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Trail committee proposes plan

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It is the start of another school year.

Teachers have been working hard to get their classrooms in check to provide another successful year to the impressionable minds that are left in their hands.

Throughout the year, you will see the educators grading papers, drafting lesson plans, and going over enrollment lists. What you will not see this year is a teacher dancing on a table.

The one and only teacher known for dancing upon desk and table tops on Fridays has retired after 35 years with Amery Schools, and Pat Donahue is going to be missed.

Raised in the eastern part of the U.S., Pat Donahue knew since about the first grade that she wanted to become a teacher. After working as an educator back east for two years in a school where they were on constant lock-down and who even had their own police force, she took the advice of her mother and headed to Wisconsin. Donahue’s sister resided there and just before she flew out, her sister called and told her about an opening at the School District of Amery. Donahue sent her resume out and arrived to Wisconsin on a Thursday. The following Monday, she called Jim Foy to see if he had received her reAPRIL ZIEMER|AMERY FREE PRESS sume. He had, and he asked her to come Many Amery students have fond memories of watching Pat Donahue

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The subcommittee consists of seven members representing various stakeholder groups: County Board member Brad Olson, Doug Johnson of the Snowmobile and ATV Council, Rick McGuiggan to represent motorized users, Katie Bruns to represent non-motorized users, Friends of Stower Seven Lakes Trail member Jon Fogelberg, Brandon Whittaker to represent “governmental interests” and Ron Minnick to represent “general use.”

With Minnick absent for the August 14 vote, the proposals for both trails were approved with a 4 to 2 vote.

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Signs along the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail show that the trail is closed to horses, snowmobiles, ATVs and motorcycles. If the trail planning committee’s proposal is accepted, the trail will be opened to horses and snowmobiles.

Avanti proves to be no ordinary summer camp but his luck was about to turn around. The eight year old discussed how Mrs. Melberg’s class is hard to be in kickball and then went on to talk about the highlight of his summer, Camp Avanti.

Camp Avanti took place at Amery’s Swank YMCA Icaghowan and

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attention deficits, poor selfcare skills and/or inadequate adaptive behavior resulting in behavioral problems.

According to the camp’s website, “Camp Avanti provides a safe environment for its campers to develop friendships and improve sensory motor skills through appropriate and motivating leisure activities. Gaining

attracted campers from all over the country, and staff from all over the world. Avanti provides an intensive occupational therapy program for children ages 6 to 15 who have learning disabilities or sensory processing dysfunction.

While campers have average or above average intelligence, they may demonstrate poor coordination, hyperactivity,

THE SUN Losing out in the final round of the 2nd grade “end of the year kickball tournament” might have been the start of a disappointing summer for Brandon Swank of Amery,

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skills builds a greater sense of self-control, competence and self-esteem.”

When Swank’s parents Matt and Monica, learned about Avanti from another Amery family whose children had attended the camp in previous years, they were excited for their son to have an opportunity to meet new friends.

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AVANTI: Swank conquers fear of horses during time spent at camp FROM PAGE ONE

They were also hopeful that he would participate in activities that might assist their son in conquering some of his fears.

When asked, Swank said that his favorite part of camp was riding a horse named Duke. According to Swank, poor Duke was injured by stepping on a stone, so afterwards he had to ride a horse named Marshal. He seemed happy that he was able to ride numerous horses, which was surprising to his parents.

Swank’s mother said that before attending Camp Avanti, her son was quite scared of horses. He had been around horses at his aunt and uncle’s house, but he thought they seemed too fast and too tall for someone scared of heights, like himself.

The trained and gentle staff at Avanti was able to use occupational therapy techniques to guide campers through facing their fears. This left the kids feeling proud and accomplished.

Camp Avanti’s model was conceived and developed by Patricia Wilbarger in the early 1980s. The model combined experience for children with advanced training for occupational therapists. For the children, the camps are intensive occupational therapy. For the therapists it serves as a

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Brandon Swank taking a ride on his new friend, Duke the horse.

unique professional development opportunity. Both staff and children benefit in the camp setting.

The first camp, Camp Ca-

chuma, was held in 1983. The camp was held in the mountains behind Santa Barbara, California. When Camp Cachuma was sold in 1989, no

new suitable nearby location was identified. To keep the camp experience alive, permission to replicate the model was granted to Eileen Richter and Nancy Lawton-Shirley who held a camp in 1989 in Hudson, Wisconsin at Camp St. Croix. The Camp St. Croix location operated successfully through 2009. Starting in 2011 a new program launched Camp Avanti Icaghowan directed by Kris Worrell who has over 25 years of experience working in the Avanti model.

The Avanti Camps have had a major influence on the practice of occupational therapy and sensory integration treatment. Some of the most innovative techniques and theories used in pediatric occupational therapy were developed and expanded upon through the camps. Many of the practicum therapists who have participated in the educational experience at Camp Avanti have become leaders and experts in the field of occupational therapy. The camp also acts as an advanced training center for occupational therapists worldwide.

The camp offers both day camp options and over night options. Swank was originally nervous about staying over night, so his parents registered him for day camp.

Soon, he felt comfortable at Camp Avanti and decided

to stay three nights there.

Swank said that one morning they even had steak and eggs or breakfast. He shared that he did miss his mom and dad a bit, but he did not miss his younger brother, Justin.

The young camper enjoyed Avanti’s Wonderlab, where kids participated in missions to tackle issues that up until then have tended to hold them back in everyday life. This may include activities that help campers deal with a variety of obstacles such as texture issues, impulsiveness, and auditory sensitivity.

Swank said the worst part of camp was when Duke the horse got hurt. He misses Camp Avanti now that he is home. “The worst part of home is that I have to let our dog, Brasco, out a trillion times a day. My bother Justin only has to let him out a million times a day,” said Swank.

The young man is looking forward to attending Camp Avanti again next year. He is also looking forward to being in Mrs. Julson’s 3rd grade class at the Amery Intermediate School. He is happy that his brother will still be at Lien Elementary, where he will have Mrs. Melberg for 2nd grade and will probably win the kickball tournament this year.

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in for an interview immediately. She met with Foy, John Wyatt, Al Stoddard, Ray Norsted, and Bud Heiser. The next day she received a call asking her to come in and sign a contract. She asked if she had time to think about it, and was told “No”.

She started at Amery Schools in 1979. She left in 1984 to travel home to care for her sick father. In 1986 she returned to Wisconsin and worked at Unity Schools for two years. When a job became available in 1988, she returned to Amery. She has taught K-12 special education, one year of first grade, and most of her career teaching kindergarten, and pre-k.

When asked what started

her routine of dancing on tables on Fridays, Donahue shared that it was something that started when she was a special education teacher. She had some kids in her class that were having troubles with motivation. She made a deal with them that if they got all of their work done for the week, she would dance on the table on Friday. Donahue said, “In the late seventies, early eighties, this seemed especially crazy, but they got all of their work done and I kept my end of the bargain. I danced on the table.”

The next four weeks the scholars completed their assignments by the end of Friday and Donahue danced on the table. On week five, she refused to dance when the kids did not finish their work. The

next week, their assignments were completed on time.

She had found something to motivate the students, and a tradition was born.

Donahue laughed when sharing that sometimes the little tykes tell tales from home that their parents would be mortified about. She cherished her years working with the tiny tots because she feels that they love you unconditionally, but she learned to be careful when asking their opinions because at that age they are really honest.

She said, “One day I had a new outfit on that I was very excited about. One little boy looked at me and told me to NEVER wear that outfit again. I asked him why, and he replied that it was NOT pretty on me.”

Donahue expressed that what she will miss most about her career are the kids. She said, “The kids are the life blood of any school.”

There were times during her years that Donahue witnessed families facing difficulties. She was proud to work for a school and live in a city that does whatever they can to help those in need. She said, “I love working and living in a place that is welcoming and where everyone looks out for each other.”

Donahue believes the schools are a big rallying ground for the supportive community.

She had thought about retirement and pushed it to the back of her mind. After talking with past faculty who had ventured into retirement,

she listened when they shared with her that she would “just know” when it was time. Last February the feeling hit her and she “just knew” that it was her turn. It was time to climb down off of the table and head out towards new experiences.

Donahue is excited. She has multiple trips planned for the future and is going to start a new job at Amery Ale Works. She said that she is open to whatever comes her way. She will miss the kids, families, and also the staff with whom she worked. She said, “That group at the elementary building is a pretty tight group, I will miss them but I think there are other adventures out there waiting for me.”

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Stower To the Stower trail’s uses the group would add horseback riding and, conditions permitting, snowmobiling.

Currently the trail allows

only for hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Cattail

To the Cattail’s uses the group would add horseback riding. Currently, the 12-mile trail is mixed use, allowing

hikers, snowmobilers, all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles and motorcycles.

Timeline The group set an open house for 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, in the County Board Room at the Polk County Government

Center (100 Polk Plaza, Balsam Lake), inviting the public to review and comment on the proposal.

The plan will go before the Environmental Services Committee at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 5. Pending the

committee’s recommendation, the proposal will go to the full county board Thursday, September 6, at 1 p.m.

Final approval rests with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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SEPTEMBER 1 Polk County Veterans’ Affairs silent auction fundraiser

Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, between Balsam Lake and Centuria, will hold their annual Pig (and Turkey) Roast on Sunday Sept. 2, serving is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On the menu is pork or turkey, corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade bars and lemonade or coffee.

SEPTEMBER 4 Amery Woman’s Club The Amery Woman’s Club will meet Tuesday, September 4th at the Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp. Social hour begins at 5P with dinner following at 6P. The menu consists of salad bar, baked chicken, rice pilaf, bread sticks and dessert. Cost is $14.00.

The agenda will include a fun mixer and focus groups pertaining to our projects plus a short business meeting. Guests are welcome. Call 715-268-2136 for a reservation.

SEPTEMBER 8 Amery Area Historical Society The Amery Area Public Library will present Chad Lewis: Wisconsin’s Gangster Past in the Burman Room. Following this event, the Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) will hold an open house from noon2 p.m. in the lower level of the library.

Wapogasset/Bear Trap Fall Social/Recognition Dinner The Wapogasset/Bear Trap Lake Improvement Association will honor three people who are

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The Polk County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Treatment Court and the Polk County Veterans’ Affairs are holding a joint silent auction fundraiser, in collaboration “Buy Rugs Not Drugs”. We will be located in the Balsam Lake Hardware Hank parking lot and lawn, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in advance of the Balsam Lake Derby. All proceeds will be split between the organizations to supplement their work with people addicted to illegal substances and veterans in need of help.

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Heavy rains, wind Monday night A storm passed through Amery on the evening of Monday, August 27th. Strong winds, heavy rain, and lightening caused damage at various locations. This tree fell onto two homes on Griffin Street East. A lightening strike split the tree causing damage to one home, and hefty cleanup between both residences.

recipients of the Association Outstanding Volunteer Award following the dinner at the YMCA Camp on September 8.

Anyone wishing to attend and celebrate can contact Karen Ohm at 715-268-5735 by September 4th. The dinner is $12.00 and Coffee, tea, cider, and milk will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring other beverages if they wish.

SEPTEMBER 14 Amery Area Historical Society The Amery Area Historical Society will present: The Early Years of the Amery Fall Festival from 2-3 p.m. in the Burman Room of the Amery Area Public Library. From 3-4 p.m. an open house will be held after the presentation in the lower level of the library.

The reprint of the Amery Centennial 1887-1987 book will be available for purchase after the presentation and at the open house.

Republican Party General Informational Meeting and Pizza Party Hosted by the Republican Party of Polk County, they invite the public to an Out Door Oven Pizza Party and informational meeting on Friday, Sept. 14, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Erik and Katie Severson home, 2147 45th Ave., Star Prairie.

Pizza, plates, utensils and drinks will be provided. Please bring potluck for salads and desserts.

Children and Grandchildren are invited also, bring swim suits for heated outdoor pool.

Questions contact alankentwalker@gmail.com 515-708-2120 Directions call Erik Severson 715-417-1596

SEPTEMBER 13-16 Amery Fall Festival Amery’s annual festival starts off on Thursday with Earl’s Rides near the Big Bobber from 4-9 p.m.

Friday, Earl’s Rides again will be going plus Music by Groovin’ 60’s under the tent with the beer tent open. The Pie Bake Off is in Soo Line Park and the Bean Bag Tournament begins under the Soo Line Park Pavilion at 7 p.m.

Saturday the Kidz Race starts out along with the 5K Walk/Run. The Apple River Quilt Guild show will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Fine Arts Show will be held at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts. The Arts and Crafts is in Michael Park along side the food stands. The Grand Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Jim Armstrong will entertain in the tent along with Karjackers. Amery Fire Dept. will hold a Water Fight on Harriman Ave. and the Kidde Tractor Pull will be held on Center Street. The Bean Bag Tournament continues.

The Apple River Race will be held this year on Saturday at 3 p.m. on Bridge Street.

The Fall Festival Queen Cor-

onation and Little Miss Amery is at the AHS Gymnasium at 7 p.m. with Music under the tent

by Pop Rocks.

Sunday is the annual Pancake Breakfast at Amery Community Center and the Amery FFA Alumni Toy Tractor Show at the Middle School gymnasium. The Quilt Show continues.

Amery Lion’s Club Classic Car and Motorcycle show will be on Sunday and the Beer tent will be open.

Amery Classic Theater will show “Unbroken Circle” at 2 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 16 FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and FFA Tractor Show The 6th annual Amery FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and 4th annual FFA Tractor Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Amery Middle School as part of the Amery Fall Festival weekend.

A silent auction and farm toy display contest with prizes will again be part of the event.

The toy show will feature vendors and exhibitors of toy farm tractors and implements, die-cast cars and vintage farm memorabilia. No fee will be charged to farm toy display exhibitors.

For more information or to inquire about exhibiting, contact Dave Clausen at 715-268-7454 or clausen@amerytel.net.

2018 Fall Festival Medallion hunt is underway It’s that time of year again!

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

The medallion is hidden in sight. Seekers should not have to dig or break anything to find it.

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

also receive $50 in Amery scrip money.

Good luck and remember to respect property while hunting!

Clue # 2

Remember the rules: You need no tools.

You’ll find ants on the ground, Where I’m sure to be found.

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When I grow up….

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

It doesn’t seem possible, but we a just a few days away from the end of August.

I always hate to see August end because it means that summer is over. Summer, the dessert of the seasons, never seems to last long enough.

August flies by in part because it is a birthday month in our family. My two daughters and my eldest granddaughter all have August birthdays. This means buying presents and Publisher having parties. We held the last one this past weekend as grandTom Stangl daughter Persephone turned 10 on Aug. 26.

Birthday parties are one of the times in life when you can pause to reflect on how things have changed over the past year. Persephone (called Sephie most of the time) is growing like a weed physically and emotionally. She will be a tall lady and is a quick study on many things.

She enters fifth grade after Labor Day. Her younger sister Seraphina (Sera most of the time) turned four in June and will attend 4K this fall.

During the birthday party, her father was making predictions about what his daughters will be doing as adults, based on their behaviors to date. Sephie? A forester, veterinarian or marine biologist. Sera? A stand up comedian or dancer. (She’s quite a quick wit, good timing). I think her father is probably right and I’m looking forward to see how their stories play out.

Of course this is all conjecture, but it’s fun to make a guess every now and then. I did it with my children and I bet you have done it with yours. I was sure the way they both bargained at meal time on what they would or would not eat that my daughters would be lawyers, negotiating contracts or plea deals. (I doubt I am alone in making this guess at meal time).

Truth be told, none of us truly knows our path.

If we are fortunate, it is revealed to us through our experiences. Hopefully we have a supportive family to help us along the way. It is truly a great help to have encouragement and understanding from those we love.

The dizzying pace of change in our society has made adaptability a prized virtue. It is estimated that people will change jobs 12 to 15 times in their lifetimes, careers from three to seven times in a lifetime.

That’s a lot of change. Being able to manage these changes can determine whether a person is happy or financially secure. Technological advances have displaced many workers who have either needed more training or the ability to settle for a lower paying career to survive.

Sometimes, a lower paying job can bring more happiness. It’s all a matter of your obligations and priorities.

When I was Sephie’s age, I thought I would be an astronaut and live on the moon. It was 1971, after all and man had just landed on the moon.

Looking though the lens of today, it’s difficult to know what careers will survive into the next half century. Things that we take for granted can easily be upended by an unforeseen advance in technology or shift in societal values.

So, it’s OK for us to dream of many different jobs. We need to be open to all possibilities in our lives, no matter when they reveal themselves to us. Often is about the journey, not the destination.

Here’s hoping that we all can have a great journey.

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

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

No need for my imitation to provide intimidation

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

We have all heard the saying, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. I was recently thinking about this statement and its true meaning finally hit me.

The greatest thing about the Internet is the creative ideas that people share. I can easily get sucked into aimlessly Editor surfing the web for hours. I have April Ziemer found inspiration for recipes, hair and make-up tips, and crafts.

People upload their ingenious techniques and they always look incredibly easy to recreate. Unfortunately, it never is quite as simple as their three minute videos make it seem. This is why I have realized that when I copy ideas and they turn out so horrible, of course the original brilliant creator would feel flattered by my imitation; mine makes theirs look even more amazing.

How hard can recipes be to prepare when you have step-by-step instructions, right? WRONG! I am not sure where I mess up each and every time, but it happens. When I pile extra frosting on deflated cakes, it tends to drip all over my

counter tops and onto my floors.

Guess what? The recipes shared online; where you mix together a few household staples and just like that you have a miracle solution that will take out stains of all sorts, do not turn out for me either.

So now I have permanent stains from food coloring soaked frosting that has dripped on my countertops forever. One should always look on the bright side; I have noticed that many of the cleaning solution recipes call for vodka and if I take a few shots while mixing, the stains just blur right into my countertops and I no longer even notice them.

I have watched little videos demonstrating how easy it is to tie your hair together and create adorable messy buns that sit perched on top of your head. I always feel like mine never looks quite as cute as the models. Maybe tying my hair in a few more knots with a few more hair ties would be the solution? Nope. The look really does go well with my drag queen style make-up that I applied step by step from watching a video entitled, “ Natural Looks for the Middle Aged Lady”. I will look on the bright side once again. My face is washable and after having to cut knots and rubber bands out of my hair, I will look good as new after I visit my sister who is a beautician.

Sometimes I will attend an Arts and Crafts Fair, and instead of

spending money on the gorgeous creations on display from vendors, I will try to save a buck and assemble my own crocheted hand towel, planter, or photo frame. It seems like ideas get jumbled in my mind by the time I get home. I end up producing a towel with yarn hot glued to the top, artificial strands of Ivy leaves tied to the bottom and photos of my family stapled to the tips of the leaves. I guess I probably should have taken photos of the original art while at the fair.

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, the money I saved at the Art Fair left extra dollars for shoes and purses.

My family tends to think I already have enough of both of those things. I do have quite a stockpile that I have collected over the years because not to brag, but I can still fit into my purses and shoes from High School.

They say the styles of the eighties and nineties are coming back around. When today’s teenagers try to recreate the looks that were sported by classmates and myself in High School, I will take it as flattery. They could never look as totally rad as us.

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

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 224, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715268-8101

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Battle over wedding barns hits state legislature

BY WISPOLITICS.COM THE CAPITOL REPORT

While the attack ads fly in the races for governor and U.S. Senate, another battle is quietly taking place in Madison.

The battle is over wedding barns.

A legislative Study Committee on Alcohol Beverages Enforcement has met twice on this controversial issue.

Wedding barns are rented out for weddings or other private events and are not currently licensed to sell alcohol.

But they still allow people to drink on the property. The Legislature earlier this session attempted to crack down on the venues but failed amidst fears the language would impact tailgating around Lambeau Field and Camp Randall Stadium.

Committee members at an Aug. 22 meeting discussed concerns surrounding the wedding barns, such as smoking on the property, underage drinking, fire codes and parking violations, as they expressed a preference for creating statewide standards to address those issues.

But owners of the venues said they’re already subject to ordinances from their local municipalities.

“We don’t need liquor licenses, because we are locally permitted, and we are regulated,” said Bonnie Keyes, owner of Mulberry Lane Farm in Hilbert.

Chairman Rep. Rob Swear-

ingen, a restaurant owner/ operator and member of the Tavern League of Wisconsin, countered that implementing uniform standards and liquor licenses for all wedding barns would create a “fair playing field” for all venues.

