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Serving Marine-on-St. Croix, Scandia, May Township The Amery Lions Club has hosted an annual

golf tournament for seven years now. But this year the long-standing tournament is getting a new name, and a new mission.

Amery’s 7th Annual ‘City of Lakes’ Open aims to fi ll a need at Amery’s Middle School, and bring awareness to the need for every student to have personal internet and technology access for learning purposes. The scope of the mission has yet to be determined, but came in part from Superintendent James Kuchta, who is himself a member of the Lions Club.

Kuchta relays the story of just one student where one-to-one access to technology would make a huge difference.

“There was a girl who was at the top of her class, but came to her teacher and said she couldn’t work on the assignment at home. She had no computer access there, and lived out of town and couldn’t stay at school and couldn’t get to the library either. This girl was one of the top students in her grade, so how can we help students like that who would otherwise be successful?”

“We’re going into our third year of one-to-one technology (laptops) at the high school,” Kuchta explains. “We’re looking at implementing this now at the middle and intermediate schools.

What we can fund and afford through the school we will. But so far we haven’t been able to because funds are restricted.”

The District’s first priority is to be able to offer the access to students who couldn’t otherwise

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Sarah McPeck, a 1994 graduate of Clayton high school, has struggled with identity throughout aduluthood. Today she performs at comedy clubs and venues throughout the Twin Cities, using her life and experiences as material.

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English teacher,’ and ‘get a job at a school, coach volleyball, and maybe do some community arts stuff.’ I’d always wanted to be a teacher,” she remembers. After all, these are the things that kids from small towns do.

But like most of us, life had other plans.

Her first born came along

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dropping out of college at UW Eau Claire. Nothing about being an adult had gone as planned.

“Back then my life was volleyball, and ‘get my degree as an

during her senior year in college.

A degree was not in the cards.

She moved back home. And married. And settled in to the kind of life expected of anyone else in her position. She got a job working at the Turtle Lake casino, and raised her kids from the comfort of Polk County.

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Introducing WorkAmery.org—Amery’s newest online jobs platform

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most a month of every year. Not to mention the roughly $3,254 in gas.

Imagine what you could do with that time and money?

A sub-committee of the AEDC, comprised of young working professionals, has been hard at work to try and keep some of those 900 people here in town, and at the same time help Amery businesses who continue to struggle to find employees.

“Our premise is to bring awareness to local manufacturers and the job opportunities they have,” says AEDC Executive Director, Paul Shafer. “At the same we also wanted to get people thinking about the commuting process, and what it actually costs to commute. To do that we went ahead and developed our own website, WorkAmery. org.”

The new website, now live, is billed

THE SUN More than 900 Amery residents commute to jobs out of town every day. That’s according to an Industrial Park study conducted by the Amery Economic Development Corportation (AEDC). If that drive is to Minneapolis, a person spends roughly 650 hours or 27 days per year on the road—al-

Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

as a joint effort between Amery employers, the City of Amery, Amery Economic Development Corporation and the Amery Community Club. The site is modeled after a similar successful program in River Falls.

WorkAmery.org is a one-stop-shop for Amery’s largest employers. There are nine listed currently, including: Amery Hospital and Clinic, SEE WORK PAGE TWO

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MCPECK: Part of new movie is filmed in Clayton, debut is Wednesday, August 24 FROM PAGE ONE

But something was nagging at that comfort zone.

“I had always kind of questioned my sexuality, but I never saw anyone in my community that resembled that,” she says.

It wasn’t until age 31 that Sarah came out to her family and school age children. She realized that her happy-ever-after might not be in Polk County, and started over in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis. Home to the second largest LGBT population in the nation, and more performing artists per capita than even New York City…these were her people. She was finally ‘at home.’

With at least part of her identity understood, she settled into the comfort of another casino job and began to meet a lot of new friends in both the LGBT community, and the arts.

“I would always envision myself on stage, but I was the shyest person in the world,” she admits. “Performance had always been an interest of mine.

At Clayton I went to state in all four years in forensics. But mostly I was a big athlete. I think I got my need for performance and applause and pushing myself through volleyball. But then after having children and working, I figured that was over for me.”

One Saturday evening, from the smoke-fi lled blackjack pits, Sarah’s identity would begin to circle back in a life that’s gone 360 degrees since Clayton High.

“In my mind I thought, ‘What am I doing with my life? This isn’t anything how I imagined my life to be,’” Sarah

says.

She made up her mind to find a different job, and began taking comedy training at the Brave New Workshop, the oldest improv theater in the nation. She started doing comedy.

“A lot of my comedy is about my real life, coming out, and raising children.”

Today, Sarah’s dream of becoming

lis is so supportive. The writer in me just saw a story.”

Enter ‘Project Q,’ a feature length fi lm set to premiere this week at Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis.

“It’s kind of a story within a story,” she explains, meaning her own story intertwined with the lives of a thriving arts community, and ten different

‘Project Q,’ a feature length documentary by Sarah McPeck and filmakers Lauren Hughes and Tam Smith of Littlewonderland Productions, premiers this Wednesday, August 24th at Bryant Lake Bowl. Doors open at 6 p.m. and screening is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door, available at bryantlakebowl.com.

a teacher has come true, but not like she expected. She’s found her niche in teaching improv, and hopes to bring the skill of ‘winging it’ to businesses and schools in small towns just like the place she calls home.

“The arts community in Minneapo-

LGBTQ performers within it.

“It’s also the story of us trying to get together and make this movie,” she goes on, which is a remarkable story in itself, having been made entirely by the volunteer efforts and first-time fi lmmakers. Sarah says that those

watching will even recognize bits of Clayton, where parts of the movie were fi lmed.

Why make a movie?

“I hope to inspire other people,” she says. “Whatever your dream is, try to find a way to do it, even if it’s in a limited area, because you don’t know where it might grow. And you never know unless you try or meet other people who are interested in the same thing you’re interested in.”

“I just want people to be able to see my story and connect with me, and also open up their minds that people in the LGBT community are just like everyone else.”

‘Project Q’ premiers this Wednesday, August 24th at Bryant Lake Bowl.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and screening is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door, available at bryantlakebowl.com.

Sarah ideally hopes to do outreach with the fi lm, maybe even bring it back home, or to small audiences who will appreciate its message. She credits Clayton for making the fi lm possible, and even chokes up to talk about it.

“I’ve never learned more about community than living in a small town.

Everyone has to pitch in and help out.

And I took that with me in life, and in getting this movie done. I knew alone I couldn’t do it. But I knew from growing up in a small town and watching people organize and raise money when we had to, that we could do it,” she says.

“I would not be the same person if I hadn’t grown up in Clayton.”

WORK: New website targets commuters from page one Dynatronix, Raveling Companies, McDonald’s, Dick’s Fresh Market, SMC ltd., Cardinal Glass, UniSource Assembly, and GDSI. Listed companies must be a member of the AEDC, which is offering free listings to members for 2016. Members will pay a minimal fee for the listings in 2017.

Shafer hopes to drive more ‘traffic’ to these companies’ sites, and ultimately create a win/win for employers and employees alike.

Shafer says advertising the new website is underway, including exploring options for signs and banners throughout town.

“The focus is on commuters and anyone passing through the community,” Shafer adds.

To learn more about getting your

company listed on the new local jobs platform, visit workamery.org, or contact Paul Shafer at paul.shafer@ ameryedc.org

(Right) Team members pose with one of two new banners promting workamery.org.

Pictured team members (left to right) Tyler Kilcoyne of Williamson White Funeral Home, Danielle Campeau of UW River Falls Center for Innovation and Development, Jordon Wold of Kluge Investments, Paul Shafer of AEDC, and Larry Coleman of Coleman and Hartman. Missing are Andrea Lewis of SMC, Dr. Gehrig Williamson of Amery Hospital and Clinic, Nicole Sheldon of Chet Johnson Drug, Dan Draxler of Bremer Bank, and Paul Shafer of the AEDC.

GOLF: Tourney is August 29th FROM PAGE ONE

get it. But because roughly 50 percent of students in the Amery district qualify for free and reduced lunch, the need is huge.

Co Chairs Chad Gerst and Jerry Haug explain that a portion of the tournament proceeds will go toward the project. “No matter how successful this golf event is, it’s literally going to be a drop in the bucket,” says Gerst. “We’re most focused on creating awareness.”

This year’s ‘City of Lakes Open’ appropriately takes place the first day of school, August 29, at the Amery Golf Club, with registration beginning at 9:30.

Entry into the tournament is $80, and includes instruction from golf coach Steve Wilhelm from 9:30 to 10:30. Also included is golf, a cart, lunch, and usual tournament games and fun.

Register up to the day of the event. More information is available online at amerylionsclub.org.

No action taken on City Administrator

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The Amery City Council met in closed session for just over two hours Monday night, working on an agenda that contained three items. Two of the agenda items concerned City Administrator Darcy Long, another involved “potential resolution of litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved related to a former employee.”

Following the closed session, the council voted to approve a final settlement and unconditional release with a former employee.

The council also referred the matter of the

city administrator to the council’s personnel committee, scheduled to meet Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. The committee will meet in closed session.

Details of the settlement and the identity of the former city employee were not revealed.

The council was advised by attorney Tim Laux, who is being considered to be the city’s new attorney.

Alderman Dave Myers cast the lone dissenting vote about entering into the closed session.

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Amery Area Historical Society Amery Area Historical Society plans to meet at Amery Area Public Library Thursday, Aug. 25, beginning at 5 p.m. to discuss the Amery Fall Festival open house and the local history meeting in Barron.

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Lyme Support Group Meeting The Lyme Support Group will meet at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery at 7 p.m. on August 25. New comers welcome.

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Church of Felons For two nights only, a screening of the locally produced fi lm, Church of Felons, will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Osceola High School.

This is the regional launch event that includes a meet and greet and Q&A after the screenings.

A portion of proceeds from this fi lm and screening events like this one, will go to sponsor Polk County residents to attend Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge who otherwise cannot afford it, as well as other addiction recovery efforts in the area.

AUGUST 27 ‘Autocross’ event See exotic sports cars competing in an “autocross” at Amery Municipal Airport.

The event is put on by the Minnesota Austin Healey Club and features about 80 cars that race against the clock. Food available on grounds. Racing begins about 10:30 a.m. and runs until about 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Pancake Breakfast Apple River Fire and Rescue will host their annual pancake breakfast at the Apple River Fire Hall in Range from 6 to 11 a.m. $6 for adults 13 and up, $4 for 12 and under.

‘Rimshots’ Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents ‘Rimshots!’

The popular group returns for an evening of exciting music for percussion ensemble fea-

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Lake Association donates to airboat fund The Wapo-Bear Trap Lake Associaiton made a $5,000 donation to the Amery Fire Department Air-Boat Fund last week. Fire Chief Dale Koehler (center) received the check from Association President Marty Noonan (right), and Treasurer Doug Drake (left). Koehler says this donation now allows the Fire Department to proceed with ordering the boat, which has been approved and budgeted by the city. With a six month lead time to receive the order, Koehler hopes to have the new boat in time for thin ice this coming spring.

turing talented young musicians from Minneapolis. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Adults are $5, children $1.

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‘City of Lakes’ open The 7th Annual ‘City of Lakes’ Open Golf Tournament will be held at the Amery Golf Club, hosted by the Amery Lions Club. Cost is $80 per player, with proceeds to help offset the cost of providing technology to middle school students.

Event includes golf, cart, and instruction by Golf Pro Steve Wilhelm. Register up until the day of the event. For more information contact an Amery Lions Club member.

SEPTEMBER 3 Tractors & Trucks Benefit Pull The ‘Wild Rose’ Pulling Sled and Clayton Fire Department and Friends present a benefit pull for two-year-old Scarlett Marek of Milltown, who was born with Biliary Atresia, a life-threatening condition that has required Scarlett to undergo a liver transplant.

Tractors will begin pulling at 11 a.m., trucks at 7 p.m. $20 enty to pull, free will entry at the gate. Kids activities, food, raffles and more. Takes place next to the Clayton Fire Hall.

Registration begins at 10 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 6 Woman’s Club Meeting The Amery Woman’s Club will hold its opening meeting of the 2016-17 year at Wapo Bible Camp. Social Hour begins at 5, dinner at 6 with activies to follow. Call Betty for more info at 715-268-7568.

SEPTEMBER 15-18 Amery Fall Festival Mark your calendars for all the fun of Amery Fall Festival.

Earl’s Rides start Thursday at 4 p.m. and will be on throughout the weekend in Bobber Park.

Friday at 6 ‘Jambo Joe Bones’ will perform, Saturday’s grand parade starts at 10:30 a.m.

From 1-3 enjoy Jim Armstrong, the Queen cornonation at 7 followed by The Dweebs at 9 p.m.

Car show and Apple River Race are Sunday at 11. For more information visit ameryfallfestival.org.

SEPTEMBER 24 Suicide Awareness Walk Polk County Mental Health is sponsoring a Suicide Awareness Walk in Balsam Lake’s Pine Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Program at 8:30 a.m. Walk begins at 9. Individu-

al registration is $10. For registration and fundraising information visit mentalhealthpolk. org. Proceeds benefit Polk County’s Mental Health Task Force.

OCTOBER 8 Harvest of Harmony Indianhead Barbershop Chorus present Harvest of Harmony at the Amery High School.

Shows at 2 and 7 p.m. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Show will feature The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus, in addition to area quartets ‘Vocal Spectrum’ and ‘Chord Smash.’

Tickets available at Chet Johnson Drug.

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

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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!

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ONGOING Amery Farmers Market Twice weekly at Amery’s Soo Line Pavilion (Monday 3-6, and Saturdays 9 to Noon). For more information call 715-554-1034.

Pickleball Join in the fun of Pickleball at the South Twin Tennis Courts. Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat at 9 a.m., and Thurs at 5:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Congregational Church in Amery.

2016 Fall Festival Medallion hunt is underway It’s that time of year again!

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The Summer Olympics have ended with the United States winning the medal count and numerous individual performances providing memories that will last for a long time.

But there was an incident that sullied our nation’s reputation and left a bad taste in my mouth.

In the early hours of Aug. 14, Ryan Lochte and three other members of the swimming team were returning to the Olympic Village following a night on the town in Rio. News reports on Sunday afternoon told a story of how the athletes were “robbed at on their way home.

Publisher gunpoint” Lochte told NBC News the folTom Stangl lowing about the encounter: “We got pulled over, in the taxi, and these guys came out with a badge, a police badge, no lights, no nothing, just a police badge and they pulled us over. They pulled out their guns, they told the other swimmers to get down on the ground. They got down on the ground. I refused, I was like, ‘We didn’t do anything wrong, so I’m not getting down on the ground.’

“And then the guy pulled out his gun, he cocked it, put it to my forehead and he said: ‘Get down,’ and I put my hands up, I was like ‘Whatever.’ He took our money, he took my wallet. He left my cell phone, he left my credentials.”

The swimmers did not report the incident to police or to the USOC, and officers in Rio only got involved after seeing it reported on TV. Naturally, the police in Rio were interested in solving the case. The nation’s reputation was already damaged by the numerous controversies centered around the games — embezzlement and misuse of public funds, squalor and poverty in Rio, water that couldn’t be used for drinking and sometimes unfit for competing in — you name it, it probably was an issue for this Olympics.

So the robbery of a high profile American athlete could simply not be allowed to go unpunished. Even third world nations have pride, after all.

As the investigation continued last week, the police were having trouble finding the parties involved and the story told by the athletes began to fall apart. Lochte left for home shortly before a Brazilian judge ordered the passports seized from all the Americans involved in the incident.

After security video of the swimmers stopping at a gas station surfaced, the story changed. It seems that taxi stopped at the gas station so the swimmers could use the bathroom, breaking one of the toilet doors.

The gas station attendants asked the Americans to pay for the damage, according to the police, and a verbal dispute ensued. The athletes then reportedly paid the staff and left before police arrived.

So now we have the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) apologizing for the behavior of its athletes and police considering charges of falsely reporting a crime and destruction of property. The charges each can carry a fine or up to six months in jail.

I have always thought of Lochte as an idiot.

Four years ago, he had a short lived reality TV show that consisted of mostly partying. He is a disgrace to our nation, the sport of swimming and the Olympic ideal and spirit.

Perhaps it would do him good to do some time in a jail in Rio. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

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Noble Calling

BY MATT POMMER

Are political amateurs better than veteran elected officials?

Donald Trump’s candidacy puts that question in the spotlight. A lot of regular Republican voters probably would argue that a political veteran would be less embarrassing and do better in the presidential race.

The words “career politician” — used in radio and television ads – don’t seem so bad this year.

The late ClifCapitol ford Newsletter Krueger, “Tiny” R-Merrill, put the issue Matt Pommer in perspective when he retired from the State Senate in 1984 after participating in Wisconsin politics for 34 years.

In his retirement speech Krueger urged his State Senate colleagues to “be proud of what you are. Elected office is a noble calling,” he said.

“There is nothing lazy, immoral or selfish about being a career politician. The giants of our Republic were political animals.

They spent their lives at politics

because being good at it demands a great deal.

“The career politicians, the Adams, the Jeffersons, the Clays, the Websters the Lincolns and the La Follettes of our system have kept us together in times of crisis. They put party interests aside when the going got tough,” said Krueger.

Politicians have two very important obligations, he said. One is vigorous leadership in solving problems. “But there is an equal obligation, one often overlooked, to be sensitive and compassionate toward those who lack the power, or the means, to compete in the society you govern,” added Krueger.

Both major parties in Wisconsin have officials and ex-office holders who might correctly carry the label of “career politician.”

Democrat Jim Doyle served as a district attorney and then as attorney general before being twice elected as governor.

Republican Tommy Thompson served in the Assembly for two decades before being elected governor four times. Gov. Scott Walker was elected to the Assembly and as Milwaukee County executive before winning three elections as governor.

Republican ads now denounce former three-term U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold as a “career politician.”

Democrats surely will hang the same tag on Walker in 2018 as he seeks another victory.

State Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, currently holds the national record for continuous elected state legislative service. The 89-year-old Risser, who has served in the Legislature for 60 years, is standing for re-election.

Sometimes the outsider candidate can excite and energize voters.

In 1978 Lee Dreyfus, who had been chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, won the Republican primary for governor, upsetting the GOP’s establishment candidate in a later summer primary and subsequently defeating the Democratic incumbent in November.

Young musicians, dubbed the “Rag Tag Band” traveling in an old refurbished school bus, accompanied the red-vested Dreyfus at many stops.

It was a joyous, populous campaign seldom seen in Wisconsin politics. There were no insults or personal attacks against others on the ballot like this year.

Dreyfus obviously provides a different answer than Trump to the question about political newcomers.

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Cattail crash injures three local riders

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS. COM

Things could have ended much differently for three local riders who collided on Amery’s Cattail Trail Sunday.

Authorities responded to the scene of a two-vehicle ATV accident just shortly after 5 p.m.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, two ATVs were riding westbound on the trail just east of the 25th Street crossing, when the front ATV, driven by 46-year-old Kenneth Meyer of Amery, slowed and was struck from behind by a second ATV driven by 44-year-old Donald Kirchoff, Jr. and passenger, 39-year-old Kimberly Kirchoff, both of Amery. From pictures

provided, the force of the crash was enough to send Meyer’s ATV several yards off the trail and into the brush.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, all three riders were injured in the incident. Meyer was taken to Amery Hospital and Clinic via ambulance, and released Monday with a concussion and bruises. Meyer reports none of the three were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, but he remembers little else about the incident.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department says that alcohol was not believed to be a factor. Clear Lake Police, Amery Ambulance, and Clayton Fire assisted the Sheriff’s Department at the scene.

A 2004 Polaris ATV landed on its side after being struck from behind on Amery’s Cattail Trail. The driver, 46 year old Kenneth Meyer of Amery was taken to Amery Hospital and treated for bruises and a concussion.

Osceola man sentenced in K-9 officer ousts Balsam Lake child sexual assault man from apartment

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Osceola man who has been in custody at the Polk County Jail since March was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 10 more years of extended supervision this week, for sexually assaulting a 12-yearold girl in February of this year.

Pedro Hernandez-Matul, 41, was arrested after Hernadezthe reported incident, and has been Matul in custody on a $15,000 cash bond since that time.

Witnesses reported that the incident occurred while employed at the Lucky Panda restaurant.

Hernandez-Matul reportedly intiated a conversation with the girl

and touched her inappropriately under her clothing before the girl fled to a bathroom and later reported the incident to her mother.

Hernandez-Matul has required a Spanish interpreter throughout the proceedings, and as such the timeline has been expedited.

Hernandez-Matul will suffer all of the consequences imposed on sex offenders, including no contact with females under the age of 17 without the permission of the Department of Corrections.

