What’s up with the post?

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October 28, 2024

002SAT-tulipplanting(W) — Hopefully these tulips planted by Botany Belles & Beaus Garden Club members will be in full bloom on May 15, 2025, the date the Blue Star Memorial will be dedicated. Submitted photo

Submitted by Debby Walters, Botany Belles and Beaus Garden Club

BALDWIN, WI – For those of you following the progress of the Blue Star Memorial under construction at Windmill Park, in Baldwin you may be wondering when the marker will be installed on the post. After consulting with our partners at the Cave-Dahl American Legion Post 240, the marker will be installed next spring followed by an appropriate dedication ceremony recognizing those men and women who have served our nation. The tentative date for the dedication is set for Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Currently 103 engraved pavers are part of the sidewalk leading up to the marker. If you want to recognize a veteran or purchase a block to honor another important person in your life that can still be done. Bricks purchased at this time will be installed before the dedication ceremony. To order online, visit the Botany Belles & Beaus website or Facebook page or contact Ruth Anderson.

The Blue Star Marker program was established in 1945 by the National Garden Club which the Botany Belles and Beaus Garden Club is affiliated with. The markers pay a tribute to the armed forces which have defended the United States of America. The marker in Baldwin is a joint undertaking of the garden club and the Cave-Dahl American Legion Post 240 and Auxiliary Unit 240.

Cross country team runs well at conference, sectionals Saturday in Cadott

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Ron Cipriano

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October 26, 2024

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BOYCEVILLE, WI – The Spring Valley cross country team has been working hard and dropping times all season long. The Cardinals ran at Boyceville a week ago and then just a few days later competed in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference meet on the same course with similar results.

The girls’ team finished in fourth place of four teams, with three schools not fielding enough runners to compete.

Kaysen Goodell, a senior from Colfax, won the girls’ race with a time of 20:34. Boyceville freshman Blake Jeske was second in 20:40 and Elk Mound senior Ellie Schiszik was third in 20:51. The top seven runners earn first team all conference honors and the second seven runners earn second team honors.

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D-SC Champion Cardinals hosting Whitehall in Level 1

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Ron Cipriano

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October 25, 2024

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GLENWOOD CITY, WI – The conference crown returned to Spring Valley this past week with a 21-3 win over Glenwood City on the road. Now the real work starts as the Cardinals, the #1 seed, will host the #8 seed Whitehall Norse in WIAA Level 1 playoff action.

The Cardinals struggled early against the Hilltoppers, but when it came down to it, players made plays, and the Cardinals got the win to secure the #1 seed in their bracket and the D-SC conference crown.

Glenwood City took the opening kick and drove down the field with a mix of runs and passes. Driving all the way inside the Cardinals 10-yard line. But the Valley defense stiffened and held the Toppers to just a field goal at the 6:14 mark of the first quarter.

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Spring Valley Clinic opening announced

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October 25, 2024

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WWH SV Clinic Staff — Alison Weix is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Alicia Sund, FNP is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Sarah Tyler-Peterson is a Certified Nurse Midwife, and Jana L. Gegen is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Submitted photo

By Ryma Lindquist, WWH Community Relations Director

SPRING VALLEY, WI — Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) is excited to announce the Grand Opening of their new Spring Valley Clinic, which will begin seeing patients on Monday, October 28, 2024. Located at E114 Akers Street, Spring Valley, Wisconsin, the clinic will offer Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Prenatal Care services.

The clinic will be staffed by a team of highly skilled providers, offering a wide range of care to meet the diverse needs of the Spring Valley community:

Jana L. Gegen, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, APNP — A board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Jana Gegen specializes in adult and geriatric mental health. She brings over 30 years of healthcare experience, focusing on holistic, patient-centered care that emphasizes physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Alicia Sund, FNP — Alicia Sund is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience across a variety of healthcare settings, including emergency medicine and family practice. She is passionate about providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.

Sarah Tyler-Peterson, CNM — Certified Nurse Midwife Sarah Tyler-Peterson is dedicated to providing individualized prenatal, birth, and women’s health care. With a focus on holistic and trauma-informed care, Sarah brings a personal, supportive approach to her patients.

