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Osceola High School graduation plans finalized BY C.L. SILL EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Osceola High School has finalized their plans for the 2020 graduation ceremony. The COVID-19 pandemic postponed the regularly scheduled ceremony that would have taken place in mid May, but instead of opting for a virtual graduation that has become so popular around the country

this spring, Osceola decided to wait and see if an in-person gathering might be possible later in the summer. Plans were tentative for some time as the Osceola School Board waited to see if stay at home orders and quarantine regulations were lifted, and as they started to ease in early June, the board decided to go forward with an in-person gathering.

County continues to handle COVID-19 BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Polk County Administrator Vince Netherland gave the board a brief update pertaining to COVID-19 numbers in Polk County at their June meeting. He said as of June 16, there had been 2780 negative tests. “The number of tests are going up in the county and 34 have been confirmed.” He reiterated that one Polk County resident has died and one patient is hospitalized. Netherland said, “Nationally the positive testing rate has been as high as 13 percent and currently it is between 5 and 8 percent of anybody tested. In Polk County, the average is between 1.8 and 3.2 percent. So, because we were limited on tests you had to have significant symptoms in most cases to be tested. Of those the rate was between 1.8-3.2 positive.” That is a relatively low rate and said a “hats off” should be given to people for maintaining social distancing and practicing good habits. He said the previous day the County had started a re-entry plan for normal activities in Polk County government buildings. “We had many people who were working remotely as we had shut down some offices. Now all offices are open with at least one or two staff in each. We are still doing some things to make sure our employees and visitors are safe,” said Netherland. The staff request residents make all appointments in advance. He said the front desk in the lobby remains. “We are still restricting the building to outside meetings and groups, simply because our janitorial staff is really working hard and we need to SEE VIRUS, PAGE 2

The class of 2020 will graduate on July 16, in a socially distanced ceremony to take place on Vesperman field at the school’s outdoor athletic complex. “A lot of schools are just sticking with the virtual graduation,” said Osceola High School principal Adam Spiegel. “But we wanted to honor the students any way we could to the best of our ability.”

The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. and will only be open to graduates and immediate family members. “We limited it to four tickets per family total,” Spiegel said. “So we’re not having general admission.” Students and staff will be spaced apart on the field and will also be required to wear masks. The ceremony itself will also be different than in a

normal year. “It’s going to be a little bit of a modified ceremony. Students have already received all their accolades and diplomas because a lot of them have had graduation get togethers or wanted pictures, and we didn’t want to hold that up,” Spiegel said. “So there won’t be any hand offs as far as diplomas go.” SEE GRADUATION, PAGE 2

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Debates between opposing sides of county trail issues have been taking place in Balsam Lake for quite some time. Recently, the Polk County board has opted to try something new by forming a group specifically for trail management, the Polk County Parks and Trail Advisory Group (TAG). The approach sprung from Ben Elfelt, Polk County Parks and Trails coordinator in hopes of developing a long-term comprehensive plan for the county’s trails and parks. Environmental services director Bob Kazmierski said TAG would ideally be made up of representatives from several stakeholder groups who will have to apply and then be chosen. Two county board supervisors will also be part of the

group, but TAG members would assist with decisions on funding and usage. Kazmierski said the group is meant to assist all user groups. “I think there is a space for all of them. Every user group has an opportunity to recreate,” said Kazmierski. He also hopes this will also provide opportunities to work with municipalities. Startup of TAG will take $50,000 from an amended 2020 budget. “Hopefully, it can be a little more civil than it’s been in the past,” Supervisor Jay Luke said, regarding the discussions between different stakeholders who will play a part in TAG. He also hopes having the group will mean the county can apply for even more grants. The full board was supportive of the decision and it passed unanimously.

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Sheriff Brent Waak came before the Polk County Board during the regular June meeting to share news about three recent donations to his department. “We have graciously been given several donations over the past couple of months at the Sheriff’s Office. The Robert Brown family donated $7,700 to be put towards our drone program. At the committee meeting chairman Luke explained his family has traditionally been supportive of our county and he recognized that back in his time as sheriff they were actively donating to us,” Waak said. He

called the donation a real lifesaver as newer technology assists many department projects including quickly and effectively finding lost residents. The next announcement was about a donation of $3,300 from the Criminal Justice Collaboration Counsel (CCJC) to apply toward a technology cart, which includes a large screen television, computer and camera on a cart at the jail to be used for a variety of programs. “This is the second generous donation the CCJC has given us,” he said. The third donation was $1,000 from the Northern Pines Mounted Search and Rescue, to be utilized

in a search and rescue capacity, which they will apply to the drone program. “I had the pleasure of working with the Northern Pines Mounted Search and Rescue group several times when I worked as a deputy and as a sergeant. They were always a fantastic group to work with,” he said. Waak said, “It has been wonderful to have our community step up offer us these donations.” The board shared his sentiments, thanking donors and approving the donations unanimously.

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Students will still be able to walk across the stage with their diplomas in hand and have their photos taken, as they normally would. The ceremony will also be streamed online for those that cannot be in attendance, although the specifics of that plan are still being hashed out. “We’re not a hundred percent certain, depending on the wi-fi, if it will be second for second live,

or if it will be recorded and posted directly afterward,” Spiegel said. Should weather not cooperate on July 16, the fallback date for the in-person ceremony will be the following day, July 17. If both days end up being a wash, school will move to a virtual graduation ceremony on July 24. Spiegel said delaying graduation wasn’t ideal, but was worth it to provide the senior class with some kind of closure for their final year of high

school. “We wanted to be cognizant of people who had to leave for the military, but with the guidelines and recommendations from the state not being necessarily a solid document, we really had to wait till July to figure out what this was going to look like,” he said. “I truly think if we had been stuck with a May or June graduation date it would have just been virtual.” Providing the class of 2020 with more than just

a virtual ceremony helps restore a bit of normalcy to seniors whose final year of school came without many of the rights of passage students look forward to from the time they set foot in school. “We felt it was really important to acknowledge that they’ve earned this,” Spiegel said. “A lot of things have been taken away from this spring. So we really tried to do our best to give them an opportunity to be here and walk across that stage.”

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to 24 weeks,” he said. He credited Chad Roberts, the Division Director for General Government, and Dana Reese and Janet Mabry of Amery’s Golden Age Manor, for applying for it quickly. Netherland said the county has spent in the $90,000-$100,000 on COVID related expenses. He expects they will be completely reimbursed. He said, “FEMA has just announced that we can now submit expenses to them and we expect we will be reimbursed before the end of the year.”

