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Village board rules on Mill Pond Learning Foundation

BY C.L. SILL EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Osceola Village board unanimously passed a resolution at their regularly scheduled meeting June 9 addressing the village’s ongoing relationship with the Mill Pond Learning Foundation.

The foundation has been at odds with the village since reneging on a promise to help fund the construction of the new Discovery Center in Osceola.

Not coming through on their pledged amount saddled the village tax payers with a hefty tax increase to make up for the lost money, and further attempts by the village to recover those funds from the foundation have been unsuccessful.

“The village has tried repeatedly, with no success, to continue a positive conversation to come to an agreement on the balance due and it’s not working,” said village administrator Benjamin Krumenauer. “I think we owe it to our community to remind them that this project is exciting, but it didn’t end well — and it’s not the village residents’ fault.”

The total shortfall caused by the foundation comes to a total of $501,034, according to the board. The foundation and the board had been in discussions concerning the debt, but the negotiations have faded in recent months.

“When we did get a response back it was rejection of where we were going,” Krumenauer said.

“There’s really been no productive conversation since February.”

The resolution outlines four procedures for the board’s future relationship with the foundation and the associated debt.

First, the village will maintain a note of the balance due as an accounts receivable in the village record until the debt is paid. Next, the board will direct staff to invoice the foundation on a regular basis with interest, to ensure the foundation leadership continues to be given notice of the debt.

The interest rate will equal to the rate on the loan the village had to take out in order to make up for the lost funds.

“We’re just going to charge what’s out there to break even,” Krumenauer said.

The board will also discontinue any further discussion with the foundation and will not approve any more projects or enhancements proposed by the foundation until a payment plan can be arranged or the balance of the debt is paid in full.

“I want an out. I want this to be successful and I want the ability for Mill Pond Learning Foundation to be something in community someday,” Krumenauer said. “But they need to make whole on their responsibilities.”

‘The best among us’ World War II Air Corps vet turns 102

BY C.L. SILL EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Stoicism doesn’t fade with age.

The Greatest Generation is more collectively similar than any other generation in American history. They’re just about all the same.

Shared tragedy and hardship bring people together, and few people in this country have seen more hardship than those born between 1915 and 1925.

Almost to a member, the greatest generation is stoic, humble, hardworking and more often

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than not very stubborn.

They’re remained that way even now in the twilight of their existence, molded and cast in iron by their upbringing during the Great Depression and the world war that followed. It is not an

exaggeration to say each remaining member of this generation is a national treasure. They’re the last of the best of us, and are the reason this country exists today.

They saved the world.

That’s a massive reputation for a generation to hold up, and if there was a shred of arrogance among them, it might have gone to their head — but there’s not.

Bill Patten turned 102 years old last Sunday, and he epitomizes the collective mindset of his generation.

Patten grew up in Kansas City. They were poor, just like everyone else. The Depression hit the family hard. Patten’s father was often times

out of work and food was sometimes hard to come by. He remembers eating a lot of oatmeal. Yet, there’s no sorrow in his voice when he talks about growing up, no ‘woe is me’ selfishness. Patten talks about his childhood just like everyone else his age does, and summed it up with a phrase that may as well be the official motto of the greatest generation.

“We got by,” he said.

“We survived.”

Patten was 23 years old in December 1941 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He had recently received his degree in aeronautical engineering, so as the SEE PATTEN, PAGE 2

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Osceola receives AARP grant

BY C.L. SILL EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Osceola Area Chamber and Main Street Program’s Picnic-toGo initiative has been selected to receive the first of AARP Wisconsin’s “Small Dollar, Big Impact� grants.

Worth $1,000 apiece, the grants are being awarded monthly to projects around the state designed to improve communities and make them better places for everyone to live, work and play as they age.

The Picnic-to-Go initiative in Osceola looks to promote tourism and local business while also taking into consideration the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing efforts that go along with it. The chamber will create a map showing parks and other green spaces around Osceola where families can picnic. Local restaurants will then be given ‘picnic-to-go kits’ that include the

map, tablecloth and other picnicking essentials that can be offered to any customers who order take out food. “They can just take that to go and throw it on a picnic table or sit on it,� said Germaine Ross, the executive director of the Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce. “Osceola is just a natural fit for picnics. We have all this beautiful outdoors space and gorgeous parks and hiking trails.�

Judges selected the project for the grant after receiving more than five dozen proposals from communities across Wisconsin.

The judging panel identified the uniqueness of the Osceola proposal, which connects the community, utilizes public spaces and supports small businesses. It also has the potential to create a program that could be done in the future, even though it’s designed to respond to COVID-19 impacts.

AARP Wisconsin State Director Sam Wilson said the Picnic-to-go

initiative is exactly what they were looking for in an applicant. “The project in Osceola fits perfectly with the spirit and intent of the grant program,� he said. “Our goal is to support communities as they make positive changes that inspire long-term progress on livable issues. This project hits that nail right on the head.�

Ross said the chamber is hoping to hold a kick off event for the picnic-to-go initiative, which is tentatively scheduled for July 23.

The event would include a socially distanced community picnic in one of the parks around town, but would also be a day to encourage all Osceola residents to have picnics of their own in their yards or other outdoor spaces around town if they’re not comfortable attending a public gathering. “That way they can connect with the community,� Ross said. “That’s what people are missing right now, connecting with the community.�

Wilberg Memorial Public Library now open The Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola is once again open to public visits. Though the library has been serving you from a distance for the last few months, opening to the public in the midst of a pandemic means that the library

has had to change some of their procedures. Here is what you can expect your visit to the library to look like: Hours are Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 12 p.m.-7 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library

PUBLIC NOTICE The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications to serve on the Board of Adjustment as a full-time member. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County and reside in one of the following towns: Lorain, Clam Falls, West Sweden, McKinley, Bone Lake, Luck, Laketown, Sterling, Eureka, Georgetown, Johnstown, St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, Beaver, Clayton, Farmington, Black Brook, and Alden. To apply, please submit a letter of interest or the Board of Adjustment Candidate Application to: OfďŹ ce of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by June 22, 2020. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

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10 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily is reserved for those 55 years and older and/or immunocompromised to visit.

Though the library does not require masks or facial coverings, it strongly recommends that each visitor wear one if able. Every staff member will wear a face covering and disposable masks will be available at the entrance and front desk of the library if needed.

Please maintain a six foot distance between other patrons and staff members. You will likely notice some fun signs throughout the library reminding you of this

request.

The library will be limiting the occupancy to ensure that each visiting patron and staff member can maintain a six foot distance from others. If you arrive during open hours and the doors are closed, this is because we have reached our maximum occupancy. It won’t be long until there is more room available and we will have seating for the wait.

All material holds will be picked up at our drive up window on the east side of the Discovery Center which will be staffed during open hours. If you receive a SEE LIBRARY, PAGE 3

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nation went to war he naturally gravitated toward flying. Patten enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and eventually became a B-17 pilot.

For anyone unfamiliar, B-17s were large, four engine bombers that specialized in daytime, high altitude bombing raids all over Europe during the war. They were big and slow, but tough. There are photos of B-17s that are nearly torn in half in the middle or missing large parts of their wings or tails landing safely after a mission.

They were crewed by 10 men, four officers and six gunners, and it was Patten’s job to bring them all home in one piece.

Patten was stationed in Italy for the duration of the war. While infantrymen and other combat troops endured almost constant misery, the lives of B-17 crew members were bi-polar. When they left the runway on each mission they entered one of the most dangerous arenas of the war, as full of terror and death as any ground combat. But if they survived, they returned to the relative safety of base where they slept on mattresses and ate hot meals. No other branch of the service witnessed war as close and personal while simultaneously living so far behind the frontlines.

Patten endured all of this, and flew 34 combat missions into northern Italy and Germany in 1944-45. The death and fear he faced is unquestionable, but he talks about these missions like a plumber talks about fixing a sink. “I suppose I had some

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There was a lot of distraction.�

Patten’s Depression upbringing had made him tough above all else — able to endure anything the war threw at him and keep going. It was just a job, and he didn’t have time to think about anything else.