Alison Weix, LPC-IT — Licensed Professional Counselor Alison Weix specializes in mental health counseling, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is dedicated to helping clients develop coping strategies and improve their emotional well-being.

The new Spring Valley Clinic was made possible through a strong partnership with the Village of Spring Valley, led by Village President Theresa Koch. This collaboration underscores WWH’s commitment to expanding healthcare services in growing communities.

“We’re proud to be bringing much-needed healthcare services to the Spring Valley area,” said Eilidh Pederson, CEO of Western Wisconsin Health. “This clinic represents our ongoing commitment to ensuring that rural communities have access to high-quality, personalized care close to home. We look forward to serving this community for years to come.”

The Spring Valley Clinic is now booking appointments. To schedule, please call 715-684-1111. Clinic hours will be Monday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Community members are warmly invited to attend the Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting event on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., where they will have the opportunity to tour the clinic and meet the care team.

At Western Wisconsin Health, our mission is to build a healthier tomorrow, together. The new Spring Valley Clinic is a key step in fulfilling this mission, offering comprehensive care and fostering wellness for individuals and families in the community.

Volleyball team sweeps final conference games, hosting Clear Lake for WIAA game tonight

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October 24, 2024

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GLENWOOD CITY, WI – The end of the regular season has passed, and the Spring Valley volleyball team is now ready for the postseason.

The Cardinals got back on the winning track last week with a pair of 3-0 wins over Boyceville and Glenwood City. The team now hosts a familiar foe in Clear Lake tonight for their opening game of the WIAA playoffs. The Cardinals beat Clear Lake 2-1 earlier in the season and will be looking to do the same tonight for the chance to advance to the next level of play in the WIAA Tournament.

Spring Valley 3, Boyceville 0 – The Cardinals topped the Bulldogs by scores of 28-26, 25-21, 25-17 in this hard-fought match. Valley was coming off losses to E-PC and Regis and needed a positive end to the season.

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St. Croix County Board to severely cut UW Extension budget at November 6 meeting

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Paul Seeling

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October 24, 2024

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001THU-DSC02102--Lone-Pine-4-H-crew-at-the-2024-St.-Croix-Co.-Fair.-Photo-by-Paul-J.-Seeling(W) — Lone Pine 4-H crew at the 2024 St. Croix County Fair. It is estimated that there are 650 student members, and 120 adult volunteers involved with 4-H in St. Croix County. Photo by Paul J. Seeling

HUDSON, WI – The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors is proposing to cut the UW Extension Services budget from $255,703.00 in 2024 to $69,321 for 2025. That is a severe cut of over 70 percent.

The county begins work on the budgets in April and drafts are back by August/September. Area Extension Director (AED) Dr. Kari Weiss, UW-Madison, Division of Extension Pierce, Polk & St. Croix Counties met with the county budget committee in September and was informed of the proposed drastic budget cuts at that time.

Weiss and Jason Hausler, Assistant Dean UW-Madison, Division of Extension wrote a letter to the County Board of Supervisors addressing the proposed Extension budget cuts.

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GROWW presents ‘Protect Your Town’ CAFO Operation Ordinance Forum

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Paul Seeling

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October 23, 2024

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003WED-DSC02669-Signing-in(W) — Nearly 100 residents in person and over Zoom, signed in at the CAFO Operations Ordinance Forum on Saturday, October 5th in the historic Elmwood, Wisconsin Auditorium. Photo by Paul J. Seeling

with Danny Akenson, GROWW

ELMWOOD, WI – Grassroots Organizing in Western Wisconsin (GROWW) along with nearly 100 residents in person and over Zoom, held a CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) Operations Ordinance Forum on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the historic Elmwood, Wisconsin Auditorium.

The purpose of the forum was to share information on how some towns have or are developing ordinances to coexist with CAFO’s in their communities as there is currently no strict DNR controls on how these large agribusinesses can operate.

