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Schools close statewide amid coronavirus concerns BY C.L. SILL EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Gov. Tony Evers directed the closure of all public and private schools in the state of Wisconsin due to the coronavirus pandemic in a statement released last Friday afternoon. The rule will take effect Thursday morning in Osceola and the district is set to remain closed through April 6. The decision comes a week after an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the Osceola School district for a Destination Imagination event on March 7. The school closed temporarily following that incident, but had since reopened. Superintendent Mark Luebker said the decision to close all schools statewide didn’t take the district completely by surprise. “We were definitely planning for worst case

scenario,” he said. “But we hadn’t been made aware of (the closure) until Friday.” The school administration spent a better part of the weekend in the office finalizing their plan for the shutdown and putting a system in place to maintain student curriculum during the closure. Luebker said the curriculum the district will provide will be focused solely on maintaining what students have learned so far throughout the school year so as not to lose ground during the closure. “We are not providing new instruction for kids,” Luebker said. Much of this is due to lack of Internet access for some students when they are not at school. “We don’t have the capacity in our district to have our technology devices off site,” Luebker said.

Access to computers is especially crucial at the high school level, and Luebker said the curriculum for those students during the shutdown will depend on what classes they’re currently enrolled in. “There could be pockets of regular programming for kids that are taking classes like AP history or calculus that they can complete through Google classroom,” he said. “But it will be different depending on the coursework the kids are taking.” At a younger level, the district will be sending kids home with the curriculum they need. “We’re going to be putting together packets of information for them and we’re also going to be getting books checked out from the library,” he said. SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 2

Osceola takes steps forward in tech BY MATT ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Among the topics of discussion at the Town of Osceola’s March 3 board meeting were a new website, email security, and even a town Facebook page. Following the lead of other municipalities, the town elected to hire the Easy IT Guys of St. Croix Falls to help with these tech-based improvements and others to the township. Cyber security has become increasingly more important in recent years for government

bodies all the way down to the local level. The board has decided to improve the town’s website and emails because of this with the hope that other improvements like user friendliness will follow. “We’re looking at getting a bunch of technology type items to get us up to date as a township,” said supervisor Brandon Whittaker, “We’re looking at getting town emails instead of using Yahoo and personal emails, we’re looking at getting security for all the computers we have, and rebuilding our new website

which is currently not secure.” The board then heard a short presentation from Easy IT Guys CEO, Chuck Van Duynhoven, who answered questions and concerns from the board. The questions ranged from direct website cybersecurity, email security, network management and social media policies. With questions answered, the board motioned to move forward with Easy IT Guys and build two secure emails and three security system packages for SEE TOWN, PAGE 9

Riverway seeks input for Osceola Landing St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Seeks Input on Draft Option St. Croix National Scenic Riverway will host a public open house meeting regarding the final draft design option for Osceola Landing. An interdisciplinary team has taken a comprehensive look at Osceola Landing for increasing visitor safety, improving

operations for commercial use and enhancing the overall visitor experience. The project seeks to address motorized and non-motorized boat use, parking and wayfinding, day uses (e.g. fishing, picnicking, walking, etc.), natural resource protection and messaging and interpretation. Public Meeting: March 24 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.; presentation begins at 5:15 p.m.) Osceola Discovery Center, NEWS 715-294-2314 editor@osceolasun.com

Room 205, 310 Chieftain Street, Osceola, Wisconsin If you need any accommodations to participate, contact Mark Denker at 715-483-2250 or mark_denker@nps.gov. To ensure that the requested accommodations are available, please contact no later than 10 days prior to the meeting. Public input is vital to the success of this planning and design process. “The National SEE RIVERWAY, PAGE 10

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School board keeps school forest, for now BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Osceola School Board rejected all four bids for parcels of land associated with the school forest in a meeting last Wednesday. The district accepted bids on the land in two parcels in two options. Option one was for 20.120 acres and received one bid from Eric Hallen. Hallen bid $31,500 for the parcel, which was given a comparable fair market price by realtors of $7,265 per acre. Board member Brian Meyer, citing a discussion of proposed cuts if the referendum doesn’t pass that occurred earlier in the meeting which included the agriculture department, said that there was no way he could support the sale of the property. Meyer felt it was futile to get money for the land, which was donated to the ag department, if the ag department was going to be cut. The board rejected the bid. Option 2 for two combined parcels with a total of 73.280 acres had three bids. The comparable fair SUBSCRIPTIONS 715-294-2314 office@osceolasun.com

market price was $4,000 an acre. Thomas Klugow bid $352,000, Louis Whall bid $100,000 and Seth and Diane Montgomery bid $366,000. Whall’s bid was rejected. Board member Pete Kammerud stated he was unsure if the real estate market was going to get better than it is currently. Meyer reiterated his opposition to the sale if the ag department is “on the chopping block.” Meyer made a motion to deny all bids, seconded by Kammerud. Kammerud and Meyer voted for the motion, board members Rosanne Anderson, Brooke Kulzer and Craig Brunclik voted against the motion, which failed by a vote of 3-2. Kulzer made a motion to accept the high bid of the Montgomerys, seconded by Brunclik. Kulzer and Brunclik voted yes, Anderson, Kammerud and Meyer voted no. The motion failed on a 3-2 vote. Anderson made a motion to approve Klugow’s bid. It failed for lack of a second. To conclude the exercise, a motion was made to reject all bids, which passed 5-0.

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Voting in the time of Coronavirus An important election is coming up on April 7. Voters in this area will help elect a Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge, members of municipal boards and local school boards, and approve or disapprove state and school referendums. Presidential Preference is also on the ballot. The recently confirmed case of Coronavirus in nearby Pierce County may be enough to keep many voters at home this spring, silencing their voting voices. Did you know you don’t need to be out of town to cast an absentee ballot? It’s easy to get and cast a ballot from your living room. Here is what you need to do: • Make sure you are registered to vote. Check https://myvote.gov to find out if your registration is up-to-date. • Request an absentee ballot by writing to your municipal clerk. Alternatively, you can request a ballot online by going to https://myvote.wi.gov/ en-us/voteabsentee. You will need to send a copy or picture of your photo ID with your absentee ballot request. The deadline to request a ballot is April 2 at 5:00 pm. • Send your completed ballot to your municipal clerk. They must receive it by 8 p.m. on April 7. Go to: https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/absentee-and-early-voting if you have questions. If you decide to cast your vote in person, you can find your polling place by checking https://myvote. gov. The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley is one of three newer leagues in Wisconsin and covers the counties of Burnett, Polk and St. Croix. Men, women, young and old, and supporters of all political parties can join the league by sending an email to: lwvstcroixvalley@gmail.com.

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In addition to curriculum, the district will also continue to provide lunch for any students who need it during the shutdown. “We applied for a waiver through the Department of Public Instruction to provide that,” Luebker said. “So we’re able to provide food for all students free of charge, not just those that qualify for free and reduced lunch.” The district will be using its transportation department to deliver these lunches during the shutdown. Luebker said families will be able to sign up for these

meals should they choose to but are not required do take the lunches if they don’t need them. “We’re just providing it to those that get back to us,” he said. The district is reaching out to families about the meals via email as well as backpack stuffer notes that went home with kids on Tuesday and Wednesday. The upcoming school referendum will also feel the impact of the shutdown. The district cancelled a community meeting on the issue that was set to take place on Monday, March 16 and will likely also cancel the meeting scheduled for March 30.

“We are having the discussion that we will likely look at providing something online on March 30 so people can call in to ask questions,” he said. Luebker said the most important thing in the coming weeks will be to stay informed and be diligent about following any requirements put forth by health experts. “For the United States and Polk County and Osceola in general, these are uncharted waters,” he said. “The best thing we can do is listen to the experts. So do everything that everyone is telling you to do and that will minimize the spread of COVID-19.”

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wanted to reach out to you today to give you an update on COVID-19 (formerly called the novel coronavirus). COVID-19 is a virus that has not previously infected humans and information about its rate of spread and its Governor effects is still Tony Evers largely unknown, which makes it incredibly important to be highly cautious in dealing with the current situation. Given this, I wanted to give you an update on the work we’ve been doing so far, the current status of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, and the steps we are taking to keep families and communities safe. As of today, there have been six people who

have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. One of these individuals has already recovered. The Department of Health Services (DHS), my administration, and I are taking this issue very seriously, and are continuing to take precautions across Wisconsin. We have also been working with partners at the local and federal levels to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information possible. The information in this email is current as of this morning, March 12, 2020, but please know that as this is a rapidly evolving situation, there will continue to be updates and changes. You can also find the most current information on the DHS website, which has guidance that is updated regularly for travel, self-quarantine, and school districts, among other important information. Earlier this month, I directed the DHS to provide the public and legislators from across the state an informational briefing and give an update on the status of COVID-19. Over the past few weeks, the DHS has also hosted regular informational calls to provide updates to members of the media so we can ensure folks across our state are receiving the most current information we have available. I have also participated in discussions with Vice President Mike Pence and senior administration officials to receive updates on the White House Coronavirus Task Force and to share how Wisconsin and other states are responding to COVID-19. I also know that addressing public health issues like COVID-19 requires collaboration and communication to ensure our efforts are efficient and effective. Members of my administration have been in regular contact with other elected officials and partners at the local, state, and federal levels, so we can work together on preventing and responding to COVID-19. Making sure that folks have access to the healthcare resources, care, and