All that of that may be moot, however, as Hernandez-Matul is not a U.S. citizen. He is likely to face deportation and loss of citizenship rights.

Judge Jeffrey Anderson imposed the 18-year sentence on August 17, and immediately remanded Hernandez-Matul to the Wisconsin Prison System.

Barron County authorities deployed their K-9 officer during an arrest of a Balsam Lake man at a Turtle Lake apartment August 13.

According to information provided by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, at 9:14 p.m., the Barron County Sheriff’s Department K-9 was requested in the Village of Turtle Lake for a subject, NichMosay olas Mosay, 29 from Balsam Lake, who had a felony warrant for his arrest.

Mosay has an extensive history of criminal charges in Polk and Barron County’s going back as far as 2007, including charges of escaping criminal arrest, car theft, fraud on a gas station, drug and paraphernalia possession, vehicle theft, and OWI 4th.

In the August 13 incident, Mosay was

believed to be inside the Turtle Lake apartment and failed to follow police commands to come out.

Deputy Mike Carroll and K-9 ‘Robbie’ responded to the scene and also made multiple attempts to order Mosay out of the apartment. No response was received. The door was forced open and more commands to exit the apartment were given including the use of a K-9 with no response.

K-9 Robbie was sent inside, and a short time later a male was heard yelling.

After it was determined that Mosay did not have any weapons, the K-9 released him. Mosay suffered minor injuries as a result of the K-9 apprehension, none of which required any stitches. Mosay was seen at Barron Hospital, released and transported to the Barron County Jail.

No one else was located in the residence.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, August 22, 2016 Michael J. Frank, 18, Frederic was arrested on August 16 for a probation hold.

Dillon J. Hauglan, 22, homeless was arrested on August 17 for failure to appear.

Tony L. Avery, 35, Centuria

was arrested on August 18 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

Camrie J. Brooks, 23, St. Louis Park, Minn. was arrested on August 18 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

Harley D. Larson, 22, Menomonie was arrested on August 19 for a warrant.

Quardale D. Chairse, 23, St. Paul, Minn. was arrested on August 12 for possession of

THC. Armecco A. Flemino, 22, Minneapolis, Minn. was arrested on August 15 for obstructing, disorderly conduct and a Hennepin County, Minn. warrant.

Nicholas G. Cadotte, 30, Amery was arrested on August 15 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Casey P. Mcquade, 39, Amery

was arrested on August 17 for possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Jason D. Bosak, 32, Balsam Lake was arrested on August 18 for battery and domestic enhancer.

Wylee J. Schmit, 26, New Richmond was arrested on August 19 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michelle D. Despiegelaer,

47, Milltown was arrested on August 20 for battery, domestic enhancer, and resisting an officer.

Scott J. Sindt, 36, Somerset was arrested on August 21 for obstructing an officer and failure to appear.

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Amery Police Log Amery Police Report 08/12/2016 – 08/18/2016 08/12/16, 01:53PM, Police were dispatched for a disorderly juvenile.

08/12/16, 06:17PM, Police were dispatched for a vehicle lock out.

08/13/16, 04:32PM, Police assist a citizen with an animal control call.

08/13/16, 09:34PM, Police responded to a restraining order violation complaint.

08/14/16, 12:02AM, Police were dispatched for a noise complaint.

08/14/16, 04:20AM, Police assist other law enforcement with motor vehicle accident.

08/14/16, 01:54PM, Police responded for a dog left in a parked vehicle.

08/14/16, 04:00PM, Police were dispatched for a 911 hang up.

08/14/16, 05:07PM, Police follow up on a report of suspicious activity.

08/14/16, 05:34PM, Police were dispatched for a disturbance.

08/14/16, 07:24PM, Police were dispatched for a dog left in a parked vehicle.

08/14/16, 07:40PM, Police responded for a report of suspicious activity.

08/14/16, 11:04PM, Police assist citizen with a civil issue.

08/15/16, 09:17AM, Police take a report of a burglary.

08/15/16, 03:22PM, Police respond to a residential alarm.

08/15/16, 03:45PM, Police assist with a disorderly juvenile.

08/15/16, 08:12PM, Police were dispatched for a domestic disorderly conduct.

08/15/16, 11:40PM, Police respond to an alarm at a local business.

08/16/16, 03:36AM, Police were dispatched for a disturbance.

08/16/16, 11:37AM, Police were dispatched for a “keep the peace” property exchange.

08/16/16, 12:53PM, Police assist a citizen.

08/16/16, 05:55PM, Police respond to assist other law enforcement for a disturbance.

08/16/16, 06:20PM, Police were dispatched to assist a citizen.

08/16/16, 11:05PM, Police were dispatched for a mental health issue.

08/17/16, 07:49AM, Police were dispatched for a mental health issue.

08/17/16, 01:25PM, Police take a report of theft.

08/17/16, 02:45PM, Police take a report of theft.

08/17/16, 07:47PM, Police were dispatched to assist EMS on a medical call.

08/17/16, 08:59PM, Police assist other law enforcement with an animal control call.

08/18/16, 07:37PM, Police were dispatched for a vehicle lock out.

08/18/16, 11:16PM, Police respond to a business alarm.

Arrests: Nicholas Cadotte, 30 of Amery, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Abuse-Disorderly Conduct.

Correction The article titled ‘Arson suspected in Amery house fire’ in last week’s edition of The Amery Free Press contained several errors. Assistant Fire Chief Mike Ottosen’s named was spelled incorrectly as Ottenson. The article also incorrectly stated that Ottosen provided information that ‘fire officals were notified by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department of suspected arson at the scene.’ Fire officials were notified that the scene was suspicious. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the suspicion was arson.

The Amery Free Press regrets any error or confusion this may have caused.

Amery and Clear Lake Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— Nicholas W. Buda, 30, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

James C. Cran, 47, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Kahley A. Duffy, 23, Amery, inattentive driving, $111.40.

Amanda R. Eggert, 33, Glenwood City, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Susan R. Ellis, 58, Cumberland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Patrick C. Gherity, 52, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Hana M. Hammer, 20, Amery, unleashed dog or animal at large, $92.50.

Kendrick D. Hawthorne, 27, New Richmond, operating after suspension, $124.

Kelsey M. Hochman, 25, Deer Park, non-registration of auto, $98.80; operate motor vehicle without insurance,

$124; operate without valid license, $124.

Valerie L. Hogan, 60, Star Prairie, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Alec M. McCabe, 18, Woodbury, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Shain J. McClain, 40, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Jamie L. Miller, 30, Stacy, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Dustin J. Pucci, 19, Amery, possession of controlled substance, $376; possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187.

Ryan L. Schadow, 39, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Jordan J. Yeske, 24, Almena, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124.

Village of Clear Lake— Nichole M. Capuzzi, 36, Clear Lake, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124; fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Travis M. Davey, 27, So. St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Hannah I. Gallagher, 20, No. St. Paul, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Olyvia C. Gaytan, 28, Omaha, NE, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Jennie L. Gazdik, 45, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Maximo Gonzalaz, 74, Hammond, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Angel G. Guaman, 24, River Falls, operate without valid license, $124; exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

John R. Jakubowicz, 17, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40.

Gary A. Knudsen, 59, Kandiyohi, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Madison A. Krumm, 19, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Cheng X Lor, 33, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Sandra R. Nelson, 49, Eagan, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Joshua J. Robarge, 30, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Kristie D. Rosen, 53, Clear Lake,

exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Kandas K. Toews, 55, Almena, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

A plea of Not Guilty has been entered by the following people: Amy L. Coulson, disorderly conduct, $250.

Elizabeth L. Wolf, speeding, $124.

Vincent D. Zeiher, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Juveniles— City of Amery: 16 year old, Deer Park, failure yield right of way, $98.80.

Village of Clear Lake: 14 year old, Clear Lake, trespass land, $240.

15 year old, Clear Lake, trespass land, $240.

15 year old, Clear Lake, trespass land, $240.

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Polk County Circuit Court Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Aug. 2, 2016 David J. Anderson, 25, Rice Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Stephanie J. Athey, 28, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Wayne Allan Boutain, 49, Centuria, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Brandonn R. Chapman, 19, Siren, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jerome Michael Compton, 67, Blaine, MN, speeding in 55

mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Julie Marie Dunnigan, 57, Champlin, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jessica L. Eisenman, 31, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Dylan Parker Gale, 23, Luck, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Victoria Kathryn Haluska, 17, Forest Lake, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Yang Her, 48, St. Paul, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Brice A. Kasdorf, 18, Deer

Park, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Patrick O. Kastens, 20, Amery, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Larry Roy Kiefat Jr., 45, Wyoming, MN, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Nicole Ann Krych, 23, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Gordon A. Lewis, 60, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jenna Marie Mahoney, 30, Shafer, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (35-39 mph), $358.

Joshua R. Moe, 18, Cushing, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Natalie Gloria Anitha Nelson, 22, Maple Grove, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Jessica Lj Peterson, 34, Cushing, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Brandon D. Reitan, 28, Rice Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90; fail to yield while making left turn, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Justin M. Slanina, 25, Eden Prairie, MN, speeding on city

highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Danielle Terese Steele, 24, White Bear Lake, MN, operate with restricted controlled substance (1st), $937.50.

Ramona F. Strohschein, 79, Turtle Lake, speeding on city highway (20-24 mph0, $225.70.

Bruce A. Thomas, 64, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Chad Grant Transue, 31, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Rae Dena Worman, 68, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

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AUGUST 23, 2016

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100 Years Ago August 24, 1916

Line Depot.

The discovery was made about 6 a.m. The transient was immediately hauled to the Amery hospital where he died within a short time from a fitlike seizure.

After investigation it was discovered that he was Bennett Davidson, 43, formerly of Richland Center, Wis. His identity was corroborated by a brother living at Richland Center.

Rush Paving Work The work on the streets is progressing rapidly. The hauling away of dirt is done, the grading is practically completed and the paving begins today.

Mr. Olda is doing an excellent job. His management of the crew and careful attention to details is being commended by all who have watched the work.

New Addition Ready for School Opening

85 Years Ago August 27, 1931

Sucker Lake Becomes ‘Lake Wapogasset’

Cumberland Bank Robbed by Machinegun Bandits Five bandits robbed the State Bank of Cumberland, of $5,000 at noon Monday.

Deputy sheriffs shot and wounded one of the robbers as they were escaping.

The bandits headed toward Luck, on highway No. 48. This road leads to the Twin Cities.

An alarm was broadcast to Wisconsin and Minnesota police but the bandits have not been apprehended.

Machineguns sprayed slugs along the main street of Cumberland as the bandits made their getaway and two Cumberland citizens opened fire on the bandits as they sped away in their car.

It was believed one of the bandits was wounded.

Four men, the leader carrying a machinegun, walked into the bank just at noon while a fifth man waited outside in the automobile. Seven employees and one customer were in the bank when the robbers entered.

The leader of the gang leveled his machinegun at the victims and ordered: “Down on the floor – all of you – or I’ll press the trigger on this thing.” All obeyed the order.

Quickly the bandits scooped up all the cash in the cashier’s cage, then located the vault.

As they ran out of the bank, carrying their loot in a sack, Jed Nelson and W. N. Fuller, an attorney, came running in the street, armed with pistols.

The bandits jumped into their car, shouting at the driver to start the car. Nelson and Fuller opened fire into the back of the car. They heard a scream and believed one of their bullets took effect.

Milton Hunnicut, a messenger boy, ran into the street as the bandits were escaping and shouted an alarm.

Bert Myers, deputy sheriff, came running into the street as Fuller and Nelson opened fire. Myers carried a sawedoff shotgun, and he, too, fired upon the fleeing machine.

Myers then commandeered an automobile and sped away after the robbers. As he did so, the leader turned and sprayed the street of the town with machinegun bullets, forcing Myers to give up the chase.

Several buildings on the street were struck by the bul-

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Dr. James Wallace was president emeritus of Macalester College, and was for many years Wapogasset’s most prominent and beloved summer resident at his island home, “Wallace’s Island” at the north end of Wapogasset Lake. Wallace did many things for Lake Wapogasset besides reforesting his own lands there. Finding that the old Indian name of the lake on the original government plats was “Lake Wahpuggaisee” and that early settlers had named it Sucker Lake, he decided that the lake deserved a more attractive name, so he applied to the proper government agency to have this beautiful lake given its present name of Lake Wapogasset

lets, but no one was hurt.

George Wells of Bungalow Beach, landed the largest walleye pike reported so far this season.

The fish was caught in Pike Lake in this city and weighed 10 ½ pounds and measured 29 ½ inches in length and 18 ¼ inches in girth.

It was caught on light tackle with a chub minnow on the South Bend spinner casting from a boat.

The fire, which started from an undetermined cause was discovered about five o’clock but had gained such headway that it was impossible to extinguish it with the available help.

There were five people housed in the building but all escaped without injury.

Chas. Krisel purchased the site and built the buildings this spring at a cost said to be $20,000 and had the opening about July 1st.

Mr. Krisel was in the twin cities while his wife was at their summer home on Bone Lake at the time of the fire.

Yesterday’s News

75 Years Ago August 21, 1941

Catches Large Fish

New Street Clock Erected

A street clock has been erected in front of the Union State Bank by an advertising specialty company. The case is brass with an attractive dial and surrounded by local advertising.

Diane Stangl

Additional Contracts Let Additional contracts let on a new jail and building last week by the County Board are: Van Dorn Steel Co., steel work, $5,650; Stoker Co., electrical wiring and plumbing, $3,707.10. The net cost of jail awarded to Sadler and Booth, Clear Lake, for the residence to cost $2,276.07 and will be let today by the County Board.

Wisconsin Still On Top Mr. and Mrs. John Torgerson and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Torgerson returned last week from a two weeks trip through Minnesota, North and South Dakota. They report the crops in both Dakotas as either being burned out by the dry weather or swept clean by grasshoppers, and say that this part of Wisconsin looks fine in comparison.

Paradise Park Burned The large, new dance and recreation hall at Paradise Park on Balsam Lake was burned to the ground early Monday morning.

Harkinson Block Goes to Dr. Madden The two-story brick Harkinson block, built in 1926 by the late Dr. J. L. Harkinson, and left to his heirs, a son and daughter, was sold at public auction to Dr. M. M. Madden.

R. C. Winchester, administrator of the Harkinson estate, said the sale would have to have the approval of the court.

This is believed to be forthcoming, however, as the heirs are said to be satisfied with the $10,500 bid by Dr. Madden, the high bidder.

Dr. Madden plans, as soon as the court’s approval will put in a new heating plant and make other necessary repairs.

As to his future plans, he has not yet decided. He may occupy one of the downstairs store spaces, he said, or else move upstairs. Either move would, of course, include his chiropractic offices, Mrs. Madden’s beauty shop, and their living quarters.

70 Years Ago August 22, 1946 Two Polio Cases Reported This past week found the first two cases of polio being reported to Dr. W. B. Cornwall, health officer for Amery.

First case to be reported was that of Mrs. Ruby Nimmick, 23, who resides in one of John Edman’s cabins. She had a very slight case of polio and remained at home. At this time her condition is improving.

Walter Zacharek, 37, became ill Monday morning and on Tuesday he was taken to Minneapolis General Hospital. His case is quite severe with paralysis becoming evident.

He is employed at the Aasmundrud Hardware.

Amery Schools to Delay Opening Recent developments in the spreading polio epidemic have caused the postponement of the Amery schools to Monday, Sept. 16, instead of as originally scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Principal D. K. Lien advises that this step was taken after consulting Health Officer Dr. W. B. Cornwall on the condition. Public opinion in the matter is reported as highly in favor of such a postponement.

Air Meet Postponed to Oct. 13 Sunday, Oct. 13, is the new date set for the Air Meet and Celebration for this community, following postponement of the event this past week because of the present polio epidemic.

The decision was reached on recommendations of health officials. In most quarters the announcement was accepted as inevitable following cancellation of the Polk County Fair at St. Croix Falls and the Minnesota State Fair.

During the past several years, the middle of October has been ideal fall weather and it is with this mind that the new date has been designated.

60 Years Ago August 23, 1956 Transient Dies Early Friday Morning City employee Algot Johnson was the first to report to authorities last Friday morning that a man, apparently ill, was lying in the road near the Soo

Additional facilities will greet Amery students when they begin regular classes Monday, August 27.

A portion of the recent building project will be ready for use for the first time this fall.

Included in this will be the new home economics department, ag shop and classroom, commercial room, science room and industrial arts department.

From comments made by “visiting firemen” Amery now has one of the most outstanding home economic departments in the state. Enlarged and laid out attractively, the new unit will provide much needed incentive for more students in this particular field.

45 Years Ago August 26, 1971 Hospital “On Wire” Apple River Valley Memorial Hospital, Amery, is one of 118 medical facilities nationwide selected as a reporting station in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Developed by the Consumer Safety Division of the Federal Food and Drug Administration, the system will accumulate information on about 720,000 injuries per year.

Vehicular accidents and work related mishaps will not be reported to the national office. The only exceptions are those injuries resulting while repairmen are working in the home and farm injuries.

Only cases to be reported are those handled through the emergency room at the ARVM hospital. Each day, five days per week, the information from the emergency room is typed on a Western Union paper tape perforator, which is connected to a computer.

This single computer monitors information from all 118 sites.

The system will help identify dangerous appliances, toys and household utensils much more rapidly and to notify the public or seek changes in design.

Besides the Amery location, units are being installed in two Milwaukee hospitals and the hospital at Sparta.

Selection was based on statistical analysis from information available on 5,700 hospitals in the continental United States.

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County will waive permit fees for broadband expansion

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

When it comes to expanding internet access, the county will foot a small part of the bill beginning next year. Board members voted last week to drop permit fees associated with utility development on public rights of way, such as boring inspections and trenching. The change will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017.

Representatives from Lakeland Communications and Clear Lake Telephone had encouraged the board to waive the fees. Lakeland has noted that its permit fees in Polk County have added up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The estimated cost for the county in 2017 will be $3,400. It’s a small portion of the budget, but some board mem-

bers felt the concession should not be made on principle, because the fees are calculated at break-even cost to the county.

“There’s no fee for the sake of having a fee,” said Supervisor John Bonneprise of Osceola. “It’s only for (highway department staff’s) time.”

“Either the user pays for it, or the taxpayer pays for it,” said Supervisor Warren Nelson, Amery. “If we waive the fee, everyone – whether they have a computer or don’t have a computer – is going to pay. … How do you explain an exception for one group and not for another?”

Others argued that the county couldn’t afford not to waive the fee.

“If we take the $30 (permit fee) that the highway department has come up

with, it still puts us 30 times higher than Barron County, Burnett County, Washburn County,” said Supervisor Brad Olson, Clam Falls. “While I hate to look at our neighbors as our competition … the gentlemen in the back of the room (in the telecommunications business) are going to go there or stay there and not come back here. Our education system, health system, economic development system, everything that happens in this county depends upon fiber optics. For $3,400 a year, it’s a pretty simple explanation as to why the taxpayer should be footing this bill.”

Supervisor Larry Jepson, Osceola, pointed out that the money would come at the cost of other county services.

“Given the fact that we can’t raise

the levy, it really isn’t the taxpayer, it’s some other program in the county that’s going to lose the $3,400,” he said.

“What other program do we take it out of?”

Supervisor Chris Nelson, Balsam Lake, suggested there was plenty of “fluff” to cut.

“I read some meeting minutes recently where board supervisors gave themselves a raise in the per diem,” he said. “Our comprehensive plan clearly states that we’re supposed to be doing this. I think we could cut $3,400 from a lot of different places rather than sending a message to utility companies not to do business in Polk County.”

The board removed the fees by a 9-4 vote.

‘Haunted highway building’ deemed unsafe for workers

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Addiction, recovery and the ‘Church of Felons’ Documentary to premier Aug. 26

Addiction grips much of the population of Wisconsin and many parts of Minnesota. But in Polk County, Wis., addiction seems to have become the rule rather than the exception. Polk is one of the most addicted counties in the state with more alcoholism, meth use, and meth lab activity than much of the country.

If arrest rates are an accurate reflection of drug-related criminal activity, Polk County is the primary drug gateway between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Thus, Minnesota plays a large role in access to a multitude of illegal substances Wisconsin addicts crave.

The highly anticipated documentary “Church of Felons” exposes the problem and price of addiction, uncovering the methods of a heavy-handed judicial system attempting to crack down on rising rates of addiction.

“We have a problem, and it’s just under the surface.” says Director Jordan Mederich. “Many

don’t realize how extremely dangerous it’s become. You’re either actively addicted yourself, or you know someone who is. That’s the truth across the board.”

The fi lm tells the stories of four multioffense felons and their respective searches for a second chance. Mederich hopes that the fi lm’s exclusive interviews and never before seen footage of Polk County meth raids will pave the way to help for addicts searching for a way out.

