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SPORTS: Osceola football wins last game of season. PAGE 12

Osceola Middle School and High School closing for two weeks Fifth grade as well; officials hope to resume in-person Nov. 30

BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Osceola Superintendent Mark Luebker told those in attendance at the school board meeting Nov. 4, if the District had to close and go remote learning, it would be because of staffing concerns.

When he said those words, little did he think he’d be writing a letter the next day, stating the District was forced to close.

“That’s how fast COVID-19 is,” Luebker said.

The letter stated grades 5-12 are going remote learning, starting Monday, Nov. 9, through Tuesday, Nov. 24.

The tipping point came with the news of two more confirmed cases Nov. 5 – one at the high school and one at the intermediate school -- on top of the seven

throughout the District since Oct. 31.

“Being face-to-face is always our main objective; however, that just isn’t possible due to staffing shortages, increase in positive cases, the number of students/staff who have been identified as close contacts, and a need for deep cleaning/disinfecting,” Luebker wrote in the letter to district residents.

Grades K-4 will remain in-perSEE SCHOOL, PAGE 2

School Board hears about COVID-19 options

BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

High School French teacher William Oliphant started a conversation about COVID tduring the public comment portion of the Osceola School Board meeting Nov. 4.

Oliphant was talking about the number of COVID-19 cases throughout the District, and how some grades already had to

go remote learning, which led students to ask him a question he didn’t have an answer for.

“Mr. O, why are we coming here when we are getting case after case?” the students asked.

Oliphant asked if a discussion has been held on the topic of closure.

“As a teacher, and a member of the community who also has to deal with questions from the kids,” he stated, as the reason he

was asking.

Board member Kysa Marten took it from there.

“What’s it going to take for schools to close?” she asked.

Superintendent Mark Luebker replied there is no threshold that would have to be met. He believed elementary students need the face-to-face instruction as much as possible and it would be SEE BOARD, PAGE 19

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Winter in Osceola

The Streetscape Committee comprised of members from the Chamber and Village planned for 17 new winter banners for Osceola. Public works installed them on Nov 5. Peg Medcraft, Art Instructor at Osceola High School ,custom-designed the banners.

Magnifici, Tiffany re-elected; Stafsholt beats Schachtner

BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Magnafici wins second term to Assembly Rep. Gae Magn nafici won a ssecond term to tthe 28th District A Assembly Nov. 3.

The Republican iincumbent finiished with 21,646 Magnifi M ificii votes compared to Democrat Kim Butler’s 12,221.

The 28th Assembly District is made up of parts of Burnett,

Polk and St. Croix counties. In Polk County, Magnafici routed Butler by a 15,122-8,926 tally.

In the Village of Osceola, Magnafici finished with 834 votes compared to Butler’s 653. In the town of Osceola, Magnafici almost doubled up Butler 1,227 to 657. In the town of Farmington, Magnafici did double up Butler 819-383.

Finally, in the town of Alden, Magnafici finished with 1,165 to Butler’s 611.

Magnafici sent the following to local media outlets Nov. 4.

“Thank you so much to the voters of the 28th District for

once again electing me and trusting me to represent them in Madison. I am forever grateful for the people of Burnett, Polk and St. Croix counties who have helped me get to this spot and have had my back for the past few years. This seat belongs to them and I can’t wait to get back to Madison to represent their interests.

“I was born and raised in Polk County and this is where I will always call home. The residents of this area expect a representative who will for fight their values and will always vote with their best

interests in mind. That is what I have done over the past two years and that is what I will do over the next two. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on healthcare and substance abuse issues. I also am eager to get to work to get Wisconsin’s economy back on track and getting people back to work.”

Stafsholt new State Senator Rob Stafsholt has put State Senate District 10 back in the Republican category.

The 29th District Assem-

blyman defeated Democratic incumbent Patty Schachtner Nov. 3 by a near 2-to-1 margin (60 to 40 percent).

Schachtner won the seat in a special election iin 2018 defeating A Adam Jarchow.

T The seat had b been previously b been filled by R Republican Sheila H Harsdorf for 17 Stafsholt St f h lt years.

The 10th District is made up of Burnett, Dunn, Polk, SEE ELECTION, PAGE 2

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son from Nov. 9-20.

Those grades will join 5-12 for two days of remote learning Nov. 23-24. The District will then have its Thanksgiving break Nov. 25-27.

The number of COVID-19 cases has risen dramatically over the last month. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the state of Wisconsin reached its first 100,000 confirmed cases by the middle of September. It took about a month to record its second 100,000.

Polk County has seen comparable growth. On Oct. 7, Polk County has 368 confirmed cases. A month later that number has more than doubled to 879.

The varsity football team played its regular season finale against Baldwin-Woodville Nov. 6, but will not play in the WIAA playoffs, which starts Nov. 13. Luebker said middle school boys basketball games and practices are still scheduled along with youth sports holding practices or games at school facilities.

He also stressed the District wants to maintain in-person learning for the younger kids as long as they can. He added those with two

‘Please know this decision was not made lightly and we recognize the hardship it puts on many of our Osceola families.’

Mark Luebker Osceola School District Superintendent or four year teaching degrees interested in substituting to please check the District’s website for additional information.

“Please know this decision was not made lightly and we recognize the hardship it puts on many of our Osceola families,” Luebker wrote, concluding the letter. “…Our intent is to transition back to in-person learning on Monday, Nov. 30, but that may not happen.”

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CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs.

The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be on either wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 20 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to qualify.

A household is defined for the purposes of the Lifeline program as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain a Lifeline discount can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the program.

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ELECTION: Magnifici, Tiffany win re-election; Stafsholt beats Schachtner FROM PAGE 1

Pierce and St. Croix counties.

Stafsholt won four of the five counties by nine points or more, with Pierce being the only one going toward Schachtner.

In Polk County, Stafsholt finished with 15,608 votes compared to Schachtner’s 8,709. Locally, Stasfholt won all the precincts comfortably. For example, in the Village of Osceola, the final tally was 849655, the town of Osceola was even greater at 1,266-639 and the town of Farmington was 838-374.

On her Twitter account, Schachtner posted the following Nov. 4: “I called Rep. Stafsholt tonight and wished him the best as Senator-elect to represent this great district. It has been the honor of my life to serve in this position and regardless of this outcome, I will continue to serve my community with the same compassion that I always have.”

Tiffany wins full term to U.S. House In May, Tom Tiffany w a Special Election won f the U.S. House for D District 7 by 15 points o over Tricia Zunker.

On Nov. 3, the two c candidates were back o the ballot in the on Tiffany Tiffany s same race to serve as the District 7 representative for the next two years.

Tiffany won again, and increased his margin from May. He finished with 252,004 votes (61 percent) compared to Zunker’s 162,729 (39.2) The 7th District is made up of 26 counties, which includes Burnett, Polk and St. Croix. Tiffany won 23 of them. In Polk, Tiffany finished with 16,675 compared to Zunker’s 9,263.

In the Village of Osceola, Tiffany finished with 857 to Zunker’s 645, In the town of Osceola, Tiffany had 1,253 to Zunker’s 645. In the town

of Farmington, Tiffany had 845 to Zunker’s 371. In the Village of Dresser, Tiffany had 315 to Zunker’s 144.

Tiffany released the following statement upon victory: “Thank you to everyone in Northern and Western Wisconsin who voted in today’s election. In particular, I want to thank all of our supporters and volunteers for all the work they put into all three of our campaigns this year. None of our victories would have been possible without you.”

“In just the few short months that I’ve served as your Congressman, we have already been able to get some great things done, and I am excited to jump right back into the work and continue getting things done for the people of the 7th District.”

“Lastly, thank you to my family.

This journey would not have been possible without you by my side.”

Voters reelect incumbents for county positions

BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

All four Polk County incumbents who were on the ballot Nov. 3 were reelected.

Clerk Lisa Ross finished with 21,637 votes, while Treasurer Amanda Nissen had 19,130 votes

and Register of Deeds Sally L. Spanel recorded 18,460 votes. District Attorney Jeffrey Kemp had 21,334 votes.

In the race for U.S. President, Donald Trump defeated Joe Biden 16,5909,361 in Polk County.

Locally, Trump carried the towns of Alden

(1,169-611), Farmington (814-387), Osceola (1,233655), village of Dresser (313-140) and Osceola (848-647). Biden carried the City of St. Croix Falls (633-621).

2020 vs. 2016 Osceola Village Clerk Fran Duncanson reported for the 2020 election,

the Village of Osceola had 1,458 voters out of 1,858 registered voters, giving a voter turn out percentage of over 78 percent Seven hundred ninety-three voted absentee.

Four years earlier, 1,202 people voted and only 184 were absentee.

The Salvation Army needs the public’s help For the first time in 130 years, the funds raised through The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID-19 while requests for services are at an all-time high.

Based on the increase in services already provided in response to the pandemic, the organization could serve up to 155 percent more people in 2020 with help paying utility bills, providing shelter, providing food backpacks and helping in many other ways with families in need– assuming the resources are available.

Many of us are strug-

gling through these unprecedented times.

With expected foot traffic expected to be less at retail stores, and consumers carrying less cash and coins, The Salvation Army is expecting a shortfall in the funds raised through the Kettle Campaign. This does limit their capability to provide services for the most vulnerable.

Fundraising Manager Angela Moulton said, “COVID-19 has impacted our organization in many ways including an increase in demand for our services. During the initial shut down of schools in March, our

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backpack program continued to serve hungry kids In Polk County. As a matter of fact, we continued to serve longer into the summer in some districts and some districts saw an increase in the amount of people requesting the backpacks.

People who have never needed help are now coming to us for assistance.”

The best way help right now is to help with the annual Red Kettle Campaign in Polk County.

Moulton said, “There are lots of ways for people to get involved this year.

We have implemented safety measures at our kettle sites if people would like to bell ring.

For those who would prefer to help at home, there is a way to do that too.”

The Salvation Army has listed the following ways for people to get

Involved with the Kettle Campaign in Polk County this year.

Sign up to bell ring at www.registertoring. com or call 417-309-9465.

Masks, social distancing and sanitizing are all mandatory at the kettle sites this year.

Give online at http:// bit.ly/SerenityHouseRedKettle. The organization is also encouraging individuals to share this link on their social media pages to become a “Virtual Bell Ringer”.

Mail donations to: Polk County Salvation Army PO BOX 129 Clear Lake, WI 54005 MEMO: Red Kettle Campaign.