treatment they need is critically important as we continue to work to manage the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. On March 6, Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable and I asked health plan issuers to help Wisconsinites access testing and treatment for COVID-19 and ensure that healthcare is as accessible as possible as we continue to monitor this situation. We requested that health plan issuers waive cost-sharing for COVID-19-related laboratory testing and radiology services, prepare for increased demand for telehealth services, review readiness and responsiveness plans to new COVID-19 cases, and that health plan issuers cover the immunization for COVID-19—in the event that an immunization becomes available—at no cost-sharing for covered members. We also asked that health plan issuers be flexible on prescription drug supply limitations and early refill limitations so folks can get their medication as quickly as possible and without worrying about increased exposure or risk. I have also been working with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin to help secure federal funding to support our efforts in responding to COVID-19 in Wisconsin. On March 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that Wisconsin will be receiving more than $10.2 million to support our response and prevention efforts for COVID-19. My administration is working quickly to determine how to best allocate these resources toward prevention and response across our state. On March 11, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. I know that folks across our state continue to be concerned about the current status of COVID-19 and the work we are doing to prevent further spread in Wisconsin. Earlier today I hosted a press conference to give an update to the people of our state about COVID-19

and I also signed Executive Order #72, which declares a public health emergency in Wisconsin. Executive Order #72 directs the DHS to take all necessary and appropriate measures to prevent and respond to incidents of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, and suspends any administrative rules that the DHS finds would increase the health threat or prevent, hinder, or delay our response to the COVID-19 emergency. It also directs the Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard to assist in our response to the public health emergency. Additionally, the DHS also issued new guidance regarding mass gatherings, travel, and longterm care and assisted living facilities. Please see the DHS website for these updates. If you are interested in watching my press conference from earlier today, you can find the link on my Facebook page here. We encourage you, your family members, and friends and neighbors to take the necessary precautions and preparations in the event of any continued spread of COVID-19. You can find some additional information below from the CDC as you take these important steps to protect yourselves and your family members. As we continue to receive updates on the status of COVID-19, my administration will be continuing to work to ensure folks and families across Wisconsin have the most accurate and current information. If you have additional questions, please call 608266-1865 or 800-947-3529. Thank you again for reaching out to my office. Preparing for COVID-19 In the case of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently advises that common symptoms include flu-like symptoms (fever (100° F or higher), cough or sore throat, headache or body aches, and in some cases diarrhea and vomiting) or symptoms of respiratory illness (fever (100° F or higher), cough, SEE EVERS, PAGE 16

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Due to CDC guidelines groups with 50 or more people should not congregate at this time. Please check ahead to make sure your event is still being held.

MARCH 19 CANCELLED Senate candidates meet and greet The Senate candidates for 7th Congressional District meet and greet at Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative in Centuria on Hwy 35, has been cancelled.

Bee Keepers meeting The Polk- Burnett Bee Keepers Association will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

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Fiddler on the Roof. Free will.

MARCH 31 Colon cancer health seminar Osceola Medical Center is hosting a free health seminar on colon cancer at 6:30 p.m. with our newest family medicine provider, Tony Nguyen, MD. Register by calling 715-294-4936 or go to myOMC.org/ events.

APRIL 2 Movie Time An educational movie series with interesting history with a purpose to unite will be shown at 10 a.m. at the Osceola Discovery Center, Room 205. Sponsored by the Polk County Republican Party.

Community Coffee

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The Osceola Police Department will be having Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop in and talk with local police officers.

CANCELLED Orchestra concert

MARCH 25 CANCELLED Last Wednesday Meal The Last Wednesday Meal for February will be prepared and served by Osceola United Methodist Church. The meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Osceola United Methodist Church. Free and open to everyone.

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The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will be performing at Main Street Church, North Branch, Minn., at 7 p.m. Works include Carmen Suite and Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof. Free will.

APRIL 5 CANCELLED Orchestra concert The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will be performing at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Amery, at 3 p.m. Works include Carmen Suite and Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof. Free will.

Gift/book fundraiser The Partners of OMC will be having a gift and book fundraiser, Collective Goods (formerly known as Books are Fun), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at the Osceola Medical Center, Cascade Room.

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MARCH 27 Community Coffee The Osceola Police Department will be having Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop in and talk with local police officers.

MARCH 30 School referendum meeting A community information meeting about the School District of Osceola referendums will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Intermediate School Media Room.

CANCELLED Orchestra concert The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will be performing at Point Pleasant Heights in Chisago City, Minn., at 7 p.m. Works include Carmen Suite and Symphonic Dances from

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ONGOING * The Discovery Center is located at 310 Chieftain St., Osceola, and houses the Osceola Senior Center, Wilberg Memorial Public Library and the Village of Osceola offices. • Adult crafting on the first Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola. Registration is required. 715-294-2310. * • The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall. • The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. scflibrary@ stcroixfallslibrary.org. • Read & Review Book Group meets the last Monday at Dresser Library, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. All abilities are welcome.

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• The American Legion Post 221 meets the second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. 715294-3822. * • KC Robert F. Kennedy Council 6567 meets the third Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Osceola, 7 p.m.

Tuesday • Tech help is available at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.* • St. Croix Valley MOPS - Moms group meets the first and third Tuesday at New Life Christian Community in Dresser. FFI: stcroixvalleymops@gmail.com.

Wednesday • Book club for adults at Wilberg Memorial Public Library the fourth Wednesday. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, 715-294-2310. * CANCELLED • Get Lit Book Club, second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at PY’s in Osceola. Stop at the Osceola Public Library for a copy of each month’s book. • Open Mic Night at PY’s Bar & Grill in Osceola, every third Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your instrument and participate in an open jam or feature your own music. Call 715-294-3314 for more details. • Osceola Senior Citizens Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at noon in the Senior Center at the Osceola Discovery Center. *

Thursday • Tech help is available at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. * • Polk County Democrats meet the second Thursday at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday • Friends of the Osceola Library meets the fourth Saturday at the library at 10:30 a.m. 715-294-2657. * • Friends of the Osceola Library Book Sale, first Saturday, at the Discovery Center in Osceola, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. * • River Valley Stitchers, second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center.

Sunday • Times in Which We Live meets the first and third Sunday at the St. Croix Falls Library at 6:30 p.m. 715-755-3473. or email Steve at thekinzers@me.com. • An open song circle meets at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the second Sunday. 715-501-4487. or liabeing@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY • Osceola TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weigh-in, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: 715-755-3123. • Lego Lab, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dresser Library. • Non-denominational men’s prayer breakfast, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Osceola Community Church, 651329-9535. • Tai Chi, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. * • St. Croix Falls Rotary Club meets in the French Room at the Dalles House Restaurant, noon. Lunch, business meeting and speaker. Warren White, 715-483-3010 or website at http://scfrotary.org/ • Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Call 800243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/adult/basicedprogram.htm.

THURSDAY • GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. Free. Meets weekly through April. FFI: (715) 201-2295. • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center. To register, 715-684-4440. • Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. 715-755-3639. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser. • Family Game Night at Dresser Library, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Osceola Seniors 500 card group, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. *

FRIDAY • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 7 p.m. Topic meeting.

Kirby is a 10 month old Boxer-Pug Mix. He has a buff tan coat with a black mask and a docked tail. Kirby is a bundle of Boxer energy. He is bouncy and happy to meet everyone he encounters. Kirby is crate trained, mostly housetrained and will sit for treats. It’s hard for a youngster to contain his enthusiasm but he tries. If you have always wanted a Boxer but are looking for a smaller dog, Kirby is your man. He is ready to go home. As we have mentioned, early Spring is a slow time at Arnell shelter. Fewer strays are out and about and litters of kittens have been on hold for the winter months. This spring, we have the corona virus to contend with. Beginning this week, Arnell Humane Society will not be open for business as usual. Animals available for adoption will be seen by appointment only. If you are interested in adopting Kirby or any of our other animals listed as available on our website, please call ahead – 715 268-7387 (PETS). We will discuss your needs and household before your making the trip to meet an animal and make an appointment to visit. We will be here by appointment for strays needing a safe place. If you find a stray dog or cat, please call before coming to

• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

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• Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weighin, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. Kim, 715-417-0683. • Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in Osceola at 7 a.m. Saturdays. Go to www.runosceola.org, Paul Smith at 715-410-6047.

SUNDAY • Pleasant Lake 4-H Club meets the first Sunday of each month at 4 pm at the Dresser Community Hall. Teri Wallis at 715-566-0802.

MONDAY

• The Voices of the Valley meets at 6:30 p.m. at the ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. 715-4940385. • The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. 715-483-9202. • Divorce Care Support Group, Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 7 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. • Music and Movement storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:15 a.m. • Little’s Storytime at Dresser Library, 10:30 a.m. • Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. *

TUESDAY • Storytime every Tuesday at Wilberg Memorial Public Library, 10:30 a.m. * CANCELLED • AA for women at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 7 p.m. • Seniors on the Go card group, 12:30-4 p.m an the Osceola Senior Center. *

the shelter. We may know who is missing a pet and be able to help you reunite them without coming to the shelter. To protect the public, our staff and volunteers, Arnell is suspending social visits with the animals for the next two weeks. We will update this policy as the response to the outbreak advances. Thank you for helping us be proactive in limiting the spread of the corona virus in our community. Visit our website to view animals available for adoption and call ahead before coming to adopt or deliver a stray pet. Cats available for adoption are social butterflies, Valyrie and Coraline. Both are young females that like to be in your lap, on your shoulder and sharing your space. They are both super cuddly and playful. Teddy is a big old Tom, Brown Tabby with White mittens and bib. Teddy is a laid back dude. He isn’t one to be held but he sure looks amazingly chill on the sofa. Silver is a Long Hair Male with a Blue coat. He is a large boy, very handsome. Silver is bashful and attaches to his people after introduction. He will make a great friend for a quiet household. Kent is a young man, 10 months, Tabby and White. He is a great cat, loves attention and enjoys play with others. In addition to Kirby, Harper is our only other dog available for adoption. She is a Heeler-Rottie Mix. She has a black and tan coat and energy to burn chasing squirrels, sniffing the breeze and helping with yard chores. Harper loves life and wants to be a big part of yours. Thank you for understanding and abiding by the new restrictions in place at the shelter.