The regional premiere of “Church of Felons” is set for August 26 and 27 at the Osceola High School Auditorium, before a national release in 2017. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward a scholarship fund for Polk County addicts interested in treatment through MN Adult and Teen Challenge, a faith-based addiction recovery program.

Tickets are available at churchoffelons.com.

A recent examination of Polk County’s highway department building by engineering and architectural firm SEH uncovered 36 code violations and concluded that the work environment is unsafe for employees and the public.

The county is working to amend those issues, according to Polk County Administrator Dana Frey, who reported SEH’s findings to the county board Aug. 16. In the meantime, Frey – who referred to the 1933 structure as the “haunted highway building” – is urging the county board to approve funding for a new facility.

“The county is in a position to fund a reasonable facility without a tax increase,” said Frey, reiterating past statements.

“Our debt service is about to drop off substantially … and interest rates are at historic lows.”

In addition to safety concerns, the SEH study found that the building is too small for the department’s needs, evidenced by equipment stored outside and off site.

To fulfi ll current needs, the existing 42,200-square-foot building would need to be at least 94,100 square feet, SEH concluded.

The firm recommended that the county build from scratch at

a new location, calling the existing site “congested” with poor, possibly even dangerous, access to roads.

At minimum, a new building with a 50-year life expectancy would cost the county almost $9 million.

“This isn’t the maximum,” Frey told the board. “You may decide on more … I don’t know if you could decide on less.”

Optional additions such as a new vehicle scale, salt storage building and heated equipment storage space could add between $90,000 and $5.9 million.

Whether the county would hold a referendum on the matter is up to the board, said Frey.

A 2008 referendum to build a new facility for the highway department failed, but Frey noted that the county’s finances have stabilized since then.

“In 2007 I would not have recommended building a highway facility,” he said. “At that point it would have been a 7 percent property tax increase on top of escalating taxes, at a time when the county’s public finances were in the worst shape probably since the Great Depression.”

911 system The county’s 911 system is also due for an update. It is still operational, according to Administrator Frey, but has become obsolete. If a part were to break, county staff might not be able to find a replacement.

Frey estimated it would cost

$30,000 to update the system, and said he would recommend doing so in his 2017 budget proposal.

“It’s become urgent now,” said Frey, “and we’re in a finally in a position to make some reasonable capital investments. This one is showing up as a priority.”

Legal dispute The board declined to settle a legal dispute with Lakeland Communications, which has claimed that the county’s highway department damaged two telephone communication pedestals while mowing. One was allegedly damaged in September 2013 and the other in July 2016. The company is seeking $1,791.21 from the county via two legal judgments.

The proposal to settle for roughly $1,500 was defeated nine to six. A board member’s amended proposal to settle for $500 was also defeated, ten to five.

Shore and land use ordinances The county board approved an updated comprehensive land use ordinance and new shoreland protection zoning ordinance. The codes update the 1970s land use ordinance and bring the county into compliance with the state’s Act 55, which bars counties from regulating shoreland more strictly than the state.

Lakeview Avenue scheduled for resurfacing

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery’s Lakeview Avenue, which stretches north and south between Arlington and 2nd Street near York Park is scheduled for resurfacing by November, according to Public Works Director Allen (Bones) McCarty.

The City’s Finance Committee approved a bid from Mon-

arch paving at their August 10 meeting. The bid of $25,870.11 includes pulverizing, and will be funded in part through money from Wisconsin’s Local Road Improvement Program. The City is slated to receive at least $8,309.16 in state funding toward the project, possibly more.

McCarty says he has a working list of streets in need of repair or replacement, which tends to get shuffled based on

priority.

The Lakeview Avenue project is just a slice of Amery’s overall street repair budget. McCarty says the city earmarks $125,000 per year for street resurfacing, and another $125,000 for routine upkeep.

According to McCarty, the Lakeview Avenue project has not yet been scheduled by Monarch, but is slated for completion by November.

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Certified and Support staff of the Amery School District Students attending Amery Schools return to classes on Monday, August 29, 2016.

Certified Staff ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF James Kuchta.............. District Administrator Tom Bensen................. Middle School Principal &

District Assessment Coordinator Shawn Doerfler High School Principal Cheryl Meyer............... Elementary Principal &

Director of Instruction Oralee Schock.............. Intermediate Principal &

Curriculum Coordinator Cheryl Wesle................ Director of Pupil Services DISTRICT-WIDE STAFF Jennifer Chivers......... Speech & Language

Pathologist Josh Gould................... Athletic Director Deanna Johnson......... School Psychologist Katie Johnson.............. School Psychologist Wendy Kendzior.......... Speech & Language Pathologist Linnae Seaman........... School Nurse LIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amanda Aizpurua...... Grade 1 Renee' Anderson.......... Art Travis Bauermeister.. 4K Lisa Bensen.................. Guidance Counselor Annie Braaten............. Grade 1 Jerri Clemas................ Special Education Brenda Cronk.............. Grade 2 Patricia Donahue........ 4K Breanna Ellevold........ Grade 2 Whitney Feidt.............. Title I Heather Hahn.............. Grade 1 Teresa Haines.............. Early Childhood Lisa Hill........................ Montessori Children’s House Janice Jensen.............. Special Education Jana Kastanek............. Grade 2 Jennifer Kennedy....... Grade 1 Stacia Koerper............. Kindergarten Jennifer Komanec...... Grade 2 JoNell Leadholm......... Kindergarten Cathy Loverude........... Kindergarten Jennifer Melberg......... Grade 2 Grant Miller................. Kindergarten Kari Moskal................. Music Meredith Oman........... Title I/Reading Specialist Gwyn Otto.................... Montessori Children’s House Kathy Peters................ Kindergarten Danielle Peterson........ Physical Education Lori Pickard................. Media Specialist Carrie Schuh............... Grade 1 Linda Sykora............... 4K Alexandra Toney........ 4K Lynnette Wentz........... Grade 2 AMERY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Stephanie Amans........ Grade 4 Amy Bjorge.................. Special Education Teri Anderson-Hoyer. Title I Reading & Math Laura Badman............ Music Mary Bartlett.............. Grade 5 Sue Bielmeier............... AIM Advisor Christopher Boyd........ Band/Music Lindsay Bruder........... Grade 4 Laura Busse................. Grade 4 Brenda Croes............... Grade 5 Jeremiah Fisk............. AIM Advisor Amy Groth................... Grade 4 David Haakenson........ Spanish Claire Hanson............. Grade 3

Melissa Hanson........... Physical Education Tanya Julson............... Grade 3 Amy Klein.................... Title I Reading & Math Cheri Lee...................... Keyboarding Samantha Montana.... AIM Advisor Colleen O'Brien........... Special Education Kevin Olson................. Art Danielle Peterson........ AIM Physical Education Lori Pickard................. Media Specialist Justin Schuh................ Physical Education Jill Schutz..................... Grade 3 Julie Severson............. Grade 3 Zahida Severson.......... Special Education Michael Simonson...... Grade 5 Andy Wolf..................... Grade 4 AMERY MIDDLE SCHOOL Mitzi Anderson........... Language Arts Laura Badman............ Music Meredith Enjaian........ Music Cassie Castro............... Special Education Allen Carlson............... Technology Education Annalise Collins......... Grade 6 Shayne Curtis.............. Grade 7 Miranda Doolittle....... Special Education David Haakenson........ Spanish Melissa Hanson........... Physical Education Anita Jalonack............ Communication Arts Amy Klein.................... At-Risk Student Intervention Cheri Lee...................... Business Education Lori Leitzke.................. Grade 6 Darcy Lorsung............ Mathematics Danielle Macholl......... Grade 6 Jenny Meixner............ Grade 6 Tammi Milberg........... Mathematics/Language Arts Marya Oft..................... Social Studies Kevin Olson................. Art Mark Oman.................. Science Levi Busse.................... Mathematics Matt Pettersen............. Social Studies Lori Pickard................. Media Specialist Justin Schuh................ Physical Education Laura Sjogren.............. Language Arts Jessica Smith............... Special Education Ariel Humpal............... Science Kathy Vincent............. Family/Consumer Education Kate Weisenbeck......... Guidance Counselor

Support Staff DISTRICT-WIDE STAFF Dena Babcock.............. Administrative Assistant Lonny Baker................ Computer Technician Chuck Berry................ Asst. Maintenance/ Transportation/Grounds Paulette Braatz............ Director of Human ResourcesTracy Hendrickson..... Director of Community

Education Nina Hutton................. Director of Clubhouse Childcare Michelle Moore............ School Nutrition Secretary Stacy Nelson................ Director of School Nutrition Tom Olson.................... Transportation Dept. Mechanic Bill Peterson................ Transportation/Grounds Supervisor Pam Robarge................ Athletic Department Secretary George Sigsworth....... Director of Buildings/

Maintenance Stacy Sigsworth.......... Finance Secretary Twila Sikkink............. Director of Finances Susie Thayer................ Student Enrollment/

HS Guidance Clint Waalen................ Director of Information/ Technology Clubhouse: Machelle Carlson Deena Danielson Ashley Hanson Honesty Houle Kathy Hyden Nan Lang Nolte Amy LaTourneau Sasha Lundgren Michelle Marquand Anjanette Osero Lisa Ouellette Taylor Rynda Amber Walton Custodians: Josh Anderson Gary Bader Darla Bremness Tom Cuper Deb Christianson Todd Christianson Bonnie Gehrman Steve Norlander Elizabeth O’Connell-Bengtson Greg Tilton Shirley Tilton Rick Wilson Drivers: Elizabeth Bowman Josh Bump Mandy Cheney Marcia Frisco Adam Greeson Fred Lunsman Jr. Ramona Pickard Darci Waterman-Eckwall

Dennis Brase Allen Carlson David Corbett Sue Gehrman Jerol Johnson Terri Paulson Stephanie Roth Misty Wishard

AMERY HIGH SCHOOL Donna Anich................ Mathematics Laura Badman............ Vocal Music Steve Bielmeier............ Social Studies/Physical Education Sam Bosley................... Mathematics/Science Christopher Boyd........ Band/Music Paraeducators: Michael Buenzli.......... English Shelly Anderson Dawn Bembenek Lorna Coleman............ English Heidi Bloomer Terri Cran Paul Enslin.................. Science Darian Eitel Joanne Erickson Josh Ganje.................... Technical Education Eileen Flatten Jessica Fox Karen Ganje................. Guidance Counselor Patty Gooch Kelly Grube Josh Gould................... Social Studies/Athletic Julie Heiden Jill Jackson Director Sandy Johnson Marie Knutson Jennifer Helbig............ Speech/Language Kari Kulzer Ashley Lee Cinthia Johnson.......... Spanish Brenda Olson Jana Oman Yvonne Kurtzhals....... Guidance Counselor Erin Osero Louann Pechacek Emily Larson............... Family and Consumer Lynn Pickard Kari Sattre Education Karen Schwerdtfeger Deven Sigsworth Cheri Lee...................... Business Education Sue Spurrell Kaye Swanson Ramona Lockwood..... Business Education Sheila Wagner Tammy Wassberg Tracy Longhenry........ Special Education Tammy Winchell Misty Wishard Becky Lorsung............ English Dawn Wulf Mary Ziegler Scott Marko.................. Special Education Bryan Melberg............. Social Studies School Nutrition: Derrick Meyer............. Agriculture/Driver Education Janice Berry Julie Cardinal Chuck Wellman........... Special Education Kerrie Clark Vickie Heiss Heidi Moreau............... Social Studies Trudy Helin Lori Molenaar Kari Moskal................. Vocal Music Anne Monette Molly Petry Kevin Olson................. Art Denise Robbins Diane Thompson Liz Waltzer Darci Waterman-Eckwall Lori Pickard................. Media Specialist Dayna Prindle............. Special Education Secretaries: Wanda Rimestad......... French Katie Elmer Jesse Rose..................... Health/Physical Education Pamela Hartmann Tara Rose..................... Science Dava Manning Lisa Ruehlow............... English Becky Schmidt Steve Schieffer............. Science Sylvia Wien Stephani Schmidt....... Art Paula Stevens.............. Mathematics Rob Vincent.................. Mathematics

PUBLIC NOTICES

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Early voting could start next month MILWAUKEE (AP)—Wisconsin voters may be able to start casting ballots for November's general election as early as next month if an appeals court doesn't act before then on a federal judge's ruling that struck down a host of Wisconsin election laws.

Municipal clerks must set early voting dates. By law, ballots have to be in the hands of clerks by Sept. 21, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. .

The Madison city clerk's office said early voting will begin Sept.

26, and Milwaukee Election Commission executive director Neil Albrecht told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he expects Milwaukee will follow a similar timeline. ``The law had been whittled down, so we're working out the final details but it will include multiple voting sites and weekend hours,'' Albrecht said.

Local elections officials will have a chance to set up voting stations at college campuses and other locations, rather than requiring people to come to the clerks' offices to cast

early ballots.

Among the election laws struck down Judge James Peterson in July are certain limits on absentee and early voting, which the judge found unfairly benefited Republicans. Before the judge's ruling, early voting was scheduled to begin Oct. 24.

Republican Gov. Scott Walker has twice signed laws limiting early voting in recent years. Walker said he was not focused on the early voting limits, but is more concerned with making sure the courts uphold the state's voter ID law.

WISTAX Facts:

Property Values Up in South and West, Down in North New figures from the Department of Revenue show wide regional variations in how much total property values, or equalized values, are growing in Wisconsin.

Overall, total property values (or equalized values) were up 3 percent statewide.

Ten counties had values grow at least 4 percent, while five exceeded 5 percent. These counties are limited to three locations:

in and around Eau Claire County, east of the Twin Cities; in Dane and two nearby counties; and, in Kenosha County, within commuting distance of Chicago.

Declines were even more geographically concentrated.

Nine counties across the north had values that were flat or declining. They ranged from Bayfield and Sawyer in the west to Florence and Forest in the

east. The largest declines came in Forest (-1.9 percent) and Iron (-2.2 percent) counties. Two other counties in the north had scant value increases: Lincoln (0.4 percent) and Oneida (0.3 percent).

The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization dedicated to good government through citizen education since 1932.

Bid Request for Amery Housing Authority The Amery Housing Authority is accepting bids for the lawn care and snow removal at its six locations in Amery. For a detailed list of the required duties included in this service and contract period, contact Terry Forrest at 715-268-2500 or email: aha@amerytel.net. Sealed bids must be submitted

by Monday September 5th and will be decided on at the regular Board meeting being held on Thursday September 8th.

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School District of Amery Notice for Directory Information

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the School District of Amery, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, the School District of Amery may disclose appropriately designated "directory data" without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory data is to allow the School District of Amery to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include: • A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production; • The annual yearbook; • Honor roll or other recognition lists; • Graduation programs; and • Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory data, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.

The School District of Amery has designated the following information as directory information: • Student's name • Address • Telephone listing • Parent(s) or Guardian(s) • Participation in officially recognized activities and sports • Weight and height of members of athletic teams • Electronic mail address • Photograph • Degrees, honors and awards received • Date and place of birth • Major field of study • Dates of attendance • Grade level • The most recent educational agency or institution attended If you do not want the School District of Amery to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing within fourteen (14) days of the first day of school, or fourteen (14) days following a student enrollment that takes place during the school year. The request must indicate the name of the child, the school the child is attending and indicate who is making the request.

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If no formal written request to withhold this information is received within fourteen (14) days after the first day of school, or fourteen (14) days following a student enrollment that takes place during the school year, the informational items outlined above will be considered “Directory Data” and may be released to individuals as authorized by state statute without parental consent.

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Important Announcement for Parents/Guardians of Students Attending Amery Schools

NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

We would like for you to be aware that the School District of Amery provides accident insurance coverage for students while they are in school or playing in school-sponsored activities. The insurance provider, Student Assurance, will be working with the School District of Amery to provide coverage that is to be used as a supplement to your family’s existing insurance coverage. A $250 deductible will be applied to claims submitted to Student Assurance for payment.

The SDA offers students a variety of educational options to children who reside in the District. The District’s primary educational pathway and instructional program for students involves a progression from 4-year-old Kindergarten through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma.

The District’s schools, and each school’s most recent state-assigned performance category (if available), are listed below: •Lien Elementary School (Grades 4K-2): •Amery Intermediate School (Grades 3-5): •Amery Middle School (Grades 6-8): •Amery High School (Grades 9-12): Some of the specific education programs offered to eligible students who are enrolled in and attending the District’s schools include the following: •Early childhood special education (for students who are at least 3 years old but not yet school-age) •Special education for students with disabilities •English language learner education •Gifted and talented education •Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs •Individualized program and curriculum modifications •Alternative education program(s) •At-risk education (e.g., for students identified as being at-risk of not graduating from high school) •Summer school programming The full version of the District’s most recent school and school district accountability report, as issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction under section 115.385 of the state statutes, can be accessed via the following page on the District’s website: https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/ Educational options for students who are enrolled in the ASD that involve part-time attendance at an educational institution other than a school of the ASD include the following: •The Course Options Program, which —provides opportunities to apply for approval to take up to 2 courses at a time at another educational institution; —is subject to state and local eligibility requirements, including the limitation that the courses must satisfy a high school graduation requirement; and —includes certain District-approved dual credit opportunities that the District offers in conjunction with a partner institution of higher education.

•The Youth Options Program, which —provides opportunities to apply for approval to take courses at certain institutions of higher education; and —is available only to students who are enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade.

Additional educational options for children who reside in the District that involve full-time enrollment/attendance at a school, program, or other educational institution that is not a school or instrumentality of the ASD include the following: •High school students meeting certain age and other eligibility requirements may be permitted to attend a technical college or certain other programs for the purpose of completing a program leading to the student’s high school graduation or to a high school equivalency diploma.

•Full-time Open Enrollment involving physical attendance in a public school of a nonresident school district or attendance through a virtual charter school that is associated with a nonresident school district.

•Beginning in the 2016-17 school year, a child with a disability who meets the program’s specific eligibility requirements may apply to attend an eligible, participating private school under a scholarship awarded through the state’s “Special Needs Scholarship Program,” as established under section 115.7915 of the state statutes.

•Enrollment in a private school of the family’s choosing (at the family’s own cost, as applicable).

•Enrollment in a home-based private educational program as provided under state law.

Any injury that occurs at school should be immediately reported to a staff member so that an injury report can be completed. That injury report will be forwarded to you, the students’ parent or guardian. After you have submitted any related medical bills to your own insurance company, you will send a copy of the injury report, along with your insurance provider’s explanation of benefits, to Student Assurance. Medical costs that are not covered by your insurance will be paid by Student Assurance, less the $250 deductible. If you do not have your own insurance coverage, you will submit all of the related medical bills to Student Assurance for payment, less the $250 deductible.

If you have any questions regarding this supplemental student accident insurance, please feel free to contact any of the school offices. We are looking forward to an exciting (and safe) school year!

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School District of Amery Notification of Rights under FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are: (1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School to amend a record should write to a School Principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to privacy of personally identifiable information in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without con¬sent.

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an ad¬ministrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or com¬pany with whom the School has outsourced services or functions it would otherwise use its own employees to perform (such as an attorney, audi¬tor, medical consultant, or therapist); a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteer assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educa-tion record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-8520

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Educational options for children who reside in the ASD but who are enrolled in and attending a private school or home-based private educational program include the following: •Such students have the opportunity to attend summer school classes/programs offered in the District.

•Private school students in the high school grades have the opportunity to apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in a District school, pursuant to section 118.145(4) of the state statutes.

•Students who are enrolled in a home-based private educational program have the opportunity to: —Apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in public schools as provided under section 118.53.

—Participate in District interscholastic athletics and other District extracurricular activities as provided under section 118.133.

For more information about any of the educational options listed in this notice, please contact the School Principals, District Office or the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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POSSESSION OR USE OF WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PREMISES No person shall possess, use, or store a weapon or look-alike weapon in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles or at school-sponsored activities, except as otherwise specifically provided. A dangerous weapon or look-alike weapon is defined by state statute to include, but not be limited to, guns, electric weapons, knives, except a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2.5 inches in length, metallic knuckles, martial arts equipment, or any other object which is capable of inflicting bodily harm, property damage, or which endangers the health and safety of students and staff. Ammunition and explosives are included within the weapons category.

Violation of this policy will be reported to law enforcement or juvenile delinquency authorities as outlined in Chapter 48 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Dangerous weapons will be confiscated by school personnel and a dangerous weapon(s) taken from a student will be reported to the student's parent(s)/guardian(s). Any student violating this policy shall be subject to penalties outlined in the state law and referred for suspension and/or expulsion in accordance with state and federal law. Any employee violating this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with employee policies and agreements and referred to law enforcement officials for prosecution.

