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St. Croix River listed among 580 impaired waterways What does this mean for wildlife, and recreationalists?

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Hearing that the pristine St. Croix River has been added to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) list of impaired waters has raised concerns from residents across the Minnesota/Wisconsin border.

But, how tragic is this announcement? Miranda Nichols, coordinator of the impaired waters list for the MPCA and Julie Galonska, Superintendent for the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway agree that those concerns are important,

but that disaster hasn’t struck the river.

“It’s a new impairment, but it’s not new pollution,” says Nichols.

“We knew the river had phosphorous problems back in 2008. We didn’t have enough data or water quality standards back at that time. We’ve now had those standards developed, and have been using them since about 2015, but this year is the first year we actually assessed the St. Croix for river nutrients, so it’s important to know that it wasn’t something in the last two years that just degraded the system.”

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The St. Croix River from the Taylor’s Fall’s dam down to Lake St. Croix has been added to the MPCA list of impaired waterways due to high levels of phosphorus.

Sheriff Waak secures military grade equipment for deputies

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The Kwik Trip coming to Osceola is one of the larger options and will be state of the art according to Vice President of Real Estate, Scott Teigan.

istrator, Ben Krumenauer. “It will have, I believe, up to 20 fuel pumps, diesel fuel on the left side of the lot, a car wash, and some semi parking on the farther west side.”

There were only a few minor conflicts that the board addressed. Kwik Trip is requesting the use of two driveways for the flow of commercial traffic, but municipal code only allows for

Polk County deputies are better prepared to perform their duties today, declared Sheriff Waak at the Nov. 12 Polk County Board of Supervisors meeting.

During this meeting, Sheriff Waak shared the benefits that the Polk County Police Department is experiencing due to the Federal 1033 Asset Sharing Program.

This program guarantees the free use of excess military grade equipment for local police departments, while only paying for shipping costs.

To date, the Defense Logistics Agency has transferred extra military equipment to approximately 8,000 federal and state law enforcement agencies.

According to Waak, the Polk County Police Department has accumulated over one million dollars worth of military equipment for his deputies.

Such equipment includes “grade A” medical kits, scopes and lights, all of which “are great benefits to

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Village of Osceola plans for new Kwik Trip Timeline aims for completion in Nov. 2020

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Village of Osceola Board approved the Kwik Trip development proposal Nov. 12 during their monthly meeting and presented more details about the upcoming business. It has been estimated that the business will

be up and running in November of 2020.

The new building is proposed to be built south of Ridge Road and west of Highway 35 across from the municipal airport. This Kwik Trip will be their most up to date model similar to that of Menominee and is expected to be rather large.

“It’s considered their generation two Kwik Trip, so it will be the larger of the two Kwik Trip Options,” said Village Admin-

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one, and there may be possibility of light pollution on Ridge Road, but is expected to be very minor to which Krumenauer added, “staff is in support of that because it only enhances our safety of these roadways. Needless to say, it’s a nice development.

They really thought this out.�

Scott Teigen, Kwik Trip’s Vice President of Real Estate, planned to attend the meeting, but was unable due to personal matters. Teigen called The Sun for an interview to talk more about what the new Osceola Kwik Trip will have to offer. “It will be a state of the art store,� he said. “It meets all the parameters of being a ‘lead’ store. It will be about 8500 square feet, plus the carwash. It will have a single lane for recreation gas, or people pulling boats and trailers. Everything that we typically sell will be there. It should be an excellent location.�

Teigen has been with Kwik Trip since 1974 and claims that they had their eyes set on Osceola but had to wait for the right opportunity. “We’ve been looking at Osceola for years,� he said. “We just didn’t

want to get away from downtown, but we finally said, ‘there’s nowhere else to go downtown’ so we decided to go up the hill.�

According to Teigen, Kwik Trip is planning to build 40 new stores in 2020 and 50 more in 2021. Those state of the art stores, like the one coming to Osceola, have more to offer than a typical gas station including fresh milk, processed, packaged and shipped within 24 hours from their own production, fresh produce, and even hot chicken and “take home� meals. “We don’t put ourselves in the gas station category,� said Teigen, “We’re more of a grocery store that just happens to sell gas!�

Other Business: The Board amended an ordinance that required a village clerk and treasurer’s position be combined. Amending the ordinance allows the village the option to hire a clerk and treasurer’s position separately.

The Board passed a resolution to create a Complete Count Committee for the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census. The overall goal of this committee is to reach out to community members to educate and encourage participation in the 2020 Census.

Love Lights to honor Gerlach Sue Gerlach has been chosen as the honoree of this year’s Love Light ceremony to be held at the Osceola Medical Center on Dec. 1, at 4 p.m.

Gerlach was born and raised in Frederick, S.D. and attended college in North Dakota, and came to Osceola Medical Center in 1994 as a physical therapist and Rehab Manager. In 2001 she was named Director of the Foundation. The Board of the Foundation provided her with a vision for health care which included the new building, the nursing home, the walking trail, the fitness center, the Sport Court, and finally the playground for children with disabilities Sue was involved with fundraising, raising $8 million for the new facility by 2008. She then became involved with fundraising for the

nursing home, raising $1.8 million for the Christian Community Home. In her 17 years with the Foundation, she helped to raise over $14 million for OMC and community needs. The vision of the Board of Directors also led to donations to other organization such as Interfaith Caregivers, the CRA, and the Mental Health Task Force.

Gerlach retired from OMC Dec. 31, 2018. It was fitting that her last big project was raising money for the playground for children with disabilities. When she first came to OMC 24 years earlier, one of her tasks was working with children with disabilities in the school system.

She feels OMC is a special place because of the people. “It doesn’t feel like work when you love the

organization, and it makes your heart feel good,� she said. She has great respect for the Partners organization, and has greatly enjoyed working with that group on fund raising projects.

Partners of OMC will be selling Love Lights at Dick’s Fresh Market and Bill’s ACE Hardware on Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Forms are also available online, at the area churches, and at the Concierge desk at OMC. You can purchase a white light in honor of someone deceased, and a colored light in honor of a living person.

Join us at OMC at 4 p.m. Dec. 1 as we honor Sue and then go outside to light the Love Lights, followed by refreshments in the Acorn Grill.

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A banner created by Osceola students and staff in appreciation for all of the work the Board does for the district.

The Family of Stuart Nelson Our many thanks to all for the cards, support and prayers over the last 4 years. We wish to thank Heartland Hospice and especially nurse Lisa. Also to our family of the past 3+ years at Minnesota Oncology, Maplewood, Dr. Childs, Dr. Schwerkoske, RN Annette, Becky and staff, as well as the Mayo Clinic for their care and support.

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Thanksgiving Deadlines

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The Osceola School Board felt the love last month during School Board Week; students and staff created banners, posters, cards and cupcakes in recognition of all the work board members do for the district.

Mark Luebker stated, “In appreciation of National School Board Week, we thank you all for your support and working together for both

the staff and students.

Next, the Board approved the Third Friday in September Pupil Count of 1675.

After adjustments and factoring in Franconia School District students and open enroll in and out students, the final headcount to be reported to DPI is 1582.

Osceola High School proposed a new course to the board, which was unanimously passed.

Currently, OHS has an AP Language course, which Adam Spiegel

would like to diversify with another choice for students: splitting this course into AP Literature and AP Composition. Title II will pay for instructor training. Spiegel explained that this addition will be “another great opportunity for our kids.�

The Board approved a late addition OMS Student Council Fundraiser.

It is the student council president’s goal to sell t-shirts, the proceeds of which will be used for upcoming parties, class

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Osceola Youth Baseball received a $500 donation to help support their nearly 30 teams and 175 participants next season.

Finally, the Board engaged in a lively discussion regarding the 2019-20 Tax Levy for the district. The Board was split as to keeping the levy at 8.48 percent or raising it to 9.2 percent.

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Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser will be offering a community Thanksgiving lunch at 11:45 p.m. The meal is free and open to everyone.

Call for a reservation by Nov. 14, 715-755-2515.

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

NOVEMBER 22 Bake Sale Hiawatha National Bank in Osceola will be having a bake sale to benefit the County Line 1st Responders.

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

Love Lights Sale The Partners of Osceola Medical Center will be holding their annual “Love Lights” sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ace Hardware and Dick’s Fresh Market. Lights are available for purchase to honor or remember your loved ones.

Depot Art and Artisan Fair The Depot Art and Artisan Fair will be at the Taylors Falls Community Center from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 30 Wassail Party Craft Fair The Wassail Party Craft Fair will be at the Taylors Falls Community Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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DECEMBER 1 Love Lights The annual Love Lights Lighting Ceremony will take place at Osceola Medical Center at 4 p.m.

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Sale at Town House School Artisans from Taylors Falls and beyond join together, from 12 p.m. t 5 p.m. with a variety of mediums for sale at the Town House School across from the Taylors Falls Community Center.

NOVEMBER 22-23 Doe on the Go Doe on the Go in Osceola will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Store extended hours, scavenger hunt and more.

NOVEMBER 23 Fall Festival The Osceola United Methodist Women will hold a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Osceola United Methodist Church.

Fruitcakes, made by the women, and a large assortment of bakery items are being featured. Fair trade food items and handmade crafts and décor by area artisans will be for sale.

Barbecue sandwiches, wild rice soup, ham/vegetable boiled dinner (soup), bars, pie a la mode and more will be served.

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The International Bazaar of SERVV will be available beginning at 10 a.m. into the early evening at the Methodist Church in Taylors Falls.

A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play will be presented

by Festival Theatre at the Frank Square Black Box Theatre in St. Croix Falls at 7:30 p.m. For tickets go to www.festivaltheatre.org.

Fruitcake Sale The Osceola United Methodist Church will be selling fruitcakes at Hiawatha Bank (409 N Cascade St) starting at 9 a.m.

ONGOING Monday • The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.

• The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. scflibrary@ stcroixfallslibrary.org.

• Read & Review Book Group meets the last Monday of the month at Dresser Library, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• The Voices of the Valley meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the ArtBarn in Osce-

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• Tot Time will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. This is for tots, birth to PreK, and a parent. For more info contact Stephanie Lechman, 715-755-2515.