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& NOVEMBER 1-30 Operation Christmas The Operation Christmas phone number has changed. It is 715-5015004 and will be available until Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 17 Badger Talk The Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola is hosting a Virtual Badger Talk

by UW-Madison Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Ankur Desai on November 17 at 5pm. Professor Desai’s talk is titled What Can YOU Do About Climate Change.

More information about the Badger Talk and

how to access it can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/y34j4yub or by calling the library at 715-294-2310.

NOVEMBER 18 Book discussion A virtual book discussion will be hosted by Wilberg Memorial Public Library on November 18th at 6pm. The book being discussed is Almost Everything

by Anne Lamott. Books will be available at the library’s drive-up window during the library’s open hours. For more information on the virtual book discussion email amiller@osceolapubliclibrary.org.

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he COVID-19 bug got me last week and it got Jerry and my daughter too. So we are not excepting invitations for lunch or evening meal either! It’s really a drag, we don’t feel too bad but apparently very contagious. So that’s our sad story this week. We hope that others are doing better than us. We aren’t real sick, but seem to be more tired than usual. I guess that’s one of the symptoms. So take care of you and we probably won’t be out and about much until spring has sprung!

Be sure to call Joyce and Daryl Nelson (715-483-3466) to reserve the center for your holiday party this Columnist year.

Looking ahead this is our plan: We will have turkey dinner for $8 Pat Willits at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the center, call for take out or come with mask on and join us at the center for dinner.

Our phone number is at the end of this article.

Rivertown Holiday is the weekend of Dec. 5-6.

Santa will be at the center both days from 1pm to 3pm and then he will go over to the overlook for an hour and you may take photos. He will also be on the overlook on Sunday morning. You can bring your dog or any other usual pet too, no gold fish or birds please! Please wear your mask for this event. See you there!

There will be food both days at the center, stay tuned for the menu, undecided at this time.

Winners this week: BrenNel Ward and Bob Peterson. 9 Bid: Ray Nelson and BrenNel Ward.

We will continue to play 500 on Sundays at 12:30 p.m.. All are welcome and wear your mask as you enter the center.

We are located downtown St. Croix Falls at 140 N. Washington. Phone: 715-483-1901.

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Bean has a velvet soft Black coat and green eyes. He is four years old. Bean adores people and will rub up against you to ask for attention. If you are game, he will be in your lap, claiming his space.

His general demeanor is chill, calm and easy going but he does enjoy batting at and chasing toys or hunting string on a stick. Bean has not been around small children but his personality tells us he would likely take them in stride.

He wants to be the Top Cat in a household and would be best as an only cat. Bean is a handsome fellow in need of a loving new home.

Keeping Bean company in the Adoptable Cat room are Chica, Willie and Otis. Chica is a short hair Calico with classic dark orange, black and white markings.

She is a two year lap cat with a playful side. Chica lived with two dogs and tried to engage them in play without much success.

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THE WING BEAT The Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940 Eighty years ago today duck hunters from Minnesota and Wisconsin flocked to the Mississippi River for what looked like a promising afternoon hunt. Most folks had the day off to commemorate Armistice Day, which celebrated the end of WWI. By many accounts it was the best day of hunting anyone had ever seen. Ducks by the thousands poured into the backwaters and sloughs of the Mississippi.

The fall had been unusually warm, and Armistice Day began in similar fashion. Temperatures were in the mid-50s that morning. But the birds that flocked to the river were riding the front edge of a storm that would the weather on its head and bring Columnist fla ip blizzard of epic proportions to the upper Midwest.

C.L. Sill The Armistice Day Blizzard hit in the early afternoon of Nov. 11, 1940.

Temperatures dropped rapidly as a midmorning rain became sleet and then snow. High winds followed, creating impassible waves and leaving hundreds of hunters stranded on the small islands that dot the river. As winds topped 40 miles per hour and visibility dropped to zero, priorities shifted completely from mallard limits to survival. Hunters sought shelter in overturned boats rendered useless against gale force winds and five-foot waves. The day had started out so warm that many were dangerously underdressed.

Even if they were bundled up, they had no gortex or primaloft, no insulated chest waders. And they sure as hell didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any chemical hand warmers or buddy heaters. Almost to a man, they wore wool underclothes for warmth and un-insulated canvas coats on top. Hip boots were the footwear of choice.

Wooden decoys became kindling as they tried to stay warm. As evening wore on into night, temperatures continued to free-fall. At 4 a.m. the next morn-

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Kittens are making their debut this week. They have been in foster care and are now ready to bring the excitement to your house. There are Torties, Torbie, a Tabby and Orange and White bundles of fluff. They are pretty cute. View all of our Adoptable Pets on our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG. Stay safe. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery,715-268-7387.

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When the storm abated on Nov. 12, 49 people in Minnesota were dead â&#x20AC;&#x201D; half of those were duck hunters.

The Star-Tribune noted several of the deaths in their morning edition on the 12th. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Herbert Junneman, 38, a barber of Wabasha, Minnesota, drowned in the Mississippi while he was hunting with several companions. The boat was capsized by the storm. He clung to the side of the overturned craft for a while, but became numb and exhausted and slipped into the icy water when rescuers were stalled in attempts to reach him.

The bodies of Theodore Geiger, 30 and Detra, 34, both of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, were washed up on the shore of the Mississippi river 7 miles north of Alma, Wisconsin, last night, victims of the violent snow and windstorm. The men apparently had been hunting ducks in the vicinity.â&#x20AC;?

St. Croix and Polk counties seemed to have mostly escaped the worst of the storm. The Nov. 15 edition of the Baldwin Bulletin reported only 4 inches of snow in the area. Collegeville, Minnesota, just west of St. Cloud, reported the highest snowfall total, with 27 inches. High winds did however hit the Baldwin area leaving motorists stranded overnight. Fatalities in the area were limited to livestock, as the same edition of the Bulletin reported a farm near Erin Prairie lost over 1,000 turkeys to the storm.

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ell, that was quite an election, wasn’t it?

As I write this, the vote counting in the presidential race is continuing and neither candidate has reached the required 270 electoral votes to be president.

The extended time it has taken to count the record number of mail in and absentee ballots has provided additional stress to a process that frankly didn’t need any more stress. But every vote must be counted. This is true in any election from the school board to the presidency.

It is a fundamental tenet of our nation and needs to be defended.

Every election cycle, there is a Publisher push to get people to be involved.

Tom Stangl Voter registration drives are held and public service announcements from celebrities and sports figures are aired. It seems we want as many people as possible to participate in elections and cast votes.

That’s one of the reasons the 2020 election is taking more time to resolve than other recent elections. A lot of people voted in this election. It’s the way people voted and the systems in place to deal with absentee ballots that have caused delays in counting in some areas.

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing unabated, many chose to vote absentee. Traditionally, the number of absentee ballots in an election are a small fraction of the total votes cast. Dealing with the strict regulations regarding the handling of these ballots is manageable when the numbers are low. When they increase, it becomes more of an issue to store and process the ballots.

Then there’s the issue of 50 different states dealing with absentee ballots in their own way.

We are a nation of states and residents of each state elect officials to come up with the way many things are done, including elections. Some states did not allow ballots postmarked by election day to be counted if they arrived after Nov. 3. Court rulings have allowed some states to count ballots postmarked Nov. 3 to be counted as late as the end of the week. Some states allow absentee ballots to be opened and processed as they arrive, other force election officials to store the ballots until election day. Some states allow these waiting ballots to be removed from their envelopes, others don’t.

The way laws read concerning the handling of these ballots vary and in a normal year, it probably wouldn’t have much of an impact on the election.

But this isn’t a normal year.

I voted absentee this year. It was easy and took much less time than potentially waiting in line to cast a in person ballot. It turns out, I wasn’t the only one. Nationally, over half the number of people who voted in the last presidential election voted absentee or in person during early voting, an estimated 69 million.

That’s a lot of counting.

I read Florida changed the way it counts after the 2000 presidential election and had enough of its results in so the results were known Tuesday night. Hopefully after the dust has settled from the 2020 race, states will look at policies and procedures regarding the counting of absentee and mail in ballots and find a way to expedite the process without sacrificing the safety or integrity of the election process.

We need to have at least one silver lining from 2020.

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.

Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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ometimes, the thing we think is impossible is not as far fetched as we are led to believe. I found a few examples this week that I would like to share.

Vikings’ season not lost?

Three weeks ago, at 1-5, I thought the Minnesota Vikings’ season was done.

There’s no way this season can be Editor saved. A three-win season looked inJason Schulte evitable. Five wins l k d to be b the h maximum, espelooked cially with the schedule coming out the bye. At Green Bay against the first place Packers, home against Detroit, which looked to be playing better than in past years and at Chicago, a place where the Vikings never win.

So, of course, the Vikings defied expectations and stunned the Packers. Then, they do what good teams do against Detroit – get out to a lead and make sure they don’t come back.

And what have the Bears done since? Lost three in a row, and scored 10, 23 and 17 points in each game.

This is now giving Vikings fans, including me, hope. A win in Chicago, and who knows? One can’t help but look at their schedule – Home against Dallas, Carolina and Jacksonville, and think of the possibilities especially after the last two games. Catching Green Bay for the division title seems unlikely, but a wild card berth?

Maybe, and that is what makes it so much fun to watch.

Finally, a girl How many of us spent a little too much time checking your favorite website of choice for election results since Nov. 3?

Thinking the results could change in a minute’s notice, especially after hearing Thursday would be the day the winner of the Presidential election would be announced, or even Friday.

I was one of those people, so I gave up Saturday morning. Of course, that was the time the winner was announced.

Anyway to take my mind off the election, I went scouring for stories

that were off the radar for this past week and this one caught my attention the most.

A Michigan couple is the parents of 15 children – 14 boys and one girl, born last week, according to CNN. Kateri and Jay Schwandt are both 45-years old and are the parents of Tyler, Zach, Drew, Brandon, Tommy, Vinny, Calvan, Gabe, Wesley, Charlie, Luke, Tucker, Francisco, Finley and now Maggie.

Tyler is the oldest at age 28. He said in the piece, it may take a few years for his brothers to adjust to having a girl in the house – especially in remembering to put the toilet seat down.

Not even Thanksgiving We aren’t even at Thanksgiving and I can’t help think of multiple public schools in Wisconsin, including Osceola, Clear Lake, St. Croix Falls, St. Croix Central, Ellsworth, New Richmond which have had to temporarily close because of COVID-19. You know what they say, ‘Expect the worst, hope for the best.’ Yeah, that would be me in this category.

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Are you thankful?

