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Principals extol students, staff on ﬁrst days of school BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

All four Osceola school principals gave updates to the School Board on how life has been like inside their buildings since the first day during the board meeting Sept. 2. “We had a great first day back,” said High School Principal Adam Spiegel. He went on to further state feedback from parents has been positive and all staff are pitching in whenever possible. “The kids are quieter with masks,” he continued, which drew laughs from those in attendance. He also stated, he believes they are happy to be back in school. Middle School Principal Amanda Meyer opined seeing kids in the hallway and talking has been good for everyone. She further stated, if possible, many classes are being held outside. Intermediate Principal Julie Bender explained once they took care of the traffic concerns on the first day, it’s been smooth sailing. “We can laugh at it now,” she said. She also commented on the students and staff supporting each other the first week. Elementary Principal Lindsay Thomas said the first six days were “great”. “Kids are doing phenomenal,” she continued. “They are doing

their best to maintain social distancing. The staff has been incredible.” Attendance for sporting events Activities Director Scott Newton gave the latest news on attendance for sporting events. For outdoor events, athletes have been given four tickets, while indoor events, athletes are getting two tickets. “We will not be taking admissions or concessions,” he continued. He did alert those in attendance due to Pierce County Health Regulations, Prescott and Ellsworth are not allowing any fans in attendance. Superintendent Mark Luebker added it’s unknown at this point if fellow high school students will attend athletic events. Other action The Board accepted Rebecca Larson’s retirement as Kids Klub Supervisor after 21 years and thanked her for her years of service. Zachary Lauridsen and Kaitlyn Burr were approved as assistant football and volleyball coaches respectively. Heard from Polk County board member John Bonneprise who addressed the ongoing drug situation in the county and the rising arrests, which have resulted. Announced the SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 3

A reunion years in the making BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Saturday, Sept. 12 will be a cause for celebration in Farmington. For the first time since 1993, a reunion is scheduled for all those who played on the town of Farmington softball team from 1953-1993. That first year marked two church teams from Zion Lutheran and Assumption Catholic that played. The following year, Farmington then joined an eight-team league made up of Osceola Air Base, Osceola, Somerset, Dresser, Wanderoos, Star Prairie and Roberts. Over the years, the league grew from 16 teams up to 36 and included cities such as Scandia, Taylors Falls, Houlton, Stillwater and St. Croix Falls. John Bonneprise, manager of the team for many years, explained once the Air Base closed in the mid 1970’s, a ballpark was built on the site, which became beneficial in more ways than one. “There was something going on every night, whether it was 4-H, church or community,” he said. “It was a huge asset to the community. It made it pretty special.”

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In 1993 Don Potting and John Bonneprise posed with several of the trophies won by the Farmington team over the years.

Bonneprise also talked about how softball became a family event in Farmington over the years. Dennis Potting, on whose farm the reunion is going to be held, was one of eight Pottings who played. Bonneprise also mentioned Clyde Fox and his six sons, Ken Ellingson and his sons, along with Tom, Al and Mike Salewski.

“It was unique to have families like that,” he said. The reunion will be from 1-5 p.m. at the Potting farm, located at 241 240th St. The reunion will also be an 85th birthday celebration for Bonneprise as well. “Food and refreshments will be provided,” Bonneprise said. “Just bring stories and pic-

tures.” Bonneprise supplied a roster of those who played over the years. Bernard Beyl Earl Brown Leo Lutz Leo Leisch Herb Dorr Aaron Kuske Paul Neidermire Gene Nelson SEE REUNION, PAGE 2

Farmington Board approves permits BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Farmington Board approved the following permits during its regular monthly meeting Sept. 2. • Ken Kromrey for an addition to his shed. • Mike Traiser for a grain leg for his conveyor. • Dan Cottor, Charles Balcerek

and Jordan Martell for additions. • Jason Raska and Brian Thurnbeck for new houses. In other action, the Board accepted the only bid from Monarch Paving for the local road improvement program for $48,000 for six intersections. Those will be completed in 2021. David Rixmann reported he has

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ST. CROIX FALLS LIBRARY Library program cuts through the noise! Polk County Libraries join together to bring guest speaker Michael Edmonds to stream his presentation: “News, Fake News, and Spin: Deciding Who to Trust in an Age of Disinformation”. Deciding which media to trust can be confusing. At the height of the 2016 election, Americans actually clicked on fake news more often than on professional reporting. In this talk, Michael Edmonds will explain how to recognize bias, propaganda, fake news, and filter bubbles. He’ll

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& Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, all gatherings of 10 or more are being curtailed. If there is an event you were attending, please call to see if it is occurring. The Out & About page will return when this restriction is lifted.

Sunday breakfast American Legion Post #143 in St. Croix Falls will be having Sunday Breakfast, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kids under five eat free.

Pancakes, french toast, eggs, ham, sausage, hashbrowns, hash, coffee, milk and juice will be served.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is beginning a public input process to determine what issues it will work on over the next three years to protect water quality in lakes, streams and rivers. This process is called the Triennial Standards Review and is required by the Clean Water Act. Topics that will be evaluated in the 2021-2023 review include policies, rules and guidance related to designated uses, water quality criteria, antidegradation and variances. This review helps the DNR focus efforts to best protect the health of Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and streams. The review consists of several steps. First, the DNR asks for

topics related to water quality standards from the public and external partners. This step is starting today. The DNR then asks the public, partners and internal staff to rank these topics and holds a public webinar to provide additional information on the topics under consideration. That step is conducted using an online survey, which is expected to be available later this fall. The DNR then prioritizes the topics based on input from the survey and prepares a final prioritized list of items to work on over the next three years. The prioritized list is expected to be completed this winter. In the last step, work begins on priority topics. This

work may take several years. Submit Topic Suggestions For The 2021-2023 Triennial Standards Review If you have suggestions for revisions or improvements to the DNR’s policies, rules and guidance related to designated uses, water quality criteria, antidegradation and variances, please complete the topic suggestion form on the DNR’s website, http://dnr. wi.gov. The deadline to submit topic suggestions is Sept. 14. The public is encouraged to share this opportunity with others who may wish to submit a topic for consideration. The DNR appreciates all input on protecting Wisconsin’s water quality.

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Thanking the paper I wanted to thank Jason Schulte from The Sun for the well-written article regarding the Osceola School District and the American Flag. There was a lot of mis-information going around Facebook; that

is why I asked the school district what the policy was regarding students and the American Flag. I shared my question and the districts’ answer with the public so everyone knew exactly what the policy was. Jim Berg Osceola

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Media Room and the next regular meeting is 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Middle School IMC.

Amery man identiﬁed as drowning victim Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak announced Sept. 1, the victim who drowned in Bone Lake on Aug. 31 has been identified as David Saleh, 57, Amery.

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100 Women Who Care Polk/Burnett hold August meeting Members donate $10,500 to the Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue Despite a rain delay from their originally planned meeting date, the philanthropic group 100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett held an outdoor meeting on Aug. 19. The women gathered at the Crooked Lake Park band shell in Siren, each bringing her own chair and spreading out to provide ample physical distancing. The group listened to three presentations from local non-profit groups, and voted to donate to their $10,500 to the Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue who will use the donated funds to pay for a recently purchased canine/feline dental drill and expand their equine services. The presenters for

the Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue stated they were proud to keep veterinary care affordable for the people in the area, ensuring lack of funds does not get in the way of their clients receiving quality care for their animals. 100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett meets quarterly, on the second Wednesday evening of February, May, August and November. At each meeting, three local non-profit groups are allowed to give a brief presentation to educate members about their cause. At the end of the presentations, each member votes anonymously for the group they feel is most deserving to receive their quarterly donation. Three different non-profit groups will be chosen at random from all applicants to present each quarter. All groups who apply must operate in Polk and/or Burnett, Wisconsin counties and

