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‘The Jimmy’s’ will entertain Amery thisCOUNTRY Friday BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Those who attended either of Amery’s first two ‘Music on the River’ performances were part of records numbers in two of the largest concerts ever performed in Michael Park. But don’t put away those lawn chairs just yet. Amery’s ‘Music on the River’ committee may have saved the best for last. A Madison-based band will bring Amery’s 4th Annual ‘Music on the River’ to a close this Friday, August 19th. ‘The Jimmy’s’ bring their blues, soul, R&B and gospel mix to the Danielson Stage for one last night of celebration in this milestone ‘Music on the River’ season. The Jimmy’s tout the “Midwest’s best horn section,” promising to transport you back to Motown. And the accolades continue. The Jimmy’s were named one of the Top 10 Festival Acts of 2015, performing throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. If you like what you see this Friday, you can find them again by checking their website, thejimmys.net. Their opening act is a pair with their own loyal following, local favorites from this neck of the woods, Chris Kroeze and Charlie. They take the stage at 5 p.m., followed by the Jimmy’s at 7 p.m. And as always, a car show will once again be part of the festivities, along with food and beverages galore. ‘Music on the River’ has been such a hit that it’s hard to believe the price is absolutely FREE. Mark you calendar for ‘Music on the River’ this Friday, and bring the whole family (and your lawn chairs) for a night of small-town family fun.
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UMOS Head Start has found a new home at Amery’s Balsam Lutheran Church. The summer educational program is run by licensed teachers and volunteers. UMOS Head Start serves children of families that migrate for agricultural work, at factories THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 like Seneca Foods in Cumberland and Lakeside Foods in New Richmond.
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crops where and when they ripen. With each move you adjust to new surroundings, new living spaces, new support systems, and new schools. This is reality for Wisconsin’s migrant workers, those who harvest beans and other crops produced throughout Northwest Wisconsin, working for local farms
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UMOS: Program’s biggest challenge remains finding enough staff, and short-term housing FROM PAGE ONE
will move on to Missouri or Texas for other processing seasons. For those with limited resources or education, migrating work may be the only opportunity or option available. It’s a way of life that’s as old as human existence. Time hasn’t made it any easier, except for UMOS. UMOS stands for United Migrant Opportunity Services. It began in 1965 as part of Lyndon Johnson’s ‘War on Poverty,’ and was initially funded largely by the Department of Health and Human Services. Today, more than fi fty years later, UMOS is much broader in scope and purpose, with a wide range of funding streams. UMOS programs and facilities can be found throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and Texas. It’s a lifeline for migrant families and employers alike, serving the specific needs of migrating agricultural workers. “UMOS is the world for the migrant population,” says one former staff member. “Without it, I don’t know what the migrants would do.” Northwest Wisconsin’s only UMOS Head Start facility made its new home
in Amery last summer. The program moved from Rice Lake out of a need to be more centrally located to New Richmond and Cumberland while keeping bussing times under an hour. They’ve made their home at Balsam Lutheran Church in Amery, where they’ve leased classroom and kitchen space for ten years. In 2015 a staff of 13 served 20 students age six months to five years. This year they have 22 students, and hope to expand their program to 60 students and 20 staff over the course of the next eight years. Amery’s UMOS Head Start is one of four centers in Wisconsin. The goal is to not only address the very real problem of keeping kids out of farm fields, but also prepare children for success in public school. It’s not daycare. It’s structured programming with a carefully focused curriculum. You’d be surprised to see how tight of a ship Manager Maria Trujillo runs at Balsam Lutheran. The infant room is clean and calm. To keep floors clean for crawling babies, visitors and staff alike must wear slippers or clean booties. In the toddler room, kids younger than two are already working on numbers, colors, shapes, and manners. They also learn to walk in straight lines with their hands behind their back. By pre-k, Mr. Rivera has high expectations of his diversely capable students. In many ways the UMOS classroom is more demanding than a traditional classroom. All skill levels are taught within one group, and some require extra attention.
Preschoolers rotate to different structured areas during one portion of the day’s schedule at UMOS Head Start. Above, two youngsters use their imagination in the dress up area. Below, stamps are a fun way to practice letters and spelling.
Still in diapers, toddlers are already learning to follow instructions, and walk in a line with their hands behind their backs at UMOS Head Start in Amery.
There is no screen time. But field trips offer a lot of opportunity for learning. Meanwhile, instruction is also repeated twice: once in Spanish, and again in English. It’s an important part of getting them ready for public school. “Many of these kids who come from Texas, they speak better Spanish than we do,” says Trujillo of her and her staff. In many ways, UMOS offers the stability, attention, and routine that this age so desperately needs. UMOS’s family-centered curriculum teaches structure, problem solving, meals around a table, tooth brushing, hand washing, and plenty of attention from their loving staff. Trujillo and many of her staff are migrant workers too, following the UMOS program to work where and when they’re needed. Most were once migrant agricultural workers themselves. Gina, the program’s Family Service Coordinator, enrolled her oldest son in the program when he was just three because she was unable to help him with his speech problems. “Now he’s 24, he speaks foreign languages, he just got his masters in May, he’s an engineer for Apple, and I credit UMOS for that--because of his speech,” says Gina. That success story is just one in many thousands since the program’s inception. Every day, UMOS works to plant seeds for a better future in each and every child they touch. And it’s working. Maria Trujillo says she’s found the Amery community to be an incredible support, especially the church community. Her biggest obstacles are those
that come with the migrant way of life: finding enough help, and short-term housing for all of that help to stay. Single workers can often find roomates. But for anyone with kids, that’s not always feasible. “It’s hard for families because they have to find an apartment of their own. And the problem there is that they don’t want to sign you for three or four months, they want a six month to a one-year lease. And they don’t stay here for a whole year,” says Trujillo. Trujillo herself rents an RV from a church member and is staying locally for the summer. Others have been helped out by church members too. Clearly the work UMOS does is furthering a greater good. How can Amery help? Back to that problem of housing. “The hardest thing for our staff is housing. We are understaffed. But it’s kind of hard to offer someone a job when I can’t guarantee they’ll find a place to live,” she says. “You do not have to be a migrant, or Hispanic, or speak Spanish to work at UMOS. Anyone in the area can apply, and if they’re from here it’s great because they already have a place to live.” Meanwhile, the work UMOS does continues to be just a small piece in an increasingly complex global puzzle. Trujillo and her staff thank the Amery community for the support they’ve received. With any luck, the seeds they’re planting today will become strong roots in Amery’s future. To learn more about UMOS, the work they do, or learn about employment and volunteer opportunities here in Amery, visit umos.org.
Public input sought in broadband service survey MADISON- The State Broadband Office at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission has announced the release of its High Speed Internet Access Demand Survey. Used as a tool to allow residents and businesses the opportunity to voice their need for improved internet access or service, the goal of the survey is to help state planners and policy makers better under-
stand consumer demand for internet access in Wisconsin. To complete the survey, please visit: www.psc.wi.gov/BroadbandSurvey. htm. Those unable to access the website may take the survey by calling, tollfree, (877)360-2973. Governor Walker created the Broadband Expansion Grant program in 2013
and last year, he and the legislature tripled the amount of annual funding available through the program. To date, the program has awarded $2.4 million and leveraged $3.9 million in additional, private investment. The Public Service Commission will consider FY 2017 grant applications in August. Earlier this summer, Governor Walk-
er launched the Broadband Forward! Community Certification program to jump-start broadband expansion by eliminating obstacles to infrastructure improvements and streamlining the process for approving local broadband investment. For more information about the survey, visit www.psc.wi.gov/BroadbandSurvey.htm.
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Amery Area Garden Club Garden Club members will meet Thursday, August 18 – 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center parking lot (south end) for a ride share to Clear Lake Park for our annual picnic lunch. We welcome other gardening enthusiasts to join our organization, for further information contact Arlene (715-2689219).
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Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers A meeting of the Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers Association will be held at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake at 7 p.m. Speaker is Morgan Carr Markell of the University of Minnesota.
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Music on the River There’s no better way to spend a Friday night in August than listening to one of the Midwest’s Premiere Blues Bands along the banks of the Apple River. “The Jimmy’s” from Madison, Wis., were named one of the top 10 festival acts of 2015. Come to Amery’s Michael Park for an evening of free family fun including a car show from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m.
AUGUST 20 Queen Talent Competition Amery Fall Festival Queen candidates will compete in their annual Talent Competition on Saturday, August 20 at 7 p.m. in the Amery High School Auditorium. Admission is a Fall Fest Button and $3 ticket. Tickets available at Chet Johnson Drug, Bremer Bank, or at the door. Proceeds go toward royalty scholarships.
Band Boosters Pie and Ice Cream Social In conjunction with the Miss Amery Talent Show, the Amery High School Band invites you to enjoy a slice of pie or some delicious BBQ during their annual fundraising event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Amery High School Cafeteria. The pep band will perform at 6 p.m.
Congo Community Block Party The Congo Community Block Party will take place at 201 Harriman Avenue N. from 3 to 7 p.m. The event is hosted by the Amery Congregational Church and others and features free music, free food, dancing, and kids games. Serving roasted corn, roasted pork, and root beer floats. Serving starts at 3 p.m. until food is gone.
AUGUST 19 -20 Art & Cool Stuff Sale artZ Gallery invites you to to their Art & Cool Stuff Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sale features new & used artist supplies, art books, original art &
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Warrior Fishing Boats lined water street Monday for the funeral procession of David Andersen of Amery. Andersen, a professional Walleye fisherman, was the founder of Lake Country Builders and Warrior Boats co-owner. He passed away in a medical-related automobile accident in Cottage Grove, Minn. August 8. See Andersen’s full obituary in this week’s obit section.
prints, frames & framing supplies. Proceeds go to Gallery Improvement Fund. To Donate call 715-554-2333.
AUGUST 20 Art Show The Timber Box Antique Shop in Taylors Falls will host an art show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring the work of Phyllis Soderberg and Lyla Jensen Mitchell.
AUGUST 20 -21 ‘The Sonnets’ To celebrate the 400th anniversary of his passing, a dramatic reading of ‘The Sonnets,’ will be presented August 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts. The poems by Shakespeare are considered his greatest work, and will be performed by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for children. Northern Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 113 Elm Street in Amery.
AUGUST 22 Genealogy Tour A guided geneaology tour of the Clear Lake Museum will take place at 10 a.m. Tour includes resources for the public and a working session offering help to the public by members of the Polk County Genealogical Society. Polk County Genealogical Society will also hold a program from 2 -3 p.m. at the Luck History Museum in Luck. Business meeting to follow. The public is invited to attend.
AUGUST 25 Amery Area Historical Society Amery Area Historical So-
ciety plans to meet at Amery Area Public Library Thursday, Aug. 25, beginning at 5 p.m. to discuss the Amery Fall Festival open house and the local history meeting in Barron. All interested persons are welcome to attend. The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
Lyme Support Group Meeting The Lyme Support Group will meet at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery at 7 p.m. on August 25. New comers welcome.
AUGUST 26 & 27 Church of Felons For two nights only, a screening of the locally produced fi lm, Church of Felons, will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Osceola High School. This is the regional launch event that includes a meet and greet and Q&A after the screenings. A portion of proceeds from this fi lm and screening events like this one, will go to sponsor Polk County residents to attend Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge who otherwise cannot afford it, as well as other addiction recovery efforts in the area.
‘Rimshots’ Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents ‘Rimshots!’ The popular group returns for an evening of exciting music for percussion ensemble featuring talented young musicians from Minneapolis. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Adults are $5, children $1.
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‘City of Lakes’ open The 7th Annual ‘City of Lakes’ Open Golf Tournament will be held at the Amery Golf Club, hosted by the Amery Lions Club. Cost is $80 per player, with proceeds to help offset the cost of providing technology to middle school students. Event includes golf, cart, and instruction by Golf Pro Steve Wilhelm. Register up until the day of the event. For more information contact an Amery Lions Club member.
SEPTEMBER 16-18 Amery Fall Festival Mark your calendars for all the fun of Amery Fall Festival. More information coming soon.
ONGOING Amery Farmers Market
AUGUST 27 ‘Autocross’ event See exotic sports cars competing in an “autocross” at Amery Municipal Airport. The event is put on by the Minnesota Austin Healey Club and features about 80 cars that race against the clock. Food available on grounds. Racing begins about 10:30 a.m. and runs until about 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Twice weekly at Amery’s Soo Line Pavilion (Monday 3-6, and Saturdays 9 to Noon). For more information call 715-554-1034.
Pickleball Join in the fun of Pickleball at the South Twin Tennis Courts. Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat at 9 a.m., and Thurs at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Congregational Church in Amery.
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We have nearly a week left in the thirty-first summer Olympics, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has been amazing to watch athletes from all over the globe compete. As Americans, we are truly fortunate to have such a talented squad of athletes represent our nation. Swimmer Michael Phelps has broken records, going over 28 medals. Phelps, known as the “Baltimore Bullet,” has entered rarified air. James Master, writing for CNN, said that Phelps has surpassed the greatest athlete of ancient Greece and indeed of the Games -- Leonidas of Rhodes. This isn’t Leonidas, King of Publisher Sparta, who died at ThermoTom Stangl pylae with 300 of his warriors. According to Master’s article, Leonidas competed between 164 and 152 BC. For four consecutive Olympiads (164-152 B.C.), he won three races: the stade race, the diaulos race and the armour race. He won a total of 12 Olympic victory wreaths. He was acclaimed as a hero by his compatriots. Hopefully, folks will be talking about the exploits of Phelps in the year 4,000. He put on a great show, didn’t he? And it is truly difficult to find anything to dislike about gymnast Simone Biles, and for that matter, the entire women’s gymnastics squad. The Olympics are meant to be a time when athletes from all over the globe come together to compete in the purest expression of their sport. It is meant to be a place where we transcend our national differences and find common ground in the competition. But we are all human, and it is very easy to make the Olympics a huge propaganda event for nationalism. The Germans did it in 1936, and a case can be made that we have waged a Cold War with the Soviet Union and its successor nations for the last 50 years. I find it ironic that an event that is intended to transcend nationalism and unite us as global citizens has the opposite effect for many people. Competing on a track for glory and shaking the hand of your competitor is much better than fighting a war. The Rio games were controversial months before the opening ceremonies. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was ousted in May, accused of spending billions without proper approval. The Zika virus, carried by mosquitoes, had some athletes skip the games. Rio’s problems with the basics of water and sanitation were also concerns. Protests and robberies have occurred during the games, as impoverished residents of the city argue that the money spent on building venues for the games should have been spent on social programs to improve conditions for the nation’s poor. I find merit in these ideas, but I also believe that the case could be made for nearly any city or nation that has (or will) host the games. But that shouldn’t denigrate the value of the games. I believe it is an important ritual that reminds us that we have more in common than we have differences. The fact that the games have survived through two millennia and countless regional and global conflicts vindicates the power of its message. And you cannot place a price on a gathering that inspires us all to be better as a species. I hope you get some time to catch what remains of the games. The party will resume in 2020 in Tokyo. 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.
Manure Issues BY MATT POMMER
Can Wisconsin fight water pollution on the cheap? That question faces the Republican-controlled government after the State Natural Resources Board approved limited plans for reducing manure contamination of public waters. A recent report by the Legislative Audit Bureau cited deficiencies in the enforcement of environmental regulations on animal feedlots, private industry, and sewerage Capitol treatment plants. Newsletter The Audit Bureau report Matt Pommer showed that over the last 10 years the DNR failed 94 percent of the time to take enforcement action against private industries and municipal sewage plants that allegedly exceeded water pollution limits. Employees at DNR apparently didn’t have time to review reports that many of the alleged polluters had fi led with the state. Central to the issue is the number of DNR employees involved in fighting water pollution. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp told the board that money and state work
rules complicate pollution-fighting efforts. Some areas of the state have felt the impact of large dairy operations which spread millions of gallons of manure on fields. Some drinking wells in Kewaunee County have been contaminated and rendered useless. Citizens from the state’s central sands region and northwest Wisconsin pressed the Natural Resources Board for help, saying they were afraid they would end up like Kewaunee County. The board approved a plan to develop new rules in yet-to-be-defined “sensitive areas.” Earlier the DNR was talking about stronger regulation of manure at concentrated animal feeding operations across the state. Alerted by the office of Gov. Scott Walker, officials of the dairy industry complained to the DNR about the costs of new rules for the entire state. George Meyer, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and former DNR secretary, said Walker should have notified more than just farm groups. There are thousands of lake property owners whose wells and land are impacted by manure runoff. But the real decisions will be made by Walker and the Legislature next year. They decide how
much state resources will go to the pollution fighting efforts of government. Natural Resources Board chair Terry Hilgenberg said money is needed to get things done. “Unfortunately as a board we have nothing much to say about how money comes in,” he told reporters. Allocation of resources in the environmental arena will be watched in the development of the next state budget. That includes changes in how the Department of Justice handles prosecution of alleged polluters. Last year total fines against polluters fell to its lowest point since 1994, according to a report in the Wisconsin State Journal. The environmental unit in the State Justice Department has dropped to its smallest size in 25 years, according to the report. Republican Brad Schimel became attorney general in 2015 and has used his staff to fight federal clean air and water regulations which he said were excessive. Schimel has issued a formal opinion that allowed the DNR to issue high-capacity well permits without consideration of cumulative effect on lakes, streams and groundwater.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Betrayal by Senator Ron Johnson To the Editor: The following items show how Republican Senator Ron Johnson has betrayed the public trust: -He actively opposed a gun bill that would have expanded background checks, and prevented sales to people on the “no fly” terrorist list. Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, specifically blamed Johnson for defeating her moderate legislation. -He tried to sneak an amendment into a budget bill that would have stopped the Department of Justice from enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act in private for-profit schools. This meant voucher schools receiving federal funds could refuse to provide necessary educational services to disabled students. -When asked what he thought about the need to regulate the excessive use of groundwater by industry and Big Ag, his response was that more regulations would only hurt the economy. In other words, corporate profits have priority over our rights to abundant, clean, and safe water. -He is one of the most strident anti-environment voices in Congress. The League of Conservation voters named him to their “Dirty Dozen.” Out of 68 votes rated by LCV as crucial for the health of the environment and future generations, Johnson came down on the wrong side 65 times. Johnson has had six years to demonstrate the qualities we expect to see in US Senators; he has failed this test miserably. The State of Wisconsin must reclaim its reputation for good government. We can all help this happen by voting for Russ Feingold for US Senate. His intelligence and integrity are beyond reproach. John See, Ph.D. Menomonie, Wis.
