Elmwood Area Community Club holds Euchre Tournament

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February 13, 2024

003TUE-IMG_5262(W) — The EACC had a record turnout for their February Euchre tournament. Submitted photo

ELMWOOD, WI – The Elmwood Area Community Club held one of their two annual Euchre tournaments on Sunday, February 4. With beautiful weather and no football game to compete with, the historic Elmwood Auditorium was packed with thirty teams competing for several payouts totaling over $800. A $600 dollar pot was awarded to the first through fourth place teams, $195 for an optional loan hand pot, and the collected quarters on the table were given to the team with the lowest score.

Before playing, attendees were able to enjoy a delicious lunch provided by the community club of homemade chili, ham soup, Sailer’s brats and pulled pork, and the always present selection of bars – including lemon, pumpkin, banana and more.

Euchre, a popular card game in the Midwest since the early 1800’s, involves a team of four players. Players work together to win hands by taking the most tricks and earning points. The EACC tournament played a total of ten games, with teams moving after each game is played with eight hands. At the end of the tournament, teams turned in their scorecards for the best score from all ten games totaled.

With the scores tallied, the winners of the February Tournament were: 1st place: 40% payout of $240 – Bill Kelly and Dean Bergseng. 2nd place: 30% payout of $180 – Phil Husby and John Bates. 3rd place: 20% payout of $120 – Don Jensen and Scott Brahmer. 4th place: 10% payout of $60 – Tammy Jo Biles and Mark Gereats.

The most loan hands were tied for a pot of $195 by Bill Kelly and John Bates. Lowest score won a total of $74 and was awarded to Jim and Tara Huebel.

The next Euchre tournament is scheduled for Sunday, March 10. The cost to participate is $20 per person, or $40 per team. There will be an all you can eat lunch buffet beginning at noon, with carry outs available for those who don’t want to play.

The tournament will begin at 1:00 p.m., with registration starting at noon. All proceeds from the Euchre tournament go to benefit the community; by providing UFO Days activities and equipment, sponsoring community events like the Easter Bunny and Santa days, and other fun, family friendly events.

If you have questions, please contact Amy Bechel, EACC President at (715) 505-4005.

Celebrate National FFA Week

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February 12, 2024

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Submitted by Michelle Kamm, FFA Advisor

BALDWIN-WOODVILLE, WI – Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.

National FFA Week always runs from Saturday to Saturday and encompasses Feb. 22, George Washington’s birthday. This year, the week kicks off on Feb. 17 and culminates on Saturday, Feb. 24.

The National FFA Board of Directors designated the weeklong tradition, which began in 1948, recognizing Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, and the organization has been influencing generations that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it involves science, business and more.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Baldwin-Woodville FFA will celebrate the week with dress up days: t-shirt day, Americana day, Western Wednesday, Carhart day, and Flannel Friday. Activities planned for the week include hay bale toss, milk chugging, community libraries, ice cream treats to staff and students.

Baldwin-Woodville FFA currently has 100 members. The B-W FFA participates in a variety of events such as speaking contests, livestock and dairy judging contests, officer retreat, state and national conventions, Fall Leadership Workshop, highway clean-up, county and state fairs, fruit sales, scholarships, and many more. If you are interested in joining FFA please contact FFA Advisor Michelle Kamm at mkamm@bwsd.k12.wi.us.

Members pictured include: Aubrie Anderson, Boden Anderson, Elliott Anderson, Serena Baribeau-Raney, Janelle Bault, Olivia Bazille, Cater Benson,Kayla Bonte, Anthony Becker, Katie Borchardt, Meryssa Becker, Wesley Barcsh, Micheal Bierwerth, Leslie Bulera, Elena Clay, Payton Davis, Hunter Dodge, Hallie Dorwin, Thomas Eggen, Maddie Ellingboe, Avery Ferg, Sarah Fisher, Hannah Forrest, Linnea Freer, Kendra Frye, Hunter Gartman, Dakota Gartman, Hunter Glup, Ashley Gordon, Brooke Gordon, Logan Gordon, Kaylee Gossett, Marilyn Goulette-Chamberlin, Tristan Gruene, Garrett Guthrie, Maddie Gunderson, Miranda Halverson, Jaydan Hanson, Hannah Heilhecker, Miranda Herum, Kylie Hellendrung, Irys Hitzeman, Grayson Immerfall, Matthew Jonannson, Sophia John, Christian Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Sophia Kamm, Stella Kamm, Kylie Kastel, Jordan Knegendorf, Travis Kuhn, Katie Lansing, Chase Lee, Gage Lee, Keelyn Lee, Mason Lee, Rachel Lee, Maran Luckwaldt, Keira Lunde, Lewis Maino, Gerrett Mentink, Morgan Mcgee, Grace Mentink. Makenzie Midling, Corrine Miller, Mason Mitchell, Matt Mitchell, Garrett Nelson, Ella Omann, Xander Paulson, Lilly Peterson, Kale Polk, Mahayla Quast, Samantha Price, Cora Reinhardt, Cora Reibe, Melissa Reibe, Andrew Rognholt, Noah Schommer, Summer Silcox, Chris Smith, Brooklyn LaGrander, Jaiden Tjepkas, Olivia Tjepkas, Reese Turner, Sadie Udd, Jasper VanDamme, Olivia Valiant, Chloe Veen, Morgan Wagner, Owen Weber, Makayla Weyer, Kandice Wheeler, Siraj Whirry, Addison Wichelmen, Emma Yanish.

