Ethel and Norman Thayer’s return to Golden Pond for their 48th year. Norman cannot shake from the morbid humor that heart troubles and a failing memory have caused in him.

As Ethel and Norman struggle to meld their differing outlooks, an unexpected gift arrives when their daughter drops off her boyfriend’s teenage son before a trip to Europe.

The boy becomes the spark that both needed to move forward and all are brought closer together as a family.

Tickets for “On Golden Pond” can be purchased through Festival Theatre’s Box Office, located at the Franklin Square Black Box downtown St. Croix Falls, through the website FestivalTheatre. org or by calling (715) 483-3387.

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The task force includes the secretaries or designees from the state corrections, insurance, health services, safety and professional service departments as well as Attorney General Brad Schimel, several legislators, law enforcement, health officials and citizens. They are expected to meet in the coming months to map strategies, the governor said.

Walker signed his order at a Milwaukee Walgreens drug store to highlight the chain’s drug take-back program.

Walgreens has installed medication disposal kiosks at 18 stores around the state where citizens can drop off unused or expired medications, including controlled substances.

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BENNETT: Hunting in early grouse season with dogs FROM PAGE 17

know when I am going hunting.

They don’t have calendars and they didn’t see me put the gun in the back seat but they knew when I fed them. If they see me come into the kennel and take a couple dog crates they know something is up and then it’s always who gets to go and who stays behind. Dogs are amazing animals!

Early grouse season can be very

good or very challenging. For me it was challenging to first get down the usual walking trails because many in low area were flooded with a foot of water. Then there were the bugs, sand flies and mosquitoes.

But Josh experienced the other end of the spectrum when he flushed a group of 8, shot one, and later a single that gave him a clear shot. A clear shot is something a grouse hunter gets maybe once

or twice a year. For the most part grouse shots are shaky at best.

If we get a shot we’re shooting through cover or in most cases just hearing the grouse flush and fly away unseen.

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

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may find yourself on the path to some exciting places if you surround yourself with the right people this week.

This is a great time to break out of your comfort zone.

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Anything is possible if you keep your eyes and ears open to everything around you.

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Talk to your spouse or partner about the best way to make the most of this renewed vigor.

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Little House on the Prairie had the best looking stew on TV

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hen I was little kid, I loved watching Little House on the Prairie after school. The story line almost always had a good ending and the star, Laura Ingalls, would manage to get in some kind of trouble that was entertaining to watch and see how she would get out of it.

The TV show, based on books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, was about rural farm life and families in the 1860s-1870s. Ma did the cooking and Pa did the outside chores and gave advice to his three daughters, Wild Chow Laura, Mary and Carrie, on right from wrong.

Lisa Erickson Cooking then must have been very difficult. I am very thankful for stoves and ovens—my family wouldn’t be eating like they do now. Most people didn’t have a stove but cooked over an open wood fire in a fireplace.

This is how the program showed Ma cooking.

It looked like most of the time Ma made stew, which made me drool. Stew is a perfect fall meal.

Root vegetables are in season and it is nice and warm on cold fall days.

My mother made stew at least two or three times a month during fall and winter. Her recipe, a quick stovetop method, was one of my favorites. About 20 years ago, a friend shared a recipe for stew cooked in the oven—just like Little House on the Prairie.

This stew is rich and tasty. It has more flavor than my mother’s. Sorry, Ma! I still cook her stew when I don’t have much time, but this stew is very good and if you have the time, I highly recommend trying it.

Now the only things missing from my Little House on the Prairie experience are tin plates and wooden spoons.

Baked Stew Serves 6 2 lbs. stew meat 2 onions, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 carrots, peeled and coined 3-4 red potatoes, cubed 1 -12oz. can tomato juice 1/4 cup quick tapioca 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. basil

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large roasting pan, combine everything except the potatoes.

Stir to make sure tapioca and salt and pepper are evenly distributed. Cover tightly and bake for 2 ½ hours. Add potatoes and cook for an additional 1 hour.