• Storytime every Tuesday at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

• St. Croix Valley MOPS Moms group meets the first and third Tuesday at New Life Christian Community in Dresser. Morning and evening meetings. FFI: stcroixvalleymops@gmail. com.

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ola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. 715-494-0385.

• The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

• The American Legion Post 221 meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Osceola Discovery Center. 715-294-3822.

• St. Croix Falls Rotary Club meets in the French Room at the Dalles House Restaurant, noon. Lunch, business meeting and speaker. Warren White, 715483-3010 or website at http:// scfrotary.org/ • Book club for adults at Osceola Public Library the fourth Wednesday of the month. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, 715-294-2310.

• Get Lit Book Club, second Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. at PY’s in Osceola. Stop at the Osceola Public Library for a copy of each month’s book.

• Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Call 800-243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/ adult/basicedprogram.htm.

• Open Mic Night at PY’s Bar & Grill in Osceola, every third Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your instrument and participate in an open jam or feature your own music. Call 715-294-3314 for more details.

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Thursday • Polk County Democrats meet the second Thursday of every month at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser at 5:30 p.m.

• Osceola Writers Group meets the second Thursday of the month, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

Friday • River Valley Stitchers meet the fourth Friday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center building. (They also meet Saturdays, see below).

Quilters, sewers, knitters, and crocheters of all ages and skill levels are invited.

Bring your own project to work on.

Saturday • Friends of the Osceola Library meet the second Saturday of the month at the library at 10:30 a.m. 715294-2657.

• Friends of the Osceola Library Book Sale, first Saturday of the month, at the Discovery Center in Osceola, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in Osceola at 7 a.m. Saturdays.

The “Lap around Osceola” is a “no drop” jog of about 3 miles. Go to www.runosceola.org, Paul Smith at 715-410-6047.

• River Valley Stitchers meet the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center building. (They also meet Fridays, see above).

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY • Osceola TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weigh-in, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:309:30. FFI: 715-755-3123.

• Lego Lab, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dresser Library.

• Non-denominational men’s prayer breakfast, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Osceola Community Church, 651-329-9535.

• Tai Chi, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

THURSDAY • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center. To register, 715-6844440.

• Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. 715-755-3639.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser.

• Family Game Night at Dresser Library, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Osceola Seniors 500 card group, 12:30 p.m.4 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

• Adult GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser.

New group. FFI: (715) 557-1431. Youth Grief Share: 715-566-1945.

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

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

SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weigh-in, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. Kim, 715-417-0683.

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

MONDAY

• The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. 715-483-9202.

• Divorce Care Support Group, Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sunday Osceola at 7 p.m. and Osceola United Method• Times in Which We Live ist Church at 7 p.m. meets the first and third • Music and Movement storytime, St. Croix Sunday of each month at the Falls Public Library, 10:15 a.m.

St. Croix Falls Library at • Little’s Storytime at Dresser Library, 10:30 6:30 p.m. DVDs are shown a.m. about current events. 715• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

755-3473. or email Steve at TUESDAY thekinzers@me.com.

• AA for women at Trinity Lutheran Church • An open song circle in Osceola, 7 p.m. meets at the St. Croix Falls • Seniors on the Go card group, 12:30-4 p.m Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the second an the Osceola Senior Center.

• Storytime, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 Sunday of the month. 715501-4487. or liabeing@gmail. a.m. 715-294-2310.

• Osceola Seniors Duplicate Bridge, 6 to 9 p.m. com. at the Osceola Senior Center. Jeff, 715-781-6080.

There is a dog out there for everyone. They come in all sizes and shapes, all colors and temperaments. The trick is to choose the right dog for you.

Questions you might ask yourself before you get a new dog are: How much undivided time do I have to spend with a dog each day?

How active is my lifestyle? Where do you live, an apartment or house? Is it rural or residential? Are you willing to train for a behavior that you desire? Can I afford to provide adequate dietary needs and vet care? So much to consider and we all want a great relationship with our dogs. All of these questions and more will help you pick the right dog for you.

Two very different dogs are Beckett and Ellie. Both large dogs are available for adoption at Arnell. Each one will be perfect for two different lifestyles.

If you have a quiet lifestyle, a steady routine that is lacking in canine companionship, Beckett may be the dog for you. He is a two year old Greyhound-Shepherd mix with a short, Black and Tan coat. He weighs 50 pounds, has the slender build of a Greyhound with Black and Cream markings of a Shepherd. His temperament is that of a Greyhound; he is shy with strangers, never aggressive and is submissive to other dogs.

Beckett plays well with other dogs and is in love with toys

to chase and run with. As you would expect, he likes to stretch his legs with gusto and fanfare. He can be quite silly with a tennis ball in his mouth, “Look at me, I’ve got the ball!” He would benefit from another social dog in the household, to pal around with and play. He will require containment, on leash, in the house, in a fenced yard.

Beckett is a sensitive, loving soul who wants to belong with someone who will provide a secure, loving environment with a healthy dash of fun. He is not the life of a party; he prefers a quieter, one on one engagement. Is your lifestyle right for a Beckett? He is waiting to meet you.

Ellie, on the other hand, is an active, alert, engaging Yellow Lab. She is four years old, weighs 70 pounds with a light Yellow coat. Ellie loves to connect with her person. She is enthusiastic about everything that has to do with you. Ellie would be great for a person who likes hiking and taking in the great outdoors.

Ellie likes to train and has an intense focus for it. She wants to please and is determined to figure out whatever it is you want: Sit, Stay, Fetch, Come. Just show her the way and she is there. An active lifestyle would suit Ellie best. She can relax on the couch with the best of them, but she is a dog that likes to learn and do. Ellie can be dominant with other dogs and might be best in an only dog household. Ellie is looking for a post that desires a loyal friend in pursuit of an active life – together.

Let us help you find the perfect dog for you.

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inter has arrived and we are all heating our homes again.

With all the talk of how plentiful natural gas is, we should have favorable heating expenses for the winter. The fuel oil folks, whose price is linked more closely to the price of crude oil, may not fare as well.

It’s interesting to see how home heating methods have evolved over the years, with some of the old methods coming back in favor.

When I was a child, our house had a gravity-fed fuel oil furnace a blower motor.

Publisher without The house, built in the early 1900s, had grates in the ceiling on Tom Stangl the ground floor for the warm air to rise to the second story, but we were never truly warm upstairs. We used lots of blankets to keep warm and would come downstairs and stand on the large grate directly above the furnace for as long as we could stand it to get warm in the chilly mornings.

Occasionally, the fuel oil in the barrel located next to the house would run out. A telephone call to the tank wagon man, usually affiliated with the local gas station, would be made. Thankfully, these stout and friendly souls would venture out in any weather and make sure that we got the fuel we needed.

Lighting the furnace, to us kids, was a grand adventure. First, the heavy grate would be pried open and leaned back. Then, the lid on the burning chamber, much like an old wood burning stove, would be pried off. The “tool” to be used in this exercise was a butter knife. “Can’t do the job without the right tools,” my father, the Chief, would always say, just before using a butter knife for everything from a pry bar to a screwdriver.

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After the lid was lifted, a lever would be turned to regulate the flow of fuel oil. We would watch in anticipation of the arrival of the thick, black substance. As soon as it entered the burn chamber, a tissue would be lit with a wooden kitchen match and the flaming tissue would be dropped, igniting the fuel oil.

As a kid, it was an awesome sight to behold. My father and mother were mostly relieved that we would stay warm.

Eventually, the furnace was replaced with a forced air natural gas furnace and a thermostat, something that had never existed in our home. For the rest of their lives, my mother and father fought over that thermostat. One would turn it up, the other would turn it down.

The first home I owned had a fuel oil furnace, a huge cast iron behemoth that was converted from burning coal. I always liked the “heavy” heat of fuel oil, but soon realized that the furnace would need to be replaced. There was a single person in town that could repair the old cast iron monster, and he was not a young man. So, we put in a high efficiency propane furnace AND central air conditioning. It was wonderful!

Now we have a natural gas furnace. Hopefully, it lasts for many years, but I have my doubts. Things don’t seem to last as long as those old cast iron fuel oil furnaces.

And I still remember the heavy warmth and strange smell.

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

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While I may be only a little more than one month in at The Sun and Country Messenger, I am almost a year and two months into being newspaper editor. It’s a weird spot because I can use the justification of “being new” but only selectively.

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Here’s where complaining and constructive criticism comes in.

Let’s say we’re not covering a certain aspect of the community you love, be it government, community events, or what have you.

There are one of two ways that you could approach the situation (and yes I have been a recipient to both): One, you could complain.

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Be sure to state how incompetent I am, or how the paper is failing to do its job. And don’t bother signing that letter, or leaving your name and number after the beep. Just blow off steam, walk away, read next week’s paper, and repeat.

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State focusing on nitrates, PFAs to combat groundwater contamination State regulators are looking at new ways to combat groundwater contamination in Wisconsin, focusing on nitrates as well as lesser-known PFAS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are on the beginning of our scientific journey with PFAS,â&#x20AC;? said Darsi Foss, a division administrator for the DNR. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know a lot about nitrates. We know a lot about geology and how nitrates move.

But PFAS weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just learning about.â&#x20AC;?

At the Nov. 1 H20 Policy Summit in Green Bay hosted by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher and Rep. Joel Kitchens, Foss told attendees the CDC and other federal and state agencies are conducting studies across the country on the impacts of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These are present in a number of commercial products including firefighting foam and non-stick pan coatings and have been found in groundwater as well as public water systems.

Nitrates, on the other hand, accu-

mulate naturally in groundwater when nitrogen combines with oxygen or ozone. Excess nitrogen can come from farming, septic systems and other sources. Both nitrates and PFAS have been linked to serious health problems in humans and animals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are facing a number of water quality issues around the state,â&#x20AC;? DNR Secretary Preston Cole said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of those include legacy contaminants affecting our Great Lakes, persistent contaminants like nitrates in wells, lead laterals contributing to elevated lead levels in homes, schools and daycares, and emerging contaminants like PFAS.â&#x20AC;?

In January, Gov. Tony Evers declared 2019 the â&#x20AC;&#x153;year of clean drinking water.â&#x20AC;? Cole says that was done not only to shed light on the problems surrounding water in the state but also to find solutions.

