Amery Free Press August 20, 2019

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019 VOL. 123 NO. 12 www.theameryfreepress.com $1.00

Leonard shares his goals as Amery’s newest Alderperson

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Chad Leonard has been appointed the City of Amery’s newest Alderperson for Wards 1 and 2 filling the seat previously held by Rick Davis. His term will expire in 2022. Leonard grew up in Morris, Minnesota, and has lived in Amery for about 14 years.

He received an associate degree in Nursing from St. Catherine University, a bachelor’s in Business Management from Univer-

sity of Northwestern and a MBA with a concentration in Health Care Management from Augsburg University. “For 21 years I worked for a Medtronic.

Two years ago, I was given a Leonard chance of a lifetime to explore what I really wanted to do with my life; at that SEE CITY ALDERPERSON, PAGE 2

Rinehart starts Dick’s Fresh Market expansion

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A large group gathered Monday, August 19 to witness the groundbreaking of the Dick’s Fresh Market renovation. With that first scoop of dirt, shopping, as Dick’s customers know it, is about to change. 8,000 square feet holding an expanded deli and produce section, a walk-in beer and wine cooler, an updated center store, larger dairy and frozen sections, a Caribou popcorn and coffee kiosk topped off with a whole new front curbside façade is what customers have to look forward to.

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Popcorn in the park Nora and Greta Kamm munched on popcorn while listening to tunes during Friday’s Music on the River event. They were getting refueled to head back onto the dance floor. More photos from Music on the River on pages 14-15.

SEE DICK’S, PAGE 2

Bursik continues to leave mark on Amery’s landscape

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Along with the beauty of trees, plants, flowers and wildlife that sit on nature’s palette, a new piece of artwork will catch the eyes of Stower Trail users.

The Amery Area Garden Club has placed a sculpture along the trail in

memorial of Rob Bursik to honor his contributions to the greater Amery community.

Rob Bursik was involved in countless projects around the area, including Amery school forest prairie plantings, Community Education classes, residential shoreline projects, prairie planting on the Stower Trail near Deronda, the Apple River

Flowage Healthy Lakes shoreline project, provided guidance on the native planting project at Amery SEE BURSIK, PAGE 2 CONTRIBUTED

Christopher Swanson, Polk County Parks Manager and Mike Seidl, a friend of the Bursik family, installed the memorial honoring Rob Bursik.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our nurses, physicians and care teams. amerymedicalcenter.org

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BURSIK: Memorial sits at one of Bursik’s favorite places on the Stower Trail CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Hospital and Clinic, Dragonfly Garden tours and Mother’s Day plantings for Kindergarten and first grade students and the donation of potted flower planters to spruce up Amery’s Keller Avenue.

The Amery Area Garden Club felt it was important to honor Bursik for all he had done. During a visit to the St. Croix Art Tour, Pat Seidl found some examples of things she thought might work well for the club’s project. She brought the idea of a garden panel back to the gardening club and everyone agreed it was perfect.

Barb Erickson knew someone who could create exactly what they were looking for, Jon and Ryan Bjork of All Designs in Wyoming, Minnesota.

Approval for the memorial started with the DNR. They had some questions including the size and maintenance requirements. After Pat sent information back to the DNR, she was told the memorial was not large enough to require DNR approval. What they did need was approval from Polk County. Not only did

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A group gathered on the Stower Trail including some of the Amery Area Garden Club members along with a portion of Rob’s loved ones for the unveiling of the memorial.

Polk County approve, but Christopher Swanson, Polk County Parks Manager with assistance from Mike Seidl, a friend of the Bursik family, installed the memorial for the group as well.

Pat and Jessica Bursik, Rob’s wife, took a walk along the Stower trail. Pat found a spot that she was drawn to, and Jessica shared with her that it just

happened to be a favorite spot of hers and Rob. August 15, a group of Amery Area Garden Club members along with some of Rob’s loved ones gathered for the unveiling of the memorial.

The memorial is a garden panel made of steel with laser cutouts. There is a cutout of a dragonfly with the following

inscription: In Memory of Rob Bursik, Founder of Dragonfly Gardens With Gratitude from the Amery Garden Club “In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.”

-Kozuko Okakura The garden club met for the first time on April 16, 1981 with seven members.

Their goal was to stimulate interest in all phases of home gardening and landscaping; to promote better horticulture practices, civic beautification, artistic flower arranging and the conservation of natural resources.

Currently the Amery Area Garden Club meets monthly April through November with approximately 15 members. They welcome everyone to come to their meetings where gardening successes and failures are discussed.

They plant and maintain the flowers at Shoemacher Park every year and tour area gardens. Listen to WPCA or watch the Amery Free Press for upcoming Amery Area Garden Club activities.

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Doug Rinehart had a large group of supporters who joined him Monday, August 19, for the groundbreaking of the Dick’s Fresh Market renovation.

During the groundbreaking for the Dick’s Fresh Market renovation, owner Doug Rinehart said, “If you would have told me I would have been standing here 22 years ago, I would have never believed it. My focus for this wonderful community is to bring a state of the art grocery store so they will never have to think about going anywhere else.

This community deserves it; the people have been absolutely wonderful to my business, my employees and me. We have always been all about giving back and taking care of our communities. As nerve racking as this is; it is so exciting.”

Ross and Associates will begin construction right after Labor Day. “We

are doing as much as we can local, that is just the way I roll,” said Rinehart.

The complete shell should be up the beginning part of November. Rinehart said, “One thing I do ask is for people to stay patient with us, we are moving things that have been here for thirty years and it is going to be crazy, if you have ideas, I would love to hear them.”

Because they do not want to see too much disruption in the store over the holidays, major renovations will take place January through March. “Amery has a lot of tourism and really grows in the summer so we are hoping to be finished with everything in April with a May Grand Opening so we can start the summer off with a bang,” said Rinehart.

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time I enrolled in St. Mary’s University of Minnesota to complete teaching license requirements,” said Leonard. He is currently a Business and Technology education teacher in River Falls.

Leonard said he has always been interested in government and knew he wanted to sit on the city council. “The opportunity came earlier than I expected as I was anticipating running for an open position in future. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Amery,” he said.

He believes a strength he will bring to the city council is his strong leadership experience. Leonard said, “Working in a regulated environment leading a team of 70 people with many moving parts will allow me to draw on that experience to support the city as we move forward. Another strength is a strong financial background. “Working as a treasurer in several different nonprofit organizations as well as managing a budget in excess of three times the total budget of the city, I understand the budgeting process and have worked to streamline and save money,” he said.

Leonard has set goals he hopes to accomplish as a City Council member.

He said, “I hope to be able to increase

the transparency of city government.

In our current political environment, the biggest impact people can make is by being involved and knowledgeable with what is happening in their city and county. I would like to continue to see strong financial responsibility that focuses on future growth. We must continue to invest in our town and increase our communication of wonderful assets we have available.”

He thinks a challenge Amery is facing is creating an identity. “Who are we?

I am optimistic work happening with the city (Marketing Amery Committee and Design Amery) will help define who we are. Once we have our identity, we can increase our communication to highlight assets in the community.

It will increase people visiting Amery and spending money in the community, hopefully drawing more people to make Amery their home,” he said.

When asked what about favorite parts of Amery, Leonard replied, “I think if I were asked this question three years ago, I would have said I love that it is a quiet little town with lots of lakes and rivers. Now that I have begun to meet more people because of increased involvement, I would say I love the people.

So many people in this city really love what we are about and are excited to see

growth.”

When it comes to the city’s future, he would like to see Amery continue to grow not only in the people that live here, but said, “I would also like to see Amery become more inclusive of new people in town. I have lived in Amery for 14 years, and I will tell you, it is difficult to meet people and form friendships. We need to figure out how to change that to attract new members of our community to encourage them to stay in the community, I know we can and we are making good progress, but it starts with us as individuals.”

Leonard would like to encourage people to involve themselves in the city council and said, “Currently, there are very limited ways in which people of the city can engage in what is happening within our city. If you have cable, you can watch it on public access, if you are available at 5:00 on the first Wednesday, you can attend in person, or you can go to the library and check out the recording. I would like to increase the methods in which people can engage with the leaders of the city. I would encourage everyone that is interested in the future of the city to attend not only the council meetings but also the committee meetings. This is where many of the decisions are made and real engagement in

the process can occur.”

“Here is what I have noticed about our society, not only on the state and national level but also the city level. We (myself included) like to do after the fact complaining about the decisions. However, we missed our opportunities as we are absent during the decision phase.

Last week, the Amery Free Press posted a story about the new walking paths in Amery, I think they are a great addition to our assets. Many of the comments on the post were positive and offering suggestions in how to improve, however there were also comments about our streets. I agree there are places to improve everywhere we look. The Public Works crew is doing work around the city to improve areas we have allocated budget to support repairs, we must prioritize where we spend our money. If public works is your hot button, attend their committee meetings, if that is not your hot button, decide what is and get engaged. To make real change, we must engage in the process. I would like to encourage everyone to get involved not only what is happening in the city, but attending the monthly meetings.”

Leonard and his wife, Beth, have two children Morgan who is going into sixth grade and Hayden who is going into fourth grade.

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AUGUST 22 2019 Senior Picnic The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin invites all who are 60 years of age or older to the 2019 Senior Picnic on Thursday, August 22nd at 11:30am at Bering Park in Milltown Come enjoy a great summer meal outside and meet some new friends. Sloppy Joe on a whole wheat bun, beans, salads, fruit and dessert will be served.

Cost is $6 per person.

RSPV to Sabrina at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin by calling 877-485-2372 or to any of the following ADRC Nutrition Sites: A&H Senior Center 715-635-7199; Grantsburg Senior Center 715-463-2940; Siren Senior Center 715-349-2845; Webster Senior Center 715-866-5300; Milltown Community Center 715-825-5025; or Amery Congregational Church 715-268-6818.

AUGUST 23 Free-will Dinner & Paul Oman St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Deer Park will be having a free-will dinner from 5 – 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. artist Paul Oman will be painting during the service.

Pat Donohue & The Prairie All-Stars WPCA Radio with Amery Hospital & Clinic presents Pat Donohue & The Prairie All Stars on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m. at the Amery High School Auditorium. Advance tickets available at WPCA Monday-Friday 7-11 or wpcaradio.org. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Info: 715-268-9722

AUGUST 24 Apple River Fire & Rescue Pancake Breakfast Apple River Fire & Rescue’s Annual Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 6 to 11 a.m. at the Apple River Fire Hall in Range. Come join us for breakfast!

FREE Corn and Family Fun Come to the Centre and enjoy the 9th Annual Corn Fest, a fun family event for the entire community. There will be giant inflatables, Pickles the Clown, outdoor family games, outdoor group fitness classes, pool and outdoor splash pad fun, and the annual 5K. Concessions will be available for purchase. Don’t forget, FREE

corn on the cob!

Plan to cheer on the 5K participants at 9:00 AM and watch the Strong Human Competition from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. The 5K participants will be runners or walkers and is held to encourage individuals and families to participate in physical activity. The Strong Human Competition will test participants in a truck pull, tire flips, Medicine Ball Toss, Bench Press, and Farmers Walk. While enjoying the festivities we encourage you to cheer them on.

For more information please visit www.nracentre.com or contact Julie Griepentrog, Youth Teen & Family Manager, at 715-246-2252.

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Amery Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition The annual Amery Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition will be Saturday, August 24 at 7 p.m. in the Amery High School Auditorium. Admission by Fall Festival button and $3 ticket. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds to royalty scholarships.

Join us also for the Amery High School Band Boosters BBQ, Pie & Ice Cream Social from 5-7 p.m. at the Amery High School cafeteria. The band will perform at 6 p.m.

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Fish Finder Contest Winners Winners of the Amery Community Club Fish Finder Contest were 1st place Riley and Lucas Gagner, 2nd place Shauna Fayen, 3rd place Andre Koehler, and 4th place Theo Whitley. Representing Amery Community Club Commercial Promotions Committee were Sarah Flanum and Pam Humpal pictured with Theo Whitley and Lucas and Riley Gagner.

AUGUST 29-30 Explore Archery

AUGUST 25 Outdoor Mass–Sweet Corn Fest The Apple River Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an Outdoor Mass–Sweet Corn Fest on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Michael Park in Amery.

Mass starts at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy, St. Joseph Catholic Church and assisted by Deacon Larry Amell. Back to school blessing of backpacks and car keys!

All are welcome! Bring a lawn chair!

The Sweet Corn Fest starts at 11:30 a.m. with pulled pork, sweet corn, beans, beverages and dessert. Free will donation. Proceeds used to support our youth, parish activities and community projects. Faith Formation student registration, games/youth activities and music for your enjoyment

by JC Rock!

Join us August 29-30 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, WI Are you interested in hunting with a bow? Now is your chance. Crex Meadows will be offering a bowhunting workshop for kids aged 12 to 17 in two separate classes in August. Learn about equipment, shooting basics, ethics and more. At the end of the class, participants will be able to participate in a shooting course. Pre-registration is required.

To register for events at Crex Meadows, please visit www.crexmeadows.org/programs-events.

NOVEMBER 7 Online Silent Auction Fundraiser for Here to the Rescue Felines Join our Facebook Group to check out the over 50 items that are up for auction. You can find us by searching “Here to the Rescue Felines Silent Auction Fundraiser” HTTR is a TNR program for Polk and Barron

Counties. Feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding our program. Auction end at 7pm Wednesday, November 7th.