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have 501(c)(3) status. Once a non-profit is selected to receive a donation, they will be removed from the eligible pool for two calendar years. If a non-profit group is chosen to present, but is not chosen to receive the donation, they will be added back to the drawing after one calendar year. Group co-founder Julie Hall said “I’m so impressed with this group of women who have come together and, despite the uncertainty we all face, have remained dedicated to supporting our local non-profit groups. Before our meeting we informally polled several attendees to determine if they would like to continue with our mission or suspend our meetings until we receive

the “all clear” to gather again. Their response was unanimously “keep going”! Their flexibility and support have been incredible, and we are all dedicated to continuing our quarterly donations no matter what comes our way.” 100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett plan to hold their next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11. If you are interested in joining the group or would like to submit an application to present, please visit www.100wwc-pb.weebly. com or send an inquiry to 100wwc.pb@gmail. com. You can also “Like” the group on Facebook at “100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett” for information on upcoming meetings and donations made.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED PROJECT PLAN AND BOUNDARY FOR TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT (TID) NO. 3 IN THE VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA, WISCONSIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Plan Commission, of the Village of Osceola, will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., in the Village Hall/ Discovery Center Large Meeting Room (Room 205) of the Village of Osceola Municipal Office, 310 Chieftain Street, Osceola, WI 54020-0217, regarding the proposed Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District No. 3 in the Village. Osceola Tax Incremental District No. 3 is generally located in the area as shown on the published map located within the Village’s limits. TID No. 3 will be classified as a mixed-use district based on the identification and classification of the property proposed to be included within the District. Proposed public project improvements may include, but are limited to: site grading, sanitary sewer and storm water management system improvements, street improvements, lighting, sidewalks, and other utilities, professional and organizational services, administrative costs, and finance costs. As part of the Project Plan, Developer Funded Grants tax increment incentive may be made by the Village to developers of property within TID No. 3. The proposed costs include projects within the proposed boundary and within the ½ mile radius of the proposed boundary of the District. At the public hearing, all persons will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed Project Plan. A copy of the TID No. 3 Project Plan and Boundary is available for inspection and will be provided upon request. Arrangements for either inspection or receipt of a copy of the Project Plan may be made by contacting the Village Administrator, Village of Osceola Municipal Office, 310 Chieftain Street, Osceola, WI; Phone 715-294-3498. Dated this 26th day of August, 2020. Benjamin Krumenauer Village Administrator

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‘Heroes come in all forms’

ept. 2 marked the 75th anniversary of the official end of World War II. Representatives of the Japanese government signed the instrument of surrender, ending one of the most tumultuous times of the 20th century. Over 16 million American men and women served during the war. In 2019 it was estimated there are 8,404 living World War II veterans in Wisconsin, 7,919 in Minnesota. Nationally, the estimate is 389,292 living veterans. These veterans and their stories are vanishing at an alarming rate Publisher with 294 dying every day. At this diamond anniversary of Tom Stangl the end of the war, we wanted to recognize local veterans, living and dead. We are grateful for the cooperation of veterans and their families who provided photos and information. Many who served left their homes as young adults, unsure of what they would face as they went off to war. Some didn’t come back, others returned to a new reality. The period after World War II saw an unprecedented surge in growth and prosperity in our nation. Veterans came home and settled down to civilian life. The GI Bill and other veterans programs provided opportunities for these young men and women to succeed and helped create the middle class in America. Veterans contributed to the success of their communities as they received their educations or learned trades and raised families. Many never spoke of the things they did or saw during the war. Others spoke with their peers, sharing their common experiences. In recent years, as these veterans die, there has been a renewed urgency to learn their first hand accounts of history. As we gathered this information for the paper, we learned many things about local people who served. One of the people who contributed a story about his parent who served, learned about his father’s war experience from a box of photos. His father took these photos and left them in a box in a closet. After the veteran had died, his son inherited the box of photos. A class project for his grandson brought the box of photos out. Looking through the box, a newspaper clipping told the man about the outfit his father served with during the war. After doing some research online, a picture of the timeline of his father’s unit’s service helped piece the photos together as the story became clear. Dale Henke, whose father, Gerhart, served in Europe, said he learned a great deal about his father from that box of photos. “Heroes come in all forms,” Dale says. “Most choose to relive their moments in silence and share little of their gallantry with others unless directly asked by someone. They feel honor for those who ‘gave more’ and self-humility demanded no less,” Dale said. Henke encourages everyone who has a parent or grandparent living who served during the war to get the photo albums out and listen to the stories. We realize that we have left people out of this edition. We did our best to get as much information as possible about the men and women who served during the war. We hope you enjoy these stories and share our appreciation for the efforts of the veterans Thank you to all who served and helped create the life we enjoy today. 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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eing stuck at home like the rest of the world over these last few months has allowed our family to catch up on TV or movies, which we didn’t see when they were first aired. For example, the Marvel movies. As a whole, our family has never been big into superhero movies, but it was decided to give them a shot. And it seemed like just in a snap of the finger, we were done with all 23 of them. Heck, there were nights, we went through two of them. It seemed like while watching Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark was going to meet his maker. He had what seemed to be a perfect life with his Editor wife and daughter in seclusion, but he still felt bitter about what hapJason Schulte pened in Avengers: Infinity War and h he h couldn’t ld ’ do in earlier movies. what The character, which started out selfish in the beginning turned into the ultimate selfless individual in the end. My humble opinion; While Endgame and Infinity War were action packed movies from the start, my favorite movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was Captain America: Civil War. I can’t explain it. Maybe the curiosity to see who would be on America’s side or who would be on Iron Man’s team. Or the late twist in which we found out the Winter Soldier killed Tony Stark’s parents. Or the introduction of the Black Panther and Ant-Man characters into the rest of the Marvel team. Anyway, it was easily the most enjoy-

able for me. The least enjoyable for me was Doctor Strange. I think by 5-10 minutes in, my attention span went somewhere else and stayed there. In the TV world, I missed out on “Parks and Recreation” when it first aired, which didn’t make sense to me at the time. It was made in the same style as “The Office” which I loved and featured smart characters that could be sarcastic at the same time. Now, I made up for it and I’m glad I did. I forget where I saw this, but I was told skip the first season and watch the last few episodes of season two to get yourselves ready for when Adam Scott and Rob Lowe joined the cast. It then takes off in terms of quality, I was advised. 100 percent agree with that. The show seems like Amy Poehler was the star and she was, but it’s not like the supporting players didn’t get their turn in the spotlight. Heck, Chris Pratt became famous on that show and is now one of the leading movie actors. However, while Andy Dwyer brought lots of laughs, my favorite was Ron Swanson. There are two scenes I can’t get out of my head that made me love this character. One time, he fooled his coworkers into thinking he pulled out his tooth with a pliers, when a dentist actually did it. The second was the marriage to wife Diane. The proposal and the ceremony were all done in five minutes. For me, it’s now become a show you can watch over and over again. Jason Schulte can be reached at editor@osceolasun. com.

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tate and local governments are beginning to look at ways to help and protect local business. They are finding ways to provide information to the consumer via the local newspaper and websites, which in turn helps the newspaper, survive with advertising. We have seen some larger companies buy full pages allowing small businesses in the Gene community to get Johnson a small ad promoting their goods and services. This is a little unusual, but they are conscious of supporting good local communication and journalism. Our subscriptions have increased. We even received some extraordinary subscription support for journalism. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all very much appreciated during this time when so many businesses are closed or have decreased revenue. Grocery stores, lumber yards, hardware, liquor stores and real estate are doing quite well, but

some of them who are doing well have even ceased their advertising program. Restaurants have had it tough with limited seating inside and in many cases the consumer has not wanted to go inside for dining, thereby limiting sales for the eateries. Ultimately there will be a pentup demand for goods and services when the virus is controlled and that could be months away. Many of the big box stores are coming through fine, but the mom and pop stores are at risk. Do what you can to support your local businesses. My wife Kathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 77 year old gallbladder acted up last month and we first thought it might be a heart attack. We appreciated our local EMTs for their promptness, quick examination, courtesy and experience. After a one-way trip to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, she waited in line for an operating room. A couple of days later with laparoscopic surgery, her non-warrantied gallbladder was removed with four small glued up incisions. She is well underway to recovery. In Minnesota and Wisconsin we have some great medical teams and hospitals with the latest tech-

nology. This is just another benefit of high-tech states like Minnesota and Wisconsin. When you look to the classified pages of this newspaper and see more help wanted ads, you know the economy is on its way to recovery. On the other hand, you have to mix it with national statistics that indicate one in five small businesses will not survive during this pandemic. More and more consumers are recognizing this and making their buying decisions with hometown businesses whenever possible. Support them so they will be there when you need them. Over the years public television has provided pre-school education through Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers and other programs. I wonder if there is a place for public television to assist public and private schools in their programming now that so many children are at home during the week. There could be some national standards for various grade levels that could enhance learning in this very upsetting time. I think without a doubt there are more televisions in homes across the