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he pandemic is taking its toll on people in America and around the world. Loss of income, loss of family members, schools and education interrupted, businesses closing, relationships and vacations interrupted.

People are discouraged, anxiety has set in, an increase in mental Columist illness is being and Gene Johnson reported excessive alcohol and drugs are being used to cover the despair.

The government has provided a number of stimulus packages to help the economy, but more will be needed before it is restored.

Corruption and waste will find its way into all of these programs and the federal government is likely to be larger than ever.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t despair. Our Heavenly Father is still on the throne and cares about each one of us.

From Eugene Petersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mes-

sage, Colossians 3:15-17 (MSG) becomes clear. Have faith, give thanks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness.

Let the Word of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Messageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have the run of the house.

Give it plenty of room in your lives.

Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your livesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;words, actions, whateverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.â&#x20AC;?

Thanksgiving dinner with families and friends may be different to protect ourselves from the spread of the virus. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be together, find ways to communicate and talk about what you are thankful for.

Many wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have adequate housing or food this season or the income to survive. Many organizations are working hard to meet these needs, but they need contributions from those of us who can provide. Our family is very thankful for all of our readers and

our advertisers and subscribers who are keeping our community newspapers strong and relevant.

Thank you for your support. We are here to communicate and to help people know of services and supplies that are available through so many generous people and organizations. This year there will be more demands, but people are stepping up to the plate.

Be aware of your neighbors.

Check in on them. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s find ways to respect and love each other.

We are all created equal in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image.

The month of November brings us Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have served our nation, protected our freedom and the many who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to talk to children and grandchildren about Veterans Day and what it means to the freedoms we enjoy.

Thank you, veterans, for all you have done to preserve the freedoms of this great country.

If you are into Thanksgiving trivia, a turkey can run 25 miles per hour. The first Thanksgiving

lives, but I walk a few blocks along the sidewalk before I pick up the trail so I figure she must live on that stretch of road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day she sees you walk by, she goes crazy. She barks and jumps up and down in front of the picture window when you pass.â&#x20AC;?

I had no idea.

There is another dog I see, named Cinder. Cinder is very small and sometimes small dogs can have a little attitude. But Cinderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diminutive frame consists of nothing but love and fur. When she sees me, she appears to lose her tiny mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinder!â&#x20AC;? I yell (not making things easier for her owners). Cinder throws herself on the ground in front of me, belly in the air, and tail wagging frantically. I imagine this happens to Brad Pitt with his fans all the time, but it is new to me.

Another time, I saw a dog offleash, many yards in the distance.

The dog saw me and came runningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;barreling toward meâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; stopped at my feet and stared at me. I did not recognize her. I could not remember ever seeing her before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is your owner?â&#x20AC;? I inquired. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who cares?â&#x20AC;? she replied. She kept staring at me adoringly until I gave her a treat. Eventually, her owner arrived.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;She said you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind if she had a treat,â&#x20AC;? I told him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right,â&#x20AC;? he told me.

The same thing happened with a pair of dogs I had only seen once, a long time earlier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like the ice cream truck, their owner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They hear your hiking poles in the distance and come running!â&#x20AC;?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m betting Gwyneth Paltrow has never been compared to an ice cream truck. I was deeply flattered.

Just like the ice cream truck driver, I know how many treats Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need on my route. Seven dogs is a good day. Two is a little disappointing. Four to five dogs are about average. Occasionally, I give out half treats if the dog is the size of Cinder and it looks as if a treat would comprise a full meal.

When I get home, my husband, Peter, always asks me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How was your hike?â&#x20AC;?

I could tell him about the beautiful blue bird I saw, or how the sun made the pine needles shimmer, or that my legs ached by the time I climbed the final hill. But Peter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about any of that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good hike,â&#x20AC;? I tell him.

And then I tell him all about my fans.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoir is called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Yarn.â&#x20AC;? Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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am a celebrity among the neighborhood dogs.

By now, I have been giving out dog treats on my daily walk for several months. If you think this has gone unnoticed among my townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog population, you would be very much mistaken. If Gwyneth Paltrow or Brad Pitt were to walk down the street, I am quite certain the dogs in my town would Columnist be completely unimpressed. Their Carrie Classon owners might behave foolishly and start jumping up and down and salivating but, for the dogs, it would be a non-event.

With me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another story.

There is an old black lab I see occasionally on my hike. She is always glad to see me and her owner and I exchange pleasantries.

But then several weeks will go by before I see her again. I saw them not too long ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to tell you what you have done to my dog,â&#x20AC;? the woman said.

Oh no, I thought. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You walk by our house on your hike every day.â&#x20AC;?

I have no idea where this woman

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10 years ago Nov. 10, 2010 â&#x20AC;˘ Oakey Park got a facelift last week when workers from J&S Construction installed a new set of playground equipment manufactured by Xccent Play, Inc. â&#x20AC;˘ Dale Cotch was one of 60 guardians chosen to accompany 100 World War II veterans on a one-day visit to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II monument and other monuments in the area. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola High School National Honor Society collected approximately 380 pounds of food from the Osceola community on Halloween night. â&#x20AC;˘ Paul Anderson, owner of Croixland Leather, recently received the Air National Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hometown Heroes Salute award. â&#x20AC;˘ Eric Severson of Osceola defeated Ann Hraychuck and will be the next 28th Assembly district representative. â&#x20AC;˘ Pete Johnson will succeed Tim Moore as Polk County Sheriff. â&#x20AC;˘ Named to the All-Conference volleyball team from Osceola were Rachel Mickelson (second team), Lisa Rydeen, Kate Grahek and Paige Garriga (ďŹ rst team).

20 years ago Nov. 8, 2000 â&#x20AC;˘ Krooked Kreek Golf Course is undergoing a facelift this fall.

The old pole barn that served as its clubhouse has been removed and a new building is in the early stages of being built. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola Community Fund Drive continues to set records. The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of $36,000 was surpassed last week and the current fund total stands at $45,386. â&#x20AC;˘ Neil and Ellen Johnson of Osceola were chosen by the Osceola Medical Center Auxiliary to be honored this year

during the Love Light Trees ceremony. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola volleyball teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storybook season came to an end Friday at the state tournament against Milwaukee Thomas More. They lost in three straight games, 15-10, 15-6 and 15-8. â&#x20AC;˘ Lindsey Johnson, Laura Tarman and Jenny Wolter from Osceola were named to the All-Conference volleyball team. Sarah Spring received honorable mention. â&#x20AC;˘ Garry Dombrock, Dan Kendrick, Jarrid Houston and Greg Kumlien from Osceola were named to the All-Conference football team.

30 years ago Nov.7, 1990 â&#x20AC;˘ Twelve Osceola FBLA members and advisor, Mary Smith, traveled to St. Louis, Mo., to attend the North Central Regional Leadership Conference. Attending were Nick Montpetit, Zach Johns, Jim Jenkins, Josh Robinson, Chris Schmidt, Tom Wettig, Nikki Vesperman, Gina Laux, Katy Schottler, Amy Gray, Jeff Demulling and Jess Morelock. â&#x20AC;˘ A special memorial tree was planted last week at Mill Pond Park in Osceola in memory of Dr. Arlinda Kay Hildebrand, MD, who died Sept. 16. â&#x20AC;˘ Pvt. Marty Raska has completed basic training at Fort Jackson,S.C. â&#x20AC;˘ Red Ribbon Week poster contest winners included Laura Steege, ďŹ rst grade; Lindsey Johnson, second grade; Melissa Peterson, third grade and Justin Peterson, fourth grade.

Grand prize winner was Andy Johnson. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola FHA-HERO officers who attended the leadership training conference in Sioux Falls were Jim Jenkins, Deb Demulling, Heather Potting and Kerri Schmidt.

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BY MARY KOLAR SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

On a November 11 more than a century ago, the guns of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Warâ&#x20AC;? fell silent and WWI finally ended.

The following year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and every year since â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the American people commemorated that momentous day with gratitude and reflections on the bravery and selflessness of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterans.

Veterans such as Amelia Ann Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, born in St. Croix County, who trained as a nurse and volunteered to serve in France during WWI. Or Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;?

Davis, a veteran who lived in Rothschild before moving into our Veterans Home at King, who during the attack on Pearl Harbor, swam under burning oil slicks to save his shipmates.

We also recognize veterans like John A. Greening, a Koran War veteran from northeast Madison, who overcame health challenges

to achieve his lifelong dream of serving in the Air Force and Gary A. Dowe, a Cedarburg native and a machine gunner in the Marines, who enlisted at seventeen and earned two Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam. Or trailblazers like Marcia Anderson, from Beloit, who became the first African American woman in the United States Army Reserve to attain the rank of major general.

All of our heroes, veterans here in Wisconsin and across the country, each and every person who donned the uniform of a Soldier, Marine, Sailor, Airman or Coast Guardsman, whether they served on the beaches of Europe, in the jungles of Asia, in the deserts of the Middle East, or here at home, wherever they served, they deserve our gratitude, on November 11 and every day.

We are often humbled by the strength of our SEE VETERANS, PAGE 9

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The main causes of these wildfires have been leaf and brush pile burning, sparks from lawn and recreational equipment, campfires and improper ash disposal from fireplaces. It is not uncommon to see the risk of wildfire rise in the fall.

Wildfires can occur any time of the year when the ground is not completely snow-covered.

Things are especially vulnerable in the early spring and again in the fall after the leaves have

fallen from the trees and the plants and grasses go dormant in preparation for winter.

Smoldering embers can remain hot for days, even weeks. If using a wood stove or fireplace, empty the ashes into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid or dump the ashes onto bare soil then drown the ash with water and stir until the embers are completely cold.

The same goes for campfires, burn barrels and burned leaf and SEE DANGER, PAGE 9

ClariďŹ cation Incorrect information appeared in the Nov. 4 Sun pertaining to the article about Christopher Platzer, who was charged with vehicular homicide.

Platzer no longer lives at the address that was listed in the story.

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Harris C. Steffen

Elizabeth “Betty” Hanson

Ann Annabelle Kisler

Harris C. Steffen of Osceola died Nov. 4, 2020, at the Christian Community Home in Osceola. He was 91.

He was born March 21, 1929, in Somerset Township, t parents Elmer and Franto c Steffen. ces Harris loved fishing, h hunting, cars, trucks, tract tors, and fish fries. He liked t play pinochle and watch to W Wheel of Fortune. He was a l leader in the farm commun and served on many nity f farm boards. He was proud o his farm accomplishof m ments.

He was also an avid P Packer and Badger fan.