ONGOING Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery.

Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.

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2019 Amery Fall Festival

The Fall Festival Medallion has been hidden in a public place in the city limits of Amery additional clues will appear each week until it is found.

The medallion is hidden in

sight. Seekers should not have to dig or break anything to find it.

The person that finds the medallion should come to the Free Press to get their photo taken.

They will also receive $50 in Amery scrip money.

Good luck and remember to respect property while hunting!

EVENTS: Send to editor@theameryfreepress.com or submit online at www.theameryfreepress.com.

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Amery Farmers’ Market Saturdays starting June 8 through October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Soo Line Park.

Mondays starting June 10 through October from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Soo Line Park.

Memory Café Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Stay connected at the Amery Memory Café the 3rd Thursday of each month 1-2:30p.m. at the Amery Area Community Center. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

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No Kevlar required

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

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t won’t be long now.

The day that students and parents have been anticipating will soon be upon us: the first day of school.

It’s a big deal, in many ways. Transitions and milestones are marked with the first class bell and families settle into a new routine. The greater community gets on board as well and everything is right with the world.

Well, maybe not everything.

The ongoing epidemic of mass Publisher shootings in our nation continues, giving everyone a sense Tom Stangl of unease. Earlier this month we had two events on the same weekend. While politicians and pundits argue about mental health and gun control, the rest of us try to find ways to keep our loved ones safe.

So, what’s a parent to do? How about a bulletproof backpack?

Yes, it’s a thing. Concerned parents can purchase a backpack with built in panels made of Kevlar, the same material used for body armor.

Others sell an insert that is “bullet resistant” that can be placed inside an existing backpack.

Manufacturers claim that the backpacks can protect from handgun and shotgun fire, but will not withstand semi-automatic weapon fire.

Some are on sale now at office supply stores and online.

Look, I understand why we want to find a magic solution to protect our children and grandchildren. It is unthinkable to ponder the loss of our loved ones to random acts of violence. In my opinion, a bullet proof backpack is the wrong choice for several reasons.

Will it be where it is needed if the worst happens? Backpacks are usually kept in lockers.

Will your child have the presence of mind to use it properly?

This column is one of those that sounded good in my mind but breaks my heart to write. When I saw these products in a news story I immediately thought about the 1950s film, “Duck and Cover,” shown to school age children with tips about surviving a nuclear attack. Folks of a certain age may recall the movie that advised hiding under your desk or any safe spot after seeing the flash of a nuclear bomb. If you quickly “ducked and covered,” taking care to protect your head and face with your arms, you would be OK. Sure it’s silly to watch the film now, but the government had to offer some advice as the arms race ratcheted up in the years after World War II. Giving instruction that’s easy to remember to children is a good idea, even if the advice is seriously compromised from the start.

I think a bulletproof backpack is about the same. If it gives a parent peace of mind, I’m all for it. If you can explain what it is to your child without making them more fearful, more power to you. But don’t believe that this is the answer to school safety.

Many who choose to be violent were teased, bullied and unloved as children. While we wait for politicians, we need to plant the seeds of the real solution. Treating each other as we would like to be treated can only help the situation.

I hope parents can teach their children to be kind to one another. In the end, finding ways to look out for each other as human beings will provide far more protection than a Kevlar reinforced backpack.

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

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

Is anyone screaming for oddly flavored ice cream?

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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sually when something gets a makeover it is fun to check it out, right?

An old piece of furniture can be transformed into a masterpiece. Sometimes something that has been re-done might take a little getting used to, like a catchy tune that has been covered by new band.

There are times though, when a make over is just plain and simple a bad idea.

Editor I am here to warn April Ziemer you that if you see the newly made over Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, you need to run the other direction.

The Wienermobile has been revamped to resemble an ice cream truck. The normally tan colored wiener portion of the mobile is now white with the phrase “Ice Dog” written in teal lettering on its rear quarter. The normally yellow undercarriage has been transformed into rainbow colored stripes.

It looks fun. It looks inviting.

It truly looks like an ice cream truck, but do not fall for it. You will certainly not be getting a scoop of mint chip through its window.

Why would Oscar Mayer makeover their well recognized frank on wheels? The company has done

it to promote their new ice cream sandwich. Yes, that is right, the Wisconsin-based company has produced a frozen treat it is calling the “Ice Dog Sandwich.”

Not to be outdone by French’s Mustard Ice Cream, the folks over at Oscar Mayer have created an ice cream treat made with hot dog-flavored ice cream and mustard-infused gelato.

Press materials for the Ice Dog include a breakdown of the ingredients making up the sandwich, which is served between a “cookie bun” stuffed with both “spicy Dijon gelato” and “hot dog sweet cream,” the latter of which contains “candied hot dog bits.”

Oscar Mayer deployed the ice cream Weinermobile on the streets of New York City last week to distribute its Ice Dogs to the good, unsuspecting people of Manhattan.

I pondered for a while about why Manhattan was chosen for the distribution, and then I remembered a New York Post analysis done a few years back.

According to the Post, Manhattan beat out all the other New York boroughs with a record 13,054 odor complaints over four years. So when Manhattan’s garbages are filled with Ice Dog Sandwiches, the stench will blend right in with the aroma of musty subways, stinky sidewalks and spoiled sushi.

Can we just let hot dogs be hot dogs and ice cream be ice cream?

Apparently not. If any other Wisconsin-based food and drink pro-

ducers are considering jumping on the odd flavored ice cream bandwagon, I surely hope they think long and hard about how exotic of a flavor they should produce. It is hard to say what we will see at our local grocers in the future.

Kikkoman USA produces soy sauce out of Walworth Wisconsin.

Is it possible that Lo-Mein sorbet will be making a debut in the frozen section of Dick’s Market?

Gardetto’s snack mix is produced in Milwaukee and might be testing samples of rye chip frozen yogurt that we may see over at Nilssen’s Foods. Also based in the southern part of the state, Palermo’s Pizza just might be in the process of whipping up the first in its ultimate pizza sundae line; a container of green olive sherbet sold with a bottle of squeezable anchovy sauce.

I do not want it to seem like I am not willing to take a chance on products that creative minds in our great state might be promoting.

Mark my words; I will be the first in line if Miller/Coors comes out with an ale icee or a stout smoothie. After a few of those I might even be up for a handful of cheese curd bonbons.

I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return.

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101.

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Manufacturing an Economic Engine for Northwestern Wisconsin Last week, Wisconsin was selected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to be one of only 10 states to participate in the Policy Academy on Strengthening Your State’s Manufacturers. I’m proud to be a part of this team that will be working to leverage our state’s resources to ensure our Senator communities and Schachtner taxpayers see the full benefit of their investment in the manufacturing industry.

Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry is part of who we are as a state.

Our manufacturers are a critical component in the supply chain for some of our most well-known products. Our paper mills are key to our timber producers, and our cheese processors provide an important market for our state’s dairy farms.

And in Wisconsin, manufacturing is on the move.

In 2017, manufacturing made up 18.2% of Wisconsin’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and our manufacturers exported over $21.24 billion in goods in 2018- and of those exporters, 87% were small businesses. Our region is a critical part of Wisconsin’s growing manufacturing industry. Over 20% of the workforce in Polk, St. Croix, and Barron counties worked in manufacturing.

Last year, this industry expanded even further with Wisconsin adding the second-most manufacturing jobs among U.S. states. According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed “Wisconsin had a total of 490,000 manufacturing jobs as of November, which is 19,000 more than the state

had in November 2017. Only Texas, which added 36,000 manufacturing jobs during the same period, added more than the Badger State.” Wisconsin is second only to Indiana for the nation’s largest manufacturing concentration.

Additionally, for every $1 of goods produced, manufacturing generates an additional $1.37 to the economy, and each manufacturing job creates another 2.5 jobs in local goods and services.

While this growth is encouraging and its potential exciting, Wisconsin needs to do more to strengthen the industry, retain our workers, and ensure that we see the greatest return possible for our taxpayers.

The NIST Policy Academy will provide an opportunity for Wisconsin to build even stronger organizational partnerships and develop the best policies and practices to support our manufacturing industry.

I will be working alongside representatives from the Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association, UW-Stout Discovery Center and Technology Transfer Institute, and others to develop the best solutions for Wisconsin and our district.

While all of our taxpayers are making an investment in this industry, the benefit is not always felt across the state. I am committed to fighting for the 10th Senate District to ensure that the state is building partnerships and providing resources that will benefit the business owners and workers of northwestern Wisconsin.

The Policy Academy will provide a great opportunity to seek national support for this industry in our area and ensure that our state continues to build on our strong manufacturing heritage for the next generation.

Northwest WI Deserves More Mental Health Resources Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a public hearing for the Speaker’s Task Force on Adoption in Balsam Lake.

The hearing covered a number of topics related to adoption, and speakers with a wide variety of views and opinions on the subject of adoption took time out of their day to provide firsthand testimony about their experiences.

Among those offering their perspective was Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak. With clear frustration in his voice, Sheriff Waak described how Governor Evers vetoed a portion of the state legislature’s budget that allocated $15 million for a mental health care facility in Eau Claire.

According to the Sheriff, many issues the Department faces on a daily basis stem from or are exacerbated by mental health issues. All too often, people that would otherwise seek out mental health resources may turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate when the resources they need are hours away.

Sheriff Waak’s testimony is not first time I have heard local law enforcement emphasize the need for more mental healthcare access in our area. Law enforcement frequently cite Chapter 51 cases as one of the largest drain on department resources that they face.

Chapter 51 cases involve the involuntary detainment of mentally ill patients who are exhibiting substantial harm to themselves or others.

This is a concern for Waak and other members of our law enforcement community because they’re required by law to send two officers from our local police departments to drive patients five hours to Winnebago County Mental Health Institute.

This extended travel time is a tremendous burden to patients, officers, and departments – and means these officers are occupied driving across the state instead of at home protecting our communities.

In instances like these, having a facility just down the road in Eau Claire would make a tremendous difference, helping

to free up our officers for other critical work.

Recently, Rep. Rob Stafsholt has been spearheading one potential solution to this problem. Stafsholt is proposing a pilot program in which patients in these cases would receive treatment in our area, instead of being driven across the state.

Ideally, this program will allow patients to receive treatment closer to home. Treating patients in our own area is beneficial for them, the families and friends who come to support them, and the law enforcement that can reduce the amount of resources they must devote to travel for these cases.

On Friday, I will also be meeting with other northwest Wisconsin legislators to discuss the next steps for pursuing a regional mental health care facility, similar to the one vetoed by Governor Evers. With rates of mental illness on the rise, it is imperative that we increase the availability of mental health services Gae in Wisconsin as we Magnafici continue to address the underlying causes District 28 of such illnesses.

Representative I believe a regional facility is crucial for the continued improvement of mental healthcare in our area, and I look forward to working with my fellow legislators, law enforcement, and DHS representatives to find a solution that both Republicans and Democrats will support.

Northwest Wisconsin deserves more mental health resources. As the legislative session continues, I look forward to supporting these two initiatives along with others that will no doubt be proposed. If you have ideas on this topic that you’d like to share with me, I encourage you to reach out to me at rep. magnafici@legis.wisconsin.gov or at 608-267-2365

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Do you support climate change solutions?

Letter to the Editor: Twice in ten days in late July, heavy storms caused extensive damage across Wisconsin. Thousands of trees were downed, crops and buildings were damaged, and nearly half a million residents were without power. How did the victims’ friends and neighbors react?

They helped out. They worked together. Neighbors helping neighbors is nonpartisan.

We hear the words of gratitude, the vows to rebuild, and the pride in community, time and time again and it’s true! We are Barron strong, Chetek strong, Cumberland strong, Turtle Lake strong…unfortunately the list goes on and on. Communities are strong together. In a crisis, there is no talk of things that are dividing us as Americans.

But what if we worked together in that same spirit before these crises happened, to prevent these extreme weather events from becoming the norm, or worsening? We can also be

good neighbors by advocating for a real solution to the global climate crisis.

Today, most of us agree with the vast majority of climate scientists that climate change is contributing to the frequency and severity of these extreme weather events. There are currently 5 bills in congress advocating for some type of carbon pricing to harness the power of the free market to drive a climate solution. One of these bills, HR 763, also known as the “Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act” has nearly 60 cosponsors and bipartisan support. I live in the 7th Congressional district and my Representative, Sean Duffy, knows about this bill. Now he needs to know if you support a climate change solution. It’s easy to call, 202-225-3365, or email, https:// duffy.house.gov/, and it’s just one more way that you can be a good neighbor.

Bruce Keyzer Sarona, WI

Understanding Interest Rates Letter to the Editor: Federal Reserve (Fed) lowers the benchmark interest rate when the economy needs support, helping create market conditions that provide jobs, and to help prevent recessions. If interest rates are very low and recession hits, there’s limited opportunity for Federal Reserve to help the economy. That’s when Congress needs to help with projects or additional spending. Low interest rates help businesses and individuals obtain financing.

But it hurts those who rely on savings, especially the elderly.

To maintaining a healthy economy, Federal Reserve prefers rates between 2% and 5%. This range helps keep the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) between 2% and 3% annually, and natural unemployment between 4.5% and 5.5%. Companies worry once unemployment decline below 4.5% because there are not enough qualified people in their geographic area.

