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 District Dialogue


Serving the Greater Northwoods

Oneida - Vilas - Florence - Forest

April 10, 2020

Happy Easter

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I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Despite the circumstances, I hope that you can find a safe way to celebrate this weekend with friends and family. These are certainly trying times for our state and country, but the American people have shown throughout this pandemic that we will persevere and come out stronger than ever before. I am extremely proud of the Northwoods community for pulling together and supporting one another during this difficult time. While this year might not see in-person religious services or children on Easter egg hunts, I encourage everyone to take the time to reflect on the blessings in our lives. 

30 Days to Slow the Spread

President Trump's 30 Days to Slow the Spread guidelines will continue until April 30th. Please continue to adhere to the federal CDC guidelines.

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 Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

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The Small Business Paycheck Protection Program, which will provide small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payrolls costs, is open for applications. If you are a small business owner affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, I encourage working with your local lender to utilize the following resources:

SBA Paycheck Protection Program Overview

SBA Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet

SBA COVID-19: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

U.S. Department Of The Treasury: Assistance For Small Businesses

 Support Local Businesses

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Governor Evers ordered all bars and restaurants closed until further notice to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic.  However, while dining rooms are closed and in-person consumption is prohibited, take-out and delivery are still permissible.

Please join me in supporting these establishments during this difficult time. These lists will be continuously changing. If there are any establishments that you would like to see added, please feel free to contact the appropriate Chamber of Commerce.

Rhinelander

Minocqua

Eagle River

Phelps

St. Germain

Boulder Junction

Conover

Three Lakes

Florence

Manitowish Waters (School Breakfast and Lunch Requests)

 WI Spring Turkey Hunt

The 2020 Spring Turkey Season is going on as scheduled. The youth hunt begins this weekend April 11-12th, and Period A begins on April 15th. Please click here for more turkey season dates and additional information from the DNR.  

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 Thank You Essential Workers!

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our essential workers, from healthcare professionals to farmers, truck drivers and grocery store workers. To everyone who continues to work so that our communities can persevere, Thank You!

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 Additional Resources

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health Services website.

 

For information regarding Wisconsin unemployment benefits, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development website.

 

For collective information regarding all Wisconsin State Agencies, please visit: Wisconsin COVID-19 Collective Information.

 

Local county Health Departments are working closely with state agencies. I would encourage anyone who has questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 to contact your local county health department:

 

Oneida County Health Department

Vilas County Health Department

Florence County Health Department

Forest County Health Department

 

NATIONAL RESOURCES:

Center for Disease Control

World Health Organization