Dishonesty from Democrat Huftel To the Editor: Joe Huftel and the local Democrat Party Chair, Gerry Lisi, are attempting to misrepresent the success of their fundraising. They are using Facebook and other media to distort the number of people supporting Huftel. Here are the facts: The Huftel campaign splits donations and identifies both the husband and the wife as donors. This skews the numbers, misrepresents the donor base and the size of the donations. Campaign donations made by check are usually recorded as one donation and one donor. When a spouse signs a donation check, it is not necessarily true that the other spouse is a supporter. If Huftel wins using these techniques, the citizens of Rice Lake will be supporting another democratic candidate who wins an election fraudulently. Lisi and Huftel falsely accuse Representative Quinn of accepting money from special interest groups. Go online and look through Representative Quinn’s report. Look at “Madison special interests.” The Beer Distributors, Grocers Association, AT&T, and others listed are hardly special interest unless you do not drink beer, go to the grocery store, or use a cell phone. If Huftel wins by dishonestly representing Quinn and his support base, the citizens of Rice Lake will be supporting another democratic candidate who wins an election underhandedly. Romaine Quinn has never used the media to misrepresent his opponent. The citizens of Rice Lake should not allow a candidate who uses deceit and distortions to win elections. If such a candidate wins, we will have a government that is dishonest and misrepresents policy. Vote for an ethical government. Vote for Romaine Quinn on November 8th. Karen Schroeder Rice Lake, Wis.
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Elections are about choices (Part 2) To the Editor: A few weeks ago, I wrote part 1 of this LTE. Because of word limits, this is part 2 with 5 additional issues voters should be focusing on when deciding who to vote for in November. First of all, I would like to thank Ms. Keinholtz for validating my statements and for the promotion to Republican mouthpiece. I must point out one important lie in her response to my first letter. Her statement that Mr. Peterson lost because “a tea party candidate violated state ethics rules by entering a last minute write-in campaign that Peterson was unaware of until three days before the election.” Let me clarify. Mr. Brown was NOT a tea party candidate; he fi led papers with the county for a write-in candidate as required within the legal deadline and there was no ethics violation. Two years later, Mr. Brown beat him again. Now, on to my next 5 reasons. 1. Farming. Jarchow was endorsed by the Farm Bureau in the last election and worked hard to get bills passed that were supported by the Ag community. This includes bills that ensure farms have access to water and can transfer their well permits to the next generation. Peterson and other elitist environmentalists have opposed these common sense reforms. 2. Wolves. Jarchow is hosting a Great Lakes Wolf Summit to try to put pressure on Congress to delist wolves. Jarchow believes for the health of our deer herd and to protect pets and livestock. Wisconsin must be allowed to responsibly manage the wolf population. Peterson has mocked Jarchow’s efforts. 3. Property Rights. There may be no stronger advocate in the legislature for property rights. Jarchow was able to get a number of important bills signed into law and recently proposed a Homeowner’s Bill of Rights to make homeownership more affordable. Peterson has been sharply critical of these efforts, again taking the side of elitist environmentalists and bureaucrats that want to tell people what they can do on their own property. 4. Reform. Adam Jarchow strongly supports keeping Governor Walker’s 2011 collective bargaining reforms in place. Jarchow believes these reforms are working. They have saved taxpayers 5 billion dollars. While Jarchow stood with Senator Sheila Harsdorf in the unjustified recalls, Peterson campaigned for Sheila’s opponent and stridently opposed these common sense reforms. 5. Hunting. Jarchow was able to work with law enforcement to get the “Right to Hunt Act” signed into law. This important law strengthens our hunter harassment law to protect hunters from anti-hunting extremists. Peterson has questioned the law. These are 5 more of the many reasons why we should keep Adam Jarchow fighting for us in the State Assembly. R J Hartung Dresser, Wis.
When Will Republicans Stand Up For Decency? To the Editor: Every day, Donald Trump manages to offend some -- if not most -- Americans. From calling on Russia to commit espionage by hacking into government emails, to lashing out at the family of a fallen US soldier, to insulting a mother and her crying child from the campaign stage, Mr. Trump has demonstrated many times that he lacks ethical values. I have come to expect pompous behavior from Trump, but I expect better from our Republican representatives. How can they support someone who insults members of the American public -- from his own constituents to party leaders -- almost daily? Why are most Republicans silent when others in the party -- Senators John McCain, R-Arizona, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, for example -- at least have the integrity to denounce Trump’s nastiest remarks? My guess is that most Republicans just do what
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their party tells them, like our State Assembly Representative, Adam Jarchow, who still proudly promotes the fact that he served as a Trump delegate at the Republican National Convention. As Trump continues his childish, bullying attacks, we need our elected leaders to stand up for decency and declare that they will not support this Republican nominee -- like the 50 former national security officials from Republican administrations who signed a letter Aug. 9 declaring, “None of us will vote for Donald Trump. Most fundamentally, Mr. Trump lacks the character, values, and experience to be President.” After first calling Hillary Clinton “the devil,” he later went on to suggest that “2nd Amendment folks” -- that is, gun enthusiasts -- might be able to “do something” about Mrs. Clinton. Trump denies that his words were an invitation to assassination. But explain that to the mentally ill, the unstable, the unhinged and the deranged who have managed to shoot a lot of politicians in the United States -- from President Reagan, to US Rep. Gabby Giffords, to the nine South Carolina church-goers including the Pastor and State Senator Clementa Pinckney. I’ll be voting for Democrats like Jeff Peterson (Assembly) and Diane Odeen (Senate) for state office on Nov. 8. John LaForge Luck, Wis.
Make “global” good again To the Editor, In this time of ongoing turmoil, student exchange is good medicine for a world torn by terror. We want to invite the families of Amery to help us combat international fears and prejudices by welcoming a foreign teen into their homes and hearts! In recent weeks, all eyes have turned to Rio and the Olympic games. But as we cheer on Phelps, Biles, and Ledecky, many of us quietly hold our breath: rumors of a potential terrorist threat are woven through the press and shared on social media. The result? Fear. “International,” a word once celebrated as exciting and elite, now feels scary and oppressive. And yet – we have a choice! If we want to break down prejudices and build understanding (even in the face of terror), relationship is the most likely antidote! Real relationships with other human beings. This is where student exchange comes in! Welcoming an international student is a simple, tangible way to teach our children that different is not dangerous. When students engage with a classmate from Germany or Thailand, they begin to see the world differently. They become more likely to judge the country based on their friendship (and not the other way around). In short: exchange students provide a much-needed way to let “global” be good again! We’ve partnered with local high schools like Amery High School to find host families to welcome these students. We can’t do it without community support – so let’s link arms and be part of the solution. We urge your readers to help us bring all students “home”! We are seeking host homes for 60 students from Germany, Thailand, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, and Italy. All students must have a host home by August 31. Readers can consider helping by hosting as a short-term or long-term host family. To learn more, readers may contact International Experience directly at 888-266-2921 and we will connect you with the Local Coordinator in your area, or visit www.IE-USA.org. Sincerely, Jodi Lundell International Experience
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Arson suspected in Amery house fire BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Amery Fire was dispatched to the scene of a house fire shortly before 8 o’clock Friday evening at 268 110th Street (County Road CC) in the township of Black Brook, the cause of which has yet to be determined. Before the fire had been extinguished, fire officials were notified by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department of suspected arson at the scene, according to Amery’s Assistant Fire Chief, Mike Ottensen. The house became fully engulfed shortly after 8 p.m. Deer Park Fire was also called to assist and provide mutual aid. The main home structure was a complete loss, according
to Ottensen. Several outbuildings on the property remain undamaged. Emergency response staff including ambulances remained on scene for several hours Friday night, although Ottensen says the home was unoccupied and no injuries were reported. The scene was turned over to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and State Fire Marshall Friday evening for further investigation. The Sheriff’s Department would not comment on further details, or confirm if any arrests had been made in connection with the investigation.
Tape remains in front of the scene of Friday night’s housefire at 268 110th Street in the Township of Black Brook. The home shadowed by large trees was a complete loss in the incident. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department and State Fire Marshall are investigating the scene for Arson.
Balsam Lake woman charged with fifth OWI after accident An alleged hit-and-run accident Friday night led to the arrest of a Balsam Lake woman on charges of operating while intoxicated (OWI), fi fth offense. According to the police report, officers from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Randall were dispatched to the
roundabout located at Hwy 8 and 208th Street for a two vehicle crash. St. Croix Falls Police officers had found Joy Randall, 55, and the blue Honda that she owned just west of the roundabout. Randall was in the passenger seat of a friend’s vehicle when the deputies found her. Randall’s friend told officers that they were at the Dalles House and she saw Randall get in her blue Honda, headed eastbound on Hwy 8. The
friend had intended to follow Randall, but stopped to take a phone call. Randall was located walking away from her damaged vehicle by her friend. Randall told officers that she consumed two drinks at the Dalles House, drove east on Hwy 8 and hit a car. According to the police report, Randall didn’t remember much else. The report says that Randall failed several field sobriety tests and re-
Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Dept. Monday, August 15, 2016 Timothy M. Newlun, 54, Centerville, Minn. was arrested on August 8 for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Samantha C. Blackwell, 23, Frederic was arrested on August 9 for a municipal warrant. William A. Walker, 26, St. Croix Falls was arrested on August 11 for probation hold. Nicholas T. Lopez, 30, St. Paul, Minn. was arrested on August 11 for failure-to-appear warrant. Ashley J. Podvin, 25, homeless was arrested on August 11 for felony Polk County warrant. Kyle Yager, 37, Amery was arrested on August 13 for probation hold. Joanne E. Swenson, 56, Amery was arrested on August 13 for a warrant. Adam J.G. Martin, 23, Albany, Oreg. was arrested on August 10 for OWI 1st. Joy M. Randall, 55, Balsam Lake was arrested on August 12 for OWI 5th. Jesse R. Fiese, 34, Grants-
burg was arrested on August 13 for OWI 1st. Christopher A. Kellum, 26, North Branch, Minn. was arrested on August 13 for OWI 1st with passenger under 16. Hunter P. Hubred, 19, Amery was arrested for OWI 1st and PAC 1st. Christopher R. Weiss, 43, Amery was arrested on August 7 for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, and obstructing an officer. James D. Janovec, 28, unknown was arrested on August 8 for a felony Anoka, Minn. warrant and theft. Jessica L. Adams, 22, St. Croix Falls was arrested on August 8 for disorderly conduct, resisting an officer, and battery to police. Kevin G. Lundequam, 42, Danbury was arrested on August 9 for operating while revoked, failure to install ignition interlock device, bail jumping, and probation hold. James W. Allen, 38, Minneapolis, Minn. was arrested on August 13 for possession of cocaine.
Ryan G. Tulgren, 36, Clear Lake was arrested on August 13 for disorderly conduct, battery, probation hold, domestic enhancer. Benjamin J. Julik, 35, Osceola was arrested on August 13 for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and prohibited Acts A. Brady L. Evans, 18, Frederic was arrested on August 14 for criminal trespass to dwelling. Madeline J. Caroon, 57, Osceola was arrested on August 14 for domestic disorderly conduct. Blaine A. Ballard, 18, Osceola, Minn. was arrested on August 14 for domestic battery. Camilo E. Amaya Lopez, 24, St. Paul, Minn. was arrested on August 14 for damage to property, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
fused to give a preliminary breath test (PBT). A records check indicated four prior convictions for OWI, and Randall was arrested. She continued to refuse both a breath test and blood draw until a warrant was obtained and a force blood draw was conducted at St. Croix Regional Medical Center.
Polk County Marriage Licenses Monday, August 15, 2016 Isaac J. Milkey and Jessica K. Larcom were issued a marriage license on August 7, 2016. Jason A. Thompson and Jinny L. Miller were issued a marriage license on August 7, 2016. Christopher D. Knutson and Virginia L. Meyer were issued a marriage license on August 9, 2016. Derek T. Moore and Michelle E. Owens were issued a marriage license on August 9, 2016. Jared M. Peper-Rucks and Rebecca J. Lodermeier were issued a marriage license on August 9, 2016. Daniel A. Swanson and Michelle L. Piazza were issued a marriage license on August 10, 2016. Mitchell W. Stage and Amber M Koethe were issued a marriage license on August 11, 2016. Alexander W. McCabe and Krysta M.R. LaQua were issued a marriage license on August 11, 2016.
Derek G. Bystrom and Amber J. Leisch were issued a marriage license on August 11, 2016. Adam W. Olson and Carrie E. Stewart were issued a marriage license on August 11, 2016. Jeffrey M.N. Sr. and Suzanne J. Miller were issued a marriage license on August 11, 2016. Todd W. Batchelor and Tanya N. Reigel were issued a marriage license on August 11, 2016. Jeremiah W. Johnson and Audry M. Wolters were issued a marriage license on August 11, 2016. Gregory A. Marquand and Klorrissa J. Menter were issued a marriage license on August 8, 2016.
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Amery Police Report Amery Police Report 07/29/2016 – 08/04/2016 07/19/16, 02:20PM, Police were dispatched for a report of suspicious activity at a local park. 07/19/16, 03:01PM, Police responded to motor vehicle accident on Keller Ave. 07/29/16, 05:10PM, Police were dispatched for a report of theft from motor vehicle. 07/30/16, 08:53AM, Police were dispatched for an animal control call. 07/30/16, 10:25AM, Police assist local citizen. 07/30/16, 09:42PM, While investigating suspicious behavior police make a traffic stop resulting in finding the driver with revoked license in addition to operating under the influence 2nd offence and subsequent arrest. 07/30/16, 11:44PM, Police arrest subject for probation violation. 07/31/16, 08:52AM, Police were dispatched to assist EMS on a medical call. 07/31/16, 08:33PM, Police assist other law enforcement in locating a juvenile. 07/31/16, 10:20PM, Police were dispatched to assist other law enforcement for a disorderly call. 08/01/16, 12:27AM, Police were dispatched for a report of suspicious activity. 08/01/16, 09:20AM, Police assist other law enforcement in locating a subject. 08/01/16, 12:01PM, Police assist citizen. 08/01/16, 04:10PM, Police responded to report of a disturbance at a local beach. 08/01/16, 08:22PM, Police were dispatched for report of a disturbance at a local business. 08/01/16, 09:15PM, Police assist other law enforcement with a traffic hazard. 08/02/16, 01:06PM, Police were dis-
patched for a disorderly juvenile. 08/02/16, 03:30PM, Police were dispatched for a report of drug activity. 08/02/16, 11:11PM, Police were dispatched for a disturbance at a local business. 08/03/16, 05:23AM, Police assist a stranded citizen. 08/03/16, 05:01PM, Police dispatched to pick up a subject arrested in neighboring town on an Amery warrant. Transport to Polk County Jail. 08/03/16, 05:55PM, Police were dispatched for a mental health issue. 08/03/16, 10:41PM, Police were dispatched for a welfare check. 08/04/16, 02:25AM, Police were dispatched for a report of an intoxicated male which turned into an arrest for disorderly conduct. 08/04/16, 02:00PM, Police were dispatched for report of theft from motor vehicle at local business. 08/04/16, 04:06PM, Police responded to report of motor vehicle accident in a parking lot. 08/04/16, 06:06PM, Police responded to motion alarm at a local residence. 08/04/16, 06:33PM, Police were dispatched for a report of a disturbance involving juveniles at a local beach. 08/04/16, 09:10PM, Police were dispatched to assist other law enforcement for a disturbance. Arrests: 07/30/16, Jordan Yeski, 24 of Almena, WI. Operating Under the Influence 2nd 07/30/16, Taylor Nelson, 26 of Amery, WI. Probation Violation 08/03/16, Darian Nelson, 18 of Amery, WI. Outstanding warrant for unpaid citations 08/04/16, Dale Utich, 30 of Amery, WI. Disorderly Conduct
Amery Police Report 08/05/2016 – 08/11/2016 08/05/16, 10:23AM, Police were dis-
patched for a “Keep the Peace” assist on a civil issue. 08/05/16, 03:03PM, Police were dispatched for a gas drive off. 08/05/16, 06:36PM, Police were dispatched for a 911 hang up. 08/05/16, 08:20PM, Police assist other law enforcement on a mental health call. 08/06/16, 12:25AM, Police investigate suspicious activity at a local park. 08/06/16, 04:38AM, Police respond to motion alarm at a local business. 08/06/16, 10:37AM, Police were dispatched to “Keep the Peace” on a civil issue. 08/06/16, 03:35PM, Police were dispatched for alarm at a local business. 08/07/16, 01:42AM, Police were dispatched to local bar for an intoxicated person who had fallen. 08/07/16, 08:52AM, Police responded to assist other law enforcement with mutual aid on a traffic stop with intoxicated juveniles. 08/07/16, 04:07PM, Police were dispatched for a welfare check. 08/07/16, 07:15PM, Police were dispatched for juveniles swimming at local beach after closing. 08/07/16, 09:08PM, Police responded to report of suspicious activity at a local park. 08/08/16, 04:40AM, Police were dispatched for a report of theft from a motor vehicle. 08/08/16, 08:07AM, Police responded for a report of vandalism to a local residence. 08/08/16, 10:24AM, Police were dispatched for a vehicle lock out. 08/08/16, 12:25PM, Police were dispatched for mail theft at a local residence. 08/08/16, 01:04PM, Police were dispatched for a vehicle lock out. 08/08/16, 04:05PM, Police were dispatched for a vehicle lock out.
08/08/16, 04:41PM, Police responded for a noise complaint. 08/08/16, 09:19PM, Police respond to an alarm at a local business. 08/08/16, 11:27PM, Police were dispatched to locate a missing juvenile. 08/09/16, 09:20AM, Police were dispatched for a report of car vandalism. 08/09/16, 12:55PM, Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a local beach. 08/09/16, 04:30PM, Police responded to a report of juvenile bullying at a local park. 08/09/16, 05:00PM, Police make contact and arrest an individual for an outstanding Amery warrant. 08/09/16, 05:45PM, Police were dispatched for a disturbance. 08/09/16, 06:20PM, Police were dispatched for a child custody issue. 08/10/16, 12:57AM, Police were dispatched for a noise complaint. 08/10/16, 10:47AM, Police were dispatched for a welfare check. 08/10/16, 01:05PM, Police responded to assist EMS with a medical call. 08/11/16, 06:30PM, Police were dispatched for an animal control call. 08/11/16, 08:50PM, Police responded to a residential alarm. 08/11/16, 08:59PM, Police take report of a theft from outside of a residence. 08/11/16, 09:02PM, Police are dispatched for a report of theft from a motor vehicle. 08/11/16, 10:18PM, Police observe and investigate suspicious activity. Arrests: 08/09/16 - Samantha Blackwell, 23 of Frederic. Arrested for an outstanding warrant.
Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: July 19, 2016 Bethany Ann Bogie, 30, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Sarah Jo Brenizer, 30, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (110 mph), $175.30. Melinda A. Broker, 25, Comstock, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Nichole Marie Capuzzi, 36, Almena, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Albert W. Carlson, 73, Afton, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Lori L. Coudron, 56, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Michael W. Cross, 50, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Sarah Jane Demers, 33, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Lisa C. Eichman, 50, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $200.50. Matthew P. Fjorden, 33, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Jonathon Eugene Freder-
icks, 17, Frederic, speeding in alley (1-10 mph), $175.30. Victoria L. Graft, 46, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Kristin Marie Graham, 45, Fridley, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Lee R. Gumke, 46, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Cole D. Herzan, 18, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Steven T. Johannsen, 61, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Amy Lynn Johnson, 36, Dresser, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Kayla Marie Kitchenmaster, 28, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Peter Albert Klingbell, 26, Woodbury, MN, speeding on semi urban highway (25-29 mph), $250.90; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. John Patrick Larkin, 25, Grasston, MN, drink open intoxicants in MV-driver,
$263.50; disorderly conduct with vehicle, $187.90. Dasiana Mae Larson, 20, Garner, IA, operate motorboat within 100 ft. of dock, $187.90. Terry G. Lindorff, 42, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30. Brian Thomas Mabry, 26, Balsam Lake, drink open intoxicants in MV-passenger, $200.50. Derek D. Martin, 43, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Isaac James Muzquiz, 20, Dresser, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30. Marvel E. Nielsen, 83, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Debra D. Ostgard, 60, Clayton, length of lawn violation, $169. Rhondia L. Pahl, 40, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Cassondra J. Pietz, 25, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Brian D. Piourde, 29, Saint Paul, MN, operate motorboat within 100 ft. of dock, $187.90.