He noted the latest state budget funds two additional research scientists at DNR devoted to studying PFAS, as well as four new positions to help communities implement water quality improvement plans, and another four focused on concentrated animal

feeding operations. He says those CAFO positions will help increase the number of farm inspections and improve responses to manure spills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the areas we are focusing on this year is nitrates,â&#x20AC;? Cole said, noting the presence of this contaminant in private wells represents â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the top drinking water health issues in Wisconsin.â&#x20AC;?

In rural areas across the state, Cole said groundwater that was once clean has been polluted by pathogens and nitrates, which he attributes to â&#x20AC;&#x153;too much manure and fertilizer.â&#x20AC;?

Kevin Masarik, a groundwater education specialist at UW-Stevens Point, provided numbers showing 1.7 million people in the state are served by private wells, which arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tested with the same scrutiny as public water systems.

Masarik explained about 10% of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private wells have nitrate concentrations above the drinking water standard, which is 10 milligrams per liter. About 2% of private wells have concentrations above 20 mg/L, and another 1% have concentrations above 25 SEE REPORT, PAGE 6

THE POSTSCRIPT Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the edge season!â&#x20AC;? my husband, Peter, said, as we watched the moon rise over the mountains and felt a chill breeze rise with it.

As far as I know, Peter invented this expression.

He might have meant the â&#x20AC;&#x153;seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end,â&#x20AC;? but I like the idea of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edgeâ&#x20AC;? better.

Peter and I are staying in the Columnist south of Spain and, even here, Carrie Classon the season is changing. Restaurants that have been open all summer and fall are finally giving their employees a few days off.

Menus are changing, hours are shortening, outdoor tables are now used only during the day and only on days that are sunny. Clouds suddenly appear over the mountains and the diners scatter, looking for somewhere cozy indoors.

And I agree with Peter: I like it.

Peter and I took a bus inland to Granada this week and it was cooler than on the coast. I brought along fancy boots and a skirt and ditched them both after I realized the cobblestones were murder on my feet. I was not willing to make

a fashion statement at the expense of my feet. Would I have been willing to do that a few years ago, I wondered? Probably. Perhaps this is a change that has come in my own â&#x20AC;&#x153;edge season.â&#x20AC;?

I still feel the familiar pull of, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I should really do that,â&#x20AC;? or, â&#x20AC;&#x153;not everyone gets a chance to do this,â&#x20AC;? and feel a sense of obligation to chase after some sight or activity and, while I do make an effort not to be a stick-in-the-mud, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but notice how wonderful it feels to simply be where I want, doing what I please.

When I was younger, I was obsessed with the idea of missing out. I could barely stand to be in one place, thinking of all the other places I could be at the same time. The idea of taking a nap was preposterous. The idea of missing an opportunity, too painful to contemplate.

Things are different now.

After Peter and I toured the Alhambra palace in Granada, we came home and took a nap. Instead of imagining all the sights I was not seeing, all the memories I would not have, I thought about the all amazing things I had seen that day. I replayed them in my head and drifted off to sleep.

Later, Peter and I headed out (in practical shoes) and had a kind of very strong Moroccan tea I

had never tasted and a delicious crepe. We sat on ornate cushions covered with tassels and sequins, with glittering lanterns overhead, and watched two college girls busy with their phones and their hair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would you take a photo of us?â&#x20AC;? I asked the students in badly fractured Spanish, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m terrible at selfies!â&#x20AC;?

The young woman with the larger volume of hair cheerfully agreed and took several photos of usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;me grinning broadly (as I do) and Peter looking a tad on edge (as he does).

I wondered what these two young women would do in their livesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if they would stay in Granada or travel the world. I wondered if they ever worried they were missing out when they already lived in such an interesting place.

And then I thought how grateful I was to be exactly where I was in my lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;dressed in practical shoes with nowhere I wanted to be other than exactly where I was.

I took Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very happy to be here with you,â&#x20AC;? I told him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is great tea!â&#x20AC;? Peter said.

It was.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoir, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Yarn,â&#x20AC;? was released earlier this year.

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20 years ago Nov. 17, 1999 â&#x20AC;˘ Ken Staples plans to return next year as the manager of the Osceola Braves. â&#x20AC;˘ The Osceola Community Fund Drive exceeded its goal of $31,000 and raised $35,440. â&#x20AC;˘ Gary Cooper, president of Cooper Groceries, plans to purchase Osceola Super Valu â&#x20AC;˘ A well-known landmark, Crabtreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen of Copas, is closing its doors forever after 50 years as a restaurant. â&#x20AC;˘ Students of the month at

Osceola Middle School were Matt Westlake, Amanda Brockman, Kyle Burkhamer, Jannesa Hamilton, Katie Johnson, Marty Hinz, Tyler Wente and Katie Osterbauer. â&#x20AC;˘. The L.O. Simenstad NCU has been raising funds since May 1998 to purchase a new bus that arrived last week. â&#x20AC;˘ Eric Lehman, Osceola Police Department, recently completed Drug Abuse Resistance Education Instructor training at Wisconsin Pnysicians Service Insurance Corporation in Madison.

30 years ago Nov. 15, 1989 â&#x20AC;˘ Just a candy coating of snow fell in the St. Croix Valley on Nov. 9. â&#x20AC;˘ The 1917 vaudeville stage of the Auditorium Theatre in St. Croix Falls is reopening Nov. 24 through Dec. 3 with live entertainment. â&#x20AC;˘ Osceola High School French students who attended Concordian Language Village were Brian Arndt, Jennifer Brandt, Patty Demar, Matt Duncanson, Sean Faulk, Adam Hafdahl, Jeremy Hill, Denise Kratochvil, Scott Lee, Dawn Measner, Keri Montgomery, Nick Montpetit, Nichole Phaneuf, Michelle Schneider, Eric Solland, Mark Swiontek and Chris Vesperman. â&#x20AC;˘ Members of the Osceola High School FBLA attended the North Central Regional Leadership Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Attendees were Brad Olson, Josh Robinson, Tom Wettig, Jim Jenkins, Joe Falen, Dani Mortenson, Gina Laux, Katy Schottler and Nikki Vesperman.

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In 2010, financial services giant American Express launched a promotion aimed at small business vitality along Main Streets, U.S.A. It’s called Small Business Saturday® (SBS) and occurs on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, meaning it’s sandwiched between mega-shopping events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

SBS encourages consumers to ‘shop small’ in their respective home towns. More times than not, shopping locally means shopping at family-owned businesses. Even nationally-branded shops are likely operated by a local franchise holder, who could be a neighbor, St. Croix EDC volunteer coach, and planning commission member all rolled into Bill Rubin one.

Small adds up. American Express says local spending on SBS has reached a reported $103 billion from those nine designated days from 2010-2018. Another study says for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., around 67 cents stays in the local community. This equates to wages, taxes, chamber memberships, and donations to just about every worthy cause.

Little events get big attention. In 2011, the U.S. Senate put gridlock aside and unanimously passed a resolution of support for SBS. Community boosters in all fifty states are on-board with unique SBS promotions. On several occasions, President Obama took his daughters shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. He even offered a shout-out to SBS supporters, “From the momand-pop storefront shops that anchor Main Street to the high-tech start-ups that keep America on the cutting edge, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our Nation’s promise.

These businesses create two out of every three new jobs in America, helping spur economic development in communities across our country and giving millions of families and individuals the opportunity to achieve the American dream. Through events such as Small Business Saturday, we keep our local economies strong and help maintain an American economy that can compete and win in the 21st century.”

From framed artwork to artisan jewelry and from hearty soups, burgers, and brews, all can be found in central business districts in the St. Croix Valley. Let’s shop them on November 30th. Better yet, let’s shop them year ‘round.

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Saturday, NOv. 23, 2019 • 9 am - 1 pm • Fruit Cakes made by the United Methodist Women • Large assortment of Baked Goods • SERRV International Food Products • Handmade Crafts & Decor by Area Artisans • Lunch Counter - BBQ Sandwiches, Choice of Soup, Bars, Pie a la Mode, Hot or Cold Cider, Coffee, Milk

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e had a lovely crowd last Sunday for Turkey Dinner at the center. If you missed it, you missed a wonderful dinner. Over 40 people came, our great cooks really did a wonderful job, so many different items to choose from, and presented in style. All was exceptionally delicious, especialthe pies and ice Columnist ly cream if you could find room for it afPat Willits ter all the turkey, mashed potatoes, etc. Thanks to all those special folks that helped make this a fun day with all their hard work!

We are open on New Year’s Eve, that’s a Tuesday, we will be having special treats and 500 cards will be played starting at 6:30pm or so.

We will be closed on Christmas

Day and there will be a special event on Christmas Eve, watch for more information.

The Festival Theater folks are doing a Christmas Carol, a Radio Show, be sure to go and enjoy yourselves, it’s a great Holiday event. Also Taylors Falls Lighting festival is starts the day after Thanksgiving, lots of things going on so check it out. Get out and about, we in for some warmer days this week.

Rivertown celebration is on Saturday, Dec. 7th starting at noon till 6pm. We will be serving our usual: wild rice soup or chili and treats.

Santa is planning on being here and lots of other fun things going on for the children too. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Remember, Express Employment Professionals will serve a free meal on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5-6pm, stop down and check it out.

The center is available for pri-

vate parties or events, call Joyce Nelson for information on renting: 715-483-3466.

Tuesday 11/12 winners 500: BrenNel Ward and Shirley Sims.

9 Bid: Ray Nelson. Hand and Foot winner: Bill McGrorty.

Thursday 11/14 winners 500: Ray Nelson, Jan Johnson, and BrenNel Ward. 9 Bid: Betty Wilson.

Sunday 11/17 winners 500: Roger Greely, Bob Norlander, Judy Johnson, and Mary Lou Curtis. 9Bid: Cathy Smith and Audrey Ludovico.

Bridge is every Friday am and Mahjong on Wednesday afternoons. If you want to learn how to play these games, come on down we will teach you. We need more Hand and foot players on Tuesday afternoons, always room for more card players.

The center is located downtown St. Croix Falls at 140 N. Washington. Phone:715-483-1901.