vase. The whole thing is lovely in miniature, a sort of bonsai bouquet. I admire what my mother does. But I am not like that. When the pandemic started, it was hard to get flowers. The floral section of the grocery store was closed. But then the bushes and flowering trees started to bloom and I poached branches from the neighbors (usually with their permission) and put those on my desk. They shed something terrible and most of the flowers were dead the next morning. But the next day I would go foraging again. Later, my roses started to bloom and that was nice. But now my roses have taken a sabbatical and so yesterday I went to the grocery store to buy more flowers. I figured Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d end up with alstroemeria. They are always cheap because, amazingly, they can be shipped flat as a pancake and they bounce back into shape. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s miraculous. Then they last for at least two weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;three weeks if they are very fresh. Restaurants love them for this reason. I think they are pretty, and I can get them year-round. But then I saw the gladiolas. Once a year, the gladiolas come into the store. They are huge and weird looking and absolutely splendid. I should note, I have a small desk. One bunch of gladiolas

fills all the available space at my desk, towers high above it, and forms a canopy over my coffee cup. Gladiolas are not a decoration on my desk; they are the main event. So now I am writing under the looming spikes of the gladiolas and feeling more than usually happy. The best part about gladiolas is that they are only four dollars a bunch. I can assure you that gladiolas provide far more than four dollarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of happiness. Being at home so much these days has made me realize that I own a lot of things I do not need. Like everyone I know, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been cleaning out closets and cupboards and finding lots of things that have no reason to be in my house or my life. But this time has also made me appreciate the things that make me smile every day: a good cup of coffee, clean sheets, an uncluttered desk, and flowersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;always flowers. Having flowers on my desk makes me feel special, as if every day is a little celebration. And flowers do not lie. Because the truth is, even the most ordinary day is worth celebrating. Till next time, Carrie

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esterday, I bought gladiolas. They are nearly three feet tall and bright fuchsia. It is safe to say they are the most exciting thing to appear at my desk in ages. When I walked in the front door my husband, Peter, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh my gosh.â&#x20AC;? Translated, that means: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have gone overboard on the flowers.â&#x20AC;? But Columnist Peter is too nice to say that. Carrie Classon I always have flowers on my desk. I used to feel guilty, spending good money on flowers every week. It seemed to me it was a little frivolous, an unnecessary expense like buying a coffee I could make at home or buying a book I could get at the library. Except, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make flowers or check them out from anywhere. I sit at my desk all day and, almost all day; I am looking at my flowers. My love for flowers probably comes from my mother. My mother is good about bringing flowers into the house although, being my mother, she always goes with the minimalist approach. Her flowers are tiny, and they are in a tiny

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never met Bob Bender, but I can picture him. It’s early September 1943, and Bender stands shirtless on a white sand beach in the Western Samoan Islands. His shoulders are bronzed and freckled from the South Pacific sun and he’s got a bottle of beer — no, check that, a bottle of whiskey — in one hand and a Lucky Strike in the other. He and some of his buddies from the 3rd Marine Brigade are shaking off a mean hangover in the shade of the palm trees and trying to avoid the Military Police. You see, Bob was a sergeant until a week ago, but stands barefoot Columnist and busted today as a lowly private. He doesn’t want to talk about C.L. Sill it. Bob also happens to be from Baldwin, which means he’s a fisherman by nature. And as the hair of the dog makes its rounds from leatherneck to leatherneck, a group of Samoan natives appears on the beach with homemade canoes, paddles, nets and all other manor of angling accouterments. Bender and his buddies perk up, just as intrigued by the natives as they are of him. Portions of the Western Samoan Islands were largely untouched by the outside world at the start of the war, but by 1943 the number of Marines on the Islands surpasses that of the natives. No doubt the language barrier proves difficult, but very little needs to be exchanged between fishermen to get their point across. “Any fish in that reef?” might as well be universal. Anyway Bob hasn’t done any fishing since he left for overseas and even when he was home, Lloyd Bolier put a jinx on his rod and he got skunked the last four times he went out. This is a real opportunity. Bob and his buddies convince the Samoans to take them for a whirl in their canoes, and they set out into the reef, sand still crunching between their toes. The Samoans start by tossing a net over the side and dragging up some baitfish. Hand lines and bait hooks are passed out next, but as Bob starts to work the first piece of bait onto his hook, the native with the bad B.O. next to him signs for him to wait. Simultaneously the Samoan fisherman begin popping live baitfish in their mouths, chewing them up and spitting them into the water, chumming the reef. Two of Bob’s pals loose their liquid lunch over the side of the canoes, Bob manages to keep his at bay in the top of his throat. Fishing soon after commences and the boys catch four or five fish that look like mackerel. The highlight of the day comes as one of his buddies catches a huge bass of some sort. Everybody figures it weighs 20 pounds. Bob on the other hand, goes completely fishless — Damn that Lloyd Bolier. They sit around a fire on the beach and eat everything they caught, war all around them as the sun sets on the South Pacific. A shorter (and slightly less embellished) version of this story appeared in the Baldwin Bulletin in late September 1943. It caught my eye as I was flipping through the pages looking for other WWII content. I had to laugh at Bob, who really had been SEE SILL, PAGE 8

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is advancing rapidly. We just have to learn how to use it in effective ways. God’s word in Timothy 6 tells us to flee from distractions. If you consider social media, which is pretty much gossip, as a distraction, then watch the hours that you

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f you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month. The two are clearly linked, as deaths from overdoses and suicide are both referred State to as “deaths of Senator despair.” Providmental health Patty Schachtner ing access before a suicide attempt or a substance addiction is a part of the solution that cannot be

ignored. As a medical examiner, I work closely with law enforcement to investigate deaths and speak with families who have been impacted by the death of their loved one. I have responded to suicide deaths, as well as overdoses or withdrawals over my many years as an EMT. These deaths are preventable, and we can do more to reach people who are struggling. Between 2009 and 2013, the suicide rates of Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce counties were all higher than our statewide average. Northwestern Wisconsin also has high rates of drug and alcohol abuse. Burnett County ranks seventh in the state for the rate of alcohol-related deaths and Polk county ranks 13th. Alcoholism and drug addiction are both mental health conditions that can be prevented, treated and recovered from.

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this film was that it was done in the same vein as the previous films. There was not a move to make it a grittier and realistic, which it seems like every franchise is heading towards. I am not saying that I don’t appreciate these types of movies; I think though that the trend is wearing a little thin. It was great they brought back the original writing duo of Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon. Solomon has been the more prolific writer having also having penned Men in Black, Charlie’s Angels, and Now You See Me. They do a good job giving us the tone of the previous films and seemingly putting us back into this universe. If you are looking for deep characters and an intricate plot, this isn’t the type of writing they do for this franchise. Matheson and Solomon do make very engaging and likeable characters with a pretty simplistic but well executed plot. I found myself sucked in and relishing this latest installment. Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves added to my enjoyment by effortlessly moving back in to their roles of Bill and Ted. I also liked how

they were given an opportunity to portray Bill and Ted in different time lines, it was a hoot. As I was researching these two actors, I thought it was interesting to see that Winter has been doing more directing in the last couple of years. Reeves on the other hand has just blown up as an actor and has 107 acting credits to his name. The rest of the cast does a good job as well but the stage is definitely for Winter and Reeves. Overall, I would give this movie a B (A Good Movie). I am happy to say that Bill and Ted Face the Music is in the same vein as the previous two films in the franchise. The studio was wise bringing back the original writing duo of Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon who do a masterful job of getting back into the action with our favorite two would-be rockers from San Dimas. To be honest it was nice to see Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprising their roles as Bill and Ted because it looked like they were having a lot of fun, as was the rest of the cast. It was nice to have a light hearted movie, that makes