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Vitamin D for democracy

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here have been numerous studies about the health benefits of sunshine. Just 15 minutes a day in the sun gives the average person their daily dose of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps maintain healthy bones and teeth and may also protect against cancer, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. It’s pretty amazing when you think that you get this protection from simply being in the sun. But as amazing as Vitamin D is, scientists tell us that it dissipates quite quickly, meaning that stores can run low, especially in winter. studies have suggested Publisher Recent that a substantial percentage of the global population is vitamin D Tom Stangl deficient. Another benefit of being in the sunshine is that your mood improves. The next time it’s cloudy for an extended period time, check the mood of the people you encounter. It won’t be good. This week is National Sunshine Week, a time set aside every year to highlight the importance of openness in government. It has many names – sunshine, transparency – but it all means the same thing: government is better when conducted as much as possible in plain sight. Elected officials serve the public. They are elected to act in the best interest of the people they serve. We hopefully choose people who understand this basic principle. Many of our public servants understand this, at least at first, and do their best to do the right thing. But it is very easy to go from the sunshine into the shade. Sometimes, there are difficult or sensitive issues that may upset people that need to be discussed in private. Lawmakers long ago identified the topics that should be protected from premature discussion in public when they created the open meetings law. Ethical leaders use this law for its stated intent to protect information when it is proper. But the temptation to avoid scrutiny and input can be strong. Technology has given elected officials a new way to “discuss” issues – using email or chat programs and holding a virtual meeting, often discussing issues before a meeting. While I can understand the desire to avoid controversy, the public’s trust deserves openness and honesty. Even though it often seems like we lack the maturity to do so, we can handle the truth. It is always better to err on the side of openness when it comes to governance. As the employers of elected officials, it is the public’s job to hold them accountable. When we perceive that things don’t seem or smell right, it is acceptable and our responsibility to ask the hard questions. If there is nothing wrong, a question won’t hurt a bit. Our democracy needs a daily dose of sunshine to develop strong bones. Governing is hard work and our elected officials need to remember that doing as much business as possible in the open is always the best policy. During Sunshine Week, I would encourage you to thank the elected officials whom you believe are keeping your best interest in mind and question those whom you believe are staying in the dark too often. A healthy dialog between taxpayers and elected officials is one of the basic tenets of our democracy. And if you can’t stand in the sunshine for a few minutes a day, perhaps you should reevaluate your choices. 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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consider myself an expert daydreamer. My skills in many, more practical pursuits are significantly lacking, but I can sit at my desk and stare out the window for a half an hour with the best of them. I mention my odd affection for idol thought because for much of my life I’ve been daydreaming about two things — being a writer Editor and living in the north woods. C.L. Sill I grew up in a ll ttown off about b small 800 people in eastern Nebraska, about 20 miles north of Omaha. It was a wonderful place to grow up and I now miss it dearly. But as all daydreamers do, I spent a great portion of my childhood pretending to be somewhere else. Oftentimes that somewhere was northern Minnesota or Wisconsin. I read obsessively and authors like Gary Paulsen and Gordon MacQuarrie, whom I still regard as the best outdoor writer of all time,

gave me such a grand view of the north. Their stories of hunting, fishing and canoeing brightened the backdrop of my youth and fostered a severe addiction to the outdoors, which I’ve so far been unable to kick. They and others like Jack London, Hunter Thompson and Sebastian Junger also made me want to be a writer (not that I could ever live up to any of those names, but I knew I wanted to give it a shot). In the time since I’ve both lived in the north and been a journalist, but never at the same time. I first moved to the Twin Cities in the fall of 2015, but returned to Nebraska later on to take a job as a reporter at my hometown paper. I then moved back to the cities in 2018 and had been working in communications for a small online retail business until about a week ago when I was offered this job. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t difficult to leave the comfort of my previous job to wade back into the sometimes chaotic world of newspapers. But the chance to live in a place I’d dreamt of since I was very young and be able to write for a living at the same time was

impossible to pass up. I now live in an old farmhouse north of River Falls with my wonderful fiancé Erin and our two dogs, a lazy English setter named Loxley and a decidedly not lazy black lab named Brule. I spend my summer days chasing fish with a fly rod and my fall chasing ducks, grouse and pheasant with the dogs. The wonderful country I read so much about when I was a boy has not disappointed me as an adult. I’m truly grateful to live and work in such a fine place. I love stories. Not just those in dusty books and fancy magazines, but the kind old timers around town tell on porch stoops and in café booths. I love all stories, good and bad, short and long. I want to hear yours, and hopefully help you tell them. So if any of you have a tale to tell or even just a new joke to test out, feel free to stop in and say high. But if you can’t find me in the office on a cool summer afternoon, I may just be down by the river with a fly rod in my hand, chasing smallmouth and daydreaming about having the best of both worlds.

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To cancel or not to cancel We are all dealing with the difficulty of making decisions in light of the ever-changing and sometimes confusing advice about what to do in the face of COVID-19. The library has and will continue to make these difficult decisions through careful research and the utmost concern for our community- especially the high-risk populations that we serve. With that said, following recommendations from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to cancel non-essential public gatherings, the Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola has decided to suspend all programs, storytimes, and events for the remainder of March. Programming is an important part of how we serve the community of Osceola and beyond. Additionally, our staff has worked very hard to plan and implement programs, and we know the community both enjoys and benefits from these efforts. This decision has not been made lightly. However, we believe that cancelling these public gatherings, in combination with our social distancing efforts, newly implemented cleaning procedures, and providing informational materials about the spread of this virus, will slow down and spread out the possible arrival of

cases in the community and reduce the strain on our health care facilities and workers. The library will remain open as long as we believe it is in the best interest of the community and patrons will be able to place and pick up holds, check materials out, and reserve meeting rooms as usual. Should any decisions be made that would change those abilities we will be sure to communicate that. Please follow the Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. As always, the library is dedicated to giving our patrons access to accurate and timely information, please contact us by phone at 715-294-2310 or by email at osceolapl@osceolapubliclibrary.org with any questions or concerns. Shelby Friendshuh Library Director

Osceola royalty program The Osceola Royalty program has been a staple in this community for over 70 years. Community members who have served as a part of Osceola Royalty make up our neighbors, business owners, colleagues and friends and women who wore their crown decades ago still look back on that time with

fond memories and great pride. When we were tasked to take over the program, we didn’t quite know where to start but we knew we wanted to continue the incredible work that came before us. But we also recognized that changes needed to be made for the program to continue to grow and truly benefit the young ladies who participate. With the help of the Osceola Community Fairboard we have slowly started to introduce some positive updates including the addition of the Junior Miss title for seventh graders as well as opening the age range for Miss Osceola candidates to include sophomores and juniors. It is our hope that these changes will help us attract more quality candidates each year. We have also decided to introduce a title change that will take affect for the 2020-2021 group and beyond. The young ladies who participate in this program are asked to hold themselves to the highest standards. We ask them to show maturity in all they do, to display poise and passion and to represent this community with pride. They attend over 100 events over the course of their reign and we require near-perfect attendance for all parades and appearances. They represent our community not only SEE LETTER, PAGE 6

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t’s a very gray day. Today is exactly the sort of day I am most grateful for dogs. Walking in my neighborhood, everyone feels the need to share the latest dire news. Meeting in the street, we almost feel irresponsible if we don’t express our concern and dismay and Columnist confusion. The people with dogs Carrie Classon however, have it easy — because dogs don’t care. Nearly every day I encounter dogs. There is Graham the black lab, who is supposedly being trained as a service dog. Graham does not appear to have acquired a service mentality quite yet. He’s far more interested in finding bits of disgusting animal remains and running around with bones in his mouth. There is Teddy, an all-white malamute. He’s terrified of my hiking poles and starts to make noises that sound like singing whenever I

approach. But lately the dog I get the biggest kick out of is Snoopy, a sixty-pound plus Bernese Mountain Dog. Snoopy is only four months old. His owner, Monica, a slim woman with an Eastern European accent is trying to teach Snoopy manners. Snoopy might be learning—but he’s not learning nearly as fast as he is growing. I learned Snoopy’s name the first time we met and now when I see him coming in the distance I holler, “Hey! Snoopy!� Snoopy stops dead in his tracks. He looks up. He recognizes me. Then he begins to run, his oversized front paws pounding the pavement in unison, dragging poor Monica behind him. (I always realize I shouldn’t have done that the moment after I do.) Poor Monica arrives breathless and Snoopy does all the things you’d expect a four-month-old puppy to do—but in a sixty-pound package. It’s exhausting and exciting and totally delightful. The bad news for Monica is Snoopy will be 120 pounds before he’s done growing and he’ll still be a puppy. Monica can train him every day for the next year, but he will still totally lose it at regular

intervals. I pity Monica. And I envy her. Because, when you are walking Snoopy, there’s nothing else you can do. You can’t worry too much about the economy or even the pandemic when you have sixty pounds of slobbering enthusiasm on your hands. No one is at a loss for words when they meet Monica and Snoopy. Everyone says, “Hey! Snoopy!� Because dogs don’t care. Dogs are living in this moment, excited about the person in front of them, smelling whatever’s in the air at the moment. Worries about tomorrow don’t exist for Snoopy. I know I can’t live like Snoopy. I know there is a lot more I have to think about—a lot more I’m responsible for. But right now, more than ever, I wish I had a dog. Because, no matter what happens, a dog needs a walk. A dog needs to be talked to and petted and cared for. A dog keeps us tethered in the here and now and reminds us that we’re living in this moment, and that every moment in the future is imaginary. I reluctantly say goodbye to Snoopy and Monica. “You have SEE POSTSCRIPT, PAGE 6