The building principal may allow weapons in the building for the following purposes: 1. Weapons under the control of law enforcement officers discharging their official duties or military personnel who are armed in the line of duty; 2. Theatrical props used in appropriate settings, starter pistols used in appropriate sporting events or archery equipment properly used in physical education classes; 3. For purposes of demonstration, educational presentations, or safety classes.

Approval must be in writing and granted prior to the weapon being brought to the school. The weapon shall be maintained in the possession of the principal or person(s) designated by the principal, except during the actual demonstration or presentation.

See complete policy #833 at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us/dist_policies.cfm WNAXLP

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act If your family lives in any of the following situations: •In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground •On the street •In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations, or •Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing, Then, your preschool-aged and school-aged children have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Your children have the right to: •Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there.

They must be given access to the same public education, including preschool education, provided to other children.

•Continue in the school they attended before you became homeless or the school they last attended, if that is your choice and is feasible. If a school sends your child to a school other than the one you request, the school must provide you with a written explanation and offer you the right to appeal the decision.

•Receive transportation to the school they attended before your family became homeless or the school they last attended, if you or a guardian request such transportation.

•Attend a school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless. Children cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless.

•Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment.

•Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment.

•Enroll and attend classes in the school of your choice even while the school and you seek to resolve a dispute over enrolling your children.

•Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children served in these programs.

•Receive transportation to school and to school programs.

When you move, you should do the following: •Contact any of the School District of Amery’s building Principals at (715) 268-9771 for help in enrolling your child in a new school or arranging for your child to continue in his or her former school. (Or, someone at a shelter, social services office, or the school can direct you to the person you need to contact.)

•Contact the school and provide any information you think will assist the teachers in helping your child adjust to new circumstances.

•Ask the local liaison for homeless education, the shelter provider, or a social worker for assistance with clothing and supplies, if needed.

If you need further assistance, call the National Center for Homeless Education at the toll-free Help Line number: WNAXLP 1-800-308-2145.

School District of Amery ANNUAL NOTICE OF BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN STANDARD COMPLIANCE AND EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

In accordance with the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (1910.1030), the School District of Amery hereby notifies all interested parties that the Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens is available for inspection and review in the district office. A minimum charge for copies may apply.

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STUDENT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE No student shall violate any state or federal law regarding the possession, distribution, sale or use of alcohol beverages or controlled substances, or possess, distribute, sell, use or be under the influence of alcohol beverages or controlled substances, or be in possession of drug paraphernalia, while on school premises or while involved in any school-related activity. For purposes of this policy, alcohol beverages include all fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor as defined

by Section 125.02 of the state statutes and controlled substances and drug paraphernalia include all substances and equipment, products and materials as defined

by Chapter 161 of the state statutes.

All students shall abide by this policy. Failure to do so shall result in disciplinary action that may include suspension or expulsion from school in accordance with Board policy and state law.

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2016-2017 ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION

As a result of federal legislation (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act AHERA), each primary and secondary school in the nation is required to complete a stringent inspection for asbestos and to develop a plan of management for all asbestoscontaining building materials. The School District of Amery has a goal to be in full compliance with this law and is following the spirit, as well as, the letter of the law. As a matter of policy, the district shall continue to maintain a safe and healthful environment for our community’s youth and employees.

In keeping with this legislation, all buildings (including portables and support buildings) owned by the School District of Amery were inspected by an EPA accredited inspector and samples were analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the school prepared, and the state approved, a comprehensive management plan for handling the asbestos located within its buildings safely and responsibly.

The School District of Amery has a list of the location(s); type(s) of asbestos containing materials found in that school building and a description and time-table for their proper management. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review in the school office. Copies are available at 10 cents per page. Questions related to the plan should be directed to the School District of Amery at (715) 268-9771.

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VISITORS TO SCHOOLS The Board of Education encourages parents and citizens of the school district to visit our schools in accordance with reasonable procedures to control such visits as established by the administration. The intent of those procedures shall be to make the programs of the district open to the public, while at the same time minimizing the disturbance and disruption of the educational process.

Whereas the School District of Amery is charged with the responsibility of providing a safe environment for all students, and whereas the School District of Amery is also charged with providing a learning environment that ensures the confidentiality of all students, the following procedures shall apply: Visitors: All building visitors shall be required to register at the building office, stating on a sign-in sheet the purpose of the visit. All guests will be required to wear a visitor badge in plain sight at all times while in the building or on school grounds. The following are exceptions to the above: A. Persons who are in the building at the specific invitation of the district and are working with a district employee.

B. Parents or citizens who have been invited to visit the school as part of a scheduled open house or special day.

C. Individuals who are attending a scheduled performance by a school class, team, or group.

D. Members of the community wishing to visit a class must obtain approval of the classroom teacher and the building principal and must make arrangements one day prior to the visit.

E. Visitors other than custodial parents or guardians wishing to visit a specific student must provide written permission from the custodial parent or guardian and obtain approval from the building principal one day prior to the visit.

The building principal shall have the authority to exclude from the building premises any person or persons he or she has reason to believe would be, or is, disrupting the educational program of the school. Engaging in any action that interferes with the learning process shall result in the revocation of the visitor's pass.

School personnel encountering any non-employee not wearing a visitor badge shall ask them to report to the office for registration. If a person refuses, the employee shall notify the building principal, or his or her designee, who may then call the police for assistance.

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LEGAL NOTICE EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The School District of Amery is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students in the district. Therefore, no person, on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability may be denied admission to any district school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, student services, recreational or other program or activity.

Students who have been identified as having a handicap or disability, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided with reasonable accommodations in educational services or programs. Students may be considered handicapped or disabled under this policy even if they are not covered under the district's special education policies and procedures.

It shall be the responsibility of the district administrator to examine existing policies and develop new policies where needed to ensure that the School District of Amery does not discriminate pursuant to state and federal law.

The district administrator shall ensure that an employee is designated annually to receive complaints filed alleging violation of this policy. That employee shall ensure adoption of a complaint procedure to resolve complaints alleging violation of this policy and ensure that an evaluation of the district's compliance with this policy is completed every five years.

Notice of this policy and its accompanying complaint procedures shall be published at the beginning of each school year and posted in each school building in the district. In addition, a student nondiscrimination statement shall be included on student and staff handbooks, course selection handbooks, and other published materials distributed to the public describing school activities and opportunities.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY NOTICE OF CHILD FIND ACTIVITY The School District of Amery must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the school district, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The Amery District has a special education screening program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who have not graduated from high school. Upon request, the district will screen a child who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting the District’s Director of Special Education, School District of Amery, at (715) 268-9771, or by writing to 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001.

Annually, the District conducts developmental screening of preschool children. Each child's motor, communication, and social skills are observed at various play areas. Each child is weighed and measured, and the child's hearing and vision is checked. The information is used to provide the parent with a profile of their child's current development and to provide suggestions for follow-up activities. Parents learn about community services available to them and speak with representatives of agencies serving families. The information from screening is also used to determine whether a child should be evaluated for a suspected disability. When school staff reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability, they refer the child for evaluation by a school district Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Developmental screening will be part of the kindergarten screening. Watch for the dates in the District mailings.

A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to report the child to the school district in which the child resides. If the child attends a private school in another school district, the child should be reported to the school district where the child attends school. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child's parent that the referral will be made. The referral must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. Others who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child. A referral for the School District of Amery may be sent to the school district address listed above.

The District maintains pupil records, including information from screening and special education referral. All records directly related to a student and maintained by the school district are pupil records. They include records maintained in any way including, but not limited to, computer storage media, video and audiotape, film, microfilm, and microfiche. Records maintained for personal use by a teacher and not available to others and records available only to persons involved in the psychological treatment of a child are not pupil records.

The District maintains several classes of pupil records.

"Progress records" include grades, courses the child has taken, the child's attendance record, immunization records, required lead screening records, and records of school extra-curricular activities. Progress records must be maintained for at least five years after the child ceases to be enrolled.

"Behavioral records" include such records as psychological tests, personality evaluations, records of conversations, written statements relating specifically to the pupil's behavior, tests relating specifically to achievement or measurement of ability, physical health records other than immunization and lead screening records, law enforcement officers' records, and other pupil records that are not "progress records." Law enforcement officers' records are maintained separately from other pupil records. Behavioral records may be maintained for no longer than one year after the child graduates or otherwise ceases to be enrolled, unless the parent specifies in writing that the records may be maintained for a longer period of time. The District informs parents when pupil records are no longer needed to provide special education. At the request of the child's parents, the school district destroys the information that is no longer needed.

"Directory data" includes the student's name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received, and the name of the school most recently previously attended by the student.

"Pupil physical health records" include basic health information about a pupil, including the pupil's immunization records, an emer-

gency medical card, a log of first aid and medicine administered to the pupil, an athletic permit card, a record concerning the pupil's ability to participate in an education program, any required lead screening records, the results of any routine screening test, such as for hearing, vision or scoliosis, and any follow-up to the test, and any other basic health information, as determined by the state superintendent. Any pupil record relating to a pupil's physical health that is not a pupil physical health record is treated as a patient health care record under sections 146.81 to 146.84, Wisconsin Statutes. Any pupil record concerning HIV testing is treated as provided under section 252.15, Wisconsin Statutes.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and section 118.125, Wisconsin Statutes, afford parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") the following rights with respect to education records: The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of receipt of the request. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the records(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The school district will comply with the request without unnecessary delay and before any meeting about an individualized education program, or any due process hearing, and in no case more than 45 days after the request has been made. If any record includes information on more than one child, the parents of those children have the right to inspect and review only the information about their child or to be informed of that specific information.

Upon request, the school district will give a parent or eligible student a copy of the progress records and a copy of the behavioral records. Upon request, the school district will give the parent or eligible student a list of the types and locations of education records collected, maintained, or used by the district for special education.

The school district will respond to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the records. A representative of the parent may inspect and review the records.

The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School District of Amery to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the district decides not to amend the record, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in the student's education records, except to the extent that federal and state law authorize disclosure without consent. The exceptions are stated in 34 CFR 99.31, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations; Sec. 9528, PL107-110, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; and section 118.125(2)(a) to (m) and sub. (2m), Wis. Statutes. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Also the district discloses "directory data" without consent, unless the parent notifies the district that it may not be released without prior parental consent.

The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4605.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2016 PR 58 In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICK G. GRANT DOD: June 24, 2016 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 7, 1929 and date of death June 24, 2016 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 966 85th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 14, 2016.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar August 4, 2016 Brian D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

from Quarter Moon Acres Equine Therapy Center To GDSI and their employees for the generosity of their time, talent and funds for the softball tournament fundraiser.

Thank You From Quarter Moon Acres Equine Therapy Center For all the generous support and donations from Amery residents and businesses for the Charity Softball tournament. We couldn’t do what we do without the wonderful support of the community.

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NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND OPEN BOOK

State of Wisconsin Town of Lincoln Polk County

OPEN BOOK – Friday September 9, 2016 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 16, 2016 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).

Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk Published August 23, 2016 - Amery Free Press

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Krupa DENTAL ARTS, James Attorney-at-Law 307 S. Keller, Amery S.C. Family Dentistry Members American Dental Association

D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S.

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Closed Fridays Other times by appointment Phone 715-268-8135

FAMILY DENTISTRY Rollyn P. Lee, D.D.S. Heather Marks, D.D.S.

1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103

Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses

Provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances

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BYRNES LAW OFFICE 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000

Brian D. Byrnes

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Whitley and Bergmanis FAMILY EYE Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Attorneys-at-Law CLINIC DON PAUL NOVITZKE JASON W. WHITLEY Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

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Richard A. Davis, CPA Randy A. Paulson, CPA Dirk A. Prindle, CPA Margo A. Rosen, CPA Roger Van Someren, CPA Abby L. Williamson, CPA Cathy A. Gille, CPA, MN 301 Keller Ave. S, Amery WI Business: (715) 268-7999 Fax (715) 268-4161 www.carlsonhighlandcpa.com

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Matt Saarem, pastor Sunday, Aug. 28: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m.

Holy Worship; 11:30 a.m. Youth Ed Committee.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years.

Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship.

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Thursday, Aug. 25: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Aug. 26: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Sunday, Aug. 28: 10 a.m. Worship/Blessing of the Backpacks; 11 a.m. Fawn Doe Rosa Family Outing after light lunch served in the Fellowship Hall; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social concerns Meeting.

Monday, Aug. 29: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Thursday, June 30: 9 a.m. Quilting.

Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Sunday, Aug. 28: 8:30 a.m. WELCA meeting at Deronda; 9:30 a.m. Worship at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Aug. 28: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 9 a.m. Quilting; 4:30 p.m. Yoga at Labyrinth.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Children’s Church are provided during Worship service.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Matt Saarem, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Church School.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3).

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year).

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Thursday, Aug. 25: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Aug. 28: 9 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 1:30 p.m. Handbells.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Sunday, Aug. 28: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 10:15 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening.

Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 25: 9 a.m. Quilting at Little Falls; 5 p.m.

Gather Meal at Little Falls.

Sunday, Aug. 28: 11 a.m. Worship at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service.

Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry.

MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, interim pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

On Being Humble “Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.”

—Proverbs 29:23 NIV

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e all know that self-praise stinks, or to quote Jesus, “those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12 NIV) This is an astute observation, and one which has many applications to life. Jesus made this statement while pointing out how religious leaders or teachers often desire to be exalted by fancy titles and seats of honor. Little has changed in two thousand years; people still like fancy titles and “seats of honor” (e.g., the corner office). Perhaps we are hardwired to respond to hierarchies and pecking orders, and we all know people who just can’t stand it if they aren’t the top dog. Jesus’ statement appears to be a recommendation to humble ourselves so that others will then exalt us, and in the social realm, this frequently happens—we praise others precisely because of their humility. But the more important lesson here concerns the spiritual realm.

In the kingdom of heaven, he who is least among you will be the most exalted.

Pope Francis is frequently praised for his genuine humility, just as his namesake St. Francis was, earning him the nickname “il Poverello” or the little poor man.

There is no better example of this than that of God becoming man, and Jesus’s greatest acts were his acts which showed the most humility, for example when he washed his disciples’ feet (John 13). So humble yourself, and genuinely strive to put others first, seeing them as better than yourself. – Christopher Simon

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Johnson: Milwaukee riots show war on poverty has failed MILWAUKEE (AP)—U.S. Sen Ron Johnson says recent violence in Milwaukee shows the federal government's efforts to stem poverty have failed.

Johnson, a Republican, said during a luncheon appearance in downtown Milwaukee shows the violence that broke out after a fatal officer-involved shooting this past weekend shows an anger that has been building for decades. He said the violence shows that well-intentioned government programs to help the poor haven't worked. He says people need to be honest with themselves and realize the war on poverty has failed.

Johnson says more government programs won't help. He says the solution lies in faith-based community programs that can help people find jobs.

Johnson is locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Russ Feingold. Johnson ousted Feingold from the Senate in 2010.

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DEATH NOTICE Scott Allen Olson, 55, Chandler, Arizona, died August 8, 2016 in Chandler.

He was born on August 3, 1961 in Grafton, North Dakota.

Colleen Pearson, 90, Amery, died Sunday, Aug. 21 at her home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, from First Lutheran Church in Amery. Burial will be in the Amery Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church.

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

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Call Bette at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings belmer@theameryfreepress.com

AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 24: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m.

Special Friend’s Communion; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting.

Thursday, Aug. 25: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-in Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 7 p.m. Western Wisconsin Lyme’s meeting.

Sunday, Aug. 28: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, Aug. 28: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; after the service New Orleans Youth Trip powerpoint followed by Pancake Breakfast.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May).

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Monday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass.

Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes.

Friday: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Sunday, Aug. 28, Catechist meeting 6 p.m., Catholicism Series 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28, Faith Formation Registration, Backpack blessing at Mass.

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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Aug. 25: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Friday, Aug. 26: 5:30-8 p.m. St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School.

Saturday, Aug. 27: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School.

Sunday, Aug. 28: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Aug. 26: 5:30-8 p.m. Vacation Bible School.

Saturday, Aug. 27: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vacation Bible School.

Sunday, Aug. 28: VBS Sunday; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367.

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Friday, Aug. 26: 6 p.m. Wedding rehesrsal at Trinity.

Saturday, Aug. 27: 3:30 p.m. Wedding at Trinity; 7 p.m. Outdoor worship at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 24: 5:30 p.m. All Church Activity.

Sunday, Aug. 28: 9 a.m. Youth Worship Team Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 24: 9 a.m. Quilters; 9 a.m. Men’s Work Day Group.

Aug. 25 & 26, 2 to 8:50 p.m. Photos for church directory.

Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Photos for church directory.

Sunday, Aug. 28: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, Backpack Blessing; 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

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

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

OBITUARIES

Linette Kozak Linette was born on March 21, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is the daughter of John and Katherine (Butler) Chovan. She was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. She went to grade school in Deer Park and then went to Amery High School and was a member of the class of 1972. She loved collecting antiques and enjoyed going to auctions, flea markets and garage sales.

Linette loved fishing and spending time with her family and friends. She liked to cook and worked numerous places as a cook, including Deer’s Bar. She also worked at Plastec when that was operating in Amery.

Linette died at Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the age of 62.

She now joins family members who preceded her in death; her parents, John and Katherian (Butler) Chovan; 2 sisters, Donna Mae Chovan, and Helen Chovan Ford; brothers, Richard Chovan and Leon Chovan Sr; 2 sisters-in-law, Earlene Chovan, and Nanette Marie Chovan; a great niece, Nanette Katherian Chovan and many other relatives.

Surviving family members are her daughter Ann Janette (Cory) Haasnoot; sons, Daniel (Melissa) Stalhiem, Jeff Claude and James Kozak; a sister, Kathyleen (Kevin) Krarup; a brother, Donald Chovan; 7 step-grandchildren; 2 step- great grandsons as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001 with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park, Wisconsin.

To sign an online guest book and video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson~White Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Fern I. Wilbur Fern I. Wilbur, age 89 of Deer Park, WI died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Willow Ridge Health Care Center in Amery, WI. Fern was born October 31, 1926 in Boyceville, WI to Ernest and Viola (Lewernz) Talmage.

She graduated from the New Richmond High School and went to work at 3M Company in St. Paul, MN. Fern married James Wilbur in June of 1953. They farmed in the Deer Park area for many years. Fern liked flower gardening, raising chickens, geese, sheep and of course a dog and cats. She was a great cook and everyone loved her angel food cake, made from scratch, along with ice cream and strawberries.

After her husband's passing she stayed on the farm until 1999, when she moved to an apartment in New Richmond, WI. She has been a resident at Willow Ridge since April of 2013.

Fern is preceded in death by her husband James; parents; brothers, Robert and Donald Talmage; and sister, Dorothy Maas.

Fern is survived by brother, Lloyd Talmage of Siren; sisters; Carol Wilbur of Naples, FL and Betty (Bill) Clark of Amery, WI; sisters-in-law, Alice Talmage of New Richmond, WI, Joan Talmage of Amery, WI; and brother-in-law Alton Maas of Juneau, WI. She is further survived by special nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Glenwood City with Randy Kuhn officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery Deer Park, WI.

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OBITUARIES

Belinda (Linda) J. Miller

Colleen E. Pearson

Bonnie Hayle

Belinda (Linda) Joyce Miller age 65 of Deer Park, WI, died unexpectedly on August 15, 2016 at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Linda was born on June 6, 1951 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of George and Betty Schade. She grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1969. Linda was married to Mark A. Miller on February 12, 1972 in St. Paul, MN and together enjoyed more than 45 years of marriage.

She worked for more than a decade at Brown & Bigelow as a tech editor, but her real love was being at home as a homemaker.

Linda loved her family, her grandchildren, her church and church family. She often was referred to as the card lady because she loved to send and receive cards. Linda was a firm believer in shopping local, and if you had to go beyond Hudson, then you probably never needed it. She was also known to always be "fine". Even up to her final moments in life, she continued to say "I am just fine"! Linda began her final journey by going to Virginia to celebrate her grandson’s first birthday. She passed away after having a series of health complications.

Preceded in death by father and mother George and Betty Schade.

Survived by husband Mark Miller of Deer Park; sons, John (Nicolle) of Suffolk, VA, Brian (Katie) of Deer Park, and Roger of Deer Park; grandchildren, Blake, Joslyn, Cadence, Ethan and Liam; sisters, Jan (Denny) McCarthy of Eden Prairie, MN and Kathy (Carl) Shurtleff of Reagan, TN; brother, Charles Schade of West St. Paul, MN. Funeral services were on Monday, August 22, 2016, 11 a.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Clear Lake, WI with Pastor John Redlich officiating. Music was provided by Maureen Molina.

