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Village board approves police department staffing increase BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The need for more police officers has been on the wish list of Village of Osceola officials for a long time. On Oct. 13, they got one step closer as the Board unanimously approved the request to add one full-time officer. To fill the need, the Village submitted for and received a 2020 COPS federal grant, which is for $125,000 to be spread for over three years, to allow for a gradual assumption of expenses by the municipality.

In outlining the request, Village Administrator Benjamin Krumenauer stated Village financing is in place to increase funding for the position as grant funding decreases. The proposed 2021 budget indicates funding and 2020 budget has adequate funding available to cover, he added. With the approval, the hiring process can start immediately. Which is good news as during his monthly report, Chief Ron Pedrys noted a part-time officer, Cody Thompson, SEE VILLAGE, PAGE 9

DPI releases numbers on 2020-21 general school aids Osceola to receive nearly $100K more in state aid than last year The Department of Public Instruction last week posted state general school aids school districts will receive during the current

school year. The information published includes certified general school aid amounts for each school district, as well as 2020-21 student enrollment numbers for independent charter schools and private schools participating in state parental choice programs. The enrollment numbers are used

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MBC Conference champions This Osceola High School girls cross country team won the Middle Border Conference meet.

to determine the dollar amounts to be deducted or withheld from school districts’ aid payments to fund state parental choice programs. General school aids are the largest form of state support for PK-12 schools in Wisconsin, and are based on prior SEE AID, PAGE 10

Osceola Town Board hears concerns over potential Events Center BY MATTHEW ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Osceola Town Board heard conflicting arguments regarding a re-zoning request of 2075 120th Ave for the potential of using that property for an events center. Neighboring property owners spoke out in disapproval

at the Oct. 6 meeting claiming that the allowance of an events center would lead to increasingly dangerous conditions on 120th Ave. deemed to be an already hazardous road by residents living on that street. The rezoning request was presented to the Planning Commission

of Osceola who looked at the property and was primarily concerned with the possibility of event attendees missing the property and turning around in neighboring driveways on a curve prone to accidents already. The town has lowered the SEE TOWN, PAGE 11

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HON Conference champions This St. Croix Falls High School girls volleyball team won the Heart O’ the North Conference title.

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Amery man identiﬁed Administrators gives update to School Board as victim of UTV crash BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

An Amery man was identified as the victim of an UTV crash on Oct. 10. Benjamin Frank, 38, died in the crash on 30th Ave. near Polk/Barron Street, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The adult operator lost control and the UTV flipped onto its side before entering the ditch. Neither the operator nor Frank was wearing seatbelts or helmets. Both were ejected and suffered severe injuries.

Free food distribution open to all in Polk County United Way St. Croix Valley, Second Harvest Heartland, and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church are co-hosting a free food distribution through the COVID Food Assistance Program open to all households in need, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 28, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 507 West Main Street, Balsam Lake.

Each household will receive one large box of assorted food items. Distributions will be drive-through and contactless. For additional information, please call 211 (877-947-2211 if you have a non-715 area code) or email Jessica Neumann, 211 Community Impact Director, at jessica.neumann@ unitedwaystcroix.org.

Twenty-year-olds still have the highest number of COVID-19 cases The State of Wisconsin has seen over 166,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Oct. 16, according to data from the Department of Health Services. Out of those cases, 23% (38,621) are in the 20-29 age group. Thirty-year-olds and fifty-year-olds are next with 15% each with forty-year-olds at 14% each. On a local level, Polk County had 388 confirmed cases, with 27 probables and six deaths. St. Croix County has seen 1,367 confirmed cases with 86 probables. Dunn has 827 confirmed cases and 38 probables. Pierce has 582 confirmed cases and 253 probables. Barron has 730 cases and 27 probables. Burnett has 261 confirmed cases. Wisconsin has 1,574 deaths as of Oct. 16.

School administrators presented updates to the Osceola School Board Oct. 7. Elementary Principal Lindsay Thomas said conferences would be 3:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 20 and Oct. 22. “The struggle to find subs has been real at OES,” she stated. “The staff have absolutely stepped up and jumped to help out as needed.” Intermediate Principal Julie Bender thanked the school’s custodians as National Custodian Day was held the previous week. She also announced a Fall Spirit Week will be held the week of Oct.

19-22. Included in the schedule are dress-up days, movies and outdoor activities. She concluded by saying Parent-Teacher conferences were scheduled for Oct. 20 and 22, via phone calls. Middle School Principal Amanda Meyer stated their Spirit Week was the week of Oct. 5-9, which included dress-up days, school-wide BINGO and a door-decorating contest. She also praised the teachers for learning how to use Schoology and other tools to actively engage students. Their conferences also scheduled for the week of Oct. 19-22. High School Principal Adam Spiegel said midterms would be

held the week of Oct. 12-16. “Our kids are in a routine, we have had very little issues with students and not complying with our expectations,” he said. Athletic Director Scott Newton said as of the meeting, the Middle Border Conference is working to adjust winter season schedules, as of right now the regular season three weeks shorter. He also thanked the event workers for their help managing, organizing and policing fans/students at events. The Board also approved Ryan Sauve as C-team Boys Basketball coach.

Village Board weighs options for budget deﬁcit BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Facing a $62,000 deficit for the upcoming budget year, the Osceola Village Board discussed potential solutions ranging from raising fees to spending reserves to having employees pay more for benefits The Osceola Village Board held a special meeting on Sept. 23 to discuss the 2021 budget. Village Administrator Benjamin Krumenauer laid out the revenues and expenditures at special meeting Sept. 23, answering questions from the Board. Expenditures As of the meeting, Krumenauer explained the Village is looking at a $62,000 deficit for the budget. He presented three scenarios: 1) Reduce expenditures by cutting contracts or services, increasing the percent of

benefits paid by employees, reducing funds to the Chamber, Main Street program, PCEDC. 2) Increasing user fees for things like title searches; 3) Less conservative on revenue by reducing the amount of reserves. Trustee Bob Schmidt stated he didn’t want to balance the budge on the employees, citing the effect it would have on morale. Trustee Deb Rose and Village President Jeromy Buberl agreed. Trustee Bruce Gilliand favored the revenue option, while Trustee Bradley Lutz supported special assessments. Buberl proposed possibly increasing the building permit fees, which Rose supported. Krumenauer recommended cutting the IT contract, but since they are in the middle of a contract, the Village would have to pay back the discount. Discussion then sprung into Parks. Coordinator

Todd Waters said 2020 has been difficult in sanitation with a massive uptake in visitors to keep the downtown clean. Police Chief Ron Pedrys said off-site training has been reduced and no special events have been held recently, resulting in reduced staffing. Rose asked if Fire Department wages are comparable to other departments. Schmidt stated they were. Buberl asked about proposed airport expenses for 2021. Krumenauer replied he hasn’t inputted those numbers in yet, because it doesn’t count against the general budget. Revenues How did the $62,000 figure occur, trustee Joel West asked. Krumenauer said a big chunk is staff with administration department down and police up due to the Wisconsin Retirement System payments in the

Police Department being underestimated due to human error. Lutz, the newcomer to the Board, asked what has been done in the past when it comes to deficits? Krumenauer said the normal response is being more conservative on spending. Lutz then asked about financial commitments due to union contracts. Schmidt replied the 4% increase in the police is robust because the Board wanted to catch them up. Rose said in the past the village has hired and trained officers and then they leave. Krumenauer added in 2020, every project was frozen and had no excessive expenditures. The Village is waiting for assessed values from the State of Wisconsin before the budget goes for public hearing and adoption.

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Thank you for the outpouring of cards, memorial gifts, food and flowers following the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Dave Smith. The love shown to us has been wonderful. Special thanks to the staff at Osceola Medical Center for their wonderful care, to the Grandstrand staff, and to the staff at Peace Lutheran Church. The family of of Dave Smith

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his weekend Oct. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, we will have crafters selling their crafts in the back of our room during the Autumn Fest downtown. Be sure to stop in and check it out. There will be a bake sale at the same times until gone. The seniors will be serving lunch both days, featuring: wild rice or potato ham soup, and sloppy joes. Weather permitting watch for the Blue Moon on Halloween this month it should have a blue glow around it according to what I have been told, be fun to see if it is the truth. Be sure to call Joyce and Daryl Nelson (715-483-3466) to reserve the Columnist center for your holiday party this year. Pat Willits Please have your mask on before you enter the center, this is the best way to do it; we thank you for doing this. Looking ahead this is our plan: Sunday, Nov. 1, cards as usual and a short meeting to discuss how we will continue meals and cards this winter, be sure to come a little early and wear your mask of course. Sunday, Nov. 15, at 12:30 pm. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesdays we are open 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or so, as long as the open flag is flying. Winners this week: Jan Johnson and Shirley Sims. 9 Bid: Ray Nelson and Roger Greely. We are located downtown St. Croix Falls at 140 N. Washington. Phone: 715-483-1901.

State Hunter Education now available online for all ages Temporary change pivotal for those under age 18 As of Oct. 15, students of all ages can earn their Wisconsin hunter education safety certification through a single, online-only hunter education course under a temporary change approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The temporary change allows those under age 18 to take the online-only course from Oct.15 through Dec. 31, 2020. Those interested in taking the online-only

course who are over 18 years of age may continue to do so. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the DNR reviewed the available methods for delivering hunter education. A survey of volunteer instructors showed support for exploring alternatives to the traditional in-person hunter education course. Hunter education volunteer instructors often fall into higher-risk categories for contracting COVID-19. The online option addresses these concerns as well as issues with limited SEE ONLINE, PAGE 11

NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA Notice is hereby given that the public test of electronic voting equipment to be used at the General (Presidential) Election November 3rd, 2020, will be conducted at the Osceola Village Hall/Discovery Center upper level Room 205 at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 29th, 2020, at 310 Chieftain Street Osceola, Wisconsin. The public test is open to the general public per Chapter 5, Section 5.84 Wisconsin Statutes. Frances Duncanson, MMC-WCPC Village Clerk

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Candy Corn is ready for Halloween. She and her sister Pumpkin Spice are hoping to be home in time to play with the Halloween decorations. Ever since we told them they were old enough to be added to our adoptable pets list, they have been gleefully strategizing the best tactics of attack. I recently overheard them discussing a plot to use spider web string to round up any homemade ghost toys they encounter. These girls are ready to play. Candy Corn and Pumpkin Spice are surrendered kittens. Their owner vowed that they were the last litter she could support. When she surrendered the litter of four (brothers Licorice and Butterfinger have already been adopted), she purchased Spay Vouchers for her two Mama kitties. Candy Corn and Pumpkin Spice are now three months old, just 12 weeks. Candy Corn has a short, fuzzy White and Soft Grey Tabby coat. Pumpkin Spice is Black with wisps of deep brown; she is what is called a Black Tabby. Both girls are healthy, curious, friendly, purring Ghost Busters. They play and play and snuggle in for nap time. Adopt one or two, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thing to do.

It was a good d week k ffor kitt kitty adoptions. In addition to Butterfinger and Licorice, Orange Tabby Oakley, Tuxedo Checkers and 12 year old All White Howard, found homes. Howard was our featured pet last week. He came to the shelter as a stray with a micro-chip that told us he was 12. After five weeks at the shelter, a wonderful lady decided Howard should join her two adult cats who had recently lost a Senior feline housemate. At the shelter, Howard enjoyed his daily meals and head rubbings but for the most part, he kept to himself. As

a declawed Senior, he wanted to interact with the other cats but was intimidated. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to hear how he blossoms and adds his brand of gentle calm to his new household. Orange Tabby Tobias and Mitted Tuxedo with an exclamation point on his nose Domino, are waiting their turn. Tobias is a handsome two year old Orange Tabby with a casual flair. Domino is all kitten, ready to take part in his own Halloween antics in your living room. All of our pets are offered for adoption on our website and then adopted by appointment after a Pre-Adoption Inquiry is received. Check them out at: arnellhumane.org Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387. It looks like Covid has decided to stick around awhile longer. With safety in mind for the public and our staff, Arnell will continue to be open by appointment only. The animals are receiving one on one attention and continue to be a bright spot in our day. Enjoy your pets at home, in the yard, on the trail. We hope they are a bright spot in your day.