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hat a difference a week can make, stay home and stay safe for heaven’s sake! It sounds like all Irish events have been canceled. We can celebrate St. Pat’s at home with friends I guess. We always enjoy that way of celebrating too. Bless the Irish and all those folks who celebrate the day. The Senior center had cards on Tuesday and Thursday, but canceled Sunday dinners and cards for the rest of the month of March and we will see what is the story for April later this month. Be sure to read the column the rest of the month to learn what’s going on. Cushing Cards are canceled Columnist for now, as well as Balsam Lake. Pat Willits Hopefully the flu stuff will be under control soon. It’s hard to entertain ourselves at home for so long. Oh well, stay in good health, that’s the important thing. Tuesday’s winner: Jan Johnson Thursday’s winners: Cathy Smith and Ray Nelson. Hopefully Spring is on the way, so get out the seed catalogs and plan the garden, it will happen I promise! The senior center is located on North Washington, 715-483-1901.

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in northwest Wisconsin but also in the greater Twin Cities area and beyond. Their work goes beyond a pretty crown and dress – they are true ambassadors of this community and we want them to feel that way. Because of that, we have decided to transition from the Osceola Royalty program to the Osceola Ambassador program. The Osceola Ambassadors will continue to be a program for young ladies in our community and they will still get to wear sparkling crowns and pretty dresses, but they will hold a title of true distinction. The integrity of the program will stand with minor changes to organization and structure. When our Ambassadors retire their crowns at the end of their reign, they can confidently move

forward and use their experiences to help them get into college, get jobs and potentially hold leadership roles as adults. We follow in the footsteps of several other very successful programs who have made this change and we are confident that it will be a positive one for our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email osceolaroyalty@gmail. com. We would be happy to speak with anyone regarding these exciting changes. The Osceola Ambassador Committee Jamie Nelson – Osceola Ambassador Director Jason Tempel – Osceola Ambassador Director Brooke Kulzer – Osceola Ambassador Committee Jennifer Kirchberg – Osceola Ambassador Committee

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OVID-19 has reached pandemic levels in the United States. It is time to live with caution and develop new and renew healthy practices at home, at work, in schools in medical centers and senior care facilities. People are frightened, herd buying is taking place at food stores primarily for bottled water, toilet paper and canned Owner goods. This is a new Gene Johnson virus and it will take time to build immunities, develop vaccines and to understand all its characteristics. The federal and state governments are gearing up to control the spread of this harmful respiratory disease. They are behind in testing equipment and facilities. Medical facilities are preparing to meet these challenges, thanks to the federal government financial aid. Imposing international travel restrictions, closing educational facilities, churches, sporting and entertainment events which draw crowds will help control the spread. A great deal of health disciplines have been hitting my desk via email. Let me try to help readiness with this summary. The symptoms: 1. It will first infect the throat, so

you’ll have a sore throat lasting 3/4 days 2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further. 3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing. 4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you’re drowning. It’s imperative you then seek immediate attention The Mayo Clinic has sent the following reminders: If you experience COVID-19 symptoms - fever, cough or shortness of breath - contact your regular provider before you arrive to determine if you should be seen. Wash your hands; avoid touching your face; and practice appropriate self-care, including staying home when you are sick. Another source sent the following: 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold. 2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. 3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26/27 C or 82-84 F degrees. It hates the sun. 4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne. 5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours - so if you come into contact

with any metal surface - wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap. 6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours. Normal laundry detergent will kill it. 7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice. 8. Can’t emphasis enough - drink plenty of water! Use common sense: If you are sick, don’t go to work and contaminate your fellow workers. The federal government is making provisions to cover loss of wages while confined or quarantined to your home. We will overcome this new disease as we have done with the Spanish Flu, Polio, Measles, HIV, and other flu types. If you are considered elderly, or have a chronic illness, be concerned but do not panic over this new disease, which can affect senior living of all types. Be diligent in health practices. Extra hygiene is in order. Use prevention techniques such as cleaning the sinks, food preparation areas, bathrooms with disinfectant bleach. wiping down all remotes, door handles with disinfectant, washing clothes with hot water, avoiding crowds and drinking plenty of fluids. Gene and Carter Johnson own Northstar Media. They can be reached at ppinfo@presspubs.com

Full Socialism that ruined many countries and empires such as Venezuela and the Roman Empire adopted the same idea. If America had never started these social programs it would be harder to convert to pure Socialism but is gaining strength program by program. Once you move to the edge of a precipice it doesn’t take much to get tipped off the edge. Socialism is based on the theory “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs”. The principle refers to free access to and distribution of goods, capital and services made possible by the abundance of goods and services that a developed so-

cialistic system will be capable to produce; the idea is that, with the full development of socialism and unfettered productive forces will be enough to satisfy everyone’s needs. Simply stated, in the beginning this could work because it’s our nature to better ourselves but as more people are benefitting from achievers, the money taken will dry up because less will try to achieve. I could go on and on about this subject but I would run out of ink. This short letter is intended as food for thought. Mark Pettis Hertel

TO THE EDITOR America a socialist country? Maybe. Could our great Republic become a full socialist country? Many believe it would be easy to go from a Capitalistic Country to Socialism and are campaigning on the idea. Socialism has been tried over and over again in country after country and it has always failed. Some here will say we are already a socialistic country because of all the entitlements we offer to so many. To name a few, Medicare, Medicaid, Housing, Day Care, Heating Assistance, Food Allocations, Primary and Secondary Education are among them.

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friends, Snoopy!” Monica tells her giant puppy as they walk away. I try to remember what I was thinking about before I saw Snoopy, and the thought is gone. It will return I’m sure. But right now, I notice how deeply blue the sky is, how signs of green are starting to appear and how my hands smell like dog. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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Though modern readers are far removed from it, one can scarcely think of a more tumultuous time or place in history than during the times of the kings of Israel and Judah (described in the books of Kings and Chronicles). In 2 Chronicles, the chronicler zooms in upon a very dark time in Judah’s history. The book opens with what looks to be a steady monarchy under King Solomon. But, as is illustrated in 2 Chronicles, prosperity is often followed by deep darkness. After all, from an earthly perspective, any path down from the summit descends into a valley whose depth is only matched by the grandeur of the previous ascent. Despite the significant influence and accomplishments of Solomon (chronicled in chapters 1-9), these brief moments are soon eclipsed by the dark sky that forebodes of storms ahead. In chapters 10-11, almost immediately after Solomon dies, his kingdom splits. What follows is a series of deep valleys separated only by the slightest bumps of hope. Year after year the kingdom of Judah is pummeled by adversaries from within and from without. From every possible direction, there is a constant onslaught of sin, battle and heartache. The valleys simply get deeper and deeper. Moreover, the darkness of their valley was enhanced by what was happening to their northern neighbors. Judah had watched while Assyria had taken Israel (the northern portion of the divided kingdom) into captivity. With watchful eyes, Judah beheld the destruction of their once beloved brothers and sisters. To this darkness entered Hezekiah: a 25-year-old king. During

Hezekiah’s reign he worked tirelessly to bring Judah out from under the tyranny of the world. While Hezekiah did many great deeds during his reign, his greatest kingly act, occurred in chapter 32. Let me give you the back story. After taking the throne, Hezekiah wastes no time in re-establishing the worship of God among God’s people (2 Chronicles 29:3). But, as the reader knows far too well, the hope of this moment was threatened by the menacing clouds upon their horizon. In chapter 32, Assyria, the world superpower (the one who had completely taken the northern kingdom into captivity), invaded Judah. This would be a no-contest overthrowing of the relatively small kingdom of Judah. The Assyrian forces greatly outnumbered Israel. So clear was the victory, Sennacherib (King of Assyria) sought to conquer without even engaging in battle. Sennacherib sought to deflate the people’s morale. He came to Jerusalem and surrounded the city. From outside the city (and through letters delivered within) he made grand statements – seeking to dishearten the people from following Hezekiah (see 2 Chronicles 32:9-19). In fact, Sennacherib, on threat of attack, essentially invited the people of Judah to simply give him allegiance and turn against Hezekiah and Hezekiah’s God. His argument (which was even delivered in the Hebrew language to his Hebrew audience) was sound. Up to this point, there had been no kingdom who had been able to stand against Assyria. His argument was augmented by the clear Assyrian victory over their northern neighbors, Israel. All the while, Sennacherib enticed the people to turn against Hezekiah, their ‘impotent’ king. This was intense propaganda pumped directly into the ears of the people

of Jerusalem (read it yourself in 2 Chronicles 32:10-19). What would King Hezekiah do? What would be the Kingly thing to do? What was King Hezekiah’s chief problem? The people were potentially being divided against him. He may have had treachery literally knocking at his door. Defectors were a real possibility. Before anything else, Hezekiah needed to unite the people of God. He needed them to remain loyal to God, to one another and to him. He needed God’s people to remain steady and untied (sounds a lot like what the church needs today). How could he lift the people’s morale? How could he unite the people? Scripture tells us that he gathered the people together and implored them to remain united! He proclaimed, ‘stand together’ and ‘in spite of the evil around us, don’t stop loving each other!’ He sought to unite God’s people by telling them how important it is that they be ‘united!’ Right? Nope (please re-read the last paragraph in your best sarcastic tone). He did not address the people at all (read it for yourself – in 2 Chronicles 32:20ff). King Hezekiah turned to the only one who could actually hold the people together. He turned to the Lord (he behaved according to what his name implies “the Lord is my strength”). For king Hezekiah, strength and unity could come only from God almighty. Any other help and unity would be superficial. The same is true for any division, battle or foe. The hollow logic of the world surmises that the solution to sin is to tell the sinner to stop sinning. Hezekiah’s plight was so dire that SEE MEDITATION, PAGE 10