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Blackhawk football secures share of MBC Title with win over Prescott

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October 22, 2024

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001TUE-Picture3-WR-Graiden-Moniken(W) — WR Graiden Moniken celebrates after hauling in a passing touchdown from Sell. Photo by Evan Peterson

BALDWIN, WI – The Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks secured at least a share of the Middle Border Conference title with a 41-30 victory over the Prescott Cardinals on October 11, 2024, during Senior and Parent Night at King Field. The Blackhawks recognized their seniors and parents before the final regular-season game at home.

Baldwin-Woodville kicked off to open the game and immediately took control. On the first three plays, the Blackhawk defense made their presence known, with defensive lineman Sam Aho recording a sack and defensive end Andrew Thompson following up with a tackle-for-loss. Prescott faced third-and-22 from their own 19-yard line, and under defensive pressure, the Cardinals fumbled, forcing a fourth-and-26 punt. The Blackhawks took over at the Prescott 38-yard line and capitalized with a nine-yard quarterback keeper by Gavin Sell for the game’s first touchdown. The 2-point conversion was no good, B-W 6-0.

Prescott punted on their next possession, while Baldwin-Woodville struggled on their following drive, including a fumble on a reverse toss that set the Blackhawks back. Despite the offensive setbacks, Baldwin-Woodville’s defense continued to hold strong. Shortly before the end of the first quarter, Dane “Train” Veenendall scored on a 30-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion pass from Sell to Veenendall, B-W 14-0. The first quarter saw a flurry of penalties on both sides, disrupting the pace of each team’s up-tempo offenses.

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Woodville High School Class of 1954 holds reunion

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October 22, 2024

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002TUE-'54-Class-Reunion(W) — Here are seven members of the Woodville High School Class of 1954 enjoying their 70th Reunion. Front: Chris Wangen. (L to R) Back Row: Walter Olson, Mavis Kalkbrenner, Carol Grinley, Janis Norvald, Kathryn Lund, and Al Delander. Missing is Marlys Legge. Submitted photo

Submitted by Al Delander, Woodville Class of ‘54

WOODVILLE, WI – The Woodville High School Class of 1954 recently met to host their 70^th Class Reunion at the Phoenix Grill & Event Center, in Baldwin, Wisconsin. There were seven of the eight remaining Woodville High School graduates of the Class of 1954 who enjoyed getting together again in Baldwin for lunch. Here are the class members names from the 1954 yearbook, Chris Wangen, Walter Olson, Mavis Kalkbrenner, Carol Grinley, Janis Norvald, Kathryn Lund, and Al Delander. Marlys Legge who now lives in Minnesota, was unable to join us for this 70^th reunion at the Phoenix.

The total number of graduates from Woodville High School in 1954 was 25.

After our 50th Reunion we tried to get together every two years. As our numbers have dwindled, we agreed about four or five years ago to start getting together every year now.

Woodville High School was merged with Baldwin in the early 1960’s.

70 years ago, 1954 was an interesting year with some of these many significant events per Google AI, including:

Civil rights: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Cold War: The US and the Soviet Union were engaged in a global rivalry.
Vietnam War: The First Indochina War ended, and the states of North and South Vietnam were formed.
Polio vaccine: The first mass vaccination of children against polio took place in Pittsburgh.
Social Security: President Eisenhower signed the Social Security Bill into law.
Nuclear submarine: The US Navy commissioned the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine.
Ellis Island: The main immigration port of entry in New York Harbor closed.
Oral contraceptives: The first clinical trials of oral contraceptives began at Boston Lying-In Hospital.
The Lord of the Rings: The three-volume publication of The Lord of the Rings took place.

Volleyball team falls to Wolves, wraps up regular season

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Ron Cipriano

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October 21, 2024

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SPRING VALLEY, WI – The regular season wraps up for the Spring Valley volleyball team with a match this past Tuesday in Boyceville and the final regular season game at Glenwood City Thursday night. The Cardinals were looking to get back on the winning track after dropping their last four matches (not including going 2-2 at the Amery Invite).

The Cardinals had lost three straight conference matches falling to 4-3 in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference and 15-8 overall. The 4-3 record put Valley in third place and with Colfax, Boyceville and Glenwood City in the same sectional, finishing strong mattered for seeding and determining if the Cardinals got a home match in the WIAA tournament. E-PC had a 4-1 conference record and is in the same sectional as well.

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