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Shooter is a one year old Red Heeler-Shepherd mix. He is a tall boy with a Red Liver and speckled coat with brilliant blue eyes. Shooter is a young pup in a big body. He is affectionate, independent and silly. He enjoys playing fetch and sometimes, Keep Away. He can chill in his kennel and turn it on when it’s time for fun. He sits on command and takes treats with a gentle mouth; he is sweet and friendly. Shooter loves to hunt. It doesn’t matter if it is a fly or a squirrel. He has a strong prey drive and will do best in a home without cats or chickens. He is under-socialized with other dogs and will need to learn proper manners towards them. He is just a little too anxious to make their acquaintance. Shooter is beautiful pup. Luckily he learns quickly and is anxious

to please. He will become a fantastic companion for anyone willing to take the time to teach this big pup the ropes. Adoptions are happening one appointment at a time. Last week, two senior dogs found loving homes when they needed them the most. Seven year old Boxer Mia found a loving mom and daughter in need of a dog in the house. It had been a year since their last Boxer had passed away and it was time to add another. Mia was the perfect size at 45 pounds. Her advanced age, for a Boxer, didn’t keep her from bouncing, boxing and playing tag. Kisses were exchanged with the one year old daughter and through giggles, she told Mom that Mia should come home with them. Twelve year old Toy Poodle Pierre stole the heart of a volunteer dog walker. She couldn’t get him off her mind after meeting him. In the end, she decided that she needed him as much as

he needed her. Now he enjoys a comfy pillow bed and the loving attention a nearly blind, nearly toothless senior deserves. Operations are anything but normal in this Covid time. Arnell Humane Society continues to help animals in need as we can. Limited

hours, limited staff and limited dollars with an uncertain outcome all play into the equation. We thank everyone for continued support in adoption, donation and promotion of the shelter. There is no doubt we will get through this with your help.

Attempted break-in after bar close leads to numerous charges BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Attempting to gain entry into a closed bar and repeatedly resisting officers led to charges of D Disorderly C Conduct, R Resisting O cer and Offi C Criminal D Damage to P Property for D Dominique Amos Ronald Amos, 25, of Barron. According to Probable Cause, June 9, law enforcement was dispatched to Tippy Canoes in Osceola for a report of a male who was trying to break into the bar after closing. An officer arrived on scene and noticed a male in a gray shirt and a blue cap that dispatch described. The male was later identified as Amos. Allegedly, as the officer approached Amos, they noticed he was intoxicated and swaying on his feet. The officer asked Amos where he was staying and he would not reply. The officer informed Amos the bar was closed and he needed to go home. Amos allegedly said, “No I need to get back in and get a smoke.� Amos was informed again the bar was closed. Amos turned around and pulled aggressively on the locked door causing the bartender to run back into the building. The officer again told Amos it was time to go and Amos became angry and said “I am not leaving. What are you going to do?�

Allegedly Amos attempted to go back to the door and law enforcement told him that he needed to leave. The officer got a hold of his left arm and Ames ripped his hand away, clenched his fists and told the officer he was not leaving. Amos was told he needed to leave again and he refused. Law enforcement placed Amos into an escort hold. Amos attempted to pull away and allegedly said, “You’re about to die. I am going to shoot you.� Amos reached back behind himself and the officer performed a rear leg sweep and escorted Amos to the ground. Amos was told to stop resisting and he tucked his arms under his body and then rolled to his back. Dispatch was informed that someone was resisting and asked for another car to respond to the

location. Amos lifted his leg and attempted to kick the officer after which law enforcement deployed pepper spray and told Amos to stop resisting or he will get sprayed. Amos said “Go expletive yourself.� When the officer attempted to roll Amos over, he resisted. Amos was sprayed in the face with the pepper spray the officer held his arm while the spray took effect. Law enforcement drew their electronic control device (TASE) but reholstered it as they were able to get his left hand into a handcuff and secured behind his back as he resisted. Eventually the officer was able to secure his right hand behind his back and secure it into a handcuff. Amos was told to stand to his feet and he refused. The officer lifted Amos

to his feet. Amos resisted walking to the squad and when told to get into the car, Amos allegedly said, “Expletive you.� When Amos was sat on the seat, he attempted to head butt law enforcement. During an interview with the bartender, the officer was told Amos was informed the bar was closing and he went behind the bar. Amos was told he could not be behind the bar and he became very angry. The bartender said Amos threatened her by telling her that his girlfriend is in the Marines. Amos

allegedly said, “She is going to expletive up you face.� He also called her other expletives. She said she was able to trick Amos to go outside and locked the door behind him. Allegedly Amos became very angry and ripped off the screen of the bar. Allegedly Amos went all around the bar attempting to find a way in. The bartender said she looked outside and thought Amos grabbed a large while rock and was going to break a window with the rock. Then she feared for her safety and called the police.

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When she finished filling out her statement, the officer transported Amos to the Polk County Jail. While en-route to the jail, expletives continued and allegedly Amos kept hacking up flem and spitting it in the squad. At the jail, Amos was asked if he wanted to be treated for the pepper spray at the eye wash station. Amos cussed and continued to be verbally and physically combative with jail staff. He was secured into a cell.

Present: Jeromy Buberl, Bob Schmidt, Deb Rose, Bruce Gilliland, Joel West, and Van Burch. Staff present: Benjamin Krumenauer, Frances Duncanson, Public present: North40 Mine representatives and public At 4:00 pm Village President Jeromy Buberl welcomed the mine tour participants. He reminded all present that this tour is for the Village Board to better learn about the mining operation and is meant to be informative. As stated in the agenda, no action will be entertained or taken today. President Buberl and other Board members were interrupted by the public numerous times during the tour. A detailed mine tour was given of the facility including location of materials, uses, operations to produce the materials and locations. The mine operators also described the process to mine and what is next for the current operation. The mine tour officially ended at 5:40pm WNAXLP