Ever since 1970 to present, more often, the benchmark interest rate had been around 3.25% to 6.5%. It ranged 8% to 20% to fight inflation in late 1973, 1974 and the 1980’s. When Obama became president January 2009 and the US was in the Greatest Recession since the Great Depression, interest rates were already at .25%. Rates were at 6% when Bush

inherited a strong economy from Clinton.

In 2015, Feds slowly increased interest rates each quarter, 3 months, as overall GDP was 1.6%, unemployment 4.6%, inflation 2.1%, and the economy had been steadily improving for several years. As Trump inherited a strong growing economy from Obama in 2017, interest rates continued to slowly increase to 2.25%.

Normally when times are good and unemployment is at a 50-year low, the Fed raises interest rates as a defense against inflation.

August 14, 2019 was the first time since the financial crisis that interest rates were lowered. It normally takes between 8 to 24 months for an administration’s policies to affect the economy and signs of boom or recession, just as companies and individuals don’t go bankrupt overnight. What possibly is the Federal Reserve telling us? Top 1% and Corporate massive Trump tax cuts didn’t work as Corporations didn’t invest enough back into the economy. Trump’s trade wars are having negative results, hurting many countries besides the US. Average workers’ income has not kept up with inflation since the 1980’s. Growing economic divide between rich and the rest hurts the economy.

Cheryl Moskal (previous area resident) Denver, CO

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Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. The following cases were heard:

City of Amery Christine I. Brown, 41, Amery, loud and unnecessary noise prohibited, $124.

Laura A. Bryan, 44, Amery, illegal pass of school bus reported, $250.

Abraham J. Dejong, 18, Red Wing, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Tanner M. Hayes, 26, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

William E. Jack, 40, Amery, unlawful U/Y turn, controlled intersection, $98.80.

Tanner M. Kuhl, 26, Amery, non registration of auto, $98.80; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Michael A. Macke, 28, Webster, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Adam W. Olson, 37, Amery, failure to yield right of way to pedestrian, bicyclist or electronic personal assisted mobility device.

Rebecca I. Olson, 39, Woodville, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Timothy A. Stoeklen, 19, Amery, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187.

Village of Clear Lake Daniel L. Becker, 24, Cameron, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Kenneth H. Bednarek, 20, Rice Lake, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Mary K. Bitz, 69, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Bryce J. Brooks, 20, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Michael D. Burg, 22, Maplewood, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Wendy R. Campion, 50, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Betty H. Faircloth, 23, Spooner, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Lori J. Friendshuh, 38, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Brian J. Friese, 43, Minnetonka, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Jonathan R. Harden, 25, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40.

Zachary C. Jankowski, 22, White Bear Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $218.50.

Pamela W. Keahna, 68, Tama, IA, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Traci L. Knickel, 41, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Laura L. Mitchell, 48, Clear Lake, possess drug paraphernalia, $376.

Chad R. Nelson, 43, Woodbury, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Andrew R. Ninke, 23, Deer Park, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operating after suspension, $124.

Helen M. Palmer, 21, Edina, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Kimberlee A. Quarders, 31, Comstock, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Scott D. Sauerer, 33, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Olivia P. Uhlmann, 20, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

City of Amery Juveniles 15 year old, Amery, ATV operation on roadway, $124.

Pleas of Not Guilty were entered by the following: Ashley Witt, operate while under the influence and hit and run-unattended vehicle, $1,111.

William McMahon, speeding (25-29 over), $174.40.

Three children removed from Centuria home following drug bust

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Four arrests were made after a controlled substance search was done at a Centuria home leading to the removal of three children.

Lisa Hicks, 56 and Jessica Hicks, 37, have been charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of neglecting a child. Jennifer Hicks, 34 and Andrew Nichols, 28, were charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine as well as the six charges placed upon the others.

According to the criminal complaint, a search warrant was executed for 400 Superior Avenue in Centuria, where Jennifer Hicks and Andrew Nichols

Lisa Hicks

Jessica Hicks

resided in the lower level and Lisa Hicks and Jessica Hicks resided on the main and second levels.

Upon contact of the main level, the investigator detected an overwhelming odor of burned marijuana.

He said Lisa and Jessica were on a couch with three minor children.

The complaint said Lisa is the mother of Jessica and Jennifer and the three minor children were her grandchildren that she often cares for.

The investigator made

Jennifer Hicks

AAndrew Nichols

contact with Nichols and Jennifer in the lower level. Nichols allegedly attempted to hide a camera case that contained one large bag and an additional small bag of meth, together weighing a total of 34 grams. Nichols had multiple items of meth and marijuana related paraphernalia on him.

A pipe tested positive for meth and a grinder tested positive for THC. Also located in the lower level were multiple bubble pipes, straws, a bag of pipe

scrapings, and a bag of pills needing to be identified. All items located were accessible to and within reach of all children present.

After speaking with other officers on the scene, Lisa Hicks and Jessica Hicks allegedly admitted to smoking marijuana just before law enforcement arriving to the main floor of the residence. In a search of bedrooms occupied by Lisa and Jessica, paraphernalia and THC were located.

Child Protective Services removed the three children from the home. If convicted on all charges, Lisa and Jessica are facing up to $50,000 in in fines and 10 years in prison. Nichols and Jennifer are facing up to $150,000 in fines and 35 years in prison.

Arrest made in attempted break-in at local church

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Chippewa Falls man has been charged with five crimes in connection with an incident that took place Aug. 5.

Antonio Newman, 24, is facing up to $43,000 in fines and 21 years in prison if convicted on all charges which include repeat offenses of attempted burglary, possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia as well as two repeat charges of bail jumping.

According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement was notified of subjects possibly attempting to gain entry into Elim Lutheran Church. A van was spotted between the south side of the church and a grain bin.

Upon arrival, a van was noticed heading eastbound from the parking

lot. A deputy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, which was driven by Newman and had a passenger.

At the same time, other deputies on the scene checked the building and located possible pry marks on the south door of the church.

In plain view in the vehicle Newman was driving, allegedly there were screwdrivers and an apparatus for smoking meth spotted.

A K9 partner Newman was deployed and he alerted on the passenger side of the vehicle. Meth was located in a cigarette box, as well as in the smoking apparatus described as a light bulb affixed to a hose. The meth from both weighed 1.362 grams.

In an interview, Newman denied attempting to gain entry to the church but allegedly admitted his DNA would be on multiple doors of the building. He said the reason it would be there is that he was trying to charge his phone using an outlet next to the door. A later inspection found no electrical outlets by the described door.

During the interview Newman also said the passenger never got out of the van while at the church.

He said the tools in the van were his, but said although he was aware there were drugs and paraphernalia in the car, they did not belong to him, nor did they belong to the passenger. He did allegedly admit to using meth in the days before the arrest.

Newman’s next court date is set for Sept. 6.

Attempting escape leads to more charges against Lieffring

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An attempted escape from the St. Croix County jail has two new charges placed against Brandon Lieffring, 37, the New Richmond man charged with the July death of a 39-year-old Dustin Kalland.

Lieffring has been charged with repeat attempting escape and criminal damage to property after an inmate alerted jail personnel of questionable activity taking place in Lieffring’s cell, according to the criminal complaint.

The complaint said during an inspection of Lieffring’s cell, it was discovered the grate from around the smoke detector was not secure and screws were missing from areas of

the cell. A toothbrush with a screw and metal piece from the smoke detector grate were found under the mattress, as well as dominoes and playing cards wedged between one of the bars and the window. The bar had a cut in it roughly 1/4 inch deep the full width of the bar.

Although multiple inmates relayed not wanting to be called Lieffring “snitches” and wanting to “stay out of it,” interviews with 10 inmates gave investigators information including loud banging noises were often heard coming from Lieffring’s cell, Lieffring had been seen “going

at his bars,” and Lieffring said he wanted to escape. It was also said Lieffring may have been getting advice relating to breaking out from an inmate who previously resided in his cell, but was not currently incarcerated.

Lieffring is in jail on felony charges of first-degree reckless homicide, homicide by use of a vehicle, fleeing an officer and knowingly operating while suspended causing death. He also was charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and five felony counts of bail jumping after a July incident where during pursuit, a stolen jeep driven by Lieffring allegedly struck and killed motorcyclist Kalland in Deer Park.

Lieffring’s next court appearance is set for Aug. 20.

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Tipster reporting impaired driver leads to drug related arrest

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Christopher Ronald Weiss, 46, New Richmond, has been charged with repeat methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession after an officer was dispatched to Amery Kwik trip August 7 for a possible impaired driver.

According to the criminal complaint, an officer located the vehicle described to law enforcement outside of Kwik Trip and found it to be registered to Weiss. Polk County dispatch informed the officer Weiss was on probation for drug related convictions and currently had an open felony case with a con-

dition that he not possess drugs or drug paraphernalia.

While inside the store, the officer allegedly noticed a man acting strangely, talking very fast and unable to stand still.

The officer made contact with the man and asked if the van parked outside belonged to him. The man responded Weiss that it did not and said it belonged to and was driven by Weiss, who was in the restroom.

The officer made contact

with Weiss in the restroom.

Allegedly Weiss kept putting his hands in his pockets and digging deeper and deeper. The officer advised Weiss to keep his hands out of his pockets.

During a check of Weiss’s pockets for weapons, the officer found what he believed was a pipe used for meth with white powdery substance inside that tested positive for meth.

Weiss was placed under arrest and while in the squad car, he began to bang his head against the side of the prisoner compartment and was moaning and rocking back and forth.

Weiss is facing up to $10,500 in fines and seven years in prison if convicted on both charges.

Almena woman charged with homicide after stabbing boyfriend

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Aug. 10 incident has led to the arrest of Melanie Kuula, 44, Almena, on charges of second-degree intentional homicide.

According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement found Brett M. Bents, 50, Almena deceased lying in a large pool of blood in the backyard of the home he shared with Kuula, after receiving a call from a man saying Kuula had come to his door as he was getting ready for work and that she

was full of blood and currently walking around the block.

Witnesses told police after the stabbing, they had heard Kuula say she had caught her boyfriend engaged in a sexual act with another woman in Kuula their apartment.

The complaint said police located a bent frying pan and the wooden handle from a kitchen spatula that were covered with

blood and what appeared to be soft tissue and a serrated kitchen knife, bent and with blood on it in the home.

The medical examiner found a single stab wound that perforated Bents’ heart, along with multiple blunt force traumas to his head and face, consistent with being struck with the frying pan and wooden handle, according to the complaint.

A cash bond of $25,000 was set in Barron County Circuit Court Aug. 14, and a preliminary hearing was set for October.

Hit and run leads to OWI 5 After colliding into a vehicle and continuing to drive, Wanda Burstad, 53, Amery, has been charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) for the fifth time as well as hit and run in connection with an Aug. 15 incident.

According to the criminal complaint, an officer was dispatched to the area of 750 Baker Street in Amery for a hit-and-run accident. The reporting party advised law enforcement a vehicle was traveling westbound when a car headed east crossed the centerline and collided with the westbound vehicle. The

suspect vehicle was described as a red Saturn with damage sustained from the collision.

An officer observed a vehicle matching the description; it was smoking and missing the front left tire. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver’s Burstad license identified her as Burstad.

When asked if she was involved in an accident, Burstad allegedly said she had hit

another vehicle at Amery McDonalds, got scared and left.

The officer said he was located about 3 feet away from Burstad and could smell moderate odor of intoxicants emitting from her person. Burstad said she did not drink any alcoholic beverages since the time of the accident. She said she had “four Michelob’s” and she was going home. A preliminary breath test produced a reading of 0.28.

If convicted on both charges, Burstad is facing up to $26,000 and 10 years, six months in prison.

Amery man dies in one vehicle crash

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Corey Allen Petersen, 23, Amery, was pronounced dead at the scene of a St. Croix County one vehicle crash August 17.

According to a release from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, around 2:59 p.m. their office was dispatched to a crash

in the 2300 block of Highway 46 in Cylon Township. A passerby noticed a vehicle down an embankment and contacted the County Emergency Communications Center.

Upon arrival, first responders and law enforcement located Petersen who had been ejected from a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Utility Vehicle. He

was not wearing a seatbelt.

This is the tenth traffic fatality recorded in St. Croix County for 2019. Assisting the Sheriff’s Office at the scene were Deer Park Fire/Rescue, New Richmond EMS and the St. Croix County Medical Examiner.

This incident remains under investigation.

Polk County arrest report Kevin John Renberg, 49, Siren, was arrested August 8 for OWI (2nd) and operating with prohibited alcohol content (2nd).

Antonio Lee Newman, 24, Clayton, was arrested August 5 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia, attempted burglary and felony bail jumping (x3).

Andrew L. Nichols, 28, Centuria, was arrested August 5 for possession of methamphetamine with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia, child neglect and possession of THC (2nd).

Jennifer M. Hicks, 34, Centuria, was arrested August 5 for possession of methamphetamine with intent, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and child neglect.

Lisa M. Hicks, 56, Centuria, was arrested August 5 for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and child neglect.

Jessica M. Hicks, 35, Centuria, was arrested August 5 for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and child neglect.

Davena Maria Rohan, 49, Frederic, was arrested August 6 for disorderly conduct with a domestic enhancer.