The Rhinelander Republican also signaled he was open to the possibility of mandating a licensed bartender for private events at venues beyond wedding barns.

Swearingen earlier said he’s looking to “move beyond the controversy and find solutions” surrounding potential changes to the state’s three-tier system for the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcohol.

Swearingen likened regulating unlicensed venues and barns to the process in establishing regulations for rideshare companies such as Uber.

“Stop the music until we can get this properly done and regulated,” he said.

Meanwhile, fellow committee member Sarah Botham, director of marketing for Botham Vineyards in Barneveld, slammed wedding barns for creating an “uneven playing field for the competition of business.”

Swearingen also said one of his chief concerns was the Department of Revenue’s interpretation of what would be allowable if state statute was not specific surrounding issues of enforcement.

But Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler stressed at the committee’s first meeting

that the agency’s job is only to interpret the laws as written.

He used the policy debate over wine walks -- events where a group of retailers serve wine and snacks to participants -- as an example of the Legislature changing state law. Before the 2015 change allowing municipalities to issue temporary alcohol licenses covering different locations over one day, DOR did not allow wine walks.

“We’re not making a policy decision on whether wine walks are good for the community,” Chandler said. “Sometimes the public thinks we are being too strict, or not strict enough.”

James Wigderson, of Right Wisconsin, a conservative political website, has knocked the committee’s effort.

He notes Swearingen is a former president of the Wisconsin Tavern League and says “he’s determined to crack down on the competition. The committee is largely stacked in the Tavern League’s favor and not one event barn owner is a member of the committee.’’

Sheila Everhart, the president of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association and the owner of Everhart Farms, said there are already laws that cover many of the concerns of some of the committee members.

Everhart’s organization represents over 150 members.

There are approximately 250 event barn venues in Wisconsin and they generate $120 million in economic activity

annually, according to a study the organization conducted, based on an average of $20,000 per wedding.

Everhart told Wigderson her members are subject to local noise laws and laws governing the hours of operation.

Jean Bahn of the Farmview Event Barn in Berlin wondered if committee members had even been in a wedding barn after they questioned the safety of holding a catered event at these venues.

“I frankly don’t know what bride would rent a place that had ‘holes in the floor’ and ‘bird droppings all over the table,’” Bahn said. “It just doesn’t make sense to me for them to say that’s what wedding barns are. It’s a huge investment in making sure our buildings are safe.”

Bahn also explained that some of the committee members were just simply wrong about claiming these event barns were unlicensed by the local municipality.

“The first step was to get permitted by my township, by my county,” Bahn said. “They’re implying that the entire community are just fly-by-night.”

Sara Haase of the Croix-View Farm said she requires her guests to use her preferred vendor, a licensed bartending service, for serving alcohol at events at her location. Like the other event barn operators, she doesn’t sell the alcohol as she doesn’t have a liquor license.

The events at her location are private parties. The licensed

bartender is required by Haase to check the ID of everyone and mark the hands of those that are legally able to be served alcohol.

“If you do not have an ID, she will not serve you,” Haase said. “I just went to that for the safety of our neighbors, for safety for our best interests, and because I think it’s just a smart thing to do.”

Haase also had to go through a permit process with her county before she could open her farm up to having events.

The barn events cannot go past midnight, with music and the bar service ending before 11:30.

As for the safety and sanitary standards of her event barn, Haase says her operation is a lot better than many of the bars in Wisconsin.

“There are a lot of bars that are just as unsanitary as a barn, if not more so,” Haase said. “I’ve been in bars where there are dogs wandering around and they serve food.

And I’m thinking how in the heck is this up to code?”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A golden opportunity missed To the editor: In a recent letter to the editor Mark Pettis claimed that an “activist judge” kicked snowmobiles/ATVs off of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail.

Huh? Ten years ago snowmobiles/ATVs were not on the list of approved activi-

ties for Wisconsin State Trails. I know that sounds unbelievable especially since snowmobiles had been running on state trails for decades but the law was clear: state trails were not open to motorsports.

When confronted with that fact any judge would have been compelled to

enforce the law. Luckily for snowmobilers/ATVers the legal decision only applied to one trail, otherwise they would have lost access to hundreds of miles of trails across Wisconsin.

It wasn’t until 2013 when state trails were officially opened to snowmobiles/ ATVs and many other activities. It

would have been easy for Pettis to make this change while he was a legislator but he didn’t. And while he was doing nothing snowmobilers/ATVers lost a golden opportunity.

Brook Waalen Frederic, WI

show them that our voices are loud.

When we support candidates who champion protecting the environment, we are setting the stage for future parties to adopt climate change into their platforms.

I have faith we can prioritize climate as an issue this fall.

As a voter, elect those officials whose agendas respond to issues regarding climate, contact those in office not

concerned, and engage with grassroots organizations like Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) whose mission it is to pass legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gases. After all, the decisions we make now decide our future.

Dylan Couch Washburn,WI

Climate Change and 2018 Elections To the editor: 2018 is carrying with it a tide of unsettling news brought on by issues of climate change. What was once thought of as ‘once-in-a-century’ storms visit northern Wisconsin with increased regularity. Fires decimate the forests of western United States and Canada with a rage difficult to tame, let alone extinguish, while frequent in the news are talks of flooding, drought, fires, and re-

cord-breaking temperatures. Extreme is fast becoming the new normal as we enter the upcoming election season.

I suggest this November we put climate change on the ballot.

Unique in this election are two things: climate change is worsening and voter turnout is on the rise. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will be watching these November elections, and we need to

What kind of service is Sean Duffy providing to his constiuents?

To the editor: For nearly 8 years, Sean Duffy has assumed the role of U.S. Representative for northern WI’s 7thDistrict.

For nearly 8 years, Mr. Duffy’s town hall meetings have been held largely in secret, by releasing to the general pub-

lic the meeting time and location only the day before.

What kind of service is this to northern WI residents? Is Congressman Duffy truly interested in learning the concerns of the very people he is charged to serve?

Can we, as taxpayers, be assured that Mr. Duffy truly considers the day-today needs of hard-working folk, or has he chosen to conduct his decision-making in a vacuum?

One would think that we are due more consideration than these

half-hearted attempts to inform WI citizens within his own District of his town hall meetings.

Bruce Moore Bayfield, WI

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RECORDS

AUGUST 28, 2018

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. The following cases were heard:

CITY OF AMERY: 17 year old, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

17 year old, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Lauren C. Belisle, 29, Minneapolis, MN, unreasonable and imprudent speed, $136.60.

16 year old, Amery, non-registrationof auto, $98.80.

Devon C. Chandler, 21, Balsam Lake, fail to apply/duplicate/address change/comm., $86.20.

Heidi M. Christenson, 33, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Blake M. Fouks, 19, Deer Park, non-registration of auto., $98.80; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Kyle J. Fritz, 19, Clear Lake, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Duane B. Hopke, 46, Shell Lake, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Duane A. Iverson Jr., 37, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Edward P. Jansen, 38, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Danielle A. Johnson, 30, Clayton, possession of controlled substance, $376.

Jeffrey P. Kobs, 36 Deer Park, operating after suspension, $124.

Shayne M. Lacosse, 46, Hudson, operating after suspension, $124.

Michelle A. Larsen, 32, Cumberland, non-registration of auto., $98.80; operating after suspension, $124.

Ray C. Lundgren, 33, Amery, destruction of property prohibited, $382.86.

Joseph R. Mattson, 33, Balsam Lake, operate motorcycle without valid license, $124.

Joshua R.McCloud, 20, Amery, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20; operate motorcycle without valid license, $124.

Teresa M. Mulligan, 51, Amery, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Jared J. Nelson, 31, Turtle Lake, non-registration of auto., $98.80.

David F. Pouliot, 59, Milltown, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

16 year old, Lindstrom, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Jacob M. Samson, 26, Hillsdale, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Kip F. Schroeder, 60, Amery, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Brock A. Sotona, 36, Iron River, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Timothy M. Steele, 54, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250.

Jordan M. Swanson, 22, Lakeville, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.

Dana A. Whitehead Sr., 71, Amery, operate without carrying license, $73.60.

Kyle J. Yager, 39, Turtle Lake, operating after suspension, $124.

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON: Steven T. Heintz, 69, Turtle Lake, length of lawn violation, $92.50.

Kathylee M. Sigsworth, 22,

Clayton, storage of automobiles restricted, $124.

Katie M. Sigsworth, 29, Clayton, prohibited public nuisance, $313.

Kayla M. Waalen, 29, Osceola, retail theft, $313.

VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE: 16 year old, Clear Lake, disturbance of the peace with motor vehicle, $124.

Carol J. Anderson, 85, Clear Lake, operate without valid license, $124; FYR-entering alley/driveway from highway, $98.80.

Ethan L. Anderson, 31, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Joshua P. Bautch, 30, River Falls, defrauding an innkeeper, $227.

Jaclyn E. Blair, 19, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Tammy E. Brandt, 38, Clear Lake, underage drinking – procures, $376.

Amanda M. Busby, 18, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40.

Olivia M. Charpentier, 19, Stillwater, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40.

Evan M. Connolly, 20, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Addisyn K. Courchene, 18, Shakopee, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Andrew H. Dallakoti, 20, Littleton, CO, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $218.50.

Dylan S. Davidson, 19, Amery, underage drinking-possess – 17-20, $187.

Joshuah A. Eastman, 18, Clear Lake, underage drinking-possess – 17-20 (3rd), $439.

Corey J. Eggert, 18, Emerald, operate motor vehicle

without insurance, $124.

Blake M. Fouks, 19, Deer Park, underage drinking-possess – 17-20 (2nd), $313.

Justin J. Grobner, 39, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Richard S. Henke, 69, Lilydale, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Ronald W. Hoff, 51, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Tyra L. Hoke, 22, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Nathan R. Hopkins, 33, Hastings, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Zachary D. Hovey, 22, Eden Prairie, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Kathleen L. Jolma, 56, Ashland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Jenalee R. Kuhn, 20, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

17 year old, Amery, underage drinking-possess 17-20 (2nd), $313.

Corey G. McFarland, 29, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Jenna L. Olson, 44, River Falls, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Dallas L. Osborne, 21, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Brandon C. Paulson, 31, Amery, possession of marijuana, $187.

Matthew A. Peterson, 23, Lake Elmo, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Roger A. Pfiffner, 58, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

James W. Poteet, 50, Spooner, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Mary K. Potting, 55, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Nicholas S. Quinn, 20, Somerset, possession of marijuana, $376; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Logan M. Raschick, 19, Clear Lake, underage drinking – possess – 17-20 (3rd), $439.

Mildred J. Roberts, 86, Amery, failure to yield right of way, $98.80.

16 year old, Clear Lake, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Lynnea F. Sprester, 31, Amery, issuance of worthless checks, $313.

John S. Thompson, 60, Afton, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Maria N. Vaudreuil, 20, Bloomington, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Megan E. Winans, 27, Rice Lake, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

JUVENILES: 15 year old, Amery, curfew, $92.50.

14 year old, Deer Park, retail theft, $124.

Not Guilty Pleas PLEAS of Not Guilty were entered by the following: Brett M. Peterson, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $124.

Brandon C. Potting, possession of controlled substance, $376.

Amber L. Johnson, possession of marijuana, $376.

Stacy L. Larson, speeding (20-25 over), $149.20.

Mark A. Thrasher, speeding (11-15 over), $98.80.

Polk County arrest report Steven C. Quenette, 46, Stanchfield, MN, was arrested Aug. 14 for failure to pay.

Kimberly A. Kuhn, 54, Eau Claire, was arrested Aug. 15 for a probation hold.

Jennie L. Carter, 55, Dresser, was arrested on Aug. 16 for two Polk county warrants.

Brook A. Willis, 25, Grantsburg, was arrested on Aug. 16 for a probation hold.

Zeronica D. Sjolie, 32, North Branch, MN, was arrested on Aug. 17 for a warrant.

Bret W. Frank Jr., 24, Siren, was arrested on Aug. 10 for FTA (failure to appear) warrant.

Robert W. Koser, 60, Amery, was arrested on Aug. 18 for a probation warrant.

Adonis I. Mosay Jr., 34, Luck, was arrested on Aug. 18 for a probation warrant.

Michael A.Horton, 31, Amery, was arrested on Aug. 19 for a probation warrant.

Heather A. Paulson, 31, North Branch, MN, was arrested on Aug. 19

for a hold for Chisago County, MN. Kerry D. Kvalevog, 56, Centuria, was arrested on Aug. 13 for OWI 1st and open intoxicant as driver.

Michelle D. Despiegelaer, 49, Milltown, was arrested on Aug. 15 for OWI 1st.

Daniel R. Burch, 33, Dresser, was arrested on Aug. 18 for OWI 3rd.

Shawn W. Peterson, 29, Siren, was arrested on Aug. 12 for felony bail jumping.

Rachel J. M. Bugg, 24, Luck, was arrested on Aug. 14 for felony bail jumping, misdemeanor bail jumping, OAR (operating after revocation) (alcohol/cont. substance refusal), and failure to install IID (ignition interlock device).

Rebecca A. Flink, 30, New Richmond, was arrested on Aug. 16 for possession of meth and meth paraphernalia, obstructing an officer and a probation hold/warrant.

Eric T. Leintz, 31, Center City, MN, was arrested on Aug. 16 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia, and obstructing an officer.

Joseph D. Warner, 32, St. Croix

Falls, was arrested on Aug. 17 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Berwin K. Ross, 41, Hillsdale, was arrested on Aug. 18 for violation felony bond.

Gregory J.R. Kadrmas, 28, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Aug. 18 for damage to property.

Micaela E. Eliason-Kurkowski, 19, Luck, was arrested on Aug. 18 for felony battery.

Randall J. Laduke, 40, Amery, was arrested Aug. 26 for mis. battery.

Brett Wayde Frank, Sr., 54, Frederic, was arrested Aug. 25 for OWI (3rd offense).

Joshua James Handrahan, 31, Amery, was arrested Aug. 21 for arson to property, and damage to property.

Nicholas Anthony Sroka, 34, Clear Lake, was arrested Aug. 24 for hit and run (attended vehicle), and probation hold.

Robert Allen Deal, 62, Milltown, was arrested Aug. 24 for battery-substantial-to disabled person.

Scout Tyler Calabria, 27, Frederic, was arrested Aug. 20 for probation warrant.

Kevin Gerald Lundequam, 44, Danbury, was arrested Aug. 22 for a warrant.

Steven Allen Simpson, 56, Barron, was arrested Aug. 21 for municipal warrant (SCF).

Nicholaus David Tueffelm 36, St. Croix Falls, was arrested Aug. 29 for probation warrant.

Dallas Joe Larson, 35, Amery, was arrested Aug. 24 for failure to appear.

Michael James Wheeler, 47, Milltown, was arrested Aug. 23 for probation hold.

Jared Michael Webster, 31, Osceloa, was arrested Aug. 23 for OAR (2nd), oper. w/PAC >.02 (4th), FTA co. warrant, oper. w/o ignition interlock.

Sophia Ann Morelli, 30, Edina, MN, was arrested Aug. 26 for OWI. Lauren Grace Ancel, 17, Lakeville, MN, was arrested Aug. 26 for battery.

Garrett M. Lunsmann, 24, Luck, was arrested Aug. 26 for operate after revocation, knowing fleeing, and St. Croix County warrant.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

AUGUST 28, 2018

AMERY FREE PRESS

www.theameryfreepress.com

110 Years Ago August 20, 1908

a group and will lessen the expense of heating and janitor work, as well as making the gymnasium available for all pupils.

A school committee consisting of P. C. Amundson, R. M. Houger, Dr. C. A. Nelson and E. F. Brown was appointed to work with the school board in working out all details and to have supervision during the construction of the new building. The community may rest assured that all money will be wisely and economically spent and that the best possible building will be erected.

Fine Building The Farmers & Merchant State Bank moved into their new building Monday, Aug. 17.

The building is now fully completed and is certainly a credit to our village.

The front is of Port Wing brownstone cut and dressed.

All the rest of the building is of local material. Every part of the work on the building was done by residents of Amery and vicinity. The brickwork was done by Nels Framstad of Black Brook and the wood work by E. D. Smith of Amery.

The main banking room is 25x35 feet with a director’s room in the rear. The building is heated by a hot water system put in by G. W. Miller. The finish is of Wisconsin yellow birch with a mahogany finish and marble base, done by O. Colberson.

Special features of the building are: a customers room where all are at liberty to meet and transact private business, write letters, etc.

The vaults, which are two in number, a storage vault in the basement, equipped with the ordinary doors, and the main vault in the banking room, which is equipped Yesterday’s with the latest improved News double presDiane Stangl sure bar door.

The vaults are both of concrete construction, and are absolutely fireproof.

The cost of the building completed was $4000.00.

White Sox Trimmed Amery White Sox went to Clear Lake last Sunday and put up the rankest game of ball of their career. They played a listless, don’t care game and were therefore badly trimmed.

Final score was 19 to 3. They boys seemed to think that, because they have won so many games, they could rest on their oars, but exhibition of this kind “don’t look good” to the people who have supported them so loyally.

Cow Eats Dynamite and Blows Up Oscar Huff, living near Bremen, Indiana, lost two valuable steers in an unusual manner.

His cattle were grazing in a field where Mr. Huff was blasting stumps. While he was absent the steers ate a quantity of the dynamite.

When driving them in Mr. Huff threw a stone at the herd.

The missile struck one of the steers that had eaten of the dynamite, and the shock exploded the stuff in the animal’s stomach. The steer was blown into smithereens.

The crash of the explosion jarred the other steer, and it too, blew up. The shocks were heard distinctly for several miles.

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60 Years Ago August 21, 1958 Find Bundle of Stolen Clothes

Amery Fall Festival 10k race

Back in 1984 seventy-five runners took part in the annual Fall Festival 10k race. In the end Dan Kapple was first to cross the finish line.

100 Years Ago August 29, 1918 Wounded in France The following letter was received by Thos. Knutson from Waldemar Peterson who was familiarly known as the “Little Dane.” Mr. Peterson was an alien and would not have had to go under the draft but when the call was made he immediately applied for his first papers and volunteered for service. We join with the many friends to wish him an early and complete recovery.

Somewhere in France – August 6, 1918 Friend Tom” Today I am gong to send you a few lines as I know you are waiting to hear a little news from this side of the water, and I hope this letter finds you O.K. I suppose you thought I was killed a long time ago. Oh no, I am too mean to die!

I am in the hospital at present, and the day I got here was my birthday so you see I did get a little surprise on my birthday this year.

We sure are well taken care of here, and I tell you the Y.M.C.A. and the Red Cross are doing an awful lot of work here. I don’t understand how they can do it. I got shot 4 times in my leg and ankle, so you see I can’t run around much now. I am getting along fine, but I am not able to walk yet, and my ankle is a little stiff but I think that I will be able to walk just as good as I did before, after awhile.

Well they wasted a lot of ammunition on me before they were able to hit me, and that is what they call first class German soldiers. I wish you could get a chance to see them. They don’t look like soldiers to me.

Well we had some fun. I can’t name any places where I have been, as you know, but I tell you every one of the boys were happy when we went over the top. I tell you after you have

been under shell fire in the trenches for a number of days you will be mighty glad to go over and see how the Dutch are getting along. It is a shame the way they have been blowing up the towns and grain fields here. They are sitting there back home talking about the war, but if they knew what it was I am sure everyone who is able would be on the line.

Best wishes to you and everybody back home. Write soon.

Your Friend, Waldemar Pvt C. W. Peterson Camp Hospital No. 27 A.E.F. France

95 Years Ago August 9, 1923 “Amery Day” at Polk Co. Fair Judging from the interest, which is being manifested in the Polk County Fair, which will be held at St. Croix Falls on Sept. 11-15, this years fair will outshine all former attempts. Liberal premiums will be awarded in each and every department.

The businessmen of our city have agreed to close their various places of business on the afternoon of Sept. 14 and that day will be “Amery Day” at the fair.

Now is the time for you to cooperate with the committee and back them with your support, and make “Amery Day” as you would like to have it – the best day, of the best fair in Wisconsin.

Hudson Couple Escape Death A near accident was narrowly averted at the Soo crossing in this city last Sunday morning when a car got stalled on the track just ahead of the approaching train. Luckily the emergency brakes on the train worked in time to stop just as the train hit the car.