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ull disclosure: I’ll admit I’m an older white guy and because of my life experiences have precious little to offer in the discourse underway about racial equality. Like many of you, I am trying to make sense of the changing times and adapt while remaining true to who I am. That’s a tall order, but I think we are all capable of understanding a lot if we can keep an open mind and listen to others. Last week I read and listened to news coverage about steps being taken by businesses and the enterworld to be more racially Publisher tainment inclusive. I have also been following the news about the Civil War Tom Stangl and I have a few thoughts. Our society tends to swing back and forth like the pendulum of a cuckoo clock, going from one extreme to another as one philosophy gains traction. Technology has accelerated the speed of the pendulum, in my opinion. The printing press was seen as a subversive tool by those in power, newspapers have been a force for change for centuries and now the internet spreads multiple viewpoints in the blink of an eye. Keeping on top of it all can seem like a full time job. Can we overcome centuries of subjugation by getting rid of movies made nearly a century ago and changing brand names of some packaged foods? I don’t think so, but it is something that can be achieved with a tweet. And, as we all know, that’s enough to fix anything. Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben should have been retired long ago. They are old stereotypes from a time that has passed. Their rapid terminations last week made me wonder about other advertising icons. Mia, the native maiden from Land O’Lakes packaging, disappeared earlier this year. Robert DesJarlait, son of Patrick DesJarlait, the artist who designed Mia in 1954, wrote an interesting op-ed in the Washington Post about the Ojibwe origins of the design. DesJarlait never believed Mia was a stereotype and understands why she was removed. When these types of things get going, like the pendulum swing, they gain momentum. I can’t help but wonder if Betty Crocker, Mr. Clean, Chef Boyardee, Mario and Luigi, Little Debbie and Col. Sanders are on borrowed time. The fuss about “Gone With the Wind” is a bit more nuanced, in my opinion. Yes, the novel and movie romanticize the Antebellum South. Did southerners paint the past in rosier hues to deal with the loss of slavery and superiority? Certainly. Is the movie a documentary? Nope. Is it entertaining? Yes. Have an introduction about history when it runs. Novels, movies, fashions and even food brands are products of their times to be understood in context. Should we rename the 10 military bases named after Confederate soldiers? If the bases indoctrinated soldiers into racism or remained segregated, sure. Otherwise, leave it alone. The history made by the brave men and women who trained there is more important than the forgotten person the base is named after. Let’s leave Washington on the dollar bill and not tear down the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial because they owned slaves. We are going to grapple with racism for many, many years. We need to learn from the past, not rewrite it. 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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ene Hill has a story in his ‘Hunter’s Fireside Book’ about rain. It’s always been one of my favorite stories. I like to brag that I have a signed copy of the book and will sometimes tote it out in front of my outdoor loving friends to show them Hill’s name inscribed on the inside cover in immaculate brown ink. What I generally fail to mention is on the next page it says “To Larry, Love Barbara.” I bought the book on Amazon and it just happened to be signed. And although I was not the intended recipEditor ient of Barbara’s affection, I relish the C.L. Sill stories all the same. Especially his piece about rain. I love rain. And snow. And all manor of ill-tempered weather. Being out in a storm always gives me a healthy dose of uninterrupted happiness, and the wetter and more uncomfortable I am, the happier I get. It’s what some military buddies of mine might refer to as ‘embracing the suck.’ I’m not sure why anyone else enjoys getting dirty, wet, cold and uncomfortable — but I think I do it mostly just so I can get warm again. In his story, Hill says “Once you’re soaked and get warm again you can understand where they got the phrase happy as a clam.” I think I sometimes go outside just to get freezing cold and half submerged in muck, then come back home, dry off and curl up on the couch with the dog for an afternoon nap. It makes me feel like I’ve ac-

complished something, even if I haven’t. It’s the most deserving sleep I get. The first clap of thunder hit at around 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. I was on the couch, procrastinating as usual, and the noise woke me from a semi-comatose state. I suddenly had the urge to go fishing. I hurriedly threw my stuff in the truck and sped off, racing the weather to my favorite spot on the Rush River. As I turned south I could see the clouds encroaching from the west, spreading the electric, looming uncertainty of a classic June thunderstorm. I prayed to the rain gods that it wouldn’t start until I got there — I didn’t want to miss a drop. I had just rounded the bend on a trail that opens up into a wide meadow flanked by the river on the east and a steep hillside on the west when the rain began to fall. This spot always makes me feel particularly alone, in a good way. I secretly consider it ‘my spot,’ and on the rare occasion I meet another fisherman on this stretch of the trail I always feel a little like they’re trespassing. I fished my way downstream as the storm intensified. My raincoat almost immediately threw in the towel and I was quickly soaked to the bone (In my experience, ‘waterproof’ is almost always more of a theory than a law, even with modern fabrics). As I crossed the river heading south and came to a hole I’m particularly fond of, the storm hit its high notes. The kind of slow, rolling thunder that reminded Bob Seager of a song from 1962 was replaced with quick, straight-to-the-point, lighting strikes. SEE SILL, PAGE 6

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TO THE EDITOR Patriotic concert On Sunday, June 28, members of the St Croix Valley Christian Community Choir are going to be gathering at Millpond Park in Osceola at 6:30 p.m. to sing. We want to honor our military by singing the songs of each branch of the service, to recognize the people who serve our community (medical, law enforcement, firefighters, volunteers) with a rendition of Lean On Me, to celebrate the birthday of our country, and to praise God for being here with us always. There will be songs of hope, peace, and perseverance. It’s going to be a lovely concert! We hope to see you at the park, both to applaud our military and friends who serve us, and to enjoy the music. Linda Iwaszko director St Croix Valley Christian Community Choir

Disgrace revisited My heart goes out to African-Americans across this country. It is not for the reasons Alana Cuellar expressed in her recent letter to The Sun. Yes, historically there had been a horrible ‘systemic inequity.’ Ms. Cuellar’s parents would not have moved here from Venezuela if that were still the case. That letter was titled, ‘Rage is a rational response to oppression.’ How can rage ever be rational? Somehow, we must give injustices our heartfelt concern, not excuses for destruction. Peter Drucker said, ‘the real

problems of social responsibility are not irresponsibility, greed and incompetence‌. they are problems of good intentions, honorable conduct and high responsibility -- gone wrong.’ The U.S. has spent over $24 billion since the start of the War on Poverty. So then, why should we still feel badly for these fellow Americans? Ironically, it is because we have squandered that money. Before it started, for example, one-fourth of all blacks were born out of wedlock. Now it is 70%. Most families without fatherly examples are doomed to “systemic inequity.’ Welfare systems oftentimes create drawbacks to healthy family structures. A study of Wisconsin school districts with heavy black enrollments shows general expenditures higher than the Wisconsin district average – with poor academic results. Ms. Cuellar shows police killings of blacks as the sixth leading cause of death among young blacks. Yet the first leading cause is blacks’ murdering other blacks. Yes, we threw money and big government at inequity, thereby displacing God’s plan, the nuclear family, and things got worse. U.S. local police have proven high levels of integrity, self-sacrifice and dedication. A recent study by the Washington Post shows that police are 42 percent less likely to use lethal force when apprehending blacks than when apprehending whites. Even though blacks are 14% of the population, they commit 53% of the murders. Never forget that the wealthy elite promote Identity Politics.

These Silicon Valley executives, performers, Wall Street financiers, and the like then live in guarded, gated communities shielded from fulminating perils. The Tytler Historical Cycle postulated that all societies sequence through times ofBondage, Spiritual Faith, Courage, Liberty, Abundance, Selfishness, Complacency, Apathy, Dependence, and then starting over with Bondage. We can beat it if we wake up to our current dependencies.