Christopher R. Weiss, 46, New Richmond, was arrested August 7 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping and a probation hold.

Shaleah Faye Reynolds, 31, Frederic, was arrested August 7 for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and a probation hold.

Alyssa Lee Pohl, 30, Balsam Lake, was arrested August 8 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dennis Donald Schuebel, 68, Amery, was arrested August 9 for bail jumping.

Bradley R. Rogers, 35, Luck, was arrested August 10 for disorderly conduct and misdemeanor battery.

Janice A. Fisher, 42, St. Croix Falls, was arrested August 7 for a probation hold.

Patrick Paul Costanzo, 60, South St. Paul, MN, was arrested August 8 for a Polk County failure to appear warrant and several other warrants.

Miles Clifton Walls, 32, Somerset, was arrested August 8 for a Taylor County warrant.

Fred James Wade, 76, Amery, was arrested August 10 for a probation hold.

Amery Police Report 08/09/19-08/15/19 08/09/19, 01:21 a.m., Assist EMS 08/09/19, 08:15 a.m., Suspicious activity 08/09/19, 09:13 a.m., Suspicious activity 08/09/19, 09:26 a.m., Disturbance 08/09/19, 04:19 p.m., Fraud report 08/09/19, 05:35 p.m., Identity theft report 08/09/19, 06:59 p.m., Assist other agency 08/09/19, 10:10 p.m., Disturbance 08/10/19, 01:45 a.m., Disturbance 08/10/19, 03:03 a.m., Report of counterfeit $10 bill at business 08/10/19, 10:39 a.m., Assist in civil matter 08/10/19, 12:10 p.m., Assist other agency 08/10/19, 02:08 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 08/10/19, 04:18 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 08/10/19, 06:34 p.m., Suspicious activity 08/10/19, 09:31 p.m., Disturbance 08/10/19, 11:21 p.m., Assist other agency 08/11/19, 12:30 p.m., Animal control call 08/11/19, 05:31 p.m., Theft report 08/11/19, 05:46 p.m., Suspicious activity 08/11/19, 08:03 p.m., Juvenile call 08/12/19, 03:17 p.m., Keep

the peace child exchange 08/12/19, 04:20 p.m., Harassment 08/13/19, 03:40 a.m., Assist EMS 08/13/19, 06:25 a.m., Assist in civil matter 08/13/19, 10:25 a.m., Motor vehicle accident 08/13/19, 12:53 p.m., Mental health call 08/13/19, 02:39 p.m., Welfare check 08/13/19, 04:15 p.m., Assist other agency 08/13/19, 06:29 p.m., Mental health call 08/14/19, 06:44 a.m., Mental health call 08/14/19, 12:45 p.m., 911 hang up 08/14/19, 02:30 p.m., Welfare check 08/14/19, 05:59 p.m., Animal control call 08/14/19, 09:01 p.m., Dog bite report 08/14/19, 10 p.m., Vehicle lockout 08/15/19, 12:57 a.m., Mental health call 08/15/19, 07:53 a.m., Motor vehicle accident 08/15/19, 09:36 a.m., Motor vehicle accident 08/15/19, 10:25 a.m., Mental health call 08/15/19. 04:47 p.m., Vehicle lockout 08/15/19, 11:11 p.m., Suspicious activity

ARRESTS: Wanda Burstad, 53 of Amery. OWI 5th, Hit and Run

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News from May 21, 1908

Amery Grid Mentor

New Quarters

The University of Minnesota graduate and an acquaintance of Paul Bengston has been named head coach for football and basketball at Amery High School. David Myers, 24, formerly of Dodge Center, Minn., will assume his new duties on August 11.

Before coming to Amery, Myers taught for one year at Hampton, Iowa, where he was coach of junior varsity football.

A student of the “split T,” he will install that system in Amery for the first time. The offense will also use a split line.

Myers stressed that the system would not be difficult for the students to learn and that they would stick to basic plays for the first part of the season.

While at the University of Minnesota he lettered two years in football. In his high school days, he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. It is not known at this time if he will coach track or baseball in the spring.

“We sure love the lakes,” added Mrs. Myers when asked about her impressions of Amery. She is originally from Two Harbors, Minn., and is a graduate nurse. For the past year she has been working at the internationally known University hospital.

The Amery Electric Company recently moved their telephone switchboard to the new quarters in the second story of their building. Everything is new and up-to-date and when everything gets to going we can expect even more efficient service than heretofore.

110 Years Ago August 10, 1909 Ole Solum Buys Auto Ole B. Solum claims the honor of being the first farmer in Polk County to own an automobile. His car is an up-to-date Ford touring car purchased of J. G. Burman and with Benard Solum at the wheel takes the road like a duck to water.

Mr. Solum believes that with this years crops the farmer is the man to ride the benzine buggy. The farmers can ride in their chaises and the merchant shall walk.

A Lucky Escape L. E. Erickson, who lives south of Amery, drove into town Tuesday afternoon accompanied by Ole Jurstrom’s little boy, of Minneapolis, who is visiting at the Erickson home. They remained until after supper before starting for home and after making a start the little fellow decided to ride home with Oscar Erickson who had come in with a load of oats during the evening.

The team is Yesterday’s high-spirited News and being Diane Stangl anxious to get home pulled considerable upon the bits. One of the snaps on the lines broke and the team became unmanageable. As soon as Mr. Erickson realized that he could not hold them, seized the boy and with the intention of saving him from injury, threw him from the wagon and jumped out himself.

The boy struck his head upon a rock and was quite badly cut, but is improving nicely at present and no serious results are anticipated.

The team ran a mile or so and got down, but aside from a few scratches was unhurt. Mr. Erickson sustained no serious injury and congratulates himself upon the fact that no one was more badly injured and that the team came through the fracas alive.

100 Years Ago August 21, 1919 Polk Co. Fair Notes Many improvements are being made at the Polk County Fair grounds in preparation of the biggest county fair in northern Wisconsin, which includes a new judges stand, new platform for free shows, ticket office and other minor changes. The track is in good condition and will be first class by September

Fall Festival Royalty Back in 1959 these lovely ladies were chosen to be Fall Festival Royalty. From left are: attendants, Judy Christenson, Beverly Bance, 1958 Fall Festival Queen, Diane Evans, and 1959 Queen Joyce Swenson.

10th, the opening day.

Don’t forget that Friday is “Fighter’s Day” and all the boys who were in Uncle Sam’s play during the war will be admitted free of charge. The Fair Society extends an invitation to them all. Make it a real “homecoming.”

Local News Come and get cool at our Soda Fountain. Danielson Drug.

P. C. Amundson showed the finest catch of trout of the season last Friday afternoon. He caught them near Amery and had 21 of the finest specimens as you would ever wish to see.

Two of the trout weighed over 3 pounds and were of the genuine speckled variety.

Lost – A straw suitcase. A boy is reported to have picked it up at A. Peterson’s corner and put it in his buggy. A liberal reward will be given to the person who returns the suitcase to F. B. Andreen.

The Soo Line is having a new water tank erected just west of the coal sheds.

Soldiers Returning Mrs. Guy Johnson received a telegram the first of the week that her husband had arrived at Camp Merritt after serving in Germany and France for twelve months. He expects to be given his discharge and be on his way home in a few days.

Ira Moody, one of Amery’s representatives in the Great War and a member of the fighting Marines arrived home a week ago having received his honorable discharge. After a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Moody, he left for St. Paul where he intends to re-enlist as he believes Uncle Sam still has serious need of troops to settle the Mexican and other present troubles.

Howard Daniels of the Marine Corps who fought at Chateau Therry returned to his home in Alden last week and in company with his father, Henry Daniels, called on friends here Saturday. He was with the first Marine contingent to go to France and saw service on all the famous fronts, but miraculously came out without a scratch.

95 Years Ago August 21, 1924 2,160,000 Cans of Peas Packed The Lakeside Packing Co. completed their season’s pack of peas last Monday night, bringing to a close one of the most successful runs in its history in this city.

The season has been exceptionally favorable for the production of the very best quality of peas as well as producing an excellent yield.

Ninety thousand cases, or 2,160,000 cans of peas have been canned and while 10 carloads have been shipped before the pack was closed, the warehouse, can loft, Northern Supply hay house and Equity warehouse are still filled and will be labeled for later shipment.

Wm. Kline Injured While clearing underbrush on the P. T. Peterson farm last Monday, Wm. Kline cut a deep gash in his left heel, severing an artery.

85 Years Ago August 30, 1934 Injured With Scythe Stanley Peterson, son of Axel Peterson of Range, narrowly escaped what might have been a fatal injury August 21st when a scythe was run through his neck.

He and his brother were playing in the yard when the brother accidentally lost control of the scythe and the blade ran through Stanley’s neck.

He was brought to Amery Hospital and after treatment was able to return to his home the next day.

70 Years Ago August 18, 1949 Just Can’t Leave Anything Alone Suitable adjectives are not permissible to adequately describe the individuals responsible for stealing the showerheads from the new bathing houses.

Just actions such as these hinder community progress in the recreational field.

Anyone with knowledge concerning this thief is asked

to contact Art Phillipson.

Erwin Danielson to Manage Store Here Monday, August 21 will mark the return of a Danielson to the management of the Danielson Drug Company in Amery according to announcement made this week.

At that time Erwin Danielson, son of the late C. O. Danielson who opened the store in 1903, will begin managing the unit. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and recently passed his Wisconsin pharmaceutical examination.

H. T. Hansen, better known to most persons as simply “Hans,” will bring down the curtain on over 20 years of managing the store. Twenty years ago in May, Hans arrived on the scene and has been actively engaged in managing it ever since.

65 Years Ago August 19, 1954 Calling Bids For New Grocery Store O. F. And Norval (Stub) Anderson are now in the process of securing bids on their proposed new supermarket.

Calling for an all-modern structure 50x125 feet, the specifications are now in the hands of contractors.

The proposed building site is just east of the present Dairy Queen store, also owned and operated by the Andersons.

Yeggs Burglarize Store Between $800 and $900 worth of merchandise and a little cash were rifled from the Williams Store at Range some time Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

Entering through the rear door, the culprits apparently smoke heavily for they took about 50 cartons of cigarettes (They don’t believe those cancer stories!) along with jewelry items, films and watches. They left several boxes of cigars untouched. Four Christmas dolls and a TV lamp were also taken.

60 Years Ago August 6, 1959 “Split T” Advocate Named

45 Years Ago August 29, 1974 Fall Festival Shapes Up Amery’s 26th annual Fall Festival will begin on Friday evening, Sept. 13, with square and teenage dances.

The festival moves into high gear on Saturday with an assortment of entertainment designed for the entire family.

Biggest attraction again will be the GIGANTIC parade featuring scores of musical entries, floats and visiting queens besides some 20 local young ladies vying for the right to represent the community during the coming year.

Sandwiched between these events will be a water fight between visiting firemen, a women’s softball tournament, a community art show, and a demolition derby. Produce, agriculture and crafts will again be major attractions.

Added to the list of entertainment is a horse show on Sunday and a Boy Scout sponsored bicycle race.

40 Years Ago August 28, 1979 Enrollment Drops 52 at Amery Schools School Enrollment dipped below the 1,700 mark, according to information released by Supt. Ray Norsted this week.

The number of pupils attending Amery schools was pegged at 1,693 compared to 1,749 last year – a decline of 52 pupils.

Norsted said he projected school enrollments this year of 1,703. However, more students than anticipated dropped out of the junior and senior classes.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, August 21: 11:30 am Family Table Meal.

Thursday, August 22: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management.

Friday, August 23: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, August 25: 10 am Worship/Blessing of the Backpacks/ Back to School Party; 11:15 am Missions & Social Concerns Meeting.

Monday, August 26: 9:30 am Senior Dining; 7 pm Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, August 27: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Open; 10 am Bible Study.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org.

Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 am 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, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 am Worship.

Wednesday: 5:30 pm Meal for all; 6 pm Church school.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, August 21: 9 am Trinity Quilting; 1-4 pm Pastor Lori and Jim at Nursing Homes; 6:30 pm Confirmation Families at Little Falls.

Thursday, August 22: 9 am Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, August 25: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.

Monday, August 26: Newsletter articles due to office.

Tuesday, August 27: 9 am Parish Staff at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:30 am Sunday school.

Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, August 25: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Monday, August 26: 9 am Labyrinth Maintenance.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 am Prayer Meeting; 9 am Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service.

Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details.

Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 pm every Wednesday.

EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday school; 10:35 am Worship; 6 pm Sunday evening.

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm J.A.M. (Jesus & Me).

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor

Sunday: 9 am Sunday school; 9:45 am Worship; 10:45 am Fellowship.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, August 21: Hi League.

Thursday, August 22: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon.

Sunday, August 25: 9 am Worship.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Tuesday, August 20-Thursday, August 22: Pastor’s Vacation.

Sunday, August 25: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship.

Monday, August 26: 10 am and 7 pm Bible Marathon Class.

Tuesday, August 27: 9 am Quilting; 1 pm Prayer Shawl Meeting.

FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 11 am Worship.

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Sunday school; 11 am Worship.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580, serving@georgetownlutheran.net, Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 am Sunday school; 10:30 am Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net, 715-541-2955, Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 am Divine Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor

Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! No Sunday School during the summer.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night (Except June 12 & July 10) Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer!

Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center).

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, August 21: 9 am Trinity Quilting; 1-4 pm Pastor Lori and Jim at Nursing Homes; 6:30 pm Confirmation Families at Little Falls.

Thursday, August 22: 9 am Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, August 25: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.

Monday, August 26: Newsletter articles due to office.

Tuesday, August 27: 9 am Parish Staff at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available.

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

Weekly Local Home Groups MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 am Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 am Sunday worship service; 7:30 am Sunday evening service.

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 am Fellowship; 11 am Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 am Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

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Forgive Them, They Know Not What They Do “Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.”

Luke 11:4 NIV

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ne of the last things that Jesus did before dying was to ask God to forgive those who were torturing him. It should be remembered that he was flogged, crowned with thorns, and made to carry his cross to the crucifixion site. And there, after having nails driven through his hands and feet and hung up to die, Jesus says “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34 NIV) Notice that Jesus is praying for his tormentors, and he isn’t personally saying that he forgives them, but asking God the father to forgive them. At this point in his suffering, the human side of Jesus may have been unable to forgive them, and all he can do is pray for their forgiveness. We do well to recall these words when we are wronged, and to give our tormentors the benefit of the doubt. They may not be intentionally

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harming us, and even if they are, they may not realize the harm they are doing to their own souls by sinning. And finally, we should offer up this prayer to God to forgive them, as we hope that God will likewise forgive us.

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided.

Wednesday Night Prayer.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, August 21: 12 pm TableTalkMen; 1:30 pm Special Friends Worship; 5 pm Back to School Bash; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer.

Thursday, August 22: 8:30 am Bible Study; 7 pm Lyme Education.

Sunday, August 25: 9:15 am Worship at Wapo.

Tuesday, August 27: 8:30 am Bible Study; 1 pm Quilting.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10 am Worship, Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service.

Wednesday: 6-7:30 pm Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, August 25: 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Fellowship; Grandparents’ Day Celebration after Service.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:15 am Fellowship Time.

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 pm Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also held throughout the week.

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola Sunday: 9:15 am Sunday school; 10:15 am Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 am.

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 am Wednesday.

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, August 21: 9 am Mass.

Friday, August 23: 9 am Communion Service.

Saturday, August 24: 4 pm Mass.

Sunday, August 25: 10:30 am Outdoor Mass at Michael Park-Backpack/Key Blessing, JC Rock Band, FF Registration, Food, Games.

Tuesday, August 27: 9 am Communion Service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, August 23-Saturday, August 24: Pastor’s Day Off. Friday, August 23: Paul Oman Program at St. Paul’s (5-6:30 pm Dinner; 7 pm Program) Sunday, August 25: 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, August 23-Saturday, August 24: Pastor’s Day Off. Friday, August 23: Paul Oman Program at St. Paul’s (5-6:30 pm Dinner; 7 pm Program) Sunday, August 25: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: 10-11 am Sacrament Meeting; 11:10-Noon Priesthood, Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, August 21: 9 am Trinity Quilting; 1-4 pm Pastor Lori and Jim at Nursing Homes; 6:30 pm Confirmation Families at Little Falls.

Thursday, August 22: 9 am Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, August 25: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.

Monday, August 26: Newsletter articles due to office.

Tuesday, August 27: 9 am Parish Staff at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com.

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Sunday, August 25: 9 am Youth Worship Team; 10 am Worship Service; 1 pm Young Adult Study.

Tuesday, August 27: 8 am Prayer Time.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 am Worship with Sunday School.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 am Worship with Sunday School.

Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www. westimmanuel.org Wednesday, August 21: 9 am Good Enough Construction Crew.

Sunday, August 25: 9 am Outdoor Worship with the Camp Dawgs; 10 am Coffee Fellowship.

WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 am Worship.

Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

Anna E. VanDeBruggen Anna E. VanDeBruggen, 83, of Amery died on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Amery Memory Care.

For further information and to sign on line guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Delbert Miller Delbert Miller, 90, of Amery died on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. For further information and to sign on line guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Ben Gaetz Ben Gaetz, 54, of Amery died on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his home in Amery.

For further information and to sign on line guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Life expectancy drops in Wisconsin due to alcohol, drugs

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Life expectancy in Wisconsin has dropped for two years in a row fueled by increased deaths from alcohol abuse and opioids, a report released Monday from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum found.

The group found that increased mortality among black people was also pushing Wisconsin’s rate down.

The state’s overall rate mirrors a slight downward trend nationally.

Those increased deaths “overshadow other trends, enabled by medical progress in treatment of heart disease, stroke and other areas, that otherwise would be lengthening life expectancy,” the report said.

The national decrease in life expectancy is the first since between 1915 and 1918, a period that included World War I and a global influenza epidemic. The current epidemic is drug and alcohol abuse, the report said.

Drug and alcohol deaths in Wisconsin have more than tripled since 1999, increasing from 593 that year to 1,985 in 2017. The state’s drug death rate has more than quadrupled since 1999. Opioid deaths increased from 65 in 1999 to 901 in 2017.

Wisconsin’s alcohol-related death rate rose more quickly than the national average from 1999 to 2017. In Wisconsin, the rate was 13.5 deaths per 100,000 in 2017 compared with 11 per 100,000 nationally. Wisconsin’s alcohol-related death rate was more than double in 2017 what it was in 1999 — increasing from 356 deaths to 780. Wisconsin’s alcohol death rate increased by 101.5% in that span, which is above the national rate increase of 57%.

Also, the death rate for black people in Wisconsin

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increased by 24% between 1999 and 2017. Nationwide it dropped nearly 6% over that time. Wisconsin’s opioid death rate for black people in 2017 was nearly double the national average.

The problem was particularly acute in Milwaukee County, where the opioid death rate for all races was more than twice the statewide rate between 2013 and 2017.

The life expectancy for a baby born in Wisconsin from 2015 to 2017, the most recent data available, was 80 years. That is down from 80.1 between 2014 and 2016 and 80.2 between 2013 and 2015.

“Though slight, these consecutive decreases buck a longstanding trend and may reflect the deeper impact of several troubling issues facing the state,” the Wisconsin Policy Forum said.

The good news for Wisconsin is that overall life expectancy appears to outpace the national average of 78.6 years, although direct comparisons aren’t possible due to differences in methodology.

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Mass starting at 10:30 a.m.

Sweet Corn Fest 11:30 a.m.

Celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy of St. Joseph Catholic Church Assisted by Deacon Larry Amell

Pulled Pork • Sweet Corn • Beans Beverages • Dessert FREE WILL DONATION Proceeds used to support our youth, parish activities and community projects

Back to school blessing of backpacks and car keys!

JC Rock Members: Amy Jo Most, Tom Pechacek, Trudy Vien, Bruce Fielder, Patty Most

Faith formation student registration Games/Youth Activities

Music for your enjoyment

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. (George Santayana- Philosopher) Carolyn C l Lumsden L d 715-483-9738

This casserole is said to have been John Wayne’s favorite. Whether or not, it may become a favorite of many.

JOHN WAYNE CASSEROLE Mix according to directions on package to make a soft dough: 2 c. baking mix (your own or like Bisquick) Pat the dough and up the sides into a 9x13” greased/ sprayed baking pan.

Brown in skillet until done: 2 pounds ground beef Add an combine with the beef: 1 pkg.(1.2 oz.) taco seasoning with the water designated on pkg.

Combine in bowl: 4 oz. sour cream 4 oz. mayonnaise 4 oz. shredded cheese 1/2 of a sliced onion Sauté until almost tender: rest of the onion 1 green Bell pepper, seeded and sliced Put on top of the biscuit mix in this order: ground beef mixture 2 tomatoes, sliced sautéed green peppers and onion 1 jar/can (4 oz.) sliced jalapeno peppers, drained the sour cream mixture 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese Bake at 325˚ for 30-40 minutes or until the dough is lightly browned.

Dragonfly Gardens

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER PIE

1 mile S. of Amery on Hwy 46

You will need 2 graham cracker crusts for this recipe.

Beat together: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 c. powdered sugar Mix in: 1 c. peanut butter 1 c. milk Beat until smooth.

Fold in: 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Spoon into the two pie crusts. Cover and freeze until firm.

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GARDEN FRESH SALSA Combine in bowl: 1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped, about 1 c.

1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, about 3/4 c.

1/2 c. finely chopped unpeeled cucumber 1/4 c. finely chopped radishes or red onion (or some of each) 3 T. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 T. lime juice 1-1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and finely chopped Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Recipe makes enough to serve 6-8.

Tips: When roasting meats, rotate the pan often to brown evenly.

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This salad is easy and tasty to serve.

TOMATO SALAD Combine with whisk for the dressing: 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 T. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp pepper For the salad, put into large bowl and toss together: 5 tomatoes, (seeded), sliced or cut into wedges (assorted or your choice) 1 c. small grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 c. thinly sliced sweet onion 2 T. chopped fresh basil leaves 2 T. chopped fresh Italian parsley (flat leaf) 2 T. chopped fresh oregano leaves Add the dressing and drizzle over the mixture.

Hint: If you wish, you can arrange the tomatoes, onions onto a plate and sprinkle with the freshly chopped herbs, then drizzle with the dressing. Serves 6-8.

This meal is made in your skillet. You will need cooked rice so this is perfect for leftover rice. You’ll have a meal in just a few minutes.

CHUCK WAGON SKILLET In large skillet over medium heat, or until hot and add: 1 T. oil Add and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned, then drain: 1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2” pieces Stir in: 3 c. cooked rice 1 can (16 oz.) red kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 c. hickory-smoked BBQ sauce Cover and heat on medium for about 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serves 4-6.

This is a no-bake peanut butter for peanut butter lovers. Make this ahead so it can be frozen.

When making a smoothie, put in the liquid first and then add the rest, then process.

When cooking rice, do not lift the lid of the pan.

Cook required time and then fluff rice with a fork.

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Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Amery Area Public Library! A big congratulations to all who completed the reading program and earned their free book! And extra congrats to those lucky raffle prize winners. Our prize drawings are finished, but kids & teens are still welcome to turn in reading logs and bingo sheets for halfway prizes and/or their free book until Saturday, August 24th.

Thank you to this year’s Youth & Teen Reading Program Sponsors!

Friends of the Amery Area Public Library, Dynatronix/Process Technology, Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, Subway, HealthPartners PowerUp, Outside-In Gift Shop, Amery Woman’s Club, McDonald’s, Ellie’s Ice Cream, School District of Amery.

Fall storytime will start Wednesday, Sept 25th at 10:30 am.

Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Dropin program; no registration.

Teen Tuesdays: (4:00 pm) 1st Tuesday, monthly.

Grades 6-12. September 3rd: School Supply Redux.

Decorate your school supplies with duct tape, washi tape, or permanent markers. Please bring your own school supplies to decorate (binder, folder, pencils, etc.). We will provide the decorating materials and a small selection of school supplies (while supplies last). Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/teens Art Club for Kids: (4:00 pm) 2nd Monday, monthly.

Grades 4K-2. Create some cool art in this club just for kids! September 9th: Create some colorful fall art. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Art Remix: (4:00 pm) 2nd Tuesday, monthly. Grades 3-5. An art program just for tweens in grades 3-5! September 10th: Watercolor resist paintings. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Junior Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month, starting September. Grades 2-3. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack.

Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you don’t need to place your own hold). Read the book prior to book club and come ready to discuss it. September 30th: The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Drive-In Movie: (5:00 pm) Thursday, Oct 3. Ages 4+.

Decorate a cardboard car, then park it to watch a movie on our big screen. Hot dog, snack, and drink provided. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month, starting October. Grades 3-5. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack.

Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you don’t need to place your own hold). Read the book prior to book club and come ready to discuss it. October 28th: The Shadows (The Books of Elsewhere, 1) by Jac-

queline West. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Baby Book Bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Ukulele Circle: Saturday August 17th at 9 am. Join the Amery Ukulele Club in a fun sing and playalong! All are welcome, from total beginner to seasoned pro! Sheet music provided and a few ukuleles will be available to borrow. FREE, no registration required.

Books & Brews: Thursday, September 5th @ 6 PM, at Amery Ale Works We will be discussing Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. Join us for a lively discussion and pick up next month’s book, too!

Third Thursday: Fall Mason Jars with the Cricut- Thursday, September 19th, 5:30 PM-7 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. This month we’re decorating mason jar lanterns with designs using the library’s new Cricut machine! FREE class but register on our website, please.

Digital Estate Planning with Barb Krueger: Thursday, September 26th at 5:30 PM. This program addresses being aware of the many places where you have information that others may need access to if you become ill, incapacitated and unable to manage your affairs or when you die. It runs approximately an hour long with time for Q & A. FREE class, no registration required.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for August is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, September 4th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, September 7th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary. org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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In an article on Bustle.com written by Kristine Fellizar about what men and women can’t live without; the top three on the list for women was their toothbrush, their bed and shampoo. For men, their top three were television, their partner and their bed. So, this got me thinking, what are three things you can’t go without? For me it is my morning tea, my family and my pillow! Often times it can be hard to pick just three though! Funny in this article phones or other technology (besides television) didn’t even make the top ten!

• Are you looking for a place to host your holiday party for work or family?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates.

• Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you!

• Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us!

• Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are 25 cents a card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety!

• Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes?

Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7:30am-4pm M-Th & 7:30am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

• We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long.