The occupants jumped when they realized that they had killed their engine. The fender

of the car was jammed otherwise no damage was done.

Bystanders experienced a real thrill.

Halls Improving Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hall who were injured in an automobile accident over two weeks ago, and who were taken to their homes in Turtle Lake last Wednesday, are both improving physically but both are still mentally deficient.

The town of Beaver where the accident occurred, and the village of Turtle Lake where they are residents both refuse to assume any responsibilities in regard to the financial obligations incurred in their care.

Kennedy & Yates have charge of the case.

Three day Street Fair in Amery A splendid three-day fair to be held in this city is being planned for the early part of October, by the Polk County Guernsey Breeders, the Holstein Association, the Commercial Club and the American Legion. It will be a hummer!

Amery Business Places to Close All Day All business places in this city will be closed all day Friday, August 10. This action is to be taken to enable all to attend the public services in honor of and in respect to our late president.

90 Years Ago August 30, 1928 New School Building Site Approved At the adjourned school meeting of Joint District No. 5, it was voted to buy the Gordon and Lindell property adjoining the present school property and build the new high school building on this site. This would appear to be the best solution of the question as it places all school buildings in

Scouting for berries Wednesday noon, Dr. V. H. Knerr and son, Gary, stumbled upon a peculiarly shaped bundle.

The rather large package was hidden beneath some brush east of Mrs. L. Michael’s residence, not too far away from the Lester Sjobeck home.

Upon opening the bundle, the Knerrs’ decided that the Sjobeck family was more interested in the contents than they were. It contained all the clothing taken from the Sjobeck home a week ago Sunday.

All neatly piled, the clothing apparently had been cached for some future pickup.

Thieves Break-in at George’s Marina Candy bars, gum, cigarettes and three skipper caps comprised the loot at George’s Marina on Lake Wapogasset when thieves broke into it sometime Thursday night. Apparently the thieves were more interested in ‘smokes’ than money.

Breaking open the front of the cigarette vending machine, they took 100 packs of cigarettes and left the money in the bottom of the tray.

The break-in was discovered by Jack Jensen, when he opened the newly established business at 8 a.m., Friday morning. Undersheriff James Moore was called and an investigation of the looting was conducted.

At least two new outboard motors, water skiis, fishing tackle and other more expensive merchandise was overlooked by the burglars.

Even the money in the cigarette vending machine was untouched although it was completely in the open after the front of the machine was ripped off.

“We had a mysterious phone call about midnight. When we answered the ring, the other party hung right up,” commented George Jensen, owner, when telling about the looting.

A member of the Lake Wapogasset Association, the Marina is protected with a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons looting such members.

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Assembly candidates give views on livable wage jobs The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley will be featuring a Candidate Views Column for five weeks. The purpose of this column is to allow voters to become informed about candidate ideas and views on issues that matter to them.

Question for the week of August 29th, 2018: What legislation will you support to attract businesses to NW WI that will pay a livable wage?

Gae Magnafici Candidate for Assembly District 28 First, there must be a workforce ready to sustain an increased amount of businesses in an area, especially an area like Northwestern Wisconsin. It is extremely important that the state continues to support worker training programs and apprenticeship programs. When Magnafici technical colleges work with local companies to tailor worker apprenticeship programs to fit their needs, workers are prepared to hit the ground running working for that local company. In turn, those newly educated workers are inclined to stay in Northwestern Wisconsin instead of going toMinnesota. Keeping quality people and their families here keeps our economy strong.

Second, broadband expansion in rural areas is imperative to a strong economy and keeping family supporting jobs in Northwestern Wisconsin.

Over the years, broadband has become a necessity rather than a luxury. The state has been partnering with local electric companies to increase broadband accessibility across Wisconsin.

Not just private homes rely on quality broadband access- small businesses, schools, libraries, hotels, tourist attractions, and local governments need to have reliable access to Internet in order to function. I look forward to being involved in continuing this trend if elected to office.

Further, regulation has proven to be a hindrance to businesses moving to Wisconsin or expanding their current operations. When government makes

small businesses cut through miles of red tape just to expand their business or forces entrepreneurs to jump through hoops just to start a company, that stifles growth and stalls the creation of new jobs. If government gets out of the way and allows the free market to work like it is supposed to, quality jobs will follow. The people of Northwestern Wisconsin are driven.

They will succeed if the government allows them to. As your State Representative, I would make it a priority to get the government out of the way of progress so that our entrepreneurs can do what they do best- innovate and create jobs.

Over the past eight years, the State of Wisconsin has successfully lowered the tax burden to its citizens. Because of that, business has decided to stay here or even better, move here from other states. As a result, more people are working in Wisconsin than ever beforeour unemployment rate is an impressive 2.8%. Before 2010, we were continually seeing raising taxes and a stagnant economy. While we are moving in the right direction and I applaud the work that has been done so far by the Legislature and our Governor, there is still more work to be done. If elected, I would be willing to consider any legislation that is aimed at lowering taxes.

Those lower taxes will inevitably lead to an even more favorable climate for family supporting jobs.

Finally, as a nurse for 35 years, I know how important quality healthcare is. If we want families to stay in Northwestern Wisconsin they need the peace of mind that there are affordable healthcare options. Living in a rural area, this has been a struggle for many years. Across the river, healthcare is affordable and plentiful while here in Burnett, Polk, and St. Croix Counties we are struggling. I look forward to working on legislation that helps ease this burden. Much like healthcare, families expect quality education for their children. Funding our schools and making sure teachers have the tools they need is extremely important so that workers are comfortable raising their families in Northwestern Wisconsin.

Kim Butler Candidate for Assembly District 28 Along with making healthcare accessible and affordable and funding our public schools, bringing family supporting jobs to NW Wisconsin is one of the three main reasons I am running to represent Assembly District 28 in Madison.

In my volunteer work over the last 15 years, I have met too many families who work full time, yet struggle to provide the basics for their families. No one Butler who works full time should live in poverty.

Unemployment rates are low, but our district, especially Burnett County, lags behind. Wages are stagnant.

Workers go across the river for better pay in Minnesota. Others work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Statewide, we need to address the wage issue.

I was initially leery of “$15 an Hour Minimum Wage” proposals, unsure that this would work in rural areas, and concerned about the effect that a wage increase would have on small businesses. But I have seen the time frame that recent proposed legislation would enact, phasing in gradual increases over the next 5 years, and I think that this would be workable, giving the economy time to expand, to allow small businesses to grow as area workers have more money to put into our local economy. Tax credits or other mechanisms to protect small businesses, especially farms, could still be an option.

Attracting jobs doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Employers want to locate where they can find quality employees, and employees want to live places with adequate housing, good schools, affordable quality childcare, and cultural and outdoor activities. We need to ensure these needs are met in order to attract employers, and to keep our talented workers here in the 28th District.

WI lags behind every other state in small business start ups. This is one area of potential growth that we can foster with legislation. We need provide the tools entrepreneurs need to succeed, including good internet and

cellular service. While funding for broadband has been increasing, MN has spent 84 million dollars over the past 4 years, while WI spent less than 20 million. * My husband and I own a small internet-based business that began in our basement 20 years ago, and now employs 17 people, in part because of the quality service from our particular rural Internet service provider.

We also need to train our students for the jobs that exist in this community.

Public-private partnerships that work with our schools and area businesses need to be supported and expanded with legislation. Our young people need training opportunities close to home. Students need adequate career guidance, to help them realize that a 4 year degree is far from the only path to a well paying career. Skilled tech and manufacturing jobs, skilled trades, Healthcare and jobs in the Renewable Energy sector need to be encouraged, with internships, apprenticeships, and training in both the classroom and on the job. I would support legislation to increase this type of training.

Finally, given the costs involved in hiring and training new employees, businesses want to retain workers. One way to do this is with affordable healthcare. I am proposing opening up Badgercare as a buy-in option to all, taking the federal Medicaid expansion money, and creating small business insurance exchanges to allow smaller businesses to afford to provide healthcare to their workers, and getting rid of “zip code discrimination” that allows insurers to charge higher rates in areas like ours (I discovered that my insurance would be hundreds of dollars a month cheaper if I moved to Madison.)

Here in the 28th District, we offer an attractive lifestyle, close proximity to the Twin Cities, Eau Claire and the Twin Ports. I will work to secure funding in Madison to grow our economy, to reach our full potential here in Northwest Wisconsin.

SOURCES: Broadband Spending, Public Service Commission of WI and MN, Office of Broadband development, Minimum wage bill 2015, Assembly Bill 264, Business startups - Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as cited in 5/18/17 Journal Sentinel article

Lime quarry stays open — for now

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Polk County’s lime quarry will not close at the end of the year, as proposed earlier this summer by a member of the county board. However, it is still in need of large capital investments and the threat of eventual closure looms.

Last week, the Polk County Board directed the county administrator and lime quarry manager to examine the quarry’s financial situation and report back to the board by next March with a business plan.

The board will use the information to evaluate whether significant investment in the quarry can be justified.

The quarry, which has been producing and selling agri-

cultural lime to area farmers for more than 60 years, was created to serve farmers, contractors, municipalities, county departments and the public by producing and selling lime and lime-related products. Enough lime remains in the quarry to last another 30 years, the county estimates.

The quarry has never been a cost to taxpayers. In fact, since 2001 it has generated more than $1 million, which has gone into the county’s general fund.

Brad Olson, who authored the proposal to close the quarry, has estimated that some $750,000 will be needed to replace aging equipment. Board members including John Bonneprise and Joe Demull-

ing have said the investment is worthwhile to continue supplying area farmers with ag lime.

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An estimated $750,000 will be needed in coming years to replace aging equipment at Polk County’s lime quarry.

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Dr. James Wallace – A man of vision

BY KAREN ODEGARD

The Amery Area Historical Society recently acquired the Dr. James Wallace desk and chair donated by Marguerite (Marge) Hallquist, Amery.

The Amery Area Historical Society is grateful to Bill Zager who repaired the desk and together with Ed Bailey and Donna Anish, transported it to the Historical Society’s room in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library. The desk and chair will be featured at a September 14 open house from 3-4 pm. at the Amery Area Library’s lower level.

The Wallace desk and chair were purchased by Marge Hallquist when the Wallace family dispersed the cabin’s furniture and Wallace Island was transferred to the Minneapolis YMCA Camp Icaghowan after his death. The desk was built and sold as a library-dining table, known as a “Libry-Dine” table combination, by the Zimmer Furniture Company of St. Paul, MN. By pulling a small lever hidden under the drawer, the top of the table is raised, and two leaves pull out.

The top is then lowered and the lever returned out of sight under the drawer.

Dr. James Wallace (1849-1939) was a classics scholar and

teacher and the president of Macalester College (St. Paul, MN) from1894 to 1907. Dr. Wallace, a seasonal Lake Wapogasset from 1901 to 1939 resident, played a crucial role in the formation of the Wapogasset Lake Association in 1911-12. He was instrumental in renaming the lake from Sucker Lake to Lake Wapogasset, his efforts to enhance the lake through the introduction of various fish species, arranging the private purchase of the lake outlet’s dam, and arranging for the public ownership by Garfield township of the present-day Wapogasset Park.

Dr. Wallace was well-known in the Amery community and often preached at the Congregational Church. Amery honored him with a community dinner just months before his death and later contributed to the placement of a stone monument near the lakeshore in Wapogasset Park. Dr. Wallace was honored in 1941 with the monument that stands on the highest point in the park for his many activities on behalf of the local community.

In 1901, Dr. James Wallace, President of Macalester College in St. Paul, purchased Pine Island (now the site of the Minneapolis YMCA) as his

summer retreat. Wallace pursued many efforts to make the lake a prime recreation area.

In 1910 he hired Worthy Prentice to survey the lake in preparation for repairing the dam. In 1911 he took the lead in forming the Lake Wapogasset Improvement Association, the first association in Wisconsin.

In 1912 he successfully proposed, and later obtained, the approval of the Geographic Board in Washington DC to change the name from Sucker Lake to Wapogasset, the latter closely resembling various names such as Wahpuggaisee in the government survey notes.

Dr. Wallace requested government stocking of crappies to increase fishing varieties in the lake. From 1911 onward, he sought various schemes to obtain control of the park and the dam site from Major Baker, with whom he had real estate investments in various Polk County locations. Baker platted the land surrounding the park in 1914 and had already started selling lots for vacation-minded people who arrived via train in Deronda.

It was Dr. Wallace who successfully sought the cooperation of the Garfield Town

Bard in helping in the public subscription which ultimately resulted in the purchase of the land. He also pushed for the acquisition of the dam to prevent it from falling into the hands of the power companies.

In 1922 Dr. Wallace and six local farmers bought the

dam site. In 1962 the dam was turned over to the Wapogasset and Bear Trap Association. It was rebuilt by the association in 1999.

Local lake association will celebrate three individuals

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Wapogasset/Bear Trap Lake Improvement Association will honor three people who are recipients of the Association Outstanding Volunteer Award. The recognition will take place Saturday, September 8th during a dinner being held at YMCA Camp Icaghowan. Those being honored are: Paul Halverson, of the Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp; Bob Gagner, of Camp Icaghowan; and the late Julie Selle, for her years with the Lake Sanitary District.

The Volunteer Recognition Program was started in 1999 to provide formal acknowledgement for individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the success of the Association and “Life at the Lake”. Over the past 18 years, 39 individuals have been honored for their exceptional contributions.

Paul Halverson grew up in the Barron-Dallas area, as did his wife Donna. They were married in 1974 and moved to the Amery area in 1976. They worked and resided at Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, where Paul held the Camp Manager position and Donna was the lead cook. In 1978 Donna began a teaching career in Amery. In 1979 they were blessed with a set of twin girls. In 1981 they bought a home on the southeast end of Bear Trap. A year later they were blessed with yet another set of twins, this time a son and daughter.

Living on the lake was an incredible place for the kids to grow up taking advantage of water recreation and experiencing camp involvement.

The Halversons now have ten grandchildren ranging from age nine down to age three. Knee boarding, tubing, swimming, and fishing are popular activities during summer months when the kids are all home. Paul continues to work at the camp, but now he has a part time position. Memories that stand out in Halverson’s mind include the dredging of the channel in 1990. This provided about 2500 cubic yards of soil to fill in a low spot at camp. He remembers the sewer system that went in during 1978 was a huge challenge for the camp as they needed to come up with $60,000, but it happened and was an incredible blessing that allowed the camp to expand. Halverson said Boat-In worship and the Christmas dinner theater continue to be well attended by our lake people. He said, “One of the highlights each year is the fireworks and “Light Up the Lake”, which the camp has been hosting for quite some time now.”

Both Paul and Donna would like to say thank you. They exhibit a deep sense of gratitude for the Lake Association and everything that it does to promote great lake experiences for the kids at camp, and for their own family and friends.

In 1975, Bob Gagner began his 40-year career in non-profit youth work with the Boy Scouts of America in Minneapolis. During his 32 years with the scouts, he served as the Director of Programing and Camping. He feels the highlight of those years was leading the largest single-day food drive in Minnesota. 450,000 pounds of food were collected. Another accomplishment was being the Camp Director of Many Point

Scout Camp for 25 years. When he left, it was the largest camp in the state of Minnesota.

In 2006, he began working for the YMCA as the Director of Camp Icaghowan. During his nine years there, he was an innovator for new programs including the addition of yurts and tree houses for campers to sleep. He also integrated a winter camping program.

Gagner began a local camper scholarship program in which locally raised donations helped local children attend Camp Icaghowan.

After his retirement in 2015, he has stayed busy hiking with his wife Chris. They have taken to the outdoors backpacking parts of the Lake Superior Hiking Trail, Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, and North Country Trail.

They have experienced climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, trekking the Inca Trail to Manchu Picchu, and they will be leaving October 1st to attend Mt. Everest Base Camp. There they will attempt climbing Kala Pathar.

The couple has two grandchildren.

The Gagners hope that someday their grandkids will come camp in a tree house on Wapogasset.

The group is honoring the late Julie Selle for her hard work and devotion to the Lake Sanitary District. Selle graduated from Amery High School in 1977.

Over the years she was employed at Ferrell Gas, Union State/Bremer Bank, and Owen Williams Law Office. She worked for over 20 years at the Lake Wapogasset Sanitary District.

Selle will be remembered for her loving spirit and willingness to volunteer. She was a lifetime active member

of First Lutheran Church in Amery.

She was an organist for over 40 years, until forced to retire due to her illness.

Selle provided music for regular church services as well as weddings, funerals, and other events and special occasions over the decades. For a great number of years, Julie assisted annually with the Amery Fall Festival. As an animal lover, Selle gave a loving home to a long progression of lucky cats and dogs.

She often tried to find placement for animals that she herself was unable to keep.

Selle always strived to give and do her best for her family, her friends, and her community. Her daughter Amanda Selle, grandsons Miles and Liam, special friends Neil and Sally Pickard, as well as many other family and friends, must be very proud of Selle’s many accomplishments including her dedication to Lake Wapogasset Sanitary District.

The Wapogasset/Bear Trap Lake Improvement Association was founded in 1911 to protect and preserve the environment, well being, and usability of these lakes for the benefit of present and future lake residents and the general public. It is celebrating 107 years of continuous service and is the second oldest Lake Association in the State of Wisconsin.

Anyone wishing to attend and celebrate can contact Karen Ohm at 715-268-5735 by September 4th. The dinner is $12.00 and Coffee, tea, cider, and milk will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring other beverages if they wish.

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Back Row, Left to Right: Jonathan Bratt, Bus Driver; Rachel Downs, Pupil Services Secretary; Juli Montgomery-Riess. Student Success Coordinator; Ashley Hutton, Grade 2 Teacher; Myranda Geiger, French Teacher; Beth Schradle, Grade 1 Teacher Middle Row, Left to Right: Andy Dyb, Business Manager; Harley Peterson, Computer Technician; Kristine Matthias, Speech Language Pathologist – Elementary; Heather Bjorne , Special Education Teacher - Elementary; Jenny Benysek, 4K Teacher; Jessica D’Ambrosio, Grade 1 Teacher; Brad Baumgartner, Director of Pupil Services Front Row, Left to Right: Rebecca Radle, Student Success Coordinator; Ryan Beer, Grounds/Transportation/Maintenance; Brian Johnson, Bus Driver; Larry Oft, Bus Driver; Troy Mlynarczyk, Guidance Counselor – Intermediate; Trish Meyers, 4K Teacher

New faces in familiar places

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It seems as if you blink and summer is over. August creeps up on everyone and before you know it, back to school time is amongst us.

Some things about returning to school never change. Teenagers will groan when waking up in the morning, children with bright new backpacks will line the ends of driveways, and extra time needs to be added to a morning commute in the instance that you are behind a school bus.

Gum has been removed from desk bottoms, floors have been polished, and the schools were ready and waiting for students on Monday August 27th.

One thing that does change from year to year, are some of the faces at the head of the unblemished classrooms.

Welcome to all of the new staff at the School District of Amery.

Here is an opportunity to become slightly more familiar with recently added educators at the schools:

Kristine Matthias Speech-Language Pathologist Teaching Background: I have 16 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in both Wisconsin and Tennessee.

In the article, “Local martial artists compete in Summer Tournament of Champi-

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year? I am excited to get to know my students and their families, as well as to be back in Wisconsin!

Mrs. Beth Schradle First Grade Teacher Teaching Background: I just completed my 9th year in the Osceola School District where I taught pre-kindergarten, first grade and second grade.

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year? I am looking forward to working with the staff and families in the Amery School District and also working closer to home so that I can be more active in the school and community.

Becca Radle Student Success Coordinator at the Elementary and Intermediate school (students and staff will identify me as a school counselor) Teaching Background: I have been a practicing school counselor for 4 years at West Salem Elementary School, in West Salem, WI. I was working with 3rd-5th graders there! I received my undergraduate degree from UW-Stout in Human Development and Family Studies and my graduate degree in School Counseling.

ons” which ran in the August 14th edition of the Amery Free Press, Kevin Medina

I have subbed in the Hudson school district and River Ridge School District (near Prairie Du Chien).

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year? I am looking most forward to getting to know the students, staff, and families of Amery. I am excited for this new position I am in. This is a new position to the district and I am really excited to help meet student needs and help build systems of support for all students.