(who is probably also a superhero) left the house and ran 70 miles— for fun. “He’s crazy,� Jason’s wife, Allison, says. I’m not sure Allison is in any position to judge. Allison is tiny and she trains in their climbing shed. (Before I met these folks, I’d never heard of a climbing shed.) There is a window in the shed so I am not technically spying on her when I see Allison climbing up the wall. The wall starts out vertical and then it gets steeper until Allison is hanging upside down from her fingers like a spider. I don’t think this is something ordinary human beings are supposed to be able to do. Our superhero neighbors never seem to get grouchy or tired. They are always cheerful and helpful. I sometimes bring them desserts because I figure superheroes are too busy saving the world to have time for baking. Unlike normal people,

they never seem to worry about calories—hanging upside down by your fingers burns up quite a few, I imagine. Sometimes, I think it would be fun to be a superhero. I’m a writer and I started writing late in life so I figure I need to keep busy if I’m ever going to be any good. But the truth is, writing is easy—not because I am super disciplined or have any super talent. It’s easy because I enjoy it. Some days I do stare at the proverbial blank sheet of paper for a few minutes but that’s okay. I look at the pine trees outside my window. I drink a little coffee. I remember how lucky I am to be able to spend time doing something that makes me happy. I think I’m probably as happy as Allison when she’s hanging upside down or Jason when he’s running up a mountain in the middle of the night.

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Letters ďŹ lled with misinformation I am responding to articles published in The Sun during the past few weeks, which I believe is filled with misinformation. The individual from Osceola who pines about the lack of benefits black GI’s were denied after World War II. I agree this is injustice, but this happened 75 years ago. The nation has made immense progress since then. Just look at the involvement of black individuals in sports, entertainment, politics and business. We had Supreme Court decisions to reverse discrimination, as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1965. We just elected a black President to two terms. I have personally worked with black individuals and lived in a neighborhood with SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6

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black individuals and they have no fear of not coming out of a traffic citation alive. As a matter of fact, this nation is not perfect, just as all individuals are not perfect, but this nation has done better and that is what the national symbol, The Flag, demonstrates. With regards to the letter on June 3, this individual states various inaccuracies throughout that article. She states that black people represent 14% of the people, but 37% of the prison population. However, she does not state that 6% of this population committed 44% of all murders in 2018. In 2018, 2,364 black people were murdered by

other black people. This individual also doesn’t differentiate between the same types of crime, or the number of offenses. In 2018, 19 unarmed white men were killed by police and 9 unarmed black men were killed by police. This individual does not understand the protest movement. There are three components to a protest movement. The first component is the legitimate protestors concerned about the “cause at hand.” The second group are agitators and the third element is the criminal element. The last two elements have no part with the first element and are not part of any rational response. This individual also

has forgotten Martin Luther King, who ushered in change on a peaceful protest basis. For example, the protestors at the Michigan State Capital. The failure by this individual is to note that no violence occurred, even though they had firearms. This is a legitimate protest, which included black minorities in this protest, not just white protestors. I am simply writing this letter to partially explain other points of view which are not motivated by any white privilege, discrimination, or minority bias. Dale Randelin Osceola, Wisconsin

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of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The First Amendment protects the rights of citizens to protest the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd. But looting, burning of stores and destruction of businesses is an unacceptable way to protest the murder of George Floyd. Protests and demonstrations are not new in this 200 year old democracy. The protests of the 60s

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POSTSCRIPT: My neighbors the superheroes FROM PAGE 5

The word “should” kills a lot of joy. I know a lot of writers who found out they could write and so they decided they “should”—and that was the end of the writing. At that moment, writing became a chore. I know even more people who say they “should” exercise (or save the world) and they never get a moment of the joy Jason and Allison experience every day. I admire what Jason and Allison can do but, more than that, I respect how much they enjoy it. When they said they were going to build a climbing shed I admit I thought, “How often will you use that?” Every day is the answer.

Allison climbs in that shed every single day. Jason doesn’t go running to win any prizes—although I’m sure he’s happy when he does. He spends his free time running for superhuman distances because he loves it. I’m sure, like me, they sometimes hesitate before they start. Maybe they even get discouraged. But then they do their superhero things—not because they should, but because being a superhero makes them really happy. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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I sat under a tree by the bank to wait it out, munching on soggy beef jerky and relishing in how wonderfully miserable I was. As the storm started to ease, trout began hitting the top of the water in pretty regular intervals. As they continued to feed, one swirl in particular stood out among the rest as belonging to a fairly large fish. Guessing the size of a rising trout is an optimist’s game, but even Debbie Downer would have put this fish in the 14-15” range. That’s

nothing to write home about in the grand scheme of things, but I’d never caught a fish that went 15” on this stretch of river, so he had my attention. I worked him for an half an hour, changed flies three times, lengthened my tippet and still couldn’t get him to take. He just kept mocking me, continuing to feed on anything and everything that wasn’t my fly — Finally he started to piss me off a little. I thought about throwing a big rock in the water where he was and then storming off like an 8 year old who doesn’t get what he

wants. “I’m all for embracing the suck but for the love of God throw me a bone here.” Eventually I calmed down, resigned myself to failure and decided I was sufficiently wet and cold. I backtracked my way upstream, heading to the truck. The rain had eased some but was still steady as I walked back through my meadow with pruny fingers brushing the tops of wet grass. I thought about my couch and the nap to come — and I felt like I’d accomplished something.

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Diana Lindahl Diana Lindahl (Oldenburg) went to be with our Lord Jan. 10, 2020, after having a long and blessed life. She was 79. “Dian” was born April 3, 1940, to Karl and Odanah Oldenburg. She grew up in Sheboygan, Wis., and was proud of her German heritage. She met the love of her life, Donald Lindahl, in her late teens and was married June 21, 1958, and moved to Ubet. She was a great cook, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dian worked in the public health department as a visiting home health aide for many years. She enjoyed her last years between Dresser and Ajo, Ariz. She had a strong faith, enjoyed going to church, travelling, crafts, writing poetry, and spending time with all of her close friends in the Dresser, Osceola and Ajo communities.

Dian never turned down an opportunity to socialize, enjoy a good laugh and bring her little dog whose companionship meant a lot to her in her later years. Dian was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald; both of her parents, and son, Steven. Dian is survived by her son, Scott (Germaine) and daughter, Sheila (Allen); grandchildren Andrew (Amber), Brandon Spreiter (Lynley), Jacob and her six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., June 28, at Osceola Community Church in Osceola, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. After the memorial service please join us at the church for something to eat, sharing memories and celebrating Dian’s life. There will be an informal burial service at a later date for immediate family members. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home. www. grandstrandfh.com.