Virtual book club on dementia Join communities around Wisconsin in a virtual book club. We will reimagine how we live and care for people with dementia by building a life of joy and dignity and give hope throughout the life span. Open to all caregivers, professionals, anyone wanting to learn and discuss dementia

in a new light for the purpose of building dementia friendly communities. Launching next month and led by Dementia Care Specialists from around the state via virtual one-hour phone or Zoom meetings each week. Pick a club that works for you: Mondays 2 p.m.-3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

ELECTION INFORMATION The Village of Osceola is offering this fundamental election information to answer questions we are frequently asked. Please keep in mind this is basic information that does not cover every situation or circumstance. Please contact the Village Clerk at 715-294-3498 if you have any additional questions. HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE? You can register to vote online at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/, by mail, or in person at Village Hall M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must provide proof of residency including items such as a unexpired Wisconsin Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License or State issued ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or stub, credit card statement, DNR licenses, concealed carry license, residential lease or facility intake document, or real estate tax bill. These documents must contain your current address. You cannot use an insurance or other general bill or invoice. You can register to vote in person on Election Day, but please be advised to make sure you allow an hour or more as we are expecting a record setting number of voters. WHAT CAN I USE FOR A PHOTO ID? You will be required to provide an unexpired photo ID to vote in person or absentee, unless you are indeďŹ nitely conďŹ ned. Acceptable photo ID is a Wisconsin Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License or State ID Card or receipt for the same, a US Passport, Veterans Affairs ID card, Tribal ID card, US Uniformed Services card, or a CertiďŹ cate of Naturalization. A WI University or WI Tech College ID is permitted only with enrollment veriďŹ cation. Your photo ID need not have your current address on it, providing it is not expired. WHEN CAN I EARLY VOTE? You may vote in person absentee (early vote) at Village Hall beginning Tuesday October 20 at 9:00 a.m. and ending Friday October 30 at 4:00 p.m. You will be required to show a photo ID to vote. There is no voting on the Monday (day before) the election. WHERE AND HOW DO I VOTE ON ELECTION DAY? Voting on Election Day, November 3, 2020 will be at the Village Hall Discovery Center upstairs for Village of Osceola residents only. Voting is no longer at the Osceola High School. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line to vote at 8:00 p.m., you will be permitted to vote. We will have COVID-19 precautions in place and strongly urge you respect them. Again, we are expecting a record number of voters and long lines, so please allow an hour to vote. HOW DO I GET AN ABSENTEE BALLOT? You may vote absentee by mail by requesting a ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ or, in writing by ďŹ lling out a form and submitting it to the Village Clerk. You can do this by mail or e-mailing to villageclerk@vil.osceola.wi.us. You must include a copy of your photo ID unless we have it on ďŹ le, or you are indeďŹ nitely conďŹ ned. You may return your ballot by mail, dropping it off at Village Hall, or leaving it in the drop box on the east side of the building. You can track the status of your ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. All absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 3, 2020 to be counted. Please make sure on the back of the envelope you sign, date, and have a witness sign and ďŹ ll out their complete address. A common reason ballots are rejected it that the back of the envelope is not properly ďŹ lled out. In conclusion, we are committed to provide you with a positive election experience to the best of our ability as allowed under law. Please be patient, courteous, and respectful of other voters and the election inspectors who demonstrate good citizenship by serving. We are all in this together!

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ANDERSON IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUMMONS AND NOTICE [Termination of Parental Rights] C.A. No.: 2020-DR-1286 South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, v. Stephanie Schwan and Dillon Haugland, Defendants In the Interests of: A minor child born in 2018 Minor under the age of 18. TO DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a trial hearing will take place in this matter in the Anderson County Courthouse, Second Floor, South Main Street, downtown Anderson, South Carolina. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint for termination of your parental rights in and to the minor child in this action, the original of which KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Clerk of Court for Anderson County, Anderson, SC and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff at PO Box 2722, Anderson, SC 29622, within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have the right to be present and represented by an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint

an attorney to represent you. It is your responsibility to conWDFW WKH &OHUN RI &RXUWÂśV 2IÂżFH Anderson County Courthouse, Anderson, South Carolina, to apply for appointment of an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney (take all of these papers with you if you apply). This is a new action. If you had an attorney appointed in a previous action, that attorney is NOT your attorney for this action. YOU MUST APPLY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR AN ATTORNEY WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT, AN ATTORNEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED FOR YOU. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that: (1) the guardian ad litem (GAL) who is appointed by the court in this action to represent the best interests of the child(ren) will provide the family court with a written report that includes an evaluation and assessment of the issues brought before the court along with recommendations; (2) the GALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written report will be available for review twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the hearing; (3) you may review the report at the GAL Program FRXQW\ RIÂżFH S. C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES _/s/ Andrew T. Potter Andrew T. Potter SC Bar #13413 Attorney for Plaintiff South Carolina Department of Social Services P.O. Box 2722 Anderson, SC 29622 (864) 214-6233 Anderson, South Carolina October 5, 2020 WNAXLP 11-13Sc

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ust a little over a week to the scariest night of the year. No, not Election Night, silly. Halloween! This year is perfect for trick or treaters of all ages — Halloween is on a Saturday! No worrying about getting home and school or work the next day. Indulge in candy or more adult fare with no worries about immediate consequences. Oct. 31 was one of the few times of the year where children could Publisher get free candy, no questions asked. Halloween on a Friday or SaturTom Stangl day night as a child was the best. We knew we had more time to forage for candy in neighborhoods far from home. We usually used a pillow case or paper shopping bag for trick or treating and there was plenty of room in those for a great deal of candy. If the bag got too heavy or unstable, we would go home to dump it out into a roasting pan or mixing bowl and immediately head back out to collect more candy. As a kid who trick or treated in the late 1960s and early 1970s, my parents didn’t need to worry about kidnapping, x-raying treats or run in with Satan worshippers. It was understood we would be out for hours getting as much candy as we could haul. In fact, it was pretty much standard operating procedure for us to be out of the house and out from under our mother’s feet for as long as possible. In the town where I grew up, they blew the fire whistle at noon, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. so we had a built-in alarm clock to make sure we were home for lunch and supper. Of course in those days, we turned the clocks back before Halloween so it was dark when we began trick or treating. I still believe it was wrong to delay the return of Standard Time until after Halloween. Much of the fun for me as a child was imagining what lurked in the bushes as I went from door to door, begging for candy. I recalled there were several homes that had an adult hiding in the shadows, ready to leap out and terrify trick or treaters. I remember one year when an adult got struck by a frightened teen. I think the adult took the rest of the night off. It’s hard to tell what trick or treating will look like this year. In many ways, it is a pandemic friendly activity. It is done outdoors and for the most part away from other people. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says participating in oneway trick-or-treating where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab and go while continuing to social distance (such as at the end of a driveway or at the edge of a yard) is considered moderately safe. I can recall coming up to a house that did this one-year on Halloween, leaving some treats on the porch. The danger in this arrangement (especially if no one is home) is being anyone but the first person to arrive. My friends and I took much of the small amount of candy that had been left on the porch before quickly departing into the dark. As we get closer to Halloween, let’s think of ways to keep the fun and keep safe as well. 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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Something to be proud of This week’s issues of both The Sun and Country Messenger have plenty for the reader to sample (We like to think they always do, but this week more than normal). For those of you who haven’t voted yet, both papers are running a Voter’s Guide in which candidates running for school board, local city council or state races answered questions on a variety of topics. Editor We didn’t want to make them all Jason Schulte about COVID-19, b because everyone (including myself) is sick of tired of talking, reading or hearing about it. At the same time, when one topic has engulfed and dominated like COVID-19 since March, how can you not? We hope you peruse and read their answers. We also hope you come away from reading them at least a little bit informed about the candidates you want to vote for. The second additional helping is the final results of the Best Of

which the public voted for earlier this fall. I’m not going to give away any results in this space. Just to let you know the final results are in a special section. Our bosses were happy with the results from year one in doing something like this. Like everything else, mistakes were made, and all can learn to make year two better than year one. A career like no other Growing up in central Minnesota there were a couple of staples in our house. One of those constants was the radio was always turned to WCCO-830. Which meant a couple of things I still remember to this day: The Cannon Mess on afternoons during the week. The Sports Huddle with Sid Hartman and Dave Mona on Sunday mornings. Both were must listens, especially The Sports Huddle. Hartman would get guests from all over the country (it still amazes me how he became friends with George Steinbrenner and Bobby Knight) and then the insults he would throw at callers were just amazing.

Overtime, as I read more about Hartman and the career he had before I started listening and the career afterwards, how can you not be impressed? One got the feeling he would live forever. That’s when scouring through Twitter Sunday afternoon when I found the news he had passed away at the age of 100, I was a little in shock. Yeah, he was 100, but the man was still working, turning out columns for the Star Tribune and still appearing on WCCO Radio. What a career he had and what a life he led. Trivia This question came across a trivia website which I receive periodic emails from. Which U.S. state ignored Prohibition? A)Massachusetts B) Oklahoma C)Maryland and D) South Dakota. For no reason other than my gut, I choose South Dakota. The correct answer was Maryland. According to history.com, “The state’s many immigrants cherished drinking as a part of culture – and their legislators agreed.”

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I feel powerful On October 13 during a Florida rally, Donald Trump was quoted â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel powerfulâ&#x20AC;?. It made me wonder what sort of powerful. Was he empowered to stop separating Central American children from their parents? Was he empowered to do everything possible to reunite those children who have been held in detention centers? Was he empowered to take back the tax break to the excessively wealthy so there would be money to help the poor and jobless? Was he empowered to allow the scientists to help make a national and unified policy to reduce death and disability from the pandemic? Was he empowered to demand the production and distribution of protective supplies and testing to protect health workers? Was he empowered to censure white supremacist militias? Was he empowered to condemn rogue police who make the lives of honorable police difficult and at risk? Was he empowered to condemn Putin, Kim Jong-Un, Erdogan and other vicious dictators who imprison, starve and torture their own citizens for non-crimes? Was

he empowered to change his mind about the need for a compassionate health-care policy? Was he empowered to tell the truth every day? Or, was he referring to his poisonous control over the Republican Party? Arnold Potek Scandia

Leadership during a public health crisis I am writing a letter to the editor because of my deep concern about the risks of the pandemic. As a retired nurse practitioner, I have read many articles in the past in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM.org), a well-respected medical journal that focuses on medicine, not politics. In the Oct. 8, 2020, journal, the editors wrote an editorial titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dying in a Leadership Vacuum.â&#x20AC;? The editorial concludes with this statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it comes to the response to the largest public health crisis of our time, our current political leaders have demonstrated that they are dangerously incompetent.

We should not abet them and enable the deaths of thousands more Americans by allowing them to keep their jobs.â&#x20AC;? It is unprecedented that the editors have named our current political leaders as being incompetent, and it is shocking that our leaders have impeded the response to a public health crisis. I hope that you will not look at the pandemic from a liberal or conservative political lens. Talk with doctors and nurses you know and trust. What do they think? We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look heart disease or diabetes or cancer or depression or other infectious diseases from a political perspective. Why do so with COVID 19? I encourage you to read the entire editorial. It is significant that the NEJM editors have written this editorial. Their editorial encourages us to respond to the pandemic from a public health perspective and with government leadership that does not impede a public health response. Amy Anderson Osceola SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6

THE POSTSCRIPT Nothing happening â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hunkering down,â&#x20AC;? Rebecca told me. I know what she means. My friend, Rebecca, just returned from a road trip she made after a lot of careful consideration. First her mother was sick. Then she fell and broke her hip. Rebeccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother is ninety and she did not seem to be getting better. Rebecca decided she needed to go visit her. Rebecca and her daughter drove Columnist across three states for the visit. ReCarrie Classon becca said it was a wonderful trip and she bonded with her daughter as never before. Her mother is doing a little better now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still ninety. But she knows I love her,â&#x20AC;? Rebecca said. That was the purpose of the trip, after all. I was a little jealous of Rebecca, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll admit. My husband, Peter, and I have gone exactly nowhereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unless a trip to the dentist counts. Even going to the dentist was kind of exciting. It felt like some sort of exotic escape, not simply an occasion to have the plaque chipped off my teeth. I suspect I talked too much to the dental hygienist who had a job to do that was not made

easier by my chatting. But I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be going back to the dentist in a while and, like Rebecca, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hunkering down. Peter and I still visit his sister, Lori, who is fighting cancer, so we are being particularly careful. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting cold, people are moving indoors, and there doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be much reason to expect anything will change anytime soon. I think my whole notion of what constitutes a special occasion is shifting. Another friend, Yvonne, comes by with her dog, Remington, at least once a week. She used to just stop, when she was walking by and, if I saw her, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come out and give Remington a treat and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d catch up. Now she rings the doorbell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remington!â&#x20AC;? I holler at the top of my lungs. Remington goes crazy with excitement and I come out and sit on my front steps and chat with Yvonne. Sometimes Peter joins us. He tosses goldfish crackers to Remington who, since the start of the pandemic, has really improved his catching skills and now routinely catches six out of six goldfish that Peter tosses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great job!â&#x20AC;? Peter tells the exuberant dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready for the circus!â&#x20AC;? Remington is proud, I can tell. Yvonne and I will chat for up to a half an hour, or whenever Reming-

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ton gets too bored and impatient to stand another minute, and she always promises to come back soon. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember get-togethers like this being so important before. But they are terribly important when we are all hunkering down. I hear a lot of people talk about how we will remember the times we are living through now. Some of the predictions are far-reaching and world altering and industry changing and they could be right. But I think I will remember playing games with Remington, and looking forward to Yvonneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next visit, and reading to Lori on her deck, and watching the moon rise with Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with nowhere to go, and a fading memory of where we would go if we could. We are all hunkering down now and, while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure the world will get larger and more exciting again, right now it is quiet and small, and I am learning to appreciate the small and quiet things. I called up my mom, whom I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in almost a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing happening here!â&#x20AC;? I tell her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing happening here either!â&#x20AC;? she responds. And that seems to be okay. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoir is called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Yarn.â&#x20AC;? Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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20 years ago Oct. 18, 2000 â&#x20AC;˘ Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders toured the Osceola Polaris plant on Friday. Polaris is a corporate partner with the Vikings. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola kindergarteners planted a new tree on the grounds of the elementary school last week. The tree would be fully grown by the time they graduated from high school. â&#x20AC;˘ Shawnna Hanson was named Osceola Elementary School Artist of the Month. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola High School cross country teams competed at the Middle Border Conference meet at Unity. Both the girls and boys ďŹ nished second. â&#x20AC;˘ The Chieftain football team jumped out to an early 14-0 lead at half time against Amery but failed to protect their lead and lost, 24-21. â&#x20AC;˘ Hudson attorneys Jeffery Anderson and Sheila Paul announced that they would be opening a branch office in Dresser. 30 years ago Oct. 17, 1990 â&#x20AC;˘ Millie Addy, Martha Schil-

lberg and Ethel Simenstad were honored for their years of involvement in the Osceola Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. The club recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. â&#x20AC;˘ Ladd Memorial Hospital announced that Bobbe Teigen was hired as the new administrator for the hospital and nursing home. â&#x20AC;˘ Marcia Zehm and Dale Dressel announced their engagement. A June 8 wedding was planned. â&#x20AC;˘ Eagle Scout Ron Wyman of Osceola received a $1000 scholarship at the Grand Eagle Reunion in St. Paul, Sept. 18. â&#x20AC;˘ Jason Viebrock won the intermediate division of the showmanship contest at the Red River Valley Fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Junior Hereford Show and Central Plains Steer Show. â&#x20AC;˘ Eighth graders and their teachers from St. Croix Falls Middle School recently spent a morning touring the Wisconsin State Capitol.