Myranda Geiger French Teacher (Grades 8-12) Teaching Background: I’m a first year teacher with a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. I completed my student teaching in the D.C Everest School District and the Medford Area School District.

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year? I’m looking forward to sharing my passion of the French language and culture, as well as making meaningful connections between the students, staff, and Amery community members!

Juli Montgomery-Riess Student Success Coordinator, Middle & High School (School Counselor) Background: School Coun-

Correction

was listed as 18 years of age.

Medina is 17 years old.

We regret the error and

selor in Minneapolis Public Schools: 5 years, School Counselor at Frederic 6-12: 3 years, Lead School Counselor Minneapolis Public Schools: 1 year.

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year? Strengthening our school counseling team across the District, connecting all students to our schools, and providing mental health and social emotional supports for students/families in need.

Trish Meyers 4K Teacher at Lien Elementary Teaching Background: I received my BS in Education at UW-Madison and have taught 4K and Head Start in the Madison Area for the past 13 years.

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year? I am very excited to be a part of the beautiful Amery community and get to know my students, families and everyone at Lien Elementary. I look forward to all the adventures to come while my family and I explore the area.

Heather Bjorne Special Education Teacher, Lien Elementary Teaching Background: I worked as a special education paraeducator for the School District of New Richmond for

apologize for any inconvenience or confusion it may have caused.

13 years. I taught Summer Stretch in New Richmond for 7 years.

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year? I can’t wait to meet my students, their families, and get to know the staff at Lien Elementary.

Jessica D’Ambrosio Lien Elementary-1st Grade Teacher Teaching Background: I am a former teacher and current coach here in the Amery School District. I took a leave of absence as a 4K teacher following the birth of our micro-preemie daughter, Harper. Prior to working here in Amery, I worked in the Somerset and New Richmond School Districts while finishing my master’s degree in elementary education. I also worked for The State of Pennsylvania in the special education and teacher training departments.

What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming year?

I am very excited to be returning to the district! I am looking forward to being surrounded by a wonderful teaching and support staff and to meet new and returning students and watching them make huge social and academic gains!

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2. The decedent, with date of birth January 13, 1951 and date of death July 2, 2018 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2103 10th Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017.

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4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 23, 2018.

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For Construction at Amery Municipal Airport Amery, Wisconsin Project no. AIP 3-55-0097-06 Sealed proposals for the work described herein will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, September 20th, 2018, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, on behalf of the Secretary, authorized agent for City of Amery, in accordance with Wis. Stat. §114.32(3), at the office of the Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53707; whereupon the sealed proposals received as provided above will be publicly opened and read.

Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received by the Bureau of Aeronautics later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, P.O. Box 7914, Madison, Wisconsin 53705-7914. The correct shipping address is: WI Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53707. Sending bid documents by Priority Mail may not guarantee timely delivery to our office.

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Description of work: Replace and relocate airport rotating beacon.

Estimate of major quantities: Airport Rotating Beacon (1 each), 2 inch Schedule 80 PVC or HDPE Duct – Including Trench (480 lf), 600 Volt Cable – No. 8 (2,650 lf).

DBE Goal: None Assigned Contract Completion Time: 20 Working Days Proposals: Proposal forms are included with the plans and specifications, and are subject to the provisions of Wis. Stat. §66.0901(7).

Plans and specifications: A paper copy of the plans and specifications may be purchased at the office of SEH Inc., at 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110, by payment of $100.00 or an electronic version of the plans and specifications on a CD may be purchased by payment of $20.00. Such payment shall be refunded to the purchaser if plans are returned to the seller within 10 calendar days after the closing of bids.

Plans and specifications which govern the work are on file and available for office examination at the office of SEH Inc, at 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-5196; the office of the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th floor South,

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Proposal guaranty: Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certificate of annual bid bond, a certified check, bank's draft, bank's check, or postal money order made payable to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary for 5% of the total amount bid. Certified checks may be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the proposal.

Qualification of bidders: The Bureau of Aeronautics "Statement of Bidder's Qualifications and Experience" (short form) will apply, which can be found in the (pink) loose documents located inside the front cover of project documents or downloaded at: https://wisconsindot. gov/Pages/doing-bus/aeronautics/airports/arpt-prequal.aspx Bid proposals will be opened only from those who have established their qualifications for the work being bid upon.

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Federal Requirements: This project is federally funded and federal provisions and requirements apply. Federal provisions made part of, but not limited to this contract include: Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension, Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace.

Hours of labor and minimum wage rates: Pursuant to regulations provided by applicable federal and/or state laws, the hours of labor and minimum wage rates are set forth in the proposal.

Affirmative action: The department hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

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Failure to complete the sworn statement makes the bid non-responsive and ineligible for award consideration. By signing the proposal cover each bidder by or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid, certifies that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. This sworn statement shall be executed and sworn to by the bidder before a person who is authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths.

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Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting Notice THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND Date: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Amery High School Media Center Agenda: I. Call to order II. Approval of 2017 annual meeting minutes III. Annual financial report/audit IV. Chairman’s report V. Public concerns VI. Public education VII. Grants Update VIII. Fisheries IX. AIS/EWM update and other plant mgt.

X. Water quality report XI. Boat landing development update XII. Annual budget XIII. Board Commissioner’s election three positions XIV. Adjournment

Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District Special Meeting Date: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 Time: Immediately following Annual Meeting Place: Amery High School Media Center Agenda: I. Call to order II. Election of officers for 2018/2019 III. Adjournment Steve Schieffer, Chairperson Potential Budget 2018-19 Amery Lakes District Fisheries $10,600.00 Plant management/AIS 3,000.00 Clean Boats/Clean Waters monitoring 1,000.00 Water Quality Supplies 500.00 Public Education 3,750.00 Dock Mainenance 500.00 Toilets at Landings 1,400.00 WAL/Polk County Lakes Assoc. Dues 600.00 Insurance 900.00 Misc. expenses 500.00 Commissioner salaries 2,375.00 Total

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Crews recover body of man swept away in Wisconsin flooding

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers on Tuesday recovered the body of a man who was wrenched away from would-be rescuers during flash flooding that forced evacuations around Wisconsin’s capital city and cut power to many homes.

More than 11 inches (28 centimeters) of rain fell overnight in places in or around Madison, according to the National Weather Service. The worst of the weather seemed to have passed by midday Tuesday, with the forecast calling for dry conditions Tuesday night and sunshine on Wednesday and Thursday.

“We’ve obviously had a very dangerous and unprecedented situation,” Mayor Paul Soglin said at a news conference. “We’ve seen snow storms. We’ve seen ice storms. We’ve seen tornadoes. Obviously we’ve never seen a rain like this.”

The man who died was in his 70s, police spokesman Joel DeSpain said in a statement. The man was driving a car with two passengers near a Madison park on Monday when it stalled in flood waters and was swept into a drainage ditch. The car came to rest nose down and quickly filled with water.

The Capital Times reported that Madison Alderman Matt Phair and his wife were out biking during a lull in the storm and saw the car in the ditch.

Phair told the newspaper they waded up to the car in water that was three or four feet deep, and he pulled out the two passengers, who were described by police as a man in his 70s and a woman in her 50s.

The male passenger made it solid ground but the woman slipped under. Phair said he and his wife saved her by grabbing her hair.

A third man joined in to help. The driver made it out of the car but the rescuers couldn’t hold on to him in the rushing water and he was sucked under the car.

“The force is overwhelming, and eventually he slipped and went under,” said Phair, who added that he did what anyone would have done.

The police statement didn’t include the names of those involved.

Firefighters found the driver’s body Tuesday morning in a retention pond about a third of a mile away.

The weather service said it suspects that the downpour broke a Wisconsin record for most rainfall in a 24-hour period. The Madison suburb of Middleton has so far recorded 11.6 inches (29.5 centimeters), but rainfall reports were still coming in. The previous record was 11.7 inches near Mellen in northern Wisconsin, set on June 24, 1946.

Black Earth Creek hit record flood stage with evacuations underway in Black Earth, Cross Plains and Mazomanie, according to Dane County Emergency Management. A temporary shelter was set up at Mazomanie Elementary School as well as at schools in Middleton and Cross Plains.

In Middleton on Tuesday morning, about a hundred people were trapped in a Costco and another hundred were trapped in a Fairfield Inn, WKOW-TV reported.

Everyone at the two sites was safely evacuated, Dane County spokeswoman Stephanie Miller said Tuesday afternoon.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi’s chief-of-staff, Josh Wescott, said about 100 people had been evacuated in Mazomanie, and sheriff’s deputies were using an air boat to reach people still trapped in their homes.

County officials have discovered a number of damaged bridges and culverts and were beginning to put together a full damage report, Westcott said. Parisi declared a state of emergency in the county on Tuesday morning, the first step toward qualifying for state and federal assistance.

Soglin, the mayor, estimated that the flooding has caused at least $250,000 worth of damage to city infra-

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RELEASE STATEMENT The School District of Amery today announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program or milk for split-session students served under the Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk if a split-session student does not have access to the school lunch or breakfast service.

FAMILY SIZE INCOME SCALE For Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals or Milk ANNUAL INCOME LEVEL

MONTHLY INCOME LEVEL

Family (Household) Size

Free Must be at or below figure listed

Reduced Price Must be at or between figures listed

1

$15,782

$ 15,782.01

and

$22,459

$ 1,316

$1,316.01

2

21,398

21,398.01

and

30,451

1,784

1,784.01

and

2,538

3

27,014

27,014.01

and

38,443

2,252

2,252.01

and

3,204

4

32,630

32,630.01

and

46,435

2,720

2,720.01

and

3,870

5

38,246

38,246.01

and

54,427

3,188

3,188.01

and

4,536

6

43,862

43,862.01

and

62,419

3,656

3,656.01

and

5,202

7

49,478

49,478.01

and

70,411

4,124

4,124.01

and

5,868

8

55,094

55,094.01

and

78,403

4,592

4,592.01

and

6,534

For each additional household member, add

+ 5,616

and

+7,992

+ 468

+ 468

and

+ 666

+ 5,616

Free Must be at or below figure listed

Reduced Price Must be at or between figures listed and $1,872

Application forms have been sent to all homes with a notice to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals or free milk, households must fill out the application and return it to the school (unless notified at the start of the school year that children are eligible through direct certification). Additional copies are available at the office in each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by agency or other program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.

To obtain free or reduced price meals or free milk for children in a household where one or more household members receive FoodShare, FDPIR, or Wisconsin Works (W-2) cash benefits, list the FoodShare, FDPIR or W-2 case number, list the names of all school children, sign the application, and return it to the school office.

For the school officials to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meals or free milk of households not receiving FoodShare, FDPIR or W-2 cash benefits, the household must provide the following information requested on the application: names of all household members, total number of household members, and the adult signing the application form must also list the last four digits of his or her Social Security Number or mark the box to the right of “Check if no SSN”. Also, the income received by each household member must be provided by amount and source (wages, welfare, child support, etc.).

Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal and free milk policy School Nutrition Secretary, Michelle Moore will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he/she may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. If the parent/guardian wishes to make a formal appeal, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to: Jim Kuchta, District Administrator, 543 Minneapolis Ave S., Amery, WI 54001, (715) 268-9771.

If a hearing is needed to appeal the decision, the policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure.

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National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Special Milk Program

A Special Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room. Business under review will include: I.

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structure and tens of millions of dollars of damage to private property. He said he expects those estimates to grow as more damage becomes evident in the coming days.

About 6,000 Madison Gas and Electric customers lost power Monday night as the storms hit west of Madison. Power was restored to the majority of those customers by Tuesday morning, but repairs were delayed because the floods made some roads impassable.

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District reported receiving numerous calls Tuesday about sanitary sewers overflowing on the city’s far west side and in the suburb of Fitchburg.

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If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family should contact the school. Such changes may make the household eligible for reduced price meals or free meals or free milk if the household income falls at or below the levels shown above, and they may reapply at that time.

Children formally placed in foster care are also eligible for free meal benefits. Foster children may be certified as eligible without a household application.

Households with foster children and non-foster children may choose to include the foster child as a household member, as well as any personal income available to the foster child, on the same application that includes their non-foster children.

The information provided by the household on the application is confidential. Public Law 103-448 limits the release of student free and reduced price school meal eligibility status to persons directly connected with the administration and enforcement of federal or state educational programs. Consent of the parent/guardian is needed for other purposes such as waiver of text book fees.

Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)

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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.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday, Sept. 2: Elim 8:30 a.m. Holy Worship; 9:30 a.m.

Birthday Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship Tuesday, Sept. 4: 8:30 a.m. Quilting (at Elim) Wednesday, Sept. 5: 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class 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: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Aug. 29: 3:30 p.m. Homework and Hangout; 5:45 p.m. Family Dinner/Cookout/Boomball; 7 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, Aug. 30: 9:30 a.m Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Aug. 31: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open.

Sunday, Sept. 2: 10 a.m. Worship/Communion; 11:15 a.m.

Diaconate meeting Monday, Sept. 3: Office Closed Tuesday, Sept. 4: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 a.m. Bible Study.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Sunday, Sept. 2: 8 a.m. Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Deronda Worship with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion 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 Saturday, Sept. 1: 8 a.m. Men of East Immanuel.

Sunday, Sept. 2: 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. Stephen Ministry.

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 Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service.

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

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

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, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Thursday, Aug. 30: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Sept. 2: 9 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Saturday, Sept. 1: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Sept. 3: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, Sept. 4: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting.

Tuesday, Sept. 5: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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: 11 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 Pastor Diane House 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, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 10:15 a.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.

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“The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly….

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”

—Proverbs 15:14, 18 NIV

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.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sundays: Worship service 9 a.m.; All Ages Sunday school beginning Sept. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mondays: Moms In Prayer 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Moms who gather together each week to pray for our schools and children.

Wednesdays (when school is in session) beginning Sept.

5: Free Family Meal from 5:45-6:15 p.m., Kids Club 6:15-7:30 p.m. Kids Club is a place where you get to experience the excitement of worshipping God with songs, games and a Bible study with your friends!; DW Youth Group 6:15-7:30 p.m. meets in the Teen Center Building. For students in grades 6th-12th. Real life topics ... real life answers! Invite your friends!

Every other Thursday: Journey Women 6:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Real Women-Real Faith.

Saturdays: Men’s Bible Study meets at 7 a.m. in the Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, Aug. 30: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, Sept. 2: 8 a.m. Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Deronda Worship with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion 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; 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service.

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake

he self-described researcher and storyteller Brené Brown, who does qualitative research on issues relevant to human relations, advises that “People are hard to hate close up. Move in!”

In the current divisive political climate, she notes that we have sorted ourselves into ideological bunkers. That is, we live and interact mostly with people who agree with us politically. The polarized political environment means that most of us know someone whose vote we find incomprehensible. Her proposed solution is that we “move in” and ask questions, instead of keeping our distance and refusing to engage these people who we disagree with on social or political issues. Ask them why they feel the way they do. You may discover that their reasons for believing (and voting) the way that they do are not based on some ignoble or vicious impulse, but on their genuinely held principles. In any case, Brown asks us to consider whether we are willing to sever a relationship because of how someone voted. If the answer is no— and it probably should be—then perhaps you need to move in and start a conversation with that person.

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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, 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.

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. 29: 12 p.m. Table Talk; 5:30 p.m. Youth Group; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Acolytye Training; 7:30 p.m. Confirmation Orientation.

Thursday, Aug. 30: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Sept. 2: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, Sept. 2: 9:30 a.m. Worship wH/C; 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 a.m. First three Sundays.

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.

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: Thursday, Aug. 30: 6:30 p.m. GriefShare meeting; Sunday, Sept. 2: Donut Sunday provided by Saturday Ushers after Mass.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Sept. 2: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Sept. 2: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Ladies meet.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.

Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 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 Sunday, Sept. 2: 8 a.m. Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Deronda Worship with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion 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. 29: CREW Hangout at Jim and Cindy Mohrland’s home.

Sunday, Sept. 2: 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: 8 am. 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. 29: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 6:30 pm.

Confirmatin Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Ruth Circle serving Last Wednesday Meal at Methodist Church in Osceola.

Sunday, Sept. 2: 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, followed by coffee fellowship.

Tuesday, Aug. 21: 7 p.m. Church Council meeting.

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.

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

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Shirley Phillips Shirley Phillips, age 85, of Amery died on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Traditions of Frederic Nursing Home in Frederic. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery. Burial will be at a later date in the fall. Visitation for Shirley Phillips will be 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.

Rose Maus Rose Maus, age 75, of Amery died Monday, August 27, 2018 at her home in Amery. Funeral services are pending.

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.

2 arrested after reports of kids in cages in Monroe County SPARTA, Wis. (AP) — Two adults have been arrested in Monroe County after authorities received a report of child neglect, including apparent evidence that children were being kept in makeshift cages.

Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins says authorities got the report Friday, and the complainant was able to provide evidence that children were being kept in makeshift cages at a home in the Village of Melvina.

Authorities searched the home and found the children. The adults were arrested and formal charges are pending.

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Shirley Viviene (Johnson) Phillips

Shirley Viviene (Johnson) Phillips age 85, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Traditions of Frederic Care facility in Frederic, Wisconsin.

Shirley was born on O October 28, 1932 to Oliver a and Lolita (Phetteplace) in C Chetek, Wisconsin. After H High School she attended c college at the University of W Wisconsin-Eau Claire and b became a Dental Hygienist.

S She worked many years w with the field in Hudson, W Wisconsin. She met her husb band Lyle Phillips of New A Auburn, Wisconsin and they were married on September 22, 1951 in Cameron, Wisconsin.

Shirley served on several church groups and loved her bible studies at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. In her free time she loved spending time with friends and family and enjoying 39 winters in Arizona.

Shirley is survived by her children, Anita (James) Gilbertson; Rob (Pamela) Phillips; Reginald Phillips and Crystal (Bob) Phillips-Mustain; 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as many other friend and relatives. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; her parents, Oliver and Lolita and a sister-in-law, Helen Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the Church. A private family interment will take place at a later date in the fall.

A Special thanks to granddaughter and her husband, Becky and Troy Tulgren of Deer Park, Wisconsin for the loving care offered to Shirley in her declining years.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Marcella Lenora Stepan

Donald R. Anderson

Marcella Lenora Stepan age 93, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Judy’s Cottage (Golden Age Manor) in Amery, Wisconsin.

Marcella Lenora Busse was born on September 29, 1924 to Leo and Jennie (Bjerke) Busse in Rutledge, M Minnesota. Marcella spent h her childhood & school y years in Willow River, w where she met the love of h her life, Leonard Stepan, d during high school. They w were married in 1943 when L Len was going off to WWII. A After his return they moved tto St. Paul, where they rraised 5 children. Marcella w worked as school cook at G Gethsemane when the kids were in school, but mostly, she was a devoted Wife and mother. They later moved to their home on Lake Magnor in Clayton, WI, where she worked side by side with Len in the family construction business.

They loved to spend their free time fishing together and spending time with their grandchildren, a few of which lived with them over the years.

After Leonard’s passing she lived for a time with Valerie, and she spent the last 6 years being lovingly cared for at Judy’s Cottage in Amery.

Donald R. Anderson, age 85, of Amery, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2018.

Preceding him in death are his parents, David MacDonald Anderson and Margaret Hannah Rodger, Wife Beverly Anderson.

Surviving by his 2 children David Anderson (Michelle) of Red Wing, Diane Anderson of St. Paul, and many other family and friends.

Don Anderson, the son of David MacDonald Anderson and Margaret Hannah Rodger, was born in February 1933, in St. Paul, MN. Don attended Central High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corporal during the Korean War until receiving an honorable discharge in 1955 from active duty them went into the reserves until 1960. Don was united in marriage to Beverly M Niessen on June 18, 1960. Every summer they enjoyed road trips and traveling to Beverly’s family cabin on the weekends in Amery. When they were married they moved to White Bear Lake where they raised their two kids and work. In 1970 they purchased their own cabin on Lake Wappogassett when they enjoyed fishing and boating. They resided in White Bear Lake where they lived in a great neighborhood where they played cards on the weekend and parties and became very close with many of the families. They retired in 1995 and moved to the cabin in Amery, WI. They also enjoyed the winters in Mesa AZ for 17 years, where they made many friends for all over the USA. Don Retired from Autographic Multi-graphics where he worked for 36 years.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Marcella is survived by her daughters, Karen (Bob) Spangenberg, Faye Mester, Cheryl (Leroy) Paulson and Valerie (Michael) Engebretson; a sister, Loretta Erickson, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-granchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Leonard; a son, Dale Stepan and his wife Cathy; 2 sisters and her parents, Leo and Jennie.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will take place following the service at the church cemetery.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

‘Scorched earth’ spending in Wisconsin governor’s race

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than $7 million in advertising has flooded into the Wisconsin governor’s race in the week since Democrats chose their candidate to try to unseat Republican Gov. Scott Walker in November.