Pedestrian fatality reported in St. Croix County

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February 12, 2024

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Submitted by Scott Knudson, Sheriff

TOWN OF HUDSON, WI – On January 31, 2024, at 5:45 pm, the St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call reporting a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on County Road N near Baker Road, in the Town of Hudson.

Upon arrival, deputies found a 2009 Dodge Ram pickup in the roadway with front-end damage. There was a pedestrian lying in the roadway that had been struck, and lifesaving measures were being performed. The pedestrian was identified as Jason J. Asp, age 39, from Hudson, WI. From evidence at the scene, it appears Mr. Asp was walking near the center of the road on County Road N when he was struck.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Krysta E. Glodowski, age 19, from Hudson, WI. She was traveling westbound on County Road N at the time of the crash and was wearing her seatbelt.

Mr. Asp was transported by ambulance to Regions Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office received assistance from Hudson Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Hudson Fire Department, Roberts Fire Department and Lakeview EMS.

This incident marks the second fatality recorded by St. Croix County in 2024.

The crash remains under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.

Spring Valley Area Ambulance to hold 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction

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February 11, 2024

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001SUN-Spring-Valley-Area-Ambulance-to-hold-35th-Annual-Pancake-Breakfast-and-Silent-Auction(W) — The Spring Valley Area Ambulance will be holding their 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on Sunday, February 25th

SPRING VALLEY, WI – The Spring Valley Area Ambulance will be holding their 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on Sunday, February 25 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Brother Michael Center located at S104 Sabin Ave. in Spring Valley, WI.

They will be serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, applesauce, pudding, coffee, milk and apple juice! The Silent Auction will run from 8 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. 100% of the proceed will be applied to the SVAA’s equipment fund to purchase lifesaving and safety equipment.

Visit the SVAA’s Facebook page to get a sneak peek at some of the auction items that will be available!

Murder’s in the Heir – But Which One? You Decide

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February 10, 2024

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002SAT-Murder’s-in-the-Heir-But-Which-One-You-Decide(W) — Part Agatha Christie spoof, part Clue, Spring Valley Stagehands' Murder’s in the Heir promises intrigue, laughs, and a climactic twist. Submitted photo

Submitted by Lori Peterson, Spring Valley Stagehands

SPRING VALLEY, WI – The setting: the dark and gloomy living room of the Starkweather Mansion, a home nestled on an isolated country estate surrounded by woods, on a stormy night. Family and staff gather to hear why the family patriarch, billionaire Simon Starkweather (Michael Butts), has brought them together. By midnight, the lights will have gone out, the storm will have raged, and a murder will have been committed.

Detective Mike Davis (Luke Hayes) and Simon III (Merrick Johnson), the patriarch’s grandson, will be looking for answers among the many potential scenarios and culprits. They are assisted by Simon’s Attorney, Lois Van Zandt (Kelly Johnson), and his Personal Secretary, Kathy Collins (Edria Nyhus).

Part Agatha Christie spoof, part Clue, this theatre season opening show in rehearsal at the Stagehands theatre promises intrigue, laughs, and a climactic twist. Audience members, in casting votes during intermission, get to decide the answer to the big question of who dun it? The play’s climactic ending changes depending upon the audience vote.

The show is scheduled to run March 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 at 7pm, with Sunday March 2 and 10 matinees at 2pm. Tickets will be available soon at svstagehands.org.

Wrestling team finishes the regular season with tight win over Boyceville

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February 10, 2024

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BOYCEVILLE, WI – The young Spring Valley/Elmwood wrestling team wanted to finish their regular season on a winning note last week in order to prepare for the WIAA tournament this weekend.

The Cardinals got good luck in the drawing of weights and used the matchups to their advantage in a 42-30 win over Boyceville on the road here last week.

The teams drew a starting weight of 285 pounds and when Boyceville selected their wrestler for that weight the Cardinals quickly countered to try to take advantage of the weight class.

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Girls’ squad drops pair on the road, Ducklow nearing 1,000 points

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February 9, 2024

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MONDOVI, WI – The Spring Valley girls’ basketball program is about to witness a historic milestone, this time from one of their own players.

