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City budget prep begins amid mixed financial forecast

Amery okays goose hunting within city limits

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

During an August 28 meeting of the City of Amery’s Parks and Recreation committee, council members voted to authorize hunting of Canadian Geese within certain city zones. The hunting coincides with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) early and regular goose seasons.

The action follows recent discussions about mitigating geese and their resulting feces on city property, and the School District’s recent action to pay for a citywide roundup of juvenile geese.

The DNR’s early goose season takes place September 1 through 15 with a five-bird-perday limit, and the regular season will run from September 16 through December 16 with a two-bird-per-day limit.

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The total value of new structures being built, also known as net new construction, varied widely this year throughout Polk County, with Amery one of the lowest values reported.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue released several pieces of information this month that will play a key role in the upcoming city budget cycle.

“I’m disappointed to report that Amery percentage wise is one of the lowest municipalities in Polk County for new construction last year,” said Amery City Clerk/Treasurer Fran Duncanson during the August full council meeting.

“We don’t’ have a lot of new buildings and structures. That’s important because it’s one number in the formula that the state uses to set our levy limits.”

Amery’s net new construction value was just $660,000 in 2017. The highest new construction values in Polk County were reported in the Town of Alden ($3,051,300), Town of Osceola ($3,004,500), and Village of Osceola SEE BUDGET PAGE TWO

SEE HUNTING PAGE TWO

Despite hazards, roads remain open to ATVs

BY PAUL FELDMAN FAIRWARNING

More than 14,000 people, including roughly 3,200 children age 15 or younger, have been killed in crashes of all-terrain vehicles in the United States since federal safety officials began keeping track in the early 1980s.

Studies have shown that over half of the deaths occur on public or private roads — even though ATVs are required to display safety warnings that they are not designed to be operated safely on roads.

But pushed by riders and local business interests, more than two-thirds of the states, including Wisconsin, now allow off-highway vehicles on some public roads, or permit local jurisdictions to allow the use of ATVs — and other off-road machines known as recreational off-highway vehicles, or ROVs — on public roadways.

It is not happening just in rural areas of Wisconsin. This spring and summer, the Juneau County cities of New Lisbon, population 2,600, and Mauston, 4,500, opened up all nearly of their city streets to ATVs and

ROVs, also known as UTVs (utility terrain vehicles). A year ago, Eagle River, the “Snowmobile Capital of the World,” did the same thing for its 1,400 SEE ATV PAGE EIGHT MARY MATTHIAS | WISCONSIN CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM.

Right, a growing number of Wisconsin communities allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on roadways. The Consumer Federation of America has advised policy makers not to open streets and roads to off-road vehicles, citing safety concerns. Photo taken Aug. 3, 2017 in Langlade County, Wis.

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BUDGET: While net new construction in Amery was low, equalized values have increased

Polk County was in the middle of the pack for net new construction and equalized values as compared to twelve neighboring counties.

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($3,395,200).

Although new local construction may have been dismal for the City of Lakes, Duncanson is more optimistic about another factor in the same equation—the value of property that we already have.

“The city’s equalized value has increased by over six percent and $11 million this year. That means people are paying more for property that they buy, higher than what the state

says should be a fair market value for the property should be,” she explains.

Duncanson reports the highest increases in residential and vacant land. Residential properties are roughly ten percent higher than what the state deems to be fair market value, and vacant land is 31 percent higher.

“What we do have here is being sold is selling for a good price,” she continues.

Duncanson says that because of the aggregate ratio dipping below 90 per-

The Equalized Value (EV) is the estimated value of all taxable real and personal property in each taxation district. Equalized value is divided into class of property and certified by the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue on August 15 of each year. Amery’s EV increased by over six percent and $11 million last year.

cent, Amery may be due for a re-evaluation from the state.

“The last residential re-evaluation we had was done in the midst of the downturn of the housing market, and the city lost millions in value because of that,” she said.

Duncanson is hopeful that along with a re-evaluation and the increased home values, things could be looking up for the city’s total equalized value.

“We are not quite yet at the point of recovering that value from the

HUNTING: Early season limits run through Sept. 15 FROM PAGE ONE

Amery residents can use a shotgun to hunt in any of nine zones within the city, including areas near the Municipal Airport and Golf Course, Pike Lake, and the Apple River Flowage. Hunting takes place from just before sunrise to just after sundown.

Hunters must first acquire the necessary permits from the DNR and take them to City Hall to get a permit to hunt within the city.

Left—The City has authorized nine separate zones for hunting Canadian Geese this fall. All are on city-owned property. Hunting is allowed on these properties with the proper DNR and city permits

housing downtown. The good news for Amery is that we have good property sales.”

“This goes a long way in telling our story financially, what we can do, and developing a budget,” she added.

The city’s finance committee met for preliminary planning of the budget timeline in August, and will continue to meet regularly in the coming months.

Highway 243 bridge expected to close for 18 days

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Osceola Bridge on Highway 243 will close September 11 for roadwork including restoring the bridge deck, resurfacing pavement and repairing erosion on the hillside. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the bridge is expected to reopen September 28, but dates are subject

to change due to weather or project readiness.

MnDOT will direct bridge traffic north to the Taylors Falls crossing. Cars will have access to the Osceola Landing from the Minnesota side of the bridge throughout construction.

The bridge will also close for a day in mid October. MnDOT expects all work on the $415,000 project to be finished

by October 21.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation expects to begin roadwork on the Osceola bridge September 11 or 12 and reopen September 28.

The bridge will close again for a day in mid October. Map: MnDot.

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SEPTEMBER 5 Amery Area EMS open house

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Amery Area EMS is celebrating 50 years of service on Sept. 5. Join them for an Open House with refreshments from 5-7 p.m. at 150 Snow Street in Amery.

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SEPTEMBER 9 VFW Pig Roast Amery VFW Post 7929 will host a Pig Roast on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 1 p.m.

They are going to do the whole “Hog” right at the VFW, 730 N. Wisconsin Ave. Eat in or take out for $10. The menu includes roast pig, baked beans, cole slaw, fresh rolls and butter.

All proceeds support the new building fund.

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‘Slaying the crappies’

‘Glory Train’ in concert “Glory Train” will be performing at Balsam Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. They play Gospel music with a mix of old hymns, a few new songs and a few written by band members.

Six year old Izzy Dosch is following in her big brother Brady Dosch’s footsteps. The pair from Amery both love to fish, and pulled these fifteen crappies out of Lake Wapogasset last week while visiting their grandparents, Keith and Pat Constant.

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Amery Fall Festival

A Breast Cancer Benefit for Angie (Hoglund) Haselman will be held on Sunday, Sept.

10, from 1-5 p.m. at Gibby’s Lanes in New Richmond.

There will be raffles, live music, silent auction, bake sale and a spaghetti dinner. Additional donations can be made to gofundme.com/pink-attitude-for-angie

SEPTEMBER 12 Veterans Legal Clinic Attorneys, MACV staff, County Veterans Service Officers, and child support officers will be available throughout the day to assist veterans with questions, legal forms and counsel at VA Medical Center, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 14 Polk-Burnett Retired Educators The Polk-Burnett Retired Educators invite all retired educators and spouses, administrators and support staff to the Sept. 14 general meeting at 11:30 a.m. in Alpha at Calvary Covenant Church. Call your

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Mark your calendars for Amery’s annual three-day celebration. See the full page ad in this week’s tab, or visit ameryfallfestival.org for more details. Kris Kroeze will perform under the tent Friday evening from 6 to 8:30, followed by ‘Uncle Chunk’ from 9-1. Saturday’s grand parade starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by food stands in Michael Park.

Queen coronation takes place Saturday at the High School gym at 7 p.m. Earl’s Rides will be set up in Bobber Park starting Thursday at 4 through Saturday evening. Music Saturday night under the tent

by Kar Jackers from 5 to 8, and Pop Rocks from 9 to 1.

SEPTEMBER 17 Fall Festival Pancake Brunch Come join the Amery Area Community Center from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for their annual Pancake Brunch. They will be serving sausages, juice, coffee, milk and all you can eat Pancakes! The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10.

FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and FFA Tractor Show Amery FFA Alumni will hold their 5th annual Farm Toy Show and 3rd Annual FFA Tractor Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Amery Middle School gym. Featuring farm toy displays, die-cast cars, vintage farm items and a fullsize tractor show. New in 2017 is a farm scene display contest with prizes. Contact Dave Clausen 715-268-7454 with questions.

SEPTEMBER 19 Thank You Celebration Dr. Paul Elbing would like to thank all his patients, family, friends and staff with a celebration of “thanks” as he approaches retirement. Please join him on Tuesday, September 19 (rain date Tuesday, September 26) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Amery Ale Works on 588 115 Street (County Road C).

Appetizers will be served.

SEPTEMBER 23 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Amery Memory Care will host a Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 23 at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Amery Memory Care. For more information visit alz.org/walk, or contact Amber Harris at aharris@

amerymemorycare.com or 715268-4800.

Children’s Book Fest Celebrate the wonderful world of children’s literature with storytime at the Amery Public Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. featuring local teachers, a visit from Bad Kitty, scavenger hunt, book bingo, book giveaways, and more. This event is part of the library’s Saturday Family Programs series and is geared toward families with preschool to elementary-aged children.

SEPTEMBER 30 Benefit for Jeff Posey In early August, Jeff (Hoser) Posey was diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer.

Jeff and his wife Pam both recently lost their jobs, leaving them with no insurance.

A Benefit has been planned by family and friends to help them on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 2-6 p.m. at the Straight 8 Bar in Range. Silent auction, Bake Sale, Baskets, Pulled Pork Platter, 50-50 Raffle and Meat Raffle. For more info contact Debbie 715-268-6751.

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2017 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!

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Finding our way to the center of town And “Falling into Memories” sweet Old timers recall the turning of wheels When old family and friends we greet

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

In the heat of an emergency or a battle, doctors and nurses often perform triage, a procedure where each patient is evaluated and prioritized to ensure the best odds of having the most survivors.

It’s an effective, but sometimes brutal, method of making sure the most people get care with the limited resources that are available.

But there are times when we need to trust in professionals who have trained for such emergencies. They don’t have the time to explain their decisions, they need to keep moving so the most people can be helped. been a lot of talk in Publisher theThere’s past six months about our Tom Stangl healthcare system. I’m not here to make more noise, just a few personal observations. I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on television, so take my words at face value.

In our healthcare system, how care is delivered and paid for has been in need of triage for many years.

Costs continue to rise at a rate that is unsustainable for the consumer. As a method of dealing with increasing costs, insurers became more involved in nearly every aspect of care.

Each and every time you see a doctor or other health professional, their treatments must align with a payment code that the insurance companies have established. If the treatment code is wrong, it can result in the provider not being paid the proper amount, or not at all.

And if the provider doesn’t get paid, the patient gets the bill – the WHOLE bill.

So, a very efficient, very actuarial infrastructure has been established. Medicine by spreadsheet, in my opinion. Physicians are micromanaged to the point where they sometimes cannot prescribe a medication or treatment because the insurance company believes another method is better (or at least cheaper).

Sometimes, this method works very well. But other times, even though the actuaries have tried to plan for every eventuality, there are times when the medical professionals know better than the accountants and a clash of wills occurs with the consumer paying more.

Employers who try to do the right thing and offer health insurance struggle with being able to afford the premiums. Their employees then try to find a way to pay the premiums as well as the ever-escalating deductibles.

Before the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it was thought that uninsured people were taxing the system, forcing hospitals and providers to write off large amounts of money.

Cost shifting seemed to be raising costs, which were passed along to insurers, employers and consumers.

After passage of the ACA, the rate of uninsured people dropped. Costs continued to climb, at a slower rate perhaps, but the upward trend continued.

The presidential election of 2016 featured much debate about the future of the ACA and replacement alternatives ranging from Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for all (a government based single payer system) to President Trump’s call to repeal the ACA and replace it with something else.

The failure of the congress to agree on anything regarding the ACA has given the actuaries severe heartburn, and it’s estimated that health insurance rates could rise by 20 percent.

Isn’t it time to do some triage here so the patient – the consumer – will be able to pull through?

Is addiction a problem in our local schools?

WCCO came to Amery and had an opportunity to see a beautiful city with a community oriented and driven atmosphere. I was proud to be a part of the weekend and loved to see so many friends at the Music on the River. I spoke to one of the news anchors at a memorial golf tournament for an awesome person who tragically ended his life by suicide.

Local Although it is Voices great to recogJoe Vierkandt, nize and see the beauty around Amery Assist. us, sadly at times I feel we overlook Police Chief the dysfunction that is directly in front of us.

Even as I write this article, my wife is attending a funeral of a young man who suffered from addiction.

Officers rarely have the time to create relationships and earn individuals’ trust to recognize and determine root causes or underlying base issues to behavior

that range from inappropriate to criminal. Many in our community have been affected by addictions, suicide, mental, physical and sexual abuse, threats, harassment and bullying, struggle with mental health, grieve the loss of a family member or loved one, experience financial problems, etc. Many of these issues can be carried as a burden over an entire lifetime. Without help, these struggles can manifest unwanted behavior.

Over the past school year, the police department advocated and educated students on substance abuse, addiction, sexual assault awareness and other risky behaviors. We wanted to start a conversation by sharing our stories and placing attention in areas we can assert positive change. We should be searching for proactive and productive means of deterring acts or behavior before they occur. As the Assistant Chief of Police, I have looked to our schools for establishing relationships. I believe if we want to invest in the brighter future, we need to invest in our children.

While speaking to classes about

addiction, dysfunction and mental health, the question was asked to students—Is there is a problem with drugs in the schools? The overwhelming majority of students from the classes (in Amery) admitted to a significant problem.

I was also asked to speak with a summer school class at the New Richmond High School about the same topic. There too, almost all students in the class raised their hands admitting to known drug issues. When I asked what drugs, I was told marijuana, alcohol, tobacco and vaping, and prescription drugs. As I speak with kids, I find that drugs are the surfaced problem to an underlying issue of addiction and a form of dysfunction due to the precursor of one or more of the concerns stated above. Our children are the victims.

Enforcement needs to be a continued part of the solution along with prevention and treatment.

My question to the community of Amery and other surrounding communities is—what do we intend to do about it?

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Proposed legislation is personal

rights will gain back strength with the passage of Senate Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 479.

To the Editor,

The alzheimer’s funding gap Letter to Editor:

Like many Wisconsin families, my parents dreamed about owning a cabin for our family. In 1960, they purchased a lot on the St. Croix River and built a cabin. Three years later, they invested in the still-undeveloped one-acre lot next door. My parents dreamed of building their retirement home on this property and leaving the cabin for us kids.

Unfortunately, my father suffered a stroke shortly after he retired. My parents signed the cabin over to us kids in 1994. A year later, they signed over the adjacent lot.

While this may sound like a typical, family situation of passing along property from one generation to the next, it has turned out to be anything but.

In 2002, my siblings and I decided it was time to repair our 40-year-old cabin. We agreed to fund the project by selling the adjacent lot. But the government would not let us sell it unless we sold the cabin with it. Without any notice or permission, the government had “effectively merged” our two properties together many years before. But they continued to tax each parcel separately, and assessed the undeveloped lot for as much as $475,000.