Krystie A. Pothen, 27, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30. R and S. Concrete Pumping Service, Inc., New Richmond, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits (2+), $1,714.11. Trenton N. Randall, Lancaster, OH, improper parking on roadway, $109. Andrew Joseph Rice, 59, Forest Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19, $200.50. Austin Leon Rightman, 20, Shell Lake, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; fail to notify DMVadd/name/color change, $162.70. Brenden M. Schutts, 26, Boyceville, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Michael P. Steier, 58, Zumbrota, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Tanya C. Thompson, 27, Webster, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Charles Edward Tinsley, 42, Spooner, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $183.30.
Brandon A. Van Erp, 20, Cumberland, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Leander R. Van Hecke, 28, Balsam Lake, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Paul J. Vanderwyst, 25, Turtle Lake, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30. James M. Wagner, 36, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30. Andrew C. Walker, 24, Centuria, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. James T. Wentink Jr., 59, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Dustin C. White, 18, Luck, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operate without carrying license, $150.10; operating while suspended, $200.50. Joel P. Wolfe, 41, Inver Grove Heights, MN, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.
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100 Years Ago August 17, 1916 1917 Ford Car Coming to Fay Auto The 1917 Ford car coming out with the pressed steel radiator, streamline hood and crown fenders beside other of the most up-to-date equipment, and selling for $80 less than heretofore, makes it, without the possibility of a doubt, the biggest automobile value ever offered. The touring car at $360 and the runabout at $345, stand alone, not only in price but in cheap car perfection. The Fay Auto Co. will have a carload of the new models on their display floor in a very few days.
90 Years Ago August 12, 1926 Mosquito Diet Diet for mosquitoes this year has been forecast by a Rutgers professor, who advocates a scientific repellent compounded by mixing ordinary insect powder extract with cold cream, Vaseline or face powders. By smearing on a concoction of 14 parts of oil or extract to 94 parts of Vaseline or cold cream, the scientist claimed he could secure relief for more than two hours, in a locality where mosquitoes were lighting on the unprotected at a rate of 20 a minute.
85 Years Ago August 20, 1931 Increase in Deaths Show 287 in 1931 An increase of 211 deaths in Wisconsin for the first six months of 1931 as compared with a similar period of 1930 was almost wholly accounted for by 287 more deaths by violence in the 1931 period. In the total of 16,045 deaths the first six months this year, there were 147 more influenza deaths than for the 1930 period, 50 more cancer deaths, and 79 more pneumonia deaths, the bureau of vital statistics reported. Among the principal death causes, tuberculosis alone showed a decrease, but reduction in the lesser important causes offset the increase to some extent.
75 Years Ago August 14, 1941 Harkinson Block to be Sold The Harkinson building, housing Connors Café and Johnson’s Drug store, and Dr. Satterlund’s office upstairs, and apartments, will go on the auction block Monday, August 18, at the front door of the courthouse in Balsam Lake. The sale is advertised with consent of heirs. Several persons are reported to be entering bids on the building, including Dr. M. M. Madden, Al Christenson of Minneapolis,
Amery Main Street in the ‘30s This is a wonderful look at what downtown Amery was like back in the 1930’s. At this time there was center parking and parallel parking. The city put in the center lighting in 1921 and took it out in 1951.
brother of V. W. Christenson of the Variety store, Chet Johnson, Henry Johnson and maybe others.
(Editorial) City Beautiful It seems that more this year than any of the six years that this writer has lived in Amery, have we heard tourists say how beautiful a city is Amery. It has picturesque lakes right in the city, which we residents here sometimes fail to notice or appreciate. Many are too busy making a living to notice the beauty around them. Some will say – “What of it.” Just this. Yesterday’s If Amery is so attractive News to tourists, why not do Diane Stangl something to encourage the tourist traffic to the point where we really “commercialize” on such traffic. Amery should have a beautiful lakeside combination tourist and resident park. It should have a fine beach, fine swimming equipment, and WELL MAINTAINED. Those same people will say, “Yes but that takes money”. Not so much. The returns in dollars and cents to business here would more than pay for it. To prove this ask many cities in Minnesota’s Arrowhead country and in Wisconsin’s Indianhead country, which have developed the tourist traffic by “inviting” tourists in, what benefit they have derived from their expenditure. Amery has more natural beauties than any city in northwestern Wisconsin. That statement comes, not from us, but from tourists who have been here this summer. Therefore, what are we going to do about it? Think it over folks!
65 Years Ago August 23, 1951 Around Amery… After living in Amery for six years, Leonard “Bud” Harris still likes the burg “very
much.” Bud, as he is known to his friends, came here after his discharge from the Army Air Corps in 1945. He served as a parachute rigger (they repair, test and pack the chutes) from 1942 until his discharge. Fishing is first on Bud’s list of favorite sports while hunting also holds an important part of his leisure time. “Not catching too much lately,” Bud does his fishing on the Apple River. Easy access to fishing waters is probably one of the foremost reasons that Bud still likes Amery. Bud first worked for L. Michael & Son, cleaners, when he came to Amery in 1942, and was employed there for two years before becoming a clerk at Evensen’s clothing store. The store has become an important part of his life, working an eight-hour day and often returning to his work after most workers are through for the day, he now manages the establishment.
60 Years Ago August 16, 1956 Brothers Talk for First Time Tragedy on the high seas ironically resulted in happiness for Olaf Kraft of Amery. Because the Andrea Doria and Stockholm collided in one of the worst maritime disasters in history, Olaf Kraft will see his brother for the first time. Olaf’s brother, Fredolph, was on board the Stockholm, which was forced to dock in New York City for repairs, following the collision. During this short stay in New York, Fredolph, telephoned his brother and they talked to each other for the first time in their lives. (Olaf had left Sweden to come to America before his brother was born). Fredolph is “about 52 or 54,” Olaf told this newspaper. A steward on board the ship Stockholm at that time, Fredolph has been transferred to the Kungsholm and expects to make port in New York again in three to six weeks. Olaf is now making plans to go to New York to meet his brother then. “Surprised,” is the way Olaf
described his reaction to his brother’s telephone call. The two had seldom corresponded.
55 Years Ago August 17, 1961 What was Amery Really Like? About 72 years ago a struggling young editor named C. B. Dodge of the “Amery Echo” sat down at his desk one dusty afternoon and took a long look at Amery’s assets and needs. A pair of articles entitled “Amery-on-the-Apple” and “A City’s Prosperity,” put down on paper for the first time, dreams hopes and expectations of a rural population in an untamed wilderness. The date, June 14, 1889. The place, Amery. Editor Dodge’s forceful, optimistic word are read by 500 residents,” …Surrounded by a fertile farming country, peopled with intelligent, well-to-do, and go-ahead farmers…Amery is to be the manufacturing center of the section.” What could possibly have given our founding fathers so much confidence in a day when cars, radios and airplanes were yet to be developed? Let’s take a look at main street and imagine for a moment we are entering Amery in our horsedrawn wagon. For nearly a half hour we have been sitting on a hard board seat with the searing August sun making life miserable for both animal and man. Some relief is obtained under the branches of mighty Norway pines and giant white oak trees. However, we must keep moving so we can be in town by noon. Soon now the livery stable will be in sight and we’ll wash off the journey’s dust in the cool water trough. Mother is going to leave sis with Doc Holiday, a young fellow who enjoys a growing practice, for a check-up while she visits Miss Nike and Mrs. Walworth in the millinery stores. Meanwhile, Pa has gone down to see Postmaster George Griffin in the Webb & Griffin building and Mr. Prouix the blacksmith. No doubt the boys are
down along the river mulling through the three sawmills or bartering arrowheads for wood at one of four lumberyards. Six taverns also give almost unlimited opportunity for the young boys to window peek. John Burman and Mr. Morgan of the Jacobson Company offered everything in the furniture line while W. H. Holiday had the only hardware store in town. Four neat, cozy well-ventilated and clean hotels greeted the weary traveler with three barbers attempting to keep the populace well shaved. A lawyer, shoemaker, small public school and two general stores made up Amery’s physical assets. More important than the physical characteristics was the spirit, the “Amery way of doing things,” that evolved from this motely group. The people campaigned for a population of 1,500, a first class drug store, a reading room, permanent industries and more sidewalks. These people planned for things we are just realizing today. Right now in our own community, what goals have we set as a united body? Will people look back at our time and say, “They laid the plans for these things 70 years ago?”
45 Years Ago August 19, 1971 Officers Chase AWOL Marine Two Marine Corps deserters and stockade escapees from the Cherry Point, N. C., Marine Air station were captured after a bizarre chase about 7:05 p.m. Aug. 12, by Burnett County deputies at the Anthony Pikul residence on Round Lake in Burnett County. The affair began about 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, when State Trooper Lowell Nelson stopped a car for a traffic violation south of Frederic. Nelson ran a routine check on the driver, who gave his name as Jimmy Angel. Upon further investigation, Angel turned out to be Robert Wayne Futrell, a Marine Corps deserter. After being handcuffed, the man escaped from Nelson. Some time during the hours of darkness, he broke into the Central Supply in Frederic and used an emery wheel to cut off the handcuffs. An investigation by Polk Deputies Jay Luke, Earl Arnold, Jr., and Trooper Nelson determined that Futrell had come to Frederic with another man known as Lance King, who was working at Stokley’s Canning in Frederic. King turned out to be John Wayne Greenwood, also a deserter and was taken into custody. Continuing the search for Futrell, officers received a clue to his whereabouts when he left a telephone number telling Greenwood where he could be reached. The pair was released to the Marine military police on Friday morning.
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Duffy, a former reality TV star and lumberjack performer, has served in the position since 2011. He boasts that his legislation, the RESTRICT Act, served as the foundation of a law outlawing insider trading among government officials and staff. His competitor, business-owner Don Raihala had criticized Duffy for being an “establishment politician that chooses to vote the way House leadership dictates and not listen to the wants and desires of his constituents.” Hoeft, a professor at the University of Wisconsin— Barron County, took a strong lead over competitor Joel Lewis, a Marathon county board member. Hoeft has accumulated numerous awards for excellence in teaching, was a Fulbright Scholar and Wisconsin-Idea Fellow, has served six years on the Rice Lake School Board and was president of the board of directors of Barron County’s restorative justice program. Senate Russ Feingold won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Feingold, who served as a State Senator from 1983 to 1993 and a U.S. Senator from 1993
to 2011, has built his campaign on standing up for middle class families, criticizing the influence of the billionaire Koch brothers in Wisconsin. As a Senator, he opposed the war in Iraq and the Patriot Act. He is also known for working to limit campaign contributions. His competitor, business-owner Scott Harbach, had expressed the hope of bringing God back into the Democratic Party, and said he would work to improve police and community relations. Feingold will face incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson in the November election. — Jessica de la Cruz contributed reporting for this article.
PRIMARY RESULTS Unofficial election results from the August 9 primary. Winners are marked with an asterisk. U.S. Senator Democrat * Russ Feingold—303,282 statewide (Polk 1,397) Scott Harbach—33,105 statewide (Polk 150)
Defense: Move girl’s throat-slitting case to juvenile court HUDSON, Wis. (AP) —Attorneys are fighting a decision to charge as an adult a 14-year-old girl accused of trying to kill her brother’s girlfriend in Wisconsin. Kali Jade Bookey told police she used shards of broken bowls to cut the throat of her 15-year-old victim in New Richmond last month. Authorities say Bookey told investigators she was jealous of her brother’s relationship with the girl and that she told her victim she was a psy-
chopath looking for her first kill. She is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. After a hearing Monday, defense attorney John Kucinski said he’ll try to move her case to juvenile court. He says it’s illogical to automatically prosecute a 14-year-old as an adult. The judge could take months to decide whether Bookey should be tried as an adult.
Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Republican * Sean Duffy—29,421 statewide (Polk 1,524) Donald Raihala—3,465 statewide (Polk 182) Democrat * Mary Hoeft—27,238 statewide (Polk 1,300) Joel Lewis—6,508 statewide (Polk 174) Polk County Clerk Republican * Sharon Jorgenson—767 countywide Deanna Boettcher—340 countywide Michele Gullickson—510 countywide Democrat * Mary Jo Hacker—1,102 countywide Tracy LaBlanc—386 countywide Polk County Treasurer (No contest) Democrat * Amanda Nissen—1,423 Polk County Register of Deeds (No contest) Democrat * Sally Spanel—1,394
One third of voters still have no opinion of Johnson MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About a third of Wisconsin voters still don’t have an opinion of incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson with just three months to go before the election. A Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows 31 percent of registered voters don’t have an
opinion of Johnson, compared with 18 percent for Democratic challenger Russ Feingold. The poll shows Feingold leading Johnson by 6 points among registered voters and 11 points among likely voters. In July, Feingold was up 5 points among likely voters and 7 points among registered voters.
The poll was conducted Aug. 4 through Sunday, sampling 805 registered Wisconsin voters. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 percentage points. The error margin is 5 points among likely voters.
Madison company to help develop living space for astronauts MADISON, Wis. (AP) —A Madison-based aerospace engineering company will be part of a contract that its parent company has secured to develop a prototype living environment for astronauts that could go on missions to Mars and elsewhere deep in space. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Orbital Technologies Corp., or Orbitec, will join the contract with Nevada-based Sierra Nevada Corp. Sierra Nevada is one of six U.S. companies
announced Wednesday for the project with NASA’s Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2, a program designed to advance human flight missions in the area of space near the moon. Orbitec business director Paul Zamprelli says Orbitec plans to hire 30 more engineers to its staff of 120 employees by the end of the year as a result of this contract and others.
Prosthetic leg found in beaver dam, returned to owner WABENO, Wis. (AP) —A Wisconsin man has his prosthetic leg back after the lost limb was discovered sticking out of a beaver dam by two canoers. Elliot Fuller and Jason Franklin spotted the leg while paddling between a pair of lakes near Wabeno in Forest County on Thursday, the Wisconsin Journal Sentinel reported. Fuller said they were convinced it was part of a corpse until they got close enough to pull it out. ``I was sure we had found a dead body that someone dumped into the creek,’’ the Germantown man said. ``We thought it was real at first until we got a closer look.’’ A quick search on Craig-
slist yielded an ad from Mark Warner, who lost the prosthetic limb when his own canoe tipped over during a July fishing trip on Range Line Lake in Wabeno. The 49-year-old from Green Bay said he rescued his fishing gear and cooler, but the prosthetic limb got away. ``I wasn’t overly worried about it because I use my older model for fishing and hunting,’’ Warner said. ``It wasn’t my everyday leg, to put it that way.’’ Fuller and Franklin found the limb three miles from where Warner lost it. They returned it to Warner on Friday, netting a $50 reward for its safe return. ``Just did what I thought was right,’’ Franklin said. ``I hope
that if I lost my leg that someone would return it to me, too.’’ Warner said he was sure it
was gone. A friend had to convince him to put up the Craigslist ad. ``I really didn’t expect to see
it again. On my end, it’s pretty amazing and it’s pretty bizarre where it ended up,’’ Warner said.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service. APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Matt Saarem, pastor Sunday, Aug. 21: 9:30 a.m. Property Committee: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, Aug. 23: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school. CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 17: 11:30 a.m. Family Table. Thursday, Aug. 18: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m. CIA Board. Friday, Aug. 19: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Saturday, Aug. 20: 3 p.m. Block Party. Sunday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving meeting. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Thursday, June 30: 9 a.m. Quilting. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 18: 5:30 p.m. BeFrienders meeting at Village Pizzeria in Amery. Sunday, Aug. 21: Backpack and New Driver Blessing; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Confirmation Campfire Theology at Pastor Lori’s. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Aug. 21: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 am. Corn & Brat Feed. Tuesday, Aug. 23: 9 a.m. Quilting; 4:30 p.m. Yoga at Labyrinth; 5 pm. Serve at Serenity Home. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Children’s Church are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Matt Saarem, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday evening Confirmation classes. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Church School. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.
FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3). Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year). Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Thursday, Aug. 18: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, Pat Anderson hostess; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Sunday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, Aug. 23: 1:30 p.m. Handbells. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Thursday, Aug. 18: Noon Gold & Silver Dinner at St. John’s Catholic Church; 1 p.m. Women’s of the Word Meeting. Saturday, Aug. 20: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Aug. 21: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, Aug. 23: 9 a.m. Quilting; 10 a.m. Staff meeting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Interim Pastor Paul Settergren Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 10:15 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m.
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 18: 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study at Little Falls; 2 p.m. Little Falls WELCA Birthday Party at Golden Age Manor; 5:30 p.m. BeFrienders Meeting at Village PIzzeria in Amery. Sunday, Aug. 21: Backpack and New Driver Blessing; 11 a.m. Worship at Little Falls; 4 p.m. Pie & Ice Cream Social at Little Falls; 7:30 p.m. Confirmation Campfire Theology at Pastor Lori’s. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, interim pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible.
Comfort and Belief “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” —1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV
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ecently, I heard a preacher at a funeral remark that “we don’t believe because it’s comforting, but we are comforted because we believe.” This was a nice turn of phrase and certainly comforting words for a funeral, where we are all hoping that we will see our dearly departed again. But this turn of phrase is also good advice for those of us who don’t want to be lazy about what we believe, and want to believe things because they are true rather than simply because they are comforting. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing things either because we want them to be true or because we fear the alternative, and it’s tempting to view a lot of religious beliefs as falling squarely into one or the other of these cases. So the real question becomes what we are justified in believing, and in the realm of religion, where the subject matter clearly transcends the realm of experience, we must rely on faith. As Saint Paul rightly noted, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV) Many areas of life require this leap of faith. Every friendship and every marriage starts with a leap of faith which hopes, but cannot know in advance, that things will work out well. Likewise, when we invest our money or invest our time and effort in studying, we are hoping that those investments will pay off. When it comes to believing in God and the afterlife, we cannot know with certainty, but our faith gives us confidence, and in that there is great comfort. – Christopher Simon
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 17: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer. Thursday, Aug. 18: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-in Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Sunday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Thursday, Aug. 18: 6 p.m. First Communion. Sunday, Aug. 21: Food Pantry Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May). ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Monday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes. Friday: 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: Wednesday, Aug. 24, Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass, Staff meeting 10:30 a.m., Catechist meeting 6 p.m., Catholicism Series 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, Faith Formation Registration, Backpack Blessing at Mass. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Aug. 18: No Bible Study. Sunday, Aug. 21: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Monday, Aug. 22: Pastor visiting shut-ins. Tuesday, Aug. 23: Pastor visiting shut-ins; 7 p.m. Bible Study. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367. Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.