REPORT: Individual rehabilitation can cost up to $20,000 dollars FROM PAGE 5

mg/L. Still, nearly 60% of the state’s private wells have concentrations around 2 mg/L, which is only slightly higher than the baseline of 1 mg/L. Cole said around 47% of the state’s private wells are “crumbling, and don’t meet the public health standard,” calling the current situation a crisis. He also noted that individual well rehabilitation can cost as much as $20,000.

“As a state agency we

should shed light on that issue so that our legislators can hear about what we believe are some systemic issues around wells and well rehabs,” Cole said.

Masarik said regulators should be more intentional about organizing residential developments with respect to private wells in rural areas and subdivisions.

“This includes proximity to rural areas, as well as the density of septic systems that we allow,” he said.

He believes efforts to reduce nitrate concentrations will have to go “above and beyond simple nutrient management recommendations.” That includes changing the timing for certain crops, as well as planting cover crops to allow for more nitrogen to be taken out of the soil by plants outside of the active growing season. He also said perennial and biofuel crops could play an important role.

“Those really would have the greatest benefit

if we want to be strategic about reducing those nitrate impacts in some areas,” Masarik said.

the Osceola Methodist Church. The concert is all about celebrating with Joy the birth of Jesus.

It’s a beautiful mix of contemporary and traditional Christmas music.

There is no charge for the concert, but a free will donation will be taken for Blessing Baskets. What a wonderful evening - fill your hearts with the joy that comes from celebrating the Birth - and give some joy as well!

Then just two days later, Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m.

come to the Osceola Intermediate School for an old fashioned community Christmas concert.

Join The Indianhead Chorus, The SCV Christian Community Choir, Voices of the Valley, Peace Lutheran Church Choir, Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir and more local musicians/ choirs as they each perform a couple selections - and then combine to sing some beautiful Christmas music as a large group! It’s going to

be a glorious afternoon!

If your church, club, organization, etc. would like to participate, there’s still time. Just let me know and we’ll add you to the program! Music will be provided for the group numbers.

Dec. 22 at 3 p.m., you are invited to Osceola Community Church where Voices of the Valley will be presenting their annual Christmas Concert and sing along.

TO THE EDITOR Christmas concerts Next week might be Thanksgiving - but for many of us, rehearsals have been underway since before Halloween... getting ready for Christmas! Please mark your calendars for some very special events being held right here in Osceola.

Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m., the St. Croix Valley Christian Community Choir will be presenting the Christmas cantata, “The King Is Here,” at

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Tell us what matters and why, and we can find a way to improve the things you wish to see.

My point in all of this, dear reader, is to ask of your help to make this a newspaper you want to read. No, I’m not asking you to sit at my desk and write the stories, but I would ask that you let us know what it is you’d like to see in the paper. Most importantly, let civility be a priority in that exchange. The changes you would like to see are much more likely to hap-

pen if they are brought to us in a respectful and thoughtful manner.

I will reiterate what I stated in my very first column during my time in Baldwin: this is your paper. You decided to subscribe, or pick it up at your local newsstand.

My job, is to make sure it’s something worth reading, and you are an inseparable part of that.

I always welcome your comments, questions, and concerns. Feel free to reach out at any time.

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Service of remembrance The death of a family member or close friend is difficult any time of the year. Whether a loved one passed away eight months ago or eight years ago, feelings of loss can be especially heightened during the extended holiday time that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Peace Lutheran Church will hold a brief Service of Remembrance Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. (Note the earlier date from previous years – prior to Thanksgiving.)

This special service will include lighting a candle in memory of each loved one. We will focus on remembering the blessings our loved ones brought to our lives and how they continue to live on within us.

A time for fellowship and light refreshments will follow the service. Anyone affected by grief is welcomed to attend. Peace Lutheran is located northwest of Dresser at 2355 Clark Road.

BIRTHS cole and Jack Johnston, Amery.

OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER Osceola, Wisconsin Oct. 30, 2019: A girl, Aubrie Sue Schallenberger, weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces, to Sabrina Rehbein and Christopher Schallenberger, Siren.

Nov. 5, 2019: A girl, Susan Mackenzie Moyer, weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces, to Jordan and Evan Moyer, Center City, Minn.

AMERY HOSPITAL AND CLINIC Amery, Wisconsin Oct. 1, 2019: A girl, Paisley Marie Mosay, weighing 9 pounds, to Ashley Matrious and Carlos Mosay, Luck.

Oct. 7, 2019: A boy, Everett Marcel Bellefeuille, weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces, to Cassandra and Jordan Bellefeuille, Cumberland.

Oct. 11, 2019: A boy, Ollie Jackson James Johnston, weighing 9 pounds 6 ounces, to Ni-

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BY MIKE FISK BONE LAKE LUTHERAN

You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Genesis 50:20 It’s easy to be thankful when the check book has a surplus, your body weight matches the insurance company guidelines, your children are healthy and looked upon with respect by peers and community. It’s easy to be thankful when you have the nicest car on the block in the biggest house on the block and your spouse is amazingly compassionate and exceeds your greatest expectations. At least that’s what I’ve heard.

But for the rest of us, sometimes it’s hard to be thankful. It’s hard when the car won’t start, the kids are struggling, the bill collectors are bugging you, your relationships seem destined for shipwreck and the doctor gave you bad news about your recent tests. It’s hard to see God’s love in the wilderness of life. Yet God has done his best work in the wilderness.

One of my favorite stories is the story of Joseph. In case you’ve forgotten it, let me give you a brief reminder.

Joseph was the second youngest of 12 boys in the family (that alone is stressful for some); He had some strange ideas and dreams that caused his father to question him and his brothers to hate him enough to plan his murder; As an act of ‘mercy’ his brothers faked his death and sold him into slavery to a people who hated his race; He was wrongfully accused of raping his boss’s wife and thrown in prison; He spent years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

If there was anyone who had a right to be bitter is was Joseph. If there was anyone who had a right to doubt God, it was Joseph. If there was anyone who had a right to be hateful and resentful, it was Joseph. Yet in spite of all he went through he chose forgiveness over bitterness, love over hate, faith over doubt. We have the luxury of knowing his whole story, but he had to live it one day at a time. I’m sure there were times he doubt-

ed. I’m sure there were times he questioned himself or his God, but he remained faithful and grateful to God. There are many things we are promised through God’s Word.

Three of them are: We will go through wilderness experiences (where we will lose sight of God); God is sovereign (even when we question his actions); God loves you with an unconditional love (even when you fail him).

The prophet Habakkuk writes, “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! (Habakkuk 3:17-18) Whatever wilderness you are going through right now, remember He knows your yesterday and your tomorrow; he has everything in control when your life seems out of control; He loves you with an everlasting love.

This holiday season, choose to have an “attitude of gratitude” for all he’s done for you.

Evers returns ‘holiday tree’ name to evergreen

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has gone back to calling the evergreen on display at the state Capitol a holiday tree, reversing his predecessor who declared it a Christmas tree.

The state Department of Administration places a huge evergreen in the Capitol rotunda every year ahead of Christmas. The tree has been a tradition in the Capitol

since 1916.

Politicians called it a Christmas tree until 1985, when they began referring to it as a holiday tree to avoid perceptions that they were endorsing religion. DOA allows other groups to place displays in the rotunda as end-of-the-year holidays approach, including a menorah and a Festivus pole, a nod to the fictional holiday in the “Seinfeld” television series. But the controversy over what to call the tree has never really died.

In 2007 the Republican-controlled state Assembly passed a resolution to call the tree a Christmas tree, but it died in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker, the son of a Baptist minister, declared the tree a Christmas tree when he took office in 2011.

Evers, a Democrat, called the tree a holiday tree on Friday. He announced the tree’s theme will SEE EVERGREEN, PAGE 9

CHURCH LISTINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1100 www.stcroixalliance.com Lead Pastor Jeff Naegelen Co-Lead Pastor Chris Folkestad SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH East Farmington Rev. Andy Anderson SUNDAY: Mass at 9 a.m.

———————— BETHANY LUTHERAN Star Prairie Pastor Dan Pennington (715) 248-3730 blcsp@frontiernet.net SUNDAY: Traditional Worship 8 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

———————— BETHESDA LUTHERAN LCMC 1947 110th Ave. Dresser Sand Lake 715-755-2562 www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid Associate Pastor Scott Adkins SUNDAY: Contemporary/Traditional worship, 9 a.m ———————— CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, Minn.

Pastor Joel Martin 651-433-3222 SUNDAY: Worship 8:15 & 9:45 a.m.

———————— EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER Six miles east of Dresser on Co. Rd. F, 1751 100th Ave. Pastor Darryl R. Olson 715-755-3113 SUNDAY: Morning worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening service 6 p.m.

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EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Seth Brickley 715-483-9464 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

———————— FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 661A West Street Taylors Falls, MN 55084 651-465-6792 www.firstbaptisttaylorsfalls.com Dr. Kevin Schumann, Pastor SUNDAY: Worship 10.15 a.m.

———————— FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St. Taylors Falls, Minn.

SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

———————— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 719 Nevada St. St. Croix Falls Reverend David Maghakian 715-483-3550 (office) SUNDAY: Church Service 10 a.m.

———————— GRACE CHURCH – OSCEOLA Pastor Mark Barlow 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola 715-417-0752 SUNDAY: Worship Service, 10 a.m.

———————— GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP 421 4th Street, Centuria Duane Gallentine, Pastor 715-755-2523 FRIDAY and SUNDAY KJV Bible Study/Fellowship ———————— GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Nye Area/Wisconsin Synod 2098 70th Avenue Pastor Nile Merseth SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

———————— HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago Lakes, Minn.

651-260-5100 www.holyx.net Fr. Bill Neumann, pastor SUNDAY: Worship 9:30 a.m.

———————— HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH 523 First Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 Father Christopher Wojcik SUNDAY: Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

———————— HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th Street, one mile north of Osceola on Highway 35 Pastor Nate Roschen 715-294-2112 • www.hefc.org SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway, Amery www.journeychurch.city office@journeychurch.city 715-268-2223 THURSDAY: Latino Bible Study 5 p.m.