Carol Marie Menke Carol Marie Menke of Saint Croix Falls died March 12, 2020. She was 89. Carol was born Dec. 20, 11930, in Virginia, Minn., tto Oscar and Agnes (McM Millan) Dammen. Carol married Herm man in June of 1953. She w worked at West Publishiing for many years. Carol a and Herman started the H Hillside Cabins, which tthey ran until retiring a and moved to Wolf Creek. Carol enjoyed trave eling and going to gun sshows with her husband, rreading, watching the Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR on TV. She also made quilts and donated many of them to different organizations in the area. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; husband Herman of 62 years, and sister. Carol leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation will be held from 10-12pm, March 28, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Interment will be held in the Wolf Creek cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www. grandstrandfh.com.

BIRTHS OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin March 1, 2020: A boy, Ryker Skye Jensen, weighing 6 opunds 10.4 ounces, to Tamara Wood and Mitch Jensen, Milltown. March 4, 2020: A boy, Nolan Tyler Juvrud, weighing 6 opunds 15.5 ounces, to Brittany and Tyler Juvrud, Osceola. March 4, 2020: A girl, Violet Judith-Caroline

Thompson, weighing 7 pounds 13.4 ounces, to Emily Thompson, Cushing. March 6, 2020: A boy, Liam Edward Beck, weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces, to Monique and Michael Beck, Osceola. March 10, 2020: A boy, Ryder James Meissner, weighing 6 pound 15.6 ounces, to Jordan Senrick and Jason Meissner, Amery.

CHURCH LISTINGS 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 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Joseph Madanu SUNDAY: Mass at 9 a.m. ———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net SUNDAY: Traditional Worship 8 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m. ———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid Associate Pastor Scott Adkins SUNDAY: Contemporary/Traditional worship, 9 a.m ———————— 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 SUNDAY: Worship 8:15 & 9:45 a.m. ———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson

715 755 3113 715-755-3113 SUNDAY: Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Evening service 6 p.m. ———————— EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m. ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m. ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn. SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. ———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 10 a.m. ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 10 a.m. ———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523 FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. ———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn. 651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor SUNDAY: Worship 9:30 a.m. ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik SUNDAY: Liturgy 9:30 a.m. ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 THURSDAY: Latino Bible Study 5 p.m. SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 a.m. ———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. ———————— NEW WINE COMMUNITY CHURCH 309 5th Street, Centuria Pastor Scott Petznick (715) 338-8912 Worship 10 a.m. ———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich

l it h h www.osceolacommunitychurch.org SATURDAY: 6 p.m. SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation. ———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m. ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net SUNDAY: Worship, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. ———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 SUNDAY: Worship 9:15 a.m. ———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street

St C i F ll Wi i St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-5378 Pastor Jonah Fetzer SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m. ———————— ST. ANNE PARISH 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Joseph Madanu SATURDAY: Mass 5 p.m. SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org Pastor Ran Yoo Pastor Kooko Kim Sunday services 10 a.m. ———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Rev. Kelli Clement SUNDAY: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday 10 a.m. ———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees SUNDAY: Mass 9:15 a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Joseph Madanu 715-294-2243 SATURDAY: Mass at 4 p.m. SUNDAY: Latin Mass, 8:30 a.m. Mass at 11a.m. ———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street

T l F ll Minnesota Mi t Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m. Vigil SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 and 11 a.m. ———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 SUNDAY: Worship Services 9 a.m. ———————— TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com Pastor David Rosenow (920-645-7526) SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. • Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Class, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. ———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. ———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Interim Pastor Matt Saarem SUNDAY: Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. ———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn. SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m. ———————— ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) East Farmington Pastor William Brassow (715) 294-3489 THURSDAY: Worship, 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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Bonus turkey harvest authorizations available Starting March 16 spring turkey bonus harvest authorizations go on sale for each of the seven spring turkey hunting zones. Hunters are encouraged to check the Department of Natural Resources’ turkey zone map and spring turkey bonus harvest authorization availability to see if harvest authorizations are available for the time period and turkey zone in which they want to hunt. There are 113,412 spring turkey bonus harvest authorizations for sale in all seven management zones. Anyone visiting the site between 9:45-10 a.m. will be assigned a random number (there is no advantage to entering the site before 9:45 a.m.) Starting at 10 a.m., customers who enter the GoWild website will be added to the purchasing queue in the order of their arrival. Sales start at 10 a.m. and run until midnight each day. The following zones have available bonus harvest authorizations, and their corresponding sales dates are as follows: Zone 1 - Monday, March 16; Zone 2 - Tuesday, March 17; Zone 3 - Wednesday, March 18; Zone 4 - Thursday, March 19; and Zones 5, 6 and 7 - Friday, March 20. Bonus harvest authorizations are $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Both groups will have equal opportunity for purchase. Bonus harvest authorizations can be purchased online through

GoWild.Wi.Gov and at all license agents. All spring turkey hunters are required to purchase a spring turkey license and 2020 Wild Turkey Stamp unless they are a 2020 Conservation Patron License holder. Bonus harvest authorization purchases will not affect preference point status for future spring drawings. Once you log into your personalized dashboard on gowild. wi.gov click the ‘buy license’ button to open the catalog. From there, you will find “Spring Turkey Bonus Harvest Authorization” at the top of the list. Bonus turkey harvest authorizations can be purchased at a rate of one per day until the zone and time period is sold out or until the season closes. DNR customer service staff recommend that turkey hunters who are interested in purchasing a Conservation Patron license do so prior to March 16 to make the bonus harvest authorization process as quick and easy as possible. After zone-specific sales, all remaining turkey harvest authorizations will be made available for purchase 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Spring Turkey Periods Run For Seven Days The 2020 spring turkey season is April 15 - May 26, with six seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following Tuesday. A total of seven zones will be open for hunting. For more information regarding turkey hunting in Wisconsin, visit the DNR website, DNR.wi.gov.

“In 2019, we experienced overall favorable conditions during nesting and brood-rearing, and winter has been relatively mild, so we are anticipating another great spring turkey season in Wisconsin,” said Mark Witecha, DNR upland wildlife ecologist. “I encourage turkey hunters to look at the regulations ahead of the season, and I wish everyone a safe and happy hunt!” Spring turkey hunting regulations can be found within the 2019 Small Game Hunting Regulations, 2019 Fall Turkey Regulations, and 2020 Spring Turkey Regulations. Public lands are the perfect place to pursue turkeys this spring. Youth Turkey Hunt Set For April 11-12 Youth hunters under the age of 16 may hunt during the youth turkey hunt on April 11 and 12. Hunters under the age of 12 and youth hunters without hunter safety can participate in the youth turkey hunt under the Mentored Hunting Program. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a qualified adult and follow the youth turkey hunting and mentored hunting program rules. Spring turkey youth hunters must possess a valid spring turkey license, stamp and harvest authorization. A harvest authorization for any time period can be used during the youth hunt weekend, but youth hunters must hunt within the turkey management zone indicated on their harvest authorization.

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Diamond team wins Flex competed in the Gopher Xcel Invite in Shakopee recently. For the Diamond team, it was their largest meet of the season, and they beat the top teams in the Twin Cities. Flex took first place with a score of 111.9 over Twin City Twisters with a score of 111.5. Team members from L to R: Megan Hendrickson (SCF), Clare Gilbertson, Shayla Mork, and Elletta Uddin (Osceola). The Xcel State Gymnastics Meet in Milwaukee has been cancelled for the time being. It is unknown whether it will be rescheduled or not.

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very time I head into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula I feel like I’m taking a step back in time and it’s a good feeling. The scenery’s more rustic, the rocks more ancient, the buildings more historic and the fish seem bigger and fight harder. Lake Gogebic was our target. A huge lake almost 20 miles long and nearly 2 miles wide. Known for giant perch bigger than the jumbo perch we brag about in Wisconsin and Minnesota, or so I had seen in all the photos online and You Tube videos. We hired a guide, the best on Gogebic, Jon Sibley, who’s been seen on several TV shows including Jason Mitchell Outdoors. My wife Nancee ‘and I got together with Sibley in Bergland and headed out on Gogebic around 8 a.m. We rode out about 8 miles on an Arctic Cat snowmobile that I drove with Nancee’ riding Wild River shotgun pulling a large portable Ice shack. Leading the way was Sibley Trails and his partner followed by two Jim Bennett father and son teams from Canada.