50 years ago Oct. 22, 1970 â&#x20AC;˘ Friday night the Osceola Chieftains football team took on the Unity Eagles and lost, 22-20. â&#x20AC;˘ The Korner, appropriately named for its location at the corner of Cascade Street and Second Avenue and owned and operated by Wayne and Patti Flickinger, opened for business last week Friday. â&#x20AC;˘ John Adam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Adam, and Bill Haase, son of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Haase, attended the National FFA Convention at Kansas City, Mo., last week. â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. and Mrs. Don Jasperson,Dan and Lana, visited for a few days recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peterson, Orland, Ind. â&#x20AC;˘ The Meritorious Service to 4-H Plaque was given to Lee Gunderson of the Bank of Osceola during National 4-H Week. â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Felling and family entertained for Sunday dinner and supper for the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bonneprise. â&#x20AC;˘ New faculty members for the Osceola School District are David Guzzo, Marie Chelmo, Virginia Lundby, Gayle Brecke, Art Ekern, Paulette Vilstrup, Sandra Clark, Ruth Otterdahl and Kathryn Johansen.

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10 years ago Oct. 20, 2010 â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola students selected to the Wisconsin State Music Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Honors Music Project were Rachel Mortel, Ellyn Swenson, Carolyn Willis, Erin Geddes, Natasha Meyer and Logan Roush. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola High School Homecoming royalty included Trevor Carlson, Bailey Ethier, Austin Memmer, Mac Larson, King Calvin Rodke and Queen Ariel Johnson, Matt Weber, Shelby Cutler, Mike Gaglio and Anna Traynor. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola High School sophomore Casey Danielson won the Division 2 State Golf Tournament last Tuesday. She shot six under par in the two-day event. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola boys soccer team won their second consecutive regional championship. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola volleyball won the Middle Border Conference title with a perfect 7-0 record. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola High School cross country runners Devon Rank, McKenzie Fortier and Roman Lowney earned all-conference status at the conference meet in Amery.

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Cancer is a dreaded word for anyone alive today. Every family seems to have someone being treated or has died from the big C. It’s scary, but there are a lot of tests that can be done to catch it and treat it at an early stage. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many women put off being tested during the pandemic. Don’t put that off any longer. Hospitals and clinics are now I encourage Columist open. you to get back on Gene Johnson schedule with the screening begini att age 40 ning 40. Men, it’s time to have a blood test to get a reading on your PSA if you are 40 or older. No man has to die from prostate cancer, but you can’t ignore it. Statistics show that if you are 50 years old, there is a 50% chance you will have it. If you are 60, there is a 60% chance, etc. Immunity is rare. Both Kathy and I are cancer survivors. We are very thankful for research and the treatments available here in the Midwest. That’s firsthand experience. Medical care also is required periodically in the area of dental and complete physical exams. Be alert to your family history and any symptoms you might be experienc-

he toes on my right foot squished together in ice-cold water on Saturday as I watched the featureless sunrise of a grey October morning. Wet feet are second only to sticky fingers when it comes to mild discomforts that can drive a person insane if left unattended, and I’d forgotten to bring an extra pair of socks. On top of that, the ducks were being frustratingly uncooperative. As is so often the case, they only made appearances when we were standing up to stretch our legs or pouring a cup of coffee with our shotguns out Columnist of arms reach. I’d written the morning off as a loss by 9 a.m., C.L. Sill although we did manage to scratch out one very lonely teal. Yet, the normally disconcerting feeling of wet feet combined with the disappointment of a slow morning was all but forgotten, and as the morning wore on I felt myself thinking less and less about duck hunting. You see, Saturday was my wedding day, and the morning duck trip was mostly just to kill time before the ceremony. I’d convinced myself over the course of the last four or five months that getting married wasn’t that big of a deal. Erin and I have been together for five years and have lived together almost all that time, so I didn’t think much would change. But as Saturday wore on and we got closer to the ceremony, I did feel different. People kept asking me if I was nervous — that couldn’t have been further from what I was feeling. I think if you’re nervous to marry your wife, maybe you shouldn’t get married. What I felt was a combination of excited anticipation about our future and a calm, introspective joy about our past. Erin is not a hunter, and she has zero interest in ever becoming one. She does enjoy fishing on occasion, but only if I put the worm on her hook for her. Her lack of interest in some of the things I love most might seem like a point of contention between us, but I find it to be one of our greatest strengths. She might not be interested in taking part, but she genuinely appreciates the things I’m passionate about, simply because I’m passionate about them. The fact that I spent the morning of my wedding in a duck blind speaks to her ability to understand these passions. I’ve always been blessed to have a lot of interests, and Erin has always accepted my need to explore them. The weight of my good fortune to find someone like Erin hit me full force on Saturday morning, and I knew then that no matter how long we’d been together, getting married was in fact a very big deal. The freedom Erin and I give each other in our relationship stems from a mutual respect for one another, and for ourselves. We love each other dearly, and that’s all there is to it. The simplicity of honest love is profound, and the love we share is wonderfully simple. I thought of that as I watched her come down the stairs on Saturday afternoon, my right foot still soaking wet in my dress shoes. I smiled, said “I do” when I was supposed to and knew I was marrying a wonderful person. C.L. Sill can be reached at thewingbeat@gmail. com or on Instagram @thewingbeat

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ing. From the old Farmer’s 2020 Almanac, compliments of Boys Town, comes a weather proverb for October: Much rain in October, much wind in December. For every fog in October, a snow in the winter. Full moon in October without frost, no frost until full moon in November. The fall and winter edition of the old Farmer’s Almanac tells us the origin of Halloween. As with many holidays, Halloween is rooted in our agricultural past, marking the end of harvest time and the beginning of the new year. The origin of Halloween and many of its customs can be traced to Samhain, an ancient pagan Celtic festival that is Gaelic for “summer’s end,” a day to bid goodbye to warmth and light. The ancient Celts believed that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead was at its thinnest during Samhain, thereby making it the ideal time to communicate with the deceased and to divine the future. Following the triumph of the Roman Empire over Celt-occupied lands in the 1st century A.D., the Romans combined many of the Celtic traditions, including Samhain, with their own. This day evolved into All Hallows’ Day or Allhallowmas, “hallow” meaning “to sanctify.” Be cautious if you are allowing your children to go trick-or- treating. Be sure they wear a protective

mask. Also, hand the children wrapped candy rather than having them reach into your container. The pandemic we are in with this dangerous virus means we need to continue healthy and safe practices. Use a mask whenever you are in public places or visiting with people where you don’t have open air and adequate space between you. Wash your hands often and have a safe work environment with good air flow, separation of work areas, avoid crowds and work from home whenever it’s possible. If driving with people in the car other than your family, have them wear a mask and crack open a couple windows. Choose restaurants that have adequate space between tables and good ventilation. More and more offices are putting in air exchange units with good filtering. Whenever possible, avoid meetings in person. Rather, use the phone, FaceTime or Zoom. If you have college kids and they test positive for the virus, have them quarantine at college. A good fall harvest of soybeans and corn is projected for our area of newspaper readers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. A good reason to be thankful. Thank you subscribers to this paper. Your support is more important than ever. Thank you to our loyal advertisers, too. Our staffs are working extra hard, too.

Th other th ffactt th Th W lf The thatt Thomas Wulf brings up that is extremely inappropriate is the false information, “Most of the black men killed by police had or were committing a crime...[and] ignored police commands.” This is simply untrue. The people remembered in the BLM movement are remembered because of their unnecessary deaths. People such as Stephon Clark, Alton Sterling, Trayvon Martin, and too many others to fit here have suffered because of an officer’s racist stereotype of a “violent criminal.” This town already has racist tendencies and mindsets; letters such as Wulf’s only encourage them. The BLM movement has a message of peace. Peace for the black families that have suffered, peace for the

bl k Americans A i th black thatt ffears ffor their lives in the presence of police, and peace for America as a whole. This town needs a message like the Black Lives Matter movement. The black community in Osceola needs to know that we have their backs. Wulf’s letter did not display anything but ignorance and hatred towards the black community here. I care about this town as much as the next person, and I want to see us grow into more understanding and empathetic people. We do not need messages like Wulf›s to represent our town.

TO THE EDITOR Truth T th matters tt I am a senior at the Osceola High School and I recently read the letter from Thomas Wulf, “Black Lives, All Lives Matter.” I have been closely following the Black Lives Matter movement over the past couple months. The facts Wulf brings to the table regarding black on black crime vs. police brutality are completely irrelevant to each other and should not be compared. The issue that BLM aims at is police brutality and the blatant racism in police forces. And while there are violent rioters existing, they are not associated or adopted by the movement. We do not condone this behavior.

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ic? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may find it troubling that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services does not name which schools have COVID-19 cases. Go to the agency’s Facility-Wide Public Health Investigations website and you’ll instead find aggregate numbers of case investigations for de-identified “educational facilities,” which cover daycare centers, schools, colleges and universities. The state knows the identities of schools, so why

conceal them? I asked DHS spokesperson Jennifer Miller, who said in an email that her agency defers to local authorities to “make the best decisions for their communities.” That means it reports outbreaks in schools the same way it reports outbreaks in most other facilities: as overall numbers by county or region. “We see no public health value in releasing the names of the school districts with active cases of COVID-19,” Miller wrote. That latter point surprised me. There is no public health value in knowing which schools have COVID-19 cases? Really? Then why do some school districts voluntarily disclose school-specific case data? Why does the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the state’s largest news organization, devote substantial time and SEE CASES, PAGE 8

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Healing for the body - healing for the soul BY DAVE ROSENOW TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Matthew 9:2 - People brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Take heart, son! Your sins are forgiven.” The miracle described in this Bible reading happened fairly early in Jesus’ public ministry. It didn’t take very long for people to realize that Jesus possessed the power to heal. Whenever He preached, people would bring their sick friends or loved ones to Jesus, with the hope that He would heal them, and very often He did. Our reading tells us about some men who brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus. But there was also another problem. When they reached the house where Jesus was, such a large crowd had surrounded Jesus that they couldn’t even get close to Him. While Matthew doesn’t mention it, the other Gospel writers tell us that these men wouldn’t be deterred. They took their friend up onto the roof of the house where Jesus was preaching, removed some of the roof tiles, and lowered their friend down right in front of Jesus. That’s when Jesus told him, “Take heart, son! Your sins

are forgiven.” Isn’t it interesting that before Jesus dealt with the man’s physical needs, He first dealt with his spiritual needs? Jesus took care of the man’s spiritual need by assuring the paralyzed man that his sins are forgiven, and then a little bit later, He also took care of his physical need for healing. Throughout His entire ministry Jesus always put a priority on healing the soul - taking care of the spiritual needs of people. As Christians, the priorities of Jesus should also be our priorities too. Certainly we’re supposed to take care of our physical health. If we need to see the eye doctor, or the dentist, or the family physician, or a cancer specialist, then we should go and get checked out - even if we’re afraid that we’re not going to like what they have to say. But it’s far more important that we never overlook our spiritual health. We need to keep our faith in Jesus as our Savior alive and strong, and we can do that by reading our Bibles at home, attending worship services, and receiving the Lord’s Supper often. May we continue to make use of these precious gifts from our gracious God, so that Jesus can constantly reassure us that our sins have been forgiven, and that no matter what we have to endure while we are here on the earth, we are in His loving care for all eternity.

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Helen Stepaniak was born to Leonard and Mathilda Potting, April 23, 1936, in Farmington. She died at home, April 9, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. S She was 83. She grew up on a farm w with nine brothers and six ssisters. She worked at West P Publishing where she met h her husband, John, whom sshe had been married to for 660 years. Helen had the wonderful g gift of making holidays a and birthdays special for tthe entire family. She was a tireless, loving, caring, ssacrificing, generous mom a and grandma. Her favorite tthing to do was to watch her k kids play in their sporting e events. And she was a good a athlete as well. She loved watching all ssports on TV and Wheel of F Fortune. She also enjoyed d doing word scrambles and w word find grids. Helen also lloved getting together with h her siblings in Wisconsin. N No matter how bad she was ffeeling, she would always be a at the front window waving goodbye to us. Everybody loved her “fat bars” that she would make for every occasion. Helen would sit at the kitchen table for hours and watch the birds at her feeders, especially her cardinals. She enjoyed going to Treasure Island Casino and losing at bingo. She is survived by John and eight children, Mark (Sylvia), Larry (Barb), Jim, Joe (Nancy), Denise (Craig), Michelle (Steve), Deanne and Brad (Loi). She was loved by her 16 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. The visitation will be at 10 a.m. and the funeral at 11 a.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in East Farmington on Oct. 24.