SUNDAY: Worship Service 9 a.m.

———————— NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Non-denominational 201 State Hwy. 35, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 galatiansii20@yahoo.com Church office: 715-417-0945 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

———————— NEW WINE COMMUNITY CHURCH 309 5th Street, Centuria Pastor Scott Petznick (715) 338-8912 Worship 10 a.m.

———————— OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH 2492 Education Drive, Osceola Larry Mederich www.osceolacommunitychurch.org SATURDAY: 6 p.m.

SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m.

OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola https: myomc.org/wellness/ spiritual-care 715-294-2111 Chapel open daily for meditation.

———————— OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 306 River Street, Osceola P.O. Box 447 Pastor Jack Starr 715-755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m.

———————— PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 2355 Clark Rd., Dresser 715-755-2515• plcdresser.org Pastor Melissa Carmack Find us on Facebook! peace@centurytel.net SUNDAY: Worship, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

———————— PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT CHURCH OF NEW RICHMOND 1396 210th Ave. 2 miles north of New Richmond on Hwy. 65 Pastor Rudy King 715-248-0600 SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— REDEEMER EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod Corner of Adams & Louisiana St. Croix Falls Rev. Timothy Blauert 715-483-3401 SUNDAY: Worship 9:15 a.m.

———————— RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE 1289 160th Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 715-483-5378

Pastor Jonah Fetzer SUNDAY: Worship 10 a.m.

———————— ST. ANNE PARISH 139 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025 715-247-3310 Rev. Andy Anderson SATURDAY: Mass 5 p.m.

SUNDAY: Mass 8 and 10 a.m.

———————— ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upper St. Croix Parish 300 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-9494 churches@centurytel.net umstcroixfallswolfcreek.org Pastor Ran Yoo Pastor Kooko Kim Sunday services 10 a.m.

———————— ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Rev. Kelli Clement SUNDAY: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday 10 a.m.

———————— ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Franconia, MN 651-465-7345 www.stfrancisfranconia.org Fr. John Drees SUNDAY: Mass 9:15 a.m.

———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC Osceola Rev. Andy Anderson 715-294-2243 SATURDAY: Mass at 4 p.m.

SUNDAY: Latin Mass, 8:30 a.m.

Mass at 11a.m.

———————— ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 490 Bench Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota

651-465-7345 www.stjosephtaylorsfalls.org Fr. John Drees SATURDAY: 5:30 p.m. Vigil SUNDAY: Mass 7:30 and 11 a.m.

———————— SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD 140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark Schoen 715-483-1186 SUNDAY: Worship Services 9 a.m.

———————— TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave., (Ct H M) Osceola 715-294-2828 • www.trinityosceola.com Pastor David Rosenow (920-645-7526) SUNDAY: Worship 9 a.m. • Wed. 7 p.m.

Bible Class, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

———————— TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Pastor Lori Peper 715-268-9577 SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

———————— WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 447 180th St., Osceola www.westimmanuel.org SUNDAY: Worship Services, 9:30 a.m.

———————— WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Cliff Bjork, (651) 465-7373 366 Bench St., Taylors Falls, Minn.

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10 a.m.

———————— ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Wisconsin Synod) East Farmington Pastor William Brassow (715) 294-3489 THURSDAY: Worship, 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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New provider joins Osceola Medical Center Tony Huy Tien Nguyen, MD, from Stillwater, MN, is joining the medical staff at Osceola Medical Center as a family medicine physician.

A graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his family medicine residency at Phalen Village Family Medicine Clinic in St. Paul, Minn, and St. John Hospital in Maplewood, Minn. In addition to his education, Dr. Nguyen has worked with various health care systems including HealthPartners, HealthEast, Fairview and Children Hospitals of Minnesota.

“I think OMC will give me a great foundation as I start my career as a physician,” explained Dr. Nyugen.

“I have heard wonderful things about OMC and its providers. I am looking forward to working alongside colleagues who have had high remarks from people I look up to. My hope is to start and finish my career in Osceola.”

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nity is very important to Dr. Nguyen. He currently helps with local and regional events such as the Twin Cities Marathon, interacts with immigrants in Saint Paul, and participates in events and retreats with his church.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, hiking, exploring and snowboarding.

He would like to try fishing all the lakes in Minnesota, but will settle for a major chunk of it.

To learn more about Dr. Nyugen and watch his bio video, visit MyOMC.org. He is accepting new patients, call OMC at 715-294-2111 to make an appointment.

OBITUARIES

Earl J. Plattner, Sr.

Mark k Thomas h Dorau

Earl J. Plattner, Sr., of Osceola, formerly of Stillwater, Minn., died peacefully in the arms of his wife. He was 77.

Earl had an unshakable ffaith in his Lord and Savior J Jesus Christ and is now rresting in peace in the arms o of his Savior. He was an a active member of Salem Luttheran and Trinity Luthera an (Osceola) churches. Earl d delivered beer for 20 plus y years and then went on to w work for the City of Stillwatter retiring after 24 years o of employment. He was a L Lutheran Pioneer Buckaroo L Leader, and Firearm and H Hunter Education Instructor. Earl’s hobbies included hunting, fishing and bird watching and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley; parents, Richard and Jeanette; brothers, Virgil, Dale, Richard, Jr., Warren “Chuck”, and Stephen; and sister, Sally Campeau.

He will be sadly missed by wife, Carole; children, Earl, Jr. (Jessica), Elizabeth (Chad) Bengtson; step-daughters, Rachael Tanberg and Christine Mammenga; grandchildren, Ginna Mammenga, Neveah Bengtson, Katherine Tanberg, Christopher Mammenga, Triton Bengtson, Finneus Plattner, Kinley Plattner and Ellamay Campbell; many nieces, nephews other family and friends.

A celebration of Earl’s life was held Nov. 16, 2019, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Osceola.

Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.

Mark Thomas Dorau died from Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) on Oct. 31, 2019, at West Park Neurology & Rehab Care Facility in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 54.

He was born Oct. 6, 1965, tto Kathryn DeJak and Laurrence Dorau in Selma, Ala. Mark gravitated to the u underdog, sensitive to those w with similar struggles. He h had a “big personality,” b big dreams and big ideas.

M Mark’s journey included a v variety of jobs, dabbling as a waiter, scuba dive instructtor, assembly line worker, b business owner, and chef, to n name a few. He loved music, w was an avid reader, loved tto cook, loved to eat, loved his family, loved a good practical joke, and above all else, he loved his pets. Mark was quick to trust and befriend, giving family and friends fun and colorful nicknames along the way.

The effect of this cruel disease stole his essence. We lost our Mark long ago.

Mark is survived by many friends and family. A special thank you to Uncle David for opening his home to Mark for many years, without hesitation.

Thank you to the caring staff at West Park Neurology & Rehab.

For our “Moose,” our “Sparky,” please consider a donation to Frontotemporal Dementia research, http:// www.theaftd.org.

LETTERS: Christmas concerts planned in the Osceola area FROM PAGE 6

This is always such a special concert. It will

Packers’ Bratkowski dies at age 88

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers say Zeke Bratkowski, the quarterback who backed up Bart Starr during the team’s 1960s dynasty, has died at his Florida home.

He was 88.

The Packers Hall of Fam-

er was a quarterback in Green Bay from 1963-1968 and again in 1971. One of Bratkowski’s most notable performances in relief of an injured Starr came in 1965, a 13-10 overtime playoff win over the Baltimore Colts that sent the Packers

to the title game against Cleveland.

They beat the Browns for what would be the first of three straight championship seasons, and Bratkowski played briefly in both Super Bowl wins in the two years that followed.

certainly fill you with Christmas Spirit.

Whether it’s a school concert or a community concert, there are people working hard to learn and perfect music to share with their audi-

ence. The greatest show of appreciation for their hard work is to come see them. You’ll be giving a gift to the musicians/ choirs who are performing and giving yourself a gift as you enjoy the

concerts being held in our community. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Blessed Christmas.

Linda Iwaszko Osceola

SCHOOL: Board voted in favor of 9.2 percent levy FROM PAGE 2

to get the debt paid off as well as we can with 9.2 percent.” The benefits of doing so, according to Edwards, would be an additional cost savings of $56,000 for the future of the loan and to “pay our debt down sooner,”

putting the district in a better financial standing going forward.

While Edwards’ recommendation was received well by half of the board, Rosanne Anderson and Pete Kammerud expressed concerns on raising the levy, specifically, if doing so will increase

taxes for residents and why paying off the debt sooner is a benefit in the long run.

In the end, the majority of the Board voted in favor of the 9.2 percent levy, hoping this change will make a positive difference for the district.

Wisconsin deer stands damaged; animal rights group suspected NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (AP) — Authorities suspect animal welfare activists are behind the vandalism of several deer stands in western Wisconsin.

The damaged stands have been seen in Dunn,

Barron and St. Croix counties. Scott McDermott in New Richmond says the stilts of his stand were cut in half. The words “The hunters will be hunted” were painted on the stand.

McDermott told KARE-

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TV that that made him angry, and he doesn’t understand why someone would damage property.

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says there may be a possible connection to the Animal Liberation Front.

The damage includes the spray-painted letters A.L.F. The group says on its website that it destroyed 10 stands. In a statement, it says it’s more effective when it strikes directly at those who “murder our nonhuman relatives” than when its members hold signs in protest.

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POLK COUNTY ARRESTS Christian Michael Salsbury, 27, Osceola, was arrested Nov. 8 for OWI (2nd) and obstructing an officer.

Paul E. Braun Jr., 47, Turtle Lake, was arrested Nov. 8 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ashley D. Lowe, 35, Luck, was arrested Nov. 8 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping.

Levi W. Davis, 38, Menomonie, was arrested Nov. 8 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping.

Christopher J. Kuhl, Clear Lake, was arrested Nov. 9 for a Polk

What are these reports based on?

County warrant and resisting an officer.

Benjamin Paul Hart, 34, Turtle Lake, was arrested Nov. 9 for resisting or obstructing an officer.

Patrick Montague Schneider, 38, Jordan, MN, was arrested Nov. 9 for possession of THC. Megan Marie Lowe, 26, Luck, was arrested Nov. 8 for felony fleeing and operating after revocation.