Interment at the Vanceburg Cemetery in Ridgeland, WI Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Colleen E. Pearson passed away peacefully at her home in Amery on Sunday, August 21. Colleen was born on April 5, 1926, in Osceola, Wisconsin, to James and Laura (Nagler) Cook. She was the second of eight children. She spent most of her childhood in rural Bone Lake Township, attending Milltown High School, graduating in 1943. After high school, she moved to the Twin Cities and worked in a secretarial position for a small insurance company.

While there, she met and fell in love with Harold (Bob) Pearson and they were married on June 20, 1947, in St. Paul, Minnesota. A year or so later they purchased a small farm in rural Clayton where they lived until December 1957 when they moved to their new home just south of Amery. While living on the farm, their six children were born. In December of 1957 they sold the farm and moved the family to their new house just south of Amery where they lived for 35+ years.

Colleen worked for Fabri-Tek in Amery for a few years and then in the Amery High School office for five years. She then worked at Northern States Power Company for 16 years, before retiring in 1983. Colleen was afflicted by a neurological condition which eventually caused her to be wheelchair bound. Prior to her disability, she and Bob enjoyed traveling, dancing, long walks in the ‘back 40’ and playing cards. Her disability caused them to sell their rural home and move to their one-level town-home at Pondhurst in Amery in the early 90’s.

She was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church in Amery. Colleen found the strength to deal with her health problems through her faith in God. Though she suffered with chronic pain, she always had a smile on her face and was more concerned with her loved ones’ wellbeing than her own. She was a staunch Democrat and always made sure she cast her absentee ballots and wrote numerous letters to her congressmen throughout the years.

Colleen is survived by her husband, Bob, of 69 years; children: Mike (Pat) Pearson of Afton, MN, Patty (Larry) Kuhl of Amery, Randy (Lori) Pearson of Bloomington, IL, Vicki (Roger) Breault of Luck, WI, Steve (Sheryl) Pearson of La Crosse, WI, plus eighteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; brothers: Cleland (Pat) Cook, Wayne (Shirley) Cook, Roy (Diane) Cook, Lee Cook, sister Jean (Larry) Ince and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Richard, sister Kathryn Weinberg, brother Bill Cook, and grandson-in-law Jeff Aune.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 26, at First Lutheran Church in Amery, with visitation on Thursday, August 25, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and the hour prior to services at the Church. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery.

You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute @www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

Bonnie Hayle, age 73, passed away peacefully in her home at Riverbend Assisted Living on August 19th, with two of her three daughters, Cheri and Carin and her dog Gracie at her side.

Bonnie was born on May 21, 1943 in Clear Lake, WI to Gaylord and Ellen (Parel) Anderson. She graduated from Clear Lake High School and several years later, Bonnie, along with her two daughters, Cheri and Connie, from her first marriage, married Tony Hayle in 1970. Daughter Carin was born shortly after. Bonnie and Tony lived and raised their family in Minneapolis and after more than 30 years as a loan officer at USFCU, Bonnie retired to her much loved lake home in Cumberland, WI. A very special thanks to the entire staff at Riverbend, you were so kind and loving to mom and took such good care of her. We also want to thank St. Croix Hospice and many other special "angels". With your help mom was able to live out her final days in her home at Riverbend with Gracie.

Bonnie was preceded in death by husband Tony Hayle; parents Ellen and Gaylord Anderson; and sonin-law, Frank Walker.

She is survived by daughters, Cheri (Dave) Minks, Connie McNamara, Carin (Travis) Folk, grandchildren, Jason, Jon (Steph), T.J., Malli, Zack, Amanda and great-grandson Tony; brothers, Lee, Curtis and Dennis (Sherry) Anderson, and sisters Maydene (Jerry) Sprick and Denise (Jim) Loenser.

There will be a visitation for Bonnie on Sunday, August 28th from 4-6 pm at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave. N, Amery, WI. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 29th at 1:00 pm with visitation one hour prior, also at Williamson-White Funeral Home.

You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery assisted the family.

Margaret L. Serier

Margaret L. Serier was born in Amery, Wisconsin on October 18, 1925 the daughter of Louis and Annie Johnson. She grew up in the Amery area and attended rural school. On December 6, 1946 she was united in marriage to Donald Serier and to this union four children were born. They farmed together for many years in rural Clayton, Wisconsin.

She was a member of the Marsh Lake Church until it closed.

She was comfortable just being home and was a very good baker. Margaret passed away at the Amery Hospital on Saturday morning August 20, 2016 at the age of 90.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; son, Douglas; and one grandson, Jason.

Surviving family members include her sons, Duane and David; daughter Diane. She also leaves 8 grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. There will be a time of visitation for the hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Marsh Lake Cemetery in rural Clayton.

You may sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com.

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Music on the River!

Keeping the rain away The Jazz sounds of ‘The Jimmys’ brought down the house Friday night in Amery’s Michael Park. Despite threats of rain, crowds once again came out in large numbers to celebrate an evening of free music, food, and family fun, with only a few raindrops to be found.

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Elmer wins Osceola Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Bethany Marquand, Kayla Olson, and Ruth Elmer pose with medals from the Osceola Invite.

The Amery girls’ tennis team opened its 2016 season at the Osceola Invitational tennis tournament with a showdown against Osceola, Rice Lake, River Falls, Ellsworth, Barron, Superior and Phillips.

Senior Ruth Elmer claimed a tournament championship at No. 2 singles while Kayla Olson (No. 1 singles) and Bethany Marquand (No. 3 singles) placed second.

“The seniors used their talent, knowledge, and experience to come away at the end of the day in the top positions,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson.

“It was a long hot day and the girls worked very hard,” she added.

“Everyone played two or three matches. We were missing 3 returning letter winners, which allowed for the top of the JV roster to get some excellent playing experience at a varsity level tournament.”

Elmer opened with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Superior and followed with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over River Falls. In the finals, she disposed of her Ellsworth opponent in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2.

“Ruth had an outstanding day of tennis,” Julson said.

Olson dominated her

first two matches, defeating Barron, 6-1, 6-1, and Phillips, 6-0, 6-0 but ended up on the wrong end of third set tiebreaker, losing 6-3, 4-6 (7-10) to River Falls in the finals.

“It was a battle that either player could have won,” Julson said. “This was excellent experience to help Kayla for future matches this season.”

Marquand won her first round match against Ellsworth, 6-2,63, and then she edged Rice Lake in a close 7-5,64 match. In the finals, her River Falls opponent defeated her 6-1, 6-1..

Hannah Zinn finished her day at No. 4 singles with a 1-2 match record, defeating Osceola, 6-2, 6-3 before losing to Superior (4-6, 5-7) and Rice Lake (3-8).

Amery’s No. 1 doubles team of Olivia Braaten and Grace Springett lost a third set tie breaker to Barron 6-1, 4-6, (4-10) in its opening match, and then lost its next consolation match to Ellsworth, 2-8 Essie Whitehead and Olivia Peterson lost a close battle to Osceola 4-6, 6-4 (9-11) and followed with 3-8 loss to Superior at No. 2 doubles.

The No. 3 doubles team of Emma Curtis and Ally Klitgard lost to Osceola, 3-6, 0-6, and won its consolation match, 8-5, against Superior.

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Warriors run over Golden Bears in opener

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Brett Forrest is congratulated after intercepting a pass at the Barron 11 yard line.

The Amery football team opened its 2016 season in a big way on Friday night, as it destroyed non-conference opponent Barron, 49-6, in Amery.

With just under 9 minutes left in the first quarter, Amery’s Connor McBrayer broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run and Lance Waalen connected for the PAT. On the ensuing possession, Brett Forrest intercepted a Barron pass at the Barron 11 yard line, and the Warriors quickly capitalized on the opportunity with a 9 yard touchdown reception by Tristen Collins at the 7:10 mark of the first quarter. Again, Waalen made good on the PAT. A minute and a half later, Barron’s Michael Johnston made the highlight reel when he caught a deep pass, deflected by Waalen, and turned it into a 70-yard touchdown reception. But his corresponding PAT was no good.

The Warriors were able to quickly put that behind them, however, as Amery quarterback Lane Christensen took advantage of a long Waalen run that put the ball on the 1-yard line. Christensen

marched the ball in to pay dirt to finish the drive with 3:03 on the clock. Waalen remained perfect on extra point kicks, leaving Amery with a 21-6 advantage that held the rest of the quarter.

With 9-and-a-half minutes remaining in the second quarter, the Warriors struck again in the form of a 41-yard Seth Amundsen touchdown reception and Waalen kick. Five minutes later, it was Christensen taking another turn in the end zone, as he ran in from 7 yards out. Waalen’s kick pushed the Warrior lead to 35-6.

Amery’s defense continued to pressure the Golden Bears on their following possession and forced Barron to punt out of its own end zone after Kody Dudgeon sacked Will Waldofski at the 3 yard line. The result of the punt was a more than 30-yard punt return by Waalen that left him diving past the pylon for yet another Amery touchdown. Waalen’s kick extended the Amery lead to 42-6 with just under 2 minutes remaining in the first half.

Forrest put the nail in the coffin with a short third quarter touchdown run. Waalen finished the night 7-for-7 on PAT kicks.

Amery completed 10 of its 15 pass attempts for 118 yards and ran for 303 yards on 34 carries, to bring its total offense to 421 yards in the season opener. In the meantime, they held the Golden Bears to just 2 rushing yards on 21 carries and 98 total yards.

Christensen completed 7-of-12 passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns. Forrest was 3-for-3 passing for 35 yards.Collins was the go-to guy for short passes, picking up 24 yards on four receptions.

Camden Smith caught two passes for 23 yards.

Eight Warriors carried the ball in the contest, led by James Baillargeion with six carries for 71 yards. McBrayer tallied 70 yards on five rushes. Tyler Reichert added 46 yards on six carries, and Waalen contributed 44 yards on two touches.

Defensively, Dudgeon led the way with seven tackles, including one tackle for a loss and 1.5 sacks.

Collins racked up six tackles. Zach Swenson, Amundsen and Smith each finished with four tackles.

Barron 6 0 0 0 – 6 Amery 21 21 7 0 - 49

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Lane Christensen completed 7 of 12 passes and rushed for two touchdowns against Barron.

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Connor McBrayer sheds a would-be Barron tackler at the beginning of a 55-yard first quarter touchdown run on Friday in Amery.

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Shawn Waalen carried the ball 3 times for 29 yards.

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James Baillargeon was the game’s leading rusher with 71 yards on six carries.

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Lorsung opens with personal best

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery girls’ golf team opened Middle Border Conference action on Aug. 16, finishing fi fth of eight MBC teams (sixth of 13 teams overall) at the 18-hole St. Croix Central Invite. Leading the Warriors was Annie Lorsung, who finished third overall with a personal best score of 94. Holly Brickel placed 10th with a 118.

As a team, the Warriors finished with a score of 458, including a 222 on the front 9.

Rounding out Amery’s top 5 were Molly Vincent with a 121, Meghann Knight with a 125, and Silvie Johnson with a 128.

“This was our best outcome for the past four years,” Lorsung said. “As I looked at the scoring, I believe it is feasible that Amery could position themselves in the third spot. We are still trying to figure out our rotation and who our top five golfers are.”

Team Scores New Richmond 384, Baldwin-Woodville 403, Ellsworth 435, Colfax 438, River Falls 457, Amery 458, New Richmond 2 460, Somerset 469, St. Croix Central 471, Osceola 472, Menomonie 514, Prescott 535, St. Croix Falls 587

Annie Lorsung tees off at the St. Croix Central Invitational.

Warrior golf team struggles in Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery girls golf team shot a 277 at Somerset recently to place seventh of eight Middle Border Conference teams. Amery’s top finishers were Molly Vincent and Meghann Knight who each shot a 65 to tie for 23rd place. Holly Brickel was one stroke behind with a 66, and Sylvie

Johnson finished in 81 strokes. After recording a score of 26 on the first four holes, Annie Lorsung withdrew, leaving her with a score of 126.

Annie Lorsung with her medal for a third place finish at the MBC tourney.

This week’s sports Amery Cross Country

Amery Soccer

Aug. 27 Invite @ Eau Claire Wells

Aug. 23 Triangular @ Amery Aug. 27 vs. Rice Lake Aug. 30 vs. New Richmond

Amery Football Aug. 26 @ Glenwood City

Team Scores

Amery Golf

New Richmond 350, Baldwin-Woodville 361, Ellsworth 365, St. Croix Central 383, Osceola 401, Prescott 407, Amery 429, Somerset 462

Aug. 23 MBC @ Amery Aug. 25 MBC @ Osceola Aug. 30 MBC @ Hammond

Amery Tennis

Altoona Aug. 30 vs. Spooner

Clayton Volleyball Aug. 26 @ UW Stout

Clear Lake Football Aug. 26 vs. Boyceville

Aug. 23 @ Barron Aug. 25 vs. Ellsworth Aug. 29 @ Rice Lake

Amery Volleyball Aug. 23 vs. Glenwood City Aug. 25 Triangular @

Clear Lake Volleyball Aug. 25 Invite @ Elmwood Aug. 30 @ Prairie Farm

Packers limiting Nelson’s work as he starts practicing

BY TODD MCMAHON ASSOCIATED PRESS

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers aren’t in a hurry to get star receiver Jordy Nelson ready for the start of the season.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Saturday that Nelson, who was recently activated from the physically unable to perform list, will practice when the Packers get back on the field Monday. But Nelson will be a limited participant.

“He’ll go through the individual (drills), and then we’ll kind of take it from there,” McCarthy said. “So first things first.”

After not playing last season because of a torn ACL in his right knee, Nelson missed the first three weeks of Green Bay’s training camp this summer with an injury to his other knee, which he called “a

hiccup.”

Teammates feel Nelson, a nine-year pro with more than 400 receptions, won’t need much time to get acclimated with the first game of the season only three weeks away.

“I can’t put a time on when another man is going to be comfortable,” fellow receiver Davante Adams said. “But I know Jordy, and I know he’ll be ready.”

Even Nelson isn’t expecting too much right away, a year after he suffered the ACL injury in a preseason game.

Nelson doesn’t know if he will play Friday, when the Packers travel to San Francisco for their third of four preseason games.

“Obviously, we’ll take this week’s practice and see how everything goes, and we’ll continue to move forward,” Nelson said.

McCarthy said the plan is to

have Nelson work a lot with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in one-on-one pass drills in practice next week even if they don’t get a chance to play together in the game against the 49ers.

The goal for Nelson is to play the Sept. 11 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“As far as I know, I’m going to be playing Week 1,” he said.

Nelson made the comment after the Packers’ 20-12 exhibition win over the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.

A day after the Packers removed him from the PUP list and had him do some individual work in their closed practice, Nelson surprised many in the Lambeau Field crowd before Thursday’s game. He wore his uniform, helmet and pads and went through warmups with the team, including running routes and catching

passes.

“I’m sure they enjoyed it,” Nelson said about the fans, “especially when everyone said I wasn’t suiting up (for the game), and then I went out and suited up.”

Though Nelson didn’t play, he drew the biggest crowd of reporters among Packers players in their locker room after the game.

“You guys are bored, and it’s the preseason,” Nelson told them in a joking manner.

Adams, whose locker is next to Nelson’s, took notice of the big media group and wondered aloud in jest why a player who only warmed up before a game would get so much attention.

“It’s been big,” Adams said about Nelson’s return. “He’s a key part of this team, and he’s coming back with us now, so we’re excited. I would expect you guys to be excited about it, too.”

Nelson also seems happy to resume football activities. He smiled a lot on the field during the pregame warmups Thursday.

“There’s a lot that’s gone into it,” Nelson said. “It’s another step in the right direction. It’s another step to be ready for Jacksonville. We’ll just continue to work that way.”

NOTE: McCarthy said backup QB Brett Hundley will be “hard-pressed” to practice next week, making him unlikely to play Friday at San Francisco. Hundley reinjured his left ankle early in the second quarter of Thursday’s game on a hit by Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack just as Hundley threw a pass. “When it happened, I screamed,” Hundley said Saturday, adding, “We’ll take it day by day and see where it goes from there.”

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Warm 12 tortilla shells.

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This will make a nice peanut butter and brownie dessert for those who likes that combination. This is a make-ahead recipe so allow for that time.

MILE-HIGH PEANUT BUTTER, BROWNIE PIE Place in an ungreased 9” glass deep dish pie plate, flute edge: 1 pie crust (yours or store-bought) In medium bowl, stir together: 1 box (15.5 oz.) chocolate chunk brownie mix 1/4 c. peanut butter chips 1/3 c. veg. oil 3 T. water 1 egg Pour the batter into the crust and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden. Add foil pieces to the crust after about 15-20 minutes to prevent crust from getting too brown. Bake until batter is set. Cool slightly, about 20 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour or completely cooled.

Beat together until smooth: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 1 c. powdered sugar Fold in: 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Spread over the baked brownie pie.

Sprinkle with: 2 T. party peanuts, chopped 2 T. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in refrigerator. Serves up to 8-10.

This is a good tasting and nutritious casserole.

Begin with chicken, rice and broccoli. It’s a similar recipe like several making the rounds. This is made in your skillet for a one-pan meal for easy clean-up and no hot oven during the summer months.

SKILLET CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE MEAL In large skillet, cook until chicken is browned: 1 T. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Season with salt and pepper.

Add and combine: 3/4 c. rice (not instant), your choice 1 can (10 oz.) cream of chicken soup 2-3 c. chicken broth (start with 2 c. and add more if needed) Cook over medium heat until rice is fully cooked, adding more chicken broth if needed. This will take about 15 minutes or more. Taste for seasoning and add if needed.

Add and cook for 2 minutes more or until broccoli softens a bit: 2 c. broccoli florets 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. more shredded cheddar cheese If your skillet handle is oven-proof, put under broiler for a couple of minutes until cheese melts and starts to brown a bit. If handle is not, cover skillet and let the cheese melt. Serves 4-6.

This recipe is very similar to a famous chain restaurant. It’s a delicious lemon flavored cake made from scratch.

COPYCAT LEMON CREAM CAKE Combine for the cake batter: 6 egg whites (save the yolks for later) Whip the whites with an electric mixer until foamy.

Slowly add and beat on high until batter leaves distinct tracks and is glossy, stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes: 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Set aside.

Combine in another bowl, mixing until combined: 3/4 c. water 1/2 c. veg. oil 1 T. lemon zest 6 egg yolks Combine and add: 1-3/4 c. cake flour 1 T. baking powder 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt Slowly add the wet ingredients (water, oil, eggs) to the dry ingredients, scraping bowl often to be sure all is well mixed.

Fold in the egg white batter just until there are no large swirls of yellow egg mixture. It does not have to be thoroughly mixed.

Spoon batter into an ungreased 10” straight –sided tube pan.

Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until done (toothpick test). Immediately invert cake pan upside down and completely cool for about an hour. (Use the same procedure you do for an angel food cake.)

While the cake is cooling, prepare the filling by whipping with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form: 1 c. whipping cream In another bowl, whip until smooth: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened – room temp.

3 T. lemon juice 1/2 T. lemon zest then add and beat until completely mixed: 2-1/2 c. powdered sugar Fold together the cream cheese mixture and the whipped cream and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

When cake has cooled, use a table knife or spatula to run around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.

Put a large plate on top of the pan and invert the pan and plate so the cake comes out onto the plate.

Using a serrated knife, cut the cake horizontally into 3 layers.

Put one layer onto another plate, spread some of the filling onto the layer and add another layer, more filling. Put some filling on top of the cake also. Refrigerate the cake. When ready to serve, add a bit of powdered sugar and some lemon slices on top, if desired.

Serves up to 10-12.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer Music Night, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 7 pm HS Football at Baldwin-Woodville

6-11 am Apple River Fire & Rescue annual Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall in Range 9 am-noon Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 9:30 am HS Cross Country Invitational at Eau Claire City Wells 10:30 am HS Boys Soccer vs. Rice Lake, here 7:30 pm “Rimshots!” percussionists at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

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BIRTHS Cumberland Memorial Hospital Twin daughters, Charlee Bell Parades, 6 lbs., and Sharlee Ann Parades, 4 lbs. 13 ozs., born on August 11 to Erin Maier and Wayne Parades of Almena.

Howard Young Medical Center Ryan Michael Jirik, 8 lbs. 15 ozs., born on August 13 to Jenna and Ryan Jirik of Rhinelander. Grandparents are Mike and Janet Cook of Rhinelander and Tom and Janet Jirik of Amery.

Plans for ‘Moving Wall’ taking shape Special Olympians compete in State Summer Games Polk County Special Olympic athletes recently competed at Waukesha in bocce ball, golf and softball. The PC Cruisers bocce team won silver medals while the Purple Martians bocce team received bronze medals.