The spending shows the race is living up to expectations that it will be one of the most expensive and hardest fought in the country, as Democrats try to knock off one of their top targets in an Upper Midwestern state that was integral to President Donald Trump’s victory in 2016.

Walker has repeatedly warned of a possible blue wave in November as he tries to excite Republicans who backed him three times, including in a 2012 recall election, and delivered the state to Trump. But polls show Walker and Trump’s support is lagging as Democratic enthusiasm builds following a series of election victories this year.

Democrats outnumbered Republican voters by nearly 100,000 in last week’s primary, where state schools chief Tony Evers emerged from a field of eight candidates to take on Walker.

But in the days since Evers’ win, Walker and his supporters have dominated the airwaves. Republicans have outspent Evers and his allies since last week’s primary by a margin of more than 2-to-1 as of Tuesday, based on numbers released by the groups and those on both sides tracking the ad buys.

Spending on the Republican side since the primary is about $5.4 million compared with roughly $2.2 million for Democrats. Additionally, the Republican Governors Association has reserved $5.7 million in TV ads for the final two months of the race while the Democratic Governors Association has booked another $3.8 million.

Since May, Walker has run about $3 million in television ads.

“The Republicans have been pretty open that the only strategy coming

out of the primary is to run a scorched earth campaign against Tony Evers,” said Tom Russell, who is leading a group funded by the DGA that’s the biggest spender so far on the left.

Republican strategist Brian Nemoir said he’s not surprised by the spending levels so far and that it speaks to the support Walker has and how close the election is likely to be.

“We’re just a purple state to the extent you’re playing margins of 2.7 percent either way,” Nemoir said.

The ads attacking Evers have largely focused on his role as state superintendent and his refusal to revoke the license of a teacher fired in 2010 for viewing pornographic images on a school computer.

Evers has insisted that he didn’t have the legal authority at the time to revoke the license. He successfully lobbied the Wisconsin Legislature to change the law in 2011 to allow the state superintendent to revoke licenses in cases where teachers view pornography in

the classroom.

The latest to join the attacks against Evers is a conservative advocacy group that’s part of the network run

by Kansas billionaire Charles Koch.

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin on Tuesday announced a $1.8 million television and digital ad buy, unveiling a spot featuring quotes from Evers praising Walker’s most recent education budget in 2017 as “pro-kid.”

Evers has defended the compliment, saying Walker was proposing much of what Evers himself had put forward.

Evers and his allies are trying to frame the race as being about issues they claim Walker has neglected over the past eight years as governor — the state’s roads, health care and education. Walker has cast himself as an “education governor,” while Evers has said Walker is trying to hide his record cutting spending and attacking collective bargaining.

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Ruble, Niles each score twice in blowout of Boyceville

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Brett Forrest takes the ball on a quarterback draw.

Waalen runs wild in loss to Hilltoppers

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s football team put together a 15-point third quarter rally, led by a strong offensive effort by Lance Waalen, on Friday night against Glenwood City but just didn’t have enough firepower to overthrow the Hilltoppers as they fell, 22-24.

The Hilltoppers struck first with 3:43 left in the first quarter with a 10-yard touchdown run and, 1 minute shy of a full quarter later, they struck again with a 4-yard TD run to pull ahead 12-0.

Amery responded with 1:42 remaining in the first half with a 6-yard touchdown run by Brett

Forrest and an extra point kick by Lance Waalen to cut the halftime deficit to five points.

The Hilltoppers started fast again in the second half scoring a one yard rushing touchdown at the 6:34 mark of the third quarter.

Seventeen seconds later, however, Waalen broke loose for a 60-yard touchdown run, and Forrest ran in the two point conversion, bringing the score to 15-18.

Waalen broke free again 4-anda-half minutes later for a 75-yard touchdown run and converted on the extra point kick to give Amery a 22-18 advantage.

Glenwood City, however, finished the quarter with another 1-yard touchdown run that proved to be

the winning play.

Forrest completed six of 11 passes for 111 yards. He also had eight rushes for -14 yards and 1 touchdown.

Waalen was on the receiving end of three of the passes as he tallied 104 receiving yards. He also ran the ball 11 times for 143 yards and two touchdowns.

Forrest led the team in tackles with 13 and intercepted one pass.

Grady Martin tallied 11 tackles.

Mike Smith had five tackles and forced a fumble. Tyler Reichert and Mason Goulet each tallied a sack.

Amery 0 7 15 0 - 22 Glenwood City 6 6 12 0 - 24

Friday was a big day for Clear Lake’s football team as it controlled all aspects of a 42-0 game against Boyceville. The Warriors held the Bulldogs to just 52 total yards of offense and forced 5 bulldog turnovers - two of which turned into Clear Lake touchdowns.

Ivan Ruble got the offense rolling with a 14-yard TD run with 6:50 left in the first quarter.

Six minutes later, Nick Sempf was good for a 1 yard TD run and Kincaid Hughes made good on the two point conversion.

Drew Niles opened the second quarter with a 3-yard run to paydirt and then ran in the 2-point conversion as well.

Ruble put the Warriors ahead 28-0 at halftime with a 26-yard touchdown scramble 7 minutes before intermission.

All of Clear Lake’s second half points came from its defense. With 10:51 left in the third quarter Marshall Cain forced a Boyceville fumble, recovered it and ran in the football from 43 yards out.

Then just 15 seconds later, Niles intercepted a pass for a touchdown and Ruble ran in the two point conversion.

Ruble finished with 96 yards and two touchdowns on 13 attempts to lead all rushers. Nick Sempf and Cain each had a 26-yard reception as Hughes was a perfect 2-for-2 passing on the evening.

Joe Espeseth led the defense with seven tackles, including 2.5 for losses. He also punted the ball four times for a total of 154 yards.

Korey Catts had four tackles, with one for a loss.

Niles and Jarret Marlett each grabbed an interception.

Boyceville 0 0 0 0 - 0 Clear Lake 14 14 14 0 - 42

This week’s sports Amery Football 8-31 vs. Prescott

Amery Girls Golf 8-28 MBC @ Somerset 8-30 MBC @ New Richmond

Amery Soccer 8-28 @ Baldwin-Woodville 8-30 @ New Richmond

Amery Tennis 8-28 vs. Mondovi 8-30 @ New Richmond

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Lance Waalen is off to the goal line. Waalen scored on runs of 60 and 75 yards against the Hilltoppers.

8-28 vs. Spooner 9-4 @ Barron

Clayton Football 8-31 @ Luck

Clayton Volleyball 8-28 @ Northwood 8-30 @ Cameron 9-4 vs. Clear Lake

Clear Lake Cross Country 8-28 Lakeland @ Frederic

Clear Lake Football 8-31 vs. St. Croix Falls

Clear Lake Volleyball 8-30 vs. Turtle Lake 9-4 @ Clayton

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Senior Captain Galen Coy races to the ball near the Eau Claire goal.

Warrior soccer shuts out McDonell/Regis in opener

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Despite a slow first half with lessthan-perfect timing and precision in passing, Amery’s boys’ soccer team opened its regular season Aug. 21 with a 3-0 win over Chippewa Falls McDonell/Eau Claire Regis.

“We had some lapses on defense but were able to keep the score to 0-0 at half time,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis.

However, a change in formation and

positions sparked three Galen Coy goals for the Warriors in the first 5 minutes of the second half. Alexis Castorena Gonsalez and Kenny Lepak assisted on two of the goals.

“The team dominated possession in the second half,” Karis said.

With a 12-2 margin for shots after intermission, Amery finished and a 18-5 shot advantage for the game. Amery held a 9-1 corner kick advantage as well.

Senior goalkeeper Mason Helbig tallied five saves to secure the shutout.

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Senior Captain Mason Bosley takes the ball between two Unity players.

Unity-St. Croix Falls no match for Amery soccer team

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys’ soccer team picked up its second shutout of the season on Aug. 21 in the form of an 8-0 win over Unity-St. Croix Falls. The win came in the Warriors’ second game of the Amery Triangular, following a 3-0 win over McDonell Central/Regis.

Feeding off a strong second-half performance in the previous game, the Warriors exploded for six goals in the first 21 minutes against Unity-St. Croix Falls and tacked on two more goals in the first 6 minutes of the second half.

Senior captains Dylan Eiynck and Galen Coy each recorded a hat trick in the contest while fellow senior captain Alexis Castorena Gonsalez

also notched a goal. Freshman Dayton White also scored his first varsity goal.

There were seven assists among the eight goals scored. Castorena Gonsalez had two assists while Kenny Lepak, Andrew Prindle, Coy, Noah Rademaker and Dong Nguyen each tallied one assist.

The Warriors outshot Unity 21-1 and had a 4-2 edge in corner kicks.

“We have three senior captains on defense who did a great job of shutting down Unity’s attack,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis. “Noah Rademaker and Andy Otto play as central defenders and Mason Bosley plays sweeper.

Outside defenders Kenny Lepak and Dylan Thomsen have stepped up to round out the back line of the team.”

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Amery cross country opens at tough Husky Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s cross country team participated in the Husky Invitational on Aug. 25, hosted by Eau Claire North and found a tough field of competition. The girls’ squad finished 10th of 11 teams with a score of 256.

Leading the team was junior Lydia Monson, whose time of

21:48.7 was good enough for 30th place overall. Mary Johnson recorded a 51st-place time of 22:27.4 while Megan Osero was close behind in 56th place (22:39.9). Abby Braaten stopped the clock a 23:09.6 (67th place), while Jaidyn McApline had a time of 23:21.5 (69th place). Libby Braaten was 71st (23:22.9), Ella Williamson, 76th (24:22.7) and Annika Schwartz, 84th

(21:23.1). Jens Bjorge’s time of 21:36.2 put him in 85th place and Asher Ingham rounded things out with a 87th place time of 21:44.0.

Team Scores Girls Hudson 81, Menomonie 86, New Richmond 96, Eau Claire Memorial 105, Rice Lake 124, Osceola 129, La Cross Logan 142, Chippewa Falls 148, Elk

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Andrew Carlson led the Amery boys with a 39th place finish.

(25:41.5).

The boys’ team placed 12th of 12 teams. Junior Andrew Carlson led the way with a 39thplace finish in a time of 18:55.9.

Henry Budke wrapped up 56th place in 19:53.6. Josua Bohn was 61st (20:08.3), followed by Grant Hoff in 62nd (20:08.5).

Jonathan Lorsung stopped the clock of 20:23.2 for 66th place, and Samual Kelling was 81st

Lydia Monson led the Amery girls with a 30th place finish.

Mound 233, Amery 256, Holmen 294 Boys Eau Claire Memorial 49, Osceola 74, La Crosse Logan 80, Holmen 133, Hudson 155, Rice Lake 159, New Richmond 159, Menomonie 191, Eau Claire North 241, Chippewa Falls 268, Elk Mound 272, Amery 276

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Henry Budke wrapped up 56tth place.

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Mary Johnson recorded a 51st-place finish.

Warrior Tennis sweeps Ellsworth in Conference Opener

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery girls tennis team opened its Middle Border Conference dual season on Aug. 17 with a 7-0-shutout victory over

Ellsworth, dropping just one set by tiebreaker in the dominant effort.

Hannah Zinn gave up just two of 14 games to Kacie Duval in the No. 1 singles match. Drew Meyer won the No. 2 sin-

gles bout by a score of 6-0, 6-1, over Lydia Cole. Autumn Rivard claimed victory at No. 3 singles, 6-1, 6-0, against Ella Gardner.

And Sophie Whitley shut out Tory Dawley in the No. 4 singles match.

The closest showdown of the day came at No. 1 doubles where Olivia Braaten and Allison Oman dropped the first set, 6-7 (2-7), but rebounded to claim the next two sets easily, 6-1, 6-0,

against Riley Schumaker and Mattie Beck.

At No. 2 doubles, Essie Whitehead and Grace Springett defeated Marissa Maurer and Leah Pieper, 6-1, 6-0. Olivia Peterson and Mikayla

Peterson, rounded out the sweep with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Jenna Giesen and Bailey Ahlers in the No. 3 doubles match.

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Warrior soccer earns third shutout win

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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The Amery soccer freight train continued to barrel its way through the early 2018 season on Aug. 23 when it hosted Somerset for its first Middle Border Conference game of the year. With a 7-0 victory, the Warriors improved to 3-0 and have outscored their first three opponents by a combined score of 18-0.

The Warriors struck quickly with three goals in the first 13 minutes and added a 4th goal in the 35th minute for a 4-0 half time lead.

Galen Coy racked up four goals in the match with one coming from a direct kick. Coy has had a hat trick in each game this season and currently sits with 10 goals.

Alexis Castorena Gonsalez scored two goals on Thursday, and Junior Dong Nguyen scored his

first varsity goal off a corner kick served in by Dylan Thomsen. Outside midfielder Andrew Prindle had two assists in the match. Coy and Castorena Gonsalez notched one assist each.

“Somerset had a dangerous attack with a lot of speed up front,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis.

However, the Warrior defense was able to hold the Spartans to one shot on goal, as opposed to 22 shots for Amery in the game.

Amery also held a 14-2 corner kick advantage.

“The passing was on target throughout the game,” Karis added. “Senior Captain Andy Otto said it best recently when he said it does not matter who scores the goals on this team because the entire team is part of each goal scored. If this is the identity of this team, then we are off to a good start.”

Junior Varsity falls short, 3-4 The Amery junior varsity squad also played Somerset in a close match but came up short with a 4-3 loss.

“Gus Wentz scored two goals and Austin Deleon scored late to rally the squad,” Karis said. “Coach Chris Boyd is the new junior varsity head coach who has been doing a great job of developing the young talent for the soccer program with eight freshman on the squad. We are also fortunate to be able to keep Coach Jason Voelker on as a goalkeeper coach this year as he was very instrumental in developing Mason Helbig into an all-conference level goalkeeper last year.”

Senior Captain Noah Rademaker takes the corner kick.

Amery volleyball sweeps Hayward and Washburn

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s volleyball team got its season off to a strong start on Thursday with 2-0 wins against both Hayward and Washburn at a triangular in Hayward.

“They did a nice job of serving and moving the ball around to multiple hitters to capitalize on different situations,” said Amery Coach Lisa Markee.

In the first game against Hayward, the Warriors

jumped out to a 9-0 lead on a stretch of strong serving by Abby Schmidt that included four aces. Ella Schmidt followed with another serving run that included two aces, extending the lead to 15-1, and the Warriors cruised to a 25-9 victory.

Game 2 against the Lumberjacks was more of the same as the Warriors built a 5-0 lead and extended it to 15-5 on a Madelyn Granica kill, assisted by Drew Granica. Amery finished the game with a 25-7

victory.

Washburn gave Amery a little more challenge, putting Amery in a 0-2 deficit to open the first game. Hannah VanSomeren gave Amery it’s first lead with a tip that put the score at 5-4. After four lead changes, Amery rallied to take a 14-7 lead on a hit by Drew Granica. The lead grew to as large at 19-9 and Madelyn Granica put the game to rest with a kill off an assist from Drew Granica that left the final score at 25-17.

Washburn put up another strong challenge in its second game against the Warriors, putting Amery in a 1-4 hole to dig out of. In fact, Amery didn’t gain the lead until 11-10.

Washburn quickly regained the advantage, only to have Amery take control again at 18-17 and finish with a 25-21 victory.

“They went after and picked up a lot of balls to keep rally’s going and that gave us more opportunities to finish the points in our favor,” Coach

Markee said.

Madelyn Granica finished the day with 13 kills, followed

by Maria Waalen with 10 kills and Abby Schmidt with eight.

Abby Schmidt also finished with six aces, followed by Ella Schmidt with four. VanSomeren, Waalen and Madelyn Granica each tallied three aces.

VanSomeren racked up 26 assists while Drew Granica added 18.

Amery tennis controls Rice Lake in rain shortened match

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The rain didn’t come early enough to stop the Amery tennis parade on Aug. 20 as the Warriors already had five matches in the bag against Rice Lake, earning them the team victory.

Hannah Zinn claimed a 6-0, 6-1, victory over Amanda Petersen in No. 2 singles play. Autumn Rivard added a 6-1, 6-2, win against Alexa Robarge at No. 3 singles.

And Sophie Whitley blasted Paige Diercks, 6-1, 6-1, at No. 4 singles.

In the No. 1 doubles match, Olivia Braaten and Allison Oman earned a 6-3, 6-0, win over Claire Dennis and Alicia Kinziger. And Essie Whitehead and Grace Springett shut out Julia Stinson and Lexi Triplett in the No. 2 doubles match.

At No. 3 doubles, Olivia Peterson and Mikayla Peterson held a 3-0 first set lead when the rains came.

And No. 1 singles player Drew Meyer’s match was cut short by the rain after winning the first set, 6-3, and trailing in the second set, 1-3.

TANYSA JULSON

Autumn Rivard running down a forehand

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1st doubles Olivia Braaten/Allison Oman is poaching a volley at the net

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Q. Are you an expert in your field?

Would you like to share your knowledge with others?

A. Call the Amery Free Press. You could be one of next month’s experts. Look for our next page published in the September 25 newspaper.

To pose a question for one of our experts, send a letter to: The Amery Free Press, PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 or email Pam at phumpal@theameryfreepress.com AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE

TAX ADVICE

DENTAL ADVICE

Q. Does having a a dirty vehicle bother you?

A. Nothing looks or feels better than driving a

Q. When is my December year-end

Q. Does fluoride-free

toothpaste really help prevent cavities?

extended tax return due?

Dr. Heather Marks

A. A new study has concluded that brushing

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your teeth with a toothpaste that doesn’t contain fluoride doesn’t reduce your risk of getting decay. “It’s very important to debunk this idea that brushing your teeth stops decay. You need to have the fluoride,” said Damien Walmsley, a scientific adviser to the British Dental Association. The primary conclusion of the study is that, without fluoride, oral hygiene efforts have “no impact” on cavity rates. The toothbrush just acts as a delivery system to get the fluoride to the teeth. The American Dental Association has been recommending the use of fluoride in toothpaste for years. This study shows why. Taken from an AP article August 7, 2018, updated August 8, 2018.

A. Pass-through entity returns are due

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on September 15th – this year September 17th due to the weekend dates. This includes S-Corporations and Partnerships.

Individual and C-Corporation returns are due on October 15th.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Knowing your situation earlier can help you plan for any possible tax savings opportunities. Let us know if we can be assistance to you.

Please call CarlsonSV at 715-268- 7999 for any of your tax and accounting needs.

Jeremy Ziebarth shiny clean car down the road on a sunny day.

Center Well, we’ve grown and Amery Chevrolet is proud Detail Manager to present Amery Chevrolet Car Wash & Detail Center. Together with our team of highly skilled car detailing specialists, we offer a number of services designed to keep your vehicle looking its best at all times. Unlike taking your vehicle to the local car wash or doing it yourself with a bucket of soapy water, our detailing center and our detailing team have the tools and supplies needed to get the job done right! We offer a full range of interior and exterior detailing services for your convenience. More importantly, with our variety of detail options, we can help keep the cost of maintaining the appearance of your vehicle under control. All makes and models welcomed. IT’S TIME TO SHINE! Give us a call today at (715) 268-7676 for more information and to schedule your detail service.

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shovel, posthole digger or anything else that disturbs the soil it is required to contact Diggers Hotline three working days before the project begins. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree or laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that would require you to call Diggers Hotline. The depth of utility lines can vary, so even if you are only digging a few inches there is still a risk of striking an underground utility. Hitting an underground utility can cause injury and repair costs. If you are doing any digging in your yard, please call 811 or go to www.diggershotline.com. ^^^ U^JVTT UL[

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Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 8,900 home fires per year from the use of grills, hibachis or barbecues resulting in nearly $120 million in property damage. Of those fires, propane gas was involved in 83 percent of cases. Here are some ways to avoid damage and keep your family safe this grilling season: When grilling, make sure the grill is a safe distance from any structures or flammables. Clean your grill regularly to remove grease and build up. Never leave the grill unattended when in use. For a gas grill, check lines and burners for leaks and breaks. With charcoal, make sure embers are fully extinguished when done.