Zachariah Daryl Reeves, 37, Amery, was arrested Nov. 4 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Dylan David Henning Smolak, 26, Osceola, was arrested Nov. 6 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, a probation hold and operating without license.

Aaron Charles Field, 42, Mill-

town, was arrested Nov. 6 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Paul Eric Fjorden, 55, Luck, was arrested Nov. 6 for receiving stolen property.

Teresa Marie Holmdahl, 40, Cushing, was arrested Nov. 5 for a failure to appear warrant.

Steven T. Lowe, 46, Luck, was arrested Nov. 4 for a probation hold.

Samantha I. Hart, 30, Luck, was arrested Nov. 6 for a Polk County warrant.

Zachary Lewis Rimarcik, 24, Almena, was arrested Nov. 7 for a failure to appear warrant.

Michael John Ellis, 30, Luck, was arrested Nov. 7 for a failure to appear warrant and a probation hold.

EVERGREEN: Do you call it a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Holiday Treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Christmas Tree?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FROM PAGE 7

be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrate Scienceâ&#x20AC;? and asked schoolchildren to submit science-related ornaments to adorn the tree.

Evers spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately respond to an email asking why the governor has gone back to calling the tree a holiday tree.

Republican Scott Fitzgerald, the state Senate majority leader and a 2020 congressional candidate, tweeted that

Eversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; move was â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; garbage. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Christmas Tree (sic).â&#x20AC;?

Tweeted Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Christmas tree no matter what @GovEvers calls it ...â&#x20AC;?

Asked for his thoughts on calling the tree a holiday tree, The Rev. Andrew Kurz, the Knights of Columbus Wisconsin state chaplain, said in an email that â&#x20AC;&#x153;anyone who is intent on keeping Jesus Christ out of Christmas could be considered

as working against our mission, but we would forgive them with an invitation to find the way, the truth and the life that is Jesus Christ.â&#x20AC;?

Asked in a follow-up email if he was saying Evers is removing Christ from Christmas, Kurz said he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure what the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intentions are.

Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, applauded Eversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decision to rename the tree. She said the move

shows the governor is trying to be inclusive and noted the Christmas tree originates from pagan traditions.

She also praised Evers for promoting science, saying the real reason for the end-of-the-year holidays is the winter solstice, the day in the northern hemisphere with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know that that means,â&#x20AC;? Gaylor said.

ment Monday comes less than a week after his confirmation as agriculture secretary was rejected. Republicans were upset with comments he made critical of them not quickly releasing funding for farmer mental health services.

In his new job, Plaff will be paid $120,910. The position is new and will have expanded respon-

sibilities compared with the previous director of business development, whose salary was $86,736.

The statement announcing his hiring says his experience supporting and advocating for Wisconsin small businesses and rural communities will be used to help grow the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy.

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION School District of Osceola April 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Osceola, on Tuesday, April 7,2020, the following ofďŹ ces are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of ofďŹ ce for school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020 OfďŹ ce President Treasurer

Incumbent Craig Brunclik Rosanne Anderson

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Former ag sec Pfaff gets new job MADISON, Wis. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Wisconsin agriculture secretary fired by the Republican-controlled state Senate has a new job, still within Gov. Tony Eversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; administration.

Brad Pfaff has been hired as the director of business and rural development for the state Department of Administration. The announce-

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NEW PROVIDER JOINS OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER

Tony Nguyen, MD, is joining our team of family medicine providers at Osceola Medical Center. He enjoys providing health care to all ages, from infants to children, adults to elderly.

Dr. Nguyen is now accepting new patients.

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All-conference teams filled with local athletes

BY RON JASPERSON SPORTS WRITER

Are area fans spoiled with their teams’ successes? The fall sports season recently wrapped up and once again there were huge accomplishments for both the Osceola Chieftain and St. Croix Falls Saints teams.

Hopefully the athletes who work so hard to perform at their highest level are appreciated.

Heading the list of accomplishments for the recently completed season has to be the Osceola Chieftain girls cross country team. Osceola was very competitive in every meet that they were in and finished the season as the runner-up team at State. The Chieftains also won the Middle Border conference (MBC) title as well as the Sectional crown.

Earning all-conference recognition for OHS were Rachel Ulrich, Lauren Ellefson, Alli Fogelberg, Chloe Backlund and Shaylee Feske.

“Being an all-conference athlete is such an honor,” Backland said.

“Summer training is really where it all started, getting up and running every morning, and continuing that effort and dedication through the season made it possible for me to receive this award.”

The Osceola boys cross country team also had a great season led by all-conference runners Quinn McDonald, Kolten Heimbach, Zach Solsrud and Nick Kremer.

The Chieftains won the Sectional meet, placed second in conference and were 13th at the State meet.

Both the Osceola and St. Croix Falls volleyball teams had great years with each team going undefeated in their respective conference matches.

Each team also went on to win their Regional before falling in Sectional

play. Earning all-conference recognition for the Chieftains were Makena Hollman (also MBC player of the Year), Addi Anderson, Hailey Ebert, Hannah Ebert and Teagan Harrison. St. Croix Falls all-conference honorees include Sidney Hoverman (also Lakeland conference Player of the Year), Riley Henk, Lucia Neuman, Olivia Miron, Kylie Broten and Emily McCurdy.

“I am grateful to be selected as an all-conference athlete for volleyball,” Henk said. “It’s a good feeling to know other coaches and people see the hard work you put in on the court.”

Osceola and St. Croix Falls also had similar football seasons with both teams qualifying for WIAA tournament action. The Saints made it to Level-2 of the playoffs with the Chieftains falling in the first round.

SCF all-conference performers include Tanner Gaffey, Sebastian Austad, Alex Mysicka, McKinley Erickson, Calan Leahy and Kaleb Bents. OHS all-conference performers were Nick Carlson, Aaron Schmidt, Logan Maxon, Logan Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Ezekiel Lowney and Matt Germain.

“It has been nice to see all the hard work in the weight room and

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Osceola High School cross country members named to the All-Conference team were Rachel Ulrich, Shaylee Feske, Alli Fogelberg, Lauren Ellefson and Chloe Backlund.

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Osceola High School cross country members named to the All-Conference team were Nick Kremer, Zach Solsrud, Kolten Heimbach and Quinn McDonald.

SEE ALL-CONFERENCE, PAGE 11

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Osceola High School golfer Madi Link was named to the All-Conference team.

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Osceola High School volleyball players named to the All-Conference team were Hailey Ebert, Teagan Harrison, Makena Hollman, Addi Anderson and Hannah Ebert.

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Osceola High School soccer players named to the All-Conference team were Sean Archibald and Hahns Huebsch.

Osceola High School football players named to the All-Conference team were, front row: Aaron Schmidt, Logan Johnson and Ezekiel Lowney. Back row: Nick Carlson, Logan Maxon, Tyler Johnson and Matt Germain.

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Mysicka said. “Being a newcomer in the Heart O’ North and earning this honor was a nice surprise considering I didn’t really know what to expect from the teams in the conference. Being in the HON definitely gave me more opportunities as a player to play balls in the air and be aggressive.”

Osceola golfer Maddi Link earned all-conference recognition for Osceola this past season as did Sean Archibald and Hahns Huebsch on the soccer field. St. Croix’s Trevor LaMirande and Mason Peer for the boys and Sierra Braund for the girls each earned a spot on the Lakeland conference cross country all-conference team.

“A lot of hours have been put in over the

years, both in and out of the soccer season,” Huebsch said. “It has been a journey of many bus rides and late nights; thousands of passes, shots, and dribbles; and a good amount of falls

too. After all that, to be recognized in this way is a pretty special honor.”

“I put in extra time this summer, really focusing on my short game,” Link noted. “I also attended the University of Wiscon-

sin golf camp for the first time, which really contributed to my success this year.”

St. Croix Falls and Unity form a co-op soccer team but is not yet in a conference. The team did

extremely well winning a Regional title but since there is no conference affiliation there was no individual recognition as all-conference members.

Osceola and St. Croix Falls sports teams gave

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Sierra Braund from St. Croix Falls was named to the All-Conference cross country team.

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St. Croix Falls High School volleyball players named to the All-Conference team were L to R: Lucia Neuman, Sidney Hoverman, Olivia Miron, Kylie Broten, Emily McCurdy and Riley Henk

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Trevor LaMirande and Mason Peer from St. Croix Falls were named to the All-Conference cross country team.

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St. Croix Falls High School football players named to the All-Conference team were Alex Mysicka, Calan Leahy, Kaleb Bents, McKinley Erickson, Sebastian Austad and Tanner Gaffey

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Homeless deer hunters

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he Deer Shack is no more. Our residence for the Wisconsin deer season, an old mobile home in the woods with no water or electricity, was sold by the owner right before the deer opener. We are now a homeless bunch of deer hunters and the deer season is just around the corner. We are definitely not the first deer hunters to lose a shack or land.

Land changes hands and what once was a family farm can quickly become a housing development. The good old days on the family farm are long gone. Farmers I knew as a kid grew old and sold their farms. I used to laugh at hunting public land but for the last 10 years I’ve called public land home and enjoyed it.

So how many hunters are out there?

Which states have the most hunters?

According to Realtree, Texas has Wild River around a million hunters followed by Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with Trails around 700,000, then by Minnesota, Jim Bennett Michigan, New York, Missouri, Ohio,

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Oklahoma and Georgia with around 400,000. Hunter numbers are dropping slightly but shooting sports numbers have remained constant over the years. Currently Realtree reports that there are over 63 million people who fling arrows, send lead at targets or hunt.

Target archery has nearly 8 million participants with almost a quarter of those being teenagers. There are 6.2 million bow hunters with 1.5 million women involved. Target shooters with handguns, rifles and shotguns come in at around 20 million with nearly 6 million women blasting away at targets.

Texas is hands down the leader in deer hunting with well over a million hunters, followed by Pennsylvania 969,000 hunters, Michigan 763,000, Tennessee at 727,000 Wisconsin 717,000 Minnesota 592,000 New York 535,000 Alabama 507,000 and Missouri at 496,483.

Although numbers are not as high as they once were, those are still great numbers out in the field living off the land.