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was really excited to see that Bill and Ted Face the Music would be on VOD (Video on Demand) because I was in the mood for some light hearted comedy. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, the first film in this franchise, was one of my favorite movies growing up. I remember re Contributing watching it a lot on VHS. On a side Writer note you know Paul Backstrom you are getting older when you have to explain to your kids what VHS is. So, would this movie be a good continuation of the franchise or just another sequel, which will be lost in time and space? Bill and Ted Face the Music follows two wannabe rockers who are on a quest to write a song to save the universe. What I really appreciated about

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they may not be comfortable going to a DMV office.” Boardman explained that drivers can renew up to a year before the expiration date on their card. This means drivers with winter expiration dates can visit a DMV before the weather turns cold. An expired driver’s license is still valid for voting providing it expired after the last General Election (Nov. 6, 2018). To further support customers, DMV Customer Service Centers have implemented safety protocols. All DMV employees wear face coverings. Customers are encouraged to follow floor decals for social distancing and to stay behind plastic SEE LICENSE, PAGE 18

Stand strong in love BY MIKE FISK

‘Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.’ 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 The Apostle Paul uses many analogies to describe how we should live a life dedicated to following Jesus Christ. I often wonder if he were alive today, if he would be an athlete since many of his analogies pertain to the disciplined lifestyle of an athlete. In 1 Corinthians he writes to a group of believers who were struggling to survive because of attacks from the outside as well as internal struggles within the body of believers. Struggles that strained relationships and caused some to question their faith. Pastor Paul encourages them to focus on five things that will help them to personally and corporately overcome the internal and exter-

nal attacks waged against them. It’s no surprise to me that these same things will help us endure the obstacles we encounter. Paul encourages us to: Be on Guard. This gives me the picture of a soldier standing guard on his watch. He is wisely aware of his surroundings and understands the enemy tactics. He’s disciplined in all he does so that he won’t be caught unaware. Stand Firm. This reminds me of a lineman on a football field. He knows his skills. He knows his limitations. He knows his assignment. In our lives it’s knowing what we believe and applying our beliefs to everyday life. We aren’t swayed by what others say or do. We know where we should be and what we should do. Be Courageous. No coach wants to send a player into a contest if they are afraid of the enemy or what we believe. We don’t allow the majority to dictate what we know to be true. Be Strong. I’m always amazed at

people who powerlift. I’m pretty sure none of them woke up one morning and said, I think I’ll bench press twice my weight today. It took time. It took diligence. It took training. Following Jesus is a process in which we make three steps forward and two steps back. We discipline our bodies to rely on the Holy Spirit. In him we have the power to move forward and the guidance we need to endure the attacks that will come. Love. Paul closes this passage by encouraging us to bathe everything we do, say and think in grace, mercy, and most of all love. Love binds all the above together. Exceling physically demands consistent, intentional action. The same is true in our spiritual lives. When we courageously follow what we know to be true, stand firm in our faith, access strength through the Holy Spirit and love courageously we’ll experience God in a whole new way!

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options for farmers and ranchers to apply for CFAP, including a call center where employees can answer your questions and help you get started on your application,” said Richard Fordyce, Farm Service Agency administrator. “With only two weeks before the deadline, now is the time to check out the resources on our website and contact the call center or your local office for your last-minute questions.” Over 160 commodities

are eligible for CFAP, including certain non-specialty crops, livestock, dairy, wool, specialty crops, eggs, aquaculture, and nursery crops and cut flowers. All eligible commodities, payment rates, and calculations can be found on farmers. gov/cfap. Producers have several options for applying to the CFAP program by the Sept. 11 deadline: Using an online portal, accessible at farmers. gov/cfap. This allows producers with secure

USDA login credentials, known as eAuthentication, to certify eligible commodities online, digitally sign applications, and submit directly to the local USDA Service Center. Completing the application form using our CFAP Application Generator and Payment Calculator found at farmers.gov/cfap. This Excel workbook allows customers to input information specific to SEE DEADLINE, PAGE 20

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SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m. at Osceola High School Auditorium. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn. Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222 ———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson 715-755-3113 ———————— EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 ———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor ———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn. ———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) ———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 ————————

GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523 FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth ———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn. 651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor ———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik ———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org ———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 ———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational

201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 ———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.occnow.org ———————— OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation. ———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com ———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org 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. ————————

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recently busted to private, watching Samoan fisherman chew up live baitfish. What a shock it must’ve been to a kid from Baldwin. I love this story so much because I picture Bob as the kind of rough-around-the-edges Marine who came home and spent his life on the water and in the woods, like so many other WWII vets did. GIs flooded into the fields, rivers and timber when they came home from the war, using the sportsman’s life to both remember and forget what they’d seen and done overseas. They were rough, tough S.O.B.’s that also happened to be some of the most accomplished outdoorsman in the history of our country. There are a lot of reasons to remember The Greatest Generation fondly, not least their dedication to the outdoors. C.L. Sill can be reached at thewingbeat@gmail. com. or on Instagram @thewingbeat SUBMITTED

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Chisago Lakes Schools is looking for

Two (2) Lunch Room Paras

to work at our Lakeside Elementary School. These are part time positions -3 hrs per day (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m) If interested, please go to the district website: www.isd2144.org under our district, employment and apply under “AppliTrack”.

SNOW REMOVAL The School District of Osceola is requesting prices on snow removal and sanding for the 2020-2021 school year. Seasonal contract for snow removal on all lots and playgrounds as needed. Price includes all snow removal for the snow season starting October 1st through May 31. Please include the hourly rate for and description of the type of equipment used. Plowing will be on a 1-1/2” snowfall trigger. Any amount of snow accumulating to 1-1/2” will be plowed off. Price does not include salt or trap rock salt/sand. That will be on a per request and would be charged at $ /ton trap salt/sand and $ /ton straight salt. All price submittals must be received at the District Ofﬁce, 331 Middle School Drive by noon Friday September 4th 2020. For snow removal information contact Bob Schmidt at 715-294-4603 with questions or email to schmidtb@osceolak12.org.

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School Board Proceedings The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola was held in the Middle School IMC on August 19, 2020. The meeting was called to order by President Brooke Kulzer at 6:30 P.M. with roll call taken: Pete Kammerud – yes; Kysa Marten –yes, Brian Meyer – yes; Lanette Johnson-yes; and Brooke Kulzer –yes. Superintendent Mark Luebker, Business Manager Lynette Edwards, Director of Instruction Dr. Becky Styles and Buildings & Grounds Director Bob Schmidt attended the meeting. The Osceola School District Cultural Responsivity leaders gave an update on what they are doing for signage that will be displayed in buildings and the community. A Pete Kammerud/Brian Meyer motion was made to approve the consent with policy 0167.3 and 0172 pulled out for further discussion. Motion Carried. Adopt the agenda Approved minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August

Lions Club donates books to area libraries The Osceola Lions Club recently donated four children’s books to the Osceola Elementary School, Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola and two Little Free Libraries in town. The book, titled “Taking Diabetes To School,” promotes diabetes awareness and is produced by the Wisconsin Lions Foundation. From left, Osceola School District Librarian Marcia Dressel, Osceola Lions Club President Kyle Weaver, and Osceola Public Library Director Shelby Friendshuh.

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Chisago Lakes Schools is looking for

Kids Club Assistant Supervisors

to work in our school district. If interested, please go to the district website: www.isd2144.org under our district, employment and apply under “AppliTrack”.

to work at our Taylors Falls Elementary School. The hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If interested, please go to the district website: www.isd2144.org under our district, employment and apply under “AppliTrack”.

Chisago Lakes Schools is looking for

Kids Club Assistant Supervisors

to work at our Primary School. The hours will be from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. If interested, please go to the district website: www.isd2144.org under our district, employment and apply under “AppliTrack”. 5, 2020 Policy First Reading: 2266 Policy Second Reading: 0162, 0164.2, 1130, 2412, 2460, 3215, 3230, 3362.01, 4215, 4230, 4362.01, 5111, 5460, 5464, 5512, 5630.01, 6147, 7230, 7434, and 8900. Hires, Resignations, and Recognitions. Resignation: Jackie Awe Pre-K Aide Recognition(s): Lisa Clausen, OMS Lead Cook, Abbigail Stener, Pre-K Aide, Thomas Goepfert, Bus Driver Hire (s): Megan Ellison, 1st Grade Teacher Motion Carried. A Kysa Marten/Lanette Johnson motion was made to approve the payment of bills from General Fund with ACH numbered 202000048-202000058 and computerized checks numbered 180610-180671 for a total of 1,026,294.92 Motion Carried. Public Hearing for Request to COVID-19 School District Flexibility Application. The Board Will Consider the COVID-19 School District Flexibility Application for the 2020-2021 School Year under Chapter 118.38. The COVID-19 School District Flexibility Application was tabled for a later meeting. Motion Carried. A Lanette Johnson/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve the draft 2020-2021 Budget for Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing that was presented by Lynette Edwards. The Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the OIS Media Room. Motion Carried.