The regulations contain an unfair double standard. If our undeveloped lot was owned by anyone else, they could make use of it. It is only my family that is prohibited from building on it or selling it simply because we also own the adjoining cabin parcel. After years of unsuccessful litigation, our property has been re-assessed and our now-unbuildable lot is basically worthless.

On June 20, Rep. Adam Jarchow and Sen. Tom Tiffany introduced legislation to shore up property rights in Wisconsin. Among other important provisions, their proposals will stop the government from forcibly merging adjacent, commonly-owned properties. The proposals will restore the original rights my parents had when they bought the property in 1963.

Our experience should be a reminder to everyone that we cannot take our property rights for granted.

Fortunately, there is renewed hope that property

Donna Murr Eau Claire, Wis.

Raising funds for Amery classrooms To the Editor, As a career teacher and school administrator, I understandthecomplexitiesofkeepingchildrenengaged in the learning process. I also understand the need to continuallystimulatetheircuriosityandchallengetheir thinking. But doing so often involves being innovative and reaching beyond the classroom.

I know from experience that teachers frequently must reach into their own pockets to meet these challenges and bring creative ideas to the classroom. Therefore, I am pleased to be a part of an effort by the Amery Woman’s Club to provide an opportunity to raise funds to help teachers create these opportunities and experiences. And in a fun way.

The seventh annual beer and wine tasting fundraiser is making the proceeds of the Harvest Moon Hootenanny available to teachers by enhancing the school district’s Innovative Mini-grant Fund for teachers. Any teacher who has an idea for their classroom that needs financial support can apply for these funds.

Community members are invited to participate in this funny and fun event at the Amery Golf Course on October 27. There will be thematic food, music, and a silent auction.

Tickets are available at Chet’s or through Community Education at the school. Anyone who attended last year’s Halloween Spooks and Spirits event will attest to the spirited fun everyone had. Please support our teachers by attending.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 110,000 here in Wisconsin. In 2017, caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will cost $259 billion – including $175 billion in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid.

As the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed, these numbers are only going to increase. Yet, despite these troubling numbers Alzheimer’s research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) remains underfunded.

As the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin, I understand firsthand the impact this disease has on families across America. That’s why I am calling on Congress to increase Alzheimer’s research funding – by $414 million in the next fiscal year.

Thankfully, Senator Baldwin is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee which sets the funding levels for the NIH. It is only through increased research funding that we will discover new ways to treat and eventually prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Please contact Senator Baldwin and ask her to continue the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by increasing funding for Alzheimer’s research by at least an additional $414 million in Fiscal Year 2018.

Sharon Paulson Event co-chair Amery, Wis.

Thank you, Laurie Schill Executive Director Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin

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Who Needs to Step Up?

BY LEE H. HAMILTON

An interesting thing keeps happening to me. Every few days, someone — an acquaintance, a colleague, even a stranger on the street — approaches me. They ask some version of the same question: What can we do to pull ourselves out of this dark period?

For the many Americans who respect representative democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law, there’s reason to be Comments concerned. The President is off to a rocky on Congress start: he’s unproducLee Hamilton tive and undignified at home and derided on the world stage.

Congress struggles to get its bearings.

In the country at large, forces of intolerance and division are at loose on the streets and on the nightly news.

So are we in a downward spiral as a nation? Not by a long shot. Because here’s the thing to keep in mind: our institutions are far more durable than any single president or any single historical period.

History is certainly on our side.

We’ve survived a civil war, two world wars, Watergate, four presidential assassinations, the packing of the Supreme Court by Franklin Roosevelt,

economic depressions and recessions, more nasty power struggles than you can count... and still the country has moved forward. You can look back and gain confidence from our history.

Or you can look around you. Congress as an institution is being tested as it rarely has in its modern history, and it’s shown a few hopeful glimmers. It did so when it passed by a huge margin its sanctions bill against Russia, rebuking President Trump for his mysterious fascination with Vladimir Putin and his unwillingness to single out Russia for criticism.

It did so even more forcefully when Republican leaders in the Senate took the extraordinary step of holding pro forma sessions during recesses so that a Republican president could not make recess appointments and circumvent the normal Senate confirmation process — or, to be more precise, so that he could not fire the attorney general and then appoint someone who would fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

The federal bureaucracy has drawn lines in the sand, too. When the President suggested that law enforcement officers should, in essence, rough up suspects, the acting chief of the Drug Enforcement Administration sent an email to his employees rebuking the idea. When the President announced

plans to discriminate against transgender troops, the Pentagon declined to begin the process.

When two billionaire friends of the President tried to force federal regulators to bend rules in their favor, they were rebuffed by the agencies in question. There’s been real pushback

by Foreign Service officers against a move to hollow out the State Department. And, the courts have blocked various Trump immigration policies.

At the state and local level, there’s been similar resistance. Though some states appear ready to go along with the Presidential Advisory Commission on Voter Integrity’s maneuvering to shrink the vote, many are not.

California Gov. Jerry Brown and other governors and mayors took a major step when they indicated that they will still be working to address climate change even after President Trump declared the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate accord.

And it’s not just pushback: The failure by Congress and the President to make progress on funding the rebuilding or expansion of basic infrastructure has alarmed governors, mayors, and policy makers throughout state and local government, who are demanding action on infrastructure problems.

Then, of course, there are the busi-

ness and other leaders who resigned from various presidential advisory boards in the wake of the President’s response to the Charlottesville clashes in early August. And the scientists, including some within the government, who are trying to draw attention to administration efforts to weaken the role of scientists in environmental regulation and climate policy.

And an aroused, watchful national media that has worked hard to shine a light on the administration’s actions and the President’s activity. And the many Americans who besieged Congress as the Senate considered repealing the Affordable Care Act. In other words, our institutions — Congress, the executive branch, the courts, civil society — are being put to the test. And they’re beginning to step up. So must we all.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Convicted sex offender accused of reoffending in Polk Co.

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A man convicted of sexual assault of a child in Burnett County in 2003 has been charged this week with victimizing yet another child, this time in Polk County.

Mark E. Johnson, 68 of Balsam Lake is a registered sex Johnson offender who, following a 2003 conviction in Burnett County, was ordered not to have unsupervised contact with

juvenile females. In that case Johnson pled guilty to charges resulting from video taping himself sexually assaulting a minor, and then making her watch those and other videos of himself.

Johnson served one year in jail and ten years of probation in the case, and could have served up to 15 years in prison had he violated his probation.

The latest criminal complaint fi led August 25 in Polk County describes an incident that is believed to have happened on July 4 of this year. A 12-year-old girl reported that she was alone with Johnson at a relative’s

home when he took her to the garage to check her for ticks. The victim told authorities that Johnson touched her genital area and exposed himself to her.

At the time of the investigation and subsequent charges, Johnson’s whereabouts were unknown. But according to the criminal complaint, Johnson returned a phone call to the victim’s mother and left a voicemail that included statements of “it only took three seconds,” and “there was nothing more to it,” explaining he didn’t want the victim to be drug through court for “his stupid actions” and that

Polk County Arrest Reports Monday, August 28, 2017 Michael J. Genske, Sarona, was arrested on August 26 for OWI 1.

Kevin J. Nelson, St. Paul, Minn. was arrested on August 24 for OWI 4.

Mikki A. McBain, Deer Park, was arrested on August 27 for an Osceola warrant.

Geway H. Braman, Minneapolis, Minn. was arrested on August 26 for failure to appear.

Mackenzie G. Baxter, Milltown, was arrested on August 27 for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Nicholas K. Mosay, Balsam Lake was arrested on August 27 for probation hold, felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor bail jumping.

Jesse A. Gjerdahl, Luck, was arrested on August 28 for disorderly conduct, two St. Croix Falls warrants, and probation hold.

John W. Thatcher, Osceola, was arrested on August 27 for recklessly endangering safety, and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.

Shontel M. Morrison, Osceola, was arrested on August 27 for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of meth, and probation hold.

Kayla M. Evans, Frederic was arrested on August 25 for a Department of Corrections (DOC) warrant, possession

Shots fired in Osceola over unpaid debt

of drug paraphernalia, and felony bail jumping.

Dale R. Anderson, New Richmond, was arrested on August 25 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

Cha M. Chang, Milltown, was arrested on August 25 for operating without owner’s consent, receiving stolen property, and obstruction.

Lucas S. Hanson, Dresser, was arrested on August 26 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.

Daniel S. Juker, White Bear Lake, Minn., was arrested on August 23 for possession of marijuana with intent.

Amanda R. Sullivan, North Branch, Minn., was arrested on August 23 for possession of marijuana (with intent), and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michelle A. Roy, Lindstrom, Minn., was arrested on August 24 for domestic disorderly conduct.

These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

Polk County Divorces Filed Andrea D. Anderson, 50, Osceola and Jay L. Anderson, 56, Woodbury, Minn. fi led for divorce on August 22, 2017.

Joshua D. Williamson, 31, Amery and Heidi L. Williamson, 33, Amery fi led for divorce on August 23, 2017.

Moria L. Thayer, 34, Centuria and Shaun A. Thayer, 36, Centuria fi led for divorce on August 23, 2017.

Milo C. Merrill Jr., 33, Green Bay and Ashley D. Lowe, 33, Turtle Lake fi led for divorce on August 23, 2017.

David J. Scanlon, 39, Luck and Christy L. Scanlon, 39, Luck fi led for divorce on August 24, 2017.

Samantha M. Amundson, 25, Osceola and Shaw J. B. Amundson, 25, Osceola fi led for divorce on August 25, 2017.

Michelle M. Lynch, 51, St. Croix Falls and Geary J. Lynch, 62, Kingston, Wis. fi led for divorce on August 25, 2017.

Coreen R. Gallagher, 47, St. Croix Falls and Clayton J. Gallagher, 51, Turtle Lake fi led for divorce on August 25, 2017.

Erin E. McCreary, Cumberland and William B. McCreary, Cumberland fi led for annulment/legal separation on August 28, 2017.

Steven S. Bont, 56, St. Croix Falls and Anita M. Bont, 55, St. Croix Falls fi led for divorce on August 30, 2017.

he hoped he didn’t traumatize her in any way.

An arrest warrant and attempt-to-locate notification were issued on August 25, and he was taken into custody on August 28.

Johnson is being held at the Polk County Jail on a $25,000 cash bond. He is charged with 1st degree sexual assault of a child and child enticement/ exposing himself. During a preliminary hearing held August 31, Johnson was bound over for further proceedings that have yet to be scheduled.

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Tensions over money may have been the cause of an armed confrontation and shots fired in the area of Zindaus Street in Osceola on August 27.

Officers responded to reports of shots fired. The suspect, John Thatcher Wayne Thatcher, 35 of Osceola had reportedly left the scene.

The victim reported that he owed Thatcher $100. According to police reports, Thatcher had threatened the victim over Facebook before showing up at his home, where a confrontation occurred behind his apartment complex.

The victim told authorities that Thatcher pulled a gun and fired

several rounds toward the victim’s legs. The victim then reportedly struck Thatcher several times with a baseball bat, before being struck himself by Thatcher’s girlfriend, Tanya Coen, who was wielding a pipe. Both Thatcher and Coen then fled the scene.

A witness reported returning home to see Thatcher looking in vehicles at the scene, and witnessed the victim confront Thatcher who then fired the gun at the victim’s knee area.

Thatcher was charged with 2nd degree reckless endangerment, dangerous use of a weapon and disorderly conduct. Judge James Krupa ordered a $2,500 cash bond in the case. Thatcher posted the bond and was released on August 29, with conditions he turn over any firearms in his possession.

A preliminary hearing will take place September 5 in Polk County Circuit Court.

Amery Police Report 08/18/2017 – 08/24/2017 08/18/17, 02:28PM, Vandalism report 08/18/17, 03:03PM, Traffic complaint 08/18/17, 03:35PM, Assist in child custody exchange 08/18/17, 04:03PM, Assist EMS 08/18/17, 07:35PM, Gas drive off 08/18/17, 08:52PM, Juvenile call 08/19/17, 12:09AM, Theft report 08/19/17, 4:50AM, Assist other agency 08/19/17, 05:16AM, Report of dog bite 08/19/17, 01:35PM, Assist citizen 08/19/17, 02:00PM, Assist citizen with lost item 08/19/17, 02:20PM, Motor vehicle accident 08/19/17, 03:08PM, Assist citizen in a civil matter 08/19/17, 07:46PM, Other agency mutual aid 08/19/17, 10:57PM, Vehicle lock out 08/19/17, 10:58PM, Assist other agency

08/19/17, 12:23AM, Other agency mutual aid 08/20/17, 04:50AM, Suspicious activity 08/20/17, 09:40AM, 911 hang up 08/20/17, 07:41PM, Assist EMS 08/21/17, 01:47AM, Mental health call 08/21/17, 05:18AM, Assist other agency 08/21/17, 06:27PM, Traffic complaint 08/21/17, 08:30PM, Juvenile call 08/21/17, 10:01PM, Assist citizen 08/22/17, 11:41AM, Animal control call 08/22/17, 11:52AM, Assist in civil matter 08/22/17, 04:00PM, Drug activity report 08/22/17, 04:20PM, Assist other agency 08/22/17, 06:52PM, Suspicious activity 08/22/17, 08:19PM, Traffic complaint 08/22/17, 09:08PM, EMS assist 08/23/17, 03:28AM, Welfare check

08/23/17, 08:11AM, Assist other agency 08/23/17, 08:25AM, Welfare check 08/23/17, 04:05PM, Theft from motor vehicle 08/23/17, 06:15PM, Welfare check 08/23/17, 09:45PM, Suspicious activity 08/23/17, 10:47PM, Medical assist 08/24/17, 11:47AM, Assist citizen 08/24/17, 01:05PM, Welfare check 08/24/17, 02:30PM, Report of theft/fraud 08/24/17, 08:17PM, Traffic complaint 08/24/17, 08:23PM, Mental health call 08/24/17, 09:40PM, OWI arrest Arrests: David W. Gaetz, 50 of Amery.

Battery Misdemeanor-Bodily Harm Kevin James Nelson, 39 of Saint Paul, MN. Operating Motor Vehicle While under the Influence, 3rd

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90 Years Ago September 8, 1927

much I know.

School Starts With Record Enrollment

Amery Drug Store to Mark 45th Anniversary

The Amery schools opened last Tuesday morning with a record enrollment in all departments. The senior class with 42 members, the high school with a total enrollment of 185 and the grades with 209 pupils establish new high records for the opening day of school in Amery.

Chet Johnson and Sons Drug Store in Amery will observe its 45th Anniversary on Friday, Sept. 2.

Free roses will be given to the first 100 entering the store after 9 a.m.

The business now employs three generations of the Johnson family.

Founder, Chet Johnson, is retired, but works part-time during the summer months.

His sons, Bruce and Dave, operate the business and Dave’s children, Barb, Beth and Peter work in the store part-time.

60 Years Ago August 29, 1957 Missing Man Found Through Law Officers Irving Wheeler, 46, left his Providence, R. I. home to enjoy a movie 24 years ago. Last Friday morning, he was united with his family for the first time since that memorable evening.