He was preceded in death b his wife Lela; parents by Elmer and Frances; sisters Murley and Ruby; brother Curtis Sr.; granddaughter Dana Steffen, and greatgrandson Austin Mutschler.

Harris is survived by his children, Denise Steffen-Fox, Peter (Bonnie) Steffen, Donae Steffen, Tracy (Julie) Steffen, Dawn (Dennis) Neumann, Thomas Steffen, and Jennifer Branum; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters Marge, Lois, Grace, and Darlene; brothers Charles and Darwin; and many numerous relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Nov. 7, at the Zion Lutheran Church in East Farmington.

Interment at the Oak Grove Cemetery in East Farmington.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Hanson died peacefully Oct. 31, 2020, at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond.

She was 85.

Betty was born May 8, 11935, to Conrad and Clenora S Sondreal who farmed near H Hatton, N.D. The family m moved to Grand Forks, N N.D., where they lived for m many years.

Betty married Cameron H Hanson on Sept. 18, 1954.

T They had four children.

T They moved to Wisconssin, living in Dresser and O Osceola.

Before Betty was married, sshe worked as a teacher. She enjoyed reading, singing, gardening, camping, selling Bee-line clothing, being involved with her church and caring for her children. Later in life she trained to be a Personal Care Assistant providing home care for a number of years. She spoke fluent Norwegian and was proud of her heritage.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Don and Cameron; sisters, Gloria and Marjorie; husband, Cameron; and daughter, Lynelle Osterbauer.

She is survived by daughters, Debra (Terry) Christensen, Cynthia Murray; son, David (Karen) Hanson; son-in-law, Greg Osterbauer; grandchildren, John, Kelsey, Jessica, Daniel, Marjorie (Caleb), Greg, and Geoff; great-grandchild, Othniel; sister, Lorraine; and brother, Jim (Brenda).

Special thanks to the staff at St. Croix Health Center and Lakeview Hospice for all their attention and care.

A private Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held by the family. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

Ann Annabelle Kisler of New Richmond died Nov. 1, 2020, at the St. Croix Health Care Center in New Richmond. She was 95.

Ann was born July 1, 1 1925, to Anton and Victor Svoboda in Cromwell, ria M Minn.

She was a simple l lady who loved to cook. Ann w a part of the Kitchen was b band in Somerset for many y years and also a cook at the A American Legion. She also e enjoyed a little time at the c casinos.

She will be dearly m missed.

Ann was preceded in d death by her parents; h husband Vernon and sons, Curtis and Peter.

Ann is survived by her daughters, Peggy (Gary) Ronkainen and Char (John) Vanous; daughter-in-law, Nancy Kisler; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives.

Private services were held. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WI. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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Eighty-eight percent of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with their family. Eleven percent of Americans are food insecure.

WEEKLY MEDITATION Victory is yours

BY MIKE FISK

“And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life.” Revelation “It is finished” Those words can bring a variety of emotions. If you’ve been working on a project, “It is Finished” brings the satisfaction of victory over all the frustrations it took to get to the point where all your efforts see a great result.

Goals attained bring contentment and give one a sense of value.

The phrase “It is

Finished” can also bring pain and anguish, such as when a relationship ends, a career is suddenly taken from you, the doctor brings a scary report or a loved one passes away.

But when Jesus says “It is Finished,” it shows completeness. Remember all the sorrows you’ve endured? He brings relief! Remember the fear and anxiety you harbor deep in your heart? He can bring comfort! Remember the pain of that broken relationship? He brings healing! Are you struggling with the frustration of addiction? He SEE MEDITATION, PAGE 9

CHURCH LISTINGS Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, all gatherings of 10 or more are being curtailed.

Please call to see if church services are being held in some capacity.

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1100 www.stcroixalliance.com Lead Pastor Jeff Naegelen Co-Lead Pastor Chris Folkestad ———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Joseph Madanu ———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net ———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid Associate Pastor Scott Adkins ———————— CEDARBEND CHURCH P.O. BOX 414, Osceola Matt Hayton connect@cedarbendchurch.com SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m. at Osceola High School Auditorium.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn.

Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222 ———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson 715-755-3113 ———————— EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn.

———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 ———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523

FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth ———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn.

651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org ———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 ———————— 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 ————————

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.occnow.org ———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation.

———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515 • plcdresser.org plcdresseroffice@gmail.com Pastor Melissa Carmack Intern Ben Nelson Find us on Facebook!

Sundays in person, 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Online: youtube.com ———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 ———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls

Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 ———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Jonah Fetzer ———————— ST. ANNE PARISH 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Joseph Madanu ———————— ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org Pastor Ran Yoo Pastor Kooko Kim ———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Rev. Kelli Clement ———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Joseph Madanu 715-294-2243 ————————

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees ———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 ———————— TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com Pastor David Rosenow (920-645-7526) ———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 ———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Interim Pastor Matt Saarem SUNDAY: ———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn.

———————— ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) East Farmington Pastor William Brassow (715) 294-3489

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Symptoms of illness in four common pets If pets could speak, caring for them would be that much easier. But pet owners must rely on physical cues to determine if their beloved pets are doing well or feeling under the weather.

Various animals display different symptoms when they are not feeling well or suffering from illness. It is important for pet owners to become familiar with what is “normal” for their pets so that they can readily identify behaviors or symptoms indicative of illness. Keep in mind that symptoms that would indicate illness in one pet may not do the same with other animals.

That is why it is key to establish a baseline. Any change in a pet’s behavior from what is normal is reason to consult a veterinarian.

This generalized symptom list may give pet owners pause to speak with a vet about the health of their furry friends.

Cats Cats will spit up on occasion, particularly if they have been grooming themselves and have to pass a hairball. Cats who roam outdoors may gobble down a kill and later

vomit back up indigestible parts, like feathers or fur. But frequent vomiting may be indicative of a food allergy or intolerance. Sometimes it may be the symptom of gastric irritation from parasites like roundworms.

It is difficult to gauge if cats are ill because they can be so stoic. Blood in vomit or feces, decreased activity, straining to urinate, or urinating in inappropriate places can be signs of illness in cats.

Dogs Dogs are a little better that cats at conveying illness. Generally speaking, normally upbeat and boisterous dogs who are now lethargic and uninterested in interaction are probably sick.

Disinterest in food for several days, vomiting, diarrhea, or changes in urination might indicate illness. Quite often pet owners do not discover their dogs are suffering from diabetes until they have to frequently refill water bowls and their normally trained pets start urinating inside the home.

Hamsters Common signs of illness or injury in hamsters include inactivity, huddling in a corner, un-

kempt coat, discharge from the nose or eyes, wetness around the tail, or hair loss. Bring the hamster in for a checkup if it exhibits any of these symptoms.

Lizards Determining if your pet lizard is sick can be challenging since lizards (and most reptiles) have such slow metabolisms that, when they get sick, they often do not show signs of illness until a disease has progressed. Different species have varying nutritional require-

The basics of feeding cats Cats create a whole new dynamic when they’re brought into a home. First-time cat owners may have a host of questions about their new furry friends, but foremost on that list likely concerns what to feed their felines.

The ASPCA recommends speaking with a veterinarian prior to designing a diet for your cat. The vet will recommend a diet based on a host of variables, including the cat’s age, its activity level and its overall health. That last component is especially important when adopting a full-grown cat, as some cats may not be coming from good homes. That means some cats may be malnourished or have developed diseases in their previous homes. Such cats still make wonderful additions to a home, but special consideration will likely need to given to their diets to return them to full health and/ or promote their longterm health.

In addition to speaking with a veterinarian, the ASPCA recommends new cat owners keep the following tips in mind when designing diets for their furry friends.

• Look for age-specific balanced foods. The ASPCA notes that cats require the essential amino acid taurine, which promotes eye and heart health. Cat foods are designed based on the life stage of the feline, and choosing the right balanced food for your cat’s age will ensure it gets enough taurine in its diet to thrive.

• Provide fresh, clean water at all times. PetMD notes that cats need less water than dogs to stay

ments and light requirements. They also have their own specific temperature and humidity needs. Lack of appetite, fewer droppings, lethargy with hiding under bedding, sunken eyes, sticky mucus in the mouth, and weight loss (particularly thinning of the tail) are signs a lizard may be sick.

Getting to know pet behaviors and indications of wellness can make it easier to determine if a pet is sick and needs medical attention.

Guidelines when adopting a shelter dog If there has been a silver lining to 2020 and the upheaval caused

by COVID-19, it’s that more people have found they have more time on their hands to care for a new pet.

Supporters of “adopt don’t shop” urge people in the market for new pets to adopt animals from local shelters rather than buy them from breeders.

When adopting a shelter dog, keep these tips in mind.

Understand the responsibility first Much like having a child, welcoming a puppy into a home

means spending weeks or months training the animal. This may result in initial damage to belongings and time constraints on people’s schedules.

Get a behavioral and health assessment Established shelters that pride themselves on animal rescue will provide health and behavioral assessments for all dogs. This helps people find a dog that meshes with their lifestyles.

Match the household Consider the household’s lifestyle and pace pre-pandemic

to see if it is conducive to having a pet. Can a dog still fit in when responsibilities change? Can you modify to accommodate the dog?

Look at the shelter itself Make sure you adopt from a shelter that is clean, friendly and organized and has follow-up resources.

Expect a fee Shelters and rescue groups vary in regard to adoption costs. Anything from $150 to $400 may be collected. Adoption fees can be a small price to pay for a loving dog.

healthy, but it’s still vital that cats have access to fresh, clean water at all times. Bowls should be cleaned at least once per day and water should be refilled daily.

• Limit treats. The ASPCA says treats should be no more than between 5 and 10 percent of the cat’s diet.

• Be careful with baby food. Some cat owners find that feeding finicky kittens baby foods gets them to eat when they’re refusing their own food.

But the ASPCA warns cat owners to read baby food labels carefully before feeding any to a pet.

Onion or garlic powder, which can be found in some baby foods, can be poisonous to cats.

• Don’t wait to go to the vet if the cat is exhibiting signs of illness.

The ASPCA advises cat owners to take their cats to the vet if the animals exhibit signs of anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting, or lethargy for more than two days.

New cat owners should speak with their veterinarians about how to feed their cats and should never hesitate to express any concerns about the feline’s eating habits to their vets.

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brings release! Are you still full of anger or hurt over that unfair treatment? He satisfies! Are health issues weighing you down? He offer peace.