Kids Club Assistant Supervisors

to work in our school district. These are part time positions - 5.75 hrs per day (9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m) If interested, please go to the district website: www.isd2144.org under our district, employment and apply under “AppliTrack”. A Brian Meyer/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve employee handbook changes presented by Mark Luebker. Motion Carried. A Brian Meyer/Kysa Marten motion was made to approve Bray Architectural as the District’s architect firm. Motion Carried. The next Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Osceola Middle School IMC. A public audience will be allowed for this meeting and the room will be set up to follow social distancing guidelines. All visitors will be required to fill out a COVID-19 Visitor Screening and wear facial coverings. The next regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Osceola Middle School IMC. A public audience will be allowed for this meeting and the room will be set up to follow social distancing guidelines. All visitors will be required to fill out a COVID-19 Visitor Screening. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the OIS Media Room. Becky Styles presented an update on the Osceola Virtual Academy. Currently there are 114 students enrolled. A Pete Kammerud/Brian Meyer motion was made to adjourn. Motion Carried. Pete Kammerud, Clerk WNAXLP

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Fun dog facts Here are some fun dog facts from the American Kennel Club. 1. Boop! A dog’s nose print is unique, just like your fingerprint. 2. Forty-five percent of U.S. dogs sleep in their owners’ bed. 3. The Labrador retriever has been on the AKC’s top 10 most popular breeds list for 25 straight years. Longer than any other breed. 4. All dogs dream, but puppies and senior dogs dream more frequently than adult dogs. 5. Seventy percent of people sign their dog’s name on holiday cards. 6. Rin Tin Tin was nominated for an Academy Award. 7. The name collie means black, as collies once tended black-faced sheeped. 8. Yawning is also contagious to dogs. The sound of a human yawn can trigger one for your dog, and is more likely to when it’s a person she knows. 9. Dogs curl up to sleep to protect their vital organs. 10. Human and dogs both have lower blood pressure when a human pets a dog. 11. There are more than 75 million pet dogs in the U.S. 12. All puppies are born deaf. 13. Dogs aren’t colorblind. They can see blue and yellow. 14. Dalmatians are born completely white and develop their spots as they age. 15. The Australian shepherd is an American breed. 16. The Norwegian lundehund has six fully developed toes on each foot. 17. George Washington lent a hand to the development of the American foxhound, starting with a pack of hounds given to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. 18. The toy fox terrier was a popular circus trick dog. 19. The Norwegian elkhound once sailed with the Vikings. 20. The black Russian terrier was bred to patrol fences along Russia’s border (and prisons).

Guidelines when adopting a shelter dog If there has been a silver lining to 2020 and the upheaval caused by COVID-19, it’s that more people have found they have more time on their hands to care for a new pet. “Adopt don’t shop” is a mantra popular among many pet lovers. It calls to mind that there are thousands of dogs currently residing in shelters that are in need of good homes. Supporters of “adopt don’t shop” urge people in the market for new pets to adopt animals from local shelters rather than buy them from breeders. The Humane Society of the United States says that there were approximately 10,000 puppy mills operating in the United States in 2019. Prospective pet owners who want to do their part against animal cruelty can adopt a needy pet from an area shelter. Some shelters are filled with pets from the

local area. Other shelters work with rescue groups that transport dogs from various parts of the country. When adopting a shelter dog, keep these tips in mind. Understand the responsibility ﬁrst Dogs make wonderful, boisterous and loving additions to a home. Much like having a child, welcoming a puppy into a home means spending weeks or months training the animal. This may result in initial damage to belongings and time constraints on people’s schedules. Older dogs may be set in their ways and also require training, or they may have special medical needs. Be sure to weigh all of the requirements carefully before adopting the animal. Get a behavioral and health assessment

An established shelter that prides itself on animal rescue will provide health and behavioral assessments for all dogs. Personality, energy level, shyness, and aggression levels will be determined before putting the dog up for adoption. This helps people find a dog that meshes with their expectations and lifestyles. Match the household Consider the household’s lifestyle and pace pre-pandemic to see if it is conducive to having a pet. While there may be plenty of time now when people are working remotely and children are not attending in-person classes, things may change in the months to come as life returns to normal. Can a dog still fit in when responsibilities change? Can you modify to accommodate the dog?

Look at the shelter itself Make sure you adopt from a shelter that is clean, friendly and organized and has follow-up resources. Reliable shelters typically conduct interviews of prospective pet owners and will ask for references. Be leery of rescues or shelters that are dirty, do not ask pertinent questions and seem to have dogs that appear unwell. Expect a fee Shelters and rescue groups vary in regard to adoption costs. Anything from $150 to $400 may be collected. Keep in mind that 25 to 30 percent of dogs in shelters are purebreds, according to a report by CBS News. Adoption fees can be a small price to pay for a loving dog. Adopting a shelter dog can be a great way to welcome a new pet into a home.

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Richard Addy

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Allen Johnson

Melvin Landin

Irving (Bud) McClusky Roy Owens

Sleepy Eye, Minn. Navy medic Naval Station Great Lakes Retired as a Colonel decades later, after Korea War and National Guard service. He and his wife Millie, moved to Osceola where he served as a dentist for many years.

Osceola U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Tail Gunner B29 Served 25 1/2 years He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster.

Osceola U.S. Army Tech 4 Sergeant African and Italian campaigns, 1942-45 Allen started in Fort Sheridan, then to Camp Wallace, Tex., and trained in Coastal Artillery and motor pool classification, then to Camp Hulen, Tex., in the 435th Anti aircraft Weapons Battalion, sent to Camp Barley, Tex., as a cook.

Minneapolis, Minn. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Served in Belgium, Germany and France May 27, 1942 to Jan. 3, 1946 Melvin R. Landin was awarded the following: WWII Victory medal, American Campaign medal, European-African-Eastern Campaign medal, Soldier’s medal, and Expert Rifle badge. He was a lifetime mem-

St. Paul, Minn. U.S. Army Third Battalion 101st Infantry He fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Prior to that his battalion received a citation for their outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy Nov. 18-21, 1944, in Lorraine, France. The citation included, “… Throughout the night the battalion continued to

Osceola Marine Corps Sergeant World War II Paciﬁc Theatre Years of service: 3 Roy Owens joined the Marines shortly after Pearl Harbor. Because of his heavy equipment operator skills for the Town of Osceola, he was assigned to a construction battalion. After several years of no overseas assignments, their group

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Racine U.S. Army Corporal European Theater,England Years of Service: 3 Robert knew the English money system and was assigned to a PX in Liverpool, England. His sister was an hour away in Wales. At 36, he literally had to beg to get drafted because of his age and wanted to serve the country he immigrated to in 1929 from Wales.

Minneapolis, Minn. U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, Years of service: 1933-1950 NAS Twin Cities -- Leading Chief USS Yorktown CV-10 VF-1 & Vf-10 World War II spent aboard ship in the Pacific theater during most major engagements. Discharged honorably from service with a total medical disability. Would no longer look at

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This billboard was on the corner of Third Avenue and State Road 35 in Osceola. It was lettered by Bud Stocker and showed many of the veterans in Polk County and the Osceola/Dresser area.