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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Aug. 17: 9 a.m. Quilting at Trinity. Thursday, Aug. 18: 5:30 p.m. BeFrienders meeting at Village Pizzeria in Amery. Sunday, Aug. 21: Backpack and New Driver Blessing; 8 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Confirmation Campfire Theology at Pastor Lori’s. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 17: 5:30 p.m. Youth Group “Hang Out” at Bill and Katie Elmer’s. Thursday, Aug. 18: Noon Gold/Silver Dinner at St. John’s Catholic church, Clear Lake; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Work Day. Friday, Aug. 19: 6:30 p.m. Family Movie Night at UCC. Saturday, Aug. 20: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Work Day. Sunday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Worship Team 3 Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders meeting. Tuesday, Aug. 23: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 17: 9 a.m. Quilters; 9 a.m. Men’s Work Day Group. Sunday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.
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Bruce J. Roberts age 55 of Star Prairie passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born the youngest son to Harold and Albertha (Cardinal) Roberts on January 17, 1961. Bruce graduated from Amery High School and on October 8, 1988 he married Marcia Wettig. He worked in the sheet metal business for many years. In his spare time, Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and enjoying his property, he called “his little piece of heaven”. He has a soft spot for his beloved dogs and cats and loved helping people when he could. Bruce is survived by his wife, Marcia; siblings, Marcia Bean-Highland, Marie Lange, Mark (Barb) Roberts, Karen (Terry) Nielson-Mollenhoff; sister-in-law, Jean Roberts; in-laws, Greg (Linda) Wettig, Mark (Patty) Wettig, Jeff Wettig, Sherry (Dave) Tody, Rob (Jen) Wettig; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; special “little buddy”, Easton Wettig; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Albertha Roberts, brother, Paul Roberts and nephews, Jesse Nielson and Eric Tody. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at West Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Osceola. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 16th from 5-8 pm at West Immanuel Lutheran Church (Servant Hall) and also on Wednesday from 1011 at the church. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.
November 29, 1937 – August 11, 2016 Jim was born lucky #13, out of 14 children, to parents Anton and Margaret (Krey) Brinker in St. Joseph, MN. He grew up in the St. Cloud, MN area until the family was able to move to St. Paul, MN. There he attended and graduated from Johnson High School. After graduating, Jim worked with some of his brothers at their electronics repair shop, White Bear Electronics in White Bear Lake, MN. He then began a journeyman apprenticeship with Minnesota Envelope in St. Paul. In 1960, Jim married MaryAnn W. They lived in White Bear Lake where they had four children, James Jr., Edward, Kathi and Kelli. They divorced in 1966. Jim then married Sandra Anderson in 1967. They lived in St. Paul and then in 1970 moved to Clear Lake, WI, where they bought a farm and raised their family and Tom. They diof four children; Shelli, Todd, Scott
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vorced in 2007. In addition to farming, Jim was a Clear Lake school bus driver for over 30 years. He always said he ‘had’ to farm, but he ‘loved’ to haul around his ‘little darlings’. Jim was an avid Cribbage player, asking before each game “are we playing for funsies or monsies”? He loved to fish and was a great tinkerer also, able to fix just about anything. After retiring from farming in 2000, Jim spent his time being a Grandfather. He had great love and pride in watching his grandchildren grow up. Jim passed away at his home in Clear Lake, WI. He is preceded in death by parents, Anton and Margaret; Siblings, LeRoy, Stanley, Vernon, Elaine, Jeanette, Daniel, David, Marvin, Marlyn Mary, Donald, Robert, Marjorie and Thomas. Jim will be greatly missed by his children: Shelli (Mike) Leverty, Todd (Nadia) Brinker, Scott (Jenny) Brinker, Tom Brinker. Grandchildren: Casey, Lexi, Kelly, Katlyn, James, Kimberly, Ian, Katie Lynn, Teri, Abby. Many nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law. There will be a celebration of Jim's life on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 4 - 7 pm at the ScheuermannHammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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David Alan Andersen of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2016. David was born on September 29th, 1954 in Morris, Minnesota to Roger and Erla (Sperr) Andersen. He grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota with both of his parents and his sister Debra. David spent his summers and most holidays in Herman, Minnesota working on his family farm. It was there he learned his work ethic. David graduated from St. Paul Park, Minnesota in 1972 and originally planned on continuing his education at Normandale Community College. However, his Uncle Dale who was like a brother to him, passed away from cancer so David moved full time to the farm to help out the family. David enrolled in carpentry classes at Alexandria Technical College. He pursued his career by working carpentry jobs and helping his college instructors. It was also here that David met Karleen Lueth at Alexandria Tech and later married her in July of 1975. They went on to have five children. They later divorced in 1987. David met Patti Rust in the spring of 1989 and later married her in April of 1990. They lived in Amery, Wisconsin for the entirety of their marriage. David started Lake Country Builders in 1991 and continued his business up to his death. David embodied the true meaning of an outdoors man. He loved hunting and fishing and when he wasn't working this is how he spent his time with his two boys. In his 20 years of professional walleye fishing he was a fierce competitor and highly respected by his fellow anglers. Some of his fishing career highlights include: 1996 NAWA Rookie of the Year, 2005 PWT Champion, and many other top finishes. David was preceded in death by his mother Erla, father Roger, sister Debra. He is survived by his wife Patti Andersen, sons Adam (Danielle) Andersen, Kent (Beth) Andersen of Amery, Wisconsin, daughters Beth Andersen of Richmond Hill, Georgia, Lana (James) Combs of Westminster, Colorado and Etta Andersen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grandchildren Lane and Hayden Andersen of Amery, Wisconsin, Jacob Andersen of Amery, Wisconsin, and Jackson and Ireland Combs of Westminster, Colorado. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2016 from First Lutheran Church, 240 Elm Street West, Amery, Wisconsin. There was a visitation for David on Sunday from 5 to 8 pm at the Williamson - White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI as well as the hour prior to services at the church. Interment will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in rural Amery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.
Virginia (Gini) Ogren was born to Dorothy and SylNoelle Koosmann, age 35, of Montevideo, MN, passed van Erickson of Bone Lake on December 9, 1947. She away Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at the Chippewa Coungrew up attending Bone Lake Lutheran Church and ty - Montevideo Hospital. After 3 1/2 years of couragraduated from Unity High School in 1966. She grad- geously battling breast cancer, Noelle could no longer uated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls continue the fight and took her last breath peacefully in 1970 with a degree in in the comfort of family. Elementary Education. She has been an inspiraIn 1970 she was joined in tion to us all throughout marriage to Ron Ogren of this battle and will be forGeorgetown. Gini taught ever in our hearts. grades 1-3 at the East Luck Visitation was on Fricountry school for three day, August 12th from 5-8 years before taking a hip.m. at Trinity Lutheran atus as her family began Church. Funeral services growing. She returned to were held on Saturday, teaching a decade later August 13th at 1:30 p.m. at when, after receiving her Trinity Lutheran Church Masters Degree in readat 220 South 13th Street, ing, she assumed the position of Reading Specialist/ Montevideo, MN 56265 Remedial Reading at Turtle Lake Public School; a posi- with Rev. Mari Thorkelson and Rev. Chris Zuraff oftion she served in until her retirement in 2007. ficiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial CemeGini accepted the Lord as her Personal Saviour af- tery in Montevideo. ter the presentation of a Billy Graham film in 1966. Noelle was born on February 21, 1981 in St. Paul, MN, Her relationship with the Lord continued throughout as the eldest of four daughters to Mark and Rosanne her life. She labored as a Sunday School teacher, Bible (Adrian) Crea. She grew up and went to school in School teacher and coordinator, Bible camp teach- Amery, WI and graduated in 1999, heading to Concorer, counselor, dean, and committee member. One of dia College in Moorhead, MN. After graduation, she her favorite things was directing the annual church moved to the Twin Cities and worked for Twin Cities Christmas program. She came to find that while life is Orthopedics, in the medical field, which she loved, adfleeting, the love of God is eternal. vancing from Administrative Assistant to Marketing Gini was afflicted with dementia in the last years of Manager. her life but continued to enjoy her family and farm unOn August 21, 2004 she married the love of her life, til May of this year when a serious seizure required Brad Koosmann and they had three children whom her being admitted to the Amery Memory Care. AMC they adore with their whole hearts, Brendan, Megan did a fantastic job in making Gini feel part of their and Emily. In 2008, they moved to Montevideo, MN, community until her passing on August 9, 2016. where they have lived since, becoming as involved in Gini and Ron are the parents of four children: Leslie the community, school and church as possible. (Ron) Lancette of Menomonie, Krista (Brett) Hansen Noelle had many passions, including reading, playof Balsam Lake, Erik (Amber) of Balsam Lake, and ing cards, water-skiing, fishing, gardening, cooking Heather (Dave) Tiedemann of Balsam Lake. and volleyball, but far and away her strongest passion Gini was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvan was her family and friends. As challenging as it could and Dorothy Erickson, her stepmother, Millie Wilder be to balance all of these things in her life, nothing Erickson, and her sister, Dawna Erickson Hellstern. brought her more joy than spending time with Brad, She's survived by her husband, Ron Ogren, her cuddling with her children, spending time with their children, and her grandchildren, Joey Carlson, Cam- families, and laughing with their friends. den Hansen, Noah Hansen, Teaghan Hansen, Emma She is survived by her husband, Brad; children: Ogren, Evie Tiedemann, Erika Tiedemann, Sawyer Brendan, Megan, and Emily; parents: Mark and Tiedemann, and Kyli Edwards-Lancette. Also surviv- Rosanne Crea of Amery, WI; in-laws: Gene and Mary ing her are brothers Tim (Vickie) Erickson, Jon (Kim) Koosmann of Madison, MN; siblings: Elizabeth Erickson, Sylvan (Lisa) Erickson, Craig (Paulette) (Chris) Davis of Lee Summit, MO, Lauren Crea of St. Adair, and sister Andrea (Ann) Erickson, nieces and Paul, MN, Cathy (Josh) Huizar of St. Paul, MN; Brad’s nephews. siblings: Jason (Tami) Koosmann of Sartell, MN and Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Au- Jill (Chuck) Nelson of Carver, MN; and eight nieces gust 16, 2016 at the Georgetown Lutheran church with and nephews. KANABEC COUNTY Pastor Dennis Wright officiating. Visitation was held Preceding Noelle in death were her paternal and mafrom 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the Williamson~White ternal grandparents. Funeral Home. Interment was at the Bunyan CemeIt is requested that in lieu of flowers that memorials tery immediately following the service. be given to the family for their children for college. 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Kohl's 2Q profit tops expectations as it lowers expenses M E N O M ON E E FALLS, Wis. (AP)— Kohl's fiscal second-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates, as the department store operator trimmed expenses and managed its inventory well. Its shares soared more than 13 percent in morning trading Thursday. Department store operators have been dealing with more competition from online retailers as consumers increasingly enjoy the ease and speed at which they can shop from electronic devices. For the three months ended July 30, Kohl's earned $140 million, or
CARD OF THANKS The family of Laurence Nilssen wishes to sincerely thank everyone that sent cards, memorials, flowers, food, prayers, and encouraging condolences to all of us in the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Also to Pastor Bryan Anderson, the Congregation of the Clear Lake First Lutheran Church, Adoray Hospice and Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home. We are so thankful to the Clear Lake community for the enormous outpouring of love and support to us and our families at this time of our loss. Sincerely and God bless you all, Brenda (Pete) Cogbill Brad (JoAnn) Nilssen Barbara (Gary) Griffiths Bonnie (Jon) Springer Larry (Cindy) Nilssen Carl (Jan) Nilssen
77 cents per share. A year earlier the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based company earned $130 million, or 66 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs, were $1.22 per share. That's above the $1.04 per share that analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research expected. Chairman, CEO and President Kevin Mansell said in a written statement that Kohl's inventory management efforts helped the retailer achieve a strong increase in gross margin, with ending inventory
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per store down significantly from last year. Revenue declined to $4.18 billion from $4.27 billion. Still, it was better than the $4.16 billion that analysts polled by Zacks predicted. Sales at stores open at least a year, a key indicator of a retailer's health, fell 1.8 percent. This figure excludes results from stores recently opened or closed. Kohl's shares rose $5.21, or 13.6 percent, to $43.25 in morning trading Thursday. Its shares are down almost 30 percent since a year ago.
MADISON, Wis. (AP)—House Speaker Paul Ryan's approval rating remains sky high in Wisconsin. The Marquette University Law School released a poll on Wednesday, the day after Ryan won his Republican primary with 84 percent of the vote. The poll shows Ryan has 80 percent approval among Republicans statewide. And even when Democrats are included, Ryan's approval statewide sits at 54 percent.
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That far outpaces Republican Gov. Scott Walker whose approval rating is at just 38 percent. President Barack Obama's approval rating statewide among registered voters is 53 percent. The Marquette Law School Poll was conducted Aug. 4 through Sunday, sampling 805 registered Wisconsin voters. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 points.
It has been a long and fun journey but the tank is now empty. It would be impossible to name all the wonderful individuals I’ve met over the years but I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to Steve Sondreal, Jerry Sondreal, and the late Palmer Sondreal for their thoughtful recognition of my time and effort. Thank you to all the schools, athletic directors, coaches and high school athletes for their important contribution. I would also like to thank Kurt Mayer, WXCE/WLMX, Mike Jensen, Northwest Communications, Doug Chickering, WIAA, Todd Clark, WIAA. And a very special thanks to my wife, Sue. Bill Hegg
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UW to ask for more money and an end to tuition freeze MADISON, Wis. (AP)—University of Wisconsin System leaders plan to ask Gov. Scott Walker and Republican legislators to lift a tuition freeze and give the system about $40 million in new money in the next state budget. The Board of Regents is expected to approve the request at a meeting this month. System President Ray Cross gave reporters a preview of the request that asks Walker to allow the regents to set tuition and calls for an additional $42.5 million in state aid. Cross said the new money would be used to shorten the time to graduation, expand programs that offer high school students college credits for completing certain courses and build more robust student internship programs. The request asks for no new money to fund fringe benefit adjustments or utility bills. System officials don't anticipate a need because about 1,800 fewer system employees are on state health insurance, Cross said, choosing instead to get on their spouses' plans. He also noted that the system has lost about 1,200 employees. ``It's not an excessive request,'' Cross said. ``It's time to invest. Let's send a message that this is really important.'' The last four years have been a time of tight finances for the system. Walker and Republican lawmakers froze instate undergraduate tuition in the 201315 state budget after it was found schools were sitting on massive reserves while raising tuition year after year. Lawmakers extended the freeze for another two years in the current budget and cut $250 million from the system. Walker has called for the tuition freeze to be extended for another two years and has warned the system that it shouldn't expect any additional state aid in the next budget. The governor is considering more money for the system if schools meet performance benchmarks, but he hasn't said what schools would have to accomplish to win more money or how much funding would be available. The UW System's budget is the high-
est it has ever been, Walker spokesman Tom Everson said Tuesday, and the next state budget automatically adds $50 million in base funding. Joint Finance Committee co-chairman Rep. John Nygren said Tuesday he looks forward to working with colleagues, the UW system, and stakeholders to preserve the quality and value of Wisconsin's public institutions. ``The state budget goes through a similar process every biennium. The governor always proposes his budget before it's sent to the Legislature for consideration and modifications,'' Nygren said. Cross said the system remains an economic engine for the state and deserves more money, supporting his argument with data that class sizes are increasing and class availability is decreasing, which translates to students paying more because it takes longer to graduate. Other components of the request include: —$454.6 million for building maintenance, renovation and construction. About $100 million would go toward maintenance. A new mechanical engineering building at UW-Platteville would be the only new structure; the rest would be for renovations. Cross said the current state budget allocated $86 million for buildings. —New statutory language allowing the regents to issue bonds backed by program fees to fund projects. The state building commission would release the bonds in amounts requested. —Allow the system to purchase academic-related items without going through the state Department of Administration. The next state budget is a long way off. State agencies must submit their requests to Walker by mid-September, and he will release his version of the budget early next year. After that, it must go through a legislative committee before the full chambers, and ends up on Walker's desk, who can use his veto power. The whole process will likely wrap up next summer.