The reunion took place in the Polk County jail where Wheeler was lodged as a vagrant July 29, after two Town of Lincoln farmers brought him to Balsam Lake. He had lurked around the rural areas seeking food.

When apprehended, Wheeler told Undersheriff Jim Moore that his name was Merle Harmon of Armington, Ill. Questioning his actions, the Undersheriff sent his fingerprints into Washington D. C., and inquired through official channels seeking to determine whether the man was an escapee from a mental institution.

Suspecting that the name being used was not his, Undersheriff Moore contacted police at Armington.

“I’m Merle Harmon,” came the answer over the telephone shortly thereafter. I understand you have me in jail,” was the laconic statement that greeted the Undersheriff. The real Merle Harmon explained to the Undersheriff that he had lost his billfold about a year ago.

But, this still didn’t give any leads to the correct identity of the man. No response came from Washington so it was assumed that he wasn’t wanted any place.

However, the intriguing course of police work included listing the man’s name on a bulletin stating he had been fingerprinted. This was circulated throughout the state.

A sister, Helen Bigelow, of Providence was vacationing in the Wausau area and had stopped to check with a detective pertaining to her brother.

In his wanderings, Wheeler had been arrested twice for vagrancy in 1940 at Fond du Lac, and 1953 at Wausau. Each time his sister had been notified that he was traced through his fingerprints. Each time, the call came after he had been released.

But on this particular day, an alert Wausau detective had taken the name of the sister and the place where she was staying. Later that day, the bulletin came through stating that this vagrant had been picked

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Great Day for a Parade It was a perfect day for a parade during the 27th annual Fall Festival in September of 1975. This gentleman had a great view of the parade from where he was sitting.

up and fingerprinted.

The sister was notified and she immediately called Undersheriff James Moore.

“Does he have a birthmark on the left side,” was the question she asked during the conversation. He did.

On Friday, Helen Bigelow met her brother in the Sheriff’s office after 24 years. While he didn’t immediately recognize her, Wheeler did accept her as his sister within a few minutes of conversation.

The brother and sister are heading back home this week for a real family reunion in Providence, R. I.

And the Rains Came For the third time this year, residents of St. Croix Falls began mopping up Monday after a deluge of rain flooded basements, washed out driveways and otherwise damaged property.

Blamed on the rerouting of U.S. Highway 8 in that community, the flood all but wiped out efforts to stem the run-off of an earthen dam and sodding.

The latest community wide catastrophe came when some 6½ inches of rain fell in about four hours time Sunday evening.

The deluge caused guests to flee the Dallas Motel, leaving much of their personal belongings behind. Floodwaters completely inundated new automatic pin-set bowling alleys under the Dalles House Café and Bar. The impact of the rushing water caused many hardtop roads to completely wash out in the towns of Osceola and St. Croix Falls.

The heavy downpour completely washed out all the ski runs and filled the ravine at the bottom of the hill at Trollhaugen.

55 Years Ago August 30, 1962 Exploding Caps Cause Eye Injury Steven, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bieniasz, was rushed to Miller Hospital,

St. Paul, Sunday noon when he suffered an eye injury while detonating caps.

Using a wood block to explode the caps on the front steps of the family home, Steven dashed into the house with “something in his eye.”

He was taken to the Cornwall Clinic where it was determined that his iris had been punctured. After examination

by Dr. Thomas Edwards, Lake Wapogasset, he was taken to the Twin City Hospital.

After X-rays on Monday, it was reported that nothing was found in the eyeball.

Illegal Firecracker Kills Boy in Water One last puff of a “cherry bomb,” in an extended firecracker-throwing spree ended in death for a 13-year-old boy vacationing in northern Wisconsin.

Steve Pederson, 13, Minneapolis, died in a Hayward Hospital after an illegal “cherry bomb” firecracker had been exploded by him in the water on Lac Court Orielles, about 12 miles southeast of Hayward.

Pederson, who was staying with friends at the time of the accident suffered a crushed chest and died of “respiratory failure due to hemorrhaging of the lungs.”

At the formal inquiry held at the Sawyer County District Attorney’s office, it was decided by the coroner that no charges would be brought.

It was revealed at the inquest that the firecrackers were purchased by the father of the boy who threw the fatal explosive.

40 Years Ago August 25, 1977 Golf Course Watch The case of watchers watching the watchers, or overkill on the Amery Golf Course.

Monday night vandals inflicted damage to the ninth green at the Amery Golf Course and since that time a close watch has been maintained to prevent further mischief.

Don’t take my word for it, just look at the facts.

District Attorney Robert Rasmussen, whose home overlooks the golf course observed a car driving on the course Wednesday evening.

The slow pace of the car and the fact that the driver stopped periodically and doused the lights aroused his suspicions.

Rasmussen, who is the chief law enforcement officer in the county by virtue of his elected office, placed a call for assistance from an Amery gendarme.

Officer Dave Lindholm responded to the call and picked up the district attorney. The two took off to find out what shenanigans were being perpetrated on the golf course.

During their visual survey of the scene, they also observed a car parked along the town road at the south edge of the golf course.

As it turned out, there was a whole lot of watching going on, but no vandalism.

Al Reynolds had been at the clubhouse when someone reported unidentified persons walking on the golf course. He decided to check out the report and started driving on the course.

In the meantime, Brian Schutte became suspicious of the car driving on the course and sought assistance from Art Nelson, club manager.

They were parked on the town road at the south edge of the course.

It seems that a number of misguided persons have been observed on the golf course since the second clue for the Fall Festival Medallion contest was published on Tuesday in the Amery Free Press.

And apparently, the persons seen on the course were merely searching for the Medallion and its $75 reward.

Why do I say misguided?

As one of those few persons, who read all six clues, I decided that the Medallion has to be located at the drinking fountain in Soo Line Park.

That just goes to show how

New Format for Kiddie Parade Amery Jaycettes announced that the annual Fall Festival Kiddie Parade will have new categories this year.

1. Fantasyland – featuring storybook characters.

2. Frontierland – for cowboys, Indians and pioneers.

3. Tomorrowland – space and rockets.

4. Petland – bring you own pet.

5. Cartoonland – newspaper or television.

6. Televisionland – characters such as Sesame St. The Jaycettes said that the parade would line up on East Birch St. The parade will be held at 10 a.m. ending in Soo Line Park.

Enrollment Drops First week enrollment figures in the Amery School District show a drop of more than 30 students from the 1976 first week figures.

Total enrollment in the district according to preliminary figures is 1764, compared with a total of 1798 at the opening of the school last year.

Breakdown of the enrollment figures are Lien Elementary, 600; middle school, 574 and the high school, 590.

Last year’s figures showed 594 students in high school, with 1204 in the elementary and middle school combined.

Water, Sewer Rates Climb 50% in Amery Amery’s combined sewer and water utility received permission from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission to raise annual rates slightly more than $74,000.

Overall water rates will jump 55 percent while sewer rates will increase an average of 62 percent.

“Water service rates authorized here will result in an estimated net operating income of approximately $36,528, which provides a 5.5 percent return on the water utility net investment rate base of $664,150,” the order stated.

It called the return reasonable and just.

Since the last rate adjustment in 1974, gross plant investment has increased 72 percent, while operating expenses are up 44 percent, according to the commission.

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ATV: Space for safe ATV use is a growing problem, not just for Wisconsin hazards to government bodies considering on-road use. That’s nearly as many as in all of 2015 or all of 2016, a residents. response to the stepped up push at the Safety advocates have pushed back local level by off-highway enthusiasts. again this trend, but they are losing But this year, at least eight governmore fights than they win. ments — including cities and counties “This is an uphill battle,” acknowlin Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan and edged Rachel Weintraub, general Wisconsin and the state legislature of counsel of the Consumer Federation Utah — have approved the opening of of America, which has spearheaded roads. efforts to restrict use of off-highway Among them was the town of Grant vehicles on paved, dirt and gravel in Portage County southwest of roads.

Stevens Point, Wisconsin. In 2016, the The Specialty Vehicle Institute of town board voted to designate certain America trade group says it also sent rural roads as ATV routes after a publetters in the past couple of years lic hearing that drew about 100 people. opposing more than 60 measures in 23 In June, the board voted 2-1 to states. expand the route system. The safety Off-highway vehicles can reach federation had sent a letter to town of highway speeds but, with their Grant officials, urging them to oppose low-pressure tires and high center of the expansion. gravity, they are prone Town chairwomto tip over or go out of an Sharon Schwab control on roads. cast the lone “no” As of July 25, there vote. She said the had been eight fatalifederation’s conties in Wisconsin this cerns, along with year on roads involvmanufacturers’ ing off-road vehicles, recommendations according to state not to operate ATVs Department of Natural on roadways, influResources statistics. enced her decision.

Among the eight, five “We had a plethwere on roads officially ora of information designated as ATV/ about the safety UTV routes. In 2016, 14 concerns,” Schwab of the 22 fatal ATV or said. “The purpose UTV crashes occurred of town government on roadways, eight of is really to prothem on roads marked tect, in my view … as ATV/UTV routes. public health and In some of these safety and welfare. on-road crashes, the In my assessment, ATVs or UTVs rolled this proposal did over or lost control not pass the smell when drivers took a test.” curve or turn too fast, Schwab did credit according to DNR MARY MATTHIAS | WISCONSIN CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM the town with summaries. Drivers Yogi Antoniewicz along with his dog, Jaeger, enjoys riding on the designated roadway adding restrictions also were killed on routes in Langlade County in his utility terrain vehicle. But Antoniewicz worries about that enhance safety, roads after being hit by the safety of young drivers of off-road machines mixing with larger, heavier vehicles. including banning a car, another off-road Photo taken Aug. 3, 2017 in Langlade County, Wis. on-road ATV use vehicle or a deer or after dark, setting while crossing a U.S. a 10 mile-per-hour speed limit near position. highway while on an ATV route. dwellings, people and horses, and Yamaha, for example, states in its Roger Flaherty, president of the requiring everyone under 18 to wear ATV owner’s manuals: “Never opLandover ATV/UTV Inc. riding club a helmet. erate an ATV on any public street, in Vilas County, said he believes alcoThe federation knows of only two road or highway, even a dirt or gravel hol use and lack of helmets are bigger communities — Wellsville, New one.” But Yamaha, through a grant dangers than riding on the road. He York, and Fripp Island, South Caroprogram that provided more than said manufacturers’ cautions to use lina — that decided against opening the vehicles only off road are intended $350,000 last year for trail developroadways this year after getting the ment, maintenance and safety, gave a to “cover their liability.” warning letters. portion to riders clubs that also fight Alcohol was a factor in at least four Injuries more serious on roadways for opening public roads to off-highof the eight fatal on-road ATV or UTV Nearly 100,000 people are hurt annuway vehicles. crashes in 2017, with results pending ally in ATV crashes, according to fedYamaha did not respond to requests in the remaining four, DNR statiseral figures. Researchers have found for comment. tics show. None of the people killed that roadway injuries tend to be more Polaris, which bills itself as the in those eight on-road fatalities was serious than those on forest trails and wearing a helmet. Alcohol has a factor world leader in an industry that annually sells about 400,000 ATVs and other off-road locations. in 11 of the 14 on-road fatal crashes in A study published in July by the 480,000 ROVs, has also provided trail 2016; 12 of those 14 victims were not journal Pediatrics found a more than grants to a handful of rider clubs that wearing helmets.

10 percent decline in children’s ATV As FairWarning has reported, while have pushed for local governments to injuries in Pennsylvania in recent open public roadways. the Consumer Product Safety Comyears. But the researchers noted that mission regulates hazardous products the use of ATVs on paved roads, “esPolaris, based in Medina, Minnesoand the National Highway Traffic pecially among adolescents, increases ta, declined an interview request but, Safety Administration oversees trafthe mortality rate.” in a prepared statement, said, “Our fic safety, neither federal agency has Researchers tend to focus only on vehicles are designed for off-road use authority over where people operate ATV injuries because comprehensive and should not be operated on public off-highway vehicles, leaving the statistics are not available for ROVs. roads, unless they have been marked issue in state and local hands. At the However, as FairWarning reported for off-road (vehicle) use by local or same time, the safety commission has in 2015, hundreds of people have been state legislation.” warned that children under 16 should killed in ROV crashes.

The Consumer Federation of Amerinot drive adult-size ATVs and that the Sales of these vehicles have skyca’s Weintraub said Polaris’ reference vehicles should not be operated on rocketed since their introduction in to local or state legislation “entirely paved roads. the early 2000s as an alternative to muddies the water.”

Undercutting the industry’s official ATVs. Unlike ATVs, which the rider In the first half of 2017, the federaposition straddles like a motorcycle, ROVs are tion sent 28 letters highlighting the Safety advocates have unsuccessfulFROM PAGE ONE

ly urged the commission to expand its warning to include unpaved roads, a position that was bolstered by a 2016 University of Iowa study finding that 42 percent of ATV roadway deaths occur on unpaved surfaces.

“ATVs are designed for off-road use only and multiple factors make them at risk for loss of control on both paved and unpaved roads,” study co-author Charles A. Jennissen wrote in a letter to the commission.

The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, a manufacturers trade group, takes the position that “ATVs are designed, manufactured and sold for off-road use only.” But a FairWarning review found that leading manufacturers and dealers sometimes have supported groups or made statements that undercut the industry’s official

more Jeep-like in appearance, have bench seating for two or four riders and include safety features such as seat belts.

According to the Wisconsin DNR, the state has about 245,000 registered ATVs and about 44,000 UTVs. Yogi Antoniewicz enjoys riding his two-seater on the designated ATV/ UTV roads near his home in the town of Upham in Langlade County. His dog, Jaeger, often comes along. He supports expanding the on-road system to meet popular demand and to give drivers better access to off-road trails.

But Antoniewicz, who used to volunteer on an ATV road patrol, believes there is a lack of enforcement of existing laws. He has seen children as young as 10 on the roads, although state law requires ATV drivers to be at least 12 years old and UTV drivers to be at least 16 — and then only after receiving safety certification.

“The boating laws are enforced pretty well — the ATV laws should also be enforced,” he said.

This story was reported by FairWarning (www.fairwarning.org), a nonprofit news organization based in Pasadena, California, that focuses on public health, consumer and environmental issues. The nonprofit Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism (www.

WisconsinWatch.org) distributed the story and the Center’s Mary Matthias and Dee J. Hall contributed to it. WCIJ collaborates with Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television, other news media and the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All works created, published, posted or disseminated by the Center do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of UW-Madison or any of its affiliates.

WISCONSIN RULES FOR ATVS The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers the following guidance for off-road vehicle use on public roadways: •Operation on and around public roads is highly restricted and in most cases illegal •Do not assume that you can ride on or next to roads (ditches) the same way snowmobilers do. These general allowances do not exist for ATV operation.

•There is no residential access allowance that permits you to ride on a roadway from a dwelling to the nearest trail or route. You will need to haul your machine to the nearest legal access point.

•ATV and UTV operators who are at least 12 years old for an ATV — and at least 16 years old for a UTV — must complete a safety certification course to operate on public ATV/UTV trails and areas in Wisconsin. This requirement does not apply to people born on or before Jan. 1, 1988.