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Q. Can backpacks cause back pain?

A. Carrying bags that are too heavy and not worn correctly have negative effects on your

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child’s posture and spine.

What to look for? Rounded shoulders or slumped forward posture, wearing only one strap, backpack hanging well below the child’s waist, and a bag that they struggle to put on. These are all signs that your child is not wearing their backpack correctly or that it is too heavy.

Your child’s backpack should weigh no more than 5-10% of their body weight and shouldn’t hang more than 4 inches below the waist line.

Children should wear both straps and adjust them to their size. Pick a bag with wide, padded straps. Purchase small to medium backpacks.

The more room in the backpack, the more your child will carry. To have your child’s spine and posture checked, call 715-268-7500.

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patient clinic with six physicians (general – Wound Healing surgeons, podiatrist and family medicine), Center Medical RNs and an Hyperbaric Technician who Director provide care for our patients using advanced healing techniques. All our physicians and staff have specialized training in healing chronic wounds and follow clinical guidelines that heal most wounds quickly – usually within 14 weeks or less. We have certified physicians who oversee Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy which is one of the advanced healing treatments we use. If you have a wound that hasn’t healed in four weeks, call us at 715-268-0175.

No physician referral is necessary.

REAL ESTATE ADVICE

Labor Day - You Can Work to Become a Better Investor

Next week, we observe Labor Day, which honors the hard-working people in this country. As one of them, you can believe that your efforts have positive results. And this same philosophy can apply to your investing, too – because Ryan Collins you can indeed work to become a better investor.

Financial Advisor How? First of all, work to understand your goals and risk tolerance. This knowledge will help you put together an appropriate long-term investment strategy.

Next, work to learn all you can about your investments. The more you know about them, the less surprised you will be by their performance.

You’ll also want to work to develop good investment habits, such as contributing regularly to your 401(k) and IRA. Finally, work toward getting the help you need from a financial professional, and possibly a tax advisor. You may also need to work with an attorney to help with your estate plans.

There aren’t many guarantees in the investment world – but the harder you work at becoming a good investor, the better your chances of reaching your ultimate objectives.

Q. A.

What are some important questions to ask your agent?

Qualifications are important. However, finding a solid, professional agent means getting beyond the resume, and into what makes an agent effective. Use the following questions as your starting point in hiring your licensed, professional Tom Hartmann real estate agent: REALTOR® 1. Why did you become a real estate agent?

2. Why should I work with you?

3. What do you do better than other real estate agents?

4. What process will you use to help me find the right home for my particular wants and needs?

5. What are the most common things that go wrong in a transaction and how would you handle them?

6. What are some mistakes that you think people make when buying their first home?

7. What other professionals do you suggest we work with and what are their credentials?

8. Can you provide me with references or testimonials from past clients?

Please call me for any advice...I am eager to help

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Blessed is he who carries within himself a God, an ideal and Carolyn C l Lumsden L d obeys it. (Louis Pasteur - French 715-483-9738 Scientist who discovered penicillin) If you like stir-fry, you might like this recipe for two. Double it for more.

VEGGIE & BEEF STIR FRY Cook according to directions on package using 1 c. water: 1 c. uncooked instant white rice Cook on medium in non-stick skillet or wok until done, stirring frequently: 1/4 pound extra lean ground beef 1 small onion, diced Drain off any drippings.

Add, cover and cook 4-6 minutes or until veg. are like you want them, stirring occasionally: 1-1/2 c. frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded & cut into bite-sized strips 2 T. stir-fry sauce 2 T. water 1/2 tsp. grated gingerroot Serve the stir-fry mixture over the cooked rice.

Serves 2. Recipe can easily be doubled.

This recipe makes a meal in about an hour. You will need 1 unbaked deep-dish pie shell.

CHEESEBURGER AND FRIES PIE Put onto one side of a large cookie/baking sheet with sides: 3 c. crinkle cut French Fries Put onto the other side of the baking sheet: 1 unbaked deep-dish pie shell (prick holes on sides and bottom of pie crust so it will bake flat) Bake at 400˚ for 8-10 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Remove the crust to cool. Leave the baking sheet and fries in the hot oven. Stir the French Fries half way through the baking time.

While fries are browning, cook over medium heat in skillet, stirring occasionally until beef is browned: 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 c. chopped onion Drain off any fat.

Stir in: 1/2 c. ketchup 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Spoon mixture into the baked pie shell.

Sprinkle on top: 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Put the pie back into the hot oven and bake at 400˚ for 24-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir the French Fries halfway through the baking time. Cover pie loosely with foil the last 15 minutes of cooking time.

Remove all from oven and spread the French Fries on top of the hot pie.

Serve immediately. Serves 4-6.

Want a nice summer soup? This Minestrone will be welcome.

SUMMER MINESTRONE SOUP Put into 4 quart saucepan and heat over medium heat and cook until softened, about 4 minutes: 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1/4 tsp. salt Add and cook about 2 minutes more: 2 cloves finely chopped garlic 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained Stir in: 1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (from 15 oz. can) 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1/2 c. fresh or frozen cut green beans 1/2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni Add and heat to simmering: 1 carton (32 oz.) vegetable stock Cook 6-10 minutes or until macaroni is done like you want it to be.

When serving, sprinkle some shredded Parmesan cheese on top of the soup in the bowls, if desired.

Serves 3-4.

This bar uses cereal, marshmallows, dried strawberries and white chocolate chips. It's a treat any time.

GOOD AND EASY CEREAL BARS Spray/butter a 9x13" baking pan.

Melt in large microwave safe bowl: 1/4 c. butter Add, microwave and stir until just melted together: 10 oz. mini marshmallows Add and combine to coat the cereal and dried strawberries: 1 box (11.1 oz.) Cheerios cereal, Very Berry 1 pkg. (1.2 oz.) freeze-dried strawberries Put into pan to cool a bit.

Cut into 16 bars.

Melt in microwave safe bowl (MW a bit and stir until melted): 2 T. butter (or coconut oil) 1 pkg. (12 oz.) white chocolate chips Remove the bars from the pan and dip into the white chocolate. Put on waxed paper or parchment to cool, chocolate side up. Makes 16 bars.

Hint: If you cannot find dried strawberries, use craisins, raisins, chips, nuts or other dried fruits of your choice. You can make varied versions of the same recipe.

Tips: To make an omelet, heat 10" skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add the beaten eggs. As eggs cooks, use a heat-proof spatula and lift edge of eggs so un cooked eggs run underneath to cook. Tip skillet slightly if you need to. When eggs are set but not totally cooked, add the omelet ingredients you want on top of half of the eggs. Carefully fold over the other half of the eggs on top of the ingredients. Shut off stove. Cover and let stand until eggs are fully cooked and cheese (if used) is melted. Omelets come out perfect every time.

You can freeze buttermilk up to 1 month. If using buttermilk in recipes and you don't want to buy buttermilk and freeze the rest, use the powdered buttermilk and reconstitute it, for the amount you need, according to directions on the container. It will last a long time in the refrigerator so you don't have to freeze buttermilk or go to the store for some.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Circle of Sisters, 12:30 pm Knitting & Crochet, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge 4 pm HS Girls Golf at New Richmond 4:15 pm HS Girls Tennis at New Richmond 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer at New Richmond 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 12 pm Bridge 7 pm HS Football vs.

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This will make a good-tasting muffin to serve any time.

FRENCH TOAST MUFFINS Mix until just combined in mixing bowl: 2 c. baking mix (Bisquick Original) 1/3 c. sugar 2/3 c. milk 1 egg 2 T. oil Fill 6 muffin cups (sprayed or lined with paper cups) dividing batter between the 6 cups. Bake at 400˚ for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Combine in small bowl: 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Melt in microwave safe small bowl: 1/4 c. butter When muffins are cool enough to handle, dip each muffin top in the butter and then dip tops in the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Makes 6 muffins.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10:30 am Alzheimers Support, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage 4 pm HS Girls Golf at Clifton Highland Golf 7 pm HS Volleyball at Barron Area Schools

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School Days 8-14-2018 By: Larry Phillipson Now it won't be long, Before the Sirens sing their Autumn song.

The Wisconsin State Fair is going strong, The Minnesota Fair will be coming along.

The Fair ends on Labor Day, School is just a short time away.

I remember how I loved to go, On the first day, a long time ago.

Clyde Alley Landscaping/Justin Stalhiem Park Lakes and Land Realty loanDepot/Scott Prindle Alibi Bar Noah Insurance Jordan Wold/Bridge Investment Group Tyler and Greta McCarty Deer’s Bar and Grill Carlson SV Thirsty Otter Cahill Studios Club 53 Pyro Celebrations Wayne and Emily Lee A huge thank you to Bruce and Mary Caudy

BRIDGE THURSDAY NIGHT BRIDGE RESULTS 1st: Janet Burke and Judy Strobush 2nd: Gene and Judy Collier 3rd: Sydney Lund and Butch Burke 4th: Steve Sondreal and Steve Wilhelm

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Brand new stuff from the mail order house came, Montgomery Ward was the catalog's name.

A new cambray shirt for 49 cents, Blue denim trousers for 79.

I used my money from trapping gophers, Just $1.90 for a new pair of loafers.

It was fun to see what the new year would bring, Since vacation time from last Spring.

One year Dacket School's walls and desks were like new, Varnished at the one room school.

I could draw a picture in white, Showing where everyone sat. just right.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

Check the pages of the Amery Free Press for area employment opportunities!

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In observance of Labor Day the Sept. 4 issue of the Amery Free Press will have early deadlines Classified TV Tab and Amery Free Press deadlines are Thursday, Aug. 30, at Noon The Amery Free Press Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 3.

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From our team to yours: Thank You! As we celebrate 100 years in the Amery community, Bremer Bank would like to thank you for your trust, your business and your friendship.

Over the years, we’ve helped clients reach goals and pursue dreams. We are honored to be part of the team that makes the Amery community a great place to live and work, because we believe that by working together we all win.

Join us for an Open House September 6, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Polk-Burnett Retired Educators meeting coming up The Polk-Burnett Retired educators cordially invite all retired educators and spouses, administrators and support staff to the September general meeting on Sep.13 at 11:30 a.m. at Calvary Covenant Church in Alpha, WI. The Grantsburg music department will provide music selections as entertainment. Alma Mae Karels is responsible for the arrangements in Alpha. Call your contact person or Alma Mae (715 689 2502) if you plan to attend . PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.

Cardinal LG Amery to add 40 new weekend day shift jobs Cardinal LG of Amery, WI is experiencing explosive new growth and has the need for 40 additional production, and Supervisory staff to meet business demands. The 290,000 square foot “state of the art” manufacturing facility is located at 250 Griffin St. E, Amery, WI, directly across from the Amery Hospital & Clinic, just east of Hwy 46.

These 40 new positions are specifically for the weekend shift operating Friday, Saturday, & Sunday’s from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Cardinal LG will train the selected candidates, no experience necessary. Compet-

Our sincere thanks, Georgian Borchsenius, PBREA

itive wages, excellent benefit package, including a monthly profit sharing potential of up to 52% of your gross monthly earnings. Must be 18 years or older to apply. The facility will be accepting applications for these new positions Monday – Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with on-the-spot screenings and facility tours available for selected applicants, or you can apply online at www.cardinalcorp.com/careers.

Cardinal LG – Amery currently employs over 260 team members from Amery and the surrounding communities.

The facility is part of Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc. headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. The company has 42 facilities located around the U.S. that collectively employ over 7,000 team members.

The Amery facility produces laminated safety glass & hurricane impact glass for many of the best-known residential window companies.

Cardinal LG and its partner base also specialize in highly customized & fabricated glass for the Architectural market including railings, stair systems, glass wall systems, and “designer” glass. Some recent

high profile projects include railings for the World Trade Center, Viking Stadium, Microsoft Campuses, Amazon Headquarters, & a multitude of unique installations. Cardinal LG -Amery plans on re-investing in employee training & career development, as well as technology and equipment upgrades. In just the past 5 years, over six million dollars in new equipment has been added at the Amery plant with additional improvements of an estimated 4 million dollars planned for 2019.

Apply online at: www.cardinalcorp.com/careers

Amery Free Press can fax your documents for you!

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 800-642-1336 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. 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 Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by.

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 American 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 of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

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.

GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717.

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 Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.)

MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a childat home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential.

Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. 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 Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 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.

Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

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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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Tuesday, Sept. 4— Elementary Open House 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, Pop Tart, pancakes, sausage stick, cereal bar, yogurt.

High school lunch: Pepperoni pizza or cheese ravioli & breadstick, steamed corn, garden salad bar, apples, sliced pears, milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 5— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, Pop Tart, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Elementary lunch: Pizza choices or cheese ravioli and breadstick, garden salad bar, grapes, craisins, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cheese omelet, cereal, cheese stick, Zee Zee bar, muffin, Little John donut.

High school lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, baby red potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, grapes, milk.

Thursday, Sept. 6— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Elementary lunch: Cheese quesadilla or taco in a bag, fixings, refried beans, mandarin oranges, “Jonny Pop� fruit bar, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree op-

tions: Cereal, yogurt, Pop Tart, mini donuts, muffin, sausage links.

High school lunch: Deluxe nachos or quesadilla, fixings, refried beans, pineapple tidbits, “Jonny Pop� fruit bar, juice, milk.

Friday, Sept. 7— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or mini donuts, cheese omelet, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, dinner roll, steamed corn, applesauce, mixed fruit, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, oatmeal bar, cinnamon roll, cereal bar, yogurt parfait.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/ gravy, dinner roll, milk, sweet potato souffle, applesauce, watermelon.

AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Aug. 29— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Cinnis, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal-Variety, Giant Goldfish Graham Cracker, Unsweetened Applesauce Cups.

Lien elementary lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadsitck, Californica Blend Veggies, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese.

Intermediate lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake or Calzone, Garlic Breadsitck, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar

Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich w/ cheese.

Middle school lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake or Calzone, Garlic Breadstick, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich w/ cheese.

High school lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake or Calzone, Garlic Breadstick, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Chip Cookie, IW Thursday, Aug. 30— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Pancakes, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal-Variety, String Cheese-Mozzarella, Canned Pineapple Chunks.

Lien elementary lunch: French Toast, Cheese Omelet, Tri-Tator, Cinnamon Apple Slices, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch 4.5 oz.

Intermediate lunch: French Toast Cheese Omlete or Pork Sandwich, Tri Tator Cinnamon Apple Slices, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch 4 oz.

Middle school lunch: French Toast Cheese Omelete or Pork Sandwich, Tri-Tator Cinnamon Apple Slices, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch 4 oz.

High school lunch: French Toast Cheese Omelete or Pork Sandwich, Roasted Baby Reds, Cinnamon Apple Slices, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit.

Friday, Aug. 31— Breakfast in all buildings: Bacon Egg Scramble, Assorted Bread-Variety, Cereal-Variety, Giant Goldfish Graham

Cracker, Canned Sliced Peaches.

Lien elementary lunch: Pizza, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Jonny Pops, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza or Fish Sandwich, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Jonny Pops, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese.

Middle school lunch: Pizza or Fish Sandwich, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Jonny Pops, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese High school lunch: Pizza or Fish Sandwich, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Juice Cup. Monday, Sept. 3—No School Tuesday, Sept. 4— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Donuts & Hard Boiled Egg, Lumberjack, Cereal-Variety, String Cheese-Mozzarella, Canned Mandarin Oranges.

Lien elementary lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch 4 oz.

Intermediate lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Luch 4 oz.

Middle school lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch 4 oz.

High school lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Bread, Garden Bar Fresh Fruit.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading is coming to an end!

The Children’s 2018 Summer Learning Program at the Amery Area Public Library "Libraries Rock!" will end September 10th.

Come to the library by September 10th to collect prizes and turn in raffle tickets. The raffle drawings will be held on Tuesday September 11th.

All Children’s Programs The Summer Session of Children’s programming has come to an end! Please see the library website for details regarding our fall sessions.

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.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for September is This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett Human Trafficking in Wisconsin: Tuesday, September 4, 5:30-7. Join us at the library as Rachel Monaco-Wilcox of LOTUS Legal Clinic gives a presentation on Human Trafficking, which happens not only in our state but also in Polk County. Rachel will

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Books and Brews Meeting: Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, September 6th from 6-8 pm to discuss our most recent book selections: either "No One is Coming to Save Us" by Stephanie Powell Watts or “The Mothers”

by Brit Bennett. We have a large group so we'll break into smaller subgroups and spend a lovely summer evening enjoying food, drink, and books!

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, August 30th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, September 1st from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Brock Casey Bistram, Baby Boy, 8 lbs 4 oz, born on August 19, to Kayla and Adam Bistram of Cushing, WI. Bridgette Kay Hall, Baby Girl, 6 lbs 9 oz, born on August 20 to Rose Rambo and Jason Hall of Frederic, WI. Penelope Lou Peltier, Baby Girl, 8 lbs 0 oz, born on August 22 to Kayla and Steven Peltier of Shafer, MN. Brecken Arnold Haider, Baby Boy, 7 lbs 11 oz, born on August 22 to Jennifer and Bradley Haider of Chisago, MN.

Chad Lewis: Wisconsin's Gangster Past: Saturday, September 8th at noon. Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn Wisconsin into their personal crime vacation land. Filled with deadly bank robberies, explosive shootouts, brutal murders, and daring kidnappings, this presentation lets the audience discover the grisly locations where the gangster history will never die.

Amery Historical Society Fall Festival Programs: Join the Amery Historical Society on Friday, September 14th for an afternoon of programming!

From 2-3 PM will be a presentation on "The Early Years of the Amery Fall Festival", and from 3-4 PM the AHS will open the doors to their museum, housed in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library. Highlights will include new acquisitions and the

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

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

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

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

Farm toy show to feature display contest The 6th annual Amery FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and 4th annual FFA Tractor Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Amery Middle School as part of the Amery Fall Festival weekend. A silent auction and farm toy display contest with prizes will again be part of the event.

The toy show will feature vendors and exhibitors of toy farm tractors and implements, die-cast cars and vintage farm memorabilia. No fee will be charged to farm toy display exhibitors.

FFA and FFA Alumni members and others from throughout the area

are invited to display tractors of various makes and models (preferably 1990s or older vintage), whether they¹re fully restored or in their ³working clothes.² There will be no charge for those who display tractors. Tractors will be displayed in front of the school.

Concessions will be available at the show. All money raised will go to support the Amery FFA Chapter and its many activities.

For more information or to inquire about exhibiting, contact Dave Clausen at 715-268-7454 or clausen@amerytel.net.

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‘Donate a Dollar for Kids’ fundraiser Dick’s Fresh Market stores in Amery and Osceola held a ‘Donate a Dollar for Kids’ fundraiser recently to benefit Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley programs. Customers contributed over $2,500 to support parent-child groups and home visits for local families. Pictured: (left to right) Shelbie Donath, Dick’s Grocery Manager; Kristin Thompson, Family Resource Center Development & Communications Coordinator; Angel Perez, Dick’s Front End Manager; and Alyssa Young, Dick’s Front End Assistant Manager.

Gloria Lansin of the Amery Woman’s Club received from J.B. Chadwick of the Walmart Corporation a grant for recycling and environmental education.

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Wisconsin Interstate Park What is that vine all over my trees?

Calendar of Events Wednesday, August 29 2 - 4 pm Beach House Fun Try your hand at hooking some fish in our Match Your Catch game, make “fish art”, or maybe you want to look for aquatic insects along the beach—all this (and more!) will be found at the Beach House by the Lake O’ the Dalles.

Thursday, August 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center. This program will also continue in September, but will meet half an hour later—at 10 am.

Friday, August 31, 10-11 a.m.

Star in a Skit All ages are welcome to join in acting out the story of a young tadpole. Hop on over to the Ice Age Center to begin your acting career.

Saturday, September 1, 9 a.m.-4 pm Geo Nature Hunt Bring your GPS or smartphone and grab some coordinates (and bug spray) at the Ice Age Center. Designed to highlight areas along the trail that may otherwise be overlooked, the Geo Nature Hunt incorporates tracking, nature, and history.