The result of Jesus’ working to complete you is like a cool fountain of spring water that cools, refreshes, satisfies and strengthens your soul. On the cross Jesus completed phase one of making you complete. He’s still working on you. His workmanship is unaffected by society, culture or politics.

One day your victory will be revealed because through Jesus it is already finished!

There are few things in this world we can be sure of. Listening to all the voices can be discouraging.

But faith in Jesus Christ offers something no other religion can offer — the promise that some day you’ll be complete.

If you are struggling with purpose or self worth, seek out a place of worship where Jesus is lifted up as the only way to true peace.

veterans, by their example of courage and heroism in some of the most difficult circumstances.

This Veterans Day, during a year like few others, let us remember that, while Veterans Day is about honoring those who endured the difficulties of war, it is also about the triumph of those veterans, often over long odds and dark days. It is a story about regular people – mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters – who overcame adversity and won victory through sacrifice, grit, and inexhaustible determination.

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The Salvation Army of Polk County has a goal of $95,000 this season to help individuals in need.

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School Board Proceedings The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola was held in the Middle School IMC on October 28, 2020. The meeting was called to order

by President Brooke Kulzer at 5:45 P.M. with roll call taken: Pete Kammerud – yes; Kysa Marten –yes, Brian Meyer – yes; Lanette Johnson-yes; and Brooke Kulzer –yes. Superintendent Mark Luebker, Business Manager Lynette Edwards, and Building & Grounds Director Bob Schmidt were also in attendance.

A Kysa Marten/Brian Meyer motion was made to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (F), Construction Manager negotiations. Motion Carried.

A Lanette Johnson/Kysa Marten motion was made to adjourn out of Executive Session. Motion Carried.

Board President Brooke Kulzer announced no action was taken and called for recess until 6:30.

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was called back into session at 6:30 by Brooke Kulzer following the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call taken: Kysa Marten-yes; Brian Meyer-yes; Lannette Johnson-yes; Pete Kammerud-yes; Brooke Kulzer-yes. Superintendent Mark Luebker, Business Manager Lynette Edwards, Building & Grounds Director Bob Schmidt, and Director of Pupil Services Dr. Becky Styles were also in attendance.

Persons who requested and audience with the Board: Mike Haase, High School teacher and coach spoke to the Board for the desire and need to open School facilities for nonschool sponsored youth sports.

Mr. Luebker presented Brooke Kulzer with a Region 1 award for reaching level one.

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Oral Histories available on the Wisconsin Veterans Museum website. I’m confident you will learn something new and perhaps find inspiration in what you hear.

To the 350,000 veterans in Wisconsin, and to veterans around the country, we thank you.

Mary Kolar is the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Secretary Kolar was commissioned in the United States Navy in 1980, served on active duty for 28 years, and retired as a Captain (O-6). As Secretary, she is responsible for advocating for the approximately 350,000 veterans in recognition of their service and sacrifice to our state and nation.

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The DNR recommends holding off on conducting any debris burning until the ground is completely snow-covered. In addition, keep a close eye on the daily fire danger and know local burning restrictions before using any fire in the outdoors.

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period of our nation’s history, as we face new and seemingly insurmountable challenges, let the example of those who have served, and those who continue to serve, remind us that loss is not the only thing born of adversity – but also hope, and a better tomorrow. Let our communities draw strength from the example of our veterans and of their spirit of service and sacrifice, of stepping up and meeting challenges head-on, of “doing ones’ part,” and of protecting our neighbors.

I encourage each and every one of you reading this message to reach out to a veteran in your life to hear their story, or listen to the

When President Trump appointed Sonny Perdue to be Secretary of Agriculture, he told him to “take care of the farmers.” And for the past three and a half years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has met that mandate, even during these challenging and unprecedented times.

Last month, I visited with many Wisconsin farmers and heard from most that – as expected – it’s been a tough year, especially for dairy producers, who’ve faced price declines and new costs brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.

I reminded all of Wisconsin’s agricultural producers that the

President and USDA still have their backs. We want to make sure the Badger State can continue to provide the food, fiber and fuel that Americans and people around the globe need.

As a fourth generation Iowa farmer, I’m proud – and humbled – to lead the USDA agencies that work closest with our nation’s agricultural producers. The Farm Production and Conservation mission area delivers programs through the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency directly to farmers and ranchers to help them feed people with the safest, most nutritious, and most abundant food supply in

A Pete Kammerud/Brian Meyer motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented, also to correct the official minutes of 9/20/20 to reflect the resident who had an audience with the Board was Warren Johnson and not Loren Johnson. Motion Carried.

Adopt the agenda Approved minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 7, 2020 Approved minutes of the Special Meeting held on October 14, 2020.

Hires, Resignations, and Recognitions.

Resignation: Recognition(s): Ashley Kolve, OHS Cook; Becky Swagger, OHS Cook Hire (s): Ryan Jutz, OIS Custodian; Rhonda Bastian, OIS Kids Klub Supervisor Motion Carried.

A Lanette Johnson/Pete Kammerud motion was made to hire Miron Construction as the Districts building manager for next summers construction projects and as we move forward with Elementary School project(s). Motion Carried.

A Kysa Marten/Brian Meyer motion was made to approve the payment of bills from General Fund with ACH numbered 202000103-202000144 and computerized checks numbered 181315-181526 for a total of $2,100,878.18. Motion Carried.

Referendum update was presented by Business Manager Lynette Edwards, which will be done monthly as we move forward, at this point approximately 18% has been spent through September.

Business Manager Lynette Edwards reviewed the 2020-21 revenue limit worksheet, noting how the operational referendum, 2020-21 pupil count, and property values impact the calculations.

Business Manager Lynette Edwards highlighted 2020-21 budget changes leading to an unbalanced budget. This will use up some of the fund balance that was added at the end of 2019-20 fiscal year.

A Brian Meyer/Lanette Johnson motion was made to approve the budget updates. Motion Carried.

A Brooke Kulzer/Lanette Johnson motion was made to certify tax levy for 2020-2021. Motion Carried.

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USDA has a variety of programs to do that, and one of the biggest in Wisconsin is the Dairy Margin Coverage program. DMC is a voluntary risk management program that offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed price (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. DMC payments were made to producers for seven months in 2019 and three months so far in 2020.

More than 23,300 dairy operations nationwide enrolled in the DMC program in 2019, including SEE FARMERS, PAGE 19

Superintendent Mark Luebker updated the board on Strategic Planning Review, with five different firms being contacted to assist with moving forward. This will be an agenda item on November 18th.

Superintendent Mark Luebker updated the Board on our plans for the use of facilities for youth sports activities. Board members voiced their thoughts on the importance of moving our youth forward for both physical and social emotional needs during these trying times.

A Lanette Johnson/Brian Meyer motion was made to approve the youth sports facility use under the proposed rules.

Motion Carried Superintendent Mark Luebker presented a new calendar option that changes five school days to remote learning and teacher PLC days. The days would be November 23 and 24, January 22, March 5 and April 23. After much discussion with points of views with the advantages and disadvantages of this proposal Mr. Luebker made a recommendation to make the change.

A Kysa Marten/Brooke Kulzer motion was made to adjust the calendar to reflect these changes. Roll call vote: Kysa Marten-yes; Brian Meyer-no; Lanette Johnson-no; Pete Kammerud-yes; Brooke Kulzer-yes. Motion Carried.

The next Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Osceola Middle School Library. A public audience will be allowed for this meeting and the room will be set up to follow social distancing guidelines. All visitors will be required to fill out a COVID-19 Visitor Screening.

The next regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Osceola Middle School IMC. A public audience will be allowed for this meeting and the room will be set up to follow social distancing guidelines. All visitors will be required to fill out a COVID-19 Visitor Screening and wear a facial covering.

A Pete Kammerud/Brian Meyer motion was made to adjourn. Motion Carried.

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The Osceola Chieftain football team was coming off of a very disappointing loss to Amery the week before. The final game of the season was against a strong Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawk squad. OHS demonstrated that they are a proud group as they dominated play against B-W. The win leaves the Chieftains with an overall 3-4 record for the shortened season and Osceola was 2-4 in Middle Border conference play.

“It was definitely an interesting year and experience,” Osceola Coach Scott Newton said.

“When we got the approval to start conditioning on July 1st our focus was to control the controlla-

bles and move ahead. We had great numbers and the kids wanted to be here. We definitely had a season of highs and lows.

The excitement of having a season, facing the many injuries early in the year, a couple of close losses, and a couple of big wins.”

It didn’t take long for Osceola to show that they had wiped the loss to Amery out of their minds and that they were focused on Baldwin-Woodville. The Chieftains took the opening kickoff and drove 71 yards in just four plays to take a 7-0 lead with just one minute, fifty-one seconds elapsed. Jacob Sedivy scored from 35 yards out after setting up the TD with 26 yard pass reception from quarterback SEE OHS FOOTBALL, PAGE 13

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Behind a wall of Chieftain blockers quarterback Charlie Tronrud (#1) looks for a hole in the Baldwin-Woodville defense.

Osceola defeated the Blackhawks 34-12 to complete their 2020 football season.

Saints end HON schedule with shutout of Spooner, playoffs looming

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Saints suffer first loss at State When and Where: Nov. 7 at D-2 State tournament in Kaukauna Outcome: Luxemburg-Casco 3, St. Croix Falls 0 Summary: St. Croix Falls fell to Luxemburg-Casco in the D-2 State semi-finals by a score of 3-0. Bothe teams were undefeated for the season as the match began. Luxemburg-Casco took the first set by a score of 25-13 and took a 2-0 lead with a 25-22 decision in the second set. The Saints battled hard and took the last set to extra points before falling 27-25. Luxemburg-Casco went on to defeat Lakeside Lutheran in straight sets to claim the State championship. SCF SEE SCF VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 13

Correction Last week’s St. Croix Falls volleyball story was written by Ron Jasperson not Coach Notermann as stated in the story.

When and Where: Nov. 6 at Spooner Outcome: St. Croix Falls 21, Spooner 0 Summary: The St. Croix Falls Saints offense was steady and their defense was great in a 21-0 victory over the Spooner Rails in Spooner. Quarterback Zack Clark connected for two touchdown passes to Brady Belisle, one for 14 yards and the other for 10 as the Saints built a 14-0 halftime lead. Tanner Gaffey got the final SCF touchdown when he recovered a Rail fumble in the end zone.

Comments: “Looking back on the game, I’m very pleased with the way our defense stepped up and handled their run game,” St. Croix Falls Coach Grant Belisle said.