• Monday August 12th Bridge winners are Bonnie Timm in first, and Jan Vickney placed second • Tuesday August 13th Pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Carl Johnson placed second, Mary Fisher took third, Carl Johnson placed fourth and Dean Elken with the consolation prize.

• Wednesday August 14th Bridge winners are Steve Berestka in first, and Sydney Lund placed second, Elsie Rivard took third.

• Thursday August 15th Pool winners were Dean Elken in first, Al Frank took second, Gary Snelling placed third, Gene Pribnow took fourth and Loren Bavin with the consolation prize.

Congratulations to all!

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Moon Lake Threshing Bee

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The driver of this old time tractor gets it cranked up to harvest wheat.

Spectators enjoyed looking at the various pieces of antique farm equipment that was on display at the Moon Lake Treshing Bee .

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The saw mill was in full swing during the 35th annual Threshing Bee held at Moon Lake.

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Youngsters enjoyed barrel train rides during the Threshing Bee.

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Buggy rides were enjoyed by many who wanted to get off of their feet for a bit.

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Music on the River

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GB Leighton was music to the ears of attendees at August’s Music on the River.

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Nici Peper’s soothing sounds pleased Friday evening’s crowd.

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Amery Fire Department’s Nott truck was on display with a description of how people can help save Engine 1.

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The music’s beat kept dancers on their feet all night long.

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It was a beautiful evening for dancing as the sun went down.

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Miss Amery/Miss Congeniality Hailey Clausen, Third Princess McKenzie Mike and Fourth Princess Bailey Johnson collect donations for Amery’s popular summer series, Music on the River.

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Tom Benson, Tom Van Someren and Matt Johnson fling t-shirts towards the crowd.

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This unique truck was a popular stop for classic car show attendees.

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People enjoyed all of the different vehicles at the classic car show.

Friday’s Music on the River marked one of the last pieces of summer before students head back to school, so they made sure to enjoy themselves.

2019 Clean Sweep Friday, August 23: 2-6:00 p.m.

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Closing the cabin, but want to take a piece of the lake with you?

Paul Oman Fine Art Exhibit & Sale NEW Original Paintings Lake Scenes of Wapo, Bear Trap, Upper Midwest Watercolors, Acrylics, Oils, mantle to mini sizes

Saturday, August 24 • 8-3:30 Paul Oman Fine Art Studios/Gallery 1001 20th Ave Deer Park, WI 54007 Silent bid display Only a 7 minute drive from Wapo www.paulomanwneart.com 715-790-2029

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Amery martial artists compete in AKF’s largest ever summer tournament

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery brought a strong crop of eight competitors to the American Kyuki-Do Federation’s annual Summer Tournament of Champions on Aug. 18 at the Lunda Community Center in Black River Falls. For five of those competitors, it was their first-ever martial arts tournament. And for those with previous experience, it showed at the federation’s largest-ever northern tournament that included 164 competitors from 17 academies - mainly from across Wisconsin and Illinois.

Parker Hart, age 9, of Amery competed in his fourth AKF summer tournament, and found it full of surprises as a blue stripe (belt rank).

“It was the first time I’ve ever gotten first place in open hand forms, and I got kicked in the nose,” Parker said.

That kick to the nose came in the second round of the sparring championship match - of which Parker is a two-time defending champion. After making quick work of his first opponent, Parker found himself in unfamiliar territory, playing catch-up the entire gold medal match against an opponent who outranked him by a belt.

Trailing 4-2 with 1:20 left in the match, Parker, charged in towards his opponent and ducked down as he chambered for a roundhouse kick. At the same time, his opponent had the same idea and planted a roundhouse of his own squarely into the bridge of Parker’s nose.

While the kick was not valid for points, it did stun Parker a bit.

“I cried for a while, planned something out and came back fine... except for a bruise,” Parker said.

Five seconds after the injury timeout, Parker worked his way in for a score-tying head kick, which ended up sending the match into sudden death overtime.

In the first 10 seconds of the

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Parker Hart, age 9, wins his first-ever open hand form title at the 2019 American Kyuki-Do Federation Summer Tournament of Champions in Black River Falls on Saturday.

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Raul Saros performs a high section block with his bo staff while competing in weapons forms.

overtime period, he fended off three kicks and countered with one of his own before his opponent slipped a flying front kick under Parker’s outstretched blocking arms for the

game-ending point.

When asked what he learned from his first sparring loss, Parker joked, “Don’t duck into a kick,” but added, “When you get kicked down, you might want

to get back up cause you want to score another point which I did. Just because I get kicked in the nose doesn’t mean I need to be afraid of it. Apparently he has trained a lot more this year than I did. “ And knowing that he could take a kick like that and keep going “felt pretty awesome,” Parker said. “I think I’m going to keep going to the tournaments and keep sparring because it’s one of my favorites.”

In addition to placing first place in open hand forms and second place finish in sparring, Parker also added a bronze medal to his collection in weapons forms competition in which he choreographed his own routine using a bo staff.

Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery assistant instructor Derek Nelson also competed in open hand forms as a third degree black belt and overcame a rolled ankle in the middle of the form to place second.

Competing in her second career tournament was red belt Crystal Fougner who made a

full day of it, trying her hand at open hand forms, weapons forms, board breaking and sparring.

Blue stripe belt Raul Saros, of Luck, placed fourth in each of his four events - open hand forms, weapons forms, sparring and grappling - in his first-ever tournament experience.

Raul said that overall the tournament was fun and now he knows what to expect for his next tournament, along with where he needs improvement.

Also competing for the first time from the Amery academy were Emma Johnson (black stripe belt), Joshua Forsblade (green belt), Catie McElrath (yellow belt) and Lars McElrath (yellow belt).

“Things went very well,” said Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery Head Instructor Tammy Jo Turcotte. “We had many new black belts from throughout the federation helping judge for the first time. The crowd/ family support was amazing to see/hear.”

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Kinship Annual fishing event When Kinship was contacted and told the Annual Fishing night with the Balsam Lake Bassmasters wouldn’t happen this year because the club had dissolved, disappointment was quickly replaced with resolve. An activity this good couldn’t just go away, so staff got busy figuring out how to make this annual event continue. To our good fortune, two men who had been a mainstay at the fishing events also felt that way and contacted us about what they could do to keep this event going. With the combined efforts of these two men, a little bit from the Kinship office, two ladies to help serve supper and thirteen fabulous boaters who volunteered an evening of their time, Kinship hosted its annual fishing event. On Tuesday, August 6, Kinship matches gathered for a beautiful and fun evening on Half Moon Lake.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Cats are adopted everyday from shelters across the country. A common request from a potential adopter is “I want a lap cat.” They have a dream of cuddling on the couch with their new best friend but are drawn to the cute kitten, packed with antics of mayhem, in hopes that they will one day become a “Lap Cat.” Mikel Delgado, Ph.D., and CCBC at Feline Minds says “One of the surest ways to get a lap cat is to adopt an affectionate adult cat. By going to a shelter, you can observe which cats are more receptive to affection and which cats get in your lap!”

Three domestic feline females at Arnell Humane Society are Lap Cats in waiting. Jane and Pickles have been waiting for new homes for two months and Diane has been waiting for three months. Certainly there is a home out there looking for the highly coveted, affectionate, Lap Cat. Their adoption fees have been reduced 50%; Pickles and Diane are $25, Jane is $50. Adopt your Lap Cat today!

Jane is a ten month old soft Buff Tabby with white mittens and a bib. She has a quiet presence that sparks with outright playfulness when the mood strikes. She has a gentle, unassuming soul, grateful for kindnesses offered

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to her. She enjoys time in your lap and being held.

Jane is also very playful. (A video of her play style is available on our web site in her pet description.) She loves playing with other cats, chasing and hiding from them, then jumping out saying, "BOO!" Jane will do well in most any household. Small children might be too much for her but her gentle, playful nature would enjoy children seven years and older.

Pickles is a two year old beautiful Ticked Tabby with orange highlights and tiny white mittens. Pickles is very affectionate. She loves being in your lap for cuddling, petting and a good head scratch. Pickles has a lackadaisical approach to play. She likes to browse her options and choose the most appealing, a catnip mouse, a plastic bottle cap or the shoestring on your shoe. She isn’t inclined to join in kitten play but she is A-Okay with other cats and friendly

Area wrestlers named to Wisconsin Wrestling Academic All-State Honors Teams

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Wisconsin Wrestling Online in coordination with the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association has named their second Academic All-State Wrestling Honors list. Wrestlers with a combination of high academic and wrestling achievement have been recognized.

Clear Lake Warrior Shane Larson was selected to the Sophomore Class of 2021 1st Team.

Amery Warriors Robert Beese, Mason Tylee and Kale Hopke were named to the Freshman Class of 2022 2nd Team.

Honorable Mentions

Shane Larson

went out to Mike Smith of Amery and Clear Lake’s Korey Catts and Ivan Ruble.

High school head coaches submitted nominations. Criteria for Academic All-State Honor recognition was as follows: Student/athlete wrestlers were considered in two groups, Senior/

Junior and Sophomore/ Freshmen.

A nominee had to be in good standing within their high school and possess good academic and wrestling achievement.

A wrestler had to accomplish a minimum academic record of a 3.00 cumulative gradepoint average on a 4.0 scale over their entire high school career (unweighted GPA, 4.0 maximum) and A wrestler must have won at least 60 percent of their 2018-2019 varsity season matches and have wrestled a minimum of 10 varsity matches in the 2018-2019 season.

dogs. Pickles will move into your home seamlessly.

Diane is a two year old, Orange Tabby with white mittens and a bib. Diane has been featured in our weekly “Pet of the Week” column previously and remains hopeful that this is her week. Her Lap Cat skills are immediately evident when you come to visit. Diane is okay with other cats but prefers to do her own thing. She isn’t sure about dogs and would do best with a slow introduction. In her previous home, Diane lived with children ages five months and three years.

In addition to our Lap Cat Sale, Arnell is offering plastic and wire pet kennels at greatly reduced pricing.

With storage space at a premium, we need to find homes for an abundance of quality pet carriers and crates. All of our kennels have been lightly used and donated for re-use. Medium to Large kennels will be priced at $10 to $20. If you have a need for a kennel or a second kennel to have on hand, stop in to find the kennel for you.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St. Amery, 715 268-7387; online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook

BIRTHS

St. Croix Regional Medical Center Emberlyn Ellette Schuur Emberlyn Ellette Schuur, baby girl, 6 lbs 5 oz, was born August 1 to Katlin Nelson and Jayden Schuur of Hudson.

Thomas Craig Cook Thomas Craig Cook, baby boy, 6 lbs 4 oz, was born August 3 to Jennifer and Scott Cook of Milltown.

Callie Rae Jacobson

Jimena Elaine Juarez

Callie Rae Jacobson, baby girl, 7 lbs 3 oz, was born August 1 to Gina Solano and Truman Jacobson of Balsam Lake.

Jimena Elaine Juarez, baby girl, 8 lbs 1 oz, was born August 6 to Haley Eason and Ricardo Juarez of Amery.

Landon James Burgus Landon James Burgus, baby boy, 6 lbs 9 oz, was born August 2 to Courtney Warner and Tony Burgus of Turtle Lake.

Kinsley Grace DeSantis Kinsley Grace DeSantis, baby girl, 6 lbs 8 oz, was born August 8 to Summer Lee and Mitchell DeSantis of St. Paul, MN and Cumberland.

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POLK COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #19671.

The Public Auction will begin on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10:01am CDT and ends on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

SEVERAL VACANT LOTS & HOUSES

(Bidders are not responsible for paying unpaid taxes)

Preview property listing with appraised values at: www.co.polk.wi.us/Real Estate For Sale(under quick links) www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

The public sale will be conducted by those terms of sale articulated on the online auction service. In the event the highest bidder fails to close the transaction within the days specified in the terms of sale, the County, pursuant to Section 75.69(1), may accept as the final bid the bid that is most advantageous to the County.

Dated August 7, 2019. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

WPCA Radio with Amery Hospital & Clinic presents...

Pat Donohue & The Prairie All-Stars Friday, August 23 • 7 pm Amery High School Auditorium • 555 Minneapolis Ave S. • Amery Advance Tickets $25 • At the Door $30 Advance tickets available at WPCA Monday-Friday 7-11 or wpcaradio.org Doors open at 6:15 pm • Info: 715-268-9722

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The new fall Community Ed catalog will be in the mail in a few weeks. Watch for it and check online for updates.

Registration is open for the following.

Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www. amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-2689771 x220.

Amery Youth FLAG Football for youth from Amery and surrounding communities entering grades 2-4.

Athletes will learn the basics of football including throwing, catching, and blocking while playing flag football.

Equipment provided. First practice Sept. 3, time TBC. Flag football will not do equipment handout or fitness testing in August as previously noted. Scrimmages Saturdays and halftime of one Friday night Amery home game in Sept or Oct. TBD. Cost $50 includes a t-shirt and equipment. Register early through Community Ed. Questions contact T Rose (715) 410-0834 or email roset@ amerysd.k12.wi.us Amery Youth Football ROOKIE TACKLE for youth from Amery and surrounding communities entering grades 5-6. Athletes will learn the basics of football including throwing,

catching, blocking, and tackling while playing rookie tackle. Rookie tackle is a variation of tackle football with a smaller field, 7 on 7, and no threepoint stances. First Contact August 20.