Pictured back row (left to right) is Kyle Carlson golf with his silver medal, Rodney Berg, Amery (bocce), Bradley Knutson, Balsam Lake, (bocce), Josh Frenning, SCF, (bocce), Randy Anderson, Amery, (softball with his bronze medal), Russell Anderson, Clayton, (softball with his bronze medal). Middle Row is Amy Pickard, Deer Park, (bocce), Dawn Hughes, Amery, (bocce), Angie White Milltown, (bocce), Jordan Anderson, Clayton , (softball with his silver medal). Front Row is Natasha Gorne SCF, (bocce), David Christensen, (bocce), and Ben Olson, Frederic, (bocce).

BARRON, Wis.- Plans are progressing with the Vietnam moving wall to be displayed at Anderson Park in Barron from Sept. 8- Sept. 12, 2016.

Opening ceremonies will be at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson Park, 3 blocks north of the Barron Library. The guest speaker will be Dave Zien and other dignitaries will be in attendance. The Vietnam moving wall is a way to aid in healing for many Vietnam veterans and families who may not be able to travel to the wall in Washington D.C. Volunteers are needed to assist on Wednesday Sept.

7 at 9:00 a.m. to mount the base for the moving wall and arranging the flowers and mulch for the memorial. Please contact Larry Johnson at 715-205-9567 or Cal Briggs at 715-690-4020 if you would be willing and able to help.

Recent test finds fewer pesticides in commercially produced “bee-friendly” plants WASHINGTON, D.C. — A report released August 16 showed a significant decrease in bee-killing pesticides found in “bee-friendly” home garden plants sold at major retailers.

The study of plants purchased at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, True Value and Walmart was conducted by Friends of the Earth, Pesticide Research Institute and allies.

The report is a follow-up to testing conducted in 2013 and 2014 that demonstrated the presence of bee-toxic neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) in more than half of bee-attractive flowers tested. The 2016 analysis found that 23 percent of flowers and trees tested contain neonicotinoid insecticides at levels that can harm or kill bees, indicating that stores are selling far fewer plants treated with bee-killing neonics than in 2014.

This reduction is likely due to changes in store policies that commit retailers to eliminate neonicotinoid use on garden plants. Retailer commitments are having a ripple effect in production methods by suppliers and have resulted in reduced use of neonicotinoids in common garden plants overall.

Large retailers, including Home Depot and Lowe's, have made commitments to phase out use of these pesticides. The new data demonstrates that these two companies are making significant progress toward that goal. Ace Hardware, True Value and Walmart have not yet made similar commitments to eliminate neonics in their stores.

“The market is shifting away from selling bee-killing pesticides, and retailers including Ace Hardware and True Value are lagging behind their competitors,” said Tiffany Finck-Haynes, food futures campaigner with Friends of the Earth. “We are calling on all retailers to do their part to save bees and adopt formal policies to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides.”

“Our data indicates that compared to two years ago, fewer nurseries and garden stores are selling plants pre-treated with systemic neonicotinoid insecticides,” said Susan Kegley, Ph.D., author of the report from the Pesticide Research Institute. “Yet it’s still not possible for a gardener to be sure that the plants they select at the store will be safe for bees and other pollinators. Retailers should work with their suppliers to speed up their phase out of bee-harming pesticides.”

A poll commissioned by Friends of the Earth and SumofUs conducted in 2016 found that 67 percent of Americans feel more positively about Home Depot and 66 percent feel more positively about Lowe’s because of their formal commitments to eliminate neonics.

Following this survey, half of respondents said they are more likely to shop at Home Depot (50 percent) and Lowe’s (51 percent) because of the store’s commitment. Further, more than a third (39 percent) said they’d feel more negatively about a retailer that had not formally committed to eliminate systemic neon-

icotinoid insecticides.

"Our poll shows clearly that hardware store customers care about using neonic-free plants,” said Angus Wong, Lead Digital Strategist at SumOfUs. “Given this evidence, it's no wonder that hundreds of thousands of Americans have signed petitions asking Ace and True Value Hardware stores to follow in Home Depot and Lowe’s footsteps by pulling neonicotinoid insecticides from their shelves and committing to stock products that do not harm bees. While True Value and Ace Hardware affiliates in Maine, Oregon and Washington have adopted store policies to eliminate neonicotinoids, both chains must adopt policies that apply to all of their stores nationwide.”

More than 100 businesses, cities, universities, states and countries around the world have restricted use of these insecticides. Greenhouse Grower’s 2016 State Of The Industry Survey found 74 percent of growers who supply mass merchants and home improvement chains said they will not use neonicotinoid insecticides in 2016.

"Not just pollinators are affected by neonicotinoid pesticides. The men and women farmworkers who work in the nurseries and on the farms that grow the plants that bees and insects pollinate are also exposed to and at high risk from these pesticides, that have been shown to have environmental and human health effects,” said Jeannie Economos, Pesticide Safety and Envi-

ronmental Health Project Coordinator, Farmworker Association of Florida.

“Even their children living in these agricultural areas are threatened by toxic exposures. We need urgent action.

When we protect pollinators, we also protect farmworkers, children, and, ultimately, ourselves."

Bees and other pollinators, essential for every one in three bites of food we eat, are in great peril. The United Nations estimates 40 percent of invertebrate pollinator species, including bees and butterflies, are on the brink of extinction. Research indicates that bee-toxic neonicotinoid insecticides are one of the primary causes of the decline.

Neonicotinoid insecticides have been responsible for several high profile bee kills from high doses of the pesticides, and a strong and growing body of science shows that neonics contribute to impaired reproduction, learning and memory, hive communications and immune response at doses far below those that cause bee kills. In this study, all of the nursery plant samples where neonics were detected have the potential to harm or even kill bees.

Flowering trees are frequently used in landscaping city streets and business campuses, providing nectar for bees, seeds for birds and shade for humans.

Unfortunately, the results of the new report show that systemic neonicotinoids are commonly used in tree production and could be a major source of exposure for urban pollinators.

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Food Pantry donation from Amery Hospital Amery Hospital & Clinic donated 145 pounds (84 packages) of brats to the Amery Area Food Pantry. The hospital purchased meat from the Polk County Fair Quality Meats Auction in July. Cheryl Bowman (right) of the Amery Area Food Pantry gladly accepts the donation from Joyce Schaefer (left), Vice President of Patient Care Services at Amery Hospital & Clinic.

INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS

Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County receives grant from United Way St Croix Valley Ninety-two year old Edna lives in Frederic, WI. She has macular degeneration, so needed a ride to Stillwater, MN to see the eye specialist.

Our volunteer was glad to drive the round trip of 153 miles, so Edna could get the help she needed.

“United Way and their generous donors continue to bless us by financially supporting our work. Together we make a positive impact on residents of Polk County, like Edna, who want to remain living independently at home,” says Karen Krupa, Program Director of Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County.

Interfaith Caregivers has received the first of six installments from a grant provided by United Way St Croix Valley.

Interfaith Caregivers shares United Way’s vision that “Communities are healthy when seniors and persons with disabling conditions remain independent.”

Because of the financial support provided by the United Way, Interfaith Caregivers is able to offer services at no charge to seniors, disabled adults and their caregivers. In 2015, Interfaith coordinated volunteers to help

508 clients with 6,955 services. This included many rides, visits, household chores, caregiver support and many other services. Volunteers donated 95,275 miles and 7,531 hours helping!

During 2015, we filled 4,965 rides with our volunteers donating their time and miles. Our drivers donated a total of 37,870 miles driving for just medical appointments! Another 28,478 miles was driven for groceries, shopping banking, pharmacy, voting, nursing home visits and more.

Besides many, many rides, some of the other services Interfaith Caregivers provided: •We arranged 657 friendly visits at client’s homes and 276 phone calls.

•Our volunteers did light housekeeping 184 times and minor repairs 15 times.

•Food boxes were delivered 348 times.

•We arranged 159 respite care visits so family caregivers could get a break.

•Our volunteers shopped for clients 98 times and did 30 errands.

•We delivered library books 32 times and medications 18 times.

•Light housekeeping was provided 184 times.

•Youth and families donated 645 hours to do 61 yards projects in spring and fall.

A volunteer hour in Wisconsin is valued at $22.48 per hour. Interfaith Caregivers’ volunteers provided 7,531 hours in 2015, worth $169,297.

Currently, 18.6% of Polk County citizens are age 65 and above. Over the next 20 years that number is projected to rise to 27%.

“Soon one in four people in our county will be over the age of 65, including me,” jokes Karen Krupa. “I want Interfaith Caregivers to continue to thrive, so help is available for me when the time comes.”

Krupa continues, “Grants, like those from United Way St Croix Valley, help our program recruit, train, match and support our volunteers who are so essential to helping Polk County adults age in place at home.”

If you are interested in learning more about Interfaith Caregivers call 715-825-9500, email info@ interfaithpolk.org and visit www.interfaithpolk. org.

Crack the code A four-week introduction to computer coding for students in grades 3-6.

Registration required. First session: Wednesdays in September, 4 p.m.—5 p.m. Second session: Wednesdays in October, 4 p.m.—5 p.m.

After school club Thursdays from September 1—November 17, 3:30 p.m. Legos or maker projects open to school-age children.

Need a ride from school? Bring a note from home to take Bus 11 to the library. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Storytime There will be no storytime on August 24. Beginning August 31, storytime will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities.

Geared toward 2-5 year-olds and their caregivers.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees 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.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Mon-

day of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The book selection for September is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.

Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device?

Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? During the summer, the library offers tech help on Mondays through Thursdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

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

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

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NATURALIST PROGRAMS AT WISCONSIN INTERSTATE PARK Friday, August 26 Hiking Echo Canyon, 3:00 PM at the Summit Rock Trail sign.

Hike into Echo Canyon, one of the most beautiful trails in the Park, and along the shore of Lake O' the Dalles. Hear some of the fascinating history of the native people of the St. Croix River Valley and see a nature-made rock face along the trail.

Saturday, August 27 Edible and Medicinal Plants, 10:00 to 11:30 AM beginning at the Ice Age Center. Kelley A. Hagenbuch D.C., M.H. is a practicing chiropractor and herbalist in the Twin Cities. Adults and children eight years and older will enjoy her lively presentation and short hike to discover edible and medicinal plants that grow wild in our area.

Hiking the Ice Age Trail, 2:00 PM at the Pothole Trail sign. Hike the last half mile of the 1200-mile long Ice Age National Scenic Trail that spans the State of Wisconsin. Learn about the unique geology of Interstate Park, a Unit of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

True Facts or Tall Tales? A Historic Hike to the Summit, 4:00 PM at the Sum-

mit Rock Trail sign. Hear some of the colorful history of the St. Croix River Valley on this scenic hike to the Summit.

Mythical Creatures of the Northwoods, 7:00 PM outdoors near the Ice Age Center. Join Naturalist Julie Fox for stories of the fierce and awesome creatures that inhabit the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you wish, and don't forget to bring your imagination. Campfire and S'more fixings (while they last) if weather permits.

Weekly Programs Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through September 2 Family Fun! Drop-in activities between 1:00 - 2:30 PM at the Beach House at Lake O' the Dalles.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on WI Hwy 35 just ½-mile south of Hwy 8. The programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin State park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747, visit www.wiparks. net or become a friend on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park.

It seems we get rain every other day, things have changed a lot since olden days.

It was all hard labor done by hand, a team of horses, a walking plow to work the land.

Eighty, one hundred, or sixty, the size of the farm, all lots of chores to do without no harm.

I worked for my uncle at the age of seventeen, pitched seventy loads of hay, fresh and green.

I milked seven cows before I walked to school, studied hard so I could better myself by the golden rule.

My dad purchased a Macormack Deering reaper new, I was six years old, an exciting day to be true.

That binder cut a lot of grain for all, everyone waited to use it every fall.

I grew up with that machine until I went to war, it was still in use when I got back from afar.

I wouldn't know how to farm these days, things have changed in so many ways.

The population has grown, a need for more food, big machines and bigger farms make it good.

I always revere the farmers for the work they do, without their labor what would we do?

Thank a farmer for the food we eat, in this bountiful land their effort is discreet.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362.

Alanon/ADCH/Alateen meets every Thursday 5:30 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 122/123. Children and youth welcome. Open meeting every 5th Tuesday of the month. Renee 715-948-2249, Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alchololics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. and Fridays 5:30 p.m. (open) at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Rooms 122/123. Children and youth welcome on Fridays. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601.

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233.

All groups and services are free of charge.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the Amnerican Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday at 10 a.m. on the sunporch at GAM. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month.

For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center.

Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members.

TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882.

TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336.

TOPS Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor.

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls..

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COLLEGE ACCOLADES, ACADEMIC HONORS Local Student Named to Carroll University Dean's List Spring 2016 WAUKESHA, WIS. - Mark Wampfler of St. Croix Falls was named to the dean's list at Carroll University for the spring 2016 semester. To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale.

Degrees earned from UW-Superior SUPERIOR, Wis. – Several area students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Students completing their degrees were invited to participate in the university’s Commencement held May 14, 2016 at Siinto S. Wessman Arena on the UW-Superior campus.

Among the graduates and their degrees were: Amery, WI Garrett Lee Janis, Bachelor of Science, Communicating Arts Briana Maye Schock, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Frederic, WI Waylon Curtis Buck, Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies: Criminal Justice Ethan Raine Cook, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Luck, WI Joel Alan Anderson, Master of Science in Education, EdAd:Director of SpEd/Pup Serv

Local student graduates from Bemidji State University BEMIDJI, Minn. - Anthony Peterson from Frederic graduated from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., at the conclusion of the Spring 2016 semester.

Peterson earned a bachelor of science in Exercise Science

Named to Dean’s List at St. Catherine University, St. Paul Victoria Matter, a 2014 graduate of Amery High School, Amery, Minn. has been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2016 at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minn.

Finding Truth Scarce truth, we search for it in dabs and bits in a contradictory atmosphere.

When promise or accusation test our wits, our hopes are for redeeming truth to hear.

Is forward progress the order of the day?

Or, do we drag yesterday's faults behind; will answers with firm substance guide the way?

Confusing and vague reasons fog the mind.

Clear facts, elusive as deer in the wood, reflect on words that rightly do endure.

When we revered divine word regarding good, self evident truths that justice may assure.

In atmosphere when to achieve is prime, each citizen, whether mature, and youth, needs an anchor to establish, place or time, and base decisions on what is seen of truth.

Health Education classes offered Amery Hospital Register for classes at www.healthpartnerslocalcare. org (for all classes except “Living Well with Chronic Conditions”)

Living Well with Chronic Conditions Are you an adult with one or more ongoing health conditions? Do these health conditions prevent you from doing the things you enjoy? Join the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin to learn strategies and skills to regain control of and better manage your ongoing health conditions. In addition to learning from trained leaders, you’ll learn and get support from others who going through similar situations. Health conditions can include but are not limited to diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, cancer, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and heart disease.

Feel better, be in control and do the things you want.

Date: 6 sessions: Thursday, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13 – 4:30-7 p.m.

Location: Amery Hospital, Conference Room A, B, C Cost: Free. Registration required. Call Carrie at 877485-2372 (toll-free).

HBO, Not the cable channel!

The acronym HBO is short for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, a treatment that’s used in combination with Amery Hospital & Clinic’s standard chronic wound treatment. HBO, a leading-edge technology, delivers concentrated oxygen in a way that super charges the body’s ability to heal itself from the inside out. Join Anders Ulland, MD, Medical Director of the Amery Hospital & Clinic’s Wound Healing Center, for this onehour discussion about the benefits and limitations of HBO. Everyone is welcome!

Date: Monday, Sept. 12, 1-2 p.m.

Location: Amery Hospital, Conference Room A, B, C Cost: Free. Registration required.

Advance Care Planning for Wisconsin Residents Get the tools you need to assess your goals, values and beliefs about end-of-life care. We’ll offer tips on how to initiate conversations with loved ones and how to pick a surrogate decision- maker. Participants will have an opportunity to schedule a free, private appointment to complete their advance directive with a certified advance care planning facilitator.

Date: Second Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.Noon Location: Amery Hospital, Conference Room A, B, C Cost: Free. Registration required.

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Suicide Prevention Training

Increased knowledge and awareness of suicide, and knowing the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, could help the events from occurring. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a nationally recognized, evidenced-based suicide prevention training that teaches individuals about the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide, and how to intervene when there’s concern for someone who might be contemplating suicide. In just 60 minutes, clinical therapist and certified QPR trainer, Kesha Marson, will teach you how you could save the life of a family member, friend, co-worker or community member.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Amery Hospital, Conference Room A, B, C Cost: Free. Registration required.

High Blood Pressure: Medications & Self Care Join cardiologist Sunny Kaul, MD, and registered dietitian, Katy Ellefson, RD, to get the latest news on blood pressure targets, home monitoring and medicine. You’ll also get information on how diet and lifestyle changes can lower your blood pressure.

Date: Friday, Sept. 23, 1-2 p.m.

Location: Amery Hospital, Conference Room A, B, C Cost: Free. Registration required

Stomp Out Diabetes Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? In this one evening class, Amery Hospital & Clinic diabetes educators will show you what steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Detailed meal plan will be given.

Date: Fourth Tuesday of every odd month (Sept, Nov), 5-6:30 p.m.

Location: Amery Hospital, Conference Room A, B, C Cost: $20, registration required.

Diabetic Neuropathy: What’s a Wound to Do? Do you have diabetes? Have you ever heard of neuropathy? Neuropathy means nerve damage and is a major complication of diabetes. Neuropathy can lead to loss of feeling in the extremities, which can result in ulcers that are hard to heal. Join Anders Ulland, MD, Medical Director for the Amery Hospital & Clinic Wound Healing Center, to learn about neuropathy and the steps to prevent non-healing wounds. Dr. Anders will also discuss what to do if you already have a chronic wound.

Date: Monday, Nov. 14, 1-2 p.m.

Location: Amery Hospital, Conference Room A, B, C Cost: Free. Registration required.

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Exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair

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First Place at State Fair Beau Helin, Amery received First Place in the Crossbred Market Barrow light weight class

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Second and Third at State Fair Zach Swenson was third place and Gus Swenson was second place in the Premier Exhibitor Competitions. They each received a plaque and cash awards for their placings.

Third Place at State Fair Hannah Germain, Osceola received Third Place in the Crossbred Market Barrow Heavy weight class.

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Polk County Swine Exhibitors at Wisconsin State Fair Back Row, left to right, Jon Erickson, Frederic; Elli Newton, Zach Swenson, Peter Elwood, Beau Helin, Gus Swenson, all from Amery, Kneeling: Lance Wallis, Dresser, Linneae Wallis, Dresser, Hannah Germain, Osceola, Tayler Elwood, Amery.

Missing from photo was Hannah Peltier, Dresser.

Thank You Tom and LuAnn Sprester for purchasing my hog at the Polk County Fair.

Your generous support was awesome!

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Soldiers, Airmen helping northwest Wisconsin recover from July storms

BY SPC. KATI STACY, 112TH MOBILE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT

Recovery and repair efforts continue in northwest Wisconsin with the assistance of more than 70 members of the Wisconsin National Guard who have been called to state active duty to assist local agencies in areas that were affected by major flooding and damaging winds last month.

Gov. Scott Walker declared a state of emergency for nine Wisconsin counties and one tribal government in the wake of the July 11 storms, which authorizes Wisconsin’s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, to call National Guard forces to state active duty to assist local authorities with recovery efforts.

Serving on state active duty in times of emergency is at the core of the National Guard's unique dual-mission as the first military responder in the homeland and as the primary combat reserve of the Army and Air Force.

Elements of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 724th Engineer Battalion headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin — and specifically the Prairie Du Chien and Platteville, Wisconsin-based 229th Engineer Company — along with route clearance teams from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s Madison, Wisconsin-based 115th Fighter Wing and Milwaukee-based 128th Air Refueling Wing make up the task force responding to the request for Guard assistance.

Davison elaborated on the work that the National Guard is currently completing.

“We’ve really had two major missions since we’ve been up here for these past couple weeks,” said Davison. “With the debris removal we’ve operated in six townships and Bayfield County, and now this week we’re working in Saxon Harbor. The other mission we’ve had is road repair of damaged township roads both in Bayfield and Ashland Counties.

That’s the mission that requires the most extensive work and we know that we may be asked to do that for a while longer.”

2nd Lt. Amanda Dickenson, an aircraft maintenance officer with the 115th Fighter Wing, and the Air liaison officer working to coordinate between the Air-

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men and Soldiers serving on this state active duty mission, discussed the joint mission for the Air and Army National Guard Units.

“A lot of what we are doing is facilitating Army operations so that they can get in and do what they need to do

timely responses to civil authorities as requested.