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shows that 43 percent of registered voters would support a gas tax or registration fee increase to pay for roads. Walker has said that's off the table. Only 33 percent say they would cut all or some spending for road projects to avoid a tax or fee increase. And just 12
percent say they would support borrowing money to plug the gap. Walker hasn't said how he will deal with the shortfall, but ruling out a revenue increase means projects will either be cut or delayed or money will have to be borrowed.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLEAR LAKE NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING WSS SECTION 120.08 (1) AUGUST 22, 2016
Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Clear Lake, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the cafeteria of the Clear Lake High School, on Monday, August 22, 2016, at 8:00PM. Peter Wieczorek, District Clerk
Notice of Budget Hearing (Section 65.90(4)) School District of Clear Lake
Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Clear Lake that the budget hearing will be held at the Clear Lake Jr/Sr High School, on August 22, 2016, at 8:00 PM. The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District Office at 1101 3rd Street SW Clear Lake, WI 54005. Dated this 5th day of August, 2016. Peter Wieczorek, District Clerk School District of Clear Lake Budget Summary 2016-2017
GENERAL FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfers-In (Source 100) Local Sources (Source 200) Inter-district Payments (Source 300 + 400) Intermediate Sources (Source 500) State Sources (Source 600) Federal Sources (Source 700) All Other Sources (Source 800 + 900) TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction (Function 100 000) Support Services (Function 200 000) Non-Program Transactions (Function 400 000) TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Audited 2014-15
1,340,384.00 1,340,384.00
0.00 1,395,307.22 354,820.46 2,884.00 4,879,819.11 107,332.91 51,200.69 6,791,364.39
0.00 1,192,324.00 407,891.00 2,672.00 5,095,885.00 114,707.00 63,493.00 6,876,972.00
0.00 1,132,709.00 526,962.00 2,500.00 5,111,353.00 117,229.00 63,493.00 6,954,246.00
3,352,566.89 2,388,413.00 1,135,979.00 6,876,958.89
3,323,911.00 2,464,578.00 1,077,171.00 6,865,660.00
3,373,850.00 2,469,600.00 1,110,796.00 6,954,246.00
Audited 2014-15
Unaudited 2015-16
Budget 2016-17
Audited 2014-15
Unaudited 2015-16
Budget 2016-17
0.00 0.00 935,409.00 935,409.00
Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
288,079.60 178,068.45 1,066,760.27 1,176,771.42
178,068.45 167,405.00 1,122,418.00 1,133,048.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Audited 2014-15
Unaudited 2015-16
Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Budget 2016-17
1,329,071.72 1,340,383.72
0.00 0.00 939,899.56 939,899.56
DEBT SERVICE FUND
Unaudited 2015-16
1,414,666.84 1,329,072.34
5,229,916.26 136,460.64 9,232.40 5,102,688.02
136,460.64 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 937,131.00 937,131.00
167,405.00 159,825.00 1,029,856.00 1,036,024.00
Budget 2016-17
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MISSION STATEMENT Audited Unaudited Budget FOOD SERVICE FUND 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 “Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the Beginning Fund Balance 57,340.83 56,672.83 85,129.00 community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.” Ending Fund Balance 56,672.83 56,129.83 85,129.00 REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 405,982.31 402,038.00 432,500.00 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 406,650.31 402,581.00 432,500.00
COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Audited 2014-15
Unaudited 2015-16
Budget 2016-17
Audited 2014-15
Unaudited 2015-16
Budget 2016-17
5,014.86 18,529.59 68,124.71 54,609.98
PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
18,529.59 38,883.59 71,733.00 51,379.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
38,884.00 38,884.00 60,582.00 60,582.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses ALL FUNDS GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS Interfund Transfers (Source 100) - ALL FUNDS Refinancing Expenditures (FUND 30) NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS PERCENTAGE INCREASE – NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR
Audited 2014-15
14,557,578.18 821,198.56 0.00 13,736,379.62
Unaudited 2015-16
Budget 2016-17
9,388,077.00 708,181.00 0.00 8,679,896.00
8,987,983.00 651,754.00 0.00 8,336,229.00
-36.81%
-3.96%
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY FUND General Fund Referendum Debt Service Fund Non-Referendum Debt Service Fund Capital Expansion Fund Community Service Fund TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY PERCENTAGE INCREASE -TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR
Audited 2014-15
1,363,090.00 504,500.00 271,913.00 0.00 20,000.00 2,159,503.00
MISSION STATEMENT
Unaudited 2015-16
Budget 2016-17
1,158,914.00 686,079.00 276,013.00 0.00 20,000.00 2,141,006.00
1,106,609.00 399,376.00 574,813.00 0.00 12,000.00 2,092,798.00
-0.86%
-2.25%
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 15- CV-289 Case Code: 30404 Bremer Bank, National Association 8555 Eagle Point Blvd. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Plaintiff, vs. Robert S. Borgstrom 1295 South Shore Court Amery, WI 54001 Beverly A. Borgstrom 1295 South Shore Court Amery, WI 54001 United States of America c/o U.S. Attorney’s Office 222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 Wisconsin Department of Revenue c/o Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office 114 East Main Street Madison, WI 53702 Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of an Order for Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure Sale entered on January 8, 2016 in the amount of $100,829.99, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction originally scheduled for August 2, 2016, as follows: TIME: September 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of the courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of the courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten (10) days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
DESCRIPTION: That certain parcel of land or tract of real estate being part of Lots 15 and 16 of Ragna's Addition to Sand Beach Park in Government Lot 3 in the SW 1/4 of Section 25, Township (33) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, more fully described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 16, thence with the South line of said Lot 16 North 86° 27' West a distance of 35.0 feet to the center of a driveway as now travelled; thence North 00° 10' East a distance of 481.0 feet; thence North 9° 41' East a distance of 128.6 feet to a point on the shore of Lake Wapogasset; thence on a meander line along the South shore of said Lake South 63° 30' East a distance of 157.0 feet; thence South 13° 24' West a distance of 555.0 feet to the point of beginning, including all land lying between the above-mentioned meander line and Lake Wapogasset, together with an easement for travel over the strip of land 15 feet in width lying immediately West of and parallel with the South 400 feet of the above-described parcel. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1295 South Shore Court, Amery, Wisconsin 54001
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 16 CV 231 In the matter of the name change of: Kiana Sue Lyons By: Kiana Sue Lyons NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Kiana Sue Lyons To: Kiana Sue Brandt Birth Certificate: Kiana Sue Lyons IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Judge Molly GaleWyrick, at Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, BR 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, on Oct. 6, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press a newspaper published in Amery, Polk County, State of Wisconsin.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2016 PR 58 In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICK G. GRANT DOD: June 24, 2016 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 7, 1929 and date of death June 24, 2016 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 966 85th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 14, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar August 4, 2016 Brian D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419
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NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 99 75th Street – Clear Lake WI 54005 PLAN COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Call meeting to order; Approve agenda and minutes from previous meeting; Discussion and recommendation regarding zoning requests for Ira Hollingsworth and Peter Henry; Review and recommendation regarding CSM for Roger and Diane Blanchard.
TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ 8:00 P.M.
Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Review and approve Resolution 022016 regarding updated Zoning Map for Zoning Issues, Discussion and decision regarding renting tractor for mowing season; NEW BUSINESS: Review and approve agreement with DNR regarding King Lake; Discussion/decision regarding web site; Discussion/decision regarding proposed CSM for Blanchards; Adjourn to September 15, 2016 meeting. Sally Pickard, Clerk This notice is for informational purposes only - final agenda will be posted on the Town Hall door, NextGen Motors in Clear Lake and Countryside Store in Amery.
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Most Wisconsin voters still dislike Trump, Clinton MADISON, Wis. (AP)—Most Wisconsin voters still don't like presidential nominees Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton very much. A Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows that 65 percent of registered voters have an unfavorable view of Trump. Clinton's unfavorable rating is at 53 percent. Trump's view with voters worsened from July when 63 percent had an unfavorable opinion. Clinton's improved from 58 percent last month. The new poll shows Clinton leading Trump by 10 points among registered voters and 15 points among likely voters. Last month she was ahead by 6 points among registered voters and 4 points with likely voters. The poll was conducted by phone Aug. 4 through Sunday, sampling 805 registered Wisconsin voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 percentage points.
Metal detectors at all Lambeau gates this season GREEN BAY, Wis. (A P) —Wa l k-t h rough metal detectors are in place at every entrance gate this season at the home of the Green Bay Packers. The team installed just one metal detector at the Shopko gate last season at Lambeau Field. The additional security is in line with a National Football League mandate to have the detectors installed by 2016. Packers security director Doug Collins tells
WLUK-TV the additional detectors were installed in time for Family Night last month and 50,000 fans entered the stadium in the first hour without any problems. Unlike metal detectors at airports, fans won't have to remove clothing, belts or wallets— just phones, cameras and other large metal objects. And, there are express lanes for those without purses, bags or stadium seats.
Invitation to Bid L.R.I.P. Project Village of Clayton
LRIP Project: Woodland Trails/Maple Court The Village of Clayton is accepting bids to recondition Woodland Trails/Maple Court Starting from the intersection of County Road D/ Prentice St. S going east for a distance of approximately 1640’. (To include Maple Court) Saw cut asphalt as needed, pulverize and knockdown existing pavement, fine grade existing base course and pave with hot mix asphalt to an average compacted depth of 3”. (Pave in two lifts) Bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. August 31, 2016. Contact Sheldon Donath, Director of Public Works @ 715-948-2310 for any questions about the project. Send bids to: Village of Clayton LRIP Bid P.O. Box 274 Clayton, WI 54004 The Village of Clayton Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. By order of the Village Board Sheldon Donath, Director of Public Works Print: 08-09-2016 08-16-2016
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Warriors start 12 strokes better than last year BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s girls’ golf season teed off its 2016 season on Friday at the Barron Scramble and recorded a fourth place finish in a field of 13 small school teams. The Warriors shot a one-under par 70 in the 18 hole scramble formatted meet – a 12 stroke improvement of last year’s performance at the same meet.
Junior Annie Lorsung and senior Holly Brickel paced the Warriors in their fast start.
Team Scores Spooner 62, Baldwin-Woodville 64, Northwestern 67, Amery 70, Ellsworth 74, Ladysmith 74, Colfax 75, Prescott 76, Somerset 76, Cumberland 81, Barron 84, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 86
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11-man football games this season, according to a release issued by the school. The final game of the season (and the lone 11-man contest) for the Bears will take place on Sat., Oct. 2, hosting Shell Lake and also serving as the Homecoming game. In years past, the high school football team has played 11man football games with area schools in the South Lakeland Conference. This season, due to a reduced number of players participating, the high school football team will be playing games from the 8-Man Lakeland Conference.
here won’t be a football game this weekend for the Clayton Bears. Due to low participation numbers, the school has cancelled all but one of their
The 8-Man Lakeland Conference was established in 2013. The purpose of the reduced man game is to accommodate schools in the area that have low participation numbers. With eliminating 2 players on the line of scrimmage and 1 other player in the backfield, the 8-man game was instituted. The release, sent out in the community newsletter, says that the future of Clayton Football is uncertain at this time. “Will the 8-man football option take us into the future, or will our participation numbers improve enough to play
11-man football again? These decisions are still in the planning stages; however, what is
certain is that football at F.M. Robey field will go on!” the release states.
Clayton Football 2016 – Modified Schedule Friday, August 26th at New Auburn 5:00pm JV Friday, September 2nd Luck 7:00pm Varsity Friday, September 9th at Winter 7:00pm Varsity Friday, September 16th Bruce 7:00pm Varsity Saturday, September 24th at Siren 7:00pm Varsity Friday, September 30th Northwood 7:00pm Varsity (Parents Night) Saturday, October 8th Shell Lake 2:00pm Varsity (Homecoming)
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MADISON - Migratory game bird hunters are reminded that Sept. 1 marks the opener for Wisconsin’s mourning dove, early teal and early goose hunting seasons. Canada Goose hunting begins with the early season Sept. 1-15, with a daily bag limit of five geese during this time. Goose hunters are required to complete registration within 48 hours of harvest. During this early goose season, regulations apply statewide, with no zone-specific regulations. With the transition to Go Wild, the Canada goose harvest registration phone number is now consistent with all other species registered in Wisconsin - this new system also provides for online registration. Hunters can now register online at gamereg.wi.gov
or via phone at 844-426-3734 (844 GAME-REG). In addition, Early, Exterior and Horicon Zone goose permits are now printed on regular white paper, rather than green thermal paper. While afield, hunters must carry their Canada goose harvest permit - department staff encourage hunters to carry these permits in a plastic bag to shield it from any adverse weather conditions.
Teal The final year of the three-year experimental early teal-only duck hunting season will run Sept. 1-7, with a daily bag limit of six teal. Opening day shooting hours for the teal season will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For the remainder of the season, shooting hours will be
sunrise to 7 p.m. Early teal season hunters are not required to purchase any licenses or permits in addition to those required for hunting ducks during the regular waterfowl season.
Mourning Dove
In 2016, the mourning dove hunting season will run from Sept. 1 to Nov. 29. This season structure is identical to 2015 - an additional 20 days will remain in place at the end of the traditional 70-day dove hunting season. Dove hunters are encouraged to check out the Fields & Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool. FFLIGHT helps hunters of all types locate young aspen and alder habitat, pheasant-stocked public hunting grounds, and managed dove fields.
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Clear Lake hosts football scrimmage
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Junior quarterback Cal Rosen hands off to junior running back Daymond Bad Horse. KENT HUGHES
Junior Conner Schramski gains yardage after a catch.
In a warm up to the season opener this weekend, the Clear Lake football team hosted a scrimmage on Aug. 12. Boyceville, Glenwood City, Grantsburg, Spring Valley and Turtle Lake were all invited to the scrimmage. The Warriors open their season Friday night on the road at Cameron.
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Daymond Bad Horse runs for daylight with help from his blockers sophomore Korey Catts (#66) and junior Jared Fritz (#58).
This week’s sports Amery Football Aug. 19 vs. Barron
Amery Golf Aug. 16 MBC @ Hammond Aug. 18 MBC @ Somerset Aug. 23 MBC @ Amery
Amery Soccer Aug. 20 Varsity Scrimmage @ Osceola Aug. 23 Triangular @ Amery
Chruch League Champs The Amery Free Lutheran Church participated in the Amery/Clear Lake softball tournament on August 7. They won the championship and finished the season undefeated at 10-0. The team includes, front row, left to right Brittany Anderson, Cameron Folks, Molly Stewart, Austin Ross, and Hannah Bottolfson. Back row, left to right Dave Anderson, Nick Stewart, Josh Stewart, Eric Christenson, Andrew Johnson, Jason Bottolfson, and Kallie Bottolfson.
Amery Tennis Aug. 17 @Osceola Invite Aug. 19 @ Rice Lake Aug. 23 @ Barron
Amery Volleyball Aug. 20 Varsity Scrimmage Aug. 23 vs. Glenwood City
Clayton Volleyball Aug. 20 Varsity Scrimmage
Clear Lake Football Aug. 19 @ Cameron
Clear Lake Volleyball Aug. 22 Varsity Scrimmage @ Elmwood
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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small Carolyn Lumsden manageable tasks and then starting on the first one. (Mark Twain – 715-483-9738 American author and humorist) This quick bread is tasty, travels well and enjoyed at any time. It begins with a cake mix so it is easier. LEMON LOAF QUICK BREAD Beat together in large bowl for 2 minutes on medium speed: 1 box (regular size) white cake mix 2 containers (6 oz. ea.) lemon yogurt 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 T. grated lemon peel 2 eggs Scrape sides occasionally while mixing. Pour batter into a greased/sprayed 5x9” loaf pan. Sprinkle batter with 2 tsp. coarse sugar. (optional) Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Remove from oven and put on wire rack to cool 10 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of loaf to loosen, then remove loaf from pan and cool on wire rack. Cool completely before slicing. This recipe can be made on your stovetop or in the oven. CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE Brown in large skillet on medium high: 2 T. olive oil 2-1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces (or you can use chicken parts of your choice) If there is not room, brown in batches, using more oil if necessary and set aside. Brown chicken on both sides but is need not be totally done. In the same pan, add and sauté until translucent: 1 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped Add and sauté for 30 seconds: 2 cloves garlic Put onion mixture into a shallow 9x13” baking pan. Put into the same skillet and brown lightly and set aside: 1/2 c. sliced button or cremini mushrooms Put these in the casserole dish and spread evenly.. Add on top of the mushrooms: 1 c. rice (medium or long grain white rice – not instant) Deglaze the skillet by using 1-2/3 c. chicken stock and stir to remove the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet. Add to the chicken stock, stirring to combine well: 1/2 c. sour cream 1/4 c. cream salt to taste pepper to taste 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp. paprika Or if you’d rather, use 2 T. each of chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme and basil of your choice. – You have a choice of how you want the casserole to taste. Pour over the uncooked rice. Add the browned chicken pieces on top. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Remove foil. If the mixture is still watery, bake a few minutes more, uncovered, until the excess liquid has evaporated away. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired. Hint: If making this in your skillet, combine everything (after browning, etc.) and let simmer, covered, until rice has absorbed the moisture and chicken is done. Use a deep, large skillet, with a good fitting lid, so you have room for everything. If the casserole is a bit wet when done, simmer just a bit more, uncovered, until moisture has evaporated. Don’t have the heat too high or the rice will burn. Making this in the skillet requires a time adjustment so watch carefully to see when rice is done and chicken done as you like it. Make a note of the time, on your recipe, so you will know next time you make it in your deep skillet. Serves 6 with generous portions.
Maybe you’d like chicken tetrazzini. This recipe uses spaghetti and cooked chicken breast (but you can use other parts of a chicken you wish). CHICKEN TETRAZZINI Cook according to directions, omitting the salt and oil, using the minimum cooking time, then drain: 12 oz. uncooked spaghetti Meanwhile, in a 10” non-stick skillet, melt over medium high heat: 2 T. butter Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 c.) In large bowl, combine: The cooked spaghetti The mushrooms 3 c. cooked and chopped chicken breast (or parts you want) 2 cans (10-3/4 oz. ea.) cream of mushroom soup (your choice of fat-free, low sodium, etc.) 2 c. sour cream 1/2 tsp. pepper Pour into a greased/sprayed 9x13” glass baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 55 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Serves about 8.
This is an attractive make-ahead dessert. Bake the crust and the rest is no-bake ingredients. Make this ahead before you want to serve it because it needs to be refrigerated. REFRIGERATED OREO SLAB PIE Unroll 1 box of refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on the box. Stack crusts on lightly floured surface and roll to a 12x17” rectangle. Fit crust into an ungreased 10x15” baking pan with edges. Fold crust even with the edges of the pan and then flute or crimp edges of the crust. Prick the crust with a fork so it will stay flat. Bake at 425° for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Spoon over the baked crust: 1 jar (16 oz.) hot fudge topping (2 c.) When ready to make the rest, beat in medium bowl until soft peaks form: 1-1/2 c. whipping cream In another large bowl, beat together, on medium, or until smooth and creamy: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/3 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in: 18 Oreo (or other sandwich cookies), coarsely crushed Spoon mixture onto the crust with the hot fudge spread on top. Refrigerate the whole pie for an hour. When ready to serve, arrange on top of the pie: 8 Oreo (or sandwich cookies) cut in half. Refrigerate any leftover pie. Serves up to 16 depending on size of pieces. Tip: Now grapes are readily available in stores. Wash grapes thoroughly with water and let drain. Remove grapes from the stems. Let dry. Put into freezer bags or containers. When ready to use, remove the amount you want and keep the rest frozen. Let unthaw a bit and eat or use in your favorite recipe. You can do that with bing cherries as well. Wash well and halve the cherries, remove the pit and freeze cherries in freezer containers.
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 1:30 pm Hand & Foot 2, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 11:30 am Amery Area Garden Club picnic in the Clear Lake Park 9 am HS Girls Golf at Bristol Ridge 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW
Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer Music Night, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 10 am HS Girls Tennis at Rice Lake -Music on the River featuring “The Jimmy’s” in Michael Park 7 pm HS Football vs. Barron Area Schools, here
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 6:30 pm 500 Cards 9 am HS Girls Golf Invitational, here 10 am HS Boys Soccer, here vs. Ashland, McDonnel Central 4:15 pm HS Girls Tennis at Barron City Park 7 pm HS Volleyball vs. Glenwood City, here
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Circle of Sisters, Hand & Foot Cards, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 9 am HS Girls Golf at Krooked Creek 4:15 pm HS Girls Tennis at Amery HS courts vs. Ellsworth 5 pm HS Volleyball Triangular at Altoona HS 5 pm Amery Historical Society meets at Amery Public Library 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW 7 pm Lyme Support Group at Our Savior’s Lutheran
Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 1 pm Bingo, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 7 pm HS Football at Glenwood City
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am-noon Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Pavilion 10 am HS Volleyball at MS Gym 11 am HS Boys Soccer at Osceola 3-7 pm Congo Community Block Party 5-7 pm Amery HS Band Boosters Pie & Ice Cream Social in the HS Cafeteria 7 pm Amery Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition, HS Auditorium 7:30 pm “The Sonnets” celebrating Shakepeare at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts
9 am-noon Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 9:30 am HS Cross Country Invitational at Eau Claire City Wells 10:30 am HS Boys Soccer vs. Rice Lake, here
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Another Night of Musical Talent Growing up in Amery Loren Elkin
The couple, both attractive and lanky, walked to the podium at the front of the stage and adjusted what they needed to adjust. Sandy played violin and Jordan sang. The man behind me told me that the man on stage was deaf, and on this night Jordan confided in the audience of 100 that he had recently had a stroke. Joking, he told the people about his shortcomings. “This half of the room looks good, not sure of those over on the other
side.” With that he had the attention of everyone in the room, and he and his wife didn’t lose it for the length of their song. In his deep, strong, booming voice and her violin and voice, they impressed the crowd. The song, their message? “Thank You, Lord, for One More Beautiful Day.” Ironic or fitting? The audience would have to decide. It was the last Sunday evening of the month, the night of amateur talent at the Apple River Community Church at Highways 8 and 46. Carl and Milton came, of course, and Orville Wick stopped to greet me. Ken A. told me that his mom cuts out all of the columns I write in the Free Press. Musicians warmed up and the crowd caught up on news with friends. The lead-off was Lee on the banjo and others with a few prelims, but when Pastor Bruce came to the front, the official show began. Everyone stood to sing the
first song, “Day by Day”. And a few of the acts— --No Name Quartet sang “In the Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross” --Elaine got up and apologized ahead of time because she hadn’t sung in awhile, then in a beautiful soprano voice sang “Blessed Jesus” --Lee, Ginger, and Bruce presented using a banjo, a harmonica, and a lovely voice --The Gospel Quartet sang “Peace Like a River”/ “It is Well with My Soul” in beautiful harmony --Paul, the die-hard Swede, sang “Day by Day” in his native language --Late in the evening a song with a man playing on a guitar held flat --Owen and Karen sang and later a harmonica played “Jesus Loves Me” --At one point when a group was trying to get going, some asked “what key?” The answer? “The key of Ernie”, must be a special key. Toward the end I spoke a little and told them what a wonderful night it was, the beautiful home-grown music and the receptive audience. Then I gallantly predicted the end of the night would consist of great coffee, cakes, and cookies, thinking that was a safe guess. Wrong. The food crew surprised us with root beer and orange soda floats, fitting end for that warm July Sunday. Prediction number 2. No one left dissatisfied from this night of music, conversation, and refreshments.