As far as harvest reports go, Texas leads the way SEE BENNETT, PAGE 15

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Dec. 19 vs. Baldwin-Woodville.

Dec. 28 at Glenwood City.

SCF GIRLS BASKETBALL Dec. 3 vs. Baldwin-Woodville.

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Dec. 13 vs. Grantsburg.

Dec. 17 at Webster.

BOYS HOCKEY Nov. 29 at Henry Sibley.

Nov. 30 at Henry Sibley.

Dec. 3 vs. Hayward.

Dec. 6 at Chisago Lakes.

Dec. 12 vs. Barron.

Dec. 14 at Menomonie.

Dec. 17 at Amery.

Dec. 19 vs. Baldwin-Woodville.

Dec. 27 at River Falls.

Dec. 28 at River Falls.

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Nov. 30 at Baldwin.

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Dec. 13 at Chippewa Falls.

Dec. 17 vs Eau Claire North.

Dec. 19 at Blaine.

Dec. 30 at Blaine.

Dec. 31 at Blaine.

OHS WRESTLING Dec. 5 at St. Croix Central.

Dec. 6 at Cumberland.

Dec. 12 vs. Amery.

Dec. 14 at Barron.

Dec. 19 at Baldwin-Woodville.

Dec. 21 Osceola Invitational.

Dec. 27 at River Falls.

Dec. 28 at River Falls.

SCF WRESTLING Dec. 7 at Chisago Lakes.

Dec. 14 at Eau Claire North.

Dec. 20 at Chisago Lakes.

Dec. 27 at River Falls.

Dec. 28 at River Falls.

Jan. 4 at Ogilvie.

Jan. 16 at Stillwater.

Jan. 25 St. Croix Falls Invitational.

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Drama Rama Recently the Osceola Intermediate School and Osceola Middle School students performed at the Drama Rama competition in Amery.

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The Osceola fourth grade team performed “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and received a blue ribbon. Members of the team included Corbyn Snell, Lana Greene, Lily Rae McLaughlin, Chase Almlie, Tanea Campeau and RosePearl Runquist. They are coached by Jennifer Almlie.

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The Osceola third grade team performed “Spiderella” and received a blue ribbon. Callie Rader received the Actor of Merit Award. Members of the team included Katie Vruno, Londynn Rondeau-Zuniga, Josie Walstead, Anthony Kampschroer, Callie Rader and Kelsi Loescher. They are coached by Sally Vruno.

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The Osceola sixth grade team performed in the Published Manuscript category and performed, “Revenge of the Rash.”

They received first place, a plaque and Johanna Boesel received the Actor of Merit Award. Members of the team included Isabella Anderson, Johanna Boesel and Addy Williams.

Ayda Carufel performed in the sixth grade solo category. She performed “Just Follow Me” and received third place, a blue ribbon and Actor of Merit Award.

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The Osceola third team performed “Two Stories from Wayside School” and received a blue ribbon. Zoey Kulzer received the Actor of Merit Award. Members of the team included, back row: Zoey Kulzer, Violet McFarland, Alex Temple and Ruby Fossum. Front row: Mackenna Seelnatch and Jolene Mortenson. They are coached by Brooke Kulzer.

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The Osceola fifth grade team performed “Food Wars” and received a blue ribbon. Lilah Maki and Daisy Hoffman received Actor of Merit Awards. Members of the team included, front row: Cedar Solland, Jasmyn Walstead and Daisy Hoffman. Back row: Jackson Doyle, Marie Nalen, Anna Race, Charli Hacken and Lilah Maki. They are coached by Laura Krenz.

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The Osceola eighth grade team performed in the Extemporaneous category and received fifth place, a red ribbon and Kaylyn Koester received the Actor of Merit Award. Members of the team included Avery Hanto, Rachel Arrowood, Kaylyn Koester and Mara Christianson.

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The Osceola eighth grade team performed in the Extemporaneous category and received fifth place and a red ribbon. Members of the team included Ellie Carlson, Lexi Peckman, Elizabeth Ilac and Gavin Almlie.

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BENNETT: Venison contributes a $3.02 billion economic impact FROM PAGE 13

As far as harvest reports go, Texas leads the way with nearly 650,000 deer taken, followed by Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with well over 300,000 deer harvested. Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas and Virginia with over 200,000 deer taken make up the top 10. Next comes New York, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, Minnesota, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana and West Virginia with

a 200,000 (plus or minus) annual harvest. That adds up to 336 million pounds of meat or 1.34 billion meals. At $9 a pound the venison harvest provides an economic impact of over $3.02 billion.

As far as the Deer Shack goes, I found a nice cabin for rent on Airbnb. It’s on a lake that is loaded with fish according to the DNR fishery reports I could find.

And to say this rental cabin is an improvement over no running water or electric and an outside biffy at the old Deer Shack pales in

comparison. It’s someone’s palace on a lake with heat, water, showers, full kitchen, decks, and patios and all for $100 a night. Exactly what we paid and had on 40 acres before. Thank you, Bee, in advance and it’s only 20 miles from Deer Mountain.

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

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A bevy of ideas and tasks are bouncing around in your head this week, Aries. You may have to find a way to quiet your mind so you can focus on what needs to get done.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a benefit to having so many close friends in your life is you always have a buddy you can call when you need someone to hear your side of the story.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even after a big shakeup in your routine, it seems like things at work are more of the same. You may need to start looking for opportunities elsewhere for stimulation.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Perfection only exists in your mind, Cancer. Change your

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views on how everything needs to be perfect to be successful and you will sleep a bit easier this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, obstacles are a part of life. The way you approach them and your attitude can go a long way toward helping you work through difficult situations.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Your curiosity will pique this week when inspiration flows, Virgo. A new creative project could be on the horizon. Friends are supportive of your efforts.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 People may be apt to judge you by the company you keep, Libra. However, once others get to know you, they will discover how you march to the beat of your own drummer.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you may have an opportunity to enjoy some time to yourself this week. The alone time can be a great way to work through new ideas.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 Don’t let someone whose maturity level is beneath your own bother you, Sagittarius.

Take the high road and others will notice and respect you for it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may have plenty of free time on your hands this week, Capricorn. If you do not want to fill it by being productive, then bask in your ability to kick back and relax.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you are full of vitality and ready to begin something new, this may not be the week for it. Hold off

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week serves as a starting point for new adventures in your life, Pisces. Keep your eyes peeled for the opportunities coming your way.

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try not to mess with my family’s Thanksgiving dinner. We make the same things every year: slow-roasted turkey with Grandpa’s famous stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet baked yams, my mom’s green bean casserole, and my corn soufflé. If I tried to change anything my family would fire me, if they could. The only thing I’m able to change is dessert. I like pumpkin pie, but it’s fun to change things up.

Last year, right before Thanksgiving, I was traveling through Wild Chow Switzerland and I stopped at a roadside rest for gas (Roadside Lisa Erickson rests are like little gourmet restaurants that serve espressos, wine, fancy desserts, and cheese). Outside an older gentleman was roasting chestnuts over an open fire—I’m serious. Inside, people were sitting at tiny tables eating something that was a brilliant orange color. It was like a picture out of a travel magazine.

It’s hard to describe the brilliant orange color, but it was “really” orange. In broken French, I asked what it was, and the storeowner led me to a pumpkin sitting on a cart and told me the dessert was tarte à la citrouille. My dream pumpkin was a lime green-greyish color on the outside. She assured me it was bright orange inside. The only disappointing part of the experience was not being able to bring a pumpkin home on the airplane.

In the U.S. the Blue Hokkaido and the “Cinderella” pumpkin also known as Rouge Vif d’ Etampes** are comparable to the pumpkins I saw in Switzerland. Lucky for me (and now you), the shop owner shared her recipe with me. If you are not able to find pumpkins with bright colored flesh you can use buttercup squash or canned pumpkin.

Pumpkin Tart 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 small pumpkin with bright orange flesh, or one 15-oz. can 100% pumpkin 3 large eggs 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp.salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp. bourbon Lightly sweetened whipped cream for garnish (optional)

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Preheat the oven to 350º.

Cut pumpkin into several wedges and remove seeds and stringing pulp. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the pumpkin pieces flesh side up.

Cover with more foil and bake for 1 hour or until the pumpkin is soft. Cool and scoop out the flesh and mash or pulse with a food processor, until smooth. Set aside.

Roll out the puff pastry on a clean, lightly floured surface. Transfer dough to a round 9-inch tart pan with fluted sides or a 9x13 pan. Lightly press the dough into the bottom of the pan and along the sides. Trim to fit and freeze for at least 15 minutes.

Measure 2 cups of the cooked pumpkin and reserve the remaining pumpkin for another use.

In a large bowl, add the eggs, one at a time, to the pumpkin, until thoroughly incorporated. Add the sugar and salt. Whisk in the heavy cream and bourbon.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the frozen unbaked tart crust. Bake until the top is just set; about 30-45minutes. Let the tart cool before serving. Serve at room temperature with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Refrigerate any unused portion. **These pumpkins can be grown here. See your favorite seed catalog or check local farmers markets next fall.

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Tri-County high school students compete in land judging competition The 45th Annual Tri-County Land Judging Contest was held Oct. 10. This annual event rotates between Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties. This year’s contest, hosted by Polk County Land and Water Resource Department, was held at the new Highway Department facility in Balsam Lake.

The event was attended by 70 students representing eight schools. The students compete as teams and as individuals.

Each school is allowed two teams of four contestants each. The participants examined the soil and surrounding land.

They then defined texture, structure, drainage and production capabilities and land uses of several different soils.

After judging the pits, the students headed back to the Highway Shop for lunch. NRCS Resource Soil Scientist, Tim Miland reviewed the scoring of the pits and highlighted some unique situations found in those locations. Afterwards they proceeded to the awards presentation.

Team winners, and recipients of trophies, were: 1st place: Shell Lake #1, 841 points: Megan Anderson, Lily Edlin, Joe Uchytil, and Stephanie Carrillo 2nd place: Webster #1, 748 points: Jenna Gomulak, Grace McCool, and William DeBlieck.