Practices twice per week beginning in mid-August. Scrimmages Saturdays and halftime of one Friday night Amery home game in Sept. or Oct TBD. Cost: $125 includes a t-shirt & equipment. Register early through Community Ed. Questions contact T Rose (715) 410-0834 or email roset@amerysd.k12. wi.us TRIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MAMA MIA!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre: One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads and a trip down the aisle youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sequins, spandex and feather boas on a Greek Island paradise! Get ready to have the time of your life with Mamma Mia! A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have you dancing in the aisles! Includes full meal.

Wednesday, October 2 departing at 8:30 am. Meal at 11 am and show at 1 pm. Fee $95 includes meal, show, and motor coach. Your table location will be

based on when your payment is received. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay for the best seats!

TRIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MEAN GIRLSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis: MEAN GIRLS is a ferociously funny new musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.

MEAN GIRLS gets to the hilarious heart of what it means to be a true friend, a worthy nemesis, and above all, a human being. Sun. Oct 13. Departure 4:30; show 6:30. Main floor seating in rows L, M, N, O, P. Fee $95 includes all fees, main floor seating, and motor coach. Drop-off and pick-up at the front doors to the theatre!! No need to search for and pay for parking.

Hunter Ed DNR certification â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anyone born on or after 1/1/73 must have passed a hunter ed course to purchase any hunting license in WI. Youth do not need to complete this course to take part in the Mentored Hunting program.

Ages 10+ are welcome to take the class although the certificate is not valid until age 12. Pre-registration is required

BEFORE the pre-class meeting on 9/5 at 6 pm when participants will provide DNR ID #, pick up materials, ask questions, sign the DNR paperwork. Four mandatory classes on Sept 16, 17, 19, 24 from 5:30-8:30 p. Optional Range Day Sept 21 from 8:30-11 a. Fee $10, pre-register with Community Ed. ATV Safety: All ATVers who ride on public riding areas, who are at least age 12 and who were born on or after 1/1/88 must have passed a safety course. Age 11 or older are eligible to take the class although the certificate is not valid until age 12. Parent or legal guardian required to sign DNR registration form the first night of class. Three mandatory classes September 9, 10 & 12 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, preregister and pay in advance to Community Education Cool Creator Little Engineers: Wobble, Pull & Dolphin Bot after school at the elementary for grades 1-3. Have fun building, programming and testing a robot during this 4-day course. A final project will be presented at the Family Showcase on the last day of class. Dates: Sept 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1 after school until 4:15 p. Fee $39, pre-register with Community Ed.

THE POSTSCRIPT

Second Sunset

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spent the last couple weeks visiting my parents.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been lucky in the parent department. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashionable to recall some pivotal incident that occurred when we were eight and extrapolate how every difficulty experienced in our life since is a result. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen any truth to this in my own life. I was really happy when I was eightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and I give my parents full credit.

My life is very different from my parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life. Still, they have always been supportive and have always at least pretended to be interested in whatever I was doing as I careened from one career to the next. When, in my fifties, I started to write, my parents were characteristically The enthusiastic, with only the occasionPostscript al exception (perhaps when I wrote Carrie Classon in a column how my mother used to garden in her red bikini).

They have always lived a life they enjoy and are proud of, and have encouraged me to do the same. Now in their eighties, my parents still inspire me. Most recently, it was at sunset.

My parents live in a cabin high on a hill overlooking the lake, so you have to climb a lot of steps to get from the cabin down to the shore. My father built the steps

down to the lake. In the middle of the climb, there is a bench where (my dad insists) there is a good place to admire the view. (It happens to also be a good place to rest on the way upâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll let him stick to his story.)

Almost every evening, my parents find their way down to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. They take a seat on the dock and watch the sun set across the lake. They listen to the loons call to one another across the water and watch the clouds turn pink as the sun disappears in the evening sky.

Then they do it all over again.

Because the cabin sits so far above the shore, when they climb back up the hill, the sun is no longer below the horizon but just beginning to set againâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a second sunset.

So, my parents take a seat outside their cabin and watch the whole thing all over againâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from a different perspective. I tell my parents I admire the life they have created for themselves. They have this great cabin, fun friends and neighbors, they bike all summer, ski all winter and, at the end of every day, they get an extra sunset.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like an extra sunset.

By middle age, I thought I could already see the sun going down. I figured I knew, more or less, how the story ended. It turns out I was wrong.

Today, I am doing things I never dreamt of doing

fifteen years ago, things I never imagined I could do.

But now, as I scramble up the hill in the end-of-theday light, I realize how much there is to do in the late afternoon, how much is left to see. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d feel a lot sillier if I were the only one panting up the hill, but I have a lot of company. All around me I see folks looking for that second sunset: picking up paintbrushes and pens and college degrees, trying on new haircuts and new beliefs. Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little embarrassingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really care.

Like my parents, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just grateful to get this extra sunset. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so glad the sun hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gone down after all. We just needed a different perspective. We just needed to get to higher ground.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoir, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Yarn,â&#x20AC;? was released earlier this year. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com or www.Facebook.com/CarrieClassonauthor.

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Summer is going by way too fast I hope everyone had a chance to join the fun at the Music On The River last Friday night. The food was delicious, the music was really good, socializing with family & friends was awesome, and the weather was perfect! Thank you to all the sponsors, committee and volunteers for having a part in the success of the wonderful event. The Summer went by way too fast but with the cancellation of the concert due to the terrible weather in July, Lamont Cranston will perform on Saturday, October 5, from 3-5pm. Mark your calendars.

Congratulations to the following winners of the Amery Fish Funder Contest sponsored by the Amery Community Clubâ&#x20AC;¦ â&#x20AC;¢ 1st Place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Riley & Lucas Gagner â&#x20AC;¢ 2nd Place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shauna Feyen â&#x20AC;¢ 3rd Place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Andre Koehler â&#x20AC;¢ 4th Place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Theo Whitley Thank you to everyone who participated in the fun contest!

Stone Creek Custom Interiors welcomes you to an Open House in celebration of their new location at 551 State Hwy 46, just south of Amery. The open house is set for Friday, August 23 from 2-7pm. Stone Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showroom is a wonderful display of what they have to offerâ&#x20AC;¦flooring, cabinets, countertops, etc. Stop by and check it out!

Local artist, Paul Oman, is having a Fine Art Exhibit & Sale on Saturday, August 24. Many items will be on display including original paintings of lake scenes from Wapo, Bear Trap, and the upper midwest.

The paintings are available in watercolors, acrylics, and oils. The sale will be held at the Paul Oman Fine Art Studios/Gallery.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the annual Amery Fall Festival Queen Talent Competition. The contestants will entertain on Saturday, August 24, at 7pm in the Amery High School Auditorium. Admission is with a Fall Festival button and a $3 ticket purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit the royalty scholarships.

Prior to the Queen Talent Competition, the Amery High School Band Boosters will have a BBQ, Pie & Ice Cream Social from 5-7pm in the high school cafeteria.

The band will perform at 6pm.

Next week will be the start of the annual AFP Football Contest. Watch for details on picking the winning teams and winning!

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Happy Birthday wishes this week to my nieces, Carrie, on August 22, and Kara, on August 25. Enjoy your Pounding special days! the Also, Happy Anniversary to my and nephew-in-law, Kara and Pavement niece Kody, 5 years on August 22; to my Pam Humpal sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Marv, 52 years on August 26; and to my nephew and niece-in-law, Tyler and Alli, 9 years on August 27. Congratulations!

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Exactly six months later (July 1) we found ourselves sitting outside at our first home. We were complaining about the extreme heat of the summer. The temperature was in the high 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and we were cursing the sun. Suddenly she started laughing, remembering our attitude exactly 6 months earlier.

To this day, every January 1st and July 1st we sit outside and complain about the weather and remember the day we danced by the light of the moon.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Travis E.A. Feller and Alexandra L. Feller 136 Egret Boulevard NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448 v.

Henry Johnson and Esther K. Johnson and the Estate of Henry Johnson and The Estate of Esther K. Johnson SUMMONS (BY PUBLICATION) Case No. 2019CV000232 Case Type: 30405 The State of Wisconsin To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you for title to property described as follows: Part of Government Lots Six (6), Section Eight (8), Township Thirtyfour (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin bounded and described as follows: A parcel of land lying and being West of the Westerly lot line of Parcel 1 as described in Document No. 855584; lying and being East of the Southeasterly lot line of Parcel 2 as described in Document No. 855584; lying and being South of the South line of 165th Avenue/County Road I; and lying and being North of a Westerly extension of the North line of Lot 1 of the Plat of

Spring Park.

Within 40 days after August 6, 2019, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint.

The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 and to Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 202 Cascade Street, P.O. Box 835, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020. You may have an attorney to help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: July 29, 2019 /s/ Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler Attorney for Plaintiff Wisconsin Bar No. 1001618

Gordon J. Martin Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 2019PR000050 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 8, 1963 and date of death April 28, 2019, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2291 A Antler Lake Drive, Luck, WI 54853.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 18, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Joel D. Schlitz 110 Second Street PO Box 469 Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3200 Bar Number 1050236 /s/ James A. Krupa Court Commissioner August 12, 2019 (August 20, 27, Sept. 3)

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date of birth August 27, 1947 and date of death April 30, 2019, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 112 Maple Street, Lot 21, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 18, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Leo A. Beskar Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. 219 N. Main Street River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-7281 Bar Number 1003297 /s/ James A. Krupa Court Commissioner August 9, 2019 (August 20, 27, Sept. 3)

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REZONING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Common Council of the City of Amery, having before it for consideration, a petition for rezoning of property and the City Plan Commission having reviewed such changes.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held at the Amery City Hall at 118 Center Street West, Amery, Wisconsin, at 5:00 P.M. on September 4, 2019, before the Common Council, where opportunity will be afforded to all interested in being heard. Details are available for public inspection at the Amery

City Clerk’s office.

Partner Properties, LLC. The property which may be rezoned from R-1 Single-Family District to R-2 Residential Duplex Family Dwelling is described as: • Lot 4 of proposed survey map located in the City Clerk’s Office at Amery City Hall.

Dated: August 12, 2019 Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW

City Clerk Class 2 Notice Publication Date: August 20, 2019 & August 27, 2019 Posted: Amery City Hall and Amery Public Library Website: www.amerywi. gov (August 20, 27)

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IN MEMORY

Bette Elmer August 23 • 1953-2019

Missing You on Your Birthday As I visit your resting place upon this special day Once more I feel the sadness that will never go away.

For, since you’ve gone, life has never been the same Yet, it comforts me to know that one day we’ll meet again.

Until that day arrives, I’ll relieve my memory Of the happy times we’ve shared together you and me.

For, I miss you so very

much and words never could convey The extent of the joy that you brought to every day.

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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Bette How very much you’re missed is something you will never know You left behind broken hearts of those who loved you so A sea of tears and endless grief would simply ebb away If only you could cel-

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Keith W. Anderson Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 2019PR000059 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 11, 1935 and date of death July 25, 2019, was

domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 260 South Avenue West, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is

November 27, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Terry L. Christopherson, Personal Representative PO Box 76 Amery, WI 54001

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLEAR LAKE NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING WSS SECTION 120.08 (1) AUGUST 26, 2019

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 Board of Education room of the Clear Lake High School, on Monday, August 26, 2019, at 7:00 PM. Christy Kobernick, District Clerk

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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 26, 2019, at 7:00 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 10th day of July, 2019.

Christy Kobernick, District Clerk

State of Wisconsin Town of Lincoln Polk County OPEN BOOK – Friday September 6, 2019 at the Lincoln Town Hall, 661 85th Street, Amery, WI 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the Town Assessor. If you are unable to attend this meeting but have questions regarding your assessment, please call Town Assessor Barbara Zempel at (715)839-8618.

Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the Town of Lincoln shall meet on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Lincoln Town Hall, 661 85th Street, Amery, WI. If necessary, additional dates will be used to reconvene said meeting, as determined by the Board.

Please be advised of the following requirements: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub. (3) (a), that person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35(1).

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Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full-time Business Office Technician. The Business Office Technician is responsible for assisting in the integration and maintenance of the PeopleSoft Financial, Campus Solutions, and HR databases; working in various modules such as general ledger, student financials, commitment control, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll. This position assists the Business Services Manager in managing the daily college business operations and ensures that college policies and procedures are in compliance regarding the integrity of data submitted at the campus level.

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus or Shell Lake Administrative Office Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the full-time (1950 hours/year) position of User & Desktop Services Technician. Under the direction of the User & Desktop Services Administrator, the User & Desktop Services Technician is responsible for the daily operation of the assigned campus/location computing environment; providing direct support to college staff and students; and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with overall objectives of college computing systems. This position can be housed at either the WITC New Richmond Campus or the Shell Lake Administrative Office.

Heavy Equipment & Truck Technician Wanted

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Job Description: • Inspect, troubleshoot and diagnose trucks and excavating equipment.

• Technical skills include, but are not limited to, Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.

• Detection of faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges and instruments in machine systems.

• Disassemble and assemble machines and components to manufacturer’s speciwcation.

• Occasional use of basic welding and cutting equipment • Effectively communicate job status to all involved.