•You may operate on roadways in the following situations: For agricultural purposes•On an officially designated and signed ATV route •On roads not seasonally maintained for roadway use •While crossing roadways but only if done in the most direct manner possible.

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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; nursery available during worship.

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. Worship/Children’s Church.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. White Cross; 1 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Sunday, Sept. 10: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:15 a.m.

Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 8:30 a.m. Quilting.

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, Sept. 6: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW/Youth Group; 6:45 p.m.

Money Management Class.

Thursday, Sept. 7: 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Sept. 8: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, Sept. 9: 6 a.m. Food Set Up by Ruby’s Pantry volunteers; 8 a.m. Car Care; 9:30 a.m. Registration ends and Food Distribution begins.

Sunday, Sept. 10: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Trustee meeting; 11:15 a.m. Confirmation meeting.

Monday, Sept. 11: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens,

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 Wednesday, Sept. 6: 6 p.m. Confirmation Orientation at Deronda.

Sunday, Sept. 10: Rally Day; 9:30 a.m. Combined worship at Deronda.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 7 p.m. Church Councils at Trinity.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Aug. 27: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 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.

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FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 6: 6 p.m. Men in Mission.

Thursday, Sept. 7: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, Sept. 9: 8 a.m. Car Care.

Sunday, Sept. 10: Rally Day; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school, Choir.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Property; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC Clinic; 6:30 p.m. Worship/ Life & Long Range Planning..

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 6: 1 p.m. Evening Stars at Church; 7 p.m.

Confirmation Orientation meeting.

Saturday, Sept. 9: 9 a.m. Youth Sunday practice.

Sunday, Sept. 10: Rally Day; 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship (Youth led); 9 a.m. Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship (Youth led); 11 a.m. Chicken barbecue potluck; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 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 8:30 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. All ages SS does not meet during the summer but we will begin on Sept. 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (during the school year).

Wednesday: No Wednesday night activities until the fall (we begin Sept. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m).

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Sept. 6: 6 p.m. Confirmation Orientation at Deronda.

Thursday, Sept. 7: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, Sept. 10: Rally Day; 9:30 a.m. Combined worship at Deronda.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 7 p.m. Church Councils at Trinity.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, 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, Sept. 6: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 5:30 p.m.

Middle and High School Mighty Mighty.

Thursday, Sept. 7: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Sept. 10: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 1 p.m. Quilting; 7 p.m. Swedish club.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 6: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 7:15 p.m. Choir practice.

Sunday, Sept. 10: 8:30 a.m. Lay Ministers; 9:30 a.m.

Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; Grandparents Day Dinner.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 7 p.m. Parish Planning.

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 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org KANABEC COUNTY 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.

PINE CITY Special events: Wednesday, Sept. 6: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, Catechist meeting 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 10: Donut Sunday; Monday, Sept. 11: Ladies Lunch 12 p.m. at Village Pizzeria.

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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Sept. 7: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sept. 7-8-9: LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther.

Sunday, Sept. 10: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation at St. Paul’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesay, Sept. 6: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Sept. 7-8-9: LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther.

Sunday, Sept. 10: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 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 Wednesday, Sept. 6: 6 p.m. Confirmation Orientation at Deronda.

Sunday, Sept. 10: Rally Day; 9:30 a.m. Combined Worship at Deronda.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 7 p.m. Church Councils at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Sept. 6: 6 p.m. CREW; 7:15 p.m. Worship Team 2 practice.

Thursday, Sept. 7: 9:30 a.m. Mission Stichers.

Saturday, Sept. 9: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast.

Sunday, Sept. 10: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 2; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Tuesday, Sept. 12: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:30 p.m.

Leadership Team meeting.

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 Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship.

Communion will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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.

Former gravedigger alleges co-workers were drunk, stoned

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former southern Wisconsin gravedigger was fired after he tried to blow the whistle on drunken, stoned co-workers who dug sloppy graves and smashed casket boxes with a backhoe, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.

Reymond Blazys started working at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona and Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia in 2015, the lawsuit said. Blazys said multiple co-workers were often drunk and high on marijuana and would dig sloppy, shallow graves.

Later that year he saw his co-workers use a backhoe on several occasions to pound grave boxes — concrete boxes that hold caskets — into graves that were too shallow in an effort to push them deeper underground, the lawsuit alleged.

One worker at Glenview broke open both the grave box and the casket inside, exposing the corpse and prompting the backhoe operator to quip, “I won’t do that drunk anymore,” according to the lawsuit.

The grave hadn’t been fully drained and water penetrated the casket, submerging the corpse. The operator noted the dead man had been in the Navy and remarked, “Well, he’s in the water now.”

In 2016, another backhoe operator at Glenview was digging a new grave between two occupied graves while drunk and broke a drainage tile, causing the new grave to flood, according to the lawsuit. The operator also broke open the grave box in one of the adjacent graves.

The lawsuit doesn’t name any of the workers.

Blazys complained about the workers in 2016 to the company that owns the cemeteries, Pennsylvania-based StoneMor Partners L.P. The company flew three company officials to Roselawn to speak with him that October. Blazys told them that his co-workers’ behavior made him feel uncomfortable and unsafe, according to the lawsuit. He was subsequently fired.

Blazys argued in the filing that the workers’ conduct amounts to desecration. Wisconsin has expressed a clear public policy that grave desecration should be reported. He noted a state law requires people to report disturbances of burial sites to the state historical society.

The lawsuit demands StoneMor reinstate him with back wages and reimburse him for his legal costs.

StoneMor spokesman David Shane said in an email to The Associated Press that Blazys’ allegations are false and lack merit. He promised that the company would defend the matter “vigorously” in court.

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Pastor Carmen D. Peterson Pastor Carmen Dennis Peterson, age 83 of Woodville, retired Zion Lutheran Clergy, died peacefully Friday September 1st, 2017 at the Parkview Community Campus in Woodville. Pastor Carmen was born June 14, 1934 in Williston, ND, the son of Carsten Peterson and Clara Solfest Peterson. He was raised in Williston graduating from Williston High School. He later graduated from Concordia College- Moorhead in 1956 with a BA degree in English and Philosophy.

During this time (1959), he loved teaching English, for one year in the public school in Crosby, ND. Following his desire to follow Jesus, he graduated from Luther Seminary in St Paul, MN in 1961, and later received his Masters in Biblical Studies in 1970 from Union Seminary in Richmond, VA. He was united in marriage to his best friend, soul mate, and greatest supporter, Virginia C Schumann, in 1960 in Cokato, MN. This union would be further blessed with two children, David and Cathy.

Pastor Carmen devoted his entire life to bringing the Lord to others. It wasn’t work, it was simply a way of life. As a Lutheran Pastor his parishes included: Our Saviors- Great Falls, MT, Malta Lutheran Parishes including Malta, MT, Dodson, MT, Loring, MT and Whitewater, MT. Following his Masters Degree, he served Immanuel Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Atwater, MN 1970-1976, Faith Lutheran Church Marshfield, WI 1976-1989, Zion Lutheran Church Woodville, WI 1989 to retirement in 1999.

Following “retirement”, he served as an interim

pastor at several Wisconsin churches until 2015, Spring Valley, Amery, Hammond, and Glenwood City to name a few.

He resided in Woodville at Park Place Assisted Living and Parkview Nursing Home until his death.

Carmen’s interests included his ministry, which he loved very much. He thoroughly enjoyed a good conversation about theology and faiths of all kinds.

Although a Lutheran Pastor by ordination, he was ecumenical by every means, not only by what he said but how he lived his life. Earlier in life, he enjoyed acting and live theater performances. This was a great part of his joy in life in each community he served.

He served on many committees including Library boards and community education. He loved to read as he always had a book in his hand. Many would also appreciate his ability to sing, and sing loud, every song in the hymnal!

Pastor Carmen is preceded in death by his parents Carsten Peterson and Clara Solfest Peterson, two brothers; Bob Peterson of Bismarck, ND and Duane Peterson of Milwaukee, WI. Survivors include his wife Virginia Peterson; his brother Gerald Peterson of Rapid City, SD; his children, David Peterson and wife Lorie Fischer Peterson of LaCrosse, WI; his daughter, Cathy Nyseth of Woodville, WI; his grandchildren, Abby Nyseth, Matt Nyseth, Al and Andrea Peterson of Rochester, MN, Vic Peterson of LaCrosse, WI; and 2 great grandsons Rome Roby and Adrian Roby.

Funeral service for Pastor Carmen Peterson will be 11AM Thursday September 7th at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville. Visitation will on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm at Zion Lutheran Church as well as one hour prior to the service at church Thursday. Memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran or Parkview Community Campus.

Funeral services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin.

Wisconsin sends help to Texas after Hurricane Harvey MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Volunteers from Wisconsin are providing help as the nation’s fourth-largest city deals with a paralyzing storm that has parked itself over the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Harvey was downgraded to a tropical storm Monday by the National Hurricane Center, but it continues to drench Houston and the surrounding area, Wisconsin Public Radio reported .

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said the state has offered to help in any way.

“We’ve offered to reach out to see whatever assistance they need, whether it’s in helping even with temporary or long-term placement for individuals who might be displaced or even just sending

equipment, whether it be from the National Guard or through mutual aid agreements from some of our emergency responders,” Walker said.

Kyle Kriegl, the executive director of the American Red Cross’s Northwest Wisconsin Chapter, said over 50 volunteers from Wisconsin are being sent to help with relief efforts in Texas.

“This is similar to a Katrina where we had so many volunteers go down and help,” he said. “This will be going on for weeks, months, maybe even years.”

The volunteers will help with sheltering and feeding people who have been evacuated from flooded areas, Kriegl said.

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“Blood collection has been completely suspended in Houston,” she said. “A lot of their donor centers had to close. The blood drives had to be canceled just for logistic reasons in some instances because staff cannot get to the blood donation centers or community blood drives.”

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Christian Women’s Connection will host luncheon September 18 Women of all ages are invited to River Valley Christian Women’s Connection Royal Dining Luncheon. The Special Feature will be a presentation on Eating Healthy by Luminaries Retreat, St. Croix Falls.

The $12 luncheon, payable at the door, is at 11:30 AM Monday, September 18 at Luther Point Bible Camp, 11525 Luther Point Road, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

Wear casual clothes and good walking shoes at this destination so you can look around.

Luncheon speaker Judy Vader’s topic is “Daughter of the King – in Spite of it All”. Michelle Czgan on guitar will provide music.

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tell and invite a friend before you make a reservation. Carpool if you can. Reservations and cancellations are necessary. Please call or text Diane, 651-808-8579 or call Shirley, 715-755-2656 to make reservations no later than Monday noon, September 11.

First timers are welcome and expected.

This is not a “club”, but a gathering of women, so come as often as you’d like. The once-amonth luncheons move to different sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin, so be sure to look for the article in this paper.

For specific questions or considerations, Barb can be reached prior to the luncheon at 651-4656635.

Wisconsin portable generator plant responds to Harvey WHITEWATER, Wis. (AP) — Employees at a portable generator distribution center in southern Wisconsin are putting in overtime to keep up with demands caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Generac Power Systems spokesman Art Aiello told The Janesville Gazette the company went into “hurricane-preparedness mode” last week.

Company officials monitor storms so they can be ready to contact retailers in affected areas to assess demand.

The company’s main distribution center in Whitewater has increased shipments of portable generators to Texas in anticipation of increased demand after waters recede. The portable generators can be filled with gasoline and used immediately.

The company also has sent six service technicians to Texas to repair units — even if a unit isn’t the Generac brand, Aiello said. The company offers its repair services for free in disaster zones, but generator dealers and retailers may charge.

The company also anticipates increased demand for home standby generators, which run on natural gas or liquid propane. Those models are installed next to a house and can help homeowners avoid losing electricity during flooding.

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The family of Evelyn E. Waidelich would like to send a sincere thank you to all our friends, relatives and community for your thoughts and prayers during our time of grief, in losing our mom Evelyn. Thank you for your cards, flowers, food, memorials, visits and hugs during this time.

Thank you to Joel Peterson for presiding over Evelyn’s service. Thanks to the Deer Park ladies who helped serve lunch after the funeral. And thank you to Williamson-White Funeral Home for their compassion and help in arranging Evelyn’s services.

Thank you and bless you all.

Sharonne and Gary Tulgren Julie Walsh Jesse and Lynnette Waidelich Jody and Jim Faschingbauer Jennifer and Kevin Luke

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PLAN COMMISSION Notice of Hearing

September 14, 2017 The Village of Clayton Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at the Village Municipal Building at 133 Clayton Avenue East, Clayton, Wisconsin. The applicant or a representative must appear at that time.

Written evidence, testimony, or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Village Office.

Damon McCarty requests a rezone from highway business/commercial to R-1. The address of the property is 107 US Highway 63, Clayton, WI 54004.

A public hearing will be held to discuss proposed changes to chapter 510 (Zoning) in the village code.

Copies of the proposed changes will be made available as requested before the meeting.

Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator

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DENTAL ARTS, S.C. Family Dentistry Members American Dental Association

To be held Sept. 11, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the District Office located at 777 South Shore Drive.

AGENDA 1. Monthly officers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board.

Paul Elbing, Secretary WNAXLP

Public Notice Town of Clear Lake Plan Commission The next public meeting of the Plan Commission will be held at the Town Garage on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:00 PM. AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order.

2. Approve last meeting’s minutes.

3. Review single subdivision request policy.

4. Review Exhibit B of our Subdivision Ordinance.

5. Review membership.

6. Comprehensive Plan review.

7. Set future meeting date and agenda.

8. Adjourn.

Chairman Lawrence Thelen

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REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: Building Inspector process 8. New Business: Review insurance; Revised Commercial Building ordinance 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk

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Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting Notice THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Amery High School Media Center Agenda: I. Call to order II. Approval of 2016 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 one position XIV. Adjournment

Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District Special Meeting

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 Time: Immediately following Annual Meeting Place: Amery High School Media Center Agenda: I. Call to order II. Election of officers for 2017/2018 III. Adjourn Steve Schieffer, Chairperson

Potential Budget 2017-18 Amery Lakes District Fisheries $10,600.00 Plant management/AIS 3,000.00 Clean Boats/Clean Waters monitoring 2,500.00 Water Quality Supplies 500.00 Public Education 3,750.00 Dock Mainenance 500.00 Toilets at Landings 1,200.00 WAL/Polk County Lakes Assoc. Dues 600.00 Insurance 900.00 Misc. expenses 500.00 Commissioner salaries 1,200.00 New NT Boat Landing 10,000.00 Total

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

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

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

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Case No. 2017 CV 131 Case Code: 30405 Troy Riley and Tina Riley 771 Baker Street Amery, WI 54001 Plaintiffs, v.

Apple River Associates, a partnership c/o Earl Alden 2414 West University Driver 125b Mckinney, TX 75071 and All Unborn and Unknown Persons Generally No known address Defendants.

ORDER ON AMENDED PETITION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Based on the petition for the service by publication, the Court finds that it is not possible with reasonable diligence to serve the defendants “All Unborn and Unknown Persons Generally” personally or through substituted service.

Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED: Service in this action may be made by publication in the Amery Free Press as a class 3 notice under Wis. Stat. Chapter 985.