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BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center St. Croix Falls Asher Rebel Schaaf, 6 lbs. 1 oz., born on July 30 to Katie Dorriot and Sean Schaaf of Danbury. Breighlyn Jolee Greener, 4 lbs. 8 ozs., born on July 30 to Nicholette Brunet and Andrew Greener of Cushing. John Wayne Draves, 6 lbs. 8 ozs., born on July 31 to Ashley Larson and Jacob Draves of St. Croix Falls. Sydney Dare Pearson, 9 lbs. 8 ozs., born on August 1 to Anna and Seth Pearson of Webster. Liam Michael Allen Miller, 6 lbs. 15 ozs., born on August 3 to Leah Odegard and Jason Miller of Grantsburg. Kiara Rae Davis, 6 lbs. 12 ozs., born on August 4 to Rebekah and Bryan Davis of Frederic. Axel John Hallock, 8 lbs., born on August 8 to Maggie Dodge of Webster. Aiden James Wambolt, 9 lbs. 15 ozs., born on August 8 to Stefani Wambolt and Brandon Smiley of Webster. Addison Virginia Swanson, 6 lbs. 11 ozs., born on August 10 to Mercedes Swanson of Centuria. Nova Star Riley, 8 lbs. 1 oz., born on August 11 to Tina and Troy Riley of Amery.
Mayo Health System, Eau Claire Brynley Jo Turner born on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 8:47 pm, weighing 6# even and 18” long. Parents are David and Brooke Turner of Menomonie. Grandparents are Gregg and Jill Olson of Amery and Lee and Brenda Turner of Birchwood. Great grandparents are Ted and Waneta Olson of Deer Park and Lynn and Nila Forest of New Richmond. First girl born to the Olson family since 1990!
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AgStar grants $3,000 for Polk County Fairground upgrades Mankato, MN, (July 30, 2016) – The AgStar Fund for Rural America has awarded a $3,000 grant to the Polk County Fair Society for upgrades to install concrete walkways in livestock barns. AgStar’s corporate giving program, the AgStar Fund for Rural America, awards grants to organizations or programs that support its mission of “enhancing life in agri-
culture and rural America”. The upgrades to the walkways will provide necessary changes to the facilities that will help the fair thrive. “We are proud to present the Polk County Fair with a grant that will help them make necessary upgrades to their walkways in the livestock barns and facilities,” explained John Monson, SVP and Chair for AgStar’s Fund
for Rural America. Jake Greenberg, Financial Services Officer at AgStar, presented the grant July 30 at the Polk County Fair in St. Croix Falls, WI. Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated over $6 million to organizations in communities that work to improve the future of rural America.
Left to right, Kevin Christenson and Jake Greenberg of AgStar present a check for $3,000 to Karrie Meline-Swenson of the Polk County Fair Society.
Unpredictable Summer Day Dampening my mood, rocking morning peace, thunder claps reverberate the sky; plans for our feasting outdoors, in the sun, looked like a wash, we conceded with a sigh..
BRIDGE Thursday night Results 1. Evie Porter and Pat Carlson 2. Gene and Judy Collier
It's time to hit the floor; all is not lost; inside work is an option when it rains. What's that, a tiny break among the clouds? Act on the surprise, enjoy the gains. Now, will the glow of sunshine last a while, as we fix the food, set up the games? Wisconsin summer days bring frown or smile, We learn to laugh and modify our aims. "Go with the flow," it's said, and have some peace, so when big, sloppy raindrops start to fall, We'll play inside games, nice as you please, til clouds part, and sun shines over all. Blessed are the flexible, not bent out of shape, although rain or shine should be their lot. Ills of discontent happily escape, thinking of what they can and not" cannot." Carol Morfitt Welch
College Renters: Top Tips for an A+ Move MADISON – Mid-August signals a mass migration for college students statewide – some coming to campus, some leaving campus, and many switching from one rental unit to another. For apartment renters either leaving a property or starting a new lease, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers simple tips to ease the transition. “Between buying supplies, packing, securing a truck and finding helpers, moving can be a stressful process,” said Frank Frassetto, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection. “College students who rent must also navigate the world of security deposits and lease agreements, adding an additional level of potential confusion for these young consumers.” To help renters understand their rights, DATCP offers a “Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities” fact sheet as a free download. This document addresses a wide range of rental-related topics including security deposits, rent increases, evictions, property maintenance and more. Students should familiarize themselves with their rights before they start the move in/move out process and should share this fact sheet with fellow students. To help landlords and tenants avoid common misunderstandings, the agency also offers its “Guide for Landlords and Tenants” document as a free download. The Guide is more extensive than the fact sheet and answers commonly asked questions about each party’s rights and responsibilities in simple language Top tips for move out: •Ask your landlord for a preliminary walkthrough. This will give you a chance to see what needs special attention for cleaning or repair before you take your final tour of the property with the rental company and face potential deposit deductions. •Before you turn over the keys to the rental company, make sure that they have your new address for sending your security deposit. •Take detailed photos of the property before your final walkthrough in
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order to document the condition of the property when you left. •If you are moving out at the end of your lease, the landlord must return your security deposit, less any amounts that may be withheld, within 21 days after you move out. If you move out before the end of your lease, the landlord has 21 days to return your security deposit from either the last day of your lease or the date a new tenant moves in (whichever comes first) Top tips for move in: •Your lease is a contract. Familiarize yourself with your responsibilities and any additional terms required by the landlord before you sign. •If your lease requires a security deposit, you have seven days from the first rental date to complete a check-in report that notes pre-existing defects. If you fail to return a check-in sheet within seven days, you may be giving up your right to contest some security deposit withholdings for pre-existing conditions. You should take photos of any damages, submit copies of the photos to your landlord with the report, and keep a copy of all of these materials for yourself. •At the start of a tenancy, the landlord must provide you with the name and address of a person who can be readily contacted regarding maintenance problems. But unless otherwise agreed, tenants are usually responsible for routine minor repairs and are required to comply with any maintenance and sanitation requirements imposed on tenants by local housing codes. If you have issues regarding your security deposit or questions about your rights as a tenant, contact the Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-422-7128 or via email: datcphotline@wi.gov. Also, look for rental assistance organizations in your area and find out if they offer walk-in service to discuss any issues you may face. For additional consumer protection information, visit the Consumer Protection Bureau at http://datcp.wi.gov or find us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/wiconsumer.
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Use Portable Generators Safely to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning DHS issues reminder after exposure sickens dozens of people in Madison
In the wake of a mass carbon monoxide exposure last weekend, Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) public health officials are reminding residents of the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning from the use of generators. On August 6, nearly 130 people reported to Madison area hospitals following exposure to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. The Madison Fire Department identified the source of the carbon monoxide as a gas-powered generator used inside a building by the wedding band. “Portable generators are the source of many
carbon monoxide exposures we see,” said Dr. Jon Meiman, Chief Medical Officer, DHS Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health. “It’s important to remember that generators cannot be used inside any enclosed area. Generators should be set outside, at least 20 feet from a home, tent, camper, or other structure.” In addition to using generators safely, health officials urge residents to install carbon monoxide detectors in homes, boats, cabins, campers, and anywhere carbon monoxide might be present. All homes and duplexes in Wisconsin are required
to have detectors on every level, including the basement. At high levels, carbon monoxide can cause death within minutes. Symptoms of overexposure to carbon monoxide include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, and confusion. If you suspect you may be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, or your detector sounds an alarm, head outside immediately for fresh air and call 911. For more information about generator safety and carbon monoxide, visit: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov.
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Events at the Public Library Storytime There will be no storytime on August 17 and 24. Starting August 31, storytime will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities. Geared toward 2-5 year-olds and their caregivers. 1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees Start your children on the path to loving books and reading right from birth. These two reading initiatives offer a chance for families to bond and ensure school readiness by reading books and completing various activities. Each program offers prizes at different levels. Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more. Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device?
Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? During the summer, the library offers tech help on Mondays through Thursdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. E-books and e-audiobooks Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming videos, and digital magazines; and the Freading collection of e-books. Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.
SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alanon/ADCH/Alateen meets every Thursday 5:30 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 122/123. Children and youth welcome. Open meeting every 5th Tuesday of the month. Renee 715-948-2249, Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alchololics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. and Fridays 5:30 p.m. (open) at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Rooms 122/123. Children and youth welcome on Fridays. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.
C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message. Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the Amnerican Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.
Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday at 10 a.m. on the sunporch at GAM. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474. Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time. NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859. Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members.
TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls..
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ADRC presents ‘Living Well with Chronic Conditions’ Polk County WI— Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? Maybe you haven’t been diagnosed yet but you know you could be living a healthier and more fulfilling life. Join the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Northwest Wisconsin for Living Well with Chronic Conditions. This six week evidence-based workshop is modeled after Stanford UniServing Polk & versity’s Chronic Disease Self Management Program Burnett Counties and will take place Thurswww.adrcnwwi.org days from 4:30pm to 7:00pm every week from September, 8th through October 13th at Amery Hospital and Clinic in Amery, WI. The cost is $10 per person. How will this class help you? Throughout the class, participants get the support they need from fellow participants, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn to build a step by step plan to reach their goals. Participants get in the habit of creating weekly action plans that are smaller stepping stones to achieving their ultimate health and wellness goals. “Taking this class was helpful to me. It helped me understand my health condition more and how to deal with it. It gave me different ways to look at my condition and ways to help manage it. I would recommend this class to other people,” a previous participants comments. Carrie Myers, coordinator of the Healthy Aging programs for the ADRC explains, “I’ve seen this class help individuals who have had a chronic condition for years, newly diagnosed individuals, as well as caregivers who took the class to support their loved one but ended up learning more about their own health and wellness—or lack thereof!” Call Carrie Myers at the ADRC of NW WI to register at 877-485-2372. Only 14 spots available. Feel better. Be in control of your health instead of letting your health condition control you!
ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY, AMERY
Black Cat Appreciation Day, Bar Olympics in Amery benefits Arnell Humane Society Wednesday, August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day! It’s true. This Facebook campaign to help Black Cats and Kittens find homes from animal shelters began in 2011. Because of outdated myths, su-
perstitions and no good reason, black cats have a hard time being adopted and often remain in shelter longer than their colorful counterparts. At Arnell Memorial Humane Society, we are ready and waiting to introduce you to our beautiful black kittens. They range in age from nine weeks to four months. They are: Linus, Coal, Shep, Inky, Theresa, Ebony, Diego and Huck. Each is loaded with loud purring motors and unlimited play. In honor of Black Cat Apprecia-
tion Day, the adoption fee for all black Cats and Kittens is reduced 50% through Saturday, August 20th. You will appreciate your new Black Kitten because: Black Cats go with everything. Black Cats look like miniature Panthers. They make a dramatic silhouette statement in any corner of a room. Their fur won’t show up on your little black dress and in most cultures, black cats are a sign of Good Luck. But the best reason is that Black Cats are just as loving, sweet and wonderful as any other cat. The world is captivated by the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Usain Bolt are the names making headlines around the globe. On Saturday, August 13th, right here in Amery Wisconsin, the 5th Annual Bar Olympics captivated an audience with the competitive thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Local Bar Olympians Hanacek, Kahl, Klegin, Zasada, Flatten and Drinkwine are making headlines today. Bar Olympians competed in a round robin
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relay of events, Bowling, Darts, Pool and Bean Bags to qualify for the final round in Bean Bag Toss. An Exhibition Sport of “Indoor Fishing” added to the sideline festivities. With a $5 “fishing license” and a beverage, participants were able to draw a Fish Coupon from a fish bowl to win big prizes. Several individuals
Drinkwine won Bronze. And so, on a bright and sunny afternoon, with much laughter, friendly gamesmanship and congratulatory slaps on the back, seasoned athletes and aspiring amateurs made Bar Olympic history in Amery. Thank you to Birch Street Bar, Tac Two and Club 53 for hosting the games. Funding raised
made impressive showings as first time competitors but in the end, Team Ryan Kahl and Jared Hanacek, (photo left to right), had brilliant rounds and accepted their Gold medals on the Bean Bag podium. Tony Klegin and Josh Zasada took home Silver. Ryan Flatten and Tyler
from the Amery Bar Olympics will be donated to Arnell Humane Society. View photos of the fun on our Arnell Facebook page. Visit all of our adoptable pets at Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 and online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG and on Facebook
Lifestyle Choices for Seniors…
Summer Roses
“Your Life, Your Style”
By: Larry Phillipson 8-7-2016 The pretty time of summer is here, flowers are blooming in beds everywhere. The magnificent roses are in bloom, they have shown their beauty since early June. White, red and yellow roses everywhere, it is a pleasure to gaze upon their beauty fair. There are weddings for lovely brides to hold, bouquets of roses to display brave and bold. The scent of roses whisk your mind away, to exotic places in lands of another day, where a person could dream in fanciful ways, a haven where flowers are for special sways. Roses, roses, roses beautiful and in beauty fair, they carry one away from life's care. We are thankful that we enjoy them for a while, since they always tend to make us smile. There are many types of flowers everywhere, we are thankful that there is variety there. But a rose seems to be on the winning side, it shows its beauty far and wide.
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SCRA Receives Education Grant From Xcel Energy ST. CROIX FALLS, WI – The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation to support the River Connections program. This funding supports St. Croix River Association education and outreach programs that help students foster positive relationships to their National Park, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. In 2015, the River Connections program reached over 36,000 people including 800 students. The St. Croix River Association is an organization that works to protect, restore and celebrate the St. Croix River and its watershed. With an approach based on partnerships, the organization is working to realize a vision for the St. Croix as a place where rivers run free and clean, a diverse habitat sustains our unique and diverse flora and fauna, people have access to our National Park and the park flourishes, towns throughout the basin thrive, and people celebrate the river. More information is available at www.stcroixriverassociation.org In 2015, Xcel Energy invested over $13 million to support communities across its service territory. The St. Croix River Association is grateful for their support!
River Connections Steward, Jenny Makosky, talks about river macroinvertebrates with MN Conservation Corps students. Photo courtesy of St. Croix River Association.
Upper North Fork Flowage Paddle and Public Wolf Howl, this August at Crex GRANTSBURG, Wis. – If you like to paddle down the river or howl at the moon, head to Crex Meadows Wildlife Area this August.
Upper North Fork Flowage Paddle The warm summer season upon us – hit the open water with friends and family Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9-11 a.m. at the south side of Upper North Fork Flowage for a scenic paddle. After a brief boat and safety orientation, kayaks will launch and paddle around Upper North Fork. Kayaking is easy, fun, and a great way to experience close encounters with wildlife as a family. Attendees can bring their own kayak, or rent a single or double kayak for $25 supplied by Wild River Outfitters. Fee includes kayaks, paddles,
and personal flotation device. This event if for ages 12+ and space is limited to 20 participants. Preregistration and life jackets are required.
Wolf Howl For those interested in hearing the harmonious howls of the “Crex Pack,” join DNR educators Friday, Aug. 19. at7:30 p.m. to conduct a wolf howling survey and learn how to howl. This event will begin at Crex Meadows Visitor Center with a brief slideshow overview of wolf ecology and our changing perceptions of this elusive animal. A carpool will transport attendees to one or more special locations on the property where wild wolves may answer the imitations given by staff. This popular evening
program is a fun and educational opportunity to listen to the unique calls of the wolf. The program is recommended for children ages five and older – pets are not allowed. Attendees are encouraged to bring insect repellent and dress for the weather. In the event of lightning or heavy rain, howling will not occur. Space is limited to 40 participants. For more information regarding the wolf howl, contact Paul Peterson, DNR wildlife technician, at 715-463-2896. Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area is located at 102 East Crex Ave., Grantsburg, Wis. Wildlife conservation education programs are supported by Friends of Crex. For more information, visit www.crexmeadows.org
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Help the Amery Community Center “Pave the Way” Thanks to all of the volunteers and attendees who participated in our Western Hoe-Down party. Check out our website to see all of the members decked out in their Western attire! A fun time was had by all! We still have vendor tables available for our Annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale which takes place on Saturday November 19th from 9am-2pm. The cost is $25 for an 8 ft. x 30” table. Please call 715-268-6605 if you are interested or have any questions. Do you enjoy planning and taking trips? If so we have a volunteer position available for you. We are looking for someone to plan day and/or overnight trips for the Center. As coordinator, you would receive your trip for free and would work with Kari as far as where to go, cost, etc. Even if you want to plan just one trip, please let us know. Please email Kari at centennialhall@ymail.com if this is something that would interest you. Our last class was such a huge success that we have scheduled two more Zumba classes. The first session will start on Wednesday September 7th at 6pm and run for six weeks until October 12th. The second session runs from October 19th to November 23rd. The cost is $30 for each session. Con-
tact Amery Area Community Center to register and pay. Help “Pave the Way” at Amery Area Community Center by purchasing a brick. Each $100 donation may honor you, a family member, a friend or business. Each brick will be etched with the name or phrase designated by the donor and will be placed within the patio of the Center. Bricks can be purchased at any time. Join the Stamp N’ Scrappers and be part of a fun group. They meet on the first and third Tuesdays at 5:30pm. You can bring your own supplies or use the Centers’. There is no charge for members, unless you want to do a Make-N-Take project. Just stop in and see what we have to offer. Tuesday pool winners were Mary Fisher in first, Gene Pribnow took second, Gary Snelling placed third, and Paul Seidel took home fourth. Wii Bowling winners were Milt Johnson in first, Dave Olson in second and Paul Seidel placed third. Wednesday bridge winners were Asa Steen in first, Patty Talbot in second, Pat Carlson in third and Jim Egan in fourth. Congratulations to all! Have a safe and wonderful week….. Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director
WISCONSIN INTERSTATE PARK, ST. CROIX FALLS NATURALIST PROGRAMS AT WISCONSIN INTERSTATE PARK Friday, August 19 How Birds Make a Living, 3:00 PM at the Ice Age Center deck. A handson activity that illustrates the importance of the tools birds use to make their living in the wild. Saturday, August 20 What's Fluttering: Butterfly or Moth? 2:00 PM near the shower building in the North Campground. A fun program for children and their parents - learn how to tell the difference between a moth and a butterfly and take home your very own crafted butterfly pin. Molten Lava and Melted Ice, 4:00 PM at the Pothole Trail sign. Join the naturalist for a relaxing hike around the Pothole Trail and learn about the Gee Whiz Geology of Interstate Park. Creepy Crawly Critters, 7:00 PM at the Ice Age Center classroom. Reptiles are some of the most misunderstood and feared creatures on earth. Visit with the naturalist to learn more about these amazing animals and get a chance to meet Bintu, Copper, Wizard and Ghost - up close and personal. Weekly Programs Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Family Fun! Drop-in activities between 1:00 - 2:30 PM at the Beach House at Lake O' the Dalles. Thursday, August 25
Nature Storytime, 10:00 AM. This is the final Summer Nature Storytime of the season. A special story and activity will be presented, especially for children pre-K through Kindergarten and their parents. Check at the park office upon arrival for the program location within the park. FINAL SUMMER STORYTIME AT THE PARK The summer season is winding to a close and so is Summer Nature Storytime at Wisconsin Interstate Park. Don't miss the final Storytime of the season at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 25. Join the naturalists for a special story and activity chosen especially for young children and their parents. Check at the park office upon arrival for the program location within the park. After a fall break, the popular program will resume again on Thursdays, January through March, 2017. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on WI Hwy 35 just ½-mile south of Hwy 8. The programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin State park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747, visit www.wiparks.net or become a friend on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park.