Esther Wolff of St. Croix Falls, formerly of Osceola, Anoka, Minn., and Jamestown, N.D., died Oct. 14, 2020, at the Comforts of Home Assisted Living in St. C Croix Falls. She was 95. Esther was born June 19, 1 1925, in McIntosh, N.D., to p parents John A. and Lydia ( (Schulz) Knopp. On Jan. 1 1959, she married her 17, h husband, Edwin Wolff, at t Seventh Day Adventist the C Church in Ellendale, N.D. Both she and Edwin w worked at the State Hospital i Jamestown, N.D. A few in y years after the birth of their o only child, Inez, they moved t Anoka, Minn. Esther to worked as a nurse’s aide, homemaker, housekeeper and nanny. She enjoyed spending her time with Seventh Day Adventist Church functions, attending musical performances that her husband played at and spending time with her two grandchildren. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Herbert, sisters Ella and Francis. She is survived by her daughter Inez (Jeff) Reardon, granddaughter, Lydia G. Reardon and grandson, Jacob L. Reardon. A visitation was held Oct. 16 followed by a prayer service. A graveside service was held Oct. 17 at the Ellendale City Cemetery in Ellendale, N.D., with Rev. Justin Brotzel officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. www.grandstrandfh.com

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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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Remember to vote Nov. 3 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Patty Schachtner Give a little background information about yourself, including age, hometown, education, job history and how long you’ve been in office (if you’ve been the incumbent) Age: 61 Hometown: Somerset Occupation: State Senator since 2018, and Chief Medical Examiner of St Croix County Education: Graduate Somerset High School, 1978; Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, EMS Adult Educator) Other civic engagement: Former Health Care Provider, Somerset High School; Medicolegal Death Investigator, St. Croix County; EMT, New Richmond Ambulance and Rescue; Town of Star Prairie Town Supervisor (2010—14); Board member of Turningpoint Wisconsin; Board Member of Somerset Community Food Pantry; Former Somerset School District School Board Member (2015—18); Member of Rotary Club of New Richmond; Member of Wisconsin Coroners and Medical Examiners Association; Former Member of Western Saddle Club Association; Former Member of St. Anne’s Parent Group; Member of St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice; Former President Championship Pulling Series; Former Director Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce; Co-founder Suicide Prevention Task Force of St. Croix County.

Rob Stafsholt Give a little background information about yourself, including age, hometown, education, job history and how long you’ve been in office (if you’ve been the incumbent). I am a proud lifelong resident of St. Croix County. I’ve helped run my family’s farm for over 25 years as a fourth generation farmer. I have a teenage daughter, Maggie, who works on the family farm and in the family business. I graduated from New Richmond High School and attended both UW-Eau Claire and UW-River Falls majoring in Business Administration and also Farm Management. I currently reside in New Richmond where I farm and am owner/operator of a small business. Since being elected to the State Assembly in November 2016, I have proudly served the people in the 29th Assembly District where I have been a leader on many issues facing Northwest Wisconsin.

What should be the state’s role in the recovery from a pandemic?

Why are your visions and plans for your District better than your opponent?

The state legislature needs to get to work to address this pandemic and support local governments in their work. I’ve heard time and again from school board members, town supervisors, and city council members, that they are swamped under the burden of this pandemic. They need Legislators to show up for work and take a vote to provide the funding, flexibility, and other resources they need to keep our communities afloat. We have to do more to support small businesses, stock food shelves, distribute PPE, and keep schools safe. I’ve been ready to come into work and vote on these bills since April, and now it’s up to the Legislative leadership to hold a session.

My top priorities include ensuring access to healthcare, supporting great public schools and tech programs, and keeping our water clean for generations to come. As a former EMT and healthcare provider, I know firsthand how important it is to have access to affordable, high quality care for every stage of life. I will continue fighting for the Medicaid expansion and coverage for pre-existing conditions. I will also keep reaching across the aisle as I have my entire career to bring more mental health resources to Northwestern Wisconsin. I have a proven record of showing up for the people of our community and I am looking forward to continuing to do so as Senator.

Outside of the pandemic, what are the challenges Wisconsin is facing in the next 5-10 years you would like to tackle? Access to healthcare, a strong educational infrastructure, reliable broadband, and clean water. These are issues that matter to communities here in western Wisconsin, and they are the issues that I’ve been working on for years. We have unique challenges here as a border community, and a diverse region of suburbs, college campuses, and rural, agricultural land. As your Senator, I’ve worked to address our needs by authoring legislation like the Interstate Medical Compact which helps ensure access to high quality healthcare providers on both sides of the border. I also authored legislation to support testing of rural wells because I believe that folks like me should have the same access to clean drinking water as those living in bigger cities. I’ve been putting western Wisconsin’s issues first since I was elected, and I’m not going to stop now.

What should be the state’s role in the recovery from a pandemic?

Why are your visions and plans for your District better than your opponent?

Outside of the pandemic, what are the challenges Wisconsin is facing in the next 5-10 years you would like to tackle?

COVID-19 has posed a unique challenge to both our healthcare system and our social safety net. In the COVID relief bill I voted for earlier this year, we guaranteed cost-free testing for everyone and ensured that a COVID-19 diagnosis wouldn’t stop individuals from getting health insurance. One thing our government must do better is handling unemployment claims at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. People who were without work due to no fault of their own have waited months to receive their unemployment. Sadly, the Governor has largely ignored the cries for help from those still waiting on their unemployment. The calls I’m getting are tough to hear and there’s no good explanation as to why their UI is being held up. This issue must be immediately dealt with.

I love our area. My family has called Western Wisconsin home for four generations. Now I want to continue to give back by serving the people of the 10th district. As a father, farmer and small businessman, I understand the challenges hard-working families are facing. That is why I’m running for State Senate. I am committed to delivering a bright future for all our families. I believe that together we can protect our communities, safely rebuild and move our economy forward, and secure our future. I’ve worked across the aisle to deliver common sense reforms and pass legislation under both a Republican and Democratic Governor. I want to build on these successes and continue to work on behalf of the people of the 10th district.

Healthcare, we need to ensure access to high quality, affordable healthcare right here in northwestern Wisconsin. Expanding mental health services, I worked with my colleagues to include over $15 million in the state budget for a crisis center in our area. This would keep those needing mental health services closer to home and their families. While Governor Evers unfortunately redirected these funds to Madison, I will continue to work with my colleagues and the Governor to ensure our communities get the support they need. We also need to make sure we cover people with pre-existing conditions. I’ve voted to cover those individuals and will continue to do so. Broadband expansion has never been more important. Whether you are a student, a small business, or simply trying to maintain contact with family and friends; access to the internet is important. This past session I voted for $44 million in rural broadband expansion. I’ve worked to bring the State Broadband Director to Assembly District 29 to work with the local communities on applying for broadband grants. Again, I want to continue to build on the successes we’ve had and ensure Northwestern WI see’s their fair share of these resources.

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resources to independently tracking cases in schools around the state and posting that data online? Why do some other states, including Minnesota, New York, Idaho and Tennessee, centrally report cases in their school systems? All of these players recognize the obvious value in knowing which schools have COVID-19 cases. To be fair, DHS has deployed robust tools to help the public and press track the general spread and severity of

COVID-19. Data pages on the agency’s website show the number of confirmed cases and the trajectory of those cases over time. The site also shows regional hospitalization rates, including the number of ICU beds and ventilators in use. But the state’s refusal to identify specific schools with COVID-19 cases suggests a more pernicious problem: that officials don’t trust parents and students to have easy public access to information that could put schools or administrators in a negative light.

On April 29, in the early weeks of the pandemic, DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm touted the availability of outbreak information on the agency’s website, writing in a press release: “Data are one of our most critical tools to better understand and fight COVID-19. It is important that we share this information with the public so they understand how we are making decisions about our response to COVID-19, as well as better understand how this virus is impacting different areas of Wisconsin.”

I couldn’t agree more. Palm should follow through by posting on the DHS website the names of all schools with COVID-19 cases and the severity of such cases. Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (wisfoic.org), a group dedicated to open government. Council member Jonathan Anderson is a former Wisconsin journalist and current Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota.

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Remember to vote Nov. 3 28TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Gae Magniﬁci (R-Incumbent) Give a little background information about yourself, including age, hometown, education, job history and how long you’ve been in office. Magnifici was born and raised on a farm near Deronda and went on to graduate from Amery High School. She received a degree in Applied Science from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Ill., in 1982 and went on to work as a registered nurse. Currently, Gae lives outside Dresser with her husband, Tom, where they own a small business together.

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What should be the state’s role in the recovery from a pandemic? I am a strong believer in personal responsibility. We can all do our part in washing our hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask when appropriate. It is up to all of us to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. This does not, however mean that we should be shutting our state down and picking winners and losers. State government should not be deciding which businesses can open their doors and attempt to survive while Mom & Pop shops are on the verge of shutting their doors forever.

Why are your visions and plans for your District better than your opponent? I was born and raised in Polk County. I know what the people of this area want and expect out of their state government. If you sit down and talk to real people in the communities of the 28th District, most of them will simply tell you that they just want the government to stay out of their lives and leave them alone. I get that. They don’t mean it in a derogatory way – they just want to go to work, feed their families, and not be told by government how to live their lives. In the Assembly, I carry that flag for my constituents by making sure that taxes are low, our spending is not out of control, and

Outside of the pandemic, what are the challenges Wisconsin is facing in the next 5-10 years you would like to tackle? Wisconsin is still a high tax state. Over the past decade, under Republican leadership, we have started to turn the tide. Wisconsin has gone from one of the worst states to start a business in the country to one of the best. Pre-COVID, our unemployment was the lowest it had ever been and the economy was booming. That didn’t just magically happen. That was a result of hard work by our Legislature and Governor to transform Wisconsin into a business friendly climate. But, there is more work to be done. I think we can work to lower the tax burden on families and businesses. The lower taxes

are, the more businesses want to move here and the better off we are. Another thing that I believe is a growing problem is access to rural broadband. As we have seen very recently now that more and more people are working and being educated from home, the need to be connected is now more important than ever. In the 2020-2021 biennial budget, we allocated $44 million to expanding broadband access. This is the largest investment into broadband in state history. While that is impressive and is heading in the right direction, it simply isn’t enough

What should be the state’s role in the recovery from a pandemic?

Why are your visions and plans for your District better than your opponent?

Outside of the pandemic, what are the challenges Wisconsin is facing in the next 5-10 years you would like to tackle?

Our first priority is to get the Covid virus contained, and stop the spread. Economists and Fortune 500 companies agree that there is no return to normal until we get a handle on the virus in every part of the state. We must also try to keep our schools open safely in order to rebuild the economy. Priorities include fixing our outdated unemployment system and making sure everyone receives the benefits they are entitled to. The state can help small businesses, including bars and restaurants, survive reduced business and the economic downturn that has changed the way we do business in unexpected ways. We can help our schools to safely meet the needs of all students. We should make sure our rural hospitals have the funding they need, and expand Badgercare and open a Public Option so the many people who lost their employer health insurance can afford health care coverage. I do not want to raise taxes on the middle class, especially during an economic downturn. Instead, extra revenue can come from making sure corporations and high earners are paying their fair share of taxes and taking the federal Medicaid expansion money. We need to bring in other revenue sources, and make cuts where we can to pay for these things.

My goal is to represent everyone in this district, and to be a strong, effective voice for rural Wisconsin when I am down in Madison. My opponent voted along party lines, with her boss, Speaker Robin Vos 100% of the time this past session. I plan to be a much more independent voice, who votes for our district. I’ll listen to our community - health department officials, small business owners, parents and teachers, etc., because we need to work together to move forward. For me, protecting people with pre-existing conditions and making healthcare affordable is personal. I’m a 14-year cancer survivor, a mom, and own a small business with my husband, so I buy our own insurance. I am just as tired of high deductibles, out of control prescription drug prices, and rising premiums as you are.

We need a dedicated source for Transportation and Road funding, so counties and municipalities can plan for road maintenance and repair. Our schools need funding for Special Education increased to the 60% that the Governor requested. I will ensure that our rural schools get their fair share of education funding. Our kids deserve more mental health counselors in our schools, and more career counseling so we can do a better job directing students to tech and trade schools and other high paying career options that don’t require a 4 year degree. We must tackle the addiction problem, which starts with strong families, education, and jobs. But we also need to ensure that people in NW Wisconsin can get the treatment they need. Keeping our water, air, and other natural resources clean, making our legislative maps fair and competitive, and making sure workers earn a livable wage are also things Wisconsin needs to address. We need to invest in high speed broadband, and retain and attract small businesses, including helping our family farmers get a fair price and stay competitive and viable.

(D-Challenger) Give a little background information about yourself, including age, hometown, education, job history and how long you’ve been in office. Butler, who graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa, moved to Balsam Lake with her husband and children in 2001. Butler’s husband David and his family have been coming to Half Moon Lake since the 1930s and he runs their family business in Milltown. Butler reports having worked for almost two decades as a television and video producer for Twin Cities Public Television, The Discovery Channel, a national gardening club and local TV stations.

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resigned to become a full-time officer with the New Richmond Police Department. He was happy to announce Amanda Alberts and Brad Peters, the two newest part-time officers will wrap up their field training this month. Other highlights during Pedrys’ report include 12 police arrests (three felonies and nine misdemeanors) for September along with 14 traffic citations being issued. Pedrys also concluded his report by stating Osceola Police will not host Community Coffee semimonthly this fall as originally planned because of COVID-19.

Operator Licenses Three operator licenses were on the agenda for approval. Two – Ryan Steffen for Cascade BP and Melanie Beam for Tippy Canoe’s – were quickly approved. The third – Crystal Cook for Mini Mart – wasn’t as documents provided to the Board showed she was convicted of OWI twice along with possession of amphetamines and disorderly conducts. That information caused trustee Bradley Lutz to ask for Cook or a Mini Mart representative to appear at the next Board meeting to explain. The

rest of his fellow board members agreed. Poll Workers The Board approved the poll workers for the Nov. 3 election: Benjamin Krumenauer, Jennifer Roytek, Carie Krentz, Kyle Weaver, Anne Miller, Darlene Blair, Debra Rose, Brooke Kulzer, Roger Allrich, Linda Cox, Margaret McCurdy, Carol Otto and Cheryl Hustad-Anderson. Staff Reports Todd Waters, Public Works Coordinator and Rick Caruso, Utilities Coordinator reports Fall HVAC maintenance has been performed including

replacing filters and removing drain piping for the winter season. The downtown area and parks are still seeing increased pedestrian traffic. In addition, right of way clearing operations continue including Ridge Road, Cascade Street and 8th Avenue The Osceola Fire Department made seven runs in September. Five were within the Village. Three of those seven were for alarm calls and two were for lift assist. Wilberg Library Director Shelby Friendshuh stated they’ve seen a slight decline in appointments, likely due to schools starting up again. At

the same, the curbside pickup window has increased. Other Action Approval was granted to extend the contract with Appraisal Services and Data Processing Systems for the next three years. The contract will increase by $700 over those three years with the Village paying $11,900 in 2021 to $12, 600 in 2023. The following were named to the Room Tax Commission: Andrew Carlson, Mike Malik, Jessica Robinson and Ben Brunner.