On August 9, Gov. Walker announced a Federal Emergency Management Agency major disaster declaration for eight northern Wisconsin counties and the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior

1st Lt. Joshua Steadman supervises Spc. Michael Baldwin, both members of the 229th Engineer Company, while using an excavator to backfill a washed-out culvert along Eade Road in Ashland County, Wis., Aug. 9 as part of flood recovery operations. Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, called more than 75 Wisconsin National Guard members to state active duty to assist townships in northwest Wisconsin affected by major flooding and damaging winds. Wisconsin National Guard photograph by Spc. Kati Stacy/Released.

more efficiently,” said Dickenson. “The Air Guard’s primary mission has been debris cleanup which allows the Army units to come in after and complete the road repair missions.”

“Anyone we have dealt with, whether they are the civilian contractors, the local populous, or local officials have been supportive, have worked with us, have thanked us continually for whatever support we can give,” said Grams.

“We’ve told them we’ll do whatever we can as long as we’re here.”

Currently the recovery efforts involve debris clean up at Saxon Harbor and road repair in Ashland County. The Wisconsin National Guard continues to monitor the situation in Northwest Wisconsin to coordinate and provide

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Chippewa Tribe. Gov. Walker issued the following statement on the federal disaster declaration: “This declaration allows local governments affected by the July floods to apply for assistance, which will help communities recover some of the costs incurred through fighting the floods and repairing infrastructure such as roads and removing debris,” Walker said. “We will continue to work with the communities to help them quickly recover from the flooding.”

Davison discussed the need to prioritize the efforts of the National Guard units.

“While we’re here we want to make the most impact we can in the highest priority areas,” he said. “Restoring ac-

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cess and ensuring that school buses are able to travel in safe routes and EMS services, postal services, all those things that are essential to communities are what we are trying to focus on.”

Local Saxon Harbor resident Grace Hines stated she now sees a future for restoring the area especially with the aid of the National Guard.

“There is hope beyond hope,” said Hines. “It’s a great thing. It’s certainly helping us.”

To date Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have assisted the people and communities of northwest Wisconsin with debris removal in Bayfield County (Barksdale, Port Wing, Tripp, Eileen, Pilsen, and Iron River), Sawyer County (Spider Lake), Ashland County (Marengo), and Iron County (Saxon Harbor). Guard engineers have completed road repairs in Bayfield County’s Lincoln Township, and continue road damage repair projects in Marengo and Ashland.

Previously, a team of approximately two dozen Wisconsin National Guard engineers from the 724th Engineer Battalion previously assisted the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in completing road damage assessments in July and provided their findings to Wisconsin Emergency Management. Those teams assessed more than 180 sites in Sawyer, Washburn, and Bayfield counties after eight to 12 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours across the region July 12. Local authorities requested assistance from the Guard to assess restoring infrastructure to damaged town roads in more rural and isolated areas where local resources are limited.

Meanwhile, Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation, based in West Bend, Wisconsin, also assisted with the flood response when they responded July 13 to a medevac mission for five citizens of the Bad River Tribe who needed air transport to Ashland, Wisconsin, for dialysis treatment. Road access to the Bad River Reservation had been cutoff in the aftermath of the storm.

The Guard remains ready to assist local authorities and the people of northwest Wisconsin with additional missions as requested.

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Amery grad represents female veterans at National Memorial Speech

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Amery native was among many who spoke during this year’s Memorial Day Services at the National Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington D.C. COL (R) Charlotte Olson Jerney ‘64 (a 1960 graduate of Amery High School) was invited to speak at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, representing the thousands of women who served alongside men

Following her time in Korea, Col. Jerney was assigned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center , where she cared for VIPs such as Army generals, Supreme Court Justices, and the President of the United States.

Later, she stationed at the 95th Evacuation (EVAC) hospital, Danang in the early 1970’s and was awarded Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces.

Col. Jerney has served in numerous leadership roles throughout her Army career and continues to do so following her Army retirement.

Of her Memorial Day message, Jerney remarks, ‘On Memorial Day, we remember and honor all those who have served and sacrificed for our country since the birth of our nation, and the ceremony at “The Wall” recognizes our Vietnam veterans in particular. The

A photo of Col. Charlotte Jerney (left) in service during the Vietnam War.

during the conflict.

Col. Charlotte Jerney is a 1964 nursing graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College. Jerney enlisted into the Army Student Nurse program during the summer of her senior year at Gustavus and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant six months prior to graduating.

Col. Jerney’s first two entry years in the Army Nurse Corps included Medical Surgical nursing at the 44th Surgical Hospital, Mobile Army (MASH).

This was the closest hospital to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea and supported the 2nd Infantry Division.

Charlotte Jerney, a 1960 graduate of Amery High School, recently spoke on behalf of female Vietnam veterans at the National Vietnams Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.

purpose of my message was to reflect upon the unique contributions, the courage and sacrifice of our military personnel – in particular, those women who serve in the armed forces, and to pay tribute to the thousands of American women that it represents.”

Jerney’s speech can be seen online at youtube.com/ watch?v=9h-eq-H40zA.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Scent hounds are gentle dogs that are driven by their noses. Their long earflaps, pendulant lips and keen noses make them very effective trackers. The Beagle is one of

the most popular scent hounds because they are friendly with people and children, does well with moderate exercise and can adapt to life in town or country. This medium sized dog is well proportioned, has a short tri-color coat and was bred to use its nose and speed to circle a rabbit back toward a hunter. Today they are popular family pets. As with all scent hounds, they require vigorous daily walks or a chance to run in a secured area as they have a tendency to roam while following a scent.

Jimmy is a classic Beagle in every sense; tri-color markings, compact agility and a nose for the scent. Jimmy is also a clown. He loves to play games of fetch and keep away with soft toys. He will play these games with humans and canines alike. He will chase and entice another dog to chase him with a sly tease of a toy. He really is quite comical to watch. Jimmy would make a great walking or running partner.

He would be in heaven at a dog park. Jimmy is a fun little dog for an active household.

The benefits of sharing your home with a dog are mutual. A basic understanding of the rules and how to communicate with one another make that relationship all the sweeter. Whether your dog is 8 weeks or 8 years, they will benefit from obedience training.

Basic Obedience Training classes are available at Arnell Humane Society with positive reinforcement trainer Claire Scriba. Puppies and full grown dogs are welcome to participate and learn from one another in this basic training class.

In the Basic Training

class you will socialize your dog while you learn humane, effective training methods you’ll both actually enjoy. Learn how your dog’s mind works and how to turn him into a motivated partner.

This class is for dogs of all ages and breeds, 8 weeks and up, no prior training required. Skills introduced are: attention, sit, lie down, walk nicely on leash, greet others politely, and come when called.

You’ll even learn how to brush your dog’s teeth so you can save money on vet bills. Basic Training is offered on Thursday evenings, 6:00 to 7:00 pm for six lessons, $70.

With Basic Obedience skills in your relationship, classes concentrating on individual behaviors are also available.

Attention! - Attention is the foundation of all obedience training but most dogs believe their job is to watch everything ‘out there’ instead of you. Happily it’s easy to change their minds and turn them into an attentive member of your team. This short course will show you how. For dogs 3 months old and up that have some social experience and can walk on leash. Three lessons, Thursday 7:15 – 8:15 pm No more pulling – Do you walk your dog or does your dog walk you? This class is for the dog owner who wants to fine tune their dog’s loose-leash walking skills so you can both enjoy your outings.

Three lessons, Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 am, $40.

Polite greetings – Is your dog an ‘enthusiastic’ greeter? Would you prefer to have a dog that sits politely at your side to greet newcomers? Class will focus on building attention and self control in dogs that enjoy being social.

Three lessons, Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 am, $40.

Information and registration for these obedience classes is available on the Arnell website: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG or register by calling Claire at 715 554-1490.

Private lesson are also available by appointment throughout the week at Arnell or in your home.

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City of Lakes Open Golf Tournament

Are you interested in being a part of the fun? We sure hope you are! To reserve our table, please contact Sue Fowler at 715-268-6957 or fowlers83@yahoo.com No charge for tables, but we are asking for 10% of sales

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FMLI was founded by 1987 Amery Grad Gary Sandmann Join us for the 4th Feed My Lambs Int’l

Golf Tournament Saturday, September 10, 2016

Golf will be followed by lunch, awards, prizes, raffles and ministry updates! Pastor Juan Sanchez from Fountain of Grace Church near Monterrey Mexico will be sharing with us.

Entry fee: $100 per person Lunch only: Offering Hole Sponsorship: $200 without a team; $100 with a team FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL MINISTRY EXPENSES To register your 4 person scramble team (or indicate just lunch) call Gary 715-821-1014. Checks can be made out to: FMLI

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Start of school, Football Contest, Fall Festival coming, making memories Wow, it just cannot be possible that another school Pounding year is ready the to start Pavement next week…

Pam Humpal where did the Summer go? Hopefully families were able to enjoy some time together during the busy schedule of the past few months.

The start of school will bring many mixed emotions…excitement, nervousness, tears, etc.

I have always been one of those Moms who get a funny little feeling in my stomach when I see the school buses the first day. And it continues for me each year as our boys are now teachers, and our grandsons are students-Gavin is in 1st grade, and Bentley is in Busy Bugs PreK. Good Luck to all the students, parents, teachers, bus drivers, and school personnel as you begin another school

year!

Included in this issue is a special FALL SPORTS section featuring high school athletes from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Some of the sports have already had games/matches. Thank you to all the coaches, school personnel, athletes, and Cahill Photography for your assistance in obtaining the information and pictures for the sports guide. Good Luck with your season!

And thinking about sports, the annual AFP Football Contest has begun. The winner of the first week was Sherm Gronlund with all his corrections correct…

Congratulations!

For your chance to be our next winner of $25 Amery Scrip Money, simply pick the winning teams found in the various advertisements on the football page, fill in the entry form and drop it off at the Amery Free Press office. It is that easy! Please take note that this week we have an early deadline

CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Results from Aug. 16 League play A Flight— Low gross: Cheryl Harshman 43 Low net: Karrie Drinkman 32 Low putts: Cindy Johnson and Cheri Lee 14 Game: Mary Smith B Flight— Low gross: Marlys Lauritsen 48 Low net: Cathy Gorres and Nancy Brase 30 Low putts: Darlene Emerson & Percy Busssewitz 16 Game: Lori Peterson C Flight— Low gross: Julie Schultz 52 Low net: Mary Schradle Mau 32 Low putts: Jan Bergren 14 Game: Monica Eggert D Flight— Low gross: DeDee Jurisch 56 Low net: Laura Briesemeister 28 Low putts: Jane Dietzman 17 Game: Sharon Fouks Chips: Gretchen Demulling & Laura Briesemeister Birdies: Cheryl Harshman & Nancy Brase Team Standings Chipper Chicks............ 30 7 Brothers ..................... 24 Golf Bags....................... 24 Happy Hookers............ 24 Wild Wackers............... 21

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for entries as some of the games are played on Thursday night. The early deadline is Thursday, August 25, at 4pm. Good Luck with your predictions!

Thank you so much to everyone involved in the success of Amery’s 2016 Music On The River Series Concert. The car show was good, the various food vendors were delicious, and enjoying the wonderful music in the great outdoors with family and friends was awesome!

Happy Birthday to my niece, Kara, on August 25. Have a fun day!

Happy Anniversary this week to my sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Marv, 49 years on August 26; my nephew and niece-in-law, Tyler and Alli, 6 years on August 27; and my niece and nephew-in-law, Katie and Nick, 8 years on August 30. Enjoy your special days!

Labor Day is right around the corner. Our next issue published on

August 30 will contain specials, activities/ events, holiday hours, etc for the Labor Day weekend. Area businesses/ organizations who would like to get something in for that issue should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

In observance of Labor Day, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Monday, September 5. The early deadline for the issue of Tuesday, September 6, is Thursday, September 1, at 4pm.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadline.

must be registered by September 2, and set up ready for judging on September 7. Winners will be announced at the Amery Community Club meeting on September 12, and also pictured in the Amery Free Press on September 13. Have fun decorating…be creative!

Last week, Dave and I

took a trip to Como Zoo with grandsons, Gavin and Bentley, before it was back to school. As you can tell by the attached picture, we enjoyed a ride on the huge merrygo-round at the zoo. It is always a fun time at Como Zoo! Have a great week… and remember, laughter is great medicine!

Coming soon… Amery Fall Festival “Harvesting Memories” celebration is September 15-18. The annual event is always a fun time for all ages. A complete list of activities can be found on the front page of The Tab this week.

As a kick-off to the Amery Fall Festival, the Amery Community Club is once again this year sponsoring a Fall Decorating Contest for Amery Businesses. The displays/decorating

AMERY WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE 18 Hole League RESULTS FOR AUGUST 17 TOURNAMENT A Flight— Medalist: Sheryl Forshier 87 Low gross: Jody Waterman 87 Low net: Judy Collier 76 Low putts: Judy Collier 24 B Flight— Low gross: Susan Olson 98 Low net: Sue Henningsgard 72 Low putts: Susan Olson 29 C Flight— Low gross: Vonnie Niccum 114 Low net: Judy Park 68 Low putts: Judy Park

9 Hole League RESULTS FOR AUGUST 17 TOURNAMENT A Flight— Low gross: Tracy Anderson-Claussen 48 Low net: Susan Olson 38 Low putts: Tracy Anderson-Claussen 15 B Flight— Low gross: Julie Schanon 52 Low net: Bette Elmer 39 Low putts: Julie Schanon 15 C Flight— Low gross: Mandy Brotzel 58 Low net: Sherri Berg 36 Low putts: Jill Olson 15 Chip in: Tracy Anderson-Claussen #1

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Competitive salary and benefits: major medical/disability/life insurance, vacation/ holiday, 401K. References required, background check, and Pre-Employment drug screen will be administered Equal Opportunity Employer e-mail Resume: kristi@customfire.com 509 68th Avenue • Osceola, Wisconsin 54020

The Primary duties include but are not limited to: Assist the Executive Director in administering the Rural Development, HUD and Section 8 assistance programs, interview and screen prospective applicants, show units to prospective tenants and process the applications, arrange for move in’s preparing leases and other documents required for tenant files. The skills and experience required: Must have a High School Diploma, 2 year Associates Degree in Administration or business preferred, a minimum of 5 years office assistant experience, basic bookkeeping knowledge, Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Exceptional customer service skills being able to communicate respectfully to all tenants, vendors and applicants.

Submit your resume to: Amery Housing Authority Attn: Terry Forrest, 300 Harriman Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 or by email tforrestaha@amerytel.net Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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Responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of inmates, and positive influence to all inmates while insuring compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies. This position will be utilized to assist with coverage of all shifts, including evenings and weekends. Polk County will provide training, including a six week Basic Jailer Certification program.

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Full-time, direct hire positions available at World Food Processing in Turtle Lake, WI! Day shift: $15/hour Night shift: $16/hour

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2016 Fall Festival Queen Candidates put on their best show Saturday evening, in the annual Queen Talent Competition. All eleven candidates kept the crowd entertained for nearly an hour and a half. Miss Amery Coronation will be Saturday, September 17th.

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Annie Lorsung performed an original flag and rifle routine to the music of ‘Glow’ by The Digital Age.

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Emma Curtis performed an acoustic version of ‘Mother Nature’s Son’ by The Beatles.

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Alliana Hoyer dressed as “Jesse” from Disney’s Toy Story performed a montage called ‘The Life of a Toy,’ singing Randy Newman’s ‘When She Loved Me,’ and dancing a clog routine to ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ by Justin Timberlake.

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Victoria Long performed ‘Forget Me Not’ by Marianas Trench.

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Jenesis Gustafson performed an original comic monologue called ‘What will I do for the talent show?’

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Lexa Corrigan sang ‘You Raise Me Up’ by Josh Groban.

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Kallie Weisenbeck did a magic routine called ‘Do you believe in magic?’

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Julia Lindquist danced a ballet solo to ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ by Green Day.

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Michaela Erickson performed ‘Easily Distracted,’ an original skit with juggling and solving the Rubik’s Cube.

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Ashley Van Somersen performed Roger’s and Hammerstein’s ‘In My Own Little Corner.’

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Maddie Gates performed a flute solo of ‘The Rose.’

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Clear Lake Volleyball Back row, left to right, Jazzy Christiansen, Madison Zimmer, Rayne Vangsness, Maggie Rosen, Julianna Rosen, Aubree Schramski, Kate Petersen, Gina Strenke, Gabby Loenser. Middle row, Kenedi Brenne, Sam Haley, Jalyn Bad Horse, Mallory Pigman, Aleena Krueger, Natalie Kreier, Megan Zimmer.

Front row, Autumn Ninke, Kaysha Vinzant, Haley Monette, Emma Eggert.

Clear Lake Volleyball taking fundamental approach

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake’s volleyball team went 7-16 last season and 3-9 in Lakeland-Central Conference play. With some improved offensive strategies and defensive net play, Coach Carlson hopes to take her team a step forward.

“We also will be spending extra time building our

team’s mental strength and teamwork,” Carlson said.

The Warriors return four letter winners from last years squad – Autumn Ninke, Kaysha Vinzant, Emma Eggert and Haley Monette.

While the conference is loaded with strong teams like Clayton and Turtle Lake, Coach Carlson said, “Our team is young, but will be able to compete strongly with them.”

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Clear Lake Football Back row, left to right: Kincaid Hughes, Ryan Hayden, Noah Wieczorek, Bailey Blanchard, Marshall Cain, Conner Schramski, Cal Rosen, Wyatt Hase, Rhett Steffen. Fifth row, Tucker Bell, Sean Singh, Hunter Levy, Ethan Kirk, Coach Rosen, Coach Ruble, Joe Espeseth, Brett Brabec, Zach Iverson, Croix Hughes.

Fourth row, Jarred Fritz, Alix Logan, Korey Catts, Coach Hughes, Coach Sargent, Coach Blanchard, Ed Garcia, Michael Lillie, Xavier Perez. Third row, Jarrett Marlett, Adam Kaczmarski, Ivan Ruble, Jackson Steinberger, Josh Levra, Daymond Badhorse, Dylan Schwerdtfeger, Alex Burbach, Will Fitzer, Evan Rogers.

Second row, Brett Benson, Kyle Fritz, David Benson, Hunter Lysne, Christain Briesmeister, Allen Kobernick, Garrett Anderson.

Front row, Managers: Jordan Blanchard, Tyson Blanchard, Karl Kobernick

Clear Lake Football looking for another playoff berth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After a rebuilding 2015 football season, the Clear Lake Warriors will depend on 14 returning letter winners to improve on its 3-6 performance and fifth-place Lakeland-South Conference finish of a year ago.

This year’s team brings strength and quickness but lacks depth in the offensive line, someplace it hopes to find some surprise help from its

43-player roster.

Where it struggles is experience as, of those 43 players, only six are seniors.

“The Warriors will still be young overall, but hope to keep pace with the top teams in the conference and make a playoff run,” said Clear Lake Head Coach Jason Sargent. This is something Coach Sargent knows something about, as he’s led the Warriors to seven playoff berths in the past 10 seasons while building a 61-38 record.

This year’s team captains are Cal Rosen, Daymond Bad Horse and Hunter Levy. Rosen is the projected starting quarterback while Bad Horse is expected to start at tailback. Rosen passed for more than 1,000 yards and nine touchdown - and rushed for 395 yards and four touchdowns last season. Bad Horse carried the ball 53 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns in 2015.

Others expected to make an impact in the starting lineup

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teams this season. Equipped to challenge Pepin/Alma are Elmwood-Plum City, Turtle Lake and Frederic. Elmwood-Plum City brings plenty of experience. Turtle Lake returns a solid aerial attack. And Frederic brings a host of young talent.

“If we can stay healthy and improve each week, we hope to be able to compete with the top teams in the conference,” Sargent said.

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are Marshall Cain and Conner Schramski (split ends), Christian Briesmeister and Josh Levra (slots), Allen Kobernick and Kyle Fritz (tackles), Kevin Catts and Jared Fritz (guards) and David Benson (center).

The remaining returning letter winners include: Jordan Ramis, Gabe Colbeth, Noah Wieczorek and Korey Catts.

Pepin/Alma is the preseason favorite to claim the conference crown, but Coach Sargent expects a lot of evenly matched

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Letter winners returning for Clear Lake Volleyball Left to right, Emma Eggert, Haley Monette, Kaysha Vinzant, Autumn Ninke.

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Letter winners returning for Clear Lake Football Back row, left to right, Allen Kobernick, Cal Rosen, Marshall Cain, Noah Wieczorek, Kyle Fritz, Hunter Levy.

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Letter winners returning for Clayton Volleyball Back row, left to right, Marissa Gilbertson, Jensyn Bussewitz, Selena Levendoski, Alison Leslie, Kailey Ketz. Front row, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Madysn Cardinal, Mackinzie Fall.