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late slow-no wake requirement, $187.90.

Timothy S. Nelson, 25, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Frederick C. Norenberg, 24, Maple Grove, MN, operate boat at excess speed, $187.90.

Paul A. Oney, 39, Andover, MN, trespass to land, $200.50.

Marvin V. Pass, 61, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Troy A. Paulsen, 45, Balsam Lake, ATV-operation by minor, $162.70.

Daniel S. Paulson, 50, Hugo, MN, fail to have certificate number on boat, $162.70.

David J. Peloquin, 36, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70; violation of child safety restraint requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; child 4 years but less than 8 years of age, $150.10.

Lisa L. Plumley, 44, Ham Lake, MN, operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Mikala R. Rice, 19, Amery, entering unauthorized or closed area,

$175.30.

Gary D. Robinson, 57, Atlanta, GA, age, waiver of physical disqualification, $175.30.

Brian J. Sargent, 51, Webster, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Donna M. Schinderle, 74, Iron Mountain, MI, FYR to pedestrian, bicyclist, EPAMD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; div. hwy. $175.30.

John S. Schulte, 56, Woodbury, MN, fail to have fire extinguisher aboard, $187.90.

William D. Schultz, 22, Waconia, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

William J. Shaw, 31, Hager City, possession of illegal sized fish, $222.90.

Michael R. Sherry, 65, Amery, operate ATV or UTV without required headgear, $150.10.

Andrew J. Sigsworth, 26, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Angela M. Stanisz, 29, Comstock, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Nicholas L. Steele, 27, Deephaven, MN, speed-

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

Larry R. Stoppelmoor, 56, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Patrick S. Swanson, 28, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Ethan E. Thomas, 23, Luck, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Thomas N. Toraason, 60, Eau Claire, possess fish 25% or less over bag limit, $286.75.

Daniel J. Torrez, 20, Coon Rapids, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

Jason W. Triebold, 37, Deer Park, fish without license â&#x20AC;&#x201C; R, $190.50.

Vance Wedin Trucking, Inc., Grantsburg, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $227.40.

Christine K. Wagner, 36, St. Louis Park, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

John H. Warner, 46, Cameron, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Kyle C. Westhuis, 23, River Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Steven P. Williams, 55,

Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Eric Wilson, 42, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Corey T. Winger, 54, Turtle Lake, fail to yield at uncontrolled intersection, $175.30.

Phoebe J. Zaluskypekron, 46, Forest Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Monday, September 19, 2016 Timothy E. Banttari and Nicole L. McDaniel were issued a marriage license on September 13, 2016.

Casey R. Christian and Kayla L. Lyman were issued a marriage license on September 13, 2016.

Glenn T. Peterson and Emily D. Jensen were issued a marriage license on September 13, 2016.

James R. Goodroad and Barbara S. Danielson were issued a marriage license on September 13, 2016.

Levi J. Boyer and Sara A. Dedert were issued a

marriage license on September 14, 2016.

Joshua L. Kohn and Abigail I. Boetcher were issued a marriage license on September 14, 2016.

Jordan D. Olson and Bethany G. Nordby were issued a marriage license on September 15, 2016.

Harold J. Gale Jr. and Jennifer L. Spafford were issued a marriage license on September 15, 2016.

Steven A. R. Koppes and Mollie E. Thompson were issued a marriage license on September 15, 2016.

Morgan C. Gordon and Tayler D. Matteson were issued a marriage license on September 15, 2016.

Matthew J. Kale and Heather A. Wroten were issued a marriage license on September 13, 2016.

Divorces Filed Monday, September 19, 2016 Cathryn E. Filip, 56, Milltown and Kevin j.

Filip 56, Milltown filed for divorce on August 31, 2016.

Kristen E. Maki, 26, Osceola and Chad W. Maki, 25, Osceola filed for divorce on September 1, 2016.