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Sibley said they get 300 inches of snow so cars and trucks don’t venture out on lakes for obvious reasons. That’s 25 feet of snow annually so ice is never solid. At 8 miles we rendezvoused with Mikey, a young man who was Sibley’s advanced scout, and set up on the flats in 25 feet of water. In minutes shacks were up and holes quickly cut, three per shack, one rod and reel with spring bobbers for each of us, with a flasher fish finder in the middle hole so we could watch what was going on down below. We used live wigglers for bait--may fly larvae about an inch long, a little thinner than an egg noodle and about as slimy and wiggly. Michigan allows three lines per person so Sibley set up 4 rod and reel combos outside the shack on rod holders. These rigs, called “dead sticks” because they just sit there unattended, are typically the best way to catch giants this time of year. The wigglers just hang there enticing the giants to bite. Nancee got the first bite when she was taking off her gloves that weren’t needed in the heated shack. SEE BENNETT, PAGE 11

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OHS BASEBALL April 9 vs. New Richmond. April 14 vs. Somerset. April 16 at Amery. April 20 at Spooner. April 21 at Ellsworth. April 23 vs. Baldwin-Woodville. April 24 vs. River Falls. April 28 at Prescott. April 30 at New Richmond. May 1 at Chisago Lakes. May 5 vs. St. Croix Central. May 7 at Somerset. May 9 at Rice Lake. May 11 at St. Croix Central. May 12 vs. Amery. May 14 vs. Ellsworth. May 19 at Baldwin-Woodville. May 21 vs. Prescott. ay 26 vs. St. Croix Falls.

OHS GOLF April 14 at New Richmond. April 21 at Bristol Ridge. April 24 at Amery. April 27 at Ellsworth. April 29 at Whitetail. May 1 at Bloomer. May 8 at Scott Miller Invitational.

May 9 at Scott Miller Invitational. May 12 at Krooked Kreek. May 18 at Pheasant Hills. May 27 at Clifton Highland.

OHS SOCCER April 7 vs. Somerset. April 9 vs. Eau Claire Regis. April 16 vs. Barron. April 20 vs. Spooner. April 23 at Somserset. April 28 vs. Amery. April 30 at Spooner. May 2 at Rice Lake. May 5 at Baldwin-Woodville. May 7 at Eau Claire Regis. May 11 at Barron. May 14 vs. New Richmond. May 18 at Hayward. May 1 vs. Baldwin-Woodville.

OHS SOFTBALL April 8 vs. Amery. april 14 at St. Croix Central. April 17 vs. Prescott. April 20 vs. Ellsowrth. April 21 vs. New Richmond. April 23 vs. Somerset. April 28 at Baldwin-Woodville. April 30 at Amery. May 1 at New Richmond. May 2 at Poynette. May 5 at Prescott. May 7 vs. St. Croix Central. May 11 at Ellsowrth. May 12 at New Richmond. May 18 vs. Baldwin-Woodville.

OHS TENNIS April 16 Quad at Osceola. April 18 at Baldwin-Woodville. April 21 at Eau Clare Regis April 23 vs. Baldwin-Woodville. April 28 at Amery. April 30 vs. Altoona. May 5 at River Falls. May 7 at New Richmond. May 9 at Eau Cliare Regis. May 14 vs. Ellsworth. May 18 Osceola tournament. May 26 at West Salem.

OHS TRACK April 9 at New Richmond. April 17 at Hudson.

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MOVIE REVIEW O Onward dd doesn’t ’t measure up to Pixar’s greatest movies I was looking forward to Onward, one of the new movies released by Pixar, you know the studio that gave us wonderful movies such as Toy Story, Up, and Monster Inc. Pixar movies are known for their great characters, engaging Contributing plots, and for themes that we Writer can use to look at Paul Backstrom our own lives. Onward is about two elf brothers from a suburban fantasy land who are on a quest to find out if there is still magic in the world so that they can communicate with their dead father. I enjoyed the world built in this movie. Typically, we are accustomed to elves in settings like the Lord of the Ring movies. It was refreshing to see this unique take on elves and other fantasy denizens living in a world full of computers and electronics. The lead characters of Ian Lightfoot (voiced by Tom Holland) and Barley Lightfoot (voiced by Chris Pratt) were inter-

esting characters. The voice work done in the film was outstanding as it is with most of Pixar’s movie. The animation was top notch. It seems in each Pixar film, the images get more and more lifelike. I loved the relationship theme it showcased and that it asked the hard question, what does it mean to be a parent. As great as all of this stuff is, I found myself not really enjoying the movie as much as I thought I should. The problem is that Onward doesn’t really measure up to Pixar’s greatest movies. Onward’s characters are good but they are not Woody or Buzz Lightyear good, where we can feel the depth and dimensions of the characters. It has a great plot but not as good as Monsters Inc. The film’s theme asks us provocative question about relationships but the emotional payoff is not the same as in the film Up. My only other complaint is that the meaningful action doesn’t really pick up until the third act, as opposed to a film like The Incredibles where meaningful action permeates the whole film. Onward is really a victim of Pixar’s earlier successes. We expect each film to come out of this studio to be a masterpiece and Onward is not. However, it is okay not to be a masterpiece and just be a good film. Onward is a good film. Overall, I would give this movie

a B (A Good Movie). The hard thing for each Pixar movie that gets released is that it instantly gets compared to all the awesome Pixar movies before like Toy Story and Up. When you look at Onward in this lens you can definitely tell that it doesn’t come up to this high bar. However, this doesn’t mean it is a bad movie, in fact it does a lot of things right. Interesting characters; wonderful animation; engaging plot; and thoughtful ideas that apply to our situation today make this movie better than your average movie. I just wish they had done more with it, there were many missed opportunities to take the story and characters deeper which for whatever reason they chose not to do. The third act of this film really had some great moments, I just wished they could have strung that out over the whole movie. For all the missed opportunities and my complaints this is still a worthwhile movie to see. Kids should love this movie and adults will have a pretty good time as well. Onward is rated PG for action/ peril and some mild thematic elements. It was directed by Michael Scanlon. Michael also helped write the film with Keith Bunin. Onward stars the voice talents of Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer .

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the current town computers. The expense was set not to exceed $1300 for the current package and may include more coverage at a later date. The decision to further discuss creating an official town Facebook page, something already implemented by other municipalities in the area, was pushed to the coming board meeting in April. The page would likely be used for basic public information like meet-

ings, emergencies, street closures and other announcements that would otherwise not be seen. The steps taken to increase cybersecurity, include social media and rebuild the current website have been the topic of several meetings with concerns from board members and public alike. With the decision to work with Easy IT Guys, the Town of Osceola is taking a step toward modernity that could better the township and resident life alike.

Other Business The board approved a full settlement and final release of all claims regarding a defamation claim against the Town of Osceola from Andrew Marshall and his law firm, Bassford Remmele. After which, supervisor Whittaker read a letter of apology aloud referring to statements made about Marshall at a previous town board meeting.

Spring ahead with St. Croix River Association Do you remember catching your first frog or fish? Or the wonder of watching a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis? As the weather warms, the St. Croix River Association is creating an exciting range of programs designed to bring families out to discover the St. Croix River and its watershed. Two upcoming events will kick off the Spring/Summer 2020 programming. To prepare for forthcoming wildflowers,

author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo will visit the Marine Village Hall in Marine on St. Croix on March 26. They will take listeners on a journey to Minnesota’s woods, prairies, hillsides, lakes, and bogs, placing wonder within easy reach. For those wanting to get some fresh air as the snow melts, the annual “Celebrate YOUR Croix Challenge” will run from March 13-September 26, 2020, which is also National Public Lands Day.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at 5:45 p.m. at the Village Hall Discovery Center, Room 205, located at 310 Chieftain Street. This Public Hearing is in regards to formally vacating a portion of an unpaved alleyway located immediately east of the east property line of 808 Chieftain Street and is bounded by 9th Avenue to the north, 8th Avenue to the south and is wholly within a residential neighborhood. For more information regarding the proposed alley discontinuance please contact Village Administrator Benjamin Krumenauer at Village Hall or 715-294-3498. Frances Duncanson, MMC-WCPC Village Clerk

Designed to be accessible to all and kid-friendly, this free challenge celebrates the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway,

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VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA VOTING OPTIONS 2020 SPRING ELECTION & PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Hello voters! Did you know you have options to cast your ballot for the April 7, 2020 election (and every election)? For the traditional voter who enjoys the excitement of Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at Osceola Village Hall/Discovery Center, upstairs in Room 205, across the hall from the Library. Please note voting is no longer at the Osceola High School. Our election workers will be happy to assist you along with keeping the election facility as clean and safe as possible. We are receiving guidance from the CDC through the Wisconsin Elections Commission and extra efforts will be taken to continually wipe down voting booths and election equipment throughout the day. For voter’s convenience, hand sanitizer and tissues will also be available at each station. We are expecting a larger than normal turnout. Not up for Election Day? Request an absentee ballot online at www.myvote.wi.gov prior to April 2, and a ballot will be mailed to you. Voters may also request a mailed ballot in writing to the Village Clerk but be sure to include a copy of your photo ID with your request. This works great for travelers; those who have a suppressed immune system; or voters who just can’t make it to Village Hall during working hours. Please be sure to allow mailing time so the ballot is returned on or before Election Day. Voters can also vote in person via absentee ballot at Village Hall prior to election day during regular office hours, M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. In-person voting ends on Friday, April 3 at 5:00 pm so plan ahead. If you have questions or need assistance with any of your voting options, please contact: Frances Duncanson, MMC-WCPC Village Clerk (715) 294-3498 villageclerk@vil.osceola.wi.us