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1943, he was sent to Camp Myles Standish to embark overseas. April 29, 1943, left New York City on the USS Santa Maria and a 12 day trip. Landed in Oran, North Africa and stayed until Sept. 1943. Ordered to Sicily, but orders cancelled. After 15 travel days arrived in Naples, Italy transported to Anzio Beach by watercraft head and went ashore. Spent time as a cook in Southern Italy. In June 1944 he was in Rome on D-Day while the allies crossed the channel. Engaged in the Italian Campaign as anti-aircraft artillery 40mm mobile artillery. June of 1945 converted to 473rd Infantry Regiment where he spent time in the mountains in the winter. He was sent (ordered) to a rest camp in Montecatini in Jan. 1945 . The 5th Army asked if any of the men wanted to go back to their unit and no one raised their hand! Transferred to the 2673rd Overhead Service company who ran the rest camps. Did various jobs (drove weapons carrier, inventory, took over German warehouses, and trains to Switzerland). October 1945 shipped back to U.S. on Liberty ships. Arrived in Hampton Va., November 1945, then to Camp McCoy in Wisconsin and a train back to Dresser and was honorably discharged on Dec. 15, 1945.

ber of American Legion Post #299 and served as commander in 1964, 1965 respectively and a member of its drill squad. He lived in Osceola from April 2001 until he passed away on July 12, 2010. He was 91.

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mop up the depth of the position and early on 19 November continued its attack on Marimont Woods. This woods, thick, with dense undergrowth, was a forward slope and positions therein dominated the terrain over which an attacker had to pass. The battalion advanced through heavy mortar and artillery shelling, gained access to the woods and launched its assault against devastating fire from 23mm antiaircraft automatic guns firing supersensitive fuses which exploded upon contact with the smallest twig. In spite of heavy casualties, the battalion overran the initial enemy defenses, knocked out the 20mm guns and fought its way through the woods, clearing the woods just prior to dark. Although reduced to an effective strength of less than 300 men, the battalion continue its attack on the next objective, an important road center at Torcheville, France, some 5 kilometers distance from Marimont

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Woods. Moving across country through dense forests and undergrowth, the advance rendered more difficult by constant rain and almost total darkness, the battalion arrived in the vicinity of Torcheville late at night, seized the high ground which dominated the road and by 0300 had captured the town, taking 75 prisoners. Attempts of the enemy to recapture the dominating terrain were successfully repulsed. During the period 10 to 21 November 1944, the Third Battalion, 101st Infantry, killed, wounded or captured more than twice its own strength in German soldiers and advanced over 10 kilometers, having broken through three strongly organized German positions. In these combat operations the intrepid infantrymen of the Third Battalion through their extraordinary heroism, bold courage and fighting determination reflected the finest traditions of the Army of the United States.â&#x20AC;? -Julian B. Lindsey, Colonel, Infantry Commanding

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was finally called up for the invasion on Iwo Jima. It took a month to get to the island from Hawaii

on a small LCVP. Roy was sea sick the entire journey and lost over 30 lbs. The invasion went well and the landing on the beach faced little opposition - as planned by the Japanese. Once a large number were on the beach, the enemy opened fire and Roy hid under his Cat listening to the constant pings of rifle fire. Eventually, he was able to move his dozer off the beach. Over the next 30 days over 5,000 Marines died on the island. Although considered a key island for support of damaged aircraft returning from bombing missions on Japan, the actual number of aircraft that used the island was minimal. Historians believe the island could have been by-passed and thousands of Marines would have not had to die. And yes, he did see the flag raising and knew the one Marine from Wisconsin who was part of the famous flag raising team. A small world happened when riding a troop train in California. Seated next to him was another Marine and they got talking. When Roy asked where he was from he said a small town in Wisconsin. Roy replied he too was from a small town in Wisconsin. When asked from what town, Ferdinand Springer said Farmington! Here they were in the

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The closest he came to a German soldier was through a fence at a POW camp in Liverpool. He said they were cordial and very creative with scraps. One memento is a 30-06 empty cartridge that they converted into a cigarette lighter. Almost every weekend he stayed at his sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Wales and could buy and bring much needed supplies he purchased at the PX

he worked at. He really enjoyed the Army and regretted not staying in after the war. In 1949 he worked the GI Bill and became an apprentice shoe maker starting a shop in Osceola in 1950 and provided service to the area until 1990. Every year after the war, the Thorman family would join with his two buddies and their families for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;reunionâ&#x20AC;? in Mankato. He had it good during the war as he said, many did not.

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Spam -- they had it three times a day on the Yorktown for six months. Had to go ashore on Tarawa for a time with the Marines. He developed high respect for them.

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Chieftain golfers in three events in a week BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain golfers are starting to pull things together as a team. Osceola has three experienced golfers from last season, Savannah Nord, Brooklyn Wegner and Amanda Steffen, who are playing up to expectations. The other three on the Chieftain roster, Abby Jonas, Ashlyn Tinney and Natalee Bjornstad are getting their feet wet this season as new varsity members. The results have been mixed so far this season as one would expect. Osceola had a pair of Middle Border conference events last week. First the Chieftains played in a 9-hole event hosted by New Richmond and the next night played in an MBC match-up on their home course at Krooked Kreek. OHS completed their week at an 18-hole Invitation at Pheasant Hills. The highlight of the week was Osceola senior Brooklyn Wegner shooting a 46 on her home course finishing tied for eighth overall in a field of 40 golfers. “I kept my head clear and focused on my shots,” Wegner said as

she explained her good day on the course. “My long putts were on point, creating great memories.” Senior Savanna Nord shot a 55 at Krooked Kreek while Amanda Steffen came in with a 62 and Abby Jonas a 68 for a team score of 231. The Chieftains finished seventh overall in Osceola. “We struggled at our home course and I think that was a lesson for us in the fact that sometimes our mental game is more important than the skills we have worked on,” Osceola coach Lisa Richert said. “It seems like our around the green part of the game is tough right now.” A day earlier Osceola placed sixth as a team at the MBC event in New Richmond. Wegner led the team with a 58 followed by Nord (60), Steffen (62) and Bjornstad (64) in a balanced Chieftain effort. The Prescott Cardinals placed first as a team in New Richmond with the New Richmond Tigers second. In Osceola the top two teams flip-flopped their finish with the Tigers placing first and the Cardinals were in the runner-up spot. St. Croix Central placed third at both MBC

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Amanda Steffen has been steady for Osceola this season playing at the No. 3 spot for the Chieftains. OHS played in three events last week.

events. “It was a fun night in New Richmond with Natalee (Bjornstad) joining us,” Richert said. “She really is working hard to be part

of our varsity team.” Osceola finished their very busy week with an 18-hole invitational tournament during a

looking at the common mourning dove, backed by radical groups like PETA, as the dove of peace. Those on the other side simply wanted a dove season like 42 other states in the nation. Wisconsin voters made their voices heard and legislators passed laws creating a season in the Badger State. But opponents pushed the fight onward to the Wisconsin Supreme Court but the court upheld the states’ rights. The grass root effort was successful. Annually the DNR expects about 24,000 hunters will harvest over 200,000 dove out of an estimated 5 million doves that inhabit our state. Growing up in Wisconsin I always wondered why there was no dove season when it was so very popular around most of the country. It is now evident that many others felt the same way. Dove would often flush when hunting pheasants. I was so very impressed by their flying ability and that cool wing noise they made when they took off and landed by their flight featherss. Like so many other healthy foods that don’t come from a store wrapped in plastic or full of growth hormones and antibiotics dove are fantastic eating. Dove poppers wrapped in bacon and grilled are beyond good tasting. Topping out at nearly 60 mph a doves speed rockets them past other upland birds and places them SEE BENNETT, PAGE 15

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The hunt is on! ept. 1 has come and gone and with it the beginning of Wisconsin’s 2020 fall hunting season starting with dove and the annual early goose and teal seasons. For most of the nation south of the Mason/Dixon Line the opening of dove season is a major event, akin to deer season up here in the north. Opening day of dove hunting in many states is a major event that brings families and friends together to celebrate traditions, much like pheasant hunting in South Dakota or fishing openers. Those top 10 dove hunting states in order are Oklahoma, Texas, South Dakota, Nevada, Kansas, Alabama, Missouri, Georgia, Nebraska and Arizona. Wisconsin isn’t a state with that great dove hunting heritage. In fact hunters had to work to get a season approved against a reluctant opposition. Prior to 2001 dove hunting was a mere after thought in Wisconsin with many state residents arguing that the mourning dove was the Badger States emblem as the bird of Wild River peace. They saw the dove as a bird of peace but in all images it was the Trails white dove, not the tawny brown Jim Bennett game bird that is the legitimate dove of peace. Firm lines were drawn in the sand with those

When junior Jordan Vetter won her three set thriller at No. 4 singles, Osceola had accumulated enough team points to defeat a tough Baldwin-Woodville team. The Chieftains now own a 6-2 dual meet record for the season.