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John G. Shaleen, 59, Osceola and Tameka T. Shaleen, 27, Osceola filed for divorce on September 13, 2016.

Dawn M. Gorres, 49, Amery and Geoffrey H. Gorres, 50, Amery filed for divorce on September 15, 2016.

Kari A. Kowalski-Steffen, 44, Siren and Christopher H. Steffen, 37, Luck filed for divorce on September 16, 2016.

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compliance with all its standards during surveys in June and last year, he said, adding that Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2014 authorized construction of a new $80 million facility at King to replace some aging buildings.

Walker appointed Scocos as DVA secretary.

Democrats on the committee challenged state Auditor Joe Chrisman to reconcile the accolades with the complaints.

They also demanded he find out who made the decision to transfer $18.5 million from a surplus that the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veteran homes have accumulat-

ed to other veterans programs when that money could have gone for upgrades at King. Timothy Michael, a former U.S. Marine from Oshkosh who runs an annual motorcycle ride to raise money for the King facility, asked the committee during the pre-vote hearing why he was bothering if the homes have a surplus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some red flags in terms of judgment calls ... of how money is spent,â&#x20AC;? Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, said.

Scocos said the transfers went to support other veterans programs.

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committee he would conduct a comprehensive review of the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home funding.

Several people who spoke during the hearing suggested complaints about King may be exaggerated, given the emotional distress that goes with living in a nursing home. Tim Thiers, a Navy veteran who worked as a veterans service officer for Manitowoc County, said he has visited King multiple times for his job and

to deliver donations and he never saw anything untoward there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the same type of people who complain if you give them a $50 bill, why you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give them $100?â&#x20AC;? he said.

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We cannot funcĆ&#x;on without great employees - talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, compeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve total rewards package.

BeneÄŽt Eligible Janitor Part-Ć&#x;me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 32 hours/week StarĆ&#x;ng wage: $12.99 Performs a variety of janitorial and custodial tasks to maintain clean and safe buildings and grounds. Polk County would be pleased to train necessary skills and knowledge related to this posiĆ&#x;on to an individual that demonstrates the ability to be Ĺ&#x2021;exible, a team-player, accountability and oÄŤer strong, quality customer service.

Deadline to apply: October 1, 2016 Associate Support/RecepĆ&#x;onistâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SheriÄŤâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Full-Ć&#x;me StarĆ&#x;ng wage: $ 12.48 Provides general administraĆ&#x;ve support to the agency uĆ&#x;lizing general knowledge of agency programs, policies, and procedures. Provides high funcĆ&#x;oning knowledge of computer applicaĆ&#x;ons, and performs recepĆ&#x;onist, and clerical duĆ&#x;es consistent with a law enforcement agency while maintaining high quality customer service.

Deadline to apply: October 5, 2016 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job descripĆ&#x;on, posiĆ&#x;on requirements, applicaĆ&#x;on, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment OpportuniĆ&#x;es. AA/EEOC

Benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc.

Please call for more information or apply now.

Deadline to apply online: 10/14/2016

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Employment OpportuniĆ&#x;es Brison Manufacturing LLC is a PlasĆ&#x;c InjecĆ&#x;on Mold manufacturer seeking qualiÄŽed individuals to ÄŽll full Ć&#x;me posiĆ&#x;ons for:

â&#x20AC;˘ Moldmaker/Toolmaker â&#x20AC;˘ CNC Programmer/Operator

2 years Technical school required.

Clean, temperature controlled, shop environment.

CompeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve wages based on experience. BeneÄŽts include Health/Dental, ReĆ&#x;rement, vacaĆ&#x;on, holiday.

QualiÄŽed candidates can stop by for an applicaĆ&#x;on or email your resume to: jody@brisonmfg.com

CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Positions Available

Brison Manufacturing LLC

Various Shiftsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Flexible Scheduling

493 Simmon Dr Ste 1 Osceola, WI 54020 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-294-3574

We will pay for CNA training for the right candidate, call 715-268-7107 with questions.