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Final Music on the River for 2016 is Friday, Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition Saturday, Football page and Baby Contest in this issue
Pounding the Pavement
Here we are, halfway through August already! It’s hard to believe that the new school year will be starting soon, very soon. In-service for teachers and staff begin next week with the kids coming the following week…Enjoy what is ever left of your Summer break.
This weekend offers many fun events to enjoy with family and friends. Check out these area events… Pam Humpal *Friday night, August 19, will be the final concert for 2016 Music On The River. Entertaining at the Danielson Stage is Charlie & Chris from 5-7pm, and The Jimmys start at 7pm. Music On The River is free admission. Food and beverage stands will be serving items such as pork sandwiches, tacos, pizza, cheese curds, fries, ice cream, and a variety of beverages. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a great night of music along the river. *Congregational Church in Amery is once again sponsoring their annual Block Party for the community on Saturday, August 20. Serving begins at 3pm with FREE roasted corn, roasted pork, and root beer floats. They will also be music, dancing, kids games and drawings. The Congo Community Block Party is located at 201 Harriman Ave N in Amery. *Amery Fall Festival is kicking off their annual event with the Queen Talent Competition this Saturday, August 20. The talent show is in the Amery High School Auditorium at 7pm. Admission is with a Fall Festival button and a $3 ticket which can purchased at Chet Johnson Drug, Bremer Bank or at the door. Before the show begins, the Amery High School Band Boosters will host a Pie & Ice Cream Social along with BBQs in the High School Cafeteria from 5-7pm. The AHS Pep Band will perform at 6pm. Good Luck to all the queen candidates! *Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association is sponsoring their annual Threshing Bee on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21. The weekend will include music, pedal pull, slow tractor race, parade, tractor pull, train rides for kids, rope making, steamed powered saw mill, stone flour mill, and various demon-
strations-blacksmith, corn sheller, shingle mill, antique combine, spinning wheel, etc. The Threshing Bee is always very interesting. Admission is $5 per day. The Threshing Bee is located at the Sollman’s farm, 5 miles south of Turtle Lake on Hwy K.
Nichols and Sara Evans. The music was great, and people watching was also very entertaining. A fun weekend with great friends!
“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is NOVITZKE, GUST, SEMPF, WHITLEY AND BERGMANIS ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. They are the largest and most experienced personal injury law firm in Polk County. The law firm is located on the north end of Amery’s mainstreet. Along with thinking about the Amery Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition, the Amery Free Press is sponsoring our annual Baby Picture Contest. To enter, simply match the baby pictures with the queen candidates, drop off your entry form to the AFP office, and you could be a winner of $25 Amery Scrip Money. A random drawing will be held in case of a tie. Entries must be dropped off by Wednesday, August 24. Good Luck, and have fun matching the pictures. It is officially football season…the Packers have had their first pre-season game, the high school teams had scrimmages, preparing for the season to begin this week, and the Amery Free Press is ready with our annual football contest page. In this issue, you will see a special football page with area businesses. Just pick the winning team in each of the advertisements, fill in the entry form, and you could be our first winner of $25 Amery Scrip Money. Good Luck to the teams as they begin their season, and also to our readers as you pick the winning teams! Happy Birthday this week to my nephew-in-law, Kelly, on August 17; to my nephew, Scott, on August 19; to my niece, Kylee, on August 19; to my niece, Mikayla, who will be 6 years old on August 20; and to my niece, Carrie, on August 22. Enjoy your very special days! This past weekend, we attended the Jack Links Northwoods Country Concert in Minong. Once the down pour of rain was done, the concert was awesome! Some of the entertainers we saw were Lee Brice, Chase Bryant, and my two favorites were Joe
Dave and I at the Northwoods Music Festival.
Sid, Carrie, Bev, Leslie, Pam and Bette with Chase Bryant on the big screen.
Full Moon is coming up on Thursday, August 18… beware! Have a good week, and remember that laughter is great medicine for the soul!
Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H Dylan Clausen lead our pledges at the start of our August 14th, 2016 meeting. Roll call was on your favorite fair project and the ribbon you received. Old business: A few of our 4-H families helped with cleaning up the fair. Thank you to all who did it! Also, thanks to everyone who participated in the 4-H food stand. We all talked about the Polk County Fair and everything we achieved. New Business: 4-H record books are due on August 22nd. Please bring these to the Dado's home. All the county reports are due August 31st, so if you are
late you will not receive a record book award. Next meeting we are going to work on the Fall Festival float. The meeting was adjourned by Timmy Kelling and second by Madison Clausen If you know of any families that would like to be involved in 4-H. September and October are good months to do that. Next month we will also be electing officers. Please keep checking the Clover Connection for more information and to find out things you need to know! ~Sophia Egge, Beaver Brook Badgers Reporter
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Amery Free Press is sponsoring a Baby/ Fall Festival Queen Candidate contest MATCH 2016 FALL FESTIVAL QUEEN CANDIDATE WITH HER BABY PICTURE . . . YOU COULD WIN $25 IN AMERY SCRIP MONEY!
Simply match the baby pictures to the candidates by placing the number from the baby picture on the appropriate line on the entry blank
Lexa Corrigan Sponsored by Bremer Bank
Maddie Gates
Sponsored by Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bergmanis
Emma Curtis Sponsored by Farm Table
Jenesis Gustafson Sponsored by Dicks Fresh Market
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Entries must be delivered to the Amery Free Press office at 215 Keller Ave. S. or mailed to: Baby Contest, P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 no later than Wednesday, Aug. 24. Winner will receive $25 Amery Scrip Money. A random drawing will be held in case of a tie.
Ashley Van Someren Sponsored by Dental Arts
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at the Amery Free Press
Are you interested in being a part of the fun? We sure hope you are! To reserve our table, please contact Sue Fowler at 715-268-6957 or fowlers83@yahoo.com No charge for tables, but we are asking for 10% of sales
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Polk County Platbooks are available at the Amery Free Press
Join us for the 4th Feed My Lambs Int’l
AMERY GOLF CLUB
Entry fee: $100 per person Lunch only: Offering Hole Sponsorship: $200 without a team; $100 with a team FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL MINISTRY EXPENSES To register your 4 person scramble team (or indicate just lunch) call Gary 715-821-1014. Checks can be made out to: FMLI
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ALL EXHIBITORS WELCOME!! • LUNCH AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS EXHIBITOR SET-UP - FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Saturday, Aug. 20
– SAWDUST PILE FOR KIDS - 11:00 a.m. – MUSIC BY THE BADGER DUTCHMEN BAND 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. – SANCTIONED PEDAL PULL - Kids & Adults
FLEA MARKET
Bring Your Own Table $30.00 for weekend. Includes one button
Flea Market
GATES OPEN 8:00 5:00 Gates- Open
Bring•Your Own Table ALL EXHIBITORS WELCOME!! LUNCH AVAILABLE8:00-5:00 ON GROUNDS
-Sawdust Pile for kids 11 a.m.
For information contact Erica MLTAfleamarket@yahoo.com Shaded Exhibit Area
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Stone Flour Mill -Music by The Badger Dutchmen $30.00 for weekend. Train Rides For Kids – SLOW TRACTOR RACE at 2:00 p.m. EXHIBITOR SET-UP - FRIDAY, AUGUST Steamed 19 Powered Saw Mill Band 12-3 p.m. Stone Flour Mill Includes one button – PARADE TO FOLLOW SLOW TRACTOR RACE Steam Powered Rock Crushing FLEA MARKET M AYourPcontact LTable EErica Steamed GATES OPEN For information SATURDAY, Powered Saw Mill -Sanctioned PedalAUGUST Pull - Kids 20 & Rope Making Bring Own – SAWDUST BREAKFAST PILE FOR KIDS - 8:00 11:00 a.m. PANCAKE - 10:30 a.m. MLTAfleamarket@yahoo.com Powered- Rock Crushing 5:00 Adults. Registration p.m.BAND $30.00 forS weekend. Includes one buttonSteam8:00 – MUSIC BY THE BADGER 12:30 DUTCHMEN Y R U P SATURDAY & SUNDAY DEMONSTRATIONS INCLUDE: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Shaded Exhibit AreaErica Rug For information contact Rope Door Making For Kids Pull 1 p.m. Rain or Shine Mat Making LoomTrain Rides Registration 12:30 p.m., Pull 1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine
Contact Tom for Details (715) 781-5566
SUNDAY, -Slow TractorAUGUST 21 Race atat 2:00 2 p.m. SLOW TRACTOR-RACE p.m. ––PRAYER SERVICE 9:30 a.m.
– SANCTIONED PEDAL PULL - Kids & Adults
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Blacksmith Hay Loader Antique Baler
Antique Combine Stone Flour Mill Lumber Planing Corn Shredder
Steamed Powered Saw Mill Lath Mill Silo Filler Contact for details – ANTIQUETom & CLASSIC TRACTOR715-781-5566 PULL – PARADE TO FOLLOW SLOW TRACTOR RACE Clover Huller Corn ShellerPowered Steam Rock Crushing Classes from 3500 lbs. to 9000 lbs. Demonstrations Include: Antique Sewing Feed Grinding ON GROUNDS Check out moonlakeshow.org Weigh-ins and registration 9:00 a.m. ALL EXHIBITORS WELCOME!! • LUNCH AVAILABLE -Parade to follow Slow Tractor Race Rug Loom Door Mat Making Machines Shingle Mill Rope Making Pull starts at 11:00 a.m. PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. for any updates Parade at 1:30 p.m. Spinning Wheel Snowfence Making Blacksmith 19 Antique Combine EXHIBITOR SET-UP - FRIDAY, AUGUST For more information, Todd Nelson 715-296-2500, Contact Tom for Details (715) 781-5566
MAP LE S Y RU P DEMONSTRATIONS INCLUDE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY Loader Lumber Planing Pancake Breakfast 8:00-10:30 CFLEA ONEARBY OMARKET K I N G Hay GATES OPEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 CAMPING DISPLAYS SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Antique Baler INCLUDE: Corn Shredder Bring Your Own Table a.m. Saturday & Sunday NO CARRY-ONS Silo Filler Mill 8:00 5:00 D EIncludes M Oone button Corn Sheller Lath $30.00 for weekend. Clover Huller For information contact Erica Machine
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– MUSIC BY LITTLE FALLS MUSIC MAKERS 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. – SAWDUST PILE FOR KIDS - 11:00 a.m. – PRAYER SERVICE - 9:30 a.m. – RAFFLE DRAWING 3:00 p.m. – MUSIC BY THE BADGER DUTCHMEN BAND – ANTIQUE & CLASSIC TRACTOR PULL 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Classes from 3500 lbs. to 9000 lbs.
Door Mat Making Rug Loom Antique Combine Blacksmith Lumber Planing Hay Loader Antique Tractors Collector Shingles AntiqueCars Baler& Trucks Corn Shredder Antique Clayton Fire Lath Mill Silo Filler Gas Engines Department Corn Sheller Train RidesClover For Huller Kids Fire Trucks Smokehouse Antique Sewing Feed Grinding Large Miniature Farm Antique Lamp & Machines Shingle Mill Stone Flour MillCollection Display Lantern Spinning Wheel Snowfence Making Steamed Powered Saw Mill Machine
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– SANCTIONED PEDAL Weigh-ins and registration 9:00PULL a.m. - Kids & Adults Registration p.m., Pull 1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine Pull starts12:30 at 11:00 a.m.
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Powered Rock Crushing MORE INFORMATION (715) 948-2533 OR (715) Steam 781-5566 –FOR MUSIC BY FALLS MUSIC MAKERS CAMPING NEARBY -Antique &LITTLE Classic Tractor Pull CALL DISPLAYS INCLUDE: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. George Sollman’s - Five miles south of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin on Hwy. K Rope Making LOCATION: Antique Tractors PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 10:30 a.m. •NO Classes 3500 to8:00 9000 lbs. 862 2-3/8 St. WI 54004 Lat. 45° 19’ 56” N Long. 92° 06’ 27” Antique W Cars & Trucks Collector Shingles CARRY-ONS – RAFFLEfrom DRAWING 3:00lbs. p.m.Clayton, Clayton Fire . . . ADMISSION - $5.00 per day - includes Button • Under 12 Free . . . FREEDEMONSTRATIONS PARKING SATURDAY & SUNDAY Gas Engines INCLUDE: Department Weigh-ins and registration 9 a.m. – PARADE TO FOLLOW SLOW TRACTOR RACE
S Y RU P Displays Include: Company CMLTA 8th Wisconsin C O K I Ninsured G and state Pull starts at 11 a.m. Golf Carts, ATVs, etc. must have as aO additional handicap tag Antique Tractors SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 DisplayDOGS - Civil War Camp Parade at 1:30 p.m.forVolunteers Not Responsible Accidents. – SERVICE ONLY – ALL BOILERS MUST BECars STATE INSPECTED Antique & Trucks D E M O Camping For more information Todd Nelson 715-
FireLoom Trucks Smokehouse Door Mat Making Rug Large Miniature Farm Antique Antique Lamp & Combine Blacksmith Display Lantern Collection Lumber Planing Hay Loader Corn Shredder Antique Baler Lath Mill Silo Filler Clover Huller Corn Sheller CALL (715) 948-2533 OR (715) 781-5566 Antique Sewing Feed Grinding Weigh-ins and registration 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: George Sollman’s - Five miles south of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin on Hwy. Machines Shingle Mill K Pull starts at 11:00 a.m. 862 2-3/8 St. Clayton, WI 54004 • Lat. 45° 19’ 56” N Long. 92° 06’ 27” W Parade at 1:30 p.m. Spinning Wheel Snowfence Making VisitBarronCounty.com For more Todd Nelson-715-296-2500, Machine . . .information, ADMISSION $5.00 per day - includes Button • Under 12 Free . . . FREE PARKING
– PRAYER SERVICE - 9:30 a.m. – ANTIQUE & CLASSIC TRACTOR PULL FORfrom MORE INFORMATION Classes 3500 lbs. to 9000 lbs.
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Lodging and Camping Checkinformation out moonlakeshow.org 296-2500, Andy Johnson 715-296-1927 Fire Trucks -Music by Little Falls Musicavailable Makerson thefor any updates Large Miniature Farm Display Village of Turtle Lake Website: Andy Johnson 715-296-1927
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Collector Shingles 12-3 p.m. – MUSIC BY LITTLE FALLS MUSIC MAKERS DISPLAYS INCLUDE: Golf Carts, ATVs, etc. mustCAMPING have No MLTACarry-ons as aNEARBY additional insured and state handicap tag 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Clayton Fire Tractors Department Smokehouse -Raffle Drawing 3www.villageofturtlelake.com p.m. Shingles NO CARRY-ONS MUST BE STATECollector INSPECTED Not Responsible for Accidents. – SERVICE DOGS ONLY – ALL BOILERSAntique – RAFFLE DRAWING 3:00 p.m. Antique Cars & Trucks Clayton Fire Antique Lamp & Lantern Collection Gas Engines Department
Lodging and Camping Company Cinformation 8th Wisconsin available on the - Civil War Camp Volunteers Display Village of Turtle Lake Website:
Fire Trucks Large Miniature Farm Display
Smokehouse Antique Lamp & Lantern Collection
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (715) 948-2533 OR (715) 781-5566
www.villageofturtlelake.com LOCATION: George Sollman’s - Five miles south of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin on Hwy. K 862 2-3/8 St. Clayton, WI 54004 • Lat. 45° 19’ 56” N Long. 92° 06’ 27” W . . . ADMISSION - $5.00 per day - includes Button • Under 12 Free . . . FREE PARKING
Golf Carts, ATVs, etc. must have MLTA as a additional insured and state handicap tag Not Responsible for Accidents. – SERVICE DOGS ONLY – ALL BOILERS MUST BE STATE INSPECTED Lodging and Camping information available on the Village of Turtle Lake Website:
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“The Sonnets”
A dramatic presentation by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild to celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary. Sat. & Sun., August 20 & 21 - 7:30 p.m. The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, WI - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults/$5.00 - Children/$1.00
CONGO COMMUNITY
BLOCK PARTY Saturday, August 20, 3 to 7 p.m. Serving 3 p.m. till food is gone
Saturday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. AMERY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Admission by Fall Festival Button and $3 ticket. Tickets available at Chet Johnson Drug, Bremer Bank or at the door Proceeds to royalty scholarships
City of Lakes Open Golf Tournament
18 Hole League
RESULTS FOR AUGUST 10
Amery High School Band Boosters
Monday, Aug. 29, 2016
Pie & Ice Cream Social
Registration 9:30 a.m. Best Ball Scramble Golf 10:30 a.m.
AMERY GOLF CLUB
$80. Includes 18 holes & 1/2 cart Lunch included Lots of fun
BBQ’s also served
Hole In One Contest
Saturday, Aug. 20, 5-7 p.m.