“If you would’ve told me we were going to shut Spooner‘s offense down and keep them out of the end zone, I probably would’ve told you that you were nuts. I need to give credit to our front seven and how well they handled Spooner’s power run game which is the bread and butter of their offense.”

Special Teams: “We’ve been continually working on our special teams, the kicking game, and taking

care of the football,” Belisle noted. “These phases of the game really hurt us through certain stretches of the early season. If we keep getting better in these phases, I like our odds as we get into the next game or possibly two.”

Offense: “Zack Clark threw some great passes that our receivers hauled in for first big downs or touchdowns,” Belisle said. “We may not pass the ball a bunch but we have been able to keep teams honest with it.”

Special Note: “I also want to give credit to Kaleb Bents,” Belisle said. “He played an outstanding game. Offensively, he converted a couple big first down attempts. Then defensively, he was credited with six tackles for losses.

He really seemed to find the seams in their offensive line, and make the most of it.”

Upcoming: “The guys are looking forward to the modified playoff format,” Belisle summarized. “Every day is another day to get better, work together, and find positivity. We ended up getting Bloomer in the first round. It shouldn’t be difficult to find motivation this week as the guys have had a bad taste in their mouth since the week one overtime loss to Bloomer.”

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SCF finished HON play last week with a 21-0 win at Spooner and begin playoffs this week in Bloomer.

First Harvest, First Experience certificates available The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters of all ages to celebrate their first hunt with a free first harvest and first hunting experience certificate.

“The first time you harvest an animal can be very exciting, but

even the first time sitting in a tree stand or setting a trap can be memorable,” said Matthew Gross, DNR assistant big game specialist. “The DNR also offers first hunting experience certificates to commemorate the occasion.”

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Bear hunters have success Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shows hunters harvested 4,129 bears during the 2020 Wisconsin black bear season, an increase from the 3,679 reported in 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wisconsin is a national leader in bear hunting, and preliminary registration data shows that to be true once again this year,â&#x20AC;? said Randy Johnson, DNR large carnivore specialist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite slight reductions in the overall quota and total permits available to hunters, we saw harvest increase by about 450 bears from the previous year. Once again, the data from harvested bears provided by hunters will be critical to tracking bear population trends and establishing future harvest quotas to achieve population management objectives.â&#x20AC;?

This year, all four management zones met and exceeded harvest goals, driven primarily by above-average hunter success rates, especially across the three northern zones (A, B, D). With the exception of Zone A (north-central) where a reduction in permits led to a decrease in harvest (from 946 to 892), all zones saw increased harvest from the previous year (Zone B: from 658 to 753; Zone C: from 900 to 1046; Zone D: from 1,175 to 1,438). The data from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harvest will play an important role in determining future harvest levels and ensuring that Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bear populaSEE BEARS, PAGE 14

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including when and where the animal was harvested. All information will be displayed on the free, customized certificate to help mark the occasion.

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Charlie Tronrud on the play before.

Late in the opening quarter it was Sedivy hitting pay dirt once again, this time from 58 yards, to double the Osceola lead to 14-0. Sedivy was a pain in the Blackhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sides all night long as he carried the ball 12 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns and added 51 yards on receptions.

Baldwin-Woodville made the game interesting scoring on their last drive of the first half on a six yard pass from Wyatt Larson to Tanner Holldorf and then on their second drive of the second half on a five yard run by Keegan Ofstie to make the score 21-12. Osceola responded like good teams do going on a dominating six play, 63 yard drive with all plays coming from their infantry. Nick Carlson covered the final four yards of the drive to make the score 28-12.

Carlson set up Osceolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final touchdown of the game and the season with a big interception from his line backing position. His pick set

the Chieftains up at the Blackhawk 37 yard line. Osceola drove the ball the distance in eight plays culminating with a three yard run by Carlson who also had a huge night on the ground for the Chieftains.

Carlson carried the ball 24 times for 128 yards and had a pair of touchdowns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great way to end the season,â&#x20AC;?

Newton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our kids played with energy and excitement.

We talked about it all week and what an extra step can do for a play and I think we witnessed that with our play.â&#x20AC;?

With the final game of the season in the books Osceola will say goodbye to 13 seniors, four of which were selected as captains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nick Carlson, Tyler Johnson, Thomas Oswald, and Sawyer Miller were chosen as captains for their attitudes and work ethic,â&#x20AC;? Newton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all faced the difficulties of leadership and for that I hope some of those skills and experiences are building blocks for them as they complete their senior year and opportunities they have ahead.â&#x20AC;?

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ended their season with a 13-1 record.

Comments: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a rough start with outside hitter and 6-rotation player, Kaylee Miron, getting injured in the very first play of the game,â&#x20AC;?

St. Croix Falls Coach Alyssa Notermann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was out the entire match after that. We struggled that first set trying to recover from having such a defensive impact player out of the game. The second and third set we competed well, only losing by a couple of points.â&#x20AC;?

Stats: Sydnei Larson; 19 digs. Emily McCurdy; 7 kills, 1 block, 3 digs. Kelsey Cooper;

8 kills, 1 block, 2 digs. Lucia Neuman; 2 kills, 25 assists, 1 block, 1 ace, 10 digs. Olivia Miron; 8 kills, 9 digs. Kylie Broten; 5 kills, 4 blocks, 7 digs.

Lauren Hoverman; 1 kill, 1 block, 3 digs, 2 aces.

Season Summary: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a fantastic season that we can be proud of,â&#x20AC;? Notermann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the girls worked together and put the team first. They made lifelong friendships and will have wonderful memories.â&#x20AC;?

Seniors: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our seniors have been fantastic leaders this year,â&#x20AC;? Notermann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They worked hard and supported the underclassmen. We will miss the four of them next season.â&#x20AC;?

SCOREBOARD BOWLING FRIENDLY VALLEY WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEAGUE Nov. 4, 2020 Hauge Dental 90 Horse Creek Store 83 Osceola Lanes 82 Friendly Bar 80 Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tire 78.5 Set In Stone Countertops 75.5 Osceola Cleaners 66 200: Jenny Faffler, 213.

500: Meghan Tinney, 537; Jenny Faffler, 530.

High game: Osceola Lanes, 622.

High series: Osceola Cleaners, 1756.

OHS FOOTBALL Osceola Football Statistics Baldwin-Woodville at Osceola (unofficial) Nov. 5, 2020 Rushing (att - yds - tdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) OHS, Tronrud 6-14, J Sedivy 12-200-3, Carlson 24128-2, Jordan 2-5, Team 3-(-4). BWHS, Ofstie, 12-56, Margelofsky 4-22, Smith 3-2, Larson 4-(-2), Gartmann 1-(1).

Passing (comp - att - yds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; td - int) OHS, Tronrud 3-9-51-0-1. BWHS, Larson 12-20-134-1-1.

Receiving (catches - yds - tdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) OHS, J Sedivy 3-51.BWHS, Smith 1-5, Gartmann 1-20, Fritts 4-24, Ofstie 1-18, Margelofsky 1-23, Holldorf 2-11-1, Lunde 1-18.

Punts OHS, Ulrich 2-73-36.5 ave.

BWHS, Van Someren 4-168-42.0 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; OHS 343, BWHS 77.

Yards per Carry; OHS 7.3, BWHS 3.2.

Yards Passing; OHS 51, BWHS 134.

Yards per Attempt Passing; OHS 5.7, BWHS 6.7.

Total Yards; OHS 394, BWHS 211.

Total Plays; OHS 58, BWHS 44.

First Downs; OHS 16, BWHS 8.

Kickoff Returns; OHS 3-69-23.0 ave.

BWHS 5-59-11.8 ave.

Punt Returns; OHS 1-1-1.0 ave. BWHS none.

Penalties; OHS 5-26, BWHS 4-33.

Turnovers; OHS 1 (interception), BWHS 2, (fumble, interception).

Scoring 1 2 3 4 F BWHS 0 6 6 0 12 OHS 14 7 7 6 34 First Quarter OHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; J Sedivy 35 run (Carlson kick), 10:09 OHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; J Sedivy 58 run (Carlson kick), 1:14 Second Quarter OHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; J Sedivy 25 run (Carlson kick), 9:11 BWHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Holldorf 6 pass from Larson (kick blocked), 2:30 Third Quarter BWHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ofstie 5 run (run failed), 6:00 OHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carlson 4 run (Carlson kick), 2:30 Fourth Quarter OHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carlson 3 run (kick failed), 8:15 Middle Border Conference Football Standings FINAL Conf Overall W-L W-L 1) Ellsworth 6-0 6-0 2) St. Croix Central 5-1 6-1 3) Somerset 3-3 3-3 3) Baldwin-Woodville 3-3 3-4

5) Osceola O l 22-4 4 33-4 4 5) Amery 2-4 2-4 7) Prescott 0-6 1-6 Scores from November 6th Osceola 34, Baldwin-Woodville 12 Amery 28, Prescott 12 St. Croix Central 43, Somerset 14 Ellsworth at New Richmond (non-conference) cancelled

SCF FOOTBALL St. Croix Falls Football Statistics (unofficial) St. Croix Falls (SCF) at Spooner Nov. 6, 2020 Rushing (att - yds - tdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) SCF, Oye 1877, Bents 13-59, Guggisberg 5-21, Clark 4-2, Steffen 1-2. SHS, Meister 6-23, #5 10-19, Field 5-14, Jepson 4-5, Melton 1-2, #1 7-(-20).

Passing (comp - att - yds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; td - int) SCF, Clark 5-8-49-2-0. SHS, #5 2-249-0-0, #1 1-2-2-0-0.

Receiving (catches - yds - tdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) SCF, Belisle 3-30-2, Bents 1-12, Steffen 1-7.

SHS, Adler 1-25, Field 2-24.

Punts (att / yds / ave) SCF, Bents 1-22-22.0 ave., Belisle 1-34-34.0 ave.

SHS, Nauertz 5-159-31.8 ave.

Team Statistics Yards Rushing; SCF 161, SHS 43.

Yards per Carry; SCF 3.9, SHS 1.3.

Yards Passing; SCF 49, SHS 49.

Yards per Attempt Passing; SCF 6.1, SHS 9.8.

Total Yards; SCF 210, SHS 92.

Yards per Play; SCF 4.3, SHS 2.4.

Total Plays; SCF 49, SHS 38.

First Downs; SCF 14, SHS 5.

Kickoff Returns; SCF 1-20-20.0 ave.

SHS 4-36-9.0 ave.

Punt Returns; SCF 2-11-5.5 ave. SHS none.

Penalties; SCF 4-20, 6-35.