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

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As a lead performing a variety of duties in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment. This is a working lead level: providing direction, establishing priorities, assigns tasks, coordinates work projects and the work of other maintenance personnel. Performs related duties asassigned.

Good Samaritan Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Croix Valley is now hiring fulland part-time CNAs. Competetive beneďŹ ts offered.

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LPN Position â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Evening Shift 2:30-10:45pm Part Time, including every other weekend 6 shifts every two weeks Starting Wage: $20.89

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 www.osceolasun.com

Data shows Wisconsin had fourth wettest summer on record MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Recent data from the National Centers for Environmental Information says Wisconsin’s average rainfall this summer is among the highest ever.

About 16 inches of rain fell statewide from June to August, which is about 4 inches above average Wisconsin Public Radio reports.

State Climatology Office director John Young says that makes this summer the fourth wettest on record. The state’s wettest summer ever was in 2010, when the average rainfall was about 7.5 inches.

The national center compared this year’s summer data to the

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20th century average, which are averages from the years from 1901 to 2000.

The northern part of the state experienced heavy flooding this summer that caused millions of dollars in damage.

Young, who is also a professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department, attributes the increase in heavy rains to an increase in humidity.

“We are seeing a trend upward in humidity and when you get very humid air masses becoming more common in the summertime, it’s almost certain that somewhere in the region there’s

going to be a tendency to have more heavy rains,” Young said.

But he said each year has its own unique climate conditions and isn’t always representative of climate change.

“I’m not going to diminish the importance of weather, but don’t mistake one weather event for a climate event,” Young said. “You cannot blame every strong storm on climate.”

He says the state may experience more major flooding since wetter summers are expected to happen more often. According to Young, increases in rain are expected to happen slowly over time and not every year.

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Women candidate forum

The historic Lamar Schoolhouse in St. Croix Falls Township was a fitting location to celebrate two female candidates with strong interests in education last Thursday, Sept. 22.

Diane Odeen (above), a candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate District 10, and Mary Hoeft, running for the 7th U.S. Congressional District, spoke to a primarily female audience of some 50 people.

Polk-Burnett to have open house, Oct. 7 October is National Co-op Month, and Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative is celebrating with a member appreciation open house October 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co-op members who purchase electricity from Polk-Burnett are invited to a free pulledpork sandwich lunch at the Centuria office, 1001 State Road 35.

All members in attendance will have a chance to win a $50 electric bill credit, 10 will be awarded. Plus, enter grandprize drawings for an iPad mini and a 32” LED TV. “All 20,000 people who receive

electricity from Polk-Burnett are members-owners of the cooperative,” said Ed Gullickson, board president. “We appreciate your membership and welcome you to an open house in your honor.”

Open house festivities will take place throughout the co-op office and garage. Guests should use the employee parking lot and north entrance at the back of the building. Doors open at 11 a.m.

During the open house, members can learn how the co-op can help them conserve energy and lower their electric bill.

“We offer EnergySense rebates to help you improve energy efficiency and comfort in your home, and members who track their electricity on the co-op’s SmartHub energy app use less,” said Todd Schulte, member services manager. “Take control of the electricity you use–and the money you spend on your power bill–with Polk-Burnett’s SmartHub app and rebate program.”

Other local co-ops will join Polk-Burnett for the open house in recognition of National Co-op Month. See Royal Credit Union, Natural Alternative Food Co-op and your local Mutual Insur-

ance companies.

“The cooperative was established 78 years ago in 1938 with lines, poles and the notion we all prosper by helping each other.

Today, that cooperative spirit continues.

We hope you’ll join us Friday, October 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to celebrate the cooperative difference, our proud cooperative heritage and the benefits of cooperative membership,” added Gullickson.

— from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

CRAIG DUEHOLM Fourth-Generation Farmer

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

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