Sunday, September 2, 10 am-noon Bird Beak Experiment Why are there so many different types of bird beaks? Flock to the Ice Age Center and try a hands-on activity to see if you can figure it out. All ages are welcome, but be aware—you might get wet!

Sunday, September 2, 1-3 pm Wild Rice Learn what it takes to harvest wild rice from Wisconsin waters. Some tools of the trade (as well as a fun game for kids) will be provided. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Monday, September 3, 11 am-1 pm Water of the World Interstate Park is located along the St. Croix River and has its own lake within the park—talk about water access! But how does this measure up to the water of the world? Gather at the Ice Age Center to do some measuring and see for yourself.

Thursday, September 6, 10-11 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, September 7, 2-3 pm Wisconsin State Symbols How well do you know the Wisconsin state symbols? Flip over a card to find out anything from our state dog, to our state dance. Check it out at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 8, 1-4 pm Canoe Lessons Wisconsin Interstate Park and the St. Croix River Association are joining forces this fall to promote safety on the

water. Meet near the fishing pier on Lake O’ the Dalles to experience this FREE canoeing opportunity. Space is limited, so make sure to arrive early.

Life jackets will be provided.

Sunday, September 9, 9-11 am Pet-A-Pelt Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to pet a fox or an otter? Now you can! Stop in at the Front Desk of the Ice Age Center to see and feel our many animal pelts.

Sunday, September 9, noon-2 pm Match the Scat Stop in at the Ice Age Center to learn about the different signs that animals leave behind.

Thursday, September 13, 10-11 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

You may have noticed a very invasive green vine with white flowers taking over your yard. Although this may look kind of pretty, you should remove it from your Garden trees, bushes and other plants. It is an Variety annual vine and is Julie Kuehl, commonly called wild cucumber and Polk County although it will not Master Gardener destroy other plants it can become exceedingly aggressive. It is easily pulled from trees and shrubs.

You should remove vine and dispose of vine before the seed pods contained on each vine mature and explode broadcasting the seeds throughout your yard.

Remember to continue to deadhead

your flower gardens. Now is a good time to cutback those perennials that are done blooming. This is a good time to check out local nurseries and see what end of the season bargains you might find. Perennials can be planted into the Fall as long as you give them time to get their roots established. This is also the time to dig and move perennials that are finished blooming in your garden. If you have irises or lilies you want to thin, now would be an okay time. If you are planning to plant bulbs for spring, as soon as they are available in nurseries they can be planted.

Make sure to keep your gardens watered and weeded. Flower containers should be fertilized to keep them producing flowers.

Any questions, contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until the next time keep playing in the dirt.

Friday, September 14, 10-11:30 am Wild Food and Folk Medicine Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild, and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting foods from the Park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and prepare wild foods at home. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 15, 10 am-noon A Rockin’ Experiment Learn about the geological history of the area and try an experiment. All ages welcome, but be aware—you may get wet! Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 15, 1-3 pm A Mammoth Comparison The mammoth is the official symbol of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail— which one end of that 1,200-mile journey begins in our very own Interstate Park. But how big would the mammoth have been in real life? Stomp on over to the Ice Age Center to compare sizes of the wooly mammoth to that of other species—including yourself!

Sunday, September 16, 10 am-4 pm Scavenger Hunt Stop at the Ice Age Center to pick up your scavenger hunt list—find them all, and you can pick up a small prize at the Front Desk.

Thursday, September 20, 10-11 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, September 21, 4-5 pm Water Experiment Interstate Park is located along the St. Croix River and has its own lake within the park—talk about water access! But how does this measure up to the water of the world? Gather at the Ice Age Center to do some measuring and see for yourself.

St. Croix Casinos’ 23rd Annual Turtle Cup Raises $5,000 for the ADA The St. Croix Casinos’ annual Turtle Cup is a long, straight drive down the fairway in the fight against diabetes. This year’s Turtle Cup, held at Frederic Golf Course in Frederic, Wis. on Wednesday, August 22, carried on the tradition set over the past 22years, raising $5,000 for the American Diabetes Association.

Twenty-eight teams participated in this year’s Turtle Cup. Finishing first with a score of 54 was the WJMC/ WAQE/FOX team, and taking second place with a score of 59 was the FSA Advisors team. The third-place team was the St. Croix Tribal Housing Team #3. Perennial last-place finishers, Impressive Print, failed to extend its record of futility this year. Finishing dead last for this Turtle Cup was the Gaming Capital Group 2 team with a score of seven over par.

But the real winner for the day was the ADA. Casinos General Manager Drew Skeen presented the Turtle Cup’s $5,000 donation to Susan Klimek, executive director of the ADA Minnesota/North Dakota and Wis-

consin Affiliate. “I’m again honored to be here today to accept your most generous donation,” Ms. Klimek said.

“Diabetes is at epidemic levels, with just over 30 million Americans with diagnosed diabetes and American Indians two times more likely to be affected.

“In saying that, your contributions continue to be extremely important,” Klimek added. “In fact, since 1952, the ADA has invested more than $735 million in research to support more than 4,500 projects exploring all types of diabetes and better treatments for those living with diabetes. Again, thank you for your amazing support as we work together to defeat this disease.”

The Turtle Cup is an invitation-only event: St. Croix Casinos vendors are invited to golf, sponsor a hole, donate prizes for the golf outing’s fund-raising raffle or underwrite costs for the awards dinner.

Over its 23-year history, the Turtle Cup has raised more than $118,000 for the ADA.

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AgCountry Farm Credit Services Gifts Wisconsin FFA $10,000 Farm Credit group is new partner with the Wisconsin FFA Foundation MADISON, Wis. [August 27, 2018] – AgCountry Farm Credit Services has sponsored a $10,000 gift to the Wisconsin FFA Foundation as a new benefactor of the non-profit organization, which supports the Wisconsin Association of FFA and other agricultural education partners statewide.

AgCountry is supporting Wisconsin FFA members as a Leadership Partner, Convention Partner and offering chapter grants to meet the greatest need in the areas it serves.

Wisconsin FFA continues to grow and thrive, with a 39-year-high in membership, more than 21,000 members wearing the iconic blue and gold corduroy jacket in the state.

“This donation is an investment in the next generation of agricultural leaders,” says Marc Knisely, AgCountry’s CEO. “The Wisconsin FFA Foundation plays a critical role in growing and cultivating young individuals. We commend them for all their great work.”

As part of the Farm Credit System, AgCountry employs nearly 600 credit and financial services specialists throughout central Wisconsin, western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, where the headquarters is located. It has 37 locations and works with more than 18,000 farmers and ranchers in the Midwest.

The Wisconsin FFA Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, unites individuals, organizations and companies who share a common interest in the advancement of agriculture and community leadership through FFA. You can support today’s FFA members by supporting the programs that have been core tenets of the FFA: proficiency awards, career development events, state FFA degrees, sectional leadership workshops, scholarships, chapter awards, agri-science fair, state FFA convention and state officer support.

Learn more about the Wisconsin FFA Foundation and sponsorship opportunities by visiting www.wisconsinffafoundation.org.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Jasmin is a petite one year old Lynx Point Angora Mix. She has a bunny soft coat of glossy cream and grey, with blue eyes. It is obvious that Jasmin is a stunning kitty. She likes attention but isn’t one for a lot of hoopla. She is shy but always gentle. Jasmin is cautious at first but her sweet inquisitive nature brings her out to enjoy cuddling in your lap. She will do well in a quiet home where she will surely blossom.

The place to be this Friday night is Ward’s Bar and Grill in Dresser. Join us for a Bacon Raffle at 6:30 pm, hosted by the Dresser Lions Club. This meat raffle is always a good time.

Meet up with friends at this intimate, hometown bar for a burger and beer at the end of a long week. The bacon raffle is icing on the cake; all proceeds support the animals at Arnell Memorial Humane Society. We hope to see you there.

Great news! Dexter has been adopted! Dexter came to the shelter as a stray Blue Grey Tabby on May 4th. His

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handsome looks and charismatic personality made us wonder why he wasn’t adopted right away. It was beyond our imagination that he would stay on the adoption floor for three and a half months! But he did and now has a lovely home of his own.

Caraway also found her forever home. The little Brown Tabby had been waiting for her adopter since June 1st. Both Dexter and Caraway went home on the same day. Hurray!

Only one of our four adult Black Cats has been adopted. Short hairs Jonah, three years and declawed Lucille, seven years, are still

joined by our Prize Winning Raffle event to round out our year of fundraising. The winning ticket will have a choice of prizes that include: a pair of Packer-Viking tickets for the Nov. 25th game at US Bank Stadium, a pair of 2019 season Twins tickets with a Freehouse Pub Gift Card, $500 and $300 cash or a $250 Target Gift Card. All prizes have been donated and all proceeds will support Arnell.

If you are able to join us at the hike or purchase a chance to win big with a raffle ticket, we so appreciate it. Donations, Adoption and Fundraising Events throughout the year are the main sources of funding for our operating budget. If your business would be interested in offering Arnell Raffle tickets to employees and customers, please contact the shelter. With the support of our community, we provide care and a second chance to homeless pets. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 (PETS) online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

ling in first, Jerry Fisher in second, and Gene Pribnow placed third.

Tuesday pool winners on August 14th were Gary Snelling in first, Carl Johnson in second, Jean Frank in third and Mary Fisher won the consolation prize.

Tuesday pool winners on August 21st were Mary Fisher in first, Gary Snelling in second, Carl Johnson placed third, and Les Peterson won the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners on August 9th were Carl Johnson in first, Mary Fisher in second, and Milt Johnson took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool players on August 23rd were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher came in second, Gene Pribnow came in third, and Jerry Fisher took home the consolation prize.

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Wii bowling winners on August 21st were Mary Fisher in first and Orville Lundgren in second place.

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Bridge winners on August 15th were Patty Talbot in first, Pat Carlson in second, Elsie Rivard in third and Judy Strobush took fourth.

August 8th bridge winners were Pat Carlson in first, Matt Saarem in second, Judy Strobush placed third and Sydney Lund was fourth.

August 22nd bridge winners were Sydney Lund in first, Kate Kellerman in second, and Judy Strobush in third.

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AMERY COMMUNITY CENTER Although it’s hard to believe, Fall Festival is only a few weeks away! We want to remind everyone about our Pancake Brunch which takes place at the Center on September 16th from 8:30am12:30pm. We will be serving sausages, milk, coffee, juice and ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES for just $6! Children under 10 eat for $3.

On Saturday October 13th the Community Center will host our Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser from 3pm-7pm.

Cattail Moon will provide the entertainment and Lions Club will be cooking up some delicious brats and pork chops. If you like to play pool sign up for our Double Elimination Pool Tournament which starts at 3pm. The cost is $6 and you can come by the Center to sign up and pay.

Need a place to rent? How about considering the Amery Area Community Center for

that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration? We will also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes?

Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center.

We can always use things like stamps, sympathy cards, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee.

We also gave rummage sale items all year long.

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available. Jonah is large, vocal and super friendly. Lucille likes a pampered life style with bon bons and a place on the couch next to you.

Eli is four years old, declawed with long hair and green eyes. He is lazy and playful, friendly and sweet. Eli is a surrendered pet who lived with a Bulldog and another cat in his previous home. He will make a great family cat.

The annual Arnell “Paws on the Trail” shelter hike will be on Saturday, September 29th. We so enjoy this day of loveable dogs and their owners, joining us for a day of celebration and fun on Stower Seven Lakes Trail in Soo Line Park in Amery. Participants are urged to collect pledges from animal loving friends, family and co-workers. It is your chance to participate in canine contests, win prizes and socialize with fellow dog lovers to support the shelter. Information for the hike is available on our website and on Facebook.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The NEW Fall Amery Community Education brochures are currently online and registrations is open at www.amerysd.k12. wi.us. Brochures will be in mailboxes any day. If you don’t receive one, they will be available at the public library and all 4 schools. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed by calling 715-268-9771 x220 or online unless the class description indicates otherwise.

TRIP: THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES in YOU SMELL BARN at the Ames Center Black Box Theatre in Burnsville. After the last of the hot dish is served, the coffee pot is emptied, and the Jell-O molds are put away, these steadfast, sturdy women head to their farms, peel off their good girdles, and get on with their daily chores. With plenty of crazy antics, loads of fresh laughs, and spanking new original songs, YOU SMELL BARN celebrates rural life in the 1950’s. And, at the center of it all, are your favorite Church Basement Ladies.

Wednesday, November 28; Lunch buffet beginning at 11:30 am; Show at 1:00 pm. Motorcoach departs Amery at 10:00 a. Fee $69 includes motor coach, buffet and show, Pre-register with Community Ed by October 31.

Play and Learn Parent-Child Group for children to interact with their parents and other children their age. Parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations. Mondays, Sept 10 - Nov 12 from 10-11:30 a. No Fee. Pre-registration opens August 27 and is required by calling 715-684-4440. Do Not register through Amery Community Ed Easy Oil Painting "Sunflowers" with a certified Bob Ross instructor. For beginning and experienced painters. The “Joy of Painting” may be the highlight of your year! All supplies and materials provided. Sept 10 from 5:30-9:30 p. Fee $59. Pre-register with Community Ed\ ZUMBA Fitness: Are you ready to party yourself into shape? It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that has moved millions of people toward joy and health. If you can walk, you can Zumba®! Session 1: Wednesdays, Sept 12 - Oct 17 from 6-7 p with Licensed Zumba® Instructor Michelle Flaherty. Fee $40, pre-register through Amery Comm Ed.

Wound Healing Center brings attention to Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month in September Amery, Wis. – Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) develops when arteries become completely or partially blocked with plaque deposits that limit blood flow to legs.

Just like clogged arteries in the heart, clogged arteries in the legs increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or even death. Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup) in the legs does not always cause symptoms, so many people can have PAD and not know it. People who do experience symptoms, such as pain or cramping in the legs, often do not report them, believing they are a natural part of aging or due to another cause.

PAD affects more than 12 million people in the United States which is why September is recognized as PAD Awareness Month.

Peripheral arterial disease increases in prevalence with age.

One in every 8 Americans older than 60 years of age have PAD. Common risk factors include high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, inactivity, atherosclerosis and age. As many as 6 million people with diabetes has PAD, making it one of the prima-

ry co-morbidities of diabetes.

There are many possible side effects of atherosclerosis in the lower extremities, including claudication, non-healing leg ulcers and critical limb ischemia.

Chronic toe and foot sores are common in people with PAD, as are cramping, numbness, weakness or heaviness in the leg muscles. Many patients with PAD do not experience symptoms.

"While some with PAD do not experience symptoms, people should be aware of certain factors that put them more at risk," said D. Scott Covington, MD, FACS, CHWS, chief medical officer for Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. "Smokers are four times at greater risk, African Americans are more than twice as likely to have PAD, and one in every three people over the age of 50 with diabetes is likely to have the disease."

The Wound Healing Center recommends the following action steps to help manage PAD: • Lifestyle changes such as

quitting smoking, correcting blood pressure and cholesterol numbers • Develop healthy eating habits and an exercise plan. Exercising can help increase the circulation and reduce pain in the lower extremities. Walking, hiking and bike riding are good exercise options. A personal trainer can help tailor a custom workout plan that best fits a person’s needs.

• Medications- Always consult with a physician about which medications may help PAD and if they are needed.

• Special procedures and surgeries- In some severe cases of PAD, surgery may be needed to open arteries that have narrowed. Consult with a physician to see if surgery is a necessary treatment.

For more information, contact the Wound Healing Center located at Amery Hospital & Clinic West Campus on 230 Deronda Street in Amery or call 715-268-0175.

Results of the 2018 Amery Fall Festival Queen Candidates match with their baby picture Sponsored by the Amery Free Press

1. Laura Kastanek

2. Chloe Olson

3. Claire Flanum

Gymnastics – Recreational, fun classes at the elementary school on Tuesday & Thursday evenings for girls and boys ages 3 and up. Tumbling Warriors for ages 3-4 from 4-4:40 p. Beginners for ages 5+ from 4:30-5:15 p. Intermediate for ages 6+ from 5:15-6:15 p. Fall session, September 13 – Oct 11. Fee: Tumbling $38; Beginners $41; Intermediate $47. Pre-register through Community Ed. Primitive Longbow Making: Learn the art of making a primitive and potentially functional long bow as well as a bow string, how to sand the bow, put a finish on the bow and how to store it correctly. Thursdays, Sept 13-Nov 15 from 6-9 p. Supply fee ranges from $35 to $100 depending on choice. WITC class fee $142.88 or Sr Fee (62+ as of 8/28/2018) $75.38 Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221 or the WITC form in the printed catalog. Do NOT register for this class through Community Ed. Hunter Education: DNR - Anyone born on or after 1/1/1973 must have completed a hunter ed course in WI. Youth do not need to complete this course to take part in the Mentored Hunting program. Ages 10+ are welcome to take the class although the certificate is not valid until the child reaches age 12. Pre-registration through Community Ed is required BEFORE the pre-class meeting on Sept 13 at 6:30 p. Five mandatory classes Sept 18, 20, 24, 25 & 27 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10.

4. Chloe Keller

5. Bailey Johnson

6. Brandi Swager

7. Emma Wolf

8. Mackenzie Mike

9. Hailey Clausen

Winner Madison Jackson, with 10 correct, received $25 in Amery Scrip Money 10. Jazmine Quarberg

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The variety of sites to see and food to sample has been an attraction for everyone who's taken a day trip to Bayfield. Apple orchard owners are eager to explain their agricultural practices and harvesting results.

Bayfield Day Trip with Luck Community Education Enjoy a trip this fall up to the Bayfield area! Luck Community Ed. is coordinating a bus trip on Tuesday, October 2 to visit apple orchards, shop downtown Bayfield, and enjoy the fall colors surrounding Lake Superior. This date was selected to precede Bayfield’s Annual Apple Festival taking place Oct. 5-7.

The day will include an all-inclusive lunch in Bayfield at The Fat Radish restaurant, and tour two to three orchards and taste-test a variety of fruits and products. There will be an option to stop at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, and take the ferry to Madeline Island.

To reserve your spot on the motor coach bus, contact Amy Aguado at Luck Community Education at 715-472-2152 ext. 103 or amya@ lucksd.k12.wi.us by Friday, Sept. 21, as there's a 30-person minimum and 56-person maximum on the bus. The cost for the trip is $39. The Kobussen motor coach bus will leave Luck at 7:30 am with additional pick-up locations to be scheduled, including St. Croix Falls and Siren.

Area musicians have a variety of opportunities to rehearse and perform at UW-Eau Claire --Barron County Three different musical ensembles will gather and rehearse during the fall semester at the UW-Eau Claire -- Barron County in Rice Lake giving adult, college-level and advanced high school instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to develop and share their talents.

Area vocalists are invited to join the Red Cedar Choir, which will begin rehearsals on September 6. The choir will rehearse Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in preparation for their holiday concert December 2.

The Red Cedar Choir is a partnership with the UWEC-BC Music Department and vocalists from throughout the region. It is open to all community members, high school age and older. An audition may be required for new members. Beth Joosten, Assistant Director of Choral Activities at UW-Eau Claire, returns to direct this fall. Joosten has directed the Red Cedar Choir since 2012.

The Communiversity Symphonic Band will hold its first rehearsal of the semester on September 10. Band members from the community and university will rehearse on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. in preparation for their fall concert scheduled for November 12.

Director Mike Joosten has a bachelor’s degree from UW-La Crosse and master’s degree from Southern Oregon University. He has

retired from teaching instrumental music in the Cameron School District, where he directed the high school and middle school concert bands, marching band, and jazz ensembles.

Joosten has been directing the Communiversity Symphonic Band since 2001.

Brass instrumentalists and percussionists are invited to join the Northwinds British Brass Band. Instrumentation includes cornet, French horn, flugel horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba and percussion.

This ensemble will practice on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. beginning on October 7 in preparation for the November 29 and December 2 concerts. An audition may be required for new members.

Brass band director Anastasia Traicoff is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire with degrees in instrumental and choral education; she currently teaches at Cameron Elementary and UW-BC. All music ensembles will rehearse in the music room of the Fine Arts building at UWEC-BC, 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake. Cost to participate in each ensemble is $10 per semester. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://ce.uwc.edu/barron or contact Barb Ritzinger at 715-788-6235. Registrations will also be accepted at the first rehearsal of each ensemble.