Dated this 8th day of August 2017.

BY THE COURT: Electronicaly signed by Daniel J. Tolan Circuit Court Judge

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17PR53

(Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5)

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Felice J. Leadholm Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth February 5, 1924, and date of death July 12, 2017, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 632 Pondhurst Drive, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 24, 2017.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar August 11, 2017 Attorney Daniel T. Hardy Axley Brynelson, LLP P.O. Box 1767 Madison, WI 53701 608-283-6706 Bar Number 1015651 (Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5)

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Wisconsin receives $66.4 million in federal highway funding, historically high amount The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has received $66.4 million in redistribution funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The redistribution dollars announced by FHWA represent federal transportation improvement funds that were allocated, but not used by other state DOTs. The funds are not tied to any specific project and will greatly assist the Department in it’s efforts to improve the safety and quality of the roadways in Wisconsin.

Based on FHWA records, the $66.4 million is the highest amount ever received by Wisconsin. The previous highest amount received by WisDOT was $39, 472,925 received back in Federal FY 2014. “We could not be more pleased with this historic amount of funding that is being received,” stated WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross. “ I would like to thank the people at FHWA and the hard work that the team here at WisDOT have put in working together to arrive at this record level of funding.”

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Town of Garfield HEARING NOTICE The Town of Garfield will hold a hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at 7 p.m. for vacating a portion of Prospect Avenue right-of-way on Lake Wapogasset.

The public way to be discontinued is described as follows: Located in part of Government Lot 2 of Section 26, T33N, R17W, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin; being part of Prospect Avenue as platted on the plat of Wapogasset Beach.

Sue Knutson, Town Clerk

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #17742-71.

The Public Auction will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 12:01am CDT and end on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

30 VACANT LOTS FOR SALE LOCATED IN: OSCEOLA AND DRESSER DEVELOPMENTS

(Bidders are not responsible for paying any unpaid taxes) Preview information and property listings can be viewed at www.co.polk.wi.us/Tax Delinquent Real Estate. www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

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

Dated August 23, 2017. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

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6 oil pipeline protesters arrested in northwestern Wisconsin SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have arrested six protesters at an Enbridge Energy pipeline construction site near Superior in northwestern Wisconsin.

Tuesday’s arrests were the first at the site, where Enbridge is building a replacement for its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline from Alberta across North Dakota and Minnesota to Superior. Nobody was arrested in two protests there last week.

Enbridge says the protest interrupted construction, and it can’t continue to tolerate

trespassing, vandalism or unlawful actions that put people or the environment at risk.

The six protesters face charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct.

Three are from Cloquet, Minnesota; the others are from Michigan, South Dakota, and Saskatchewan.

Environmental and tribal groups oppose the project. Honor the Earth says more protests are planned this weekend at Enbridge sites in Wisconsin and Michigan.

NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT

NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY PROJECT PROJECT:

Bid Package #01 Polk County Highway Facility Balsam Lake, WI

PROJECT: Bid Package #01 BID DEADLINE: Tuesday September 12, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M. Polk County Highway Facility BID TO: Market Johnson, Inc. c/o Polk County Balsam Lake,& WI 100 Polk County Plaza Balsam Lake, WI 54810 BID DEADLINE: Tuesday September 12, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M. Fax # 715-485-9119 Email: DANA.FREY@CO.POLK.WI.US BID TO: Market & Johnson, Inc. c/o Polk County 100 Polk County Balsam Lake, WIof54810 Sealed bids for the abovePlaza project will be received, on behalf the Owner, by the Construction Manager Market & Johnson, Inc., at the above location, until the Bid Deadline. All bids must be submitted on the bid form supplied Fax # 715-485-9119 and in accordance to the Work Categories outlined in the specifications. Facsimile, hand delivered and emailed Email: DANA.FREY@CO.POLK.WI.US bids will be accepted.

Sealed bids forpublically. the above project will be received, on behalf of the Owner, by the Bids will be opened Construction Manager Market & Johnson, Inc., at the above location, until the Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the documents prepared by Barrientos Design and Consulting, Inc. 205 Bid Deadline. bids must beandsubmitted on2017. the bid form supplied and in acW Highland Ave #303,All Milwaukee, WI 53203 dated August 15, cordance theconsists WorkofCategories in the62,500 specifi cations.

Facsimile, In general theto project Construction of aoutlined new approximately square foot highway facility. The hand building will have footing and foundations, Pre-cast concrete walls, steel roof system, interior masonry delivered andconcrete emailed bids will be accepted. and drywall walls. The building will house all highway operations to include vehicle repair, vehicle storage, parts storage, general and crew areas.

Bids will be offices opened publically.

The Owner is considered a tax-exempt therefore WI.with Stat. 77.54(9m) will be utilized prepared on this project.by BarriBids shall be submitted inentity, accordance the documents A pre-bid meeting will be held at The Polk County in the West Conference on August 29, WI entos Design and Consulting, Inc.Government 205 WCenter Highland Ave #303,Room Milwaukee, 2017 at 2:00 pm followed by a Local Contractors pre-bid meeting at 3:00 pm.

53203 and dated August 15, 2017.

Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Market & Johnson’s Office, Builders Exchanges in In general theDuluth, project consists of Rochester, Construction of MN; a new approximately 62,500 Albert Lee, Austin, Mankato, Minneapolis, and St. Cloud, the Builders Exchanges in Altoona (Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area), Appleton,Th Fond Lac, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Sheyboygan, footing and Wausau,and WI; founsquare foot highway facility. e du building will have concrete CMD (f/k/a Reed Construction Data), and Bid+ Network in Madison, WI. dations, Pre-cast concrete walls, steel roof system, interior masonry and drywall Electronic bid documents can be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. walls.

Th e building will house all highway operations to include vehicle repair, Email will be sent with link to access the plans. vehicle storage, parts storage, general offices and crew areas.

No bid security will be required unless noted specifically under Work Category.

Th Owner is considered a tax-exempt therefore WI. reserves Stat. 77.54(9m) will TheeOwner or Construction Manager may contract with theentity, successful bidder. The Owner the right to reject any or all on bids,this to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which the Owner may determine to be be utilized project. in its best interest.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at The Polk County Government Center in the No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after opening of the proposals without consent of the West Owner.Conference Room on August 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm followed by a Local Contractors pre-bid meeting at 3:00 pm.

Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Market & Johnson’s Office, Builders Exchanges in Albert Lee, Austin, Duluth, Mankato, Minneapolis, Rochester, and St. Cloud, MN; the Builders Exchanges in Altoona (Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area), Appleton, Fond du Lac, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Sheyboygan, and Wausau, WI; CMD (f/k/a Reed Construction Data), and Bid+ Network in Madison, WI. Electronic bid documents can be obtained by contacting Market & Johnson at 651-340-6146 or 715-834-1213. Email will be sent with link to access the plans.

No bid security will be required unless noted specifically under Work Category.

The Owner or Construction Manager may contract with the successful bidder.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which the Owner may determine to be in its best interest.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after opening of the proposals without consent of the Owner.

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FoodShare Benefit Amounts Changing for Most Recipients The federal government announced the 2018 monthly income limits, deductions, and credits used to determine eligibility and monthly allotments for FoodShare benefits, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This year, most FoodShare members will see a change in their benefit amounts. Changes in benefits are effective October 1, 2017.

Additional information regarding the changes includes the following: •The monthly allotments are decreasing.

The minimum monthly allotment is decreasing to $15 ($1 decrease) for households of one or two people. The maximum allotments are decreasing for all households.

Allotments are based on household size and net income.

•The standard deduction is increasing slightly for all members.

•The rent and shelter deduction is increasing to $535 ($18 increase).

•The limited utility credit is increasing to $338 ($31 increase).

•The heating standard utility allowance is decreasing to $448 ($9 decrease). Additional

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utility credit information is available in the Standard Utility Credit Information Fact Sheet, P-00654.

A letter titled “About Your Benefits” with the new benefit amounts will be mailed to FoodShare members beginning September 5, 2017. An informational insert explaining the changes in benefit amounts will be included with the mailed letters. FoodShare members who access their letters online instead of by regular mail, can log in to their MyACCESS

account to view their letters. FoodShare members who will not see a change in their benefits will not get a letter.

Members can always request a fair hearing if they disagree with a decision made about their benefits however, changes to monthly benefit amounts, standard income deductions, or utility credits due to federal changes cannot be overturned in a fair hearing.

These changes do not affect Wisconsin’s Medicaid programs.

Notice of Budget Hearing

(Section 65.90(4)) Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Amery that the budget hearing will be held at the Amery Intermediate School, on the 18th day of September, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. o’clock. The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District’s office .

Dated this 1st day of September, 2017.

Dale Johnson, District Clerk

Notice for Annual District Meeting

(Section 120.08(1)) Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Amery, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the Board Room at Amery Intermediate School, on the 18th day of September, 2017, at 6:40 p.m. o’clock.

Dale Johnson, District Clerk

New income guidelines for Wisconsin’s Foodshare/SNAP program will go into effect October 1, 2017.

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In this day and age with the focus on a healthy lifestyle, scientific studies confirm that the need for a good night’s sleep is very important. This year Slumberland Furniture and Tempurpedic are teaming together to promote healthier and better sleep.

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Adjustable bases are also becoming an important part of healthy sleeping. An adjustable base for your mattress can help alleviate back pain, give relief from acid reflex and heartburn, improve breathing for maximum lung expansion, reduce snoring, help with insomnia, arthritis, restless leg syndrome and minor aches and pains.

Slumberland has 5 different adjustable bases on their floor for you to choose from.

Don’t forget about the Slumberland Clearance Center in downtown Amery.

They carry a line of Ashley Furniture and also have closeouts, one of a kind and slightly damaged furniture.

The stores offer convenient shopping hours, with Slumberland open Monday-Friday 9 am-8 pm, Saturday 9 am-5 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm. The Slumberland Clearance Center is open Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-5 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm.

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Local fundraiser yields more than $4k for Alzheimer’s research Amery Memory Care’s team the ‘AMC Forget-Me-Nots,’ hosted a Viva Las Vegas Fundraiser on 8/31 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and just like a good hand of poker, they had a full house!

The night included a fully packed Silent Auction, with a variety of items, baskets and gift cards from the local area.

“We have been unbelievably blessed with continued support from our community and we are so grateful for the many donations received for our Silent Auction,” said AMC’s Amber Harris.

All visitors were welcomed to a delicious pasta buffet prepared by the kitchen staff at Amery Memory Care, including chocolate dipped strawberries. The entertainment for the evening was provided by The Elvis Show featuring Joe Sir. He had the crowd of young and old “All Shook Up” in no

time, with dancing, singing, and reminiscing past memories. The evening concluded with a Play-2-Win Game for a chance to win a $100 Lottery Ticket Assortment or a Handmade Log Picnic Table from Travis Beauvais Woodworking.

Harris reports the event was a HUGE success with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association in their fight to End Alzheimer’s. The totals for the evening reached $4,038, putting the AMC Forget-Me-Not’s current fundraising total at $5,286 and climbing.

“We aren’t going to let up on our efforts, and will continue to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, in honor and memory of our dear residents. Please consider joining us in our efforts at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Amery Memory Care on Saturday, September 23,” said Harris.

Registration is at 9am and the Ceremony, featuring our Honorary Chair, Mitzi Anderson, at 10am with

A full house of visitors was entertained by Elvis impersonator Joe Sir. during the Vegas-themed fundraiser.

the walk to follow. Holy Donuts will be there from 9-Noon, with a special purple donut in honor of Alzheimer’s, and donating a majority of proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association.

“We are so excited to join together

with our community to show our love and support to all those affected by this horrible disease. “

One killed in Barron train collision Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a train vs. car collision that claimed the life of a Barron woman on Saturday.

According to information released by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 10:43 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a Canadian National train and a

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passenger sedan at the N. Mill St. crossing in Barron.

The driver of the sedan, Asli Abdi Hayir was pronounced dead at the scene. A male passenger in the sedan was transported by ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron and later flown by helicopter to Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time and no additional patients were

involved.

Response agencies included the Barron Police Dept, Barron/Maple Grove Fire Dept, Barron County Sheriff’s Dept, Barron County Medical Examiner’s Office, Gold Cross ambulance, Lakeview Medical Center ambulance, and CN Railroad.

The crash remains under investigation by the Barron Police Department.

Clear Lake holds first annual Eco Fair Despite the rainy weather and a move indoors, the first annual Clear Lake Eco Fair was a success, thanks to many exhibiters and the support of local residents.

“Many new relationships were built and we plan to build on this momentum into 2018 to provide education to our community stemming from the legacy of Earth Day Founder, Gaylord Nelson,” said Cindy Hatella, event organizer.

There were speakers on a variety of topics. John Ketzner of Windwalker K-9 Consulting demonstrated the basics of dog obedience. He brought a four month old puppy and a nine year old dog to show the differences based on age.

Toni Bernhardt educated about the declining number of purple martins. She shared many ways we can positively impact the purple martin population through awareness, establishing and monitoring a colony, and educating others on this important bird.

Trout Unlimited, Kiap-Tu-Wish Chapter, was back for a second appearance following the Clear Lake Earth Day Celebration on April 22 of this year, sharing about the work they do and also gave basic lessons on fly casting.

Sylvia Burgos Toftness, owner at Bull Brook Keep in Clear Lake, educated the public on the benefits of 100 percent grass-fed beef. She also shared samples of some amazing pear focaccia bread that you can make at home. Sylvia will be offering bread classes this fall. Find her on Facebook.

Ducks Unlimited exhibited and shared information about the work the St Croix Central Chapter is doing and also had a silent auction and raffle.

Perry Anderson, Primitive Longbow Bowyer, and Perry Palin, Fly Rod Maker, each demonstrated their craft.

Wood burning artist Cole McCardle of 42.Orange Woodworks had a great display and was selling his work.

Check out his work on Facebook and Instagram.

Bobbi Kearney shared her jewelry art and offered free face painting for the kids. Bobbi has a shop in the Clear Lake Area Community Center!

Christine LaFond, Clear Lake Librarian, and Wendy Koenig, Service Unit Manager for the Clear Lake/ Clayton Girl Scout chapter, helped attendees learn about Gaylord Nelson and his environmental legacy through tours of the Gaylord Nelson room in the museum and a scavenger hunt for

the kids.

Farmer-to-Farmer served coffee and educated attendees about the work they do as a non-profit. They are making a difference by helping women coffee growers and providing scholarships to young people in Guatemala and Honduras.

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next Eco Fair and creating a sustainable event for Clear Lake and the surrounding region, please call Cindy “Reed” Hatella at 715-225-9320 or Melanie Lombardo at 651-271-0352 with interest, questions, or suggestions.

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Senior Captain Ryan VanBlaricom (#8) gets into position to block the pass. Sophomore Nick Erickson (#10) provides back up.

Amery soccer nearly flawless against B-W

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery Warriors worked like a well oiled machine on August 29 when the boys’ soccer team shut out Baldwin-Woodville, 7-0.

“Team was clicking on all cylinders tonight,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis.

Starting with three goals in the first 15 minutes, the Warriors closed the first half with another goal with

2 minutes remaining for a 4-0 lead at intermission. Amery continued to roll in the second half, scoring at the 75th, 80th and 85th minute marks.