WEEKLY MEDITATION What is truth? BY LARRY MEDERICH OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pontius Pilate, the man who condemned Jesus Christ to death, is famous for three words, “What is truth?” Interestingly, he had the very source of truth standing in front of him and couldn’t see it. So, what is truth? Is truth what I want it to be or is there a standard I need to discover? If you are the source of your own truth, then your truth changes as you change. You may think telling a lie is fine (as long as it is a little

white lie!) until someone lies to you. Suddenly a lie becomes a horrible thing! So, is a lie right or wrong? Sounds like a standard would be helpful. The Bible offers a standard that covers every culture and every age. It removes the need for you or I to make up a system of truth. We can look to the Scriptures and discover what God has revealed to humanity through godly people long ago. It has stood the test of time. If you follow the words of the Bible you will be a more loving, compassionate, generous person. You will have a backbone to help

you stand against the evil that is rising up in our culture. Your ability to be a great husband or wife will increase ten-fold. Most importantly, you will know that you have eternal life as a gift from your Heavenly Father because of what Jesus did for you on the cross. So, can you see the truth? Can you grasp that you are not your own but have been bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ? If you have accepted God’s answer to sin and shame, then you don’t need to invent your own right or wrong. You just need to discover it- in the Bible.

Rachel Nelson, Aaron Neperud, Sara Ollig, Kelly Ortega, Isabella Osterbauer, Lindsey Pennel, Thomas Schell, Devon Sundt, Josiah Vitalis. St. Croix Falls: Reagan Hoverman, Daavid tompsett, Joseph Ward. Star Prairie: Kayla Hoff, Hallie Kaczmarski, Braeden Lange-Green, Benjamin Mortensen, Erin Peterson, Caleb Riemenschneider.

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Osceola: Jameson Kahl. St. Croix Falls: Abigayle Paulson.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – RIVER FALLS The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Dresser: Shiloh Sather, Angelique Tretsven. Osceola: Ashton Anderson, Isaiah Bryn, Eirinn Collins, Donya Fehlen, Connor Grant, Jack Ince, Mikayla Johnson, Malysha MacFarland, Rebecca Morrison,

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Anja Erickson of Dresser has been named to the winter semester Dean’s List.

OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin June 16, 2020: A girl, Brynnlee Marie Bethke,

weighing 7 pounds 3.9 ounces, to Katelyn and Matthew Bethke, Osceola.

POLK COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS Garden remedies

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his is the time of year when a lot of things are happening in the garden. We’ve planned and planted. Unfortunately along with the veggies and flowers we will also get bugs (both good and bad), weeds and garden pests. This week I want to give you some ideas of things to help with those pesky issues. Weeds are part of having gardens. None of us like them. It is very difficult to have a pristine garden (veggies or flowers) without putting some time and effort into it. Before you pull out the sprayer of Roundup or WeedBe-Gone you might want to try these Columnist less invasive forms of weed control. If you have used landscape fabric and Julie Kuehl mulch in your garden you will drastically cut down on your weeds. This will not completely eliminate weeds, but it will make weeding much easier. The next best solution is to use good old hand weeding. You should have a sharp hand held digging tool and try to get the roots as much as possible to keep the weeds from coming back. If your garden is larger or you have more weeds, you may want to try a solution of vinegar and a little dish soap to kill off the weeds (some people say to add salt). Here are some warnings. This solution will kill whatever it touches (similar to Roundup). If you add salt, it can act similar to Kills All and will sterilize soil indefinitely. As with commercial products you should use caution if using this method. I know that insects can become troublesome in our gardens. I don’t like to use commercial insecticides for personal reasons. I have used various organic insecticides but do so sparingly. Several non-toxic methods to deal with insects would be to simply pick off the insects you see and hose the plants off or spray with a combination of water and soap. A solution of garlic and water will repel insects but not kill them. If your Hosta leaves are being eaten by slugs bury a pie tin level with the soil by the plants and fill with cheap beer about an inch below the trim and it is said they will crawl in and drown. Another slug remedy is a solution of 20% chewing tobacco and 80% used coffee SEE KUEHL, PAGE 10

CHURCH LISTINGS Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, all gatherings of 10 or more are being curtailed. Please call to see if church services are being held in some capacity. ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1100 www.stcroixalliance.com Lead Pastor Jeff Naegelen Co-Lead Pastor Chris Folkestad ———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Joseph Madanu ———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net ———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid Associate Pastor Scott Adkins ———————— CEDARBEND CHURCH P.O. BOX 414, Osceola Matt Hayton connect@cedarbendchurch.com SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m. at Osceola High School Auditorium.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn. Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222 ———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson 715-755-3113 ———————— EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn. ———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 ———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523

FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth ———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn. 651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org ———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 ———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 ———————— NEW WINE COMMUNITY CHURCH

309 5th Street, Centuria Pastor Scott Petznick (715) 338-8912 ———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.osceolacommunitychurch.org ———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation. ———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net ———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 ———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana

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

———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees ———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 ———————— TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com Pastor David Rosenow (920-645-7526) ———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 ———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org Interim Pastor Matt Saarem SUNDAY: ———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn. ———————— ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) East Farmington Pastor William Brassow (715) 294-3489

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Northern Zone Smallmouth Bass season open in Wisconsin With waters warming up, smallmouth bass season opened June 20 for the northern management zone. While smallmouth bass season is currently open in southern Wisconsin, anglers will now have the opportunity to harvest them from these additional waters: Wisconsin-Michigan Boundary Waters; Northern management zone; Tributaries to Lake Michigan - north of Hwy 29 in Door and Kewaunee counties; and Lake Superior - including Kakagon River and Slough. Smallmouth bass harvest season varies by location. Anglers should consult the 2020-2021 Hook and Line Fishing Regulations for daily bag and size limits and season durations. All regulations and license

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both lakes and rivers and offer great fishing for the whole family.� Anglers may purchase a license online through the GoWild system or at certain essential businesses. Please visit the fishing license webpage for more information. Insight into local smallmouth bass fishing locations can be found in the 2020-2021 Wisconsin Fishing Report.

A list of quality bass waters is available on the DNR’s fisheries webpage. The DNR encourages anglers to continue to fish close to home, practice safe social distancing and adhere to Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounce Back Plan. For more information go to the Wisconsin DNR website at dnr. wi.gov.