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HAPPY RETIREMENT, BETTE! Yes, after 46 years of working at the Amery Free Press, Bette is retiring. We always said that we would retire together but for some reason she is leaving me behind. Don’t get me wrong, I am very excited for Bette to start a new chapter in her life, just not so excited for me. As you may know, change is a difficult thing for me, and having Bette Pounding “leave the building” will be very strange! the I have worked with Pavement Bette at the Amery Free Press for over Pam Humpal 33 years. She has put up with me through many situations such as…”Bette can I still get an ad in? ” even though it is way beyond the deadline.

She would reply Yes in a nice tone but I know she was thinking what a goofy woman I was. Or “Bette can you come find something for me? ” as she was known as “the finder”. Some times I think she would hide things on us just so she could come find them.

Bette has been a great co-worker and an awesome friend over the years. I wish her well as she relaxes, and enjoys each and every day!

Please join the Amery Free Press crew as we honor Bette at a Retirement Open House this Thursday, August 30, from 2-4pm at our office. Cake and refreshments will be served.

The new school year has started or is about to start for area districts. Like I have said before, I always get a funny feeling in my stomach the first couple of days of school, and Monday was no exception. Once again, Good Luck to the teachers, students, school personnel, bus drivers, etc. as another school year begins.

My grandsons are growing up too fast, 3 of them are heading off to school…Gavin 3rd Grade, Bentley 1st Grade, and Graeme 4K. Grandma is very proud of all her little boys!

Thank you to the businesses who participated in the Amery Community

the signs along the walking path said, “ALS isn’t contagious but the HOPE you’re spreading is”…let’s keep this hope going.

Can you believe that September begins on Saturday, and that this is Labor Day Weekend? I hope everyone has a fun, and especially safe holiday weekend!

Along with the celebration of Labor Day, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Monday, September 3.

The deadline for the issue of Tuesday, September 4, will be Thursday, August 30, at noon for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadlines.

Also on our trip to Hayward, we ran across the following sign on the sidewalk as we were making our way to the candy store. This sums it all up…”It costs $ 0.00 to be kind!”

Bette and Pam

Club’s Fish Finder Promotion. And thank you to everyone who took the time to visit the various businesses to gather the names of the fish. By the way, some of the names were very clever and unique…good job! Congratulations to the winners of the Fish Finder Promotion. A random drawing was held as we had many correct entries… *1st Place-Breana Robinson *2nd Place-Brian Johnson *3rd Place-Kari Becker *4th Place-Linda Lee The 2018 AFP Football Contest is under way. Congratulations to our first winner-Diane Magnuson, Clear Lake. She had all correct picks with the tiebreaker being Glenwood City by 7 points. Also with all the correct picks was Jennifer Komanec, Amery, but had Amery picked by 27.

For your chance to win in the AFP Football Contest simply clip the entry form, fill in your game predictions, and drop it off at the Amery Free Press office. Good Luck!

Amery Fall Festival is right around the corner. The fun-filled event is set for September 13-16. Hope to see each one of you there!

Congratulations to Madisen Jackson of Amery for having all of the Fall Fes-

Sigsworth completes basic training Congratulations to PVT Ridge Kincade Sigsworth, son of George A. and Stacy L. Sigsworth, on completing 10 weeks of basic combat training and earning expert status for shooting skills this summer in Fort Benning, GA. After completing his senior year of high school, in Amery, he will return to Fort Benning for his advanced individual training in the Army National Guard infantry program.

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And thinking about the Amery Fall Festival, the Amery Community Club welcomes the Amery businesses to spruce up their businesses for the Amery Fall Festival Decorating Contest. The displays/decorating can be indoors or outside. Judging will start on September 5 with a variety of categories for the businesses to win. Winners will be announced on September 10 at the community club meeting, plus photos of the winning businesses will be in the paper on September 11. To register your business for the contest please call me at 715-268-8101 or email phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com Happy 10th Anniversary on August 30 to my niece and nephew-in-law, Katie and Nick. Enjoy your special day!

Happy Birthday on September 2 to my nephew, Chase. Have fun and good luck at college!

This past Saturday, we joined a walk in Hayward in the fight to defeat ALS. It was a very moving event to be a part of and good for us to do, but on the other hand, it was very hard. Thank you to everyone who has supported the efforts in the research to finding a cure for the horrible disease of ALS. One of

Ryan, me, Bentley, Rachel and Gavin at the ALS Walk.

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GARAGE SALE

Friday, Aug. 31 only 8 to 4

1086 Baker Ave. Amery Huge Garage/ Shed Sale 2 Big Weekends Moving-Multi Family New Things Added Daily

Friday-Sunday Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 8 am - 5 pm Labor Day Sept. 3 8 am - Noon Friday-Saturday Sept. 7 & 8 8 am - 5 pm 1446 25th Ave/ Cty Rd C • Amery, WI

MONTHLY BOOK SALE Thurs. Aug. 30, 4-7 Sat. Sept. 1, 9-2 AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (225 Scholl Ct. lower level) Check out our many recent donations Your donations of clean, good quality books, DVDs and CDs gratefully accepted.

(No smelly books, encyclopedias, textbooks, Readers Digest, VHS please)

GARAGE SALE Men’s and women’s clothing, winter coats, gloves, hats & boots. Misc. small household appliances, dishes, bowls, glassware. Desk, end tables & other household furniture.

Kitchen table & 4 chairs with marble insert. Queen bed & lots of other misc. items.

208 Coves Court Amery Aug. 30 & 31 and Sept. 1 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8-3 each day

MOVING SALE Thursday, Aug. 30, 4-?

Friday-Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 9-?

@ Fire #779 Hwy. 63, Richardson on Lake Magnor

From Garage and Work Shop - lots of nails, screws, bolts, clamps, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, rakes, shovels, etc. Utility pumps, hoses/ reels, sprayer, ladders, dock stanchions, life preservers, fishing poles, kerosene heater, painting supplies. Some furniture. Speakers, lamps, clothes, books!!! Book case. Plastic crates, fencing and baskets. Outdoor table, chairs & serving stand. Household items, Christmas items, and many new items.

MUCH MISCELLANEOUS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION

Little Miss Amery Pageant 2018 All first grade girls in the Amery School District are invited to participate in the Little Miss Amery Pageant during the Amery Fall Festival.

Registration forms will go home in the family folders the first week of school. Those who do not attend public school may pick up a registration form in the Lien Elementary School office. Please register by Friday, September 7th.

Downsizing Garage Sale Lots of everything!

Retired/Tired Thurs & Fri, Aug. 30 & 31, 8am-5pm Sat., Sept. 1, 8am-noon 1760 W. White Ash Dr., Balsam Lake off Cty. Rd. E.

SALE!!

202 Coves Ct. Amery 8/30: 4pm-7pm 8/31: 8:30am-5pm 9/1: 8am-noon Longaberger, kids, men’s, & women’s clothing, shoes, household items/ decorations, toys, games, car tires…

Contestants will walk through the Amery Fall Festival Parade and will be introduced to the audience at the Queen’s Coronation on Saturday, September 15, prior to the crowning of the new Amery Royalty.

Little Miss Amery will be selected by a random drawing.

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Out Door Oven Pizza Party and General Informational Meeting Republican Party of Polk County at Erik and Katie Severson’s Home WHEN: Friday September 14, 2018 5:30 - 8:00 pm WHERE: Erik and Katie Severson’s Home 2147 45th Avenue, Star Prairie, WI 54001 PIZZA, PLATES, UTENSILS and DRINKS will be provided.

PLEASE BRING POTLUCK for SALADS and DESSERTS

HOSTED BY: THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF POLK COUNTY Children and Grandchildren are invited also, bring swim suits for heated outdoor pool QUESTIONS CONTACT: alankentwalker@gmail.com • Cell 515-708-2120 DIRECTIONS Call: Erik Severson Cell 715-417-1596 PAID FOR BY REPUBLICAN PARTY OF POLK COUNTY

Sept. 1 • Amery Sept. 8 • Deronda Sept. 15 • Wanderoos Sept. 22 • Nye

Little Falls Craft Fair, Bake Sale and Vendor Fair 2018 is coming on October 6, 2018 to Little Falls Lutheran Church Are you interested in being a part of the fun?

We sure hope you are!

To reserve your 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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Ramona was involved with the formation of CCH. She said “the dream was to connect the Ramo na Paulso on, hospital, nursing home, assisted 91 Ye ars Young living and exercise facility to create a complete wellness environment”. She takes pride in her involvement to see the dream ful½lled.

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CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s Golf League Tuesday, Aug. 21 Results A Flight: Low gross: Lori Larson 49 Low net: Mary Schradle-Mau, Diane Kuhl 37 Low putts: Cheri Lee, Mary Smith 15 Game: Mary Schradle-Mau B Flight: Low gross: Jody Hadac 52 Low net: Jan Bergren 33 Low putts: Rosemary Olson, Amy Lundgren 16 Game: Jody Hadac C Flight: Low gross: Diane Shafer, Lori Peterson 56 Low net: Julie Schultz 34 Low putts: Laurene Klatt 16 Game: Pat Marquand D Flight: Low gross: Deb Hahn 55

Low net: Bonnie Fox 29 Low putts: Denise Severson 16 Game: Bonnie Fox Closest to the Creek from the Whites #4: Deb Hahn Closest to pin #7: Carol Hougdahl Closest the pin #3: Pat Marquand Chip-ins: Monica Eggert, Cheri Lee Birdies: Carol Hougdahl, Barb Roy, Laura Gehrman, Deb Hahn RESULTS Wild Whacker defeat Sharks.

Happy Hookers defeat Goof Balls.

AREA BOWLING SCORES Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 1 of 28 Little Debbie’s ........................................9 Austad’s Super Valu............................. 7 Clear Lake Auto ..................................... 7 Bowlin Buddies...................................... 7 No Wicks Moravitz ................................2 Becker’s Trucking ..................................2 Countyline Dairy....................................2 Spare Time Bowl...................................0 High games: Kathy Eggers 211, Heidi VanHeuklom 203, Karen DeGolier 187, Lori Larson 187, Angie Hornick 179, Rita Andersen 175, Deanne Moravitz 175, Katie Husnick 175.

High series: Lori Larson 505.

STANDINGS 1st: Seven Brothers Grip it and Sip it 2nd: Golf Bags Happy Hookers vs.

Wild Whackers on 8/28 to playoff for 3rd place.

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking learning-focused, creative and dynamic individuals for the following positions: New Richmond Campus: Automation for Industrial Systems Instructor (FT) Any WITC Location: Math Lab Instructor - Adjunct Writing Lab Instructor - Adjunct

WELDERS - FITTERS 1st or 2nd Shift • $18 - $25 per hour ([FHOOHQW %HQHÀWV ³ New Hire Bonus

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Superior Campus Location: Academic Coach (572/hrs/yr - Grade 5 Manager) Associate Degree Nursing Instructor (FT) For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/aboutwitc/employment Deadline to apply: August 31, 2018 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/ Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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Part-time Activity Assistant Full-time CNA PM Shift Full-time RN/LPN NOC To apply please call or email Melissa 715-268-8171 mmcardle@rphfcorp.com

Program Manager Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. 2 Years’ experience in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Must have 2 Years’ experience with engineering project management; product design for manufacturing; product testing for manufacturing; advanced model tech. including DFM/DFA; engineering design software including CAD/AutoCAD, ANSYS, SAP. May travel up to 60% to provide support to customers, suppliers & attend EPC meetings within the US. Perform engineering duties on projects from concept inception to production launch of components & assemblies for plastic injection molded products.

Please submit resume to: Janelle Johnson, HR Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. 105 Prospect Way Osceola, WI 54020 No agencies or phone calls please

Baldwin Care Center campus is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: Baldwin Care Center, 650 Birch Street, Baldwin • Part-time RN/LPN for Day Shift (6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

• Full-time RN/LPN for PM Shift (2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.)

SIGN ON BONUS for Professional Nursing Staff!

• Full-time PM Shift CNA (2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.)

• Part-time Night Shift CNA (10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

Please contact Denise Hague, Director of Nursing at 715-684-3231, #1, Baldwin Care Center, 650 Birch Street, Baldwin • Full-time Cook Day/PM Shift (6 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m • Part-time Dietary Aide (3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

Please contact Danielle Lausted, RD, Dietary Manager at 715-684-3231, #1, Baldwin Care Center, 650 Birch Street, Baldwin • Part-time Resident Assistant for Day Short Shift (6 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

• Part-time Resident Assistant for PM Shift (2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

• Part-time Resident Assistant for Night Shift (12 a.m. – 8 a.m.)

Please contact Tammy Casey, Nurse Manager, Birch Haven Assisted Living at 715-684-3231, #2, 640 Elm Street, Baldwin Free tuition for CNA course and onsite training available for Resident Assistants.

Price County is accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Services Social Worker within the Health and Human Services Department. This position serves children, youth, adults and families faced with child welfare and juvenile justice issues, as well as mental health and/or substance abuse challenges. Major responsibilities of this position focus on facilitating and coordinating team meetings to work with families, service providers, and formal and informal supports with the goal of avoiding out-of-home placements of children and adults. Position will require extensive knowledge of Comprehensive Community Services and Coordinated Services Team Program and philosophical approaches (DHS Chapters 36 & 46.56). Position will also provide case management of persons on Chapter 51 Mental Health Commitment Orders. Position is under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Unit Supervisor and the general supervision of the Health & Human Services Director.

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We are looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant to join our team! If you are energetic, enthusiastic, a top performer, and willing to take yourself to the highest level professionally, then this position may be right for you!

Please call Ashley at 715-646-2161 or drop off your resume to River Birch Dental 9014, 601 WI 35, Centuria, WI 54824.

HELP WANTED Full-Time Day Shift Health Care Products Production Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for GREAT people to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have immediate opportunities for full-time employees. The hours are 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pay starts at $13.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn incentive pay after 30 days of employment. We offer our employees: Fun Working Environment Incentive Program Advancement Opportunities We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health & dental insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k, vacation/ holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers. If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Int’l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI 54020. You may also email your resume to bwoltz@coreproducts.com.

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Full-time Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement required 12 hour days

RENT BASED ON 30% OF INCOME On-site laundry, storage lockers, updated units and microwaves.

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Assistant Administrator Please contact Kaye for details ALL POSITIONS INCLUDE EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

CNA POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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NOW HIRING – SCANDIA LOCATION

Federated Co-ops is looking for friendly cashiers to work a variety of shifts including days, nights and weekends at our Scandia location. Qualified candidates must possess a customer first attitude, multi-task, excellent math skills, attention to detail and ability to frequently load product (50lbs). Previous retail experience is a plus.

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625 Sun St., Amery, WI

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Call 715-483-1707 or apply in person 343 McKenney St. St. Croix Falls

The School District of Turtle Lake has an Employment Opportunity Available for the Following Beginning Immediately:

PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDE This position is 5.5 hours per day when school is in session and will provide instructional support services to students, either individually or in small groups.

Applicants may be required to be able to work with students with special needs, under the direction of a teacher and/or in an individual or group setting. Qualified candidates must have completed two years of higher education, obtained an associate’s degree, or be able to pass formal assessment of skills prior to employment. Application deadline: Until filled.

Applications should be returned to: School District of Turtle Lake Troy Wagner 205 Oak Street North Turtle Lake, WI 54889 (Applications may be e-mailed to: twagner@turtlelake.k12.wi.us) Applications may be obtained from our website or by contacting the District Office at 715-986-4470.

You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

We are hiring Full Time Job Opening for: Palletizing Lead Person/Maintenance

Frontier Ag & Turf is looking for skilled

ce THIS JOB OFFERS: 3Competitive wages 3Excellent benefits, including: paid vacation & personal time, medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K, profit sharing, multiple wellness benefits and more!!

3Opportunities for Growth and Advancement For information, or to

JOB REQUIREMENTS: •Basic Computer & Technical Knowledge •Basic PLC & Manufacturing System Knowledge •Mechanically Inclined •Warehouse/Forklift Experience Preferred •Exhibit a Strong Commitment to Safety & Teamwork

apply, contact: Human Resources, Lakeside Foods Inc., 660 North 2nd Street, New Richmond, WI Phone 715-716-4979 ekunze@lakesidefoods.com

Polk County offers careers that Ma er We cannot func on without great employees—talented, caring professionals

Zoning Specialist Full-time

Department of Land InformaƟon StarƟng: $ 42,224

Administers land use ordinances and sanitary sewer codes in Polk County including: issuing and inspecƟng zoning and erosion control land use permits, monitoring compliance, invesƟgaƟng violaƟons; also assists with enforcing sanitary system ordinances. Requires a Bachelors in land use or related field, or Associates in related field with two years experience; an equivalent combinaƟon of educaƟon & experience may be considered.

Deadline to apply: September 12, 2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job descripƟon, posiƟon requirements, applicaƟon, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment OpportuniƟes. AA/EEOC

215 Birch St. W, Amery

Full Time and Part Time 2nd & 3rd Shifts St. Croix Falls location

Service Technicians in: Osceola, WI, Turtle Lake, WI New Richmond, WI

Ideal candidates will have:

•1+ years of experience performing service work on agricultural equipment (John Deere, preferred) • Successful completion of a 1 or 2 year equipment repair / maintenance program, preferred • Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair and maintenance of agricultural and turf equipment • Strong basic computer skills • The ability to operate agricultural equipment • A schedule that allows for Saturday hours and extended scheduling during our customer’s critical busy season • Dedication and commitment to quality workmanship and customer service • Strong verbal and written communication skills

BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance •Life Insurance

•Long Term Disability •Short Term Disability •Accident Insurance •Critical Illness Insurance •Identity Theft Insurance •and more!

Highly qualified candidates should apply on-line www.frontieragturf.com Frontier Ag & Turf has a variety of other career opportunities for skilled employees who want to be part of the dynamic and growing agricultural field.

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WALK IN INTERVIEWS Foremost Farms USA Clayton, WI

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

WE OFFER: • Company Supplied Uniforms & Tools • Company Paid Training • Company Paid Insurance Benefits • Outstanding 401(k) • Predictive Scheduling & Great Work Environment

We Are Hiring: Production Associates Must be available to work all shifts

Wage Progression to $20.24/hr

.30/hr Shift Premium 6pm-6am

Wage Progression to $20.24/hr .30/hr Shift Premium 6pm-6am DATES:

Monday, Sept. 10 th 8AM-Noon Friday, Sept. 14th Noon-4PM

LOCATION: Foremost Farms Plant Office 100 N. Main Street Clayton, WI

Foremost Farms USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. Successful passage of drug test & criminal record check required.

Full-time Construction Opportunities Clayton, WI

Polk, Burnett, St. Croix and Barron counties, $30/year Other Wisconsin and Minnesota $35/year Other States $40/year • Students $20/9 months Service persons $25 /year

**** $1,000 Sign-On Bonus****

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE POSITION

Lester Buildings, a leader in post-frame (pole barn) construction has an exciting full-time carpentry opportunity based out of the Clayton area. We are a safety conscious, quality-minded, team oriented company.

We are seeking candidates with knowledge and experience using hand tools, power tools and various construction equipment. Experience in post-frame construction is a plus. Responsibilities range from basic framing to exterior finish work. This position may require occasional travel with per diem included for overnight stays.

Pay is competitive starting at $21/hour and based on experience. Full-time employees will also receive a full benefits package. Come join our team and help build someone’s dream!

Apply online at www.lesterbuildings.com (Construction Clayton) EEO/AA Employer

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Job Title: Food Service H.R. Contact: Joshua R. Ernst, Superintendent Contact Phone: (715)263-2114 Work Schedule: The position begins with the 2018-2019 school year. 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM when school is in session. Applicants must be flexible and able to work additional hours as needed.

Current pay rate is $14.83 per hour.

Requirements: Food production, dishwashing, wiping tables, cleaning, food safety monitoring, and maintenance of all quality and sanitation standards. Applicants must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent customer service and teamwork skills required.

How to Apply: Applications can be located on our District website, in the District office, or in the link provided below. Non-Certified Staff Application Application Deadline: Application accepted until September 10, 2018 or until position is filled.

Please include cover letter, resume with references, and letters of recommendation. Please submit all material to the District Office prior to the closing date of the position. Effective start date is immediate.

Start Date: Immediately Employer: School District of Clear Lake, 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Website: www.clwarriors.org

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