Patten is gentle and soft spoken. He’s matter-offact in the way that only army officers are and speaks directly. You can see history in his eyes, but in general he looks much younger than he is. Just like the rest of his generation, he came home from the war and did the best he could to get on with his life. He raised a family and went on to a successful career in business. Today he has 17 great-grandchildren.

There is profound joy in watching someone like him turn 102. His grit and resolve represent the best parts of humanity and he is a shining example of the generation we all owe so much to.

A movie came out in 2004 called “Ike: Countdown to D-Day� starring Tom Selleck as Gen. Eisenhower in the lead up to the Normandy invasions. As the movie comes to a close, Ike stands alone in his headquarters and reflects on the bravery and selflessness of the men he just ordered into battle. His last words ring true of Patten and every other member of the Greatest Generation. “We may never see their like again.�

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To ensure that the library is able to quarantine all returned materials please return your items to the drop box in the vestibule at the west entrance or at the drive up drop box. Returned materials will not be accepted at the front desk.

Meeting spaces are not yet available to be reserved. Stay tuned for more information about when that service will be available.

Though the library will

not be holding in-person programs yet, the Summer Learning Program is still happening virtually. Please check their website or Facebook page for more information.

If you are still uncomfortable with visiting the library they will continue curbside pick up. Call 715-294-2310 to organize the pick up.

The new service plan, though different, is designed to protect all of us by limiting exposure to one another. Please contact the library director, Shelby, if you have any questions or concerns at sfriendshuh@osceolapubliclibrary.org.

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Dottie loves to play with other dogs and would make a great friend for a live in playmate. She lived with another dog in Texas and came to our shelter knowing a few things. She walks well on leash, knows Sit and how to Sit Pretty for treats.

Dottie is vocal and uses a wide range of grumbles and yips to start the conversation. She wiggles with excitement to make your acquaintance and loves all attention.

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Osceola high school principal becomes clown for a day

BY DAN JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

For those who are not aware, there are a surprising amount of clowns with a substantial public following. East Farmington resident John Carufel can recite a long list of his favorite clowns, including Ronald McDonald, whom he’d the privilege to meet during a local McDonald’s grand opening.

At the Polk County Fair, Carufel would follow clowns around in amazement. He religiously attended the Osman Shrine Circus every year, excluding this year, of course, as the performance was canceled to keep everyone healthy.

With the high school building closed as well, Carufel looked forward to the school’s lunch deliveries every week.

Each day the delivery came, he would dress up in a crazy costume designed by his mother, Connie Hecht. The delivery drivers, of course, loved seeing each colorful costume every week. A few of his outfits mimicked characters such as the Easter Bunny, Elvis, and, of course, clowns.

Carufel didn’t always love clowns,

though. Like many others, he was afraid of them when he was younger. It wasn’t until his mother pulled out her trusty sewing machine and got to work. With her son watching, she fashioned a clown outfit and had him try it on.

“Before you knew it,” Hecht said, “he was fascinated with clowns.”

On June 4, Carufel had a surprise visit from a very special clown – his high school principal.

Adam Spiegel has been the principal of Osceola High School for six years, and he’s loved becoming part of the school community. While connecting with students and families, Spiegel befriended Carufel and supported him throughout his schooling.

Carufel graduated high school in 2017, but because of his autism, he was able to return for three more years. This allowed him to take more classes and stay engaged with his friends and community.

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For Aircraft Fueling System Upgrade at L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport Osceola, Wisconsin Project no. AIP 3-55-0060-07 Sealed proposals for the work described herein will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, July 9, 2020, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, on behalf of the Secretary, authorized agent for the Village of Osceola, in accordance with Wis. Stat. §114.32(3), at the office of the Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53705; whereupon the sealed proposals received as provided above will be publicly opened and read via teleconference.

The bid results will be posted as soon as practicable to the bureau of Aeronautics website here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/ aeronautics/airports/arpt-bidinfo.aspx COVID19 impact to bid submittal/delivery: Please be aware that bid submittal for this project will ONLY be accepted by mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS), as well as delivery services including, but not limited to, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and other similar delivery/courier services. No hand delivery of bids will be allowed or accepted. Mail and delivery services are generally delivered once a day to the state building and all parcels and mail are distributed once per day throughout the building. Please allow sufficient time for your bid to be received by the Bureau of Aeronautics prior to the bid deadline.

Bids received by the Bureau of Aeronautics later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th Floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53705. Sending bid documents by Priority Mail may not guarantee timely delivery to our office.

Description of work: Aircraft Fueling System Upgrade (added 8,000 gallon UST, and added Jet-A over-wing/single-point/offload dispenser cabinet).

Estimate of major quantities: Furnish and install 8,000 gallon underground storage tank (UST), 1 LS; furnish and install Jet-A overwing/single-point fuel dispenser and offload cabinet, 1 LS; excavation for tank install, 1 LS; subbase, 40 CY; base aggregate dense, 100 tons; concrete flatwork 8-inch, 125 SY; bollards, 11 each; hydro-excavating, 1 LS; miscellaneous electrical, 1 LS; miscellaneous piping, 1 LS; miscellaneous landscaping, 1 LS. DBE Goal: None Assigned Contract Completion Time: 25 Working Days Proposals: Proposal forms are included with the plans and specifications, and are subject to the provisions of Wis. Stat. §66.0901(7).

Plans and speciÄcations: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $15.00 by inputting Quest project #4976664 on QuestCDN’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable fee of $35.00 per set. Please make your check to payable to Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. and send it to 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868. Please contact us at 715-234-7008 if you have any questions.

Proposal Submittal: This contract is NOT electronically bid. A paper bid submittal is required.

COVID19 impact to bid submittal/delivery: Please be aware that bid submittal for this project will ONLY be accepted by United States Postal Service (USPS), as well as delivery services including, but not limited to, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and other similar delivery/courier services. No hand delivery of bids will be allowed or accepted. Mail and delivery services are generally delivered once a day to the state building and all parcels and mail are distributed once per day throughout the building. Please allow sufficient time for your bid to be received by the Bureau of Aeronautics prior to the bid deadline.

Contractors electing to obtain plans & specifications via CD or any electronic method are still required to submit a paper bid proposal.

Proposal guaranty: Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certificate of annual bid bond, a certified check, bank's draft, bank's check, or postal money order made payable to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary for 5% of the total amount bid. Certified checks may be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the proposal.

QualiÄcation of bidders: (ONLY THE PRIME BIDDER NEEDS TO BE QUALIFIED) The Bureau of Aeronautics "Statement of Bidder's Qualifications and Experience for Aviation Fueling Systems" short form will apply. The proper form is included in this proposal or can be downloaded at: http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/aeronautics/airports/arpt-prequal.aspx Bid proposals will be opened only from those who have established their qualifications for the work being bid upon. If a prospective bidder has submitted a current statement and received approval from the department, a re-submittal for this project is not required. Any prospective bidder who has not previously established their qualifications must file a pre-qualification statement on the proper forms and be received by the department no later than 12:00 noon, local time, Friday, June 26, 2020. Only prime or general contractors submitting the bid need to be prequalified; subcontractors do not need to be prequalified.

The qualification statement is a sworn statement and consist of information relating to financial ability, equipment, and experience in the work prescribed in this proposal. The statement shall be in writing on the proper standard form furnished by the department. The department will evaluate the statement and determine acceptability prior to bid allowance. Each bidder is required to submit a “Bidder's Request to Bid/Current Workload” form for this project, and it should be received by the bureau no later than 24 hours prior to the bid opening. Bidders are urged to submit this form as early as possible to determine eligibility prior to preparing the bidding proposal. Failure to submit the request to bid/current workload form may result in the rejection of the bid.