AMERY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA AHS Pep Band will perform at 6 p.m.
sponsored by Amery Chevrolet
Contact Jerry Haug jrrhg0901@gmail.com SPONSORED BY AMERY LIONS CLUB
Chip ins: Vonnie Niccum #16 Birdies: Dianne Berg #5, Gloria Lansin #2
“Harvesting Memories”
Amery Fall Festival
9 Hole League RESULTS FOR AUGUST 10 A Flight— Low gross: Tracy Anderson 46 Low net: Gwen Wold 31 Low putts: Gwen Wold 16 B Flight— Low gross: Julie Schanon 52 Low net: Sid Jones 38 Low putts: Sally Christenson 15 C Flight— Low gross: Jill Olson 59 Low net: Ore Schock 38 Low putts: Jill Olson 12 Winner of Game of the day: Jill Olson
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 4 - 9pm
September 15-18, 2016
EARL’S RIDES NEW LOCATION near Amery’s “Big Bobber”
Advance ticket sales at Royal Credit Union, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug & WESTconsin Credit Union
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 3 - 11pm 6 - 8:30pm 6 pm 7 pm
9 pm - 1 am
EARL’S RIDES NEW LOCATION near Amery’s “Big Bobber” “JAMBO JOE BONES”* under the tent
Sponsored by Chet Johnson Drug, Ellie’s, Williamson White Funeral Home, and Stems from the Heart
PIE BAKE OFF
Soo Line Park Pavilion • Contact Darcy 715-268-7486
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT* under the Soo Line Park Pavilion
7:30am 8am
Results from Aug. 9 League play
9am - 5pm
A Flight— Low gross: Cheryl Harshman 44 Low net: Cheri Lee 30 Low putts: Barb Roy and Lori Larson 14 Game: Cheryl Harshman B Flight— Low gross: Cathy Gorres 50 Low net: Jody Hadac 34 Low putts: Lori Peterson 15 Game: Jody Hadac C Flight— Low gross: Carrie Magnuson 58 Low net: Mary Schradle Mau 34 Low putts: Jan Bergren 15 Game: Carrie Magnuson D Flight— Low gross: Laurene Klatt 59 Low net: Sharon Fouks 31 Low putts: Rosemary Olson and Andrea Legut 17 Game: Gretchen Demulling Chips: Barb Roy and Pat Marquand Birdies: Cheryl Harshman (2)
9am - 3pm 10am - 5pm 10:30am 11am - 11pm 1 - 3pm 2pm 2pm
3pm - 7pm 7pm 9pm - 1am
*Amery Fall Festival Button Required
2 person teams, bar league rules. Registration at 6:30. $20/team Questions? Contact April Ziemer by text 651-235-0515 or email aprillynnziemer@gmail.com ($5 discount for registering Fri & Sat) Sponsored by Amery Dairy Queen
“DIRT ROAD DIXIE”* under the tent
Sponsored by Amery Hospital & Clinic
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF
KIDZ RACE Soo Line Park Pavilion $10 Pre-Registration / $15 after Sept 1st. • Forms @ ameryfallfestival.org 10K RUN, 5K RUN / WALK Soo Line Park Pavilion $25 Pre-Registration / $30 after Sept 1st. • Forms @ ameryfallfestival.org 26TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW St. Joseph Catholic Church Adults $3.00 - 16 & under Free ARTS & CRAFTS at Michael Park Contact: Jody Waterman 715-554-2283
QUEEN TALENT COMPETITION
11am 11am - 2pm 10am - 3pm
5 - 7:30 pm Amery Band Boosters Pie, Ice Cream & BBQ Social at AHS Cafeteria 7 pm Queen Talent Competition*
FINE ARTS SHOW
GRAND PARADE
AHS Auditorium AFF button plus $3 Advance Tickets at Chet Johnson Drug and Bremer Bank
Parade Marshals: Dr. Marty & Wanda Rimestad
FOLLOWING PARADE: FOOD STANDS near the new Band Shell EARL’S RIDES NEW LOCATION near Amery’s “Big Bobber” “JIM ARMSTRONG” under the tent • Beer Garden Open KIDDIE TRACTOR PULL
on Center Street Near Tent • Free Entry • Sponsored by Amery Dairy Queen BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT* under the Soo Line Park Pavilion 2 person teams, bar league rules. Registration at 1:30. $20/team Questions? Contact April Ziemer by text 651-235-0515 or email aprillynnziemer@gmail.com ($5 discount for registering Fri & Sat) Sponsored by Amery Dairy Queen DJ JACK OF KAR JACKER ENTERTAINMENT under the tent QUEEN CORONATION & LITTLE MISS* AHS Gymnasium “THE DWEEBS”* under the tent Sponsored by WESTconsin Credit Union and Bremer Bank
8:30 - 12:30pm PANCAKE BREAKFAST NEW LOCATION at the Amery Comm Ctr 9am - 3pm
Saturday, August 20
Northern Lakes Center For The Arts • 113 Elm Street
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
New Menu! • $6.00 Adult • $3.00 10 & under
AMERY ROYALTY 2015-2016
Miss Amery: ISABELLA BYRNES 1st Princess: SHAYAN TAVANAE 2nd Princess: BETHANY MARQUAND 3rd Princess: MCKENNA MEYER Miss Congeniality: APRIL LINDBERG
AMERY FFA ALUMNI TOY TRACTOR SHOW
AMS Gymnasium • Outdoor Tractor Show • Contact Dave Clausen 715-268-7454 APPLE RIVER APPLE RACE Bridge Street AMERY LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW at the Amery High School Registration Starting at 10 am 26TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW St. Joseph Catholic Church Adults $3.00 • 16 & under Free
PLATINUM Amery Hospital & Clinic, Amery True Value, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug, Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee, Johnson Drug at AHC, WESTconsin Credit Union,GDSI
Team Standings Chipper Chicks............ 27 7 Brothers ..................... 24 Golf Bags....................... 24 Goof Balls ..................... 21 Happy Hookers............ 21
Queen Talent Competition
FREE Music, Dancing & Kid’s Games FREE ROASTED CORN • FREE DRAWINGS FREE ROASTED PORK • FREE ROOT BEER FLOATS
AMERY WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE
A Flight— Low gross: Sheryl Forshier 84 Low net: Gloria Lansin 72 Low putts: Sheryl Forshier 31 Game of the day: Gloria Lansin and Sheryl Forshier B Flight— Low gross: Dianne Berg 102 Low net: Janet Burke 73 Low putts: Susan Olson 28 Game of the day: Susan Olson C Flight— Low gross: Nylla Hanson 119 Low net: Shirley Schmidt 73 Low putts: Vonnie Niccum 32 Game of the day: Shirley Schmidt
Amery FAll FestivAl
201 Harriman Ave. N, Amery 715-268-7390
Photo courtesy of Cahill Studios
The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents
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J&S Heating & Cooling
F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment.
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Are you looking for an employer who cares about you and the residents you serve? THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! We are seeking multiple positions on our staff due to new positions created. .8 PM CNA .9 NOC CNA A great opportunity for students and full time workers who want a job on the side! If you really care about giving back to our elderly in a clean and open atmosphere, please contact us- you are who we are looking for! Competitive wages, health benefits, and employee parties are just a few of the ways we make working with us worthwhile! To find out more, please contact Stefanie Holmberg at 715-268-8171 or stop in to pick up an application. We look forward to meeting you!
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• Processing …Friday, Saturday,office: Sunday Apply today at our corporate Week-End Schedule ONE SNACK LANE, MINONG, WI or callSafety HumanAnd Resources 715-466-6690 • Food QualityatSupervisor for more information • Food Safety And Quality Lab Technicians Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer Apply today at our corporate offiM/F/DIV ce: One Snack Food EEO/AA Employer Lane, Minong, WI. or call Human Resources Director, 715-466-6690 for more info. Jack Link’s Beef jerky is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
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Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full time position in our Accounting department. Primary duties will include payroll and HR tasks, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing, along with other general accounting responsibilities. Candidate must have a sense of responsibility, maturity, individual initiative and be able to work independently. This position requires management of multiple deadline scenarios. Multi-tasking, accuracy and ability to remain unflustered by interruptions are key elements. Preference given to candidates with education and/or experience in general accounting, payroll processing, human resources. We aim to fill this position by September 19, 2016. Please send resume by August 26 to Dee Dee Gould – deedeeg@campwapo.org
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Our Practice is looking for an energetic team player to join our office as a full time Dental Hygienist.
212 State Rd 35 S, Dresser WI, 54009 715-755-3485
$900 Plus security deposit NO PETS
Jack Link’s is looking to fill the following positions Immediately.
River Place Dental, Amery, WI is expanding!
We need hygienists who can make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our emphasis is creating a memorable patient experience.
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Seeking a Full Time Sales Software Administrator for correcting, updating and maintainin sales quoting system for our manufactured product. Requires collaboration with Sales Purchasing, Accounting and Engineering. Reports to the CFA Office Manager.
FOR RENT Seeking a Full Time Sales Software Administrator 2 BR townhome Experience and qualifications for correcting, and maintaining the sales a plus. aptitude with acuteupdating attention to detail. Vehicle component knowledge w/basement1) andMechanical 2) Previous experience utilizing sales and accounting type software tools. quoting system for our manufactured product.Proficient in u attached garage MicroSoft Office Products. CAD or other design tools a plus.
Requires collaboration Sales Staff, leading/facilitating 3) Proven communications and relationship buildingwith skills with experience Excellent in-town meetings. Purchasing, Accounting and Engineering. Amery location4)withVersatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities Reports to the CFA Office Manager. private deck. enthusiasm.
No smoking. No5) pets. Strong problem solving ability, process management skills and project management experie $600/month plus utilities 6) Ability to deal effectively with variety of individuals at all organizational levels. Experience anda qualifications and deposit7) Professional appearance and demeanorwith acute attention to detail. 1) Mechanical aptitude REFERENCES REQUIRED Vehicle component knowledge a HUGE plus. References Call 715-688-9309 ask for Dan required, background check, and Pre-Employment drug screen will be administered.
Willow Ridge Healthcare
2) Previous experience utilizing sales and accounting
Job performance responsibilities type software tools. Proficient in use of MicroSoft • Conduct planned meetings to review and approve additions, changes and deletions to the Software Tool. Office Products. CAD or other design tools experience a plus. • Establish a library of images and PDF files working with Sales and Engineering. • On time Data Releases of the Sales Tool with Communication Bulletins explaining add changes and deletions for each Data Release. performance responsibilities • Creating aJob Sales Tool Manual • Revisions, Corrections to the • Onsite and offsite training of the Salesand ToolImprovements for our Sales Group and Sales Internal Staff as w continuing phoneTool support. with On time Data Releases and Bulletins • Ensures all communication is documented by creating a Sales Tool Revision Form changes Release. • Continues to explaining educate themselves withfor theeach latestData version of the Sales Tool as well as com Onsitetheir andjob. offsite training of the Sales Tool for our skills that will•improve
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Competitive salary and benefits: major medical/disability/life insurance, vacation/holiday, 401
Full and Part-time Positions available Please apply in person or fax resume to: 715-268-6361 400 Deronda Street Amery, WI 54001 *EOE
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FOR SALE: 8 golf course lots located in Pondhurst, Amery, WI 54001 Also available attractive rural building sites. Will consider trade of other houses and real estate SOME AGENT OWNERSHIP CARNINE REALTY Joe 715-222-1706 Cell 715-268-6336 Home
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WANTED: Live In Roommate in rural Amery area Room and board in exchange for help around the house and yard. Must like being around a dog. If interested call 715-690-7316
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St. Croix Castings, Inc. 415 Best Rd. Woodville, WI 54028
RN - Home Health Team North Counties (Polk, Burnett, Barron) 24 hours per week
Seeking an energetic, positive individual with great customer service skills to fill a part time position at Family Eye Clinic. We are looking for someone who is willing to travel between both of our Amery and Luck locations.
If interested please mail or e-mail your resume to: Jackie Sorensen 120 North Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 satteye@amerytel.net (PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS)
RN - Hospice Team
North Counties (Polk, Burnett, Barron) 32 hours per week Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years RN experience in a hospital, LTC, Home Health, or Hospice setting. Should also have WI license The job requires extensive local travel. Send resume to: T.Harrington@adorayhomecare.org or mail to Adoray, 2231 Hwy. 12, Suite 201, Baldwin, WI 54002. 715-684-5020
Clayton - 10 miles from Amery near lake
FOR RENT
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Laundry on-site $475/month plus electric NO DOGS
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STEAM TEAM Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning IICRC Certified Master Textile Cleaner Deep Restorative Cleaning Scotchguard Truck Mounted Equipment
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Electrical Estimator/Project Manager
Seeking motivated individual to estimate and sell electrical contracting services for our St. Croix Falls office. Experience preferred. Will consider a combination of education or experience in electrical construction, construction management or estimating. Will need to work as a team player in a busy office with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. We offer excellent salary and benefit package including family health insurance and 401K. Please send resume and salary requirements to customerservice@neielectric.com. NEI Electric is an equal opportunity employer.
Need a High Efficient Furnace or Central Air Conditioning? Call
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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Polk County offers careers that Matter – Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community! We cannot function without great employees – talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great total rewards package and support!
Community Services – Human Services – Social Worker Behavioral Health Unit Full-time – Non-exempt (Hourly) Position DOQ The Human Services Department assists, empowers, and builds upon the strengths of the children, youth, and adults in Polk County to achieve positive outcomes. This position is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect services to clients with mental illness and/or substance abuse concerns. These clients may be under mental health or drug commitments and either living in, or returning to the community. Much of the activities of the position will involve work with the client family, other service providers, including various community agencies such as law enforcement, Social Security Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, other Human Services Department units, as well as landlords, physicians, retailers, and client employers. The occupant of the position will strive to obtain, facilitate, and coordinate the delivery of services in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner in order to assure that the client is not only able to remain in the community, but is able to fully participate, meeting acceptable standards of community involvement while enjoying personal satisfaction in this involvement. The occupant of the position is to ensure the appropriate level and intensity of service provision, the effectiveness of interventions, and continuity of services, while serving as the communication liaison between the client and all other involved parties. Qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services field, and preferable direct experience with Case Management in Behavioral Health area. Deadline to apply: August 19, 2016 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
Office space for rent in Downtown Amery
Main Street Exposure at 217 North Keller Avenue
3 Offices w/common area: 220 sq ft each Rent $285 each
Your monthly lease payment includes: *Office space *Common/reception area space *Heat *Electric *Water & sewer *Snow removal *Real estate taxes*Break room *Limited cleaning of common area You make one payment for all of these amenities! Minimum of one year lease 2 year lease – last 2 months rent free 3 year lease – last 3 months rent free
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“You Snooze You Lose” GARAGE SALE 5 families Wednesday Aug. 17, 2-6 Thursday Aug. 18, 8-5 Everything 1/2 price after 3 Thurs.
515 Dickey Ave, Amery (behind Golden Age Manor) Very nice clothing, exc. condition, from infant through adult. Large bird cage, bar stool, school desk, quilt, purses, chair, books, shoes, uniforms, pans, lots of misc. Beautiful patio set (6 chairs).
Very clean. No Junk. Priced to sell. Too nice to miss!
GARAGE SALE
Thursday & Friday, Aug. 18 & 19, 8 am-5 pm Saturday, Aug. 20, 8-10 am Dishes, picture frames, child educational games & books, adult clothing, canning jars, many miscellaneous household items. A 17 ft. Sylvan boat with Spartan trailer and 60 hp Evinrude motor, plus many accessories.
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artZ Gallery
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New and used artist’s supplies and tools, original art and prints, art books, frames.
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Employment Opportunities Cumberland Healthcare an independent, community-based Cumberland Healthcare is an is independent, community-based healthcare healthcare facility that serves northwest Wisconsin through a clinic, facility that serves northwest Wisconsin through a clinic, 25 bed critical 25 bed critical access hospital, attached 50 bed skilled nursing facilityliving access hospital, attached 50 bed skilled nursing facility and 20 senior and 20 senior living apartments. For over 50 years, Cumberland apartments. For over 50 years, Cumberland Healthcare has provided general Healthcare has provided general family practice prevention and family medicine and treatment lifesaving emergency care, and treatment services, lifesavingservices, emergency care, and access to access to specialists, with full service inpatient and outpatient specialists, alongalong with full service inpatient and outpatient care. care.
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Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!
LPN Position – Evening Shift
2:30-10:45pm Part Time, including every other weekend 6 shifts every two weeks Starting Wage: $20.89
Benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc. Please call for more information or apply now.
Deadline to apply online: 8/21/2016 __________________________________________
Housekeeping/Laundry Aide Variable Part Time Hours
Part time position available, all day time hours. Become trained in both our housekeeping and laundry departments for part time hours. Call today for more information! Deadline to apply online: 8/28/2016 You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
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Surgical Full-timeRN Wound CareTechnologist, Clinical Coordinator
Completed approved ORT coursecertification or equivalent experience Full-time. Wound care/ostomy preferred. Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or approved experience Environmental Services Supervisor *$4000 Sign-on Bonus!! Full-time. Housekeeping experience required.
Employment Opportunities
Services SurgicalNutritional Technologist, On-CallCook/Aide every 3rd weekend
Full-time. FoodORT service experience preferred. Cumberland Healthcare is an independent, community-based Completed approved course or equivalent experience _____________________ healthcare facility that serves northwest Wisconsin through a clinic, Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical For more information, please contact: 25 bed critical access hospital, attached 50 bed skilled nursing facility Assisting (NBSTSA) or approved experience Hilaryliving Butzler, Director of Resources and 20 senior apartments. ForHuman over 50 years, Cumberland Cumberland Healthcare, 1110 7th Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 *$1000 Sign-on Bonus!! Healthcare has provided general family practice prevention and Phone: 715-822-6197 Fax: 715-822-6299 treatment services, lifesaving emergency care, and access to Email: specialists, alonghbutzler@cumberlandhealthcare.com with full service inpatient(Hospital), and outpatient care. Radiology Technologist _____________________________________________
Full-time or Part-time Wound Care Clinical Coordinator ARRT license in WI, CT experience or willing to trainRN to CT
An Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan We do not discriminate based on gender, minority status, individuals with disabilities or veterans.
Full-time. Wound care/ostomy certification preferred. Minimum 1 year clinical experience.
1110 Seventh Avenue Cumberland, WI 54829 (715) 822-2741
Emergency Department RN, Full-time Nights
Environmental Services Registered Nurse in WI, Emergency RoomSupervisor Experience required
Full-time. Housekeeping experience required. www.CumberlandHealthcare.com
For more information, contact: Nutritional Services Cook/Aide
Hilary Butzler, Director of Human Resources Full-time. Food service experience preferred. _____________________ Cumberland Healthcare For more information, please contact: 1110 Seventh Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 Hilary Butzler, Director of Human Resources (715) 822-7260 Cumberland Healthcare, 1110 7th Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 hbutzler@cumberlandhealthcare.com Phone: 715-822-6197 Fax: 715-822-6299 Email: hbutzler@cumberlandhealthcare.com An Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan We do not discriminate based on gender, minority status, individuals with disabilities or veterans.
1110 Seventh Avenue 1110 SeventhWIAvenue Cumberland, 54829 Cumberland, (715) 822-2741 WI 54829 (715) 822-7500 www.CumberlandHealthcare.com www.CumberlandHealthcare.com
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