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Clayton Football Members of the team are Jacob Molls, Brent Yeske, CJ Manske, Brett Juleff, Donovan Lundgren, Andrew Schradle, Tanner Wahlstrom, Brendan Swagger, Nate Ringstad, Chris Pichelman, Brock Johnson, Korrey Judkins, Dawson Wahlstrom, Tyler Ristow, Thomas Hoffman, Chris Moskal, Bailey Ruff, Brock Hojem

Clayton unveils ‘new look’ Football team Fans of Clayton Football will see a new game and some different opponents this year.

Due to low participation numbers, the school has cancelled all but one of their 11-man football games this season, according to a release issued by the school. The final game of the season for the Bears will take place on Sat., Oct. 2, hosting Shell Lake and also serving as the Homecoming game.

In years past, the high school football team has played 11-man football

games with area schools in the South Lakeland Conference. This season, due to a reduced number of players participating, the high school football team will be playing games from the 8-Man Lakeland Conference.

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The release, sent out in the community newsletter, says that the future of Clayton Football is uncertain at this time. “Will the 8-man football option take us into the future, or will our participation numbers improve enough to play 11-man football again?

These decisions are still in the planning stages; however, what is certain is that football at F.M. Robey field will go on!” the release states.

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Clayton Volleyball Back row, left to right, Anastasia Newville, Cassie Olson, Marissa Gilbertson, Jensyn Bussewitz, Selena Levendoski, Alison Leslie, Kailey Ketz, Gabbie Lien.

Front row, Isabelle Magnuson, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Madysn Cardinal, Mackinzie Fall, Ashley Manske. Not pictured was McKenna Larson.

Clayton Volleyball poised for success

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Defending Co-Lakeland-Central Conference Champion Clayton is looking for more big things from its volleyball team in 2016. Coming off a season that boasted a 23-9 overall record and both regional and sectional titles, the Bears are not taking their success for granted as they are playing by the premise that everything is “earned not given.”

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nior, seven sophomores and a freshman.

The 2015 Bears went 11-1 in conference play last year and looked poised to do more of the same with 10 returning letter winners, including four seniors. Back from last year’s squad are seniors Jensyn Bussewitz, Madysn Cardinal, Mackinzie Fall and McKenna Larson; and sophomores Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Marissa Gilbertson, Kailey Ketz, Alison Leslie and Selena Levondoski.

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Amery Boys Soccer Back row, left to right, Dong Nguyen, Dylan Thomsen, Jackson Mahoney, Mason Bosley, Chase Measner, Luke Kjeseth, Irving Saavedra, Mason Helbig, Gus Wentz, Kenny Lepak. Second row, Nick Erickson, Noah Rademaker, Tommy Oman, Dalton Gilbertson, Chris McLeod, Griffin Bryan, Canyon Schwartz, Gilberto Flores, Dylan Eiynck, Galen Coy. Front row, Trent Andren, Austin Deleon, Alex Thomsen, Andy Otto, Luis Rapalo, Andrew Prindle, Alexis Gonsalez, Ryan Van Blaricom, Cole Jakupciak, Sabin Coy, Craig Richter, Dalton Rademaker.

Soccer team reloads with youth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It’s tough to beat a season where your team wins a conference title, suffering just one loss, but that’s exactly what the Amery boys’ soccer team is faced with in 2016. The 2015 Warriors went 15-1 in the Middle Border Conference and lost several key players to graduation and will need to replace about half of its starters.

This year, Coach Flint Karis said,

“Our goal… is to train hard and compete with relentless effort at all times to maximize our potential. If we do that, we will be successful.”

Leading the Warriors’ title defense is Craig Richter, who was named to the 2015 MBC all-conference first team as a defender.

“The MBC is loaded with a number of senior dominated teams this year,” Karis said, including New Richmond, Barron, Hayward and Baldwin. With that much skill and experience in the conference,

Amery will have a tough road to travel to keep the championship in its clutches.

Amery’s 35-player roster includes just six seniors – Bryan Griffin, Sabin Coy, Gilberto Flores, Cole Jaukupciak, Dalton Rademaker and Richter.

“We have a young team, but will be able to compete with any team in the conference,” Karis said.

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Amery Warrior Football Front row, from left: Tyler Reichert, Joe Glenna, Jeremiah Sillman, Jack Martinson, Reece Kulzer, Dylan Anderson, Fletcher Kjeseth, John Ross.

Second row: Marty Hellie, Mac Smith, Brett Swanson, Lance Waalen, Coach Carl Granica, Head Coach Jesse Rose, Coach Tony Gould, Oliver Root, Dallas McDowell, Brett Forrest, Zack Sobczak. Third row: Mason Goulet, Max Goulet, Shawn Waalen, Jenesis Gustafson, Coach Mike McBrayer, Coach Josh Gould, Bergen Kjeseth, Kody Dudgeon, Tyler Nichols, Pake Brown, Casey Anderson. Fourth row: Mitchell Waalen, James Baillargeon, Tristan Collins, Bauer Panek, Coach Ryan Collins, Coach Jeremiah Fisk, Coach Chuck Wellman, Mitchell Sigsworth, Camden Smith, Conner Engebretson, Bennett Hellie. Fifth row: Carl Oman, Connor McBrayer, Caleb Ladwig, Seth Amundsen, Lane Christensen, Hunter Kuhn, Zach Swenson, Jakob Kastanek, Grady Martin, Mason Spafford, Mitchell Kastanek, Duane Stine.

Warrior Football on the right path

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery football team took a step in the right direction last season, picking up conference wins over Baldwin-Woodville and Somerset in a campaign that left the Warriors with a 3-6 overall record.

But that accomplishment was just one step to building its legacy. This season, the Warriors aim to continue to improve their record and has a senior class dedicated to making it happen.

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excited to see these kids get out on the field and see their hard work pay off.”

The Warriors return seven offensive and five defensive starters from the 2015 squad.

“All of those returning starters have been doing a nice job stepping into leadership roles and helping some of the more inexperienced players get ready for the season,” Rose said.

The competition will be stiff in the Middle Border Conference, however as three of its members made to at least Level 3 of the 2015 playoffs and one claimed a state championship.

“Those schools will be good again

this year, along with everyone else,” Rose said. “We have to go play well every week, and the scoreboard will take care of itself.”

“I am very excited for this year, because of the off season and commitment these athletes have had,” he added.

“They are a very motivated and unselfish group. They are starting to play as a brotherhood, and when that happens, we will see special things this season.”

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Amery Volleyball Back row, left to right, Halie DeRosier, Alexyss Gates, Brandi Swager, Emma Wolf, Kelsey Johnson, Olivia Pettersen, Carmen Klugow, Amanda Edwards, Morgan Brotzel, Julia Engebretson, Ella Schmidt. Third row, Natasha Heiss, McKenzie Gamache, Kali Laqua, Maddie Jackson, Belle Meyer, Drew Johnson, Kristine Pernard, Gracie Long, Rachel Ganje, Madelyn Granica, Abby Schmidt. Second row, Daisy Zabel, Maddie Gates, Kallie Weisenbeck, Cheyenne Edwards, Kenzie Carlson, Zoey Matthews, Cami White, Ashley VanSomeren, Alyssa Koehler, Alexis Beese.

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Amery Volleyball confident it can climb the MBC ladder

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The 2015 Amery Volleyball season left the Warriors yearning for more as they picked up just two wins – none of them in Middle Border Conference play.

Amery Coach Lisa Markee said this year’s team has set a lofty goal to “make progress each day and each game to compete and finish in the middle of our conference.”

But it’s a goal she sees as attainable, as the Warriors return a strong core of players with significant varsity experience in all positions.

“We are returning some of our best servers and hitters/attackers,” Markee said.

Last year’s wins came against Glenwood City and Spooner, but the Warriors ended the year with a first round regional loss to Barron.

Markee says in order to improve on last year’s performance, her team will need consistency and to put together a full match.

“Last season, we had several matches where we had one great set and then didn't carry that through to the rest of the match,” Markee said.

Leading the rebound charge this season are returning letter winners Keeley Brown (senior), Esmee Luchtenburg (senior), Kate Forrest (senior), Ashley VanSomeren (junior), Madelyn Granica (sophomore – all-conference honorable mention) and Abby Schmidt (sophomore).

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“I will be looking to this core set of players to be leaders on the team and help set the tone for moving forward," Markee said.

Moving up the ranks in the MBC won’t be easy as preseason favorites Prescott and Osceola are expected to have strong squads again this year. Baldwin-Woodville and New Richmond are also expected to make a push for the top of the MBC standings.

“We took a set from several conference teams last year, and look to build on that with consistency and progress this season to be competitive in the conference,” Markee said.

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Amery Girls Golf Left to right, Meghan Knight, Holly Brickel, Annie Lorsung, Molly Vincent, Grace Belz, Claire Flanum.

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Led by junior Annie Lorsung, who earned all Middle Border Conference Honorable Mention last season, the Amery girls’ golf team is looking to lift itself up off the bottom of the conference standings for the first time in four years.

Although the Warriors return four starters from last year’s squad and will draw upon their experience, that goal may still be a lofty one as five of the 10 team members are playing golf for the first time.

“I am not sure what to expect,” said Amery Head Coach Darcy Lorsung.

“Nine of the top 15 golfers last season graduated, so there will be a new crop of young ladies fighting for top honors this season.”

Annie Lorsung was Amery’s lone representative at last season’s sectional tournament.

Senior Molly Vincent has recovered from a wrist injury that plagued her last season and is ready to step things up a notch this year.

“Hopefully, she will be able to find her game from her sophomore

year,” Coach Lorsung said of Vincent. He added, “Newcomers Alli Hoyer and Carli Vincent may surprise many in the conference this season. Let’s hope so.”

It may take some divine intervention for any team other than New Richmond to claim the conference title this season, but a solid battle is expected for the No. 2 spot between Baldwin-Woodville and St. Croix Central.

Amery began its season on Aug. 12 at the Barron Scramble.

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Amery Cross Country Back row, left to right, Henry Budke, Jens Bjorge, Ryan Heiss, Elias Boe-Parish, Dylan Johnson, Noah Zinn, Jude Ingham, Andrew Carlson, Kameron Zmuda.

Front row, Abby Braaten, Mary Johnson, Lydia Monson, Liz Monette, Olivia Jensen, Libby Braaten, Bailee Lombardo.

Not pictured - Ayla Russell, Annika Schwartz, Joshua Bohn.

Amery Cross Country sees increase in numbers

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

While it will be difficult to lose the state’s top female runner, Amery’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams hope they will be able to bring everything together this season for a stronger team finish.

Last year, both squads finished sixth in the Middle Border Conference despite being armed with girls state champion Alicia Monson.

Amery head coach Paul Enslin said, “The goals for the season are to finish

higher in the conference meet than last season, to keep the large group of freshmen we have out excited about the sport and committed to it for the future, and to send at least one girl member and one boy member to the state meet.”

The tricky part for the Warriors is the fact that it returns just three total letter winners – two boys and one girl.

Back for the boys’ team are Ryan Heiss and Jude Ingham. For the girls, it is Liz Monette.

Monette is coming off a second-team all-conference 2015 season. Heiss had

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some strong races last season but was limited at sectionals due to injury. Enslin says he expects Ingham to take some people by surprise as he has had a fantastic summer of training.

Where the team lacks in experience, it hopes to make up for in numbers as it has seen an increase in athletes joining the team this year - with both squads equipped with nine runners.

In the girls’ conference title race, defending champion Prescott lost a couple of key runners, opening the door for Ellsworth to claim the spot as preseason

favorite.

On the boys’ side, defending champ New Richmond is expected to defend its title, but should get a good push from St. Croix Central.

Coach Enslin said the girls' team is in the midst of rebuilding, and any improvement in the conference standings is a big step in the right direction. And with a strong mix of veterans and new runners on the boys’ squad, it has the tools needed to make a jump up in the conference standings happen.

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Amery Girls Tennis Front row, left to right, Grace Springett, Essie Whitehead, Olivia Braaten, Allison Oman, Ruth Elmer, Bethany Marquand, Kayla Olson, Hannah Zinn.

Back row, Amari Conner, Olivia Peterson, Hailey Clausen, Mikayla Peterson, Autumn Rivard, April Lindberg, Megan Marquand.

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Girls tennis team looks to break ties this season

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

One season after getting caught up in a three-way tie for third place in the Middle Border Conference with a 5-2 record, the Amery girls’ tennis team is looking for big things from its seven returning players.

That experience will serve the Warriors well as they aim to improve on a strong 2015 season that boasted a 9-3 overall record, co-runner up finish at subsectionals, fourth-place sectional finish and a state tournament berth for

its No. 1 doubles team of Kayla Olson and Hannah Julson.

Olson will be back to guide the squad.

The defending conference runner up and third place sectional finisher is on a quest to make her third state tournament appearance. And Ruth Elmer returns after finishing second at sectionals last year in the No. 2 singles spot.

Also back is the doubles team of Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten, which took third at the 2015 conference tournament and followed with a second-place sectional finish. Returning after a No. 3 singles season that produced a third-

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place conference tournament finish is Bethany Marquand.

No. 2 doubles player Dani Mayer and No. 4 singles player Deanna Meyer are the final links for this year’s returning lineup. Dani placed second last year at the conference tournament while Deanna took fourth.

“I will be looking for them to lead the team at daily practices, challenge and push each other to work hard and perform their best, and guide the new varsity players through their matches,” Amery head coach Tanya Julson said of her returning players. “The team will

continue to work on patience, consistency and mental toughness.”

New Richmond remains the team to beat in the Middle Border Conference and Amery hopes to leap frog its co-2015 third place teams, Baldwin and Osceola, this season.

“We will battle those two teams again this year,” Coach Julson said. “I am hoping to capitalize on the experience of my seven returning letter winners to win more close matches.”

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Left to right, Olivia Braaten, Allison Oman, Ruth Elmer, Bethany Marquand, Kayla Olson.

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Letter winners returning for Amery Girls Golf Left to right, Meghan Knight, Holly Brickel, Annie Lorsung, Molly Vincent.

Letters winners returning for Cross Country Left to right, Ryan Heiss, Liz Monette, Jude Ingham.

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Letter winners returning for Amery Boys Soccer Back row, left to right, Mason Bosley, Noah Rademaker, Tommy Oman, Cole Jakupciak, Craig Richter, Ryan Van Blaricom, L-R: Esmee Luchtenburg, Madelyn Granica, Kate Forrest, Ashley VanSomeren, Keeley Brown, Abby Schmidt Sabin Coy. Front row, Dylan Eiynck, Alex Thomsen, Alexis Gonsalez, Luis Rapalo, Galen Coy, Dalton Rademaker.

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Letter winners returning for Amery Football Front row, left to right, Brett Swanson, Lance Waalen, Lane Christensen, Shawn Waalen, Kody Dudgeon.

Middle row, Carl Oman, Mitchell Waalen, James Baillargeon, Tristen Collins, Connor McBrayer, Tyler Nichols.

Back row, Caleb Ladwig, Seth Amundsen, Hunter Kuhn, Zach Swenson, Jakob Kastanek.

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Fall Sports Schedules Clayton Volleyball

Amery Boys’ Soccer Saturday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. Scrimmage at Osceola Tuesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. Triangular in Amery Saturday, Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. vs. Rice Lake in Amery Tuesday, Aug. 30, 4:30 p.m. vs. New Richmond in Amery Thursday, Sept. 1, 4:30 p.m. at Unity Tuesday, Sept. 6, 4:30 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville in Amery Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. at Barron Area Schools Saturday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. at La Crosse Aquinas, Field for Kids Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m. vs. Osceola in Amery Thursday, Sept. 15, 4:30 p.m. vs. Cumberland in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 20, 4:30 p.m. at Hayward Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:30 p.m. at New Richmond Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4:30 p.m. at Baldwin-Woodville, Millpond Park Field Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. vs. Barron Area Schools at Amery Thursday, Sept. 29; 4:30 p.m. at Osceola Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at Glenwood City Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m. vs. Barron Area Schools in Amery Friday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. at Baldwin-Woodville Thursday, Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m. vs. Somerset in Amery Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. vs. Prescott in Amery Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4:30 p.m. vs. Medford in Amery Friday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. at Ellsworth Thursday, Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m. at Spooner Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. vs. Osceola in Amery Friday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central in Amery Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at Somerset Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. vs. New Richmond in Amery

Amery Football

Clayton Football MODIFIED SCHEDULE Friday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m. at New Auburn JV Friday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. vs. Luck in Clayton Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. at Winter Friday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. vs. Bruce in Clayton Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at Siren Friday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. vs. Northwood in Clayton (Parents Night) Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. vs. Shell Lake in Clayton (Homecoming)

Clear Lake Volleyball

Amery Cross Country Saturday, Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m. Invitational at Eau Claire City Wells Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. Invitational at UW-Barron County Campus Tuesday, Sept. 20, 4:30 p.m. Invitational at Whispering Pines Golf Course Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m. Invitational in Amery Thursday, Oct. 13, 4:15 p.m. Invitaitonal at Osceola Friday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. WIAA Sectional at UW-Barron County Campus

Amery Volleyball Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. Scrimmage at Amery MS Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. vs. Glenwood City in Amery Tuesday, A ug. 30, 7 p.m. vs. Spooner in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. at Barron Area Schools Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. vs. Boyceville in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. at Rice Lake Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. vs. Prescott in Amery Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. at Ellsworth Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. at Osceola Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. Invitational at Northwestern Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central in Amery Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. at Somerset Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. Tournament in Amery Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. vs. New Richmond in Amery Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. at Baldwin-Woodville

Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. Scrimmage at Clayton Friday, Aug. 26, at UW Stout Saturday, Aug. 27, at UW-Stout Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clayton Thursday, Sept. 1, 7:15 p.m. at Northwood Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7:15 p.m. at Cameron Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:15 p.m. vs. Clear Lake at Clayton Saturday, Sept. 10, Tournament at Osceola Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7:15 p.m. at Turtle Lake Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm at Clayton Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:15 p.m. at Shell Lake Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood at Clayton Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clayton Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:15 p.m. at Clear Lake Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:1 5 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Clayton Monday, Oct. 10, 7:15 p.m. at Prairie Farm Friday, Oct. 14, Tournament at Apple Valley Saturday, Oct. 15, Tournament at Apple Valley Tuesday, Oct. 18, Regionals

Clear Lake Football Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. at Cameron Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. vs. Boyceville at Clear Lake Friday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. at Pepin/Alma Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clear Lake Friday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. at Turtle Lake Monday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at Cameron Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. vs. Frederic at Clear Lake Friday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. at Shell Lake Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. vs. Elmwood/Plum City at Clear Lake Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. vs. Lake Holcombe/Cornell at Clear Lake

Monday, Aug. 22, 4:30 p.m. Scrimmage at Elmwood Thursday, Aug. 25, 4:30 p.m. Invitational at Elmwood Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7:15 p.m. at Prairie Farm Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake in Clear Lake Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:15 p.m. at Clayton Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. Invitational at Cadott Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clear Lake Thursday, Sept. 15, 7:15 p.m. at Northwood Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clear Lake Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm at Clear Lake Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. Invitational at Whitehall Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:15 p.m. at Turtle Lake Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:15 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clear Lake Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:15 p.m. at Shell Lake Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood at Clear Lake Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:15 p.m. at Cameron

Amery Girls’ Golf Friday, Aug. 12, 9:30 a.m. at Rolling Oaks Golf Course Tuesday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. at Pheasant Hills Golf Course Thursday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. at Bristol Ridge Golf Course Tuesday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. at Amery Golf Club Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. at Krooked Kreek Golf Course Tuesday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. at Pheasant Hills Golf Course Thursday, Sept. 1, 4 p.m. at New Richmond Golf Club Wednesday, Sept. 7, 4 p.m. at Clifton Highland Golf Club Thursday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m. at Bristol Ridge Golf Course Tuesay, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. at Amery Golf Club Friday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m. at Pheasant Hills Golf Course Monday, Sept. 19, 4 pm. at Ellsworth Country Club Thursday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. Tournament at Bristol Ridge Golf Course Wednesday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. WIAA Regional at Amery Golf Club

Preventive check-ups for a healthier tomorrow.

Amery Girls’ Tennis Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. Invitational at Osceola Friday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. at Rice Lake Tuesday, Aug. 23, 4:15 p.m. at Barron City Park Thursday, Aug. 25, 4:15 p.m. vs. Ellsworth at Amery HS Thursday, Sept. 1, 4:15 p.m. vs. Osceola at Amery HS Tuesay, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Amery HS Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:15 p.m. at Bloomer Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. Invitational at Baldwin-Woodville Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4:15 p.m. vs. Durand at Amery HS Thursday, Sept. 15, 4:15 p.m. vs. Mondovi at Amery HS Tuesday, Sept. 20, 4:15 p.m. at Unity Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:15 p.m. at New Richmond Tuesday, Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. Tournament at New Richmond Monday, Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m. WIAA Regional at Baldwin-Woodville

Getting kids off to a healthy start and helping them maintain a healthy life, begins right at birth. As fast as kids change and grow, it’s crucial to stay on top of their changing health care needs.

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