Federal Requirements: This project is federally funded and federal provisions and requirements apply. Federal provisions made part of, but not limited to this contract include: Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension, Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace.

Hours of labor and minimum wage rates: Pursuant to regulations provided by applicable federal and/or state laws, the hours of labor and minimum wage rates are set forth in the proposal.

AfÄrmative action: The department hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

AfÄdavit of non-collusion: A required affidavit of non-collusion will be incorporated as part of the proposal cover provided to each prospective bidder. Failure to complete the sworn statement makes the bid non-responsive and ineligible for award consideration. By signing the proposal cover each bidder by or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid, certifies that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. This sworn statement shall be executed and sworn to by the bidder before a person who is authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths.

Pre-bid conference: A virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Call-in/log-in information on the virtual conference will be made available to all planholders as the date nears. The purpose of the virtual meeting will be to familiarize all concerned persons with the project and conditions at the airport. Site visits by bidders will be allowed to observe existing conditions--to ensure access to indoor existing facilities arrange access through the Airport Manager 715-294-4500.

For general bidding information, contact Brad Volker at Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., at 715-234-7008, email bvolker@cooperengineering. net. For fuel system technical information contact Wade Wollerman at Endpoint Solutions, at 414-858-1204, email wade@endpointcorporation. com.

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unday is Father’s Day, a time to remember and honor the paterfamilias, father, the head of the household, Pop, Dad -- whatever his moniker at your house—Sunday is the day to pause and appreciate his contributions to who you are as a person.

I have said numerous times, and will continue to say it, the ‘nuclear’ family: mother, father and children is the bedrock foundation of our civilization.

While we can carry on without this structure, the stress on the rest of society will be great and expensive.

I by no means mean to disparPublisher age single parents. These folks have to be both the mother and Tom Stangl the father to their children. It is difficult enough being one, I can’t image the pressure of having to be both.

My parents have both passed, so my siblings and I are now the “older” generation, and, as those of you who are in the same place can attest, it is a strange place to be, especially at holidays like Mother’s and Father’s Day. My father, who regular readers of this column will know as “The Chief,” worked as a mechanic at the Chevrolet and later Buick dealership in the small town where I grew up. His specialty was the Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission that General Motors used from the 1960s to the 1980s.

He stood on a concrete floor all day working to provide for a wife and six children. My mother worked part time as a nurse, which helped our family’s income later, but make no mistake, the Chief was the breadwinner.

He went to work at 7:30 each morning, got an hour off for lunch (spent half of it napping) and came home hungry at 5:30. It was never a good idea as a child to wake the Chief, whether he was napping after lunch or dozing off watching television after supper. The phrase “don’t poke the bear” comes to mind. It may be tempting, but it never ends well.

My generation was taught by our mothers to leave our fathers alone.

I have heard that much of who we are is formed by our parents and our observations of who they are as men and women, husband and wife, father and mother.

From the Chief, I learned the value of work and the importance of following through on commitments. If you said you were going to do something, you did it. It didn’t matter if someone else didn’t follow through, what mattered was that you did.

We didn’t have much money growing up. Six kids, one income, do the math. But we didn’t go hungry or naked and had a roof over our heads.

That didn’t stop us as foolish young children from asking for things we really didn’t need.

The Chief had a real gem for such requests, one that I used on my children and I hope to live long enough to see my grandchildren hear it from the lips of my children: “People in Hell want ice water.”

Succinct and to the point, but makes you think.

Works on many levels.

Good or bad, I realize that I am the sum of my experiences and have been heavily influenced by my father.

For that, I will always be grateful.

Happy Father’s Day. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

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’ve always admired tough guys.

We were kind of raised to. Dan and I had this very traditional admiration of masculinity and worshipped soldiers, fighters and adventurers. We fancied ourselves students of this kind of behavior and I think we’ve unknowingly continued to do so as adults. We spend a lot of time going out of our way to do stuff that’s physically demanding, oftentimes just to see if we can. It feels good to try and be tough, although I don’t believe I’m experienced or capable enough to be officially classified a ‘tough Editor guy.’ There are many who put me to C.L. Sill shame, everyone from Navy Seals to construction workers. I admire them all and hope to someday be as tough as they are. But the tough guys I admire more than anyone else, are actually not guys at all.

I developed an interest in dogs when I was very young. All kids love dogs I guess but I was interested in them beyond fluffy tails and wet kisses. My aunt Jeri was a veterinarian and from the time I was around 10 until I graduated from high school I worked in her small animal clinic. I did a lot of cool stuff, watching surgeries and restocking medical supplies — but mostly I swept the floor and cleaned up poop.

I wanted to become a vet myself, until I got to college and realized my chances of passing biology and chemistry were about the same as a blind golfer hitting a hole in one with a pool cue.

Anyway, the job gave me an incredible opportunity

to see and interact with all kinds of dogs, and I quickly fell in love with hunting dogs in particular.

I admired what sporting breeds looked like, smelled like and acted like. There was a stoic confidence in a shorthair or a lab that made me instantly respect them. They were also the toughest SOBs I’d ever seen in my life. I vividly remember cleaning up a kennel room that looked like a Law and Order crime scene while the recently stitched-up yellow lab that had caused the mess stood in a kennel watching me and wagging his tail. I loved that kind of toughness.

I also loved their history. Dogs have always been bred to work, and one of their oldest occupations was finding and retrieving game. That kind of partnership makes me feel like I’m taking part in something ancient and sacred.

We always had hunting dogs when I was a kid, though they seldom hunted. The first dog that was technically ‘mine’ was a little English setter named Hilly, although at 15 I was pretty much incapable of taking care of anything, so in actuality she was really Mom and Dad’s.

My first real dog was another setter, Loxley, whom I bought shortly after I moved to Minnesota in 2015.

Erin and I had just started dating and for some reason I thought throwing a puppy into the middle of a brand new relationship was a great idea. It was a poop-filled disaster but somehow we managed to figure out how to take care of her. Two years ago we added our lab Bruly to the mix, which was much smoother than the first go around (I try not to be one of those dudes who SEE SILL, PAGE 8

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TO THE EDITOR Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do better For the last 30+ years I have attended family gatherings with loved ones who are black.

For about the same amount of time I lived in a very diverse area of St. Paul, and loved it.

I consider myself reasonably educated on racial issues, and definitely not a racist. To the point where I have felt very

disturbed by racist comments I overhear where I live, shop, exercise.

It is not always overt, but it is there in casual conversation. Spoken with assurance that everyone else feels the same.

Some of those people might also say they are not racist. But as the book White Fragility points out, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not so much about hatred in

peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearts as it is about a system in this country that most whites are complicit in, purposeful or otherwise, that keeps blacks down. I learned a great deal from that book.

I also recently read an online article about the GI Bill, and the disparate impact it had on servicemen coming back after serving their country in World War II. (His-

tory - How the GI Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Promise Was Denied to a Million Black WW II Veterans.)

The law was written to include every service member who had been honorably discharged.

But the practical implementation of that law assured that blacks were locked out of the new prosperity that was being SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6

POLK COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all the buzz about?

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hen it comes to bees whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all the buzz about?

So, there are less bees around, that means I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get stung right? Wrong.

Fewer bees means fewer pollinators.

Fewer pollinators means our food source could be in jeopardy. We often hear about the Eco Chain and how important it is to Columnist survival. The pollinators are small Julie Kuehl but a very vital part of that chain.

So what can you do? Simple. Keep their food source as pesticide free as possible.

One of the questions I received

was from a gentleman who wanted to know how to start a pollinator garden. So here goes.

Start with a sunny location (6 hours a day) and then fill it with all kinds of bright, pollinator friendly plants and a water source for those pollinators. Bees donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about the size of your garden. They will find it whether it is a patio container or an acre of lush flowers.

Whether you do perennials (come back every year) or annuals (plant each year) it is your choice, the pollinators wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care.

Preferred flowers for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies are reds and blues, but pollinators will love any bright colors with flowers.