“The team was making much better decisions with the ball under constant pressure from Baldwin,” Karis said.

“Ball movement was quick for the most part, but there are still areas where we could improve our attacking shape.”

Dylan Eiynck scored two goals for the Warriors while Noah Rademaker, Galen Coy, Luis Rapalo, Alexis Castorena

Gonsalez and Kenny Lepak each tallied one goal.

“I am very impressed with the level of play by junior attacking midfielder, Dylan Eiynck,” Karis said. “I have never seen a player so quick who can cut and change directions like he can.

He is a playmaker and very difficult for defenses to cover.”

Gonsalez and Coy each added a pair of assists and Rapalo, Eiynck and Ryan Van Baricom contributed one assist each.

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“The boys have trained very hard on this team, and it is obvious that they play for each other,” Karis said. “They are very dynamic and fun to watch.

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Prescott slips by Amery Football

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Amery’s football team suffered its second loss of the season on Friday in the form of an 0-6 contest at Prescott.

The Warriors (1-2) held the edge in the passing department where they completed seven passes for 94 yards.

However, Prescott did more than enough damage on the ground to make up the difference, outrushing Amery 223 yards to 31.

Amery’s Brett Forrest and Camden Smith shared the passing duties.

Forrest completed 4 of 10 attempts for 73 yards and an interception. Smith connected on 3 of 9 attempts for 21 yards and an interception. James Baillargeon hauled in two passes for 58 yards to lead a group of five receivers.

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ing game with 10 attempts for 40 yards.

Defensively, the Warriors tallied three tackles for losses - one each by Conner Engebretson, Bennett Hellie and Dalton Johnson. Forrest forced one fumble. Grady Martin racked up eight tackles, followed by Johnson, with six.

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“Swanson took on one of Barron’s team captains, who almost doubles Swanson in size, and took him out of the play,” said James Baillargeon.

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Amery’s boys’ soccer team finished off the month with a 3-1 win over New Richmond on Aug. 31.

“We started strong, moving the ball well with good attacking play,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis.

The first goal came on a short through ball from Dylan Eiynck to Galen Coy, who beat the goalkeeper with a hard shot to the far post side in the 11th minute.

Tommy Oman added a goal on a second chance ball on a corner kick seven minutes later, and the final Amery goal came in the 34th minute on a direct kick by Coy, set up by Luis Rapalo’s distraction run.

Facing a 3-0 Amery lead at halftime, New Richmond mounted repeated attacks in the second half that were turned away by a solid Warrior defense.

“We did not do a very good job with ball possession in the second half with too much long ball that New Richmond’s back four collected to start their possession,” Karis said. “The team, however, did a great job of swarming to the ball all over the field to disrupt their attack just enough to prevent them from having good shots on goal.”

New Richmond finally broke through the Amery defense with 10 minutes to play stop the shutout. Amery outshot New Richmond, 15-2, and had 4 corner kicks, compared to seven by the Tigers.

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This week’s sports Amery Cross Country 9-12 @ UW Barron Invite

Amery Football 9-8 vs. Ellsworth

Amery Golf 9-6 MBC @ Prescott 9-12 MBC @ Amery

Amery Soccer 9-5 vs. Somerset 9-7 vs. Unity 9-9 Triangular @ Rice Lake 9-11 vs. Osceola

Amery Tennis 9-5 @ Osceola 9-7 @ Baldwin-Woodville 9-9 @ Baldwin Invite 9-12 vs. Bloomer

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Mikayla Peterson hitting an overhead with her partner, Olivia Peterson. The duo won at No. 3 doubles.

Tennis team dominates Barron

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery girls’ tennis team picked up a strong 6-1 non-conference victory over Barron on Aug. 29. Of the six winning matches, four ended in dominant sweeps while two went three sets.

At No. 2 singles, Deanna Meyer blasted Lainey Zurn, 6-2, 6-0. Drew Meyer added a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Grace Bever in the No. 3 singles match. And Autumn Rivard managed a shutout victory over Paige Knutson at No. 4 singles.

Olivia Peterson and Mikayla Peterson added a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 3 doubles against Iris Shipley and Alyssa Peterson.

The No. 1 and No. 2 doubles matches both went three sets, with Amery winning 29 games and losing 25 between the two matches.

Olivia Braaten and Allison Oman topped Lexi Brunkow and Lyndsey Mickelson, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, in the No. 1 match.

At No 2 doubles, Essie Whitehead and Grace Springett edged Jada Brunkow and Phoebe Jerome 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Drew Meyer returning a serve.

Clayton Football 9-9 @ Lincoln

Clayton Volleyball 9-5 vs. Cameron 9-7 @ Clear Lake 9-12 vs. Turtle Lake

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Clear Lake Volleyball 9-5 @ Turtle Lake 9-7 vs. Clayton 9-9 @ Cadott Invite 9-12 @ Shell Lake

Lorsung fifth at 13-team invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Tac Two wins Men’s League Championship Congratulations to the Tac Two Softball team for winning the 2017 men’s league championship!

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Amery’s girls golf team shot a combined score of 202 on the front nine at the recent Baldwin-Woodville Invite, led by a second-place individual Middle Border Conference score of 46 by Annie Lorsung.

The 13-team invite was an 18-hole competition, where the Warriors finished in 409 strokes. Individually, Lorsung contributed a 91-stroke effort for fifth place overall.

Carli Vincent shot a 48 on the front nine and finished with 18-hole score of 102. Morgan Brotzel added a 53-stroke front nine and replicated that on the back nine. Ali Hoyer shot 55s on both the front and back 9s. Grace Belz led off with a 59-stroke front nine and improved by a stroke on the back 9 for an 18-hole score of 117.

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Hannah VanSomeren sets the ball for Ashley VanSomeren.

Ashley VanSomeren serving

Ashely VanSomeren and Hannah VanSomeren waiting for serve

Amery earns comeback win in Glenwood City

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On Aug. 28, the Amery Warriors volleyball team traveled to Glenwood City and came back from a 21-25 first set loss

to win the next three 25-11, 25-18 and 25-18 in its first road contest of the year.

“Ashley VanSomeren had some significant 10+ serving runs that contributed to control of the game,” Amery Head

Coach Lisa Markee said of her team’s top server in the game, who finished with seven aces.

Abby and Ella Schmidt each tallied four aces, followed by Madelyn Granica with three.

Madelyn Granica continued

her offensive prowess at the net, picking up a team high 13 kills while Abby Schmidt added eight. Alyssa Koehler finished with five kills and Ashley VanSomeren notched four.

Hannah VanSomeren took the lead in the assist category with 15, followed by Drew Granica with 12.

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Amery’s girls golf team continued to improve when it made a recent trip to New Richmond and shot a season-low score of 204. The effort earned the Warriors a second-place finish, while team leader Annie Lorsung grabbed second place in the individual standings with a score of 46.

“With each match this year we have continued to play better and better with more consistency from all,” said Amery Coach Darcy Lorsung. “We topped Ellsworth and Colfax who will be our main competitors in the Regional Tournament at Pheasant Hills. It would be really nice to put more distance between us and them in the next few weeks. We need Annie to step up her game one more level for us to be really good.”

Backing up Annie Lorsung, with a score of 50, was Carli Vincent. Morgan Brotzel shot a 53, Ali Hoyer, a 55, and Grace Belz, a 62.

Team Scores New Richmond 190, Amery 204, St. Croix Central 210, Ellsworth 212, Baldwin-Woodville 217, Somerset 222, Osceola 224, Prescott 235.

Amery’s volleyball team picked up its first sweep of the season on Aug. 29 with a 25-12, 25-4, 25-17 victory over Spooner to improve to 4-0 on the season.

“The team came out strong to control the match from the start and spread the offense around,” Markee said.

“The win was a full team effort that allowed all of the teammates to get court time.”

Abby Schmidt served up nine aces for the Warriors, followed by Ashley VanSomeren with five, Alyssa Koehler with four and Drew Granica with three.

Madelyn Granica led the team in kills with nine. Ashley VanSomeren added four, Abby Schmidt, 3, Koehler, 3, Ella Schmidt 2, and Drew Granica, 2.

Hannah VanSomeren posted 15 assists, followed

by Drew Granica with eight.

Madelyn Granica and Ella Schmidt go up for the block.

Grace Belz sets up to drive on the sixth hole at New Richmond.

Essie Whitehead returning a serve.

Hannah Zinn ready to play

Warriors take five vs. Ellsworth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Ali Hoyer watches her drive on the seventh hole.

With a 5-2 victory over Ellsworth, Amery’s girls’ tennis team finished off the month of August on a high note on Aug. 31.

Each of the Warriors’ five victories ended in straight sets.

Deanna Meyer had one of the toughest matches at No. 2 singles where she defeated Mattie Beck, 7-6 (8), 6-4. Drew Meyer added a 6-4, 6-1 win over Lara Auer at No. 3 singles. Autumn Rivard closed out the singles lineup with a shutout win over Ali Peterson in the No. 4 match.

Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten earned a dominant 6-3, 6-0 victory over Mady Paquet and Ginger Leonard in the No. 1 doubles match. Olivia Peterson and Mikayla Peterson were victorious at No. 3 doubles with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Bri Flaherty and Lydia Cole.

Amery volleyball wins home triangular

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery volleyball team got its 2017 season off to a strong start, winning both matches in its season-opening Amery Triangular on Aug. 24.

“The girls are playing well together and putting togeth-

er some exciting volleyball,” said Amery Head Coach Lisa Markee.

The Warriors picked up bestof-three victories over Altoona and Hayward.

“In our first triangular, the team worked together to regain the matches after losing the 2nd set in each.” Mar-

kee said. “Madelyn Granica controlled the net while Abby Schmidt played some great defense in the effort.”

Amery defeated Altoona first, 25-14, 19-25, 15-10. Schmidt racked up six service aces and Granica, four aces. Granica added 11 kills, followed by Ella Schmidt with seven and Ash-

ley Van Someren with four.

Drew Granica contributed 19 assists and Hannah VanSomeren pitched in five assists.

In their second match, against Hayward, the Warriors won 25-12, 17-25, 15-11.

Alyssa Koehler served up four aces, followed by Ella Schmidt with three. Madelyn

Granica led the net attack with eight kills while Ella Schmidt added six. Abby Schmidt and Ashley VanSomeren each contributed five kills.

Drew Granica continued to lead the team in assists with 19 while Hanna VanSomeren added nine.

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ENGLISH TOFFEE BARS Combine and beat until well mixed: 1 c. sugar 1 c. butter (2 sticks) (this recipe does not work well with margarine) Add and continue beating until well blended: 1 egg yolk Add and continue to beat 1-2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently or until well mixed: 1-3/4 c. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon Press dough onto bottom of 10x15” rimmed baking pan.

Beat with a fork and spread over the dough: 1 egg white Sprinkle on top and press down lightly: 1 c. chopped pecans Bake at 275° (cooler oven) for 40-50 minutes or until lightly browned.

Sprinkle on top: 1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips Let stand for 3 minutes then swirl the melted chips on top of the bars. Cut into bars while still warm. Cool on wire rack. Makes up to 4 dozen bars.

Muffins can be eaten any time. These contain peanut butter chips and mashed bananas. Recipe makes 12 muffins.

This salad combines chicken, vegetables, and fruit for a tasty salad. Dressing recipe is included, too.

PEANUT CHIP MUFFINS Combine in bowl: 1 egg 1/2 c. butter, melted 1-1/2 c. ripe mashed bananas Combine and add to the above: 1-1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt Fold in: 3/4 c. peanut butter chips Fill 12 lined or greased muffin cups, dividing the batter between them.

Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool in pan for 5 minutes then put onto wire rack to cool more. Eat warm or cold.

VEGETABLE, FRUIT, CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD Combine in a jar, with a tight lid, and shake well for the Dressing: 1/4 c. orange juice 4-1/2 tsp. olive oil 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. honey 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon 2 drops hot pepper sauce (optional or less or more) salt and pepper to taste Combine in large salad bowl: 2 c. torn iceberg lettuce 1-1/2 c. torn spinach leaves 1 c. diced or julienned cooked chicken 1 medium peach, peeled and sliced 1 medium apricot, peeled and sliced 1/4 c. slivered or sliced almonds – toasted Drizzle the dressing over the above and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Serves 2.

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ZUCCHINI QUICHE Spread over the prepared 9” pie shell: 2 tsp. prepared mustard Sauté in large skillet: 1 T. butter 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 c. thinly sliced zucchini Drain.

In large bowl, whisk together: 2 eggs 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. pepper Stir in: 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz.) the sautéed zucchini Cover and freeze for up to two months. If you want to bake it right away, bake at 400°, uncovered, for about 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clean and crust is golden. (Cover loosely with foil after 35 minutes to prevent crust from browning too much.) Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving. If you have frozen the quiche, put in refrigerator and let thaw during the day and bake it after you get home the same as above. You may have to add a few more minutes because it is cold. Serves 6-8.

BEEF NOODLE SKILLET Cook according to directions on package: 5 c. egg noodles Brown until no longer pink and drain: 3/4 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped Stir into the ground beef: 1-1/4 c. water 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 2 tsp. chili powder (or to your taste) 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 tsp. salt (or to taste) pepper to taste Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered. Drain the noodles and add to the above mixture. Stir and cook on low heat until well heated. Serves 3-4.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1 pm Food Allergies Seminar, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 4:15 pm HS Girls Tennis at Baldwin-Woodville 4:30 pm HS Boys Soccer vs. Unity, here 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW 7 pm HS Volleyball at Boyceville

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Library happenings Saturday family program Children’s Book Fest, featuring storytime with local teachers, book giveaways, book bingo, scavenger hunt and Bad Kitty. September 23 at 10 a.m.

Save the date Lorna Landvik, author of Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons and, more recently, of Once in a Blue Moon Lodge, will speak at the library on October 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m. No storytime in September; storytime resumes on October 4.

1,000 books before kindergarten, Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m.— 4:30 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

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

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

E-books, 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 www.amerylibrary. org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m. The library will be closed on September 16 for Amery Fall Festival.

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Hometown News uncovers Cooper’s Election Shenanigans With six weeks to go until the “election of the century,” Raymond Cooper was feeling pretty good about his prospects. His plan, it seemed, was working to near perfection.

After purchasing the town’s only radio station and converting it to an all-talk format, then creating his own daily show, highlighting the faults of the current government while enhancing his reputation as defender of the masses, Raymond had gained a sizable following in the valley.

By his own count, Raymond needed approximately 430 votes to win the mayoral race in 1998.

He estimated somewhere around 600 good folks of the valley listened to his show, “Renderings with Raymond,” each day. Assuming a majority of those listeners would cast a vote for him, Raymond was feeling pretty good about his chances.

His plan to join the Lutheran Church had been carried out with a precision seldom witnessed in small town politics. The “coup de grâce” was Cooper’s handling of Mayor “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland’s reaction to his “conversion” during a call to his radio show a week earlier.

Since the beginning, Raymond’s biggest concern was Bland’s voting bloc at First Baptist Church.

Being a member pretty much guaranteed “Silver Tongue” most of the Baptist vote. If Bland could count on the voting Baptists, he would have close to enough votes to win.