Give yourself extra time to get to the airport Motorists traveling to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will need to give themselves extra time to arrive as the Minnesota Department of Transportation reconstructs Highway 5 near the airport beginning in April through October, weather permitting. “We want people to make it to the gate in plenty of time, so plan ahead and leave one hour earlier,” said Mike Barnes, MnDOT Metro District engineer. “We’re doing all we can to limit the disruption to motorists; this would typically be a two-year project but we’re committed to completing it in one construction season.” Construction work includes rebuilding Highway 5, and repairing several bridges and ramps between 34th Avenue in Bloomington and Highway 62 near Fort Snelling. SEE CONSTRUCTION, PAGE 16

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Village Board Proceedings The Osceola Village Board met for a regular meeting on February 11, 2020 at the Village Hall/Discovery Center Meeting Room 205. Village President Jeromy Burberl called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Buberl, Bob Schmidt, Tim Anderson, Van Burch, Deb Rose Excused: Travis Murphy and Bruce Gilliland Staff present: Benjamin Krumenauer, Frances Duncanson, Shelby Friendshuh, Paul Elfstrom, Andrew Bach Others present: Matt Anderson from the Osceola Sun, Joel West, Germaine Ross, and other citizens. Motion by Rose and seconded by Schmidt to approve the agenda Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Burch to approve the January 14, 2020 Regular meeting minutes. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Public input and ideas (Limit 5 minutes per speaker) New Polk County EDC Director Terry Hauer introduced himself and commented on the Polk County Housing Study wrap up session coming up on February 17th with West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Police-AJ Bach presented the monthly report as Chief Pedrys is at a conference. The COPS grant program was was opened for application in January and many nationwide applicants are expected. This grant offers a 75% federal grant and 25% local funding split. There was a recent gender presentation at the High School that was funded through an AODA grant. The local Daisy troop visited the PD recently. The Osceola Police Dept. has stopped issuing handwritten parking tickets and is now issuing them through TRAX. This will track citations more efficiently. There is a new vaping program initiative for first time offenders being offered a educational program to complete in lieu of a citation being issued. Public Works-Krumenauer gave the report. With the mild winter the Dept. has had time to catch up on other items such as equipment and building maintenance. The sewer wastewater treatment plant is at high capacity. Library-Friendshuh is administratively very busy working on the annual report for the State. Circulation is up again from last year at this time, but it is difficult to track as weather varies. Staff worked on inventory last month. There are new iPad in the kids area preloaded with fun and educational games. The Library is starting to feature one collection a month. Events are winter reading for adults, beekeeping, knitting, cooking, and crafting. The new online catalog started today with explanation to people how to use it where they can rate and submit book reviews. Fire-Stark reported last month had eleven runs with ten in the Village and one in Farmington. The Fireman’s Ball was

his only hope was to cry out to God. To the great astonishment of the world, our God, in Himself, answered the cry (v 21). Like Judah, our hope is not found within us (together or separate). Our hope is found in Jesus Christ. Indeed, Jesus Christ is who actually saves and unites us. Like Hezekiah, even Jesus prayed for our unity

(John 17). But unlike Hezekiah, Jesus was the answer to His own plea, and He allowed Himself to be divided and torn – that we might be whole. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, turn to the only one who can change hearts, and cry out for healing in this land. If you are not a follower of Jesus Christ, turn to Him. He alone is our hope. We’ve been given the Great High Priest

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Park Service was very pleased to hear from members of the community last fall. We’re looking forward to presenting the proposed option and continuing the conversation on how to best meet the goals of this project,” said Julie Galonska, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway superintendent. At the meeting, the park will provide a brief presentation describing the draft option, followed by an opportunity for the public to ask questions

and share perspectives in an open house format. Beginning March 13, the draft option can be viewed online at http:// parkplanning.nps.gov/ sacn. In addition to the open house, comments will also be accepted through April 13 electronically at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/sacn (preferred method), or by sending comments to: Mark Denker St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Osceola Landing Project 401 N. Hamilton Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

another great success with a fun time had by all. The Dept. will get the floor sealed this spring. Building permits Krumenauer reported 2020 started out with two permits for new home construction. It is important to address growth and the need for housing. Administration Krumenauer stated audit preparations are underway and the hope is to have the audit completed by early July. Krumenaurer is also excited to do work on the Village website and revamp our newsletters. In addition he has been meeting with economic development corps and the surrounding communities. There are five elections this year so there will be times when meetings will be held in other rooms. The Census 2020 is going on, so be sure to participate so all monies are allocated properly. Chamber of Commerce/Mainstreet-Germaine Ross reported it is quieter in January and February. The Social mixer at Tippy Canoes was well attended. The ribbon cutting was held at the Pizza Cellar. The Rise and Shine education series starts next Tuesday. The Cocoa Crawl will be on February 9th with local businesses providing cocoa samples. Ross reminded to shop local for Valentine’s Day promotions. Other business – discussion and possible action re: Proposed school referendum update: Lynnette Edward of the Osceola School District. There will be two referendum questions on the ballot April 7th. One is operational and for $1 million each for two years of educational, programming and curriculum staffing. The other is for facilities needs of $10 million as a loan. The School Board projects a zero dollar total tax increase over the next two years with current debt retirement. There is more information on the School District website and a series of community meetings coming up. The District expects level enrollment numbers for the next several years and is waiting to see the new state budget to see where things are at for the district. The Elementary school needs were purposely left off the list because there is more planning needed. Krumenauer was happy to say the Village has reached an agreement with the Village of Dresser for terms of payment for sewer treatment charges that were inadvertently under calculated. They will pay quarterly over the next three years with the option to pay off ahead of time with no penalty. No interest is being charged and the first payment is due in April. Motion by Rose and seconded by Burch to approve Resolution #20-03 Outlining the terms of payment between the Village of Dresser and Village of Osceola. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of vacating an old alleyway to resolve a garage overhang issue as there is no benefit to the Village to keep it. There is a prescribed legal process to follow and the proposed resolution is first step to move forward. Motion by Burch and seconded by Schmidt to approve Resolution #20-04 support for vacating public owned alleyway Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Krumenaurer gave information on the proposed COPS Grant application. If granted this would be a 75% federally funded grant with a cap on what you can collect that is tied to a three-year window. The Village is proposing to add one full time equivalent position. At current rates this would cost

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the Village about $20,000 a year. The position is required to be maintained for one year after the grant expires. Motion by Burch and seconded by Rose to approve Resolution #20-05 COPS Grant Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Permits and Licenses a) Beverage Server Operator Licenses Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson to approve beverage server license for Stacey Nelson at PY’s Saloon & Grill. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. a) Special Event Permit Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson to approve the special event permit for the Cocoa Crawl on February 29th, 2020. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Anderson to approve Board, Committee, Commission and Agency Reports: a. October 4, 2019 Administration and Finance Committee b. November 5, 2019 Planning Commission c. December 16, 2019 Police and Fire Committee d. January 2, 2020 Osceola Library Board Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Financial update-Krumenaurer reviewed tax collections and stated they were about where we expected at this point in the process. Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson to approve the vouchers payable Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Under discussion of and action on any other appropriate items Buberl commented on the importance of participating in the 2020 Census. Motion by Burch and seconded by Schmidt at 7:06 p.m. to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute §19.85(1)(c) for purposes of Reviewing Administrator job performance and 6-month probationary period Roll call vote: Ayes- Buberl, Schmidt, Anderson, Burch, and Rose Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson to come out of closed session proceedings at 8:01 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes- Buberl, Schmidt, Anderson, Burch, and Rose Nays-0 Motion carried. The Board reviewed goals for the Village Administrator of: 1. Update Village website and communications to Village community members 2. Create a more dynamic and user-friendly municipal budget and other financial planning documents 3. Provide Village Board Trustees with an updated Board welcome packet 4. Reach closure with the Village Hall/Library building project Motion by Rose and seconded by Buberl to grant Village Administrator Krumenauer permanent employees status. Roll call vote: Ayes- Buberl, Schmidt, Anderson, Burch, and Rose Nays-0 Motion carried. President Buberl adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Frances Duncanson, MMC-WCPC Village Clerk WNAXLP

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Caught off guard she felt the fish but missed it. Giants hit so light, often not even moving the spring bobbers on the ends of the rods. There are so many may fly larva hatching that the smorgasbord table is full so these giant perch can be selective. Then one of the boys caught a couple nice fish, jumbos, not giants, but our excitement dwindled as the wind picked up until we were hit with 40 mph gusts.