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e have officially moved into summer fishing. The spawn is mostly over around here. We did manage to take a bunch of beautiful bull bluegills the other day and we released some big females with a few eggs in their swollen bellies. There are other indicators it’s summer. Fireflies are lighting up the evening. Mosquitoes think you’re their lunch. People are at the cabin or camping and boat launches are full on weekends. Kayaks are stacked high on trailers or piled in trucks. My old buddy Jon, The Fish Whisperer, holds many keys that open fish-catching doors. Jon McCorkle, now dealing with Parkinson’s in his early 70s, was planning on going after trout a day after a big rain Wild River storm. “I like to fish for trout right after Trails a good rain. The rain runoff stirs Jim Bennett things up by washing in worms and all kinds of bugs. Trout go on a feeding frenzy after a good rain! My favorite bait is a beaded hare’s ear nymph on a fly rod. It looks like all bugs in one. If I want to eat fish I’ll use worms. Trout can’t resist a worm after a rain,� added McCorckle. If McCorkle wants to have fun this time of year he heads out in a boat and works the tops of the weeds. “There is nothing more fun than working buzz baits over weeds for pike and bass. A pike will violently attack buzz bait. Small pike or large, they want to just rip them up. Bass explode out of the water and do most of their fighting on the surface.� But what if you want to catch walleye? To get those answers I talked to Ben Elfelt of Prime Time Guide Service who just placed well in the recent AIM Pro Weekend Walleye Series on Mille Lacs last weekend.

Ben’s quote of the week, “Fish eat fish!� “That is why you’ll always find minnows in my boat when I fish for walleye. When everyone else was out on Mille Lacs trolling lead core and other rigs I was in the weeds with a sucker minnow and a jig. Presentations may change a bit depending on the lakes but this time of year walleyes are in the weeds.� I asked Elfelt how to fish weeds and not get all snagged up. “I look for weeds that aren’t thick. You can’t fish weeds that are all matted up but you can fish patches of weeds. I like cabbage. They have open pockets to cast in. You need to use the lightest jig possible and I use fatheads. You have to realize that it’s OK to end up with a few weeds on your lure; on many casts you won’t have any weeds on your hook. You have to realize that’s where all the baitfish are and that’s where the game fish are going to be too.� Elfelt digs a secret weapon out of ice fish tackle this time of year too. “Jig-n-Raps are great this time of year. I’ll find a weed edge and work the bottom. I don’t tip them with anything. It’s a reaction bite.� I’ve fished with Ben using this method. Have a good grip on your rod! If you’re after crappies and sunfish it’s no different. We were working weed edges with leeches finding some great sunfish action. All you have to do is look for spawn beds but don’t fish those. Instead move back out of that shallow area because spawning is finished, so get out to the weed edge at around 8 to 12 feet. We were working that depth midmorning to midday and doing very well using slip bobbers fished about half way down to bottom. While we were out I noticed a couple trolling nearby while we anchored out from the weeds casting SEE BENNETT, PAGE 11

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its policies and legislation. The recent protests are an excellent example that there is a need for change of police culture and how we provide safety and protection of citizens. It’s becoming clear that we may have expected police to perform too many roles. It’s also clear the training of officers is not adequate and/or disciplines and accountability are not adequate in some departments. The protests/protestors are rightfully calling attention to this. But action by others who damage property, injure people and place economic burdens on neighborhoods should never be acceptable and distract from the goal of the protest. Racism is so deep-seated we haven’t been able to overcome it. In the George Floyd case, people around the world were witnesses to a crime and saw no

one take an immediate action when the officer was taking Floyd’s last breath away. Are we going to continue to be witnesses to injustice? Protests will continue to be in order, but if you are protesting the State government, go to the steps of the State Capitol. If you are protesting County government, go to the County Courthouse. If you are protesting issues in your own city, go to the City Hall and clearly state your issue. America has changed, but tough questions have been ignored. We have made some progress with equal opportunity and equal rights and I do not think there is justice for all. Hopefully, now is the time we no longer ignore the tough questions on racial inequality and the current protests will result in a major shift in America so there is more equal opportunity, equal rights and justice for all.

Minutes of Osceola

Village Board Proceedings The Village of Osceola met remotely for a Regular Meeting on May 13, 2020. Village President Jeromy Buberl called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Present: Buberl, Bob Schmidt, Deb Rose, Bruce Gilliland, Tim Anderson, Joel West, and Van Burch. Staff present: Benjamin Krumenauer, Frances Duncanson. Public present: Holly Walsh, Lia Falls, Germaine Ross, Lisa Curry, Trudy Lorenz, Suzanne Lindren, Kyle Weaver, Sarah Korte, Mike Forecki, and Eric Utne. Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson to approval the agenda. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Anderson and seconded by Schmidt to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2020 Regular Board Meeting. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Public input and ideas (Limit 5 minutes per speaker) 1 Reports a) Staff Reports i. Fire & Police-Schmidt: The ladder truck purchase is complete and there may be an open house held in the future. ii. Administration-Krumenauer: Updated on the proposed Resolution by Polk County that would modify tax payment and settlement dates and the WI Supreme Court striking down the Stay at Home order. The building permit, public works, and library department reports were in the packet and were not verbally presented. a) Chamber of Commerce/Mainstreet-Germaine Ross reported on local business reopening. The Chamber is working with businesses and on signage. They are developing a virtual education program for businesses. People were generous with donations and the flower program will move forward and they are working with the streetscape committee. Buberl asks about how businesses were doing. Ross responded it varies from place to place and the chamber is trying to educate them so they can reopen with confidence when the time comes. 1. Other business – discussion and possible action re: a) Potential Rybak Mine expansion update 20-minute limit (resident request for discussion) Mike Forecki stated a lot has happened since the last Board and gave a history of the mine. Forecki focused on two points: the risk to groundwater and the risk if the mine is not reclaimed. The site is 80 acres behind the hospital in the Town of Farmington. There is aggregate, limestone, and some sand mined there with a wash pond on the site. The Town enacted a moratorium to permit time to enact an ordinance. This moratorium will expire at the end of June. The mining company has applied for a permit for an additional 200 acres. The size of this expansion will change the nature of Village growth and impact Village services. The Village has the option of exercising the right to extraterritorial zoning control within one and one-half (1 ½) miles from the Village limits. Paul Wotzka of Land & Water Consulting out of Altura, MN addressed the water quantity and quality concerns. Rybak mines both industrial sand and limestone and is mining within the water table, 855’ feet deep, 50-55’within the ground water table. The DNR has reasonable concerns. Rybak must develop plans, procedures, and water sampling with the most recent water quality sample in September of 2019 not showing any groundwater pollution although there were some metal concentrations elevated. Rybak has not completed all the DNR requirements yet including the water discharge report. There is the potential of groundwater pollution to the Town of Farmington and Village of Osceola. Attorney Sarah Korte of Moen, Sheehan, and Meyer

Mark E. Larson, 36, Milltown, was arrested June 3 for a probation hold, possession of methamphetamine (party to a crime), possession of drug paraphernalia (party to a crime) and felony bail jumping. James Howard Barnes-Morris, 20, Grantsburg, was arrested June 3 for a probation hold, possession of methamphetamine (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia (party to a crime). Krystal A. Meier, 35, St. Paul, MN, was arrested June 3 for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon.