You should also provide a water source for the pollinators. Just like when we eat a meal we need something to drink, so do pollinators.

It can be a shallow plate or a bird bath with rocks they can land on.

Keep the water fresh.

The big question seems to be what plants will attract pollinators â&#x20AC;&#x201C;anything in the daisy or mint family, salvias, marigolds, petunias, begonias, lobelia, alyssum, ageratum, celosia, Mexican heather, verbena, zinnias, purple coneflowers, nepeta, roses, Penstemon, impatiens (for a shadier area), lavenders, lilies, and irises.

When you go to your local nursery, check your plant stakes for good pollinators.

A reminder some of the big killers of pollinators are pesticides and habitat loss. We all need to do our part to prevent further loss of these beautiful and helpful creatures, If you have a question or a topic let me know at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time, keep playing in the dirt.

b I know k d d wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ld â&#x20AC;&#x2122; d i k but my dad drink whiskey if you paid him.

My dad has now spent more time retired than he spent workingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is a wonderful milestone.

He was hired while he was still in college to work as an engineer and he stayed with the same company his entire career. My dad wore horn-rimmed glasses and carried a pocket protector and a slide rule in his shirt pocket. He sang bass in the church choir which meant he was always in the back row and I could only see him when he was stretching for a high note and got up on his toes to reach it.

My dad was always ready to try something new. He raised bees in the backyard and helped us dip candles in his workshop and polish agates in a tumbler. I remember the sound of the rock tumbler, polishing away, and a perfectly smooth agate coming out.

Then, every July when the plant where my father worked was shut down, my family would pile into the car pulling a pop-up camper

d head h d out on vacation. i and The story goes that my sister and I were quarreling. We generally got along pretty well but a full day in a hot car could get on anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nerves. On this particular day, we were arguing about (of all things) who was going to get in the lake first once we got to the campground.

Dad was driving. Mom was sitting in the front seat with the dog. My sister and I were busy squabbling and no one saw my father as he quietly emptied his pockets, removed his belt, and silently unhooked his seatbelt.

(This was before cars had all the buzzers and bells.) We drove into the campground and, the moment we hit the parking spot, my father threw open his door and sprinted straight to the lake and dove in. My sister and I sat there in stunned silence.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember what happened after that. I just remember my

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On Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, a bouquet of flowers or brunch seems to do nicely every year. There Columnist isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an equivalent gesture for Carrie Classon Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. The gift suggestions now being advertised all seem a little desperate. A watch? A wallet?

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There no doubt is a correlation between great athletes and great students. Athletes who excel in their sports oftentimes will find their names towards the top of the list of outstanding students as well. Osceola recently had four wrestlers earn academic All-State status for their accomplishments on the wrestling mats and in the classroom.

To earn this award as a wrestler the athlete needed to qualify for the Sectional tournament that was held this year and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on a 4.0 scale. Osceola had four wrestlers meet this criteria including senior Aaron Schmidt, juniors Thomas Oswald and Nick Carlson, and sophomore Lucas Sedivy.

“What a great accomplishment for our student-athletes,” Osceola

athletic director Scott Newton said. “I know all four of these individuals are extremely hard working kids. It has been my experience working with them that they give great effort in all of their settings; practice room, competitions, classroom, and in our community.”

With their plates filled and sometime overflowing the student-athletes need help from their home life to accomplish earning these awards.

“Congratulations to their parents as well,” Newton added. “Time management is crucial for student-athletes.

There are many late nights, nights of exhaustion from practice, and outside factors that can take away from time on task. The ability for these young individuals to achieve high levels of success in different environments is directly related to their support.”

It is difficult to separate the importance of academics and athletics. For

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Thomas Oswald, Lucas Sedivy, Aaron Schmidt and Nick Carlson.

several top notch student athletes you cannot have one without the other.

“Academics and athletics are both very important to me,” Schmidt said.

“The time and commitment was a huge factor in these accomplishments. Academics and

athletics both take the mind, body and heart.

With all three, anyone can push themselves to the limit and prove their strengths. Throughout the four years of high school it has not been a smooth road. But just like life, not all classes

Old river men and walleyes

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iver men of days past were crusty old men, unshaven, wearing dirty clothes with patched knees, shirts ripped and torn. Old River Rats who’d shuffle along the docks, laces dragging from old boots with worn leather and holes in their soles. A cigarette dangled from their mouth. Their old sweat stained hat pulled down low faded out under a hot sun. They’d know the river better than anyone, could smell walleye and feel channel cats moving up stream. Tobacco on their chin and shirt, they were often followed as others tried to ply their secrets. The river was their school. They earned a degree, living off it and feeding their family from its bounty. They loved their lives. They loved the river and would fight to protect it. Most of those old timers are from a forgotten era that only old guys like me can remember.

St. Croix County resident of 56 years, Gregg Bennett is isn’t a River Rat and he knows it. He has that same deep love for the river. A graduate of Hudson High School and UW-Madison earning a Chemical Engineering degree before heading to UMass at Amherst for his PHD in Material Science. Yesterday he may Wild River have wished he had River Man’s degree when the three of us were on Trails the river chasing walleyes.

“You can see all the fish on the Jim Bennett graph and on side imaging. I was here a couple days ago and must have caught 20 shorts, put a few in the box, some eaters and tossed back any over 20s. Today is just a onesie twosie day.” For those who don’t speak fluid walleye, shorts are too small to keep. Today is just a one or two fish day. I’m eating some between 15” to

19” but any walleye over 20 inches go back!

Gregg’s father, my brother Richard, told me that Gregg likes to master everything and feels his oldest son is trying to master walleye fishing on the river.

“I’m sure he was frustrated when he couldn’t get all the fish showing up on his electronics to bite.

Gregg’s had a very successful career working for 3M in Turkey and Germany, learning both languages to succeed where the previous manager failed by trying to get employees there to learn English!”

Gregg, like every kid, started out fishing with his dad, my brother Dick. Dick loved to fish and that pair started out fishing in a little rowboat until Dick got a motor and later moved to canoes; Gregg went along at age 8 with a church group on several Boundary Waters (BWCAW) trips. Mary, Gregg’s mother, is most proud of him for his love of the Lord. Dick feels the BWCAW really created Gregg’s love of the outdoors and fishing. But life is more than fishing and later Gregg’s job took him away from it and the things he loved to do with his dad.

Even the best boat and electronics won’t catch fish after a front rolls through. To break the boredom Dick reminisced about another trip he and Gregg had on the water.

“We first noticed the big muskie as he was reeling in a small bass. I knew that if we held the bass there was a good chance the big musky would hit it and sure enough it did.”

Like an exploding bomb everything blew up. The big fish held that bass in its mouth and a great fight ensued. Then they realized they didn’t have a net.

Gregg’s solution was to jump into the lake and swim to a cabin to borrow a net. Just like that, the 8 year old was in the shallow water and soon back with a SEE BENNETT, PAGE 9

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or sports are going to be easy enough for you to glide through, but with the mind, body and most of all heart, anything is possible.”

“You have to set goals for school and sports and put in the work to accomplish them,” Sedivy said.

“It’s important to have a good balance between the two so you don’t get overwhelmed with either one. “ Leadership is a strong quality that is developed from both academics and sports. Students have opportunities to develop their leadership skills in both areas.

“I have always put my best effort into my academics,” Carlson said.

“School is very important to me and so are sports. Keeping my mind and body in shape helps me excel in both school

and sports. It’s important to me to be a leader in the classroom and on the mat.”

“Sports and academics have been always been a part of my life and I have been lucky enough to be able to control my schedule to balance my life,” Oswald added.

Osceola is blessed in their schools to have an emphasis on both academics and athletics.

The successes in sports are easily measured and we are accustomed to a plethora of accomplishments. It is also comforting to know that the same people that are leaders for their respective sports teams will also be leaders in their chosen workplace once they leave their high school days behind.

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built after the war.