Raymond knew, however, a good number of those Baptists were listening to his daily show. Hopefully he had swayed enough of them into voting for him, primarily by fanning the flames of their fear of the Federal Reserve System. With egg prices consistently creeping up over the past few years, and Raymond placing the blame squarely on the back of the Federal Reserve System, voters were becoming convinced in growing numbers that Cooper was the only viable candidate to stand up to the federal government before it was too late.

One thing Cooper hadn’t counted on, however, was

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the watchful eye of Hometown News editor, Iris Long. She had mistrusted him all along, and his recent religious conversion was icing on the cake, as far as she was concerned.

She had written more than one editorial concerning the upcoming election. “How can,” she wrote in March, “a small town mayor have any effect on the central banking system of the United States?”

She knew she was preaching to the choir. Most of her loyal readers didn’t trust Cooper. Raymond’s listeners had developed a bias against the media. That is, any media other than Raymond Cooper.

On July 11, during a trip to visit her sister four hours away, Iris realized something was amiss. All along, Raymond had based his rantings on the price of eggs. Over the previous 24 months, the price of a dozen eggs had risen more than 20 cents at the stores in Lennox Valley and Springfield to $1.05. All the fault, reminded Cooper, of the Federal Reserve.

While shopping with her sister, Iris noticed egg prices were 86 cents. Why, she wondered, would eggs prices be so much higher in her hometown?

Iris began working the phone. Remember, this was 1998, and the Internet was in its infancy. Journalists still spent hours on the phone to get a story. That’s when Iris realized the truth: egg prices hadn’t risen in places other than Lennox Valley.

How could the Federal Reserve be the culprit if towns and cities outside the valley weren’t affected by rising egg prices? Iris decided to hold the story for another week while she dug further.

In the meantime, Raymond’s phone lines were jammed with callers wanting do discuss his conversion at the Lutheran Church.

“I felt,” he said with a whisper, “like I was totally clean for the first time.”

Little did he know Iris Long was about to uncover a little dirt he had missed.

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Julie Galonska Selected as Amery Hospital & Clinic Superintendent of St. Croix announces National Scenic Riverway Luck Clinic relocation

Julie Galonska, a 23-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been selected as the new Superintendent of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (St. Croix) headquartered in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Galonska is currently the Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Cultural Resource Management at the Riverway and has been serving as the acting Superintendent since February 2016.

“We are pleased to welJulie Galonska, photo courtesy of National Parks Service come Julie as the Superintendent of St. Croix,” said Midwest Regional Director, Cam Sholly. “Julie has done a great job as the acting Superintendent since 2016, both within the NPS operation at St. Croix, and externally with our many outstanding partners in the community. She has the right approach and blend of experience to continue moving the park forward in a positive direction.”

Beginning her NPS career as the historian at Fort Smith National Historic Site in Arkansas, Galonska has also worked at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio and Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, DC. Galonska received a Master of Arts degree in public history from Oklahoma State University and has a Bachelor of Science degree in history and written communications from Eastern Michigan University.

“I am honored to have been selected as the Superintendent of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. I look forward to continuing to work with the staff, partners, and communities along the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Croix’s designation as one of America’s first Wild and Scenic Rivers in 2018,” said Galonska.

The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers flow for over 200 miles through Minnesota and Wisconsin. Galonska has spent many hours paddling the river with her husband James Nalen and their children. The family also enjoys hiking, soccer, and travel.

and expansion

Amery, Wisc. – The Amery Hospital & Clinic Board of Directors approved the relocation and expansion of the Luck Clinic in late July.

The expansion plan involves relocating the clinic near the Luck Fitness Center at 2547 State Road 35 in Luck.

Renovation of the new space began August 21st and will conclude late 2017/early 2018.

The new 5,300 square foot clinic space will replace the existing 3,600 square foot building purchased in 2001.

With the additional space, the plan outlines expanded lobby, waiting, and registration areas, exam rooms, treatment rooms, laboratory and x-ray areas and additional work spaces. Debra Rudquist, President and CEO, Amery Hospital & Clinic, says, “We’ve

Reminders about the upcoming flu season It is the time of year to schedule flu vaccinations for you and your family. Preventing the spread of influenza is essential for good health. Getting a vaccination is the easiest way to protect yourself and family members from this preventable illness.

What can I do to protect myself and family from influenza?

•Get a Flu vaccination. Everyone over the age of 6 months should get a flu vaccination. The Polk County Health Department has influenza vaccine available and appointments can be scheduled by calling (715) 485-8500.

•Cover your cough •Wash your hands as often as possible using soap and water for 15-20 seconds •Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available •Stay home if you have flu-like

symptoms When is the Health Department Having Flu Clinics?

•The Polk County Health Department is offering flu vaccination clinics to children and staff in all eight Polk County School Districts during the month of October.

Students will be bringing home information about their school’s flu clinic schedules soon.

•You can come into the Polk County Health Department without an appointment on Fridays starting September 8th going through December 1st. The cost of the Influenza vaccine is $35. People should bring their insurance cards as the Health Department can bill some health insurances for vaccination.

What are the symptoms of influenza and what should I do if I or a

family member becomes ill?

•Symptoms of influenza illness are fever greater than 100° and cough or sore throat. Headache and body aches are also common with influenza.

•Stay home if you have symptoms of Flu-like illness until you are free of fever for 24 hours •Make back-up plans for childcare in case you have sick children who must stay home from school or daycare •Contact your health care provider if serious illness develops Where can I find more information?

•On the web at www.flu.gov or www.polkcountyhealthdepartment.org and click on the Immunizations page •Polk County Health Department at 715-485-8500

privacy and patient flow, provide for a better work environment, as well as expand access to patient services,” notes Rudquist.

Amery Hospital & Clinic worked closely with their Board of Directors on this expansion project. Hospital board member and Luck Village President, Dave Rasmussen, says, “The Luck Clinic is a great asset and service to our community. We are excited that the clinic is expanding and look forward to the continuation of quality care in the Luck area."

The hospital plans to sell its current building and property on First Avenue in Luck. In addition, after the new clinic opens, the community will be invited to an open house celebration.

planned for this expansion for quite some time and are excited to see it’s now a reality.”

Rudquist says because of Amery Hospital & Clinic’s conservative approach on its past investments and diligence in saving for this future expansion, they are now ready to move forward. She says the long-standing relationship between the Luck Clinic and the community is one of the main reasons the hospital is investing in the clinic’s future. “We are committed to the Luck community and our patients; we want to provide them the best health care and experience possible,” notes Rudquist.

Rudquist says patients will now have convenient access to care. “We believe that this project will improve patient

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Amery Fall Festival Committee Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Festival, September 14 through 17, with a full roster of activities planned. This year’s Fall Festival committee is: Back Row L-R: Doug Johnson (Float Director), Jim Faschingbauer (Tent and Grounds), Alex Holsman (Tent and Grounds), Laurie Harris (Walk/Run), Andrea Yuhas (Queens), Jody Waterman (Arts and Crafts), Kelly Lathrop (Parade), Tony Meyers (Walk/Run), Heather Russo (Parade), Oralee Schock (Queens), Kelsey Faschingbauer (Walk/Run), Josh Pratt (Tent and Grounds). Front Row L-R: Patti Johnson (Float), Jody Faschingbauer (Buttons), April Ziemer (2017 Co-Chair), Josh Ziemer (2017 Co-Chair), Sara Dosch (2017 Co-Chair), Lindsey & Paisley Pratt (website).

Missing: Emily Larson (Queens), Tony Gould (Tent and Grounds), and Deb Palmberg (Parade).

HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES UW-Eau Claire awards 553 scholarships to incoming freshmen EAU CLAIRE - Three hundred eighty-two incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2017-18 academic year, with many students receiving multiple awards.

Each award varies in amount and criteria. View scholarship details online.

Amery, WI Kayla Olson, Centennial, Amery High School Kayla Olson, Freshman Honors Award, Amery High School Kayla Olson, Power of AND Scholarship, Amery High School Clear Lake, WI Jake Doyle, Freshman Honors Award, Clear Lake High School Jake Doyle, Power of AND Scholarship, Clear Lake High School Dresser, WI Rachel Szenay, Chancellor's Scholarships - Transfer, Iowa State University(S) Milltown, WI Patric Tillery, Kathy Pilcher & C.B. 'Jerry' Pilcher Blugold Promise, Unity High School Patric Tillery, Power of AND Scholarship, Unity High School Saint Croix Falls, WI Ruthie Stewart, Power of AND Scholarship, St. Croix Falls High School

New report illustrates FSET program successes in its second year According to a new report issued by the Department of Health Services (DHS), the FoodShare Employment and Training program (FSET), which helps people remove the barriers that prevent them from gaining employment, continues to successfully assist thousands of participants in securing good jobs. As part of Governor Scott Walker’s Wisconsin Works for Everyone reform, more than 18,000 people moved from government dependence to true independence through FSET. The year two report shows •18,299 FSET participants gained employment since FSET was implemented.

•FSET participants who gained employment worked an average of 33 hours per week and earned an

average wage of $12.21 per hour – well above the state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

•72,275 FoodShare members were referred to the FSET program.

•Over 22,000 FoodShare members enrolled in the FSET program.

•FSET vendors partnered with 5,034 employers across the state to assist in recruitment efforts.

“This is a transformative time in Wisconsin, as we prepare for the wealth of employment opportunities from Foxconn’s $10 billion dollar investment, which will bring 13,000 good-paying jobs to the state,” said Secretary Linda Seemeyer. “Now, more than ever, it is important to invest in our workforce, and the FSET

program gives people the helping hand they need to start building their future, independent of government assistance.”

Under Governor Scott Walker’s Wisconsin Works for Everyone plan, able-bodied adults in the FoodShare program who do not have children in the home, must meet a work requirement such as participation in the FSET program, or another eligible worker training program, or employment, for at least 80 hours per month. FSET is also available on a voluntary basis for FoodShare members exempt from the work requirement, including adults with dependent children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@ amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Hunter Education: Anyone born on or after 1/1/1973 must have completed a hunter ed course to purchase any hunting license in WI. For ages 10+. Youth and adults are welcome.

Pre-registration is required BEFORE the pre-class meeting - class size is limited. Pre-class meeting - 6 pm on Sept 7 for students and parents.

Mandatory classes - September 11, 12, 14, 18 & 19 from 5:30-8:30 p. Optional gun range day Sept 23, from 8:30-11 a.

Fee $10, pre-register with Community Education.

Play and Learn Parent-Child Group: Parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations while children enjoy supervised play. Ten Mondays, Sep 11 - Nov 13 from 10-11:30 a. No Fee. Register by calling 715-684-4440. Do not register through Community Ed. Wild Mushrooms 201: Discover the easily identified but lesser known edible mushrooms not covered in Wild Mushrooms 101. Discover more accurate ID techniques and a map of mushroom seasons. Mushrooms covered include: Hericium, Lobster Mushrooms, Leccinum, Hedgehog, Black Trumpet, Entoloma and Elm Oysters. Pre-requisite: Wild Mushrooms 101. Sept 11 & 12 from 5:30-8:30 p. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc. edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221 or the WITC form in the catalog. Do NOT register for this class through Community Ed. WITC FEE: $24.33 or SR FEE (62+ as of 9/1/2017) $4.50. Class #65241 Healthy Kids, Happy Moms: Your kids are sick, they're not listening, and they’re actually out of control.

You feel overwhelmed! Our instructor, Michelle, has been there, so she changed her approach and focused on whole family wellness. A happy kiddo = a happy mamma! Join Michelle to talk about the essential oils solution: support better health and immune system, better focus, less craziness, and more calmness. Sept 11 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Learn to Golf! After just 7 hours you’ll have the tools necessary to step onto the course and play with confidence. Class will cover rules, etiquette, and swing fundamentals.

Clubs available if you don’t have your own. For men, women or youth ages 14+. Youth under age 14 are welcome if a parent/guardian is also registered. Participants will receive a 9-hole weekday pass to the Amery Golf Club. Sept 12, 18, 26 & Oct 3 from 5-6:45 pm at the Amery Golf Club.

Adult fee $44; Youth fee $34. Pre-register with Amery Community Education. Supply fee $7 for range balls, tees to pay to instructor at first class.

Braids, Ponies & Buns, OH MY! Adult-Child workshop. This fun,

2-night, hands-on workshop will teach you how to style your child’s hair in a fun, low-stress environment. Join us to learn some new skills, to ‘brush’ up on your old skills, to laugh, and to bond with your child: Hair Brushing 101, Elastic Bands, Bobby Pins, Ponytails, Braiding, Curling, French Braiding, Fish Tail Braiding, and Buns. Sept 11 & 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.

Fee $45 per adult per workshop (no charge for children). Pre-register with Community Ed Intro to Mindfulness Based Meditation - the Path to Peace and Happiness: In this remarkable fourpart introductory class, Ken Britzius, published author and Guiding Teacher, teaches powerful meditation and mindfulness techniques. Class is non-religious and for people of all ages and backgrounds. Dress for comfort.

Bring a yoga mat if you have one and a cushion or pillow to sit on. You do not have to sit on the floor to meditate. Many people sit in chairs while meditating, so don't let mobility issues discourage you. Sept 18, 25, Oct 2 & 9 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $60, pre-register with Amery Community Ed. Microsoft Excel Beginning: Learn how to create worksheets for work and personal use. Understand the basics of navigating through the cells, formatting and setting up a spreadsheet for maximum efficiency.

You will see how easy it is to have your numbers calculated for you in just seconds and how to sort through long, ponderous lists with absolute ease. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Sept 19, 21 & 26 from 5:30-7:30 p. Class fee $24.33 or Sr fee (62+ as of 9/1/17): $4.50. 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. WITC ID # 65760 Primitive Longbow Making: Make a primitive and potentially functional long bow. Learn about the properties of wood and how to shape a split log so that the end result is a long bow that has the correct draw length and correct draw weight for the student and his/her intended purpose.

WITC fee $123.90 or Sr fee (62+ as of 9/1/2017): $64.40. Supply fee to pay instructor in class: $35-100 depending upon materials choices. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800243-9482 ext 4221 or the WITC form in the printed catalog. Do NOT register for this class through Community Ed. Class # 65239 Warrens Cranberry Festival: Over 850 craft booths, 350 flea market/ antique booths and 100 farm market booths! Want to see how cranberries are grown? Individual marsh tours are available for $6 per person.

Browse for treasures like handmade jewelry, wooden sculptures, metal garden art and knitted items. The flea market and antique section is one-of-a-kind, featuring fishing and hunting supplies, purses, collectibles, toys, clothing and sports memorabilia. Find fresh cranberries, cheeses, meats, dried flowers, honey, soaps, lotions and a variety of other items in the farm market. Saturday, Sept 23.

Depart Amery at 6:20 a and return about 6-6:30 p. Fee $29 per person includes motor coach bus. Limited seating available - register by Sept 15 with Amery Community Education.

It may seem strange to think about Spring planting when Garden it isn’t even the Variety end of Julie Kuehl, August, but Polk County soon the Master Gardener nurseries will begin stocking spring bulbs.

The term “Spring bulbs” is a little erroneous as they are bulbs you need to plant in the Fall in order to have them in the Spring.