Law Firm of LaCrosse spoke about extra territorial zoning. Korte encouraged the Village to enact extra-territorial zoning by resolution. There would be an interim zoning ordinance adopted and published, transferring zoning authority to the Village. There would be a direct Planning Commission to develop an ordinance and form a joint Committee. The Village Board could then adopt the ordinance or send it back to the Committee. This would enable the Village to extend the moratorium on mining permits. Wotzka stated Rybak may want to mine in the groundwater for industrial sand risking heavy metal contamination. Buberl had questions about the maps and where they came from. Geologist Jeff Broberg reviewed projects he has worked on for counties pertaining to mining and groundwater and has reviewed well logs in the area. The local Osceola terrace water table is close to the surface. West asked if well monitoring is required by the DNR and/or Town? The response was the DNR has not recognized that it is two separate aquifers. Gilliland why expand if the market is poor? Broberg stated markets may change as mines in Texas and elsewhere are mined out. Anderson asked what is the outcome they are looking for? The response was to go back to sand and gravel operations and prevent expansion. Burch stated he was for making a resolution to adopt the extra territorial zoning because we can have some say of what is happening. Village residents on Ridge Road are affected and need representation. Buberl stated we cannot do tonight, as it needs legal and informational analysis. Rose state we are not able to do it right now, and all aside we need to pay attention to growth potential, be good neighbors, and investigate options. The St. Croix Communities Against Frac Sand Mining is name of group is who is presenting the information. Forecki stated once the expansion application is approved, the door is closed. Schmidt stated we have heard one side and would like to sit down with Farmington and see what they have done and gather more information. Buberl thanked the group. Motion by West and seconded by Burch to approve 2014 & 2015 Airport Entitlement Transfer of $292,359.51. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Rose and seconded by West to approve the Special Agency Agreement between Bureau of Aeronautics and Village of Osceola (OEO) Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Krumenauer stated this relates to the CARES Act assistance for COVID-19. The Airport may be eligible for up to $30,000 in funding to offset airport expenses. The Bureau of Aeronautics would need to approve the agreement to obtain grant funding. There is no airport commission approval needed. Motion by Anderson and seconded by Gilliland to approve the Administration & Finance Committee recommendation “Revision to Direct Deposit for Employee Payroll” (Section XXIX Pay Periods) and change the pay date from Monday to Wednesday. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Burch and seconded by Schmidt to approval of 2020 Park Mowing Contract with Jagusch Lawn Care for $11,847.50. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Gilliland and seconded by Anderson to approved “Resolution #20-10 Resolution Amending Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,400,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $2,400,000 Note Anticipation Notes in Anticipation Thereof” Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. The Resolution corrects and clarifies language of the refinance resolution previously approved by the Board. Motion by Burch and seconded by West to approve Ordinance #20-02 Chapter 161 – Fireworks with 161-3 the revision to Village President rather than Administrator as stated. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Burch to approve Ordinance #20-03 Update to Chapter A222 – Fees and Salaries Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. This pertains to fees for fireworks permits and cleans up

Steven William Bruns Jr., 55, St. Croix Fall, was arrested June 2 for felony bail jumping, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor bail jumping. John Henry Morgenstern, 53, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June 2 for felony bail jumping. Joseph V. Laval, 38, Centuria, was arrested June 9 for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dominique R. Amos, 25, Barron, was arrested June 9 for disorderly conduct, resisting an office and criminal damage to property. Joseph L. Voigt, 50,

Star Prairie, was arrested June 9 for going armed while intoxicated. Brandon Joseph Collins, 24, Luck, was arrested June 10 for possession of child pornography. Jason Wayne Neely, 45, Luck, was arrested June 10 for possession of child pornography. Larry Leroy Allen, 52, Deer Park, was arrested June 11 for a probation hold, simple domestic battery and possession of THC. Jeffrey Alan Hacken, 22, Osceola, was arrested June 13 for strangulation, domestic disorderSEE ARRESTS, PAGE 10

language for open records fees, parking tickets and was recommended by the Police and Fire Committee. Update on billing disagreement with Mill Pond Learning Foundation Buberl stated Krumenauer has been working with Bob Wolf but has not heard back from Mill Pond representatives since February. The Village Attorney reached out and we did get a response that they have been busy, and it was put on back burner. The construction company did not agree with the cost of the garage projected by the Mill Pond Foundation. They estimated about $300,000 less to the Village’s favor. Schmidt stated his frustration and we need to send them a final bill and move on. West agreed we should send them a final bill as they committed to a certain amount, the Village relied on it, and send the bill as need to be to qualify as continuing legal debt. Burch stated we have questions from constituents and to send them a certified letter and we need we need accountability. Gilliland stated to figure out a final number and bill it once a month. Buberl stated it does not feel like it has been a partnership as intended. Rose wants us to continue to partner with people who made specific contributions like RCU and thinks we need to honor naming plates and not punish people whole donated for a specific item. Buberl stated a lot of people donated a lot of money for the building to be used, and the group did raise money. Schmidt felt we need to be involved in any signage. Anderson wants us to be proud of building and the groups who use it. Buberl will call a special meeting to review the final billing to the Mill Pond group. Sale of Public Property to Federated Cooperative ($70,000) This item was on a previous agenda and there has been negotiation since then. Federated CoOp is a good quality neighbor and the sale was reviewed by both the Public Works and Police & Fire Committees and they approve. The land use was reviewed and deemed consistent with shared ditches and easements protected. Both parties will contribute to future costs of the shared driveway and share closing costs. Motion by Rose and seconded by Gilliland to approve the sale of public property to Federated Cooperative for $70,000. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Burch and seconded by Gilliland to approve Resolution #20-11 Extending Term of General Obligation Promissory Note of $950,000 for two months. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Permits and Licenses a) Licenses Motion by Rose and seconded by Anderson approve Operator License for Tiberg and Murphy Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Board, Committee, Commission and Agency Reports: a. January 29, 2020 Police & Fire Committee b. March 3, 2020 Planning Commission c. March 12, 2020 Osceola Library Board d. March 17, 2020 Osceola Library Board (Special Meeting) e. April 1, 2020 Admin & Finance Committee Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Gilliland to approve reports. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by West and seconded by Gilliland to approve vouchers payable. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Board appointments Motion by Gilliland and seconded by Burch to approve Board appointments as listed with Board member West on Airport and Industrial Development. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by West and seconded by Anderson to appoint of Joe Greene to the Airport Commission for a one-year term to expire 04, 2021 Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion carried. Discussion of and action on any other appropriate items Rose commented on how well the remote meetings have went. Burch reported the on fill was dumped at the Veterans Memorial site. President Buberl adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. WNAXLP

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ly conduct and domestic battery. Leigha M. Vansickle, 34, Frederic, was arrested June 14 for possession of methamphetamine and felony bail jumping. Terri Lynn Mester, 49, Clear Lake, was arrested June 11 for OWI (1st). Jacob Michael Prokosch, 25, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June 11 for OWI (1st) and disorderly conduct.