The VA would guarantee the loan, but “nice neighborhoods” could deny entrance to blacks, and banks would deny loans for purchase of a house in “not so nice” areas. And that’s only part of the story. That was something I never knew, and honestly, swore could not be true when I first heard about it. And that is only one example. I know many white people who also don’t think there is such a thing as white privilege. Several years ago I happened to drive past a young, white male relative who had been pulled over for a minor traffic violation. I didn’t spend one nanosecond worrying that he might not come out of that interaction alive.

That is white privilege.

Recently young men of color were trying, pretty

gently, to say that the symbol that represents this great country (and which is, despite sentiment, an inanimate object) hasn’t been so great for minorities.

While some were upset these men were disrespecting a symbol, real human beings were dying from racist violence, with generally no consequences for the killers.

The more I read and listen the more I learn about all the ways this country says one thing and does something else.

As a white person that grew up in an all white town, I never imagined that there were groups of people locked out of the equal opportunity for all Americans because I never saw it first hand.

We can see it now, if we pay attention. We can all do better.

Maureen McElrath Osceola

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Peace comes from Jesus

BY DAVE ROSENOW TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

John 20:19-21 - On the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were together behind locked doors because of their fear of the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side.

So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you!”

Jesus’ disciples were paralyzed by fear. They were afraid of the Jewish leaders. They were afraid because they thought that now that Jesus had been put to death they were all alone, and they didn’t know what was going to happen next. It was during this time of fear when Jesus appeared to them. After conquering death and the grave, Jesus came to offer His disciples exactly what they needed - peace. And the peace

which Jesus brought to them is exactly what you and I need too.

We need Jesus’ peace because we are terrified by all kinds of things in our daily lives. The devil tries to confuse us. The world tries to corrupt us. Around every corner we see a new threat.

It might be a seemingly incurable virus, or a violent social rebellion, or a loss of innocence. Even the sinful nature within us tries to lead us to despair.

We need Jesus’ peace because we realize it is impossible for us to stand before God as He desires. God is without sin, and we are sinful. He desires perfect obedience, and we bring Him our disobedience. He longs to be our Lord and our Master, but we rebel against Him and His Word.

We need Jesus’ peace because we know how weak we are when we are on our own. Daily we struggle with sinful distractions and deceptions. Daily we lack the ability to stand our ground against the devil’s deadly temp-

tations. Daily we are troubled by our guilt.

We desperately need Jesus’ peace, and we are truly blessed that He comes to us with His precious reassurance, “Peace be with you!” Because He established this peace which guards our hearts and lives, we can find the rescue and relief we need. His peace removes the fear of enemies from our hearts, reconciles us to God the Father, and renews us in our struggles against the temptations of the world around us. His peace reminds us that we are not alone.

When we are paralyzed by our fear, we need to remember we have a victorious, powerful, and ever-living Savior. He comes to us with the very words we need to hear and trust, “Peace be with you!” Let’s rejoice in His presence, in His power, and especially in His peace. May we always have the strength of faith to rely on the gifts of God’s love, and the reassurance of His eternal peace.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS SAINT MARY’S Linnaea Wallis of Dresser and Anna Swanson of Osceola have been named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Osceola: Allie Helgeson. St. Croix Falls: Margaret Armbrust, Sophie

Klein, Lindsay Mattson, Christina Nygren, Madi Stelton, Sydney Volgren.

BETHEL UNIVERSITY Journie Rosenow of Dresser was named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MADISON The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Dresser: Ellie

Ringlien and Rebecca Ringlien. Osceola: Brooke Bents (Dean’s Honor List); Anna Dyrbye-O’Hare, Gabriel Lowney, Rachel Nelson (High Honor Roll) and Brittany Newman. St. Croix Falls: Anna Klein and Eddie Wondra. Star Prairie: Mia Campeau.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Rebecca Nelson of Dresser graduated with a bachelor of science

degree in Apparel, Merchandising and Design.

WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE The following students received scholarships from WITC. Osceola: Sydney Graves, Allison Hacken, Lynell Hillstead, Christina Jonas, Hannah Kautz, Kaitlyn Rice, April Simmons, Michael Wurst.

BIRTHS Hailey Grace Livingston, weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces, to Nicole and Alex Livingston, Dress-

OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin June 3, 2020: A girl,

er.

June 8, 2020: A girl, Annaliese Elizabeth Williams, weighing 5

Phyllis Barbara Riehle Phyllis Barbara (Mein) Riehle of Dresser, was born Oct.14, 1960, in Long Island, N.Y. Phyllis went to be with h her Lord and Savior on J June 7, 2020. Surrounded by h her family, she died peaceffully. She was 59.

A true humanitarian, sshe worked for the Mental H Health Task Force, Guardiian Ad Litum, Community R Referral Agency, and the S Salvation Army as well as b being an Adoray volunteer.

Her passion for nature d drove her to become a Mastter Gardener and Certified W Weather Watcher.

Strong in her Christian faith, she was kind to all who knew her beautiful soul.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Lou Mein.

She is survived by her brother, Christopher (Lori) Mein. Beloved wife of John; mother to Melissa and Benjamin Riehle; grandmother to Asher, Ethan, Aleister, and Edward.

Private family funeral services were held June 12 at Hope Evangelical Free Church in Osceola with Pastor Nate Roschen and Deacon Dick Rausch Officiating.

Interment took place in the St. Croix Falls Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

Monica L. Cloutier Monica L. Cloutier died peacefully April 5, 2020, surrounded by family. She was 72.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., June 23, with a sharing of memories starting at 7 p.m. at the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola. Masks are encouraged.

pounds 10 ounces, to Allison and Josiah Williams, Osceola.

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

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

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

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

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

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651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org ———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 ———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 ———————— NEW WINE COMMUNITY CHURCH

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father, flying into the lake, proving both of us wrong—and what an amazing dad he was— in one lightning move.

My dad doesn’t move quite as fast these days.

He calls himself “an old geezer,” although I can’t imagine anyone else does. He still builds things in his woodshop and splits wood with the log splitter and rides bike with mom. He still routinely surprises us.

And he still listens to the worries and complaints of his daughters.

My sister and I hand

these worries to him like rough stones and my dad handles them like the agate polisher we had as children.

By the time my dad is through with them, our worries are worn smooth. Our worries are no longer sharp or dangerous. They are polished to a gentle luster by our dad’s loving concern.

Happy Father’s Day. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

SILL: Tough guys FROM PAGE 4

talks about his dogs like they’re his kids, so I apologize if that sounded too paternal).

I’ve done my best to train them myself, which works better some days than others.

I spend a lot of time with both of them, and I admire their toughness every day. We fish together a lot in the winter. It never ceases to amaze me when they pile into the river when it’s 15 above zero, swim to the other side, shake off and look at me like ‘now what.’ Bruly will sit on a dog stand in the marsh with sleet hitting her in the face for four hours and then leap into ice cold water to retrieve a duck with the same intensity as if it

were 65 and sunny. It’s got nothing to do with me or the way I trained them, it’s just in them.

It’s hundreds of years of selective breeding mixed with thousands of years of evolutionary grit — and it’s beautiful.

The next time your dog launches into the lake to fetch a tennis ball and brings it back to you, take the time to bend down, stick your nose in the fur of their neck and take a big whiff. What hits your nostrils will be the smell of a timeless gift, and an age-old promise to be as tough as they possibly can, no matter what you ask them to do.

I wish they made candles that smelled like wet lab.

PRINCIPAL: Spiegal becomes clown for a day to celebrate grad FROM PAGE 3

communication skills,” Hecht said. “He’s always had 24-hour supervision either at home or at school.”

Everyone at the high school has been supporting Carufel and watching out for him. It seems like every staff member, teacher, and student knows who he is. Carufel and his mother adore the bus drivers, janitors, cooks, librarians, teachers, and everyone at the school.

They are both incredibly grateful for their family-like community.