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The Osceola Chieftain tennis team is off to one of their best starts in years. Last week they had only one match, that one against perennial power, the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks. Osceola practiced diligently the first three days of the week and came to play in Baldwin on the fourth day. SEE TENNIS, PAGE 18

SCOREBOARD OHS GOLF Osceola Chieftain Golf Results August 31 New Richmond Golf Club, New Richmond WI Team Results – 9-holes 1) Prescott 186 2) New Richmond 194 3) St. Croix Central 196 4) Somerset 218 5) Baldwin-Woodville 229 6) Osceola 244 7) Ellsworth 245 8) Amery 280 Osceola Individuals Brooklyn Wegner 58 Savannah Nord 60 Amanda Steffen 62 Natalee Bjornstad 64 Medalist, Ava Salay, Prescott, 37. Osceola Chieftain Golf Results September 1 Krooked Kreek Golf Course, Osceola, WI Team Results – 9-holes 1) New Richmond 178 2) Prescott 180 3) St. Croix Central 185 4) Somerset 204 5) Baldwin-Woodville 216 6) Ellsworth 229 7) Osceola 231 8) Amery 254 Osceola Individuals Brooklyn Wegner 46 Savanna Nord 55 Amanda Steffen 62 Abby Jonas 68 Medalist, Lanie Veenendal, New Richmond, 37. Osceola Chieftain Golf Results September 3 Pheasant Hills Golf Course, Hammond, WI Team Results – 18-holes 1) Prescott 355 2) New Richmond 363 3) St. Croix Central 387 4) Baldwin-Woodville 427

5) Somerset 433 6) Ellsworth 460 7) Osceola 466 8) Grantsburg 523 Osceola Individuals Savanna Nord 97 Brooklyn Wegner 115 Amanda Steffen 126 Abby Jonas 128 Medalist, Lanie Veenendal, New Richmond, 81. Middle Border Golf Standings September 4 1) Prescott 39 2) New Richmond 37 3) St. Croix Central 32 4) Somerset 26 5) Baldwin-Woodville 23 6) Ellsworth 21 7) Osceola 18 8) Amery 13

OHS TENNIS Osceola Chieftain Tennis Results Osceola at Baldwin-Woodville Osceola (O) 4, Baldwin-Woodville (BW) 3 September 3 Singles No. 1) Bailey Albrightson (BW), def. Hope Lowney (O), 6-3, 2-6, 6-0 No. 2) Sophia LaVigne (O), def. Katelynn Miller (BW), 6-4, 6-1 No. 3) Caitlin Karun (O), def. Juneau Paulsen (BW), 6-4, 6-1 No. 4) Jordan Vetter (O), def. Faith Rens (BW), 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 Doubles No. 1) Allison Albrightson/Brooke Albrightson (BW), def. Kathryn Marek/ Rachel Olson (O), 6-4, 6-1 No. 2) Shaw Styles/Morgan Feldt (O), def. Ashley VanSomern/Allyssa Moore (BW), 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 No 3) Camille Bennis/Alayna Brightbel (BW), def. Sami Mortenson/ Shakira Wei (O), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4

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Chieftain harriers run well at windy race at SCC BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The winds were howling in St. Croix Central at the first Osceola Chieftain cross country race of the season. The running format was different and difficult for both runners and spectators as the boys and girls races were each run in five different stages instead of all runners starting at the same time. The athletes had a more difficult time knowing how they were doing in the race because of the staged setup. The changes were necessary for safety concerns brought about by the coronavirus. Okay, it was not your classic cross country race that Osceola fans have grown to love, but they were racing. Adjustments need to be made in many areas as the safety of all is the highest priority. The Chieftains and the other seven teams

in the Middle Border conference made the adjustments and the racing season began. It looks like it may be a repeat of the last few years with Osceola battling it out with the New Richmond Tigers and the St. Croix Central Panthers for the top spot in the conference. “How do I sum up the first meet of 2020 for the Osceola cross country team,” Osceola coach Rachael Robinson asked herself? “With a wide variety of adjectives. Grateful we made it here. Proud of how well our veteran athletes adjusted to the new way of racing, and finally, I am extremely impressed with our rookies. With the staggered starts, they had to race mostly by themselves. It’s not easy doing all that hard work by yourself, but they never faltered.” The Osceola girls, who

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Alli Fogelberg helped the defending conference champion Osceola squad to a ﬁrst place ﬁnish in their opening meet of the season. The Chieftains narrowly held off a tough St. Croix Central squad that placed second.

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finished second at the State meet last season, held off a feisty St. Croix Central team to claim the top spot in the girls’ race. The Chieftains ran up a score of 38, a dozen points ahead of SCC. New Richmond finished in third, 20 points behind the Panthers. St. Croix Central had the individual winner as senior Mya Kizer ended the 5,000 meter race in 19:53.2. Kizer was followed by a pair of Chieftains as Rachel Ulrich placed second and Lauren Ellefson was third. Alli Fogelberg was next in line for Osceola as she finished in eighth place overall. Chloe Backland was the fourth Osceola runner to finish the course as she hit the finish line in 10th place. The Chieftains then had

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Veteran Chieftain runner Kolten Heimbach helped Osceola to a second place team ﬁnish behind a powerful New Richmond Tiger squad.

a pair of freshmen in the fifth and sixth spots as Merri Johnson placed 15th overall and Adelyn Ellefson was 21st. Margaret Nalen completed the OHS varsity effort with a 33rd place finish. “I thought today went well for our first meet of the season,” Fogelberg said. “Although it was different than we were used to, we made the best of the situation and gave it our all.” New Richmond placed first in the boys’ race followed by Osceola and then St. Croix Central. The Tigers had the race’s top two finishers led by Max Blader who finished the 5,000 meter race in 16:45.5. Osceola’s Quinn McDonald was next in line finishing in third place overall. Chieftain Kolten Heimbach was

SCOREBOARD: Osceola High School sports results FROM PAGE 13

OHS TENNIS Chieftain Cross Country Summary St. Croix Central Panther Invitational Hammond, WI September 3 Team Standings – (girls – 5,000 meters) 1) Osceola 38 2) St. Croix Central 50 3) New Richmond 70

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the next Osceola finisher claiming the seventh spot, just holding off his teammate, freshman Ethan Hall. Dylan Salewski and Carver Lundholm both cracked the top 20 with Salewski placing 17th and Lundholm 19th to complete the Chieftain varsity scoring. Michael O’Connor and Dillion Peterson ran in the sixth and seventh spots respectively for OHS. “I feel like the boys competed very well,” Heimbach said. “It was our first race and it was a very interesting race due to Covid. But we’re all very happy that we’re able to compete and we’re all putting everything we got on the course like it’s our last race.”

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Central, 19:53.2. Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) 1) New Richmond 25 2) Osceola 54 3) St. Croix Central 102 4) Prescott 124 5) Amery 125 6) Ellsworth 125 7) Somerset 190 8) Baldwin-Woodville 241 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 3, Quinn McDonald, 17:15.8 7, Kolten Heimbach, 18:38.3 8, Ethan Hall, 18:38.3 17, Dylan Salewski, 19:25.5 19, Carver Lundholm, 19:37.7 (25), Michael O’Connor, 20:24.0 (32), Dillion Peterson, 20:57.7 Individual winner, Max Blader, New Richmond, 16:45.5.

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right in the midst of the fastest ducks. Beyond being fast they can turn on a dime and make fast dives, turns and spins without any warning. Dove hunting is popular because they open first in nice weather. People can hunt them in a variety of ways from simple jump shooting, set up in grain fields with or without decoys or just by walking edges of farm fields and prairie

habitat with pines for roosting. Another reason they are so popular is because they have a limit of 15 daily. That’s more than three times the amount allowed as a daily bag limit for most other game birds. Farmers like that because huge flocks can damage grain fields. They fly so fast and erratic most hunters need 7 shots to down a dove! The sport is fun because you don’t have to be quiet or sit still. Dove hunting is great for training

a young dog to retrieve with such a large bag limit. What I know is that many people have love affairs with doves in the wing shooting game. I also know that all the dove I harvest will end up wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection with a honey glaze if I can hit them! Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley. He can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail. com.