Turnovers; SCF 2 (2 fumbles), SHS 2 (2 fumbles).

Scoring 1 2 3 4 F SCFHS 0 14 0 7 21 SHS 0 0 0 0 0 First Quarter No scoring Second Quarter SCF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belisle 14 pass from Clark (Bents kick), 4:45 SCF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belisle 10 pass from Clark (Bents kick), 3:50 Third Quarter No scoring Fourth Quarter SCF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gaffey recovered fumble in end zone (Bents kick), 8:36 Heart Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;North Football Standings FINAL W-L 1) Cumberland 6-0 2) Northwestern 5-1 3) Spooner 4-3 4) Bloomer 3-3 5) St. Croix Falls 3-4 6) Barron 2-3 7) Cameron 2-5 8) Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 0-6 Scores from November 6th St. Croix Fall 21, Spooner 0 Northwestern 35, Cameron 0 Cumberland 18, Durand 14 (non-conference) Chetek-Weyerhaeuser at Bloomer cancelled

WILD RIVER TRAILS COVID 19 and hunting

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he Covid, as many people are calling it, just took my 79 year old neighbor and friend Denny Johnson away. It also put 38 year old Chris LeMay, a hunting buddy and my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend on his back for a week or two. LeMay was supposed to have been headed out to far western North Dakota on a waterfowl, upland and prairie bird hunt. Needless to say he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go and his friends sent him pictures of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greatest Hunt Everâ&#x20AC;? that he missed.

Earlier this year I put $400 down on a dog. The dog, a pointing dog, a Small Munsterlander was to be from a breeder I met at Pheasant Fest at the Minneapolis this spring, the last big event held there pre Covid. I had planned on going out west to see Dean Rasmussenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line of dogs in action hunting. Our plans were put on hold Columnist to be rescheduled because Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandson also got The Covid.

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My question was how all this will affect the fall hunting scenarios that are taking place. Obviously some plans had to be changed and some plans are being examined very closely. Who do you feel safe hunting with when you travel by car or stay in a cabin? Do we trust motels? I stayed in one in Duluth earlier this spring and felt pretty safe until I dropped something on the floor and looked under the bed to find it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if that area had been cleaned since John Kennedy visited there in 1960. Talk about GROSS!!!

Looking back at summer this summer the boat ramps were all full. On our trip to The Rocky Mountains this summer all the campgrounds were packed and trout streams were more like war zones in the popular places. On a trip to the Boundary Water late summer we had heard that numbers there were up but with entry dates spaced out you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any crowding but there were a lot of paddlers and canoeists being ferried around via motor transports.

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tion remains healthy and sustainable into the future.

“The first week of the bear season in early September saw below-average temperatures, rain and even a couple of hard frosts across much of the northern part of the state,” Johnson said. “This weather can be generally favorable for bear hunting, particularly for hunting with the use of bait, and likely contributed to the high success rates for those hunters at the beginning of the season.

The second week was mostly dry with moderate temperatures, which can be more favorable for those hunting with hounds. In addition, as a result of the pandemic, folks may have had more time to devote to hunting bear this year than in other years. These factors, combined with a healthy bear population, likely all contributed to the high success rates this year.”

Zone-specific preliminary registration information is as follows: Preliminary % of Quota Hunter Harvest Harvested Success Rate Zone A 892 112% 64% Zone B 753 101% 69% Zone C 1046 116% 16% Reflecting continued high interest in Wisconsin’s bear hunting opportunities, more than 119,000 hunters applied for either a harvest permit or preference point for the 2020 season.

Hunters wishing to obtain a permit or preference points for the 2021 season are encouraged to apply through GoWild before the Dec. 10 deadline. New zones will be in effect for the 2021 season, and hunters should make sure to check the new zone map before selecting their zone in GoWild.

“What’s not captured in harvest information are the countless memories made among families and friends and all the hours spent outside taking in Wisconsin’s wonderful outdoors,” Johnson said. “The bear hunting tradition in Wisconsin is very strong, and interest in the activity continues to grow.”

Visit the DNR website to learn more about black bear ecology, history and management in Wisconsin and to review the 2019-29 Wisconsin Black Bear Management Plan.

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Gov. Evers announces Cultural Organization Grant awardees Gov. Tony Evers last week announced $15 million in COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grants has been awarded to 385 cultural organizations across Wisconsin. The program will provide critical funds to assist cultural nonprofit organizations impacted by the pandemic.

“These cultural organizations represent the vibrant fabric of communities across our state and support Wisconsin’s tourism industry and local economies,” said Gov. Evers. “This grant program will help organizations cover essential costs related to keeping

their employees and communities safe throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”

Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), the COVID-19 Cultural Organizations Grant program provides grants to nonprofit organizations whose primary missions are to produce, present, or exhibit cultural disciplines such as music, dance, theater, literature, and the visual arts, or items of environmental or scientific interest. Grant awards can be used to cover pandemic-related impacts such as lost revenue, increased

workers’ compensation costs, cleaning and sanitization, and purchases of services or equipment to facilitate telework by employees.

“Just like small businesses, cultural organizations have taken a major financial hit,” said DOA Secretary Joel Brennan. “We’re all in this together. We hope that these funds will make it possible for us to be able to enjoy the museums, theaters, and music from these organizations once it is safe to do so again.”

The St. Croix Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls was one the recipients.

They received $15,699.21.

Protecting those who protect us Every year, an average of more than 145,000 traffic crashes happen throughout the State of Wisconsin. Many of these crashes create a need for emergency response because of property damages or urgent medical needs.

Governor Tony Evers proclaimed Nov. 9-15, as Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) joins other organizations in a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the important, dangerous job of crash response.

“First responders have no choice but to work dangerously close to moving traffic. We want to make sure that every one of them goes home to their families at the end of their shift,” WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “The single best thing you can do to help in that effort is to move over and slow down when you see emergency lights.”

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Waterfowl hunters encouraged to wear lifejackets The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding all waterfowl hunters to wear a lifejacket while out on the water this season.

Wisconsin has had 22 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to DNR records.

Twenty of those deaths were drowning-related, and 18 of those people were not wearing life jackets.

Hunters are no exception to boating accidents and drowning deaths, and as fall takes hold, they are urged to be aware that conditions can change rapidly with high winds, unfavorable weather and temperatures.

“It is crucial that waterfowl hunters – whether in a boat or in the water in waders – wear a life jacket,” DNR conservation warden Jon King said. “Wet, heavy

is a timely reminder about the need for every driver to plan ahead, be patient and exercise additional caution on the road. WisDOT asks that interested parties join the discussion on social media using hashtags #StaySafeWI as well as the national campaign’s hashtags: #MoveOver #SlowDown #MoveOverSlowDown

hunting clothes serve as a weight that can pull a person underwater quickly.”

To prevent boating accidents, waterfowl hunters and other hunters alike should follow these safety tips while afloat and afield.

• Be aware that water temperatures are rapidly cooling and if you fall overboard, hypothermia can set in rapidly. Wearing a lifejacket can keep you on the surface and you can use your energy to keep warm rather than using it to stay on the surface.

• Remember to protect your canine companion on the water – they need their lifejackets, too.

• Never overload the boat. If hunting on a large river or lake, use a boat that is big enough to handle rough water.

• Balance your boat evenly and keep weight low for stability.

• Be on the lookout for elements outside of your control, such as changing weather, wind or a slightly submerged stump, rock, sandbar or floating debris.

• If you are in a boat or canoe with a hunting partner, establish and communicate a safe zone of fire; do not stand to shoot if your partner is shooting from a seated position.

• Always carry a cellphone so communication can happen in case of an emergency.

Whether hunting on land or by water, firearm safety is always essential. Recall the four basic rules of firearm safety at dnr.wisconsin. gov.

To learn more about safe hunting and boating practices or enroll in a hunter education course, go to dnr.wisconsin.gov.

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through the roof what kinds of fall hunting season will we have?

Is the great outdoors still the best way for social distancing? According to FOX News, New York licenses sales have surged as COVID 19 pandemic has people seeking more ways to enjoy the outdoors. Liscense sales there were more than doubled for not only big game hunting but for trapping as well. When

most people think of New York hunting never comes to mind but there is a strong historic outdoor history in New York.

Hunting camps based around big group deer shacks and cabins were large bands have normally gotten together are all changing.

I heard Bob St. Pierre, President of Pheasants Forever talk about people meeting around campfires instead of in cabins and enjoying the outdoors more, something we

have been doing on our 45 year run of Duck Camp. It looks like being safety on this fall’s hunt has taken on a new meaning and our hunting heritage is back and that’s a good thing!

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, balancing work and family is important. Sometimes one or the other should take priority. Communicate often and openly about your needs.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, the stars are putting out some strong energy that can keep you grounded when you face adversity this week.

You will stay calm and focused.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Others may be making certain assumptions about you lately, Gemini. Their intentions are good, so don’t hesitate to reach out and lend them an ear.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your life is going to start to equalize a bit. That means you can feel more relaxed, healthy and balanced.

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This is a great time to examine relationships and make plans.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Glowing compliments reach your ears, Leo. You will finally learn how much others respect you. Take the spotlight with grace and remain as composed as possible.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Planning an event or party will be lots of fun for you, Virgo.

All the details are in order and you are a master of timing.

Others may enlist your help, too.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, now is your time to encourage others to turn their goals into reality. You’re a positive force in the lives of so many people, and others recognize that.

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Scorpio, it may not be apparent to you, but you often make a very good role model. You tend to be driven and organized, and young people in your life can learn much from you.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sometimes it’s a battle between two sides within you, Sagittarius. Your patient and impatient sides might be at war this week. Take a step back and reconsider your approach.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, let someone with high energy inspire you to be a go-getter in the week ahead.

They may be on to something, and you can benefit from the extra hop in your step.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Even though change is good, it isn’t always comfortable, Aquarius. Transitions in your life

may feel a bit challenging this week, but surround yourself with support.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Dreams may have you tossing and turning, Pisces. Just remember that dreams are not necessarily indicative of what’s to come. Rest easy.

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Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?

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hat question has been argued in a handful of different ways over the last few years. One that has interested me because I’ve never been a big breakfast eater.

I’m not hungry in the morning. Are you the same way? Do you find yourself forcing food down in the morning before you leave for work or school?

I eventually get hungry, but not until 9 or 10 am. By that time, I have to be careful or I will mess up my lunch—which is my favorite meal of the day, especially if tacos or pizza are on the menu.

Even growing up as a kid, breakfast was a challenge. My mom Columnist and dad encouraged me to eat a bowl of cereal, toast with jam, or Lisa Erickson pancakes. None of it sounded good to me back then and it still doesn’t today.