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Remember to vote Nov. 3 DISTRICT 7 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tiffany did not respond to the Sun’s questionnaire. This information has been taken from the Tiffany campaign website.

Tom Tiffany R-Minocqua (incumbent) Tiffany stands with President Trump. He d was with him in 2016 and will continue to work with Trump. He is also dedicated to reducing the national debt and getting spending

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under control. On agriculture: “Tom will take his work ethic, learned on the farm, to Washington to champion free and fair trade deals. He’ll work so there are fewer government regulations so all Wisconsin farms can succeed.” On second amendment: “A proud National Rifle Association lifetime member with an A+ rating, Tom helped pass both concealed carry and Castle Doctrine in his first term. When Governor Evers proposed restricting people’s 2nd Amendment rights, Tom stepped forward and stopped Evers’ gun-grabbing efforts.” Pro life: “(Tom) is proud to be pro-life

and to support President Trump as he works to protect the unborn.” On healthcare: “With more choice, competition, and transparency, Americans will get better access to health care at lower costs.” On draining the swamp, “In Congress, (Tiffany will) fight for your property rights against the bureaucrats in the swamp. He’ll work to give more power to the people by cutting red tape.” On the economy: “He used that small business experience to help more Wisconsinites find work than ever before in our state’s history. In Congress, Tom will work with President Trump to en-

sure America keeps good, family-supporting jobs.” On gray wolf: “For years, Tom has been one of the leading voices in Wisconsin working to have the federal government remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. Wisconsin should be able to manage its wolf population on its own.” On securing the southern border: “First and foremost, America needs to build a wall to secure our southern border. Then, there can be a broader discussion about ending chain migration and a merit-based immigration process.”

What is the role of the federal government during a global pandemic?

Do you support another round of stimulus checks for Americans? Why or Why not?

How will you represent Northern Wisconsin in Washington D.C.?

The federal government must take greater action to protect people during this pandemic. We need more PPE for front line workers, increased testing that is free and accessible, hazard pay for essential workers, extended unemployment benefits for workers who have lost income due to the pandemic, and support for small businesses and family farmers so they can stay afloat during this pandemic.

I support another round of stimulus checks for people whose livelihood has been impacted as a result of the pandemic and they need extra support to make it through. We must look out for one another during this pandemic. No one should go bankrupt or lose their home as a result of this avoidable pandemic.

I’ve been a hard worker my whole life and will work hard for the people of Wisconsin in Congress, whether you vote for me or not. My votes will actually represent the desires and needs of the people here. I will fight for pandemic relief efforts, accessible and affordable health care, protection for preexisting conditions, protection for your hard-earned social security, fully funded USPS, help for our family farmers, environmental protections and rural broadband expansion.

(D-Wausau) Zunker serves on the Wausau school board and serves as an associate justice on the HoChunk Supreme Court.

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year data. The private school choice and independent charter school programs are funded based on current year data. The department is required by state law to release the certified aid figures by Oct. 15 of each year. The general school aid amounts for school districts are calculated using student counts and year-end financial data from the previous school year (2019-20). This finalized data replaces preliminary aid estimates released in July. Independent charter and private school choice enrollment counts come from schools’ reporting the number of students enrolled on the third Friday of September 2020. General school aids The 2019-2021 state biennial budget increased funding for general school aids for the 2020-21 school year by 3.5 percent ($163.5 million) to a total of $4.90 billion. Statewide, the majority of general school aids is equalization aid. Equalization aid is distributed according to a formula designed to help Wisconsin communities provide public education despite local differences in property wealth. The formula considers school district expenditures, property values, and resident student counts

(called “membership”). The other, smaller elements of general school aids are integration aid (or “Chapter 220” aid) and special adjustment aid. The latter, also known as “hold harmless” aid, generally prevents districts from seeing more than a 15 percent reduction in aid from one year to the next, and will go to 49 districts this year. Aid varies widely by district based on the equalization formula. Of 421 districts, 297 will receive more aid than last year (71 percent); 119 will receive less (28 percent). Aid amounts for each school district can be found on the department’s School Financial Services website, both alphabetically and by percent change. General school aids are paid in five installments during the school year and following summer. List of Middle Border Conference schools plus St. Croix Falls. Amery Bldwn/WV Ellsworth New Richmond Osceola Prescott St. Croix Central St. Croix Falls Somerset

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2020-2021 Aid

$9,671,567 $12,031,692 $10,193,425 $23,787,773 $10,171,955 $8,408,176 $11,781,399 $5,788,805 $9,323,077

$9,492,360 $12,170,430 $10,749,047 $25,529,815 $10,276,193 $8,431,834 $12,091,531 $6,270,979 $9,583,788

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speed limit as low as possible according to Chairman Doug Schmidt, who also made it clear that, “the town cannot approve the [re-zoning]… Even if we say that we don’t have a problem with it that does not meet approval. All that means is that it goes to the county, and the county would then address the [rezoning.]” Concerns of neighboring properties reflected the same issues with the safety of event goers who might turn around in their driveways. One landowner on 120th spoke up about the issue saying that, “I’m sure as others will attest to, every day there’s got to be multiple vehicles turning around in my driveway and neighboring driveways because they miss the turn to go to the winery. Now they›re going to come to an event center where they can’t see it coming from the south or the north. The volume of traffic on 120th is out of control and it’s only a matter of time before someone gets T-boned, or runs into the pond, or we’re going to have another kid hit.” Similar concerns were raised by other attending Osceola residents also raising issues of noise and light pollution, lack of barriers between adjacent properties and others. Despite those concerns, however, the board approved the re-zoning request with two “yes” votes from supervisor Brandon Whittaker and Chairman Schmidt, and one “no” from supervisor Mike Wallis. The request will then be submitted to the county for further action.

Other Business • A letter from a constituent was read anonymously regarding increased concerns for COVID-19 mask protocol at monthly board meetings. The letter addressed the lack of attendees wearing masks during the monthly meetings. Chairman Schmidt stated, “If you were to come up to me and say, ‘I refuse to wear a mask,’ you know what your legal rights are. However, we have tried for the last couple of months to express our concerns that you please practice social distancing if possible, and to wear a mask if at all possible.” Nearly all attendees at the Oct. 6 meeting were wearing masks. • The board swore in Kyle Teig as the new town clerk. “This is my first clerk position,” said Teig. “I was a manager of a few different businesses, so I believe I can catch on quickly… If you ever need anything, I’m always happy to help.” • This will be that last year that Osceola Township will be using its current tabulator for the upcoming presidential election. Because the state will not support the existing tabulator’s technology, the board will be purchasing a new tabulator that will likely be covered by a $7500 grant that has been submitted by the township, but has not yet been approved. • The board’s budget workshop was set for Oct. 14. • The board’s November meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10 from the original Nov. 4 date to avoid any difficulties due to the upcoming presidential election.

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Nation marks Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Locals on guard to protect St. Croix River The St. Croix River, treasured for its natural features, cultural significance, and exceptional fishing and boating, is heralded by officials in Wisconsin and Minnesota as a shining example of successful water protection with one warning: don’t stop now. The St. Croix is among the nation’s first rivers designated for protection under the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and today 90 percent of its wetlands in the northern areas of the Minnesota portion remain untouched. Two new reports by the St. Croix River Association (SCRA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) summarize water quality, the health of fish and bugs, and strategies for continued protection. The reports are released as the nation marks the October anniversary of the landmark Wild and Scenic River legislation. They illustrate a need to protect against increasing development that could endanger the St. Croix River, which forms the Minnesota-Wisconsin border and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people each year. Both reports call on local, state, and national partners to continue working to preserve natural features to guard against climate change. They also call for reductions in the levels of phosphorus that promote algae growth, which can harm fish and hinder recreation. They also note that while still relatively low, levels of chloride — which can harm freshwater fish and other species — are increasing in the river. “We are blessed with a truly special wild and scenic river, a generally healthy and intact riverine system seldom seen elsewhere. But the river is vulnerable,” says Deb Ryun, SCRA Executive Director. “From preventing the spread of invasive species to being mindful of

everyday actions on water quality, everyone can do something to help preserve the St. Croix.” The SCRA’s State of the St. Croix River report describes the river’s special features: A significant stand of wild rice remains below Upper St. Croix Lake, with smaller patches found along other sections of the river. Wild rice is a culturally important food for Indigenous communities in both states. Unlike most rivers of this size, the St. Croix continues to support a thriving mussel population: 41 different types of mussels live in the river, and five are federally listed. Native mussels are threatened by the zebra mussel, an invasive species that attaches to other mussels, preventing them from breathing, eating, and reproducing. Numerous invasive species threaten the river’s native plants and wildlife, including yellow iris, purple loosestrife, and Asian carp. The MPCA’s report, The St. Croix River: Study of the River’s Health, assesses the river’s water quality compared to Minnesota’s water quality standards, from the point where the river enters Minnesota to its confluence with the Mississippi River. The agency found that the river meets standards for aquatic life and recreation — such as fish and swimming — except the stretch from the Taylor Falls dam through Lake St. Croix, which suffers from excess phosphorus and algae growth at times. This part of the river is on Minnesota’s impaired waters list. The MPCA report notes: Phosphorus concentrations are decreasing, according to long-term monitoring by the Metropolitan Council, evidence that strategies such as fertilizer management and wastewater treatment are working. Fish and bugs are in excellent to good condition: MPCA scientists found 63 fish species while sampling, including four considered

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required in-person field day will also be available. Additionally, the mentored hunt program is available as an option for those who have not received hunter education certification. This program, which has been available for over ten years, helps break down hunter education certification barriers for all ages. Anyone can obtain a mentored-only hunting license and hunt without first completing a hunter education course through mentored hunting. They must be accompanied by a licensed hunter (mentor), hunt within arm’s reach of the mentor and follow other rules. This one-on-one mentoring opportunity gives first-time hunters a chance to try hunting and enables veteran hunters to pass on their passion for the outdoors. To learn more about DNR safety programs for other outdoor activities, visit the DNR’s website, dnr.wisconsin.gov.

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Early warning signs for breast cancer Breast cancer affects millions of women across the globe every year. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, affecting 2.1 million women each year. As daunting as that may seem, the WHO also notes that early diagnosis can greatly reduce a woman’s risk of dying from breast cancer. Women can be proactive in the fight against breast cancer by learning to identify early warning signs of the disease. The nonprofit breast cancer advocacy organization Susan G. Komen® notes that the warning signs for breast cancer are not the same for all women, but the most common signs include a change in the look or feel of the breast or a change in the look or feel of the nipple. A discharge from the nipple is another common warning sign of breast cancer. Physical changes in the breast can vary, but Susan G. Komen® advises women who notice these changes to bring them to the attention of their physicians immediately: • Lump, hard knot or thickening inside of the breast or underarm area • Change in the size or shape of the breast • Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast • Dimpling or puckering of the skin Women with breast cancer also may notice physical changes in their nipples, including: • Itchy, scaly sore or rash on

the nipple • Pulling in of the nipple or other parts of the breast It’s important that women recognize that physical changes in their breasts are not necessarily indicative of breast cancer. In fact, the American Breast Cancer Foundation notes that not all lumps in the breast cause cancer and that many such lumps are benign. Fibroadenomas and intraductal papillomas are examples of benign lumps, though it’s important to note that even benign conditions such as these may put women at greater risk of developing breast cancer. Susan G. Komen® notes that breast tissue naturally has a lumpy texture. If lumpiness can be felt throughout the breast and it feels like your other breast, then it’s likely that this is just the normal texture of your breasts. However, women concerned by a lump or lumpy texture are urged to discuss those concerns with their physicians immediately. Discharge from the nipple is another potential sign of breast cancer, but Susan G. Komen® notes that such discharge is rarely a sign of cancer. Discharges that occur without squeezing the nipple, occur in only one breast or are bloody or clear are potentially indicative of more serious conditions, including breast cancer. Breast cancer is a formidable foe. But women who arm themselves with knowledge of the disease, including its early warning signs, are in better position to overcome it.