You can buy great bulbs either on-line (www.jungseed.com www.brecks.com www. michiganbulb.com www. hollandbulbfarms.com ) or from our local nurseries. If you go to the local nursery, make sure to mark the bags so you know when you get home which bulbs are which.

Always look for bulbs

that are firm and plump and don’t have any visible signs of damage or premature growth. Bulbs sold this time of year are meant to be planted now for Spring blooms and should be planted soon after purchase. The best time for planting in our area is late September and into October. Most spring bulbs look best if planted in groupings but may be planted among your perennials.

All bulbs require well drained soil with lots of sunlight. Some of the very early blooming Spring bulbs such as crocus, snowdrops and squills can adapt to woodland light (coming through treed area in early Spring). Most bulbs have an obvious top and bottom. If you are planting a tuber style bulb and not sure which direction to plant, you can plant on their side. Bulbs should be planted in soil that has been loosened at the depths indicated on their packaging. The smaller the bulb the less deep

they are planted. Crocus can be planted about 3” while a larger tulip, daffodil or hyacinth should be planted approximately 7” deep. Bulbs should be “watered in” which means watering as soon as planted and then should receive at least a ½” water a week until ground freezes. Fertilizer and an organic matter should be added to the hole when planting. Hole should be dug, fertilizer or organic matter added, a shallow layer of soil added and then the bulb placed in the hole, covered with dirt and watered. Direct contact with fertilizer is not recommended. You may want to cover a newly established bulb bed with shredded leaf mulch or straw to keep bulbs from suffering from frost-heaving.

Heavy mulch should be removed in the spring as soon as shoots appear.

Until next time, keep playing in the dirt and making the world beautiful.

BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Isabella Marie Johnson, 6 lbs. 4 ozs., born on August 13 to Adrianna Backes and Damian Johnson of St. Croix Falls.

Oliva Ann Skow, 8 lbs. 7 ozs., born on August 17 to Kelsey Warndahl and Ryan Skow of Dresser.

Evelyn Elizabeth Rose Krantz, 8 lbs. 5 ozs., born on August 18 to Ashely and Matthew Krantz of Stacy, MN. Owen William McCabe, 7 lbs. 8 ozs., born on August 21 to Krysta and Alex McCabe of Centuria.

Melchizedek Immanuel Hegge, 9 lbs. 8 ozs., born on August 21 to Jessie and Andrew Hegge of Taylors Falls, MN. Denver Alvin Thuerkoff, 8 lbs. 6 ozs., born on August 24 to Olivia Tynman and Donald Thuerkoff of Balsam Lake.

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AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Sept. 6— Breakfast in all buildings: Fritata wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien Elementry lunch: Walking tacos, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Thursday, Sept. 7— Breakfast in all buildings: Ultimate breakfast round or yogurt parfait or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien Elementary lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Popcorn chicken, sliced bread, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, Sept. 8— Breakfast in all buildings: Waffle sticks or Warrior sandwich or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Sloppy Joes, broccoli & cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Sloppy Joes or build your own sandwich, broccoli w/ cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Sloppy Joes or

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Sept. 7— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Warrior burger or macaroni & cheese, french fries, baked beans, applesauce, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, Nutri Grain bar, “Gripz” graham crackers, sausage, egg & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Warrior burger or pulled pork sandwich, french fries, baked beans, mandarin oranges, watermelon, milk choice.

Friday, Sept. 8— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast ceral or cinnamon roll, scrambled eggs, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Ham & cheese sub or PB&J “Uncrustable,” fresh vegetables, chips, mandarin oranges, grapes, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: cereal, cheese omelet, yogurt parfait, cinnamon roll, blueberry lemon bites, Krave S’mores.

High school lunch: Ham & cheese or grilled chicken sub, fresh vegetables, tangy broccoli salad, chips, grapes, strawberries, milk choice.

Monday, Sept. 11— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or sausage pizza, graham crackers, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Turkey and gravy with biscuit or PB&J “Uncrustable,” mashed potatoes, steamed corn, watermelon, milk choice.

build your own sandwich, broccoli w/ cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Sloppy Joes or build your own sandwich, broccoli w/ cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

Monday, Sept. 11— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini cinnamon rolls or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Corn dog, sidewinders, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Hot dog on a bun or Warrior burger on bun, sidewinder, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Hot dog on a bun or Warrior burger on bun, sidewinders, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Hot dog on a bun or Warrior burger on bun, sidewinders, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Tuesday, Sept. 12— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Mandarin chicken w/brown rice, steamed carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Mandarin chicken or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices.

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

High school lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or peanut butter sandwich, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, milk, sliced pears, sliced apples.

Tuesday, Sept. 12— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, chocolate chip “UBR”, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken fajita wrap or yogurt, cheese stick and muffin, fixings, carrots with dip, black beans, rice, pineapple, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, cream cheese bagel, mini cinni, muffin, yogurt.

High school lunch: Chicken fajita, ham & cheese wrap, chicken Caesar salad or PB&J “Uncrustable,” carrots/dip, seasoned rice, black beans, pineapple, strawberries, milk choice.

Wednesday, Sept. 13— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or “Goldfish Bowl”, spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, grapes, pudding cup, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Nutri Grain bar, muffin, cheese omelet, french toast sticks, blueberry lemon bites.

High school lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or garlic cheese french bread, garden salad bar, sliced peaches, apples, pudding cup, milk choice.

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Marijuana can be addictive The following is part of a seven-week informational series on marijuana provided by the Polk County Health Department: Marijuana is in the news a lot. Our youth are getting many different messages about this drug. While there are many views on marijuana, most agree that we don’t want our kids using drugs of any kind, including marijuana.

As a community, we want our youth to be safe, healthy, and informed.

Over the next seven weeks the Polk United Coalition will present readers with seven facts about marijuana use. The coalition hopes to bring community members evidence-based information about this substance. Use this information to talk to the kids in your life about healthy decision making.

The Marijuana in Wisconsin Report, published

by Wisconsin State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Committees, shares marijuana studies and information. One finding is that marijuana can be addictive. Studies show nearly one out of ten people who use marijuana will get addicted. Teenagers and people who use marijuana on a daily basis are more likely to become addicted.

“We need to teach our kids the facts. Studies have shown that youth who start using marijuana at an early age are at higher risk of many adverse effects”, says Elizabeth Hagen, Public Health Specialist with the Polk County Health Department. “It is our job to present them with the facts so that they can make an informed and educated decision knowing the potential consequences”.

The Marijuana in Wisconsin Report also describes how some people have a hard time quitting marijuana. They experience mental and physical withdrawal symptoms called cannabis (marijuana) withdrawal syndrome (CWS). Mental signs of withdrawal may include getting upset easily, anger, nervousness, trouble sleeping, not wanting to eat, restlessness and feeling down.

Physical symptoms may include stomach pains, shakiness, sweating, fevers, chills, and headache. These withdrawal symptoms are believed to occur because the person is dependent or needs marijuana to feel “normal”.

“The brain research on marijuana use in youth is clear”, states Mary Boe, Polk United Coalition Coordinator.

“Kids who use marijuana

before 18 years old are more likely to develop learning problems, have a hard time paying attention, and trouble making decisions. We can also see changes in how their brains work and how different parts of the brain become smaller with a lot of marijuana use.”

What can you do to help keep the youth in your life drug free? Studies show that talking to the kids in your life and telling them you don’t want them to use drugs and alcohol reduces use by 42 percent. Spend time with the youth in your life, ask them about their life, and listen to what they say. Help them find the information they need to make healthy choices and talk with them about not using drugs and alcohol.

Polk United Coalition’s mission is to take collaborative action to create a healthier Polk County.

For more information on the Coalition please visit www.polkunited.org .

For more on the information found in this article, please visit: https:// www.drugabuse.gov/ publications/research-reports/marijuana/marijuana-addictive and https://scaoda.wisconsin. gov/scfiles/marijuana/ marijuana-072216.pdf.

Amber

By: Larry Phillipson ©8-16-2017 I met a girl, Amber was her name, a book "Forever Amber" I read and wasn't the same.

When I was doing antiques with my wife, I bought an amber vase, prettiest in my life.

We knew our antiques, could spot them at a glance, we studied hard and knew in advance.

West Virginia was a good place to buy, Richmond, Ohio the largest store around and that's no lie.

There is a ton of happiness in the air, when Amber is around and lingers there.

Her sweet voice drives the clouds away, it is a sure reason to have a great day!

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Masons looking for a few good men The Freemasons of Western Wisconsin have recently launched a campaign for membership in the gentle craft of Masonry.

It is out of character for the Freemasons, who for years have had a strict rule about asking people to join. The 2017-18 Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey of northern Wisconsin has made it his mission to recruit a few good men to take part in a one day event to be held in Eau Claire November 4th.

Humphrey felt the fraternity should be more open to men who share their dedication to aid and assist and not cheat wrong or defraud their fellow man. As Humphrey says “the world needs Masons more than ever before.”

The event, named the Masonic Day of Light, will feature new petitioners who will gather at the Masonic Center in Eau Claire to receive all 3 degrees done in one day. If done in area lodges the degrees can take up to year to complete.

It is specially created for those men

who have always wanted to join, but due to their busy life styles, could not find the time.

Once the day is complete, petitioners will have received the degrees and will be sent back to their home lodge to complete their final lessons in a social setting among family and friends.

Masonic leaders throughout the Western Wisconsin area have identified those men who they feel would qualify as members and have opened the doors for membership.

If those potential members will submit their petitions by September 15th they will be included in the one day class.

If you have interested in becoming a Mason in one day you are urged to contact District Deputy Dan Sherry at 715273-5737 or Area Administrator Frank During at 715-426-1570 right away.

By Milt Helmer Freelance Writer and Past Master of Hancock Lodge 229 Ellsworth, WI

Spotted knapweed control training offered at Crex Meadows ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The public is invited to attend a training on different control options for spotted knapweed, including the use of biological control agents. The training will be held at Crex Meadows on Friday, September 8, 2017, from 2 to 4 pm. The training will begin indoors at the visitor center, and will move outdoors to view ongoing spotted knapweed management work underway at Crex.

Spotted knapweed is a non-native plant that invades roadsides and fields at the expense of native species. Wade Oehmichen, a statewide specialist on spotted

knapweed control, will discuss effective management strategies for controlling spotted knapweed. Oehmichen will highlight the use of biological control agents, namely root-boring weevils, and discuss how local land managers can incorporate biological control agent use into their current practices.

The training is geared toward professional vegetation managers, cooperative weed management area partners, weed inspectors, and those with spotted knapweed infestations on their lands. Participants are advised to come prepared to spend time

outdoors.

This training is put on through a partnership between the St. Croix River Association, St. Croix – Red Cedar Cooperative Weed Management Area, and Burnett County Land and Water Conservation Department, with financial assistance provided by a National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Pulling Together Initiative grant.

The training is free, but registration is required. To register and learn more, please contact Nicole Butler, Landowner Outreach Assistant for the St. Croix River Association, at (715) 483-3300 or nicoleb@scramail.com.

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., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

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 Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431.

No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the 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.

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.

•New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-2685270.

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.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

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..

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

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First football contest winner announced, “Meet Your Amery Business,” Fall Festival gearing up September??? Yes the calendar says September, the air this morning feels like September, but it just cannot be SepPounding tember althe ready!

Pavement II guess better Pam Humpal get in the swing of things and be thinking September because it is here!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Isn’t it amazing how fast 3 days can fly by, then it is Tuesday and time to go back to work.

Oh well, hang onto your hats as I have a feeling that this whole month is going to whiz by very fast too!

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE. They have been a business in Amery for 53 years.

Slumberland offers the latest in mattresses, furniture, dining sets, and home décor. The main Slumberland store is located on the south end of Amery, and Slumberland Clearance Center is in downtown.

Congratulations to the first winner of this year’s AFP Football Contest…

Bryan Rubendall of Amery. He, along with many other entries, picked all the games

correct but Bryan also had the tie breaker correct with Prescott over

off, Bean Bag Tournament, and music by Chris Kroeze from 6-8:30pm

Infantry Graduation - Delaney, Blake, Lydia, Jackie

Amery by 6 points.

For your chance to be a winner in the AFP Football Contest simply pick the winning teams, fill out the entry found in this issue, and deliver it to the Amery Free Press office by Friday. The winner will receive $25 Amery Scrip Money…

Good Luck!

The annual Amery Fall Festival is right around the corner. The event begins on Thursday, September 14, with Earl’s Rides in the park by the Big Bobber. Friday night will include a Pie Bake-

followed by Uncle Chunk 9pm-1am.

Saturday begins with the 5K Walk/Run, Kids Race, Quilt Show, Arts & Crafts, Fine Arts Show, Grand Parade at 10:30am, Kiddie Pedal Pull, Bean Bag Tournament, music under the big tent by Jim Armstrong, Jukebox Live, Kar Jackers, and Pop Rocks starting at 9pm. The Miss Amery and Little Miss Coronation is at 7pm at the Amery High School.

Sunday concludes the celebration with a Pancake Breakfast, Toy Tractor Show, Quilt

Dave and I at Como Zoo.

Also, Happy 36th Anniversary to my brother and sister-in-law, John and Peg, on September 12. Have a fun day!

Today (Tuesday) is the first day of school for our 2 oldest grandsons…

Gavin is going into 2nd grade and Bentley will be in kindergarten. It

is hard to believe. Last week we took them to Como Zoo as an end of Summer outing. It’s always a fun place to visit for grandkids and grandparents.

Have a great week, and remember, “Each day is a gift!”

Bentley, me and Gavin on our annual train ride.

Slow down, sweet night; patiently wait, Although your soon coming is desired, For young folks, perhaps a special date, Time of rest for those who are bone tired.

Thursday Night Bridge Results 1. Jim and Joyce Egan 2. Jim Rivard and Jeff Reardon 3. Lila Ward and Sydney Lund 4. Bonnie Wilhelm and Shirley Klopotek

Johnson Stump Grinding

Quality Service and Installation on Forced Air & AC units Gas piping

Your Local Business

Jeff Young, Amery 715-529-1419 cell 715-948-2229 fax

715-268-2409 715-491-0097

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Congratulations to my nephew, Blake, who recently graduated from the Infantry Program.

We are very proud of you!

Happy Birthday this week to my niece, Kinsley, who will be 6 years old on September 10; to my niece, Jeri, who will have a “big” birthday on September 11; and to my nephew, Grant, who will be a teenager on September 12. Enjoy your special days!

Call It a Day

BRIDGE

J&S Heating & Cooling

Show, Apple River Race, and a Car Show.

The Amery Fall Festival is a fun-filled weekend to enjoy with family and friends. Please see the back page of The Tab this week for specific times of all the events.

In conjunction with the Amery Fall Festival, the Amery Community Club sponsors a Fall Decorating Contest for the Amery businesses to spruce up the town. The winners of the contest will be featured in next week’s paper.

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Though eager foot awaiting skips, Or sighs of weariness are breathed, Should spontaneity the work eclipse, End, sadly, with no good achieved.

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So number we our days and hours, So when the whistle blows or clock says," Done," Time for both work and smelling flowers, And rest