After Carufel walked across the stage for his high school diploma, his mother and Spiegel tried to come up with a creative way for John to enjoy continuing school.

“We talked about this being his ‘clown college,’” Spiegel said, “and from that, he was really adamant that I dress up as a clown, and he would ask me on a daily basis – sometimes multiple times a day about it.”

Carufel continued for three more years at the high school, affectionately calling it his ‘clown college.’ In the same spirit, he gave Spiegel a clown name.

“He named me Luna the Clown,” Spiegel said.

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Principal Adam Spiegel, John Carufel and John’s mother, Connie Hecht.

“He always would say, ‘Mr. Spiegel: Luna the Clown!’”

The ‘clown college’ idea seemed to come true when Spiegel promised that on Carufel’s last day at the school, he would fulfill his nickname and dress up as Luna the Clown. Spiegel planned to spend the day with him and join his classes, but he had no idea the school building would be closed this semester.

Even though Coronavirus hit Wisconsin, he wasn’t ready to give up on his promise quite yet.

With the help of Holly Stewart, one of Carufel’s teachers, Hecht and Spiegel planned to surprise Carufel with a special visit. Hecht crafted a

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source of pure joy for the human heart. If your dog loves to play with others, a trip to the dog park is his dream come true.

It can be a challenge to know if the off leash Dog Park experience is right for your dog. Not all dogs enjoy the Chase, Sniff and Play that comes with the territory. Some dogs downright detest the unwelcomed interaction and respond inappropriately with aggression.

How can you tell if he is having fun or not? How do you know if your dog will be safe at the Dog Park?There is a class for that.

Dog trainer, Casey McGee of Upward Hound Dog Training is offering a Dog Park Prep class in June and July. The three

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certificate and gave him a big hug.

Even though Carufel’s time is up at the high school, neither he nor his mom has any intention of leaving the school community. They’ll always be around to visit and learn.

With school finished, and Hecht retiring soon, the two would like to work together to serve their community. When the dust settles on the pandemic, they are itching to get out and help others in any way they can.

“We can use our talents and our time to help others,” Connie said.

“And just give back to the community, because the community has given so much to John.”

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clown costume for Spiegel, and Stewart made a big encouraging sign saying “You Rock!”

Hecht told her son that a special guest was coming, and had him wear his graduation cap and gown (with a few articles of clown attire), and he waited outside. Spiegel and Stewart came up the driveway, Spiegel wearing his n95 mask painted with a big red nose and a goofy smile.

“Right away, ‘Luna!

Luna! Luna!’” Spiegel said. “He was pretty excited to see me dress up as a clown. And of course, it was an extremely hot day.”

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The first class is an introductory webinar using the videoconference platform Zoom. The following classes will be held at the Amery or New Richmond Dog Park.

Humans will practice social distancing for everyone’s safety. There will be a maximum of six dogs per class for lots of individualized attention.

All breed and sizes are welcome but they must be six months or older on the first day of class.

No dog park experience or off-leash play history necessary.

The June session begins June 21 at 6 p.m.; second session, July 12 at 6 p.m. There is a class fee. Check out the class description and register online at: UPWARDHOUND.COM. Dog Parks aren’t for every dog, but if you’ve been wondering whether or not it’s right for your dog, this class is a great place to start. If you have questions about participating, contact Casey through the Contact Form on her website.

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BENNETT: Old river men and walleyes FROM PAGE 6

net. After letting go of the fish and then smashing it a second time they got the musky almost in close enough to land after about a 45 minute fight. But when the musky saw the boat it was gone. Then Gregg realized the net from the elderly lady was rotten and falling apart in the boat. After a quick swim back and apologies they continued their adventure.”

Although our excursion didn’t have that kind of excitement it was fun and successful despite whitecaps from winds of 17 mph with gusts up to 25. I was amazed watching Gregg run the trolling motor, kicker motor and the big outboard simultaneously to keep us on fish while keeping four lines, two with planer boards, untangled, as well as keeping two old men from falling over board. We all caught fish and laughter filled the air. It was a

good day on the river.

“My fondest fishing memories were when Dad got me up 5 a.m. to catch sunnies and crappies. Now he’s almost 80 years old and I get to drive him.”

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

HOROSCOPES

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may feel like giving a romantic partner an ultimatum of some sort this week.

Things have been on your mind, but you are better off taking a gentle approach.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take practical steps toward your goals so you don’t get overwhelmed by all the things on your plate. Later in the week you may get a reprieve from all the work.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Various distractions may pop up in the days to come, Gemini. Figure out a way to filter through all of the outside noise so you can quiet your mind for important tasks.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, shared commitments could weigh on you this week.

Domestic matters need to be CLUES ACROSS 1. American composer 6. Very fast aircraft 9. Workplaces 13. A mount on a surface 14. Small freshwater fish 15. Double-reed instrument 16. Canadian flyers 17. Famed astronomer 18. Smooth, shiny fabric 19. Profited 21. Conspiracy 22. Infections 23. Chum 24. Secondary school (abbr.)

25. Resistance unit 28. Sound unit 29. Ancient city of Egypt 31. Crease 33. Polished 36. For goodness __!

38. College basketball tournament 39. Scorches 41. Describe precisely 44. Thick piece of something 45. Frocks 46. Indicates near 48. Senior enlisted US Army member 49. A note added to a letter 51. A nose or snout 52. Clumsy 54. Satisfied to the fullest 56. Display of strong feeling 60. Popular awards show 61. Cuisine style 62. Expresses pleasure 63. Monetary unit of the Maldives 64. Utah city 65. Fight 66. Messenger ribonucleic acid 67. Body part 68. Suspiciously reluctant CLUES DOWN 1. Fruit of the service tree 2. At some prior time

prioritized. Tasks shared at work need to have firm deadlines so goals can be met.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A to-do list at home could be hovering over you, Leo. Don’t feel pressured to tackle everything at once. Prioritize the most needy projects, and then cross off jobs as they’re done.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, try to propel yourself toward fulfillment this week.

This means whatever task you can complete — however small — will create some positive vibes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if it feels like you’re lacking inspiration lately, you just may need to broaden your horizons a bit. Travel to a new city or town, or listen to new music for a change.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

This week you may get a welcome reprieve from situations that have been especially draining, Scorpio. This frees you up for some socialization and fun.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A lucky break may be heading your way that can help you realize your financial goals, Sagittarius. All you may need is a push to get started.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Stress or concerns about professional issues may be compromising your ability to concentrate this week, Capricorn. Make sure you address all of your obligations.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Vision and drive have you going in a direction you never imagined, Aquarius. It may be a bumpy start, but expect some smooth sailing soon as you eke

out new goals.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, doubts may be plaguing you this week and you’re really not sure why. A confidence boost may be all you need to set you straight.

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Addicted to beer-battered cheese curds

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he first time I had deep-fried cheese curds was in 8th grade. A friend was obsessed with them and it was all she talked about. We went to the Minnesota State Fair together. I remember it well because it was the first time my mother let me go by myself. The first thing we did when we arrived on that hot August day, was run, dodging people and animals, across the vast fairgrounds to the food building.

We waited in line for what seemed like forever, watching people at the front of the line get their curds and scurry to the nearest Wild Chow available table. When it was finally our turn, we giggled and didn’t Lisa Erickson care that there weren’t any tables left. We ate more than half of our h d mountain standing three feet from the cheese curd Mouse Trap counter despite dirty looks from other customers waiting in line. I was in heaven.

Cheese curds do crazy things to people. It’s one of the reasons I became a cheesemaker!

My husband recently asked me if I put some addictive substance in the curds when I make them.

No, they’re just that good. I love battered cheese curds as much as the first day I tried them. I don’t eat them as much as I used to because most fried food does not agree with me. Air fryers work well.

They great because you get the same flavors and textures, but with much less fat!

This recipe can be made deep-fried or air fried.