The risk factors for breast cancer No two women are the same. But when it comes to breast cancer, women from all walks of life share various risk factors for a disease that the World Health Organization indicates is the most frequent cancer among women. Risk factors are anything that affects the likelihood that individuals will get a certain disease. In regard to breast cancer, the American Breast Cancer Foundation notes that various factors, some that result from lifestyle choices and others that are not changeable, can increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Recognizing these risk factors can help women make any necessary changes and even highlight the importance of routine cancer screenings that can detect the presence of the disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. Lifestyle-related risk factors The ABCF notes that certain habits or behaviors can increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. But the good news is that women who understand the link between certain habits or behaviors and breast cancer can avoid those behaviors to decrease their risk of developing the disease. According to Breastcancer.org, the following are some habits, behaviors or lifestyle choices that can increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. • Alcohol consumption: Breastcancer.org notes that researchers have uncovered links between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. One study found that women who

consume three alcoholic beverages per week have a 15 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don’t drink at all. And while research into the connection is limited, a 2009 study found a link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer recurrence. • Sedentary lifestyle: Exercise consumes and controls blood sugar and limits blood levels of insulin growth factor. That’s an important connection, as insulin growth factor can affect how breast cells grow and behave. A sedentary lifestyle also can increase a woman’s risk of being obese, which the ABCF notes is a risk factor for breast cancer among postmenopausal women. • Smoking: Smoking has long been linked to cancer, and Breastcancer.org notes that smoking has been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in younger, premenopausal women. Unchangeable risk factors Unfortunately, many risk

factors for breast cancer are beyond women’s control. For example, the ABCF notes that roughly two out of three invasive breast cancers occur in women age 55 and older. Women cannot change their ages, but recognizing the link between age and breast cancer risk is important, as such a recognition may compel more women 55 and older to prioritize cancer screening. Gender and family history are two additional unchangeable risk factors for breast cancer. Women are much more likely to get breast cancer than men. In addition, Breastcancer.org notes that between 5 and 10 percent of breast cancers are believed to be caused by abnormal genes that are passed from parent to child. Women are not helpless in the fight against breast cancer. Knowledge of breast cancer, including its various risk factors, is a great weapon against it as women look to reduce their risk of developing the disease.

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During the Oct. 5 meeting, Dresser’s board of trustees voted to replace their annual holiday open house with a holiday newsletter in lieu of COVID-19 concerns. Also on the agenda were updates on the Hwy. 35 project and upcoming election among other topics. “We can’t, or shouldn’t, have the holiday open house, so I thought this was awesome,” said village president Bryan Raddatz on the idea of sending Dresser resident a holiday newsletter. “We’ll send out a letter telling residents what we’ve done in the last year. There are a lot of positive improvements other than raising the water bill or raising the sewer bill. There are a lot of things,

‘I think it really gave a whole new face to this village. It really looks sharp.’ Bryan Raddatz Dresser Village President with the annual mailing in December with the Christmas tree removal letters. The board also commented on the recent Highway 35 project largely as a success for the village overall. “I think it really gave a whole new

face to this village,” said Raddatz. “It really looks sharp.” The project started in September repaved and repainted Highway 35 through the village and added a center turn lane throughout. The trustees noted that this not only made the village look more current, but will also decrease the likelihood of accidents due to the added turn lane that was previously absent. The board briefly discussed masks, social distancing, and COVID-19 in terms of upcoming monthly meetings. In order to comply with social distancing and wearing masks, the board decided to hold all future monthly meetings at the community center instead of the town hall without a definitive end date to give individuals the ability to socially distance and wear masks while

attending. The board also discussed the issue of having the regular Nov. 2 meeting and its proximity to the Nov. 3 election. In order to stay within village mandates, the board decided to move the Nov. 2 meeting to Oct. 28 and call it a special meeting in regards to the upcoming election. The general election will be held at the Village of Dresser Community Center on Nov. 3. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Those who still need to register to vote, or would request an absentee ballot can contact the village office at www.villageofdresser.com or visit myvote.wi.gov.

Grant awarded to address Alzheimer’s Disease

Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers announced the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of 15 public health programs across the country to be awarded the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Disease grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). DHS will use the grant funding to fulfill the aim of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Disease Act to develop and enhance public health strategies for risk prevention, timely diagnosis, disease management and caregiver support. DHS will partner with organizations that represent numerous

arms of public health to make enhancements to existing systems and create new infrastructure to support people living with dementia and their family caregivers. Strategies outlined in the grant project are intended to provide individuals with methods to lower their risk of developing dementia, improve access to timely and appropriate diagnosis, enhance management of coexisting medical conditions and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations. Additional grant partners include the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging,

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Chieftain girls capture MBC cross country title BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain cross country team has been running against Middle Border conference teams all fall. With the pandemic upon us the team’s schedules were confined and travel to meets out of the area was restricted. All season long the Osceola girls were able to hold off a solid St. Croix Central team during the ‘practice’ meets. The New Richmond Tigers did the same to the Osceola boys keeping the Chieftains at arm’s length during the pre-conference meets. Last week the teams finally raced for the MBC title in Amery. Both the girls’ and boys’ races held true to form with Osceola placing first in the girls’ race ahead of second place SCC with the boys finishing second to New Richmond. “How do I sum up all the greatness from one race,” Osceola Coach Rachael Robinson asked herself? “The girls’ team defended their Middle Border conference championship. Rachel Ulrich captured the individual conference championship for the second year in a row. We had four girls and four boys make the all-conference team. The boys JV team beat New Richmond for the first time all season and Carver Lundholm was the JV boys champ.”

Ulrich’s first place overall finish was a great start to the team championship but to earn the title the entire squad had to be at their best, and they were. Senior Lauren Ellefson placed fifth overall with classmate Alli Fogelberg finishing eighth to help the team to the title. “Each member of the team puts in a tremendous amount of work to achieve the success that Osceola has,” Fogelberg said. ”Whether just at practice or competing at a meet, the team has to be determined and prepared to put our best effort out there.” Freshman Merri Johnson continues to impress this season with a 13th place finish. Ulrich, Ellefson, Fogelberg and Johnson all earned all-conference recognition for their performances. Chloe Backlund (15th overall) and Adelyn Ellefson (16th) were the fifth and sixth Chieftains to finish respectively just missing the all-conference team by six seconds. Arieana Hayton (31st) completed the stellar Chieftain effort as Osceola’s seventh runner. “Winning the conference meet two years in a row is truly a testament to the dedication of our team,” Lauren Ellefson said. “After lots of training it’s exciting to see our hard work pay off.” SEE OHS CC, PAGE 17

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Arieana Hayton was the seventh runner for the MBC champion Osceola. The Chieftains won the conference for the second year in a row.

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Jacob Hall and Brayden Bradway cross the bridge and head for home at the MBC meet in Amery. The Chieftain boys placed second.

Osceola holds off pesky Cardinal team BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

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Junior Mallory Johnson has been tough at the net for the Osceola Chieftains this season. OHS begins Regional play this week coming in as a 1-seed.

Girls earn top seed for Regional tournament BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The Osceola Chieftain volleyball team started the season with several wins with many of them going five sets before a winner was determined. As the season wore on the Chieftains stumbled a few times in the Middle Border conference but still was impressive SEE OHS VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 17

Wins have been hard to come by in recent years for the Prescott Cardinal football team. The last time that they had a winning record in the Middle Border conference was in 2013 when they were 4-3. The previous four seasons of MBC play Prescott has gone 3-25. Those years are in the past. In the ‘Fall Sports Preview’ paper Osceola Coach Scott Newton mentioned that Prescott returned many players from last year and that they had a great mix of size and speed and they had a new coach, former Osceola assistant Jordan Hansen. Prescott was just coming off of a 49-6 win over Altoona in a non-conference matchup when the Chieftains came visiting. Osceola saw some of that size and speed from Prescott early on in the game as the Cardinals scored twice from long range in the first quarter on runs of 81 and 85 yards. Although the Chieftains never trailed in the game things were not comfortable for Osceola until very late in the contest. “I thought we played very physical football,”

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Senior Blake Jordan and his Chieftain teammates left Prescott with a 26-13 decision over the Cardinals in MBC play. Osceola will host St. Croix Central this Friday.

Osceola Coach Scott Newton said. “Traveling to Prescott is never easy. Once we settled in we played great defense and created turnovers.” It didn’t take long for Osceola to get their offense moving. After receiving the opening kickoff the Chieftains marched 53 yards in seven plays with Nick Carlson hitting pay dirt from four yards out to open up a 6-0 lead.

Prescott immediately showed off their speed on their first drive and tied the game on an 81 yard burst by Aiden Russell on their second play from scrimmage. Osceola regained the lead with another good TD march of nine running plays for 80 yards with Carlson getting his second of three touchdowns on a one yard blast. Carlson also had runs of 12 and

24 yards on the drive and Lucas Sedivy added another for 15. Once again the Cardinals quickly responded. After losing 14 yards on their first two running plays of the drive they hit the end zone with a long run of 85 yards by quarterback Grant Stanton on the last playoff the first quarter to knot things up at 13 points each. SEE OHS FOOTBALL, PAGE 17

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Chieftains win one, lose one and tie one in soccer play last week BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

The St. Croix Central Panthers joined the Middle Border conference for soccer this season. Not surprising, they are finding things in the new conference a little intimidating. They finished the season with a 0-10 record but came close to getting a ‘W’ a few times during their inaugural season in the MBC. One thing can be sure for the Panthers is that they saw enough of Osceola’s number 7, Sean Archibald, to last a lifetime, The first time Osceola and SCC met the Chieftains carried a narrow 3-1 lead into intermission before OHS filled the nets in the second half and came away with an 8-3 win. Archibald scored all eight goals for Osceola in that game which tied a State record for goals in a game. Fast forward to last week when the Panthers visited Osceola for a return match and once again it was close at halftime with the Chieftains clinging to a 1-0 lead. Once again Osceola got hot in the second half pouring in four goals to win it 5-0. Once again Archibald scored all five Chieftain goals in the game making it a total of 13 against St. Croix Central for the year. Davin Lindh stopped all four shots that came at him as the keeper for Osceola in a complete Chieftain victory. “The Osceola soccer team was ready,” Osceola junior Houghton Jaegar said. “We discussed before the game

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Osceola’s Kiefer Ascheman battles for control of the ball against Somerset. Osceola ﬁnished their regular season last week with a win a tie and a loss and begin Regional play this week.

a mentality; that to win we must believe we can, and regardless of the score, play at 100 percent effort, mentally and physically. Our team was at its best in weeks, after finally having all our players healthy. A coordinated effort on offense and defense led to the 5-0 win against SCC.” Two nights before their win against SCC Osceola traveled to Baldwin to take on the Baldwin-Woodville

Boundary Water Brookies y paddle cut through the water like a sharp knife pushing the light Kevlar canoe along at a brisk pace. A strong south wind caught my back like a sail and tried to lift off my cap with each stroke. I was following my friend Eric Duffy and his 11 year old son Max in their 3 man canoe. Eric asked me to come along and be a spare tire in case of an emergency. “If something would happen to me I don’t want Max to end up bird food or bear bait.” Eric’s brother in law John Kadlec was on his first trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Columnist BWCA, as we paddled downhill Jim Bennett with the wind. Eric had been waiting to take Max along on this trip for three years but poor weather

Blackhawks. After a scoreless first half both teams netted a pair of goals after the break to end in a 2-2- stalemate. Archibald netted one of the Chieftain goals and Jack Bailargeon got the other. Cole Klein and Cole Rossini both tallied assists for Osceola. Osceola began their week with a home game against the Somerset Spartans. Somerset roared to a 6-0 lead by halftime. Things settled down for the Chieftains

after the break with each team scoring a goal. Archibald netted the Chieftain goal with Klein getting the assist. Osceola earned the four seed for the upcoming Regional tournament and will began play against the fifth seeded Amery Warriors. The game was played on Oct. 20. The winner of that game will travel to Rice Lake to take on the top seeded Warriors on Oct. 24.

had denied him the perfect trip weather we had this year. I was happy to go along and be the spare tire but as Usual Eric had sweetened the pot talking about big Brook Trout! He had shown me pictures of big male brook trout with hooked jaws or kypes as well as fat female’s fish all in brilliant fall spawning colors. We paddled through scenery off a post card until we hit the shoreline for one short portage to the only campsite on Eric’s secret brook trout lake. Eric knows much of the BWCA like the back of his hand; his family has a cabin across the road from the BWCA. It’s his love of fishing and all things wild and free that propel him along. Setting up camp was smooth as silk. The fishing was all I could have asked for. Not only was the lake loaded with brook trout but their fight SEE BENNETT, PAGE 20

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Oct. 23/24 WIAA Sectionals at Rice Lake. Chieftain Cross Country Summary Middle Border Conference Championship at Amery, Wisconsin Oct. 13, 2020 Team Standings – (girls 5,000 meters) 1) Osceola 42 2) St. Croix Central 53 3) New Richmond 76 4) Amery 114 5) Baldwin-Woodville 123 6) Ellsworth 126 7) Prescott 168 Somerset; Incomplete Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 1, Rachel Ulrich, 19:13.2 5, Lauren Ellefson, 20:41.3 8, Alli Fogelberg, 21:34.0 13, Merri Johnson, 22:05.5 15, Chloe Backlund, 22:14.3 (16), Adelyn Ellefson, 22:14.9 (30), Arieana Hayton, 23:56.6 Individual winner, Rachel Ulrich, Osceola, 19:13.2. Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) 1) New Richmond 36 2) Osceola 52 3) St. Croix Central 90 4) Amery 110 5) Ellsworth 121 6) Prescott 135 7) Somerset 193 8) Baldwin-Woodville 211 Osceola Individuals (overall place, name, time) 4, Quinn McDonald, 17:16.2 10, Ethan Hall, 18:00.9 11, Dylan Salewski, 18:08.9 12, Kolten Heimbach, 18:16.3 15, Mason Hancock, 18:29.2 (17), Brayden Bradway, 18:49.5 (18), Jacob Hall, 18:55.6 Individual winner, Max Blader, New Richmond, 16:59.4.