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coffee grounds. (WARNING: tobacco can be harmful to cats and dogs). Controlling garden pests is always a battle. You’ve just planted some lovely annuals and the next day that cute little rabbit has devoured them. I have used several methods. I have live trapped with relocation in some cases. I have tried hot cayenne pepper sprinkled around plants (with some

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trawberries are in season and adults and kids alike love them. Picking your own is fun and nothing tastes better than local fresh picked. Bring the whole family for a fun activity. I wanted my kids to participate in cooking or the food preparation process when they were young. As a parent, helping them understand where their food comes from was just as important as teaching them life skills. I involved them in both the harvest and cooking process. It seemed they gravitated towards cooking over the hot stove or wanting to cut things with sharp knives—which always scared me! recipes that were safe Wild Chow toFinding cook or bake with my kids was a challenge. This recipe does have Lisa Erickson boiling water, but not over a stove. The kids chopped the strawberries with a pastry blender or a hard-boiled egg slicer— each easy for little hands to manipulate. A favorite memory was taking them to the strawberry patch. They loved picking berries. If they were worn out, they were happy to play with a toy alongside me. It was a win-win. They got to see and understand all the work and time that went into growing foods they loved. When we got home, I prepped the strawberries and they would pick a recipe to make. This recipe contains three things kids love: Jell-O, strawberries, and ice cream. They can come up with their own flavor combinations. You’ll want to help them with the boiling water, but they can do most of the rest. Magic Ice Cream Summer Treat Adapted from Barb DeRosier Serves 9 1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs (16-18 crackers crushed) Âź cup sugar Âź cup butter softened 3 oz. Jell-O any flavor or sugar-free 1 Âź cup boiling water 2 cups ice cream, any flavor 1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped In a large bowl, combine crushed crackers, sugar, and butter. With a hand mixer or by hand, mix until combined. Press into 8 x 8 square pan. Refrigerate until ready to use. Dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water. Add ice cream and stir until melted. Stir in fruit and slowly pour into the prepared crust. Refrigerate until firm. Top with more berries and serve.

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cheesemakers.” Indeed, Wisconsin’s cheesemaking efforts are globally recognized. A Wisconsin cheese won best in show at the World Champion Cheese Contest in 2016. But arguably more important is the impact Wisconsin’s dairy services have on the state’s economy and food industry. In 2019, 23 percent of US dairy farms were in Wisconsin, according to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Wisconsin dairy farms also produced about 14 percent of US milk in 2018, and annually generate around 43.4 billion dollars for the state’s economy. But to the people like Erickson and the rest of the Crystal Ball Farm staff who spend day after day crafting Wisconsin’s prized food group, dairy is much more personal. With all the training, certificates, and day-to-day labor, dairy production

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days and support their fellow farmers. “One of the reasons why I fell in love with the dairy industry,” Erickson said, “is that dairy farmers – or cheesemakers, or creameries – help each other. And we sell each other’s products.” Despite the Coronavirus’ dismal effect on the dairy industry, Erickson believes that some good will come of it. Currently, consumers are realizing the importance of shopping locally and supporting community farmers. With intentionality to educate local residents, farmers might be able to gain lasting support beyond the end of the pandemic. Now is the time for people to realize how beneficial it is to buy local, for their health and for their community.

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milk going to go now?” Students are still drinking milk, but now they’re getting it from the grocery store. For milk producers who cater to schools, transitioning to selling to grocery stores is challenging, and it needs to happen quickly. For the farmers who have no means to accomplish this, the loss is significant. Other businesses that local dairy farmers frequently rely on are coffee shops and restaurants. Even with take-out and drive-in options, sales at cafes have been drastically cut. Therefore, the cheese, coffee creamer, and milk have all been cut too. “You can’t shift and change distribution,” Erickson said. “We’ve heard a lot of stories about people dumping milk – we never dumped any milk here. But they dumped it because they had no distribution channels.” Tragically, thousands

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Patten celebrates 102 Members of the River City Cloggers, including Sally Bjorklund, Sheryl Baker, Keri Schwartz, Ramie Keller, Melissa Rosen and Alyssa Keller, came to wish Bill Patten a happy 102nd birthday on June 14.

No human virus is going to keep the fish from biting or summer from coming our way. However, due to Covid-19 Wisconsin’s annual summer campaign that reminds anglers and boaters to drain all lake and river water from their catches and equipment is undergoing a slight change in 2020. The annual Drain Campaign, normally held in early June, is being merged with the 4th of July week Landing Blitz. Better yet, the combined campaigns run from June 28 to July 5, the same week as the Great Lakes Regional Landing Blitz that includes launches in every state and Canadian province in the Great Lakes Basin. During the week, the Clean Boats, Clean Waters staff and volunteers will be giving away hard-sided ice packs to anglers. Each ice pack is stamped with the reminder to Drain Your Catch. Draining includes the water in fishing buckets and live wells. Any lake water added to your catch or water that comes in contact with the fish potentially carries disease or microscopic invasive animals, such as the larvae of zebra mussels. Draining your catch as well as your boat and any other gear that takes on water is important for keeping our waters healthy. The Clean Boats, Clean Waters staff and volunteers will also be giving away the very popular boat towels carrying the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! message. The towels are used to help clean the boat and remove any easily seen plants from it and the trailer before leaving a launch. One ice pack or towel is given to each boat owner while supplies last. Wis-

consin has approximately 300 launches participating. Lakes and rivers participating in Polk County’s Drain Campaign and/or Landing Blitz are Lake Wapogasset, Big Round Lake, Balsam Lake, Bone Lake, Amery Lakes, Magnor Lake, Ward Lake, Deer Lake, Big Blake Lake, Long Lake, Pipe Lakes, Half Moon Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Big, Round, and Church Pine Lakes, the Apple River Flowage, Cedar Lake, Long Trade Lake and the St. Croix River. No matter where you launch, always remember before you leave the launch to: • Inspect boats, trailers and equipment for attached aquatic plants or animals. • Remove all attached plants or animals • Drain all water from boats, motors, live wells and other equipment • Never move live fish away from a water body • Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash • Buy minnows from a Wisconsin bait dealer • Only use leftover minnows when either 1) fishing with them on the same body of water or 2) on other waters if no lake/river water or other fish have been added to the container. Following these steps also helps boaters comply with Wisconsin state law, which prohibits the transport of aquatic invasive species. To learn more about invasive species and their impacts to Wisconsin’s waters and economy, visit DNR.wi.gov and search “Invasive Species.”

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