Beer Battered Cheese Curds 1-2 pounds fresh cheese curds 1/3 cup Sturdiwheat or any other pancake mix that calls for only water 1/3 cup Sturdiwheat cheese curd mix or ¼ cup cornmeal ½ tsp seasoned salt ½ cup light beer 2 cup oil or use an air fryer In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the beer; mix just until the batter holds together.

Add the curds. Stir to coat.

Heat the air fryer or cooking oil to 380º. With a spoon, drop battered curds on to the hot air fryer pan or into the oil. Cook until golden brown turning once with a slotted spoon. Remove and serve with homemade ranch dipping sauce. See the recipe below.

Ranch Dipping Sauce: ½ cup half & half ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. buttermilk powder ¼ tsp. seasoned salt ¼ tsp. dill 1 tsp. parsley ¼ tsp. celery salt ½ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. garlic powder In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and half and half until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth again. Serve with cheese curds.

3. Mongolian city __ Bator 4. Strongboxes 5. Russian river 6. Gurus 7. Horse mackerel 8. Pearl Jam’s debut album 9. Confines 10. First month of Jewish ecclesiastical year 11. Famed Idaho politician 12. Prevents from seeing 14. Indicate time

17. Male parents 20. Tab on a key ring 21. The Great Dog constellation: __ Major 23. Frying necessity 25. Former CIA 26. The leader 27. Produces 29. London soccer club 30. Closes 32. Region in the western Pacific Ocean 34. Not present 35. Small drink of whiskey 37. Begat

40. Helps little firms 42. Pointed end of a pen 43. Fencing swords 47. Inches per minute (abbr.)

49. Hymn 50. Philippine island 52. Flemish names of Ypres 53. A way to inform 55. Small lake 56. Linear unit 57. Central Japanese city 58. Partially burn 59. Sports award 61. Part of your foot 65. Atomic #21

Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www.wildchow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail. com.

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Co-op lobbies are closed to keep employees and the community safe, but our drive-thru, phone lines and website are open.

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Cleaning All Types of Chimneys, Fireplaces & Stoves

Osceola, WI • 715-294-2422

Heating & Air Conditioning

MIGHTY CLEAN AIR DUCTS

Saving Your Indoor Air!

No Per-Vent Fees • No Up-Sells No Hidden Costs *Price based on Sq. Ft. Keep in touch with us on Facebook for Updates & Special Offers

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CHIMNEY SERVICE • Chimney Repair & Complete Rebuild • Video Inspections • Professional, Prompt Service

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Jon Germain

Construction

JGermain@midwestone.com

715.294.5958

304 Cascade Street s Osceola, WI Subject to credit approval.

CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

715-294-2165 South of Osceola on Hwy. 35 www.osceolaautobody.com

Auto Repair

715-755-3377

www.garybrunclikconstruction.com

We feature high-quality Andersen products

Certified Public Accountants Accounting • Taxes • Payroll • Business Consulting

ST. CROIX TIRE & AUTO SERVICES: TIRES, BRAKES ALIGNMENTS, STEERING & SUSPENSION, ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS Jim Campeau, Owner ASE CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN 2145 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

PH. 715.483.3257 FAX 715.483.3270

Insurance Osceola leaners

Professional Dry Cleaning & Laundry. Full Service Cleaner!

ONE HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE ALTERATIONS OF ALL KINDS • ZIPPER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT Drycleaning • Shirt Laundry • Leather Cleaned • Wedding Dresses Drop locations at Family Fresh in New Richmond, Balsam Lake Hardware in Balsam Lake, St. Croix Laundry in St. Croix Falls and Horse Creek Store.

715-294-3634 M-F 7:30-5:30 • Sat. 8:30-Noon

Justin Taylor • ASE Certified Brakes • Tires • Batteries • Wheel Alignments • Shocks & Struts Engines • Transmissions • Diesel Repair

Bob Neuman

433 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI • (715) 263-4111 338 S Washington St, St. Croix Falls, WI • (715) 483-3782 OverbyFinancial.com

Dry Cleaning

USE OUR DROP BOX 24 HOURS A DAY!

715-294-3323 • 345 220th St. • Star Prairie, WI

Financial Services

Osceola, Wisconsin

From plan to completion Building sites available Osceola area

Equal Housing Lender

HOME • AUTO • BUSINESS • LIFE • FARM • AND MORE

Phone: 715-256-8286 • Text Line: 715-202-2873 Email: service@crexinsurance.com www.crexinsurance.com

Eye Care OSCEOLA FAMILY EYECARE, LLC

Investing

Roofing

Stocks.

Bonds. CDs. IRAs. Mutual funds.

Shingling Houses & Barns

Thomas J Klugow, AAMS® Financial Advisor .

522 Northeast Avenue Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-2511

206North Cascade 307 Cascade St, STE 200 Osceola,WIWI54020 54020 Osceola, 715-294-1614 715-294-1614 www.edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

304 3RD AVENUE OSCEOLA, WI

715-294-2500 715-755-2500

Emergency Roof Repairs Free Estimates

Clayton, WI Stuivenga Roofing

www.stcroixeye.com Member SIPC

715-641-2347

PHONE: 715-294-2314 | FAX: 715-755-3314

JUNE 17, 2020

THE SUN

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Free Items

Services

Storage Rent

For Sale

For Sale

FREE KITTENS: Adorable, indoor or outdoor. Marine area.

651-353-6712.

Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584

Farmington Mini Storage: For all your storage needs. Now offering climate controlled units. 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25. Now accommodating 5th wheelers, boats and campers.

715-2943078 or 1-800-2828103.

FOR SALE: 1993 Corvette Conv., 40th Anniv, Green/Tan, Exc Cond, Auto, 68M Miles, $11K – 612590-7590.

NEW BUILDING SITE For Sale - 1 and 105 acres. Country lots – Osceola Dresser area.

715-755-3377

FREE: Eight sections of scallop-curved edging stones. 715-7552805.

FREE: Stairway for small dog. 715-7552805.

HAVE SOMETHING TO give away? Run three weeks, nonbusiness related for FREE. Must be from the area. To place an ad call 715-294-2314.

Problems with your car insurance? Tickets? Accidents? Been canceled? Call Noah Insurance for help at 715-294-2017.

RESUMES copied for free if you have been laid off and looking for work. Stop in at The Sun, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

102 Services Custom Furniture refinishing, stripping and repair. Do it right, reasonably. The Cellar Door, Taylors Falls, 651-465-5551.

352 Home/Office THE SUN HAS YOUR office supplies – File folders, labels, register and other tapes, envelopes of many sizes, copy paper by ream or sheet and much more. Let us help you today, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

715-294-2314.

Garage & Craft Sale June 25 - 27

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

110 Nelson Avenue, Dresser Lots of miscellaneous items

To place an ad call: 715-294-2314

GROUP GARAGE SALE June 18 & 19, 8 am - 5 pm June 20, 8 am - noon

GOT LAND IN WISCONSIN? Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land.

Call for a FREE info packet & Quote 1-8663 0 9 - 1 5 0 7 w w w. b a secampleasing.com SELLERS AUCTION ESTATE AUCTION Saturday June 20th, 10AM at 141 Nynas Rd. Esko, MN. Check sellersauction.com for details. Snowcat, F150 and Ford Focus Focus.

GENERAC Standby Generators. The weather is increasing-

355 East Ave S. Dresser

ly unpredictable. Be prepared for power outages. FREE 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!) Schedule your FREE in-home a s s e s s m e n t t o d a y.

Call 1-888-355-6955 Special financing for qualified customers.

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Premium movie channels, FREE for 3 mos!

Call 1-866-252-8805 Wesley Financial Group, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts.

Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over

450 positive reviews.

Call 833-833-4160 Wanted to Buy or Tr a d e : H a r l e y - D a vidson, 2005, Road King, 18,600 mi., very good shape, asking $6,500; Harley Davidson Rocker C, 2009, 870 mi., very good shape, $10,000, really sharp, 269-838-6472.