SCF CROSS COUNTRY Oct. 23 at Rice Lake. Oct. 31 State at Wisconsin Rapids. Saints Cross Country Summary Heart O’North Conference Championship at St. Croix Falls High School October 13, 2020 Team Standings – (girls – 5,000 meters) 1) Hayward 51 2) Cameron 83 3) Barron 84 4) Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 92 5) Northwestern 98 6) St. Croix Falls 147 7) Ladysmith 177 8) Bloomer 192 9) Cumberland/Turtle Lake 22 St. Croix Falls Individuals (overall place, name, time) 10, Sierra Braund, 23:07.0 30, Alise Wiehl, 25:07.0 32, Brianna McCurdy, 25:25.1 34, Payden Bainbridge, 25:26.8 41, Abby Jensen, 26:07.0 (56), Aleah Jensen, 29:10.4 Individual winner, Fran Peterson, Barron, 19:51.4. Team Standings – (boys – 5,000 meters) 1) Northwestern 43 2) Bloomer 54 3) Ladysmith 82 4) Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 126 5) St. Croix Falls 140 6) Barron 160 7) Cameron 168 8) Hayward 187 9) Spooner 201 St. Croix Falls Individuals (overall place, name, time) 7, Viktor Knigge, 18:51.8 14, Mason Peer, 19:20.7 34, Tristan Hanson, 21:26.9 42, Austin Lunzer, 23:13.6 43, Connor Dyzak, 23:14.4 (44), Lincoln Ferris, 23:20.9 Individual winner, Marcus Peterson, Barron, 17:59.8.

OHS FOOTBALL Oct. 23 vs. St. Croix Central. Oct. 30 at Amery. Nov. 6 vs. Baldwin-Woodville.

O l F tb ll St ti ti Osceola Football Statistics Osceola at Prescott (unofficial) October 16, 2020 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) OHS, Carlson 22-164-3, J Sedivy 3-(-3), Tronrud 20116-1, L Sedivy 4-24, Jordan 2-13. PHS 36-233-2. Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) OHS, Tronrud 2-2-41-0-0. PHS 3-6-53-0-0. Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) OHS, J Sedivy 1-23, Carlson 1-18. PHS 3-53. Punts OHS, Ulrich 3-64-21.3 ave. PHS 3-75-25.0 ave. Team Statistics Yards Rushing; OHS 314, PHS 233. Yards per Carry; OHS 6.2 PHS 6.5. Yards Passing; OHS 41, PHS 53. Yards per Attempt Passing; OHS 20.5, PHS 8.8. Total Yards; OHS 355, PHS 286. Total Plays; OHS 56, PHS 42. First Downs; OHS 17, PHS 11. Kickoff Returns; OHS 3-46-15.3 ave. PHS 4-55-13.8 ave. Punt Returns; OHS none, PHS 1-(-1). Penalties; OHS 4-29, 7-64. Turnovers; OHS 2 (2 fumbles), PHS 2 (2 fumbles) Scoring 1 2 3 4 F OHS 13 7 6 0 26 PHS 13 0 0 0 13 First Quarter OHS – Carlson 4 run (kick blocked), 8:02 PHS – 81 yard run (kick failed), 6:49 OHS – Carlson 1 run (Carlson kick), 1:15 PHS -85 yard run (kick success), 0:00 Second Quarter OHS – Tronrud 56 run (Carlson kick), 6:53 Third Quarter OHS – Carlson 5 run (kick blocked), 9:46 Fourth Quarter No scoring Middle Border Conference Football Standings Oct. 16, 2020 Conf Overall W-L W-L 1) Ellsworth 4-0 4-0 2) Baldwin-Woodville 3-1 3-1 3) Somerset 2-1 2-1 3) St. Croix Central 2-1 3-1 5) Osceola 1-2 2-2 6) Prescott 0-3 1-3 7) Amery 0-4 0-4 Scores from October 16th Osceola 26, Prescott 13 Ellsworth 55, Amery 7 Baldwin-Woodville 39, Somerset 29 St. Croix Central 31, Onalaska 27 (non-conference)

SCF FOOTBALL Oct. 23 at Cumberland. Oct. 30 vs. Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. Nov. 6 at Spooner.

St. Croix Falls Football Statistics (unofficial) St. Croix Falls (SCF) at Cameron Oct. 16, 2020 Rushing (att - yds - td’s) SCF, Oye 29248-2, Steffen 7-32, Guggisberg 6-19, DeFoe 2-(-13). CHS, Murphy 14-138, Payne 14-99-2, Weis 2-22, Gillett 1-19, Foss 3-4, Schuman 1-3, Gifford 1-3, VanBuskirk 1-2, Team 1-(-1). Passing (comp - att - yds – td - int) SCF, Clark 4-9-20-0-1. Belisle 0-4-0-0-3. Receiving (catches - yds - td’s) SCF, Guggisberg 3-15, Oestreich 1-5. CHS, Weis 2-23-1, Payne 1-(-1). Punts (att / yds / ave) SCF, Bents 1-3636.0 ave. CHS, Schuman 3-76-25.3 ave. Team Statistics Yards Rushing; SCF 286, CHS 289. Yards per Carry; SCF 6.5, CHS 7.6. Yards Passing; SCF 20, CHS 22. Yards per Attempt Passing; SCF 1.5, CHS 2.2. Total Yards; SCF 306, CHS 311. Yards per Play; SCF 5.4, CHS 6.5. Total Plays; SCF 57, CHS 48. First Downs; SCF 18, CHS 15. Kickoff Returns; SCF 5-46-9.2 ave. CHS 3-46-15.3 ave. Punt Returns; SCF none, CHS none. Penalties; SCF 3-18, CHS 6-40. Turnovers; SCF 7 (3 fumbles, 4 int) CHS 4 (4 fumbles) Scoring 1 2 3 4 F CHS 0 8 12 15 35 SCFHS 0 0 13 0 13 First Quarter No scoring Second Quarter CHS – Payne 10 run (Foss pass from Murphy), 0:26 Third Quarter SCFHS – Oye 62 run (run failed), 9:56 CHS – Murphy fumble recovery (pass failed), 9:32 CHS - Payne 34 run (pass failed), 7:15 SCFHS – Oye 5 run (Bents kick), 5:32 Fourth Quarter CHS – Weis 2 pass from Murphy (Weis pass from Murphy), 3:20 CHS – Weis interception return (Schuman kick), 1:15

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Abby Jensen (473), Emily McCurdy (477) and Payden Bainbridge (479) helped the SCF girls to a sixth place finish in their first Heart O’North conference meet ever. Junior Tristan Hanson was the third Saint runner to cross the finish line at the very tough Spooner cross country course. The Saints boys’ team placed fifth in the HON race.

Saints compete on tough Spooner course BY COACH AMY KLEIN

Where and When: Oct. 13 at Spooner Overview: “Returning to Spooner’s monstrously hill-based course to bookend the season,” St. Croix Falls Coach Amy Klein said. “The Saints proved their place in the Heart O’ the North’s Conference race last week.” Summary: “Competing for the first time this season in a complete field of 10 teams and 70-some competitors in each race, the Saints finished in the middle of the mix,” Klein remarked. “Overall, the Boys’ team placed fifth behind Northwestern, Ladysmith, Bloomer and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. The Girls’ took sixth place amidst excellent performances from many runners on a wide swath of teams.” Comments: ““I’m really happy with the team efforts of these Saints,” Klein said. “They took on the

challenges of a new conference, new competition, new courses, and a new coach decently and with room to grow for next year.” Highlights: Viktor Knigge (7th place overall) and Mason Peer (14th) for the boys and Sierra Braund (10th) for the SCF girls led their respective teams and earned all-conference accolades in the tough Heart O’North conference. “Tristan Hanson, Austin Lunzer, Connor Dyzak, Lincoln Ferris, Alise Wiehl, Brianna McCurdy, Payden Bainbridge, Abby Jensen and Aleah Jensen, reﬂecting back to their ﬁrst attempt at Spooner’s course in September, met the challenge of bettering their performances, some by more than two minutes,” Klein noted. Upcoming: The Saints traveled to Amery Tuesday, October 20th for the WIAA Sub-Sectional race leading to the season culminating Sectional and State competitions.

Regular season winds down for USCF soccer BY COACH CRAIG ZIPPERER

When and Where: Oct. 13 at Hayward Outcome: Unity/St. Croix Falls 1, Hayward 0 Comments: “Remembering last year’s Regional championship game held at Hayward we were excited to visit the ﬁeld again,” Coach Craig Zipperer said. “Although we controlled most of the game, trying to get a correct roll of the ball on the grass was difficult. The pitch conditions lacked the attention that it had in past years. Both teams struggled with this and our tactics of playing small ball passing had to be changed to look for more through balls. Our defense is a mature group and consistently does a nice job of protecting our goal. With many opportunities we just had to have patience, knowing that eventually our play will pay off. In the 54 minute mark we were awarded a goal. Unfortunately none of our players got credit for it because it was considered an “own” goal by the Hayward

defense. There were no other goals scored in the game.” When and Where: Oct. 15 at Unity Outcome: Barron 2, USCF 1 Comments: The families that witnessed this game saw a game that was played at a level of playoff soccer,” Zipperer said. “The quality of the play was superior to that of any of the games during the season. SCF player, Owen McDonough, created an opportunity for himself close to the goal and was brought down inside the goal box. Carson Cross capitalized on this opportunity and placed a ball in the upper corner of the goal out of the diving reach of the goalie. At the end of the ﬁrst half Unity/SCF had a one to nothing lead. It didn’t take long for another opportunity to arise for the home team. Owen was again taken down in the box and Carson Cross’s shot was saved by their keeper. You could feel how that save energized the Bears and soon they scored on their own and then

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Caleb Steffen takes a handoff from quarterback Jack Clark during the St. Croix Falls game against the Cameron Comets. Turnovers proved costly for SCF as they fell 35-13 in a HON contest.

Tough night for SCF on the gridiron BY COACH GRANT BELISLE

When and Where: October 16th at St. Croix Falls Outcome: Cameron 35, St. Croix Falls 13 Summary: Most of the game stats were pretty even between the St. Croix Falls Saints and the Cameron Comets. Total yards were separated by just ﬁve; ﬁrst downs were 18 for SCF and 15 for the Comets. Unfortunately turnovers were ugly for both teams with the Saints losing the ball seven times and Cameron four. Comments: “This is high school football,” St. Croix Falls Coach Grant Belisle began. “It brings ‘highs’ and ‘lows’. The game against Cameron was a very low feeling for us. No excuses, nobody to blame, just plain old not doing things correctly. It starts at the top with myself. As a coach, I (we) have not prepared our kids for the physical nature of football. Blocking, tackling, and taking care of the football are essential fundamentals of the game, and we’re not getting our players prepared well enough for that. The ‘ball’ is everything in this game and we’re

not treating it important enough. Seven turnovers and an onside kick recovery for Cameron means we gave them all kinds of extra opportunities. We also missed many tackles.” Overview: “As much as it pains me to say it, the result of this game is what should have happened,” Belisle continued. “High school football will deliver humility, honesty, and force all levels of players and coaches to look in the mirror and ﬁgure out how they approach the next day, week, and game. Our kids need to ﬁnd a way to put this game behind us and move onto the next opponent.” Positive Note: “On the brighter side, Dayo Oye rushed for 248 yards and hit the end zone twice on the night,” Belisle reported. “He’s been taking the brunt of our carries and doing great things with the ball. Caleb Steffen is also getting a little bit healthier and closer to his old self one week at a time.” Upcoming: “We go up to conference leading Cumberland this week, and we haven’t seen team speed like they have,” Belisle said. “Without a doubt, we will need to be good in space this week and take care of the football.”

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Dylan Doolittle and his USCF took a 1-0 lead in the ﬁrst half against a potent Barron team. Barron came back to win 2-1. USCF won 1-0 at Hayward earlier in the week.

were the recipients of an unfortunate hand ball in the box. Barron won 2-1.” When and Where: Oct. 17 at Unity Outcome: Cumberland 7, USCF 0 Comments: “With this game re-scheduled after the Regional ranking meeting and the game against Barron was lost, this rematch ended up meaning more to the Unity/SCF soccer program to gain experience for some of

the younger players,” Zipperer said. “For the entire season the JV had a total of two games due to Covid concerns. They deserved another game and this was scheduled at an opportune time.” Upcoming: USCF played Spooner in the opening game of the Regional on Oct. 20th. The winner of that game will play the winner of the game between Somerset and Baldwin-Woodville on Oct. 24.

When and Where: Oct. 13 at St. Croix Falls Outcome: St. Croix Falls 3, Hayward 0 Summary: St. Croix Falls made in eight wins in a row in their ﬁrst season in the Heart O’North conference with a straight set win over Hayward. Scores of the sets were 25-9, 25-12 and 25-14. Stat Leaders: Emily McCurdy; 2 kills, 3 digs. Kelsey Cooper; 9 kills, 2 blocks; Lucy Belisle: 2 kills. Sydnei Larson; 7 digs. Lucia Neuman; 19 assists. Olivia Miron; 2 kills, 3 blocks, 4 aces. Kaylee Miron; 2 kills, 6 digs. Kylie Broton; 8 kills, 3 blocks. Lauren Hoverman; 2 kills. Camryn Hanson; 4 assists, 2 digs. When and Where: October 15th at Chetek Outcome: St. Croix Falls 3, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 0 Summary: St. Croix Falls claimed the Heart O’North volleyball title with a

straight set win over Chetek-Weyerhaeuser by scores of 25-13, 25-21 and 25-17. Comments: “Heart of the North Conference Champions,” St. Croix Falls Coach Alyssa Notermann remarked. “Unfortunately we have one player, Kayla Sheehan, out for the rest of the season with an injury. The rest of the team is healthy and we are looking forward to beginning playoffs next week.” Stat Leaders: Emily McCurdy; 11 kills, 11 digs. Kelsey Cooper; 10 kills. Lucia Neuman; 26 assists, 2 kills, 7 digs, 4 aces. Olivia Miron; 5 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces. Kaylee Miron; 13 digs, 2 aces. Kylie Broton; 7 kills, 4 blocks, 7 digs. Sydnei Larson; 13 digs. Comments: “We have a fantastic group of girls that have so much fun together and love to challenge each other,” Notermann said. “We work hard in practice and go for every ball just like SEE SCF VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 17

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The boys’ team was unable to catch the Tigers but they gave it a valiant effort. New Richmond finished 16 points ahead of Osceola and the two teams will not meet again in tournaments as New Richmond is a D-1 team and the Chieftains compete at the D-2 level. New Richmond had the top three runners in the boys’ race, all finishing the 5,000 meter run right around 17 minutes. Osceola’s top runner Quinn McDonald was not far from the top three as he finished in fourth place after closing the gap on the Tiger runners all season long. Ethan Hall started a sea of green at the finish line with his 10th place finish. Including Hall Osceola placed six of the next nine runners. Dylan Salewski (11th) and Kolten Heimbach (12th) joined McDonald and Hall as all-conference members. Mason Hancock (15th) just missed an all-conference spot by one place. Brayden Bradway (17th)

and Jacob Hall (18th) were Osceola’s sixth and seventh runners respectively. “Among all these great accomplishments we had four seniors cross the finish line for last time,” Robinson summarized. “Mason Campbell, Travis Jennings, Kaden Pingel, and Michael O’Connor can retire their jerseys with pride. Each one of these seniors has found a home in this program and we will miss them. We celebrate their achievements and honor their years of dedication.” Although he wasn’t able to crack the varsity on the talented Osceola team Pingel has no regrets being a Chieftain cross country runner. “Competing for OHS CC was a fun and unforgettable experience,” he said. “The coaches, parents, and teammates really helped all year long and especially at this last meet for some of us, in motivating and pushing us past our limits. I am really glad I was a part of this team.”