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eat a lot of brussels sprouts. They’re in my salad at lunch. I like them grilled and served with a steak at dinner or served as an appetizer with a beer at my favorite local restaurant. They’re also growing in my garden! I’m surprised when I tell people I really like Brussels sprouts they scrunch their nose up and say, “ewe!” Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that need some TLC when you cook them. I’m afraid Wild Chow many people have been the recipient of brussels sprout negligence. Lisa Erickson Sadly, bad sprouts can scar you for life. Brussels sprouts contain a compound called glucosinolate that turns into a bitter compound, isothiocyanate when the sprouts are damaged or overcooked. For years, farmers have been growing varieties that contain less of the bitter compound—sprouts may not be as strong as you remember as a kid. Studies also suggest some people have the ability to detect bitter compounds more than others. It could be hereditary. Your genes may make you more likely to detect the bitter compound. Even though sprouts can be bitter, these same compounds are the ones that scientists are studying because they may be effective against a host of health issues. The bigger sprouts are, the more likely they will be bitter. When shopping for sprouts, look for sprouts that are tightly compact, small, and fresh. This recipe is good a segway into “teaching” yourself into liking brussels sprouts. The flavors are complimentary and the way they are cooked produces a mild flavor. Marinated Brussel Sprouts 1 lb. Brussel sprouts, cut in half ¼ cup butter, melted Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup Italian salad dressing ½ cup parmesan cheese 1 small clove of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp onion, minced 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped ½ tsp dried dill Preheat oven to 400º. Trim Brussel sprouts by cutting off the ends and removing any damaged outside leaves. Cut in half unless they’re small, then leave whole. Arrange sprouts on a large rimmed baking pan. Drizzle with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes until sprouts are tender and some edges are darkened. In a large bowl, combine the dressing, garlic, onion, parsley, and dill. Pour over warm sprouts and toss to evenly coat. Cool completely and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The sprouts can be served while they are warm, but the flavors will be milder.

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straight sets with the other four going to a third set tie-breaker. “It was an exciting night for the Chiefs,” Osceola coach Beth Friedrichsen said. “There were so many close matches last night but Jordan Vetter at singles 4 sealed the match for us. It has been since 2016 that we have been able to beat Baldwin-Woodville, so it was awesome. “

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very windy day at pheasant Hills in Hammond. Prescott earned the top spot in the eight team tournament with New Richmond placing second. The Chieftains placed seventh and were led by Nord with a 97. Wegner (115) was next in line for OHS followed by Steffen (126) and Jonas (128). “The wind was a major issue,” Richert reported. “It blew the ball over the place. Savanna had an awesome game and many goals were made. We will keep at it and are hopeful to remain competitive.”

It was a battle for both teams as the schools were very evenly matched this time and the games were played in wind gusts of over 20 miles per hour. Osceola was not intimidated. They matched the Blackhawks stroke for stroke and in the end came away with a 4-3 decision. Only three of the matches were decided in

School District of Osceola 2020-21 Budget Notice of Budget Hearing & Annual Meeting (Section 65.90(4)) Notice is hereby given to the qualified elctors of the School District of Osceola that the budget hearing and annual meeting will be held at the Intermediate School (Room 145) on the 14th of September, 2020. The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for reivew in the District's office at 331 Middle School Drive. Dated this 19th day of August, 2020. Pete Kammerud, District Clerk GENERAL FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfers-In (Source 100) Local Sources (Source 200) Inter-district Payments (Source 300 + 400) Intermediate Sources (Source 500) State Sources (Source 600) Federal Sources (Source 700) All Other Sources (Source 800 + 900) TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction (Function 100 000) Support Services (Function 200 000) Non-Program Transactions (Function 400 000) TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES DEBT SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

Audited 3,562,559.74 3,935,386.99

Unaudited 3,935,386.99 4,595,710.63

Budget 4,595,710.63 4,804,015.63

0.00 5,525,914.86 1,531,470.34 9,520.79 11,622,196.11 302,042.09 45,319.99 19,036,464.18

0.00 5,434,814.34 1,641,841.68 0.00 11,619,788.68 145,978.88 56,430.79 18,898,854.37

0.00 6,819,027.00 1,628,545.00 11,800.00 11,808,464.00 183,593.00 58,700.00 20,510,129.00

9,268,909.64 6,996,109.45 2,398,617.84 18,663,636.93

8,773,134.63 6,585,138.78 2,880,257.32 18,238,530.73

9,867,811.00 7,530,601.00 2,903,412.00 20,301,824.00

Audited 2018-19 17,971.77 19,064.04 2,551,386.29 2,550,294.02

Unaudited 2019-20 19,064.04 23,697.33 2,719,217.58 2,714,584.29

Budget 2020-21 207,466.85 232,466.85 3,302,270.00 3,277,270.00

Audited 2018-19 1,637,086.49 1,651,794.80 2,717,578.31 2,702,870.00

Unaudited 2019-20 1,651,794.80 409,987.30 3,448,320.00 4,690,127.50

Budget 2020-21 409,987.30 468,621.30 1,894,190.00 1,835,556.00

Audited 2018-19 500.39 500.63 0.24 0.00

Unaudited 2019-20 500.63 500.87 0.24 0.00

Budget 2020-21 500.87 500.87 0.00 0.00

Audited 2018-19 118,461.23 36,407.47 847,019.65 929,073.41

Unaudited 2019-20 36,407.47 6,784.23 868,078.75 897,701.99

Budget 2020-21 6,784.23 8,567.23 900,200.00 898,417.00

Audited 2018-19 104,004.06 123,351.54 490,795.24 471,447.76

Unaudited 2019-20 123,351.54 126,391.48 538,953.50 535,913.56

Budget 2020-21 126,391.48 126,391.48 503,313.00 503,313.00

Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Audited Unaudited ALL FUNDS 2018-19 2019-20 25,317,322.12 27,076,858.07 GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS 1,495,683.26 1,730,676.11 Interfund Transfers (Source 100) - ALL FUNDS 0.00 0.00 Refinancing Expenditures (FUND 30) 23,821,638.86 25,346,181.96 NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS PERCENTAGE INCREASE – NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR 6.40%

FUND General Fund Referendum Debt Service Fund Non-Referendum Debt Service Fund Capital Expansion Fund Community Service Fund TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY PERCENTAGE INCREASE -TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR

Budget 2020-21 26,816,380.00 1,797,012.00 0.00 25,019,368.00 -1.29%

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY Audited 2018-19 5,411,240.00 2,615,340.00 100,610.00 0.00 60,000.00 8,187,190.00

Unaudited 2019-20 5,291,294.00 3,348,850.00 99,470.00 0.00 125,000.00 8,864,614.00

Budget 2020-21 6,660,327.00 1,981,052.00 98,235.00 0.00 125,000.00 8,864,614.00

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Osceola came away with three wins in the singles matches with Sophia LaVigne winning her match at No. 2 by a score of 6-4, 6-1. Caitlin Karun dominated her No. 3 match by the same score, 6-4, 6-1. The match of the night came at No. 4 singles when Chieftain Jordan Vetter fell 6-2 in the first set but came back to win her match by winning 6-4 and 6-1 in her second and third sets respectively. When Vetter finished her match Osceola had taken the team lead 4-2 and secured the victory. “For me, in between serves I always take a few breaths to calm my mind and get back focused,” Vetter said about playing under pressure. “Sometimes just seeing my friends play next to me, knowing they’re going through the same thing, helps me out and brings my confidence back up.” The fourth win of the night for Osceola was

at No. 2 doubles where Shaw Styles and Morgan Feldt went overtime to secure the win. B-W jumped off to an early lead in this match with a 7-5 win in the first set but Styles and Feldt shrugged off the disappointment and focused on getting back to even. They knotted the match at a set apiece with a 6-4 win and finished off their win with a 6-3 decision in the third set. “We are really proud of all the girls,” Friedrichsen summarized. “Sami Mortenson and Shakira Wei came close and brought their match to three sets. They worked hard and had fun but after three hours it was not meant to be. I really appreciated that they worked on new techniques and enjoyed the game.” With the win Osceola improved their overall dual meet record to 6-2 for the season.

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