Senior Mara Ducklow is on the verge of becoming the first player in the history of the girls’ program to break the 1,000-point barrier, but it will be an uphill battle this week against two of the toughest defensive teams in the conference in Elk Mound at home this past Tuesday and on the road at Durand tonight.

The Cardinals struggled in a pair of losses last week on the road to non-conference foe Osceola and Mondovi. The pair of losses drop the Cardinals to 5-15 on the season, 5-6 in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference.

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School District of Spring Valley staff to host Pancake Supper

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February 9, 2024

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001FRI-Pancake-supper(W) — 2023 SVHS Graduates and Staff Scholarship Recipients Phoebe Vodnik, Mattie Wilk and Trista Falde with Sharla Bauer, SVHS School Counselor. Submitted photo

Submitted by Melanie Horner, Spring Valley School District

SPRING VALLEY, WI – The staff at the School District of Spring Valley are hosting their annual pancake supper on Tuesday, February 13, from 5-7 p.m. at Spring Valley High School.

For a free-will donation, you can enjoy pancakes, sausage, applesauce, and bars. All proceeds benefit the Staff Scholarship given to deserving Senior students each year. Last year, three $600 scholarships were awarded to 2023 Spring Valley High School graduates Phoebe Vodnik, Mattie Wilk and Trista Falde with the proceeds from this event.

“For a very small school, our scholarship donations are extremely impressive. We have an incredible and supportive community who continue to give back to our students every year,” said Sharla Bauer, SVHS School Counselor. “Traditionally, our pancake supper, put on by the SVHS staff, has raised enough money to give out at least two, sometimes three scholarships every year for students entering a two- or four-year school.”

In addition to the pancake supper, attendees can catch some Cardinal Basketball:

SVHS Girls Varsity plays Cumberland at 5:30 p.m. at Spring Valley High School
SVHS Boys Varsity plays Elk Mound at 7:15 p.m. at Spring Valley High School
SVHS Boys C Team and JV play Elk Mound at 5:15 p.m. at Spring Valley Elementary School

Cardinal boys’ hoops playing with determination in wins, taking it one game at a time

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February 8, 2024

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SPRING VALLEY, WI – When wins don’t come easy, but they keep coming – it only helps teams get better. Having to work through adversity, struggle, find different ways to do it – that builds character for a team and brings them together.

The Spring Valley boys’ basketball team has been doing just that recently, even if the final scores don’t dictate that. The Cardinals are coming off a pair of wins in D-SC play that at the end look like easy wins, but in reality, were more difficult. The wins improved the Cardinals to 15-4 overall, 9-1 in the D-SC which currently has them tied for first place with Durand who lost to Elk Mound last week in overtime.

Valley had a non-conference tilt with Turtle Lake this past Monday and will travel to Mondovi tonight, where Cade Stasiek needs just two points to reach the 1,000-point plateau as a junior. The next week for the Cardinals will be huge as Valley will host Elk Mound on Tuesday, February 13 and then travel to Durand on Friday, February 16. The team will finish the regular season on Thursday, February 22 at Plum City against E-PC.

To read this and other premium articles in their entirety, pickup the February 8, 2024 issue of the Sun-Argus newspaper. Click to subscribe for convenient delivery by mail, or call (715) 778-4990. Single issues are also available at area newsstands and our office in Spring Valley, WI.

Make time for a ‘Super’ breakfast before the ‘Big Game’

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February 8, 2024

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001THU-DSC04163-The-Woodville-Lions-will-be-serving-those-'World-Famous'-golden-brown-pancakes-on-Sunday,-February-12,-2023.-Photo-by-Paul-J.-Seeling(W) — The Woodville Lions will be serving those 'World Famous' golden-brown pancakes on Sunday, February 11th. Photo by Paul J. Seeling

WOODVILLE, WI – It will be the American Football Conference champion Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football Conference champion San Franciso 49’ers playing for the big title in the big game, you know the National Football League “LVIII Super” game.

While the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings didn’t quite make it this year. you can still make time to enjoy a super “Big Game” Breakfast and help raise funds for a good cause. The Woodville Lions Club will be holding their annual “Super” Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 11, 2024. The delicious pancake breakfast will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Woodville Lions Den, 261 Main Street, Woodville, Wisconsin.

The Lions 2024 “Super” Breakfast will feature delectable “World Famous” golden brown pancakes along with scrambled eggs, crispy home seasoned fried potatoes, sausages, toast, and beverages – all for a free-will donation.

To read this and other premium articles in their entirety, pickup the February 8, 2024 issue of the Woodville Leader newspaper. Click to subscribe for convenient delivery by mail, or call (715) 778-4990. Single issues are also available at area newsstands and our office in Spring Valley, WI.