These high winds made the dead sticks with spring bobbers almost useless. You simply couldn’t spot a bite in the high winds. I missed a fish on one dead stick and then Jon noticed a slight bite and beat me to the dead stick and set the hook. Fish on! He handed me the pole and I immediately felt weight. After a good fight I worked the perch to the hole and was truly amazed when we slid the giant out of the water. “That’s a 2 pound giant! That’s what we are here for. It’s kind of

like fishing for musky. You know they are there but catching them today is just hard even when I know we’re on the spot,” explained Selby. “We normally catch a half dozen of the giant 2 pound perch and a couple dozen jumbos, but today the conditions just beat us.” I believe him. I saw it on the videos and held the fish. 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 You may be facing the consequences of a little overindulgence this week, Aries. It may take a bit for you to get back on track. Use every opportunity to rest up. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you are moving from one job to another, you may have to put your social life on hold for a bit until all components of this transition are working smoothly. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, obligations at work or at home are building up and you may be experiencing extra stress. The key to feeling better is to take some of the responsibilities off of your plate. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a lack of communication between you and a close friend or relative may have you

wondering if this person is okay. Just be persistent with your inquiries. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, caution is called for any time a financial presentation is made that affects your finances. Properly vet all potential investments and anyone guiding you in this process. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be putting your best self forward, but unless you get others to take notice, you won’t be able to make an impact. Enlist others to help. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your ingenuity and imagination have been wavering lately. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get things working again. Stay the course. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Financial matters come to the forefront this week, Scorpio. You may have depleted your reserves a bit faster than expected. It’s probably time to curtail your spending. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may need to say something to a loved one that shows how much you support this special purpose. Give careful consideration to what you want to say. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Use this week as an opportunity to catch up on some rest, Capricorn. Your schedule has been jam-packed for some time now, and your energy stores are depleted. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may be stuck in the middle of a situation with two people you care about. Be an impartial listener to both

instead of taking sides. Offer advice if it’s sought. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may be hit with a bit of melancholy this week, but it quickly subsides when you touch base with someone whose energy is contagious. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 15 Eva Longoria, Actress (45) MARCH 16 Lauren Graham, Actress (53) MARCH 17 Mia Hamm, Athlete (48) MARCH 18 Sutton Foster, Actress (45) MARCH 19 David Ross, Manager (43) MARCH 20 Ruby Rose, Model (34) MARCH 21 Scott Eastwood, Actor (34)

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3 cups salad baby spinach or super greens blend 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp fresh ginger 1 tbsp tarragon, chopped 3 tbsp. chives, chopped 1 cup chicken broth 1-1½ cups all-natural non-GMO milk, such as Crystal Ball Farms Salt and black pepper to taste fresh lemon or lime juice ½ cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets, lightly cooked ½ cup fresh red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup sunflower seeds In a blender, combine spinach, garlic, ginger, tarragon, chives, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a small sauce pan. Heat until just warm and add milk, salt and pepper; stir to combine and heat, but do not cook. Top with warm broccoli florets, bell pepper, and sunflower seeds; serve immediately. Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www. wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@ gmail.com.

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Federated Co-ops is looking for YOU! Federated Co-ops is a leader in Agronomy, Energy and Retail. If you are looking for an exciting position with a stable company that is owned by the people it does business with, then Federated Co-ops is for you! Our Osceola, WI location is currently accepting applications for the following position:

SEASONAL DRIVERS Applicants must have a clean driving record, Class B CDL or willing to obtain a Farm Service CDL and a current Fed Med Card. Ideal candidates will have the ability to operate delivery equipment and follow directions. Candidates must meet all company core values: positive attitude, flexibility, speed, integrity and continuous improvement. Please apply online at www.federatedcoops.com. Click “Careers”. “Value for life” ~ Agronomy • Energy • Retail

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ADRC program and service update with regards to COVID-19 The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin is committed to ensuring the safety of our participants, volunteers and staff. Because we work with a population that is vulnerable to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are taking action to minimize the chance of exposure. We will be adjusting our service provision to meet critical needs only. ADRC Nutrition Program: As of March 16 dine in meals at all six congregate locations in Burnett and Polk Counties will be suspended until further notice. Each of those locations will continue to prepare and deliver home delivered meals, but will no longer be open for congregate service. Any regular con-

gregate meal recipient in need of a delivered meal is welcome to speak with their congregate meal site or call Sabrina Naglosky. This suspension will remain in place for the next 30 days. Then ADRC will reassess whether to continue, relax, or tighten the restrictions. The ADRC Van program: All social group activities will be canceled immediately. These will include trips for the remainder of March and all of April. The planning for future trips will continue so that we are ready to go when the restrictions have been lifted as determined by Public Health recommendations. The Volunteer Driver program: As of March 13 we will continue to get

people the critical medical care they require. Incoming requests will be screened to ensure only essential trips are being considered. We will seek a driver for those trips but keeping in mind it is a volunteer based program, we cannot guarantee we will have drivers available. Caregiver Support Groups: For the months of March and April the caregiver support group will be changed to a conference call structure. Those who are currently attending will be contacted directly and given the call-in phone number and procedures. Another resource for dementia related caregivers: The state’s Alzheimer’s Care-

giver Telephone Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required to get the call-in information. You can access that by calling 800-272-3900. If you feel you need support beyond what is made available above please contact Barb Engelhart at 877-485-2372 to personalize to your needs. Community Programming: All events and workshops hosted by the ADRC for the months of March and April will be postponed until an undetermined date. For questions contact Carrie Myers or Laura Neve, 877-485-2372.

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MOLD MAKER Job Description: The purpose of this position is to build, repair, and alter, molds and fixtures of extremely complex and precise nature. Develop strategies in fabricating molds, using the most suitable machining practices. This will be accomplished with minimal instructions. General Responsibilities: Work cooperatively with fellow employees and provide guidance whenever needed. If assigned, supervise an apprentice in an efficient manner. Operate all equipment in the shop efficiently. Diagnose and correct problems in complicated molds, tools and fixtures. Has complete knowledge in the use and application of all tool steels and related materials for the building of complicated molds. Grind and fit components together with tolerances of .0002. Will inspect /Q.C. parts per customer’s CAD files and have working knowledge of S.P.C and geometric tolerance. Plan, schedule and complete job to meet desired delivery date within the amount of time quoted. Build molds from conception drawings/layouts/part models. Read and interpret prints, electronic data, and correct any errors before cutting steel. Disassemble and trouble-shoot problems with a mold and arrive with a plan of action to correct the problem within a reasonable cost and time span. Assemble a complex mold, wire a manifold, and figure out the timing on a rack and gear mold. Produce a quality mold with the best workmanship possible. Perform other related duties as required by the Tool Room Manager. Competencies: High School Diploma with the ability to apply the principles acquired through the study of geometry, better than average computer skills, trigonometry, and 3D CAD skills (Solidworks preferred). Good knowledge Cam software – (Mastercam preferred). Associate degree from trade school in machine tool trades, should have 10+ years of mold building experience. Must have strong skill base in the principles of mold construction keeping tooling maintenance concerns as a high priority. Good communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to operate a fork lift.

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Senator Schachtner introduces ooding resilience legislation Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) and lawmakers from across the state introduced a Flood Prevention and Resilience Plan with Governor Tony Evers. Senator Schachtner has introduced LRB-5597 to put $5 million more over two years into the Wisconsin Disaster Fund to help small communities respond to and recover from flooding disasters. It will also decrease the municipal matching requirement and broaden eligible expenses that the state can reimburse. The National Weather Service annual Spring Flood Outlook reported a well above normal risk of flooding along the upper Mississippi River and some tributaries. Meanwhile, it is estimated that over $40 billion worth of Wisconsin properties, businesses and homes are located in a 100-year floodplain. As spring approaches, the time for action and preparation is now. “Northwestern Wisconsin is no stranger to spring flooding. This package of legislation will support our communities in their efforts to combat flooding and provide them the

resources and infrastructure they need to respond to flooding disasters,� said Senator Schachtner. “Folks in Wisconsin continue to be adversely affected by extreme precipitation and weather—I have seen firsthand how families and communities have had to rebuild because of flooding in areas across our state,� said Governor Tony Evers. “I visited homes across our state last year and heard from the families who are asking us to help them prepare and prevent flooding and to keep families and their homes, farms, and businesses safe. The state needs to start leading on this issue, and these bills are an important step at giving families and communities’ peace of mind and the tools they need to not only recover and rebuild, but to prevent flood damage in the future. I am hopeful that the Legislature will work quickly to take this legislation up before the end of session to ensure we’re doing everything we can to help Wisconsin’s families before flooding season this spring.�

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and shortness of breath). In order to slow or stop the spread of these illnesses, it is critical to follow the below instructions, which is guidance from the CDC as of 3/11/2020. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home when you

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Work will start with the closure of eastbound Highway 5 in April through late-July. Crews will then close westbound Highway 5 from August through October. Ramps near the Highway 5, Highway 55 and Highway 62 interchange will close in July. The project is scheduled to begin after spring break and be completed before MEA weekend in October. MnDOT needs to fully close each direction of Highway 5, one direction at a time, to complete the work in one construction season and best manage the difficult geography of the area. “We’ve been working closely and planning with MnDOT and airport stakeholders for many months now in anticipation of this project,� said Roy Fuhrmann, chief operations officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. “While the construction will cause some short-term pain for travelers, we

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trip planning assistance should visit metrotransit. org or call 612-373-3333. “Transit can be a bright spot during construction,� said Adam Harrington, Metro Transit director of service development. “This project provides travelers and airport workers the opportunity to discover what many already know – that transit is the best way to get to and from the airport.� Some motorists might need to be aware of additional nearby construction. Portions of the I-494/35E interchange will be closed starting in April through October. Eastbound I-494 between South St. Paul and Mendota Heights will close for up to six weekends while crews resurface the freeway. More information is at mndot.org/ metro/projects/i494invergroveheights/ To learn more about the project or to sign up for email updates, visit www.AroundtheAirport. com. Please plan ahead, know your route and check 511 for updates at www.511mn.org.

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