SCF VOLLEYBALL: Saints win ﬁrst HON title FROM PAGE 16

in our games which makes every player better. Every person on this team is a terriﬁc athlete and

together we have potential to do well in playoffs.” Upcoming: The Saints have been assigned to the D-2 bracket this year and will open

WIAA Regional play on Oct. 22nd against the winner of the game between Prescott and Ellsworth. SCF earned the 2-seed for the Regional tournament.

OHS FOOTBALL: Chiefs host Central Friday FROM PAGE 14

Osceola then took a lead that they would not relinquish the rest of the game when quarterback Charlie Tronrud kept the ball on an option play and outraced the defenders for a 56 yard touchdown run. Osceola went into intermission with a 20-13 lead. “Offensively, our offensive line did a very nice job verses a big and physical defensive line,” Newton said. “We are still growing and learning as a team. The MBC is an extremely tough and physical conference. How we practice transfers to the game.” Perhaps the play of the game happened on the opening kickoff of the second half. Osceola kicked off and the ball seemed to be headed out of bounds at the 17 yard line but somehow stayed in play. The Chieftains alertly picked up the live

pigskin and it was Osceola’s ball just 17 yards from pay dirt. Four plays later Carlson scored his third touchdown of the game, this time from five yards away, to build the Chieftain lead to 26-13. As it turned out it was the last scoring of the night for either team. “Our kickoff team did a nice job of coverage and recovering the opening kickoff of the second half,” Newton remarked. Osceola will try to make it two wins in a row this Friday when St. Croix Central comes to town. SCC is currently 2-1 in MBC play and 3-1 overall “We needed a win over Prescott after our tough loss against Somerset to help bring energy back to the team,” Osceola senior Blake Jordan said. “Energy will be important for us this week in preparation for St. Croix Central and will be a deciding factor in the game.” JO JASPERSON | THE SUN

OHS VOLLEYBALL: Girls earn top seed at Regional FROM PAGE 14

enough overall to earn the top seed in the upcoming Regional tournament. Osceola earned a bye in the opening round of Regional play and will face the winner of the match between Amery and Somerset on Oct. 22. The game will be played in Osceola. Osceola had a pair of pre-tournament matches last week to ready themselves for Regionals. The Chieftains started their week with a win over Prescott before falling to St. Croix Central three days later. OHS defeated Prescott three sets to two in a theme that has been common throughout the season. Prescott opened the match with an impressive 25-18 win in the first set before Osceola reversed the score and earned a 25-18 win in set two. A 25-13 decision in the third set put the Chieftains up two sets to one. Prescott came back to even the match at two sets apiece with a 25-20 win in the fourth set. The Chieftains narrowly escaped the fifth and deciding set by a score of 15-13. “As a team we are working on growing, trying to stay consistent, trust each other, and continuing to finish tough matches,” Osceola Coach Holly Johnson said. “As we make steps forward we are hoping the timing will be right to bring our

best play for playoffs.” Kaili Bradway had a great night for Osceola with 13 assists and three service aces. Allyson Mallin had seven kills and nine digs. Mathea Leiskau contributed nine kills and 12 assists. Osceola dropped a three set match to St. Croix Central by scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-22. SCC is a tough team and also earned a top seed in their Regional. Leiskau led the team with 11 kills followed by Mallory Johnson with eight and Julia Daniels with seven. Johnson was big at the net registering seven of the teams 12 blocks. Daniels led the team with 11 digs while Leiskau dished out a team high 18 assists with Bradway adding 17. After play last week Osceola quickly turned their attention to Regional play where they will start with either Amery or Somerset. No matter who it is Coach Johnson knows that the Chieftains will have to be at their best to get to the next round of play. “There will not be a ‘give me’ game this year,” she said. “We will have to fight.” “In order to get through the Regional tournament coming up our team will need to continue strong communication, keep trusting each other, and use the adjustments we make to our advantage,” junior Elise Viebrock added.

Lucia Neuman sets up a teammate with one of her 19 assists against Hayward. St. Croix Falls won two HON games last week to sweep the conference season with a 9-0 record.

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was there too. For me it’s the color of a spawning brook trout that rings my bell. I’ve never seen a fish as beautiful as a brook trout in spawning color. The only living creature to compare in beauty is a male wood duck. Eric makes all of his freeze dried lightweight camping food at home from scratch. Of course it was only fitting that Max caught the biggest trout on this trip, a nearly 20 inch

female brookie. I had a big male brookie follow right up to the boat to turn away at the last minute vanishing back into the crystal clear waters from whence it came. The trip back was a fight against those same winds that sailed us to our destination 2 days earlier. There was no glide and slide against this bullying winds and whitecaps that fought us at every stroke as if we were paddling up hill. Worn out we arrived back at the outfitters camp and Eric and

his group headed home for work and school. I planned on staying a little longer to enjoy the trip a bit more living in a tent and cooking overran open fire. I know Max is looking forward to next year’s return trip as much as I. Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail. com

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Pheasant hunting opener starts with a bang

unting season is upon us at the Erickson household. That means there will be decoys laying by the front door. Bright orange jackets and hats lining the coat rack. The dog will be covered in burs and my hunters will be asking me to cook what they’ve harvested. I’m happy to oblige. I love wild game. Duck, pheasant, grouse, and goose—I will eat them all. Cooking with wild game really gets my recipe creativity flowing more than any other type of food. Most recipes for farm-raised meats do not substitute well with Columnist wild game. Most wild game birds and other wild game have very Lisa Erickson distinct flavors and textures. Which forces me to come up with something new. I would never use duck in a recipe that calls for chicken, but pheasant is one of those rare birds that actually tastes similar to chicken. Notice I said similar, but not exactly. To me, pheasant is more flavorful than chicken and in certain dishes, pheasant will make the dish taste even better. Recipes that have high amounts of fat from either butter, cheese, or heavy creams will lose the “chickeny” flavor because the fats coat your taste buds making it harder to detect the mild flavors of chicken. I love pot pies, but they require a lot of time to make and even more baking time. I’m always trying to find shortcuts in the kitchen. This recipe was one that caught my husband’s attention when I was rambling off ideas for a new recipe last week. It’s easy and there’s no additional bake time, but it has all the flavors and warmth of a pot pie. If you do not have access to pheasant, you can always use chicken—it will still taste amazing. If you would like more information about cooking with pheasant or other game birds, head over to my website www.wildchowrecipes.com Easy Pheasant (or Chicken) Pot Pie Soup Serves 4 4 tbsp. butter 1 cup red potatoes, cubed ½ cup onion, minced 2 celery stalks, sliced thin 2 carrots, chopped ½ cup flour ½ - 1 tsp. salt Pepper to taste 5 cups homemade pheasant broth or chicken broth 1 cup cooked pheasant or chicken breast meat, chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup half and half 1 ready-made pie crust

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Kaefer Dental has wonderful family dental practices in Webster, WI and Grantsburg, WI seeking a full-time Dental Assistant & Front Office Receptionist to join our team. We offer medical benefits, vision benefits, 401k, life insurance and more!

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The University of Wisconsin – Extension is looking for professionals who are passionate about helping others through education:

NUTRITION EDUCATOR for Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties Full time with benefits Deadline to apply: 10/28/2020 COMPLETE DETAILS INCLUDING QUALIFICATIONS AND HOW TO APPLY CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/505280/nutrition-educator

Northwire, Inc. is looking for great people to join our production team. Full-time positions are available on 2nd and 3rd shifts in:

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HOURS ~ 40 hrs/wk, 235 days/yr. WAGE RATE ~ Associates: $16.76/hr.; Bachelors: $17.53/hr. BENEFITS ~ Benefits package available. Benefits are pro~rated based on the number of hours worked per year. BACKGROUND CHECK ~ In compliance with Head Start Performance Standard 1302.90(b)(1) through (5), Wisconsin State Day Care Licensing DCF 250.05(2) (b), and 13.03(1) through (2)(b) and 13.06(1)(a) through (4)(b)(2) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the 2009 Wisconsin Act 76, completion of the background check process will be required prior to hire. To be considered for an interview, applicants MUST submit a Head Start application along with references, letters of recommendation, transcripts and verification of degree/license as appropriate to the position applying for. To submit an online application, obtain a detailed job description or for more information on other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.headstart.cesa11.k12.wi.us/employment. For questions, please contact Head Start Central Office at (715) 986-2020 or hshr@cesa11.k12.wi.us. CESA 11 Head Start 225 Ostermann Drive Turtle Lake, WI 54889 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOIN OUR FAMILY Woodcraft Industries, a division of Quanex, is looking for 1st and 2nd shift Production Associates to join our team! We are a leading manufacturer in the building products industry and pride ourselves on safety, quality and a family atmosphere.

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1st shift Production (5am-3:30pm M-Th)

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Plant Manager We offer competitive wages, 3-day weekends, a 2nd shift premium of $1.50/hour, a complete benefits package including paid vacation, sick time, 9 paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays), 4% - 401(k) match and a progressive work environment.

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Woodcraft Industries A Quanex Company 501 Main Street South, Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a drug & alcohol free work environment.

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NEW PROVIDER JOINS OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Eric Valder, DO, is joining our team of family medicine providers at OMC. He is now accepting new patients. Learn more and watch his video at MyOMC.org/Clinic. Schedule today, call 715-294-2111. Dr. Valder offers full-spectrum family medicine that includes: • Men’s Health • Women’s Health • Pediatrics

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the reason for this. The response given was this is how their system works and for me not to worry because the money was not leaving my account; it was only appearing to do so,” the victim wrote. “Despite my own doubts, I proceeded as requested.” The victim ended up losing more than $300 to this “support rep.” How to protect yourself when paying with CashApp: No one representing Cash App will ever ask for your sign-in code over the phone or on social media. CashApp support will also never ask for payment or provide sensitive information, such as your full bank account information.

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CashApp scams and how to protect your account, see this article. Read more information about digital wallets and phony customer support phone numbers on BBB.org. Link to an online version of this story. If you’ve been a victim of a scam that used CashApp, be sure to report it at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your report can help others to spot a scam before it’s too late. For more information or further inquiries, contact the Wisconsin BBB at www.bbb.org/wisconsin, 414-847-6000 or 1-800-273-1002. Consumers also can find more information about how to protect themselves from scams by following the Wisconsin BBB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Statewide study suggest 1.6% of state population had COVID-19 antibodies in July Early results from a statewide survey suggest that in July 2020, about 1.6% of people in Wisconsin were positive for antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19. Antibodies indicate if a person has been infected with COVID-19 in the past, even if they did not experience symptoms. In June, the Wisconsin

Department of Health Services (DHS) partnered with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) and the Wisconsin Sate Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) to launch a surveillance study, the Past Antibody COVID-19 Community Survey. The study tracks the prevalence of past infections of COVID-19 across the state of Wisconsin.

The survey is designed to test a statewide, representative sample of people three times in 2020 to 2021 for COVID-19 antibodies, according to Kristen Malecki, director, SHOW. Estimates from the 1,056 survey participants, so far, differ by health region in the state. Antibody positivity rates ranged from approximately 2.6% in the southeast to 0.3% in western regions. “These preliminary

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study results provide better insight to exposures that may have occurred in the months prior to June and July,” Malecki said. To reduce exposure risk to other study participants and research staff, anyone with a known exposure to COVID-19 in the last two weeks, or who was experiencing symptoms, was asked not to participate, she said. The first wave of testing was completed in mid-August. The SHOW and DHS teams are preparing for the second wave starting in October, and a third wave over the winter. The same group of individuals is invited to participate at all three waves, including people who have already been tested in the first wave. In order to conduct this study, SHOW personnel partner with health departments and local community churches and centers to set up sampling collection sites, Malecki said. The WSLH provides sample collection, analysis, and coordination of results. It takes as many as four weeks to contact, enroll and complete more than 1,000 participants across the entire state. An antibody test is different than the SARSCoV-2 diagnostic antigen test that indicates whether someone currently is infected with the virus. People can generate antibodies after an infection, regardless of whether they experienced any symptoms. It is important to note that the PACCS survey is ongoing and these results are preliminary, and the final results can be expected in early 2021, Malecki said. “There is still much to learn about how long antibodies last in the human body after infection and whether they are protective against future infections,” she said. The St. Croix Falls Public Library is one of the sites that hosts testing for SHOW.