3rd place: Shell Lake #2, 743 points: Jared Egbert, Carlton Miller, Seth Symond, and Cody Swan

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The top eight individual winners in the land judging competition included Megan Anderson, Shell Lake; Joe Uchytil, Shell Lake; Lily Edling, Shell Lake; William Fisher, Shell Lake, Grace McCool, Webster; Jack Morrison, Osceola; Carlson Miller, Shell Lake and Jared Egbert, Shell Lake.

Individual winners and recipients of a commemorative medal were: 1st place: Megan Anderson, Shell Lake #1, 286 points.

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8th place: Jared Egbert, Shell Lake #2, 251 points.

This year’s event was extremely competitive with just points separating the top 8 individuals’ scores.

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The philanthropic group 100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett held their quarterly meeting on Nov. 13 at Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren. The meeting welcomed 131 members and culminated with a $10,600 donation being made to Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County. 100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett meets quarterly, on the second Wednesday evening of February, May, August and November. At each meeting, three local non-profit groups are allowed to give a brief presentation to educate members about their cause. At the end of the presentations, each member votes anonymously for the group they feel is most deserving of receiving their quarterly donation. Three different non-profits will be chosen at random from all applicants to present each quarter. All charities who apply must operate in Polk and/or Burnett, Wisconsin counties and have 501(c)(3) status.

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The School District of Osceola Employment Full Time Custodian A 12-month, 8 hour position. This person must have above average teamwork, collaboration, written and oral communication skills. This job requires heavy and light cleaning duties, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, lifting at least 80lbs and misc. custodial duties. May include some outside grounds work as needed. This is an evening shift job and some weekend shifts are required.

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Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 3rd Shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Job Description: Supervise a production team, provide technical support when required.

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by the MPCA since 2008, Nichols indicates that those levels are falling at a consistent rate. “It’s interesting that the phosphorus levels in the St. Croix have been declining over the last 20 years,” She says. “But what does that mean? It means that these water bodies are still impaired. They’re still not meeting our standards and goals for what the St. Croix River should look like.”

So, where is this phosphorus coming from, and why does it matter for the St. Croix River? “The phosphorus is coming off the land,” says Nichols. “It’s washing off from lawns, streets, pastures, fields, eroding off of stream banks and it’s ending up in the water. The problem when it hits the St. Croix is that it starts to produce algae.”

Algae is the commonly green, milky substance that forms on lakes and rivers that often deter people from swimming, or fishing. While some algae can be harmful, the algae in the St. Croix River is harmless.

“While this definitely is a reason to be concerned, this is not an indication that things are getting worse,”

says Galonska. “Water quality has actually improved in the St. Croix over the past 30 or 40 years. It’s an impairment for aquatic life, but not for recreation and not for fish consumption. So, people who have been recreating on the river can continue to do so. “ Though the water quality has steadily improved, and recreational users can continue to use the river as normal, the St. Croix River has yet to reach the standards set by the MPCA to be excluded from the impaired waters list, and there is plenty to be done to reach those standards.

“From a public standpoint, I think that what people should be aware of is that we all need to think about what we can do to protect water quality,” says Galonska. “It really is a concerted effort across many different sectors. Government groups from the federal level, down to the local level, non-profits, and private citizens all need to do our part to collaborate and make improvements in the St. Croix River.”

“The average citizen can think about what they’re doing with their leaves and their grass clippings,” says Nichols. “Anything that runs down the street,

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the tax payer.”

The purpose of this equipment is to “help deputies do their job” because since proper equipment is so expensive: the medical kits costing $200, scopes costing $1500 and lights costing $5500; most officers must use outdated technology.

But thanks to this program, Waak is ecstatic to present his fellow officers with the equipment they need to do their jobs, promoting better safety for our Polk County residents.

runs down the gutter and all of that stuff contains the phosphorus causing the problem. There are funds and programs available for farmers to keep water and soil from running into the river. We can work with wastewater treatment plants to reduce phosphorus levels entering the river. Now that this impairment is in place, it’s visible to us and the public, so we can continue to improve and do more for the St. Croix.”

Public concern of the St. Croix River’s status are not unwarranted after the release of the impaired waters list, but those concerns should be met with the relief that things are already improving for the scenic waterway. As long as improvements continue, Galonska and Nichols are confident that the St. Croix will remain a pristine river for Wisconsin and Minnesota communities.

“It’s not easy work,” Galonska says. “It takes a long time, and it takes a lot of people. But, if we keep making steady progress like we’ve been doing, we should be in a better place the next time MPCA evaluates the St. Croix River.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sean Duffy has taken a job for a Washington lobbying firm after resigning from Congress two months ago, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and newborn who has a heart defect and Down syndrome.

BGR Group announced Tuesday that the Republican Duffy would be working for the firm as a senior counsel heading up its financial services practice. Duffy is the former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee’s housing subcommittee.

Duffy starred in the MTV reality series “The Real World” in 1997. He was elected to Congress in 2010 and emerged as one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters.

Duffy resigned in September just before his wife gave birth to their ninth child. He joined CNN as a paid contributor after resigning.

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NOTICE OF Presidential Preference Vote and Judicial, County Supervisor, and Municipal Judge Election April 7, 2020 STATE OF WISCONSIN Polk County Presidential Preference Vote NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several cities, villages, towns, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, a Presidential Preference Vote will be held to express preference for a person to be the presidential candidate for each party.

Spring Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several cities, villages, towns, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 the following officers are to be elected: Judicial Officers ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2020: Daniel Kelly

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Municipal Judge A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, serving more than one municipality, for a term of not more than four years and not less than two years*, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on April 30, 2020: City of Amery, Village of Clear Lake, Village of Clayton, and Town of Clear Lake Chelsea Whitley Information concerning multi-jurisdictional municipal judge district boundaries may be obtained from Patty Bjorklund, Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Amery, 118 Center St. W, Amery, WI 54001, Al Bannink, Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of Clear Lake 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005, David Fall, Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of Clayton, 111 Clayton Ave, Clayton, WI 54004, and Janelle Johnson, Clerk for the Town of Clear Lake, 209 50th Ave., Clayton, WI 54004, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2019, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Judicial Office candidates (except multi-jurisdictional municipal judges) file with the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

DONE in the Village of Balsam Lake, this 15th day of November 2019.

Sharon E. Jorgenson, Polk County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 715-485-9223

www.co.polk.wi.us Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

MOLDING TECHNICIAN 3rd Shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines.

General Responsibilities: Set up and tear down molding machines, Start and trouble shoot molding machines, Set up and tear down auxiliary equipment (drill press, air press welder etc). Work with quality and engineering as needed, Perform equipment safety checks, Assist in training of operators.

Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Competencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge of or ability to learn IQMS, press controls and auxiliary equipment. Ability to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become fork truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated through satisfactory completion of the defined probationary period.

Other desired traits: Material handling experience, familiar with Lean manufacturing, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, supervisory experience. Prefer 4-5 years processing experience.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

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Artwork advances to state level

Osceola High School students Connor Eid (above), Nevaeh Noonan, and Atlas Lindloff had their artwork advance to the state level for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards contest. The theme this year was “Expand Your Vision.” Each piece of artwork submitted in accordance with the entry criteria will be exhibited at the 2020 State Education Convention in January in Milwaukee.This experience is open to all Wisconsin public school students enrolled in grades 7-12.

Evers refuses to release day’s worth of emails MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers refused to release one day’s worth of emails as requested under Wisconsin’s open records law, a move that advocacy groups say is an illegal interpretation of the law.

WITI-TV reports that it initially made a request under the open records law for just over four weeks of emails between the Democratic governor and his chief of staff, Maggie Gau. When Evers’ assistant legal counsel, Erin Deeley, denied the request, the TV station narrowed it to one week. When that was rejected, it narrowed the request to just one day.

That, too, was rejected.

Deeley told the station that requests for all emails over a specific time frame, no matter how short, will be denied. Requests won’t be fulfilled unless they include search terms or wording that can be turned into search terms, Deeley added. Evers’ office on Monday provided copies of two records requests from 2011 and

2016 that former Republican Gov. Scott Walker rejected. Walker’s administration cited the same criteria as Evers that search terms, not just a time frame of emails, needed to be provided for a request to be fulfilled.

Open records advocates disagree.

“I don’t think (this denial) is a legal interpretation of our open records law,” said Bill Lueders, president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.

April Barker, an open records attorney, said the denial is “part of a concerted effort, unfortunately, to come up with ways to limit public access.” She agreed with Lueders that Evers’ legal interpretation in this case violates the law.

Making only selective portions of the emails available based on search terms violates the law’s presumption that the records are public, Lueders said.

When asked at a recent news conference why his office was

denying the request for one day’s worth of emails, Evers said: “I have no idea.” After being given details of the information requested, he said, “That’ll be pretty, pretty boring. ... If I do one email a day, that’s an extraordinary day.”

On Monday, he walked by reporters following a Veterans Day celebration without taking questions.

His attorney, Deeley, said the records request rejection was justified.

“Wisconsin taxpayers should not be asked to pay the salary of a state employee to work exclusively on an insufficiently specific request for weeks, to the detriment of all other requests, requesters, and job responsibilities,” Deeley said.

But Barker said Evers was “wasting the time and resources of government employees and the public by looking for reasons to justify denying access.”

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Don Nelson of Osceola caught this 43” northern pike on Big Lake Nov. 15.

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Ice is already forming on many northern Wisconsin lakes, and ice-fishermen are quick to follow. Always remember to be safe on the ice with these tips: Never go alone on early ice. Ice that’s only just forming can range from one to three inches thick which is below what’s considered safe for walking. During this time, it always pays to go with a friend in case of a fall through the ice.

Always use safety gear. Life jackets, floating ice suits, spud bars and rope are all potential lifesavers on early ice, but ice picks are essential. Use a spud bar to hit the ice every foot or so while walking out on new ice. Wear a life jacket, or floating ice suit in case of a fall, and always have ice picks at the ready to climb back out of the lake.

Don’t panic when falling through. During this event, the most important thing to remember is not to panic. The priority is climbing out of the water. To do this, the angler must kick their feet up to the surface of the water, use ice picks to pull him or herself out, and slide on their front until reaching safe ice. It is then that they should find a warm car, house, or call 9-1-1 if neither are available.