Garden items, kayak, paddles, household items, utility trailer, linens, Wii Fit.

Garage Sale and Estate Sale under big tent

RB CONCRETE

June 17, 12-6 • June 18, 9-6 • June 19, 9-6

Standard & Decorative

Vintage designer fur coats, unique antique metal toys, copper boilers,vintage Pelouze, brass scale, vintage kitchen ware, lot of craft supplies many unusual, handmade crafts and clothes.

Many items will be free will donations.

Specializing in • Sidewalks • Patios • Driveways • Basements • Garages

1773 43rd Ave • Osceola (just south of WEST Immanuel church)

715-417-2018

Free Estimates

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Roofing

Landscaping

Deadline: Fridays at noon

Tax Services OPEN YEAR ROUND TO MEET YOUR TAX NEEDS

STUMP GRINDING & REMOVING

• Reliable Professionals • Insured • Free Estimates

NEUMANN ROOFING We clean gutters.

800-282-8103 715-417-0303

715-220-0053 • 715-294-1662

Real Estate

THE LUNDGRENS Cell: 651-308-2221 Office: 715-294-4373 jeanlundgren@gmail.com www.jeanlundgren.com

Sewer Service 715-755-4888

Licensed in Wisconsin WOWRA CERTIFIED POWTS EVALUATOR

Septic Pumping Roto Rooting Toilet Rental

Septic Tank Risers & Covers Pipe Camera Viewing, Locating, Jetting Luxury Restroom Trailer Rentals

GILLE SEPTIC PUMPING, LLC www.gilleexcavating.com

SAINT CROIX FALLS OR 715-483-9711

GRANTSBURG 715-463-2066

Trailers/Repair Bill Schifsky

Septic Home Sales Septic Inspections

Unlocking Doors to Your Future!

BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL, SELF-EMPLOYMENT, RENTAL, BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT & PERSONAL TAX RETURNS

Septic Services RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Sewer Systems Installed Septic Inspections Excavating & Demolition We Don’t Drive on Lawns Over 200’ of Hose

Amery, WI • 715-268-6637 License #2433 • gille@amerytel.net

Custom Trailer Manufacturing Designing and Manufacturing Specialty Trailers Since 1972 • Aluminum Utility Trailers • Mobile Displays

• We build Tiny House Trailers TRAILER REPAIR Axles • Couplers • Wiring • Brakes • Aluminum & Steel Welding

651-257-5340 www.customtrailers.biz

Water Trust the Water

Experts®

2200 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54858 715-234-8819 or Box 3, Milltown, WI 54858 715-825-3550 or Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-2019

1-800-657-4754 Just say “Hey Culligan Man”

Call 1-800-Culligan or visit culligan.com

Scandia, MN

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THE SUN

JUNE 10, 2020 www.osceolasun.com

POLK COUNTY ARRESTS Steven Franci Sturm, 26, Luck, was arrested May 30 for OWI (4th).

Joseph Richard Andrews, 41, Eagan, MN, was arrested May 29 for a Polk County warrant (x2).

Adam Ray Gibson, 31, homeless, was arrested May 29 for a probation warrant.

Terrance Matthew Scholes, 37, Amery, was

arrested May 30 for failure to appear and operating after revocation (2nd).

Michael John Trumble, 26, Amery, was arrested June 7 for a probation hold.

Dustin Cruz White, 22, Luck, was arrested June 5 for a warrant.

Isabelle Nicole Conley, 22, Balsam Lake, was arrested June 7 for

OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content.

Dennis William Clark, 72, Osceola, was arrested June 7 for OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content.

James Mark Williams, 20, Deer Park, was arrested June 7 for fleeing, OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content.

Brenden Robert Sawall, 33, Frederic, was arrested June 6 for OWI (1st), operating with prohibited alcohol content and speeding (1-10 mph).

Joan Ellen Pratt, 37, Sauk Rapids, MN, was arrested June 5 for OWI with passenger under 16 (1st).

Dakota Clinton Wayne Burgstaler, 38, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June

2 for OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content.

Jeffery Patrick Laqua, 47, Dresser, was arrested June 7 for a Washburn County warrant, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping.

Eddy Michael Bliss, 39, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June 5 for domestic disorderly conduct and possession of methamphetamine.

Eric W. Larson, 30, Milltown, was arrested June 5 for possession

of methamphetamine (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia (party to a crime).

James Lee Anderson, 44, Clear Lake, was arrested June 4 for possession of methamphetamine with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold.

Keith Dawson, 34, St. Paul, MN, was arrested June 3 for felony theft (>$2500).

NOW NOWHIRING HIRING

Amery & St. Croix Falls locations

Employment Specialist Sentinel Publications, publishers of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun, is looking for an outgoing, detail orientated person to help businesses find employees.

Our five newspapers, websites and dedicated jobs board, applylocal.jobs, reach over 60,000 each week.

Our employment specialist deals with businesses and organizations in Burnett, Polk and St. Croix Counties.

Hourly wage and commission; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; 401k available.

Sales and customer service preferred, but will train the right person.

Lampert Lumber has been in business since 1887.

DRIVER/LUMBERYARD REP DRIVER/LUMB We provide comprehensive training. Great opportunities for advancement. Come grow your career with us!

Sales Manager Sentinel Publications, publishers of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun, is looking for an outgoing, detail orientated person to help our sales team succeed.

Our five newspapers, websites and dedicated jobs board, applylocal.jobs, reach over 60,000 each week.

In addition to advising and guiding our sales team, the sales manager will have accounts and help with regional buys.

Salary and commission; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; 401k available.

SEND RESUME TO: Tom Stangl, Group Publisher Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 • Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

SEND RESUME TO: Tom Stangl, Group Publisher Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 • Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

LUMBERYARD REP/DRIVER – Full Time & BeneÀts

Responsibilities include building delivery loads, operating forklift, unloading trucks, delivering materials COUNTER SALESPERSON COUNTER SAL to job sites, assisting customers in yard, maintaining yard in a clean and organized fashion, inventory counts, and other duties assigned while observing all safety rules and regulations. A successful candidate will have a clean driving record, capable of lifting 80 pounds, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational and communication skills, problem solver with an eagerness to learn, and a good team player with an excellent customer service attitude.

Submit your resume in person or online to: Lampert Lumber, Attn: Richard Smith 201 Keller Ave S., Amery, WI 54001 rsmith@LampertLumber.com or Lampert Lumber, Attn: Brad Hutt 2213 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 bhult@lampertlumber.com Application deadline is June 30, 2020.

All positions will require a background check and drug screening.

These local businesses would like to recognize our area’s devoted dairy producers for playing an important role in keeping our economy and our bodies healthy and strong. Thanks, dairy farmers!

Osceola Airport • Osceola, WI 715-294-4500 www.OsceolaAero.com • Complete Flight & Ground School Sport, Private, Commercial, Instrument • Pilot Supplies • Introductory/Photo Flights

2014 Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 • Construction Equipment • Construction Services

Brian D. Smith, O.D. April D. Svoboda Smith, O.D.

As we celebrate Dairy Month this June, we celebrate our nation’s dedicated dairy farm families and the delicious, nutritious products they bring to the table. Thanks to their hard work and innovation, we are able to enjoy an abundance of affordable, wholesome nutrition from great-tasting milk, yogurt, cheese and other delicious dairy foods rich in minerals like bone-building calcium and potassium and vitamins like A, D and B-12. The USDA recommends enjoying two to three one-cup servings of dairy each day, so take a tip from the experts and indulge in the guilt-free pleasure of protein-rich dairy goodness during Dairy Month and all year round!

715-648-5215 Cushing, Wisconsin www.cushingcoop.com

Beauty since 1928

1257 State Rd. 35 St. Croix Falls, WI 715-483-3040 www.abrahamsonnurseries.com

304 3rd Avenue • Osceola, WI

715-294-2500

A LEMO Group Company

Technical Cables and Assemblies www.northwire.com 715.294.2121