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       Basics from page 3                 mask, too, depending on the numbers,
                                          but people will have that choice since
       space between the outdoor sculptures  we are outside on the public sidewalks
       will provide an added level of safety  and the sculptures are distanced.”
       for visitors.                        There will be a few larger ice sculp-
         “People need to get out. We've all  tures in Kellogg Park as usual, but
       sort of been locked up for so long,”  even those will be further apart to
       Gietzen said. “This is safe, it's outdoors  ensure safety. Those won't be the huge
       and it's fun for the whole family. I think  carvings the festival has sometimes
       it's people's nature to want to get out-  featured. This year, Gietzen said, the
       side and this festival gives people a  professional carvers will be concen-
       chance to remember all the good    trating on smaller, more unique and
       things about being outside and the  intricate sculptures throughout town.
       good things still going on in the com-  Those will be displayed in front of
       munity despite the virus.”         businesses and attractions throughout
         He added that the festival would be  downtown. Gietzen said he estimates a
       safe, no matter what the COVID levels  total of 80 to 100 sculptures.
       might be because it was outdoors and  The Gathering will again host the
       people could determine their own   Hot Spot where visitors can warm up
       level of contact. “We suggest wearing a  and enjoy the festival food from the
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