There was one breakfast meal I loved though— Sunday brunch. Without fail, my mom and dad would make the biggest breakfast. Fried eggs, hash browns, bacon, toast, and waffles with homemade blueberry or real maple syrup for dessert. It was like a Sunday morning party.

What I realized is, I don’t care for sweet things in the morning and really, I dislike inhaling my food.

I gravitate towards savory things like tacos and pizza. I have been known to eat dinner for breakfast—but you already knew that.

Being that tacos and pizza are not the best choices for breakfast, even though there are some healthier kinds, they take a long time to make. My latest breakfast routine is an egg skillet with fresh veggies. Skillets are easy, healthy, and they make me happy.

To make meals in the morning easy, chop up my broccoli and onion when I get home from the grocery store. I cook the bacon on Sunday afternoons, that way I’m prepared for the week. No rushing for me.

To answer the question: If eating breakfast makes you happy then, yes, it is the most important meal of the day.

What do you like to eat for breakfast? Check out my website and drop me a note. I’d love to hear from you. www.wildchowrecipes.com Breakfast skillet 1 tbsp. butter 1 cup broccoli, chopped ¼ cup onion, chopped 1 tbsp. water 2 eggs Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup Colby jack cheese, shredded 1 strip of cooked bacon, crumbled In a large non-stick frypan, melt half the butter, over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add the broccoli and water. Cover pan and steam broccoli for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Add the rest of the butter to the pan and melt. Add the eggs and scramble. Cook until eggs are thoroughly cooked. Add the broccoli mixture back to the pan.

Toss to mix together. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.

Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes by emailing her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com.

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He did state, if schools will have to close, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be because of staffing concerns. (Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: A day later, Luebker announced grades 5-12 will have to go remote learning Nov. 9-24, due to, among other factors staffing concerns.) He also mentioned area schools such as Clear Lake, having to close district-wide and Ellsworth High School having to go remote for two weeks.

Administratorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Updates Elementary principal Lindsay Thomas talked about a new school-wide positive behavior reward system. When students are exhibiting the OES way, their name/class/ positive behavior goes up on a grid in the hallway.

The first grid was filled and the end result was a dance party. She also mentioned cards and letters are on their way overseas to show support for veterans.

Intermediate principal Julie Bender praised

teachers and staff for doing an amazing job ensuring all students are getting new content.

She also thanked Emma Cruciani and Clint Storm for creating a Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day movie surrounding the book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The White Table,â&#x20AC;? which will be shown to all students during the morning meeting on Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day. Middle school principal Amanda Meyer highlighted the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door and pumpkin decorating competitions. She also mentioned sixth and eighth grades wrote letters to send to veterans.

Athletic Director Scott Newton said winter sports would be starting soon with girls basketball Nov. 16 and boys basketball and wrestling Nov. 23.

Other News The Board approved the retirement of Jerri Neska after 23 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She will definitely be missed at OES,â&#x20AC;? said Luebker. Neska worked in food service at the school.

FARMERS: USDA here for farmers FROM PAGE 9

5,900 in Wisconsin, the most of any state. Signup for the 2021 DMC program begins October 13.

(For more information on and to apply for the program, dairy producers should contact one of the 50-plus USDA Service Centers located across Wisconsin.)

One of our newest programs, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), is providing direct financial assistance to agricultural producers whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen their domestic and international markets disrupted because of the pandemic. The first round of CFAP payments provided more than $10 billion nationwide and more than $522 million in Wisconsin. The second round, which runs from Sept. 21 through Dec. 11, is expected to make direct payments of up to $14 billion to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s producers. (For information on eligible commodities and how to apply for CFAP, farmers and ranchers should contact their closest USDA Service Center.)

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also taking care of the neediest in communities around the country, including in Wisconsin. So far, USDA has distributed more than 636,000 boxes of food, including cheese and other dairy products, worth $19 million to Wisconsinites through

its Farmers to Families Food Box program.

Another important and exciting program weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve focused on over the past few years is the ReConnect Broadband Pilot Program, in which USDA partners with local institutions and communications companies to bring high-speed Internet to rural communities, farms, and other businesses. In the first round of the program, USDA invested $698 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure in 33 states.

This year, USDA has announced nearly $130 million for ReConnect projects in the second round of funding, including a $3 million grant to Ntera, which will connect hundreds of households in rural Wisconsin to modern and reliable high-speed Internet.

Under the leadership of President Trump and the direction of Secretary Perdue, USDA and its dedicated staff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who refer to you folks as â&#x20AC;&#x153;our farmersâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will continue to play a supportive role in helping farmers and ranchers in Wisconsin and across the nation produce the food, fiber and fuel on which a growing world depends.

Bill Northey is USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. He previously served as the Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa.

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UW System enrollment drops overall Increases for underrepresented students Preliminary enrollment at University of Wisconsin System campuses decreased 1.9% in fall 2020 compared to the previous year, a drop in line with demographic shifts and less than national estimates.

Enrollment of underrepresented students of color increased by 2% on UW System campuses.

In total, 164,494 students are enrolled at UW Systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13 universities for fall 2020, the preliminary data show. UW System campuses experienced an enrollment decrease of 6% among first-year students, far less than the estimated 16% drop nationally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amid the pandemic, and with fewer high school graduates, we

expected a slight dip in enrollment,â&#x20AC;? said UW System President Tommy Thompson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gratified by these enrollment figures, which show that our students want to be able to continue their education as much as possible.â&#x20AC;?

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, enrollment across the U.S. dropped 3% for fall 2020 and 16% among first-year students.

The UW System enrollment figures reported today represent the count on the 10th day of classes, the standard reporting figure.

Overall, the data shows 3,194 fewer students in the UW System in fall 2020 compared to fall 2019.

About one-third is attributable to the two-year branch campuses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pandemic has changed the way we operate, but we know our students value and demand the

kind of education our universities can deliver,â&#x20AC;? said Regent President Andrew S. Petersen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;President Thompson, our chancellors, and all of our faculty and staff are doing all they can to provide that education in as safe an environment as possible.â&#x20AC;?

The data also show: â&#x20AC;˘ Preliminary overall enrollment at three campuses increased. â&#x20AC;˘ Graduate student enrollment increased 1.9%, or 461 students. â&#x20AC;˘ New freshman enrollment fell by 1,684 students. â&#x20AC;˘ Enrollment of underrepresented students of color increased by 438. â&#x20AC;˘ Enrollment at two-year branch campuses fell by 989 students. â&#x20AC;˘ Five universities enrolled more resident students than the previous year.

Over 1,080 county residents have tested positive for COVID

BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Polk County has 1,085 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

According to data from the Polk County Health Department Nov. 9, out of those 1,085, 574 have recovered with 506 in isolation.

Nineteen are currently hospitalized with five people dying from COVID-19 symptoms.

Other COVID-19 data from

neighboring counties according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and their own department websites.

Barron County has seen 1,919 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 1,372 recoveries. There are over 530 active cases with 21 deaths.

Dunn County has seen 1,628 confirmed cases with 12,253 negative tests. There has been one death.

Pierce County has 1,118 con-

firmed cases with 807 recoveries.

Over the last seven days, there have been 267 new confirmed cases. There have been eight deaths.

Burnett County has seen 402 confirmed cases with six deaths.

There are 19 probable cases.

St. Croix County has seen 14 deaths. Over 1,270 people have recovered. Fourteen residents are hospitalized in county and 17 are hospitalized out of county.

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BY SARAH GODLEWSKI WISCONSIN STATE TREASURER

My grandma was one of the most patriotic individuals I know. A woman who left her life in Hudson, to serve in the Navy during World War II. Public service was part of the fabric of her being.

Yet, despite these values and her commitment to our country, she dreaded election season. As she put it, ‘politics pull us apart when we should be coming together.’

As Wisconsin concludes another divisive,

nail-biting election, my grandma’s words couldn’t ring more true.

The fissures between urban versus rural, Black versus white, and young versus old have only deepened over these past months. The politics of resentment continues to pit us against one another. Our divisions aren’t new, nor are the efforts to exploit them.

Over the past four years, we have seen our state grow further apart. We continue to see politicians play into our fears and anxiety instead of

hope and kindness.

With another divisive election behind us, as we combat an infectious virus and work to rebuild our economy, it’s important that we recognize there is so much more that connects us instead of divides us. Together, Wisconsinites from every corner of the state want the opportunity for a better life for our families and the ability to achieve the American Dream.

When we stop and listen, we hear similar struggles from Wisconsinites whether they live

in a city or small town, are young or old, Black or white, Republican or Democrat. The factory worker in Racine who works three jobs to make ends meet, the mom in Wauwatosa who can’t find quality, affordable childcare, the young couple in Stevens Point with insurmountable student debt, or the small business owner in Dunn County who needs broadband to grow their business.

Wisconsinites work hard and play by the rules, but are fed up with

a system that is stacked against them. Ensuring access to healthcare, raising stagnant wages, eliminating the digital divide, and improving caregiving resources should not be issues that tear us apart but instead bring us together.

I believe it comes down to listening to each other and coming to the table with those values my grandmother taught me.

Together, we can create solutions that can make our lives and the lives of our fellow Wisconsinites better.

There’s no better example that big, bold ideas are possible in Wisconsin than our beloved Green Bay Packers. If we can

turn a farm team into a world class football organization, surely we can do the same for our future. As we get ready to reconnect with family during the holiday season, let’s take the opportunity to put our differences aside and spend some more time listening. Hard work, pragmatism, and hope aren’t Democratic or Republican values - they’re Wisconsin values. By actively listening to one another and working together we can make meaningful investments around these shared values. We know this won’t be easy, but there’s no doubt it’ll be worth it.

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“Today the taskforce began its work in earnest, focusing on affordable access to broadband in all areas of the state.

The discussion included the importance of solving current, urgent needs, while incorporating a vision for future technology developments and growth,” said Senator

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Schachtner. “Helping children in our community have full educational opportunities is more important than ever. I am optimistic our work will lead to equitable opportunity for all children in northwest Wisconsin, wherever they live. The Investments our public and private partners make today will improve the economy in Wisconsin for years to come.”

The taskforce is charged with researching and recommending policies and initiatives that will meet the state’s broadband goals and needs, promote strategic expansion and adoption around the state, especially in rural areas, and develop solutions with key stakeholders and experts. This effort will result in an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature laying out real, practical solutions to finally get this work done to meet the challenges of our 21st century economy.

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