Albrightson Trucking and Excavating is a family owned company that offers you freedom to do your job along with an opportunity to work on new and different equipment. Albrightson is looking for a 1st shift Equipment & Truck Technician, Monday-Friday that loves their work. Our ofwce is 15 minutes from Hudson and Menomonie right off the interstate.

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Albrightson Offers: Competitive wages, paid time off, health insurance, retirement savings matching, opportunity to work in a brand new shop that is currently being built and will be completed by December.

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RETAIL PROPANE MANAGER Grow our business, ensure customer service excellence and manage plant operations.

Previous propane or fuel management, sales and delivery experience is desired.

Current Class B CDL and Hazmat Endorsements or able to obtain are required.

Candidates must meet all company core values: positive attitude, flexibility, speed, integrity and continuous improvement.

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We currently have a Part-Time/Temporary Forklift Driver Position Available.

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If you are looking for an exciting position with a stable company that is owned by the people it does business with, then Federated Co-ops is for you!

Our Osceola, WI location is currently accepting applications for the following position:

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Deadline to apply: August 26, 2019

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator

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For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

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Position: Unity School District is looking for an outgoing, organized individual with a love for children to wll the position of Elementary School Secretary. This is a 40-hour per week 11-month position. The Secretary is responsible for, but not limited to: entering data and preparing reports, wling, student registration, greeting visitors, class scheduling, handling correspondence for various activities, organizing special events, assisting teachers whenever possible, and many other ofwce tasks. The secretary works collaboratively with other District staff to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.

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QualiƂcations: Applicants with at least three-years of ofwce/secretarial experience are preferred. A strong working knowledge of computers and general ofwce procedures is required. The ideal candidate will possess the desire and willingness to learn new tasks and grow professionally. Qualiwed candidates must be honest, caring, and yexible. Cash handling experience is a plus. Candidates must be able to carry out instructions, demonstrate the ability to multi-task in an environment with frequent interruptions, be accurate in job completion tasks, and maintain conwdentiality. Candidates must exhibit excellent organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills including proofreading and composing correspondence. It is critical that candidates have outstanding customer service skills, a good sense of humor, and a strong desire to work with middle level children and be a positive inyuence in their lives.

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Brig. Gen. David O’Donohue, deputy adjutant general for Civil Support, pins a Soldier with the Wisconsin Emergency Service Ribbon at an Aug. 10 ceremony in Balsam Lake, Wis. The Wisconsin National Guard conducted three weeks of debris removal operations in Polk, Barron and Langlade counties after a severe storm the evening of Jul. 19-20 downed thousands of trees that blocked roadways.

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Gov. Tony Evers and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders recognized Wisconsin National Guardsmen wrapping up three weeks of storm recovery operations in northern Wisconsin.

About 150 Soldiers and Airmen at an Aug. 10 ceremony at Balsam Lake’s Unity High School received the Wisconsin Emergency Service Ribbon for their debris removal efforts in Polk, Langlade and Barron counties.

“It was very special receiving this award today,” said Airman 1st Class Thaddeus Spidell from Milwaukee’s 128th Air Refueling Wing. “I am really appreciative of the opportunity to come up here.”

Spidell was part of a Wisconsin National Guard state active duty response effort that cleared downed trees blocking more than 50 miles of road, enabling access for residents and emergency vehicles.

“We worked 10-hour days, seven days a week,” said 2nd Lt. Isaac Geffers, leader of one of the debris

The School District of Turtle Lake has an Employment Opportunity Available Beginning with the 2019-2020 School Year:

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDES An AM and a PM position is available at 5.5 hours per day when school is in session. These positions will provide instructional support services to students, either individually or in small groups. Applicants may be required to be able to work with students with special needs, under the direction of a teacher and/or in an individual or group setting. Qualified candidates must have completed two years of higher education, obtained an associate’s degree, or be able to pass formal assessment of skills prior to employment.

Application deadline: Until filled Applications may be obtained from our website: www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us or by contacting the District Office at 715-986-4470 Applications should be returned to: School District of Turtle Jason Hinze 205 Oak Street North Turtle Lake, WI 54889 jhinze@turtlelake.k12.wi.us

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removal teams. “We did a lot of debris pickup, hauling dump loads, a lot of chipping of debris on the roadway.

We cleared roads for emergency vehicle access and ensure they could be snowplowed this winter.”

The Wisconsin Emergency Service Ribbon is awarded to any Wisconsin National Guard Airman or Soldier who answered the call of the governor to a state of emergency. Responding to state emergencies is one of the Wisconsin National Guard’s two primary missions.

“The state has this wonderful arrow in its quiver that is an expansion of capability in a time of need,” Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, said during the ceremony. “That arrow is the 10,000 Soldiers and Airmen of the Wisconsin National Guard.

“When needed, we come out and assist but we never are in charge,” Dunbar continued. “We are always working with the sheriff or the incident commander.”

A powerful storm the evening of July 19-20 downed thousands of trees in northern Wisconsin and left nearly 100,000 residents without power. Approximately 25 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers soon mobilized for a water distribution mission to Langlade County. The mission expanded to three task forces of 150 Soldiers and Airmen clearing downed trees in Langlade, Polk and Barron counties.

“I had to run equipment, do a lot of traffic guard, run a chainsaw, drive dump trucks and front-end loaders, lots of things so we could get the mission done,” Spidell said.

Those impacted by the storms expressed great appreciation of the Guard’s efforts.

“We’ve had a lot of good interaction with community members coming out to us and thanking us for what we are doing out there,” Geffers said. “We are glad we are making an impact.”

“I had the privilege of meeting with some of you during your mission and witnessed firsthand the positive impact you had on these communities,” Evers said during the ceremony. “You stayed positive and focused on accomplishing your mission in order to help the communities impacted by the storms.”

The three teams cleared more than 50 miles of road and hauled about 1,500 truckloads of debris. Virtually all of the Guardsmen from units all over the state volunteered for the mission.

“We have folks from Army and Air Force, from all different units throughout the state that answered the call — as far away as Milwaukee and all stretches of this state,” Brig. Gen. David O’Donohue, deputy adjutant general for Civil Support, said during the ceremony. “They came together for a single purpose — the governor called and we had communities and people in need, and they came and answered that call.”

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Museum fundraiser celebrates supper clubs CONTRIBUTED BY GRETA PALMBERG

The Polk County Historical Society held a fundraiser with a Supper Club theme Thursday, Aug. 15 at the BrowTine Event Center. Over 130 people attended the event and close to $10,000 was raised for the Polk County Museum.

As a nonprofit, the Polk County Historical Society relies on museum membership, grants and donations to help support their mission: Preserving the past for future generations. The museum is home to three floors of exhibits and artifacts featuring Polk County’s unique history. The Historical Society serves the community by preserving and maintaining records of the documents and artifacts housed in the museum, hosting educational presentations, conducting school tours and offering free entrance to the museum during its season (Memorial Day to Labor Day).

The supper club event featured a fish fry buffet with grasshopper dessert and specialty drinks including Brandy Old Fashioned available in signature glasses. Live supper club music was provided by Rep. Gae Magnafici and her band. The night also included a talk

by Holly De Ruyter and her documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the WI Supper Club and Mary Bergin, author of the WI Supper Club Cookbook. A live auction, conducted by Gary Hines, featured five items: A Green Bay Packers autographed football from the 2018 season, an original watercolor of the Polk County Museum created by Michael Jekot of Balsam Arts, handmade beaded moccasins by Miscobinayshii (St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin), a chef’s dinner for four from Indianhead Supper Club and a one-day pontoon

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Brandy Old Fashioneds are a staple of Wisconsin Supper Clubs. They were one of various specialty drinks served at the fundraiser.

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The voice of Gae Magnafici, Representative. of the 28th Assembly District, was music to the ears of attendees during the Supper Club themed event.

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A successful silent auction was held during Thursday’s fundraiser for the Polk County Historical Society featuring a variety of items.

rental on Balsam Lake by Sunnyside Marina. The night also featured a silent auction with many items donated by community businesses. In addition to the auctions, the following businesses sponsored tables at the event including Waterworks Irrigation Inc., Power in Pink Cleaning Inc., BOS Reality, Indianhead Supper Club, First Bank of Baldwin, Rep. Gae Magnafici, MidWestOne Bank, Everlasting Decorative Concrete and Reeds Sunnyside Marina.

Flowers and table decorations were provided by Balsam Lake Pro-Lawn. The Polk County Historical Society would like to thank the BrowTine Event Center and the Polk County businesses and community that made this first fundraising event such a success.

A Cultural Icon: Wisconsin Supper Clubs CONTRIBUTED BY JULIE SMITH

Throughout Wisconsin, there are approximately 260 supper clubs…give or take. The number is frequently changing because the clubs change hands and/or close and re-open again later. The restaurant business is fluid and subject to change. Our neighbor to the west, Minnesota, also has supper clubs, but not nearly as prevalent or pervasive on the landscape as Wisconsin.

So herein begs the question that keeps on popping up: “So what is a Supper Club, anyway?...just another restaurant? Oh Nooooo! Don’t speak of such blasemphy. It is hard to explain, and I had this discussion with my son. We discussed the history of prohibition, the establishment of the speak- easy and how supper clubs, to some extent anyway fit in that part of history. I believe that you just have to experience supper club dining to appreciate them and to know the difference. My son and I did however come to the conclusion that: “A Supper club is a restaurant, but not every restaurant qualifies as a supper club.” Kind of simplistic in nature, but I think it helps to drive the point home: Supper Clubs are in a category all of their own.

I was prompted to write about the uniqueness of Wisconsin supper clubs after attending a fundraiser dinner and presentation by our local historical society: The Polk County Historical Society. The event was entitled: Celebrate Wisconsin Supper Clubs and celebrate I did! I really enjoyed learning about the diversity and amazing history behind this fabric that makes up the Wisconsin landscapes and in many ways is the pride of many a Wisconsinite. The two presenters at the event helped to expand those definitions and help to explain what makes a supper club a supper club…and not just another restaurant?

Mary Bergin, a Midwest features writer, discussed the inspirations that led her to publish a cookbook of over 60 recipes from 40 different supper clubs. Mary

is the author of several books, many of which focus on adventures in Wisconsin. The cookbook she published is entitled: “Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook”.

The book includes not only tasty recipes, but also interesting tidbits of historical content about particular clubs and why loyal customers help to create each supper club as a local treasure. She explained that the popularity of the supper club has sustained because of their predictability; you know you can expect great service and food when you walk through the door.

That predictability gives them lasting quality. Some may call it “stuck in a rut”, but others view it as the comfort of tradition. Her books are currently available on Amazon and you can follow Mary on some of her adventures at: www.roadstraveled.com.

Holly L. DeRuyter, a documentary filmmaker, presented her video entitled: “Old Fashioned-The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club”. The film took a delightful tour of several clubs at locations throughout the state and portrayed why these iconic clubs have remained popular and a staple in many Wisconsin communities. The video not only highlighted the supper club “culture”, but also helped the viewer to grapple with the continuing question of how a supper club differs from a restaurant. The supper club patron is welcomed to a slower pace where one can relax and connect with family and friends. One of the club owners summed it up well by stating: “Dine Leisurely, Dine Well.” Most supper clubs are in rural places and usually open for dinner only. The supper club includes a bar and a separate dining room. Even after prohibition was repealed, many women felt uncomfortable going to a tavern for a drink. (Some taverns were considered “seedy” and not the place for a lady…) However, women felt more comfortable having drinks if the bar was located inside a supper club. This helped to make all the patrons feel comfortable for both eating and having cocktails together. For more information on Holly’s film, you can check out her web site at: http://OldFashionedTheMovie.com.

Speaking of cocktails, the classic cocktail of the supper club is the Old Fashioned. The drink itself dates back to the 1700s, but was revived during the Prohibition days. With the preponderance of “rot gut liquors” and “bathtub gin”, these tonics were made more palatable with the addition of fruit slices and/or cherries to garnish the drink. A taste for something sweet just evolved the Old Fashioned into a staple cocktail at many of the supper clubs.

Another staple of the supper club is the Friday Night Fish Fry. Wisconsin is the perfect place for the popularity and success of a Friday Night Fish Fry. First, the fact that Wisconsin has 15,074 lakes filled with delicious perch, walleye and trout to provide an abundance of fresh and local fare. Second, there are many religions that abstain from eating meat on Fridays, so the Friday Night Fish Fry quickly became a family tradition for many Wisconsin families.

When I first moved to Wisconsin, my realtor gave us a wonderful gift to welcome us to Wisconsin: a book about Wisconsin Supper Clubs. It is entitled: Wisconsin Supper Clubs, An Old Fashioned Experience by Ron Faiola. It became a great resource and also soon evolved into a journal for documenting my trips to the many supper clubs in the state. Since there are so many, I added my own entries and photos for the clubs that were not listed. It has been fun to document the memories of special meals, but also makes me feel a little like a restaurant critic. Yet, most of the things I document are about good food and great experiences. I rarely have negative criticisms. Imagine my surprise when a copy of "my" book was there on the bar when I visited a supper club close to us. As you can imagine, that club had "made the cut" and was featured in the book. Good job guys.

Julie Smith is a resident of Amery and is a freelance writer/blogger and photographer. You may see more of Julie’s writing on her two blogs: americantrekkerblog. com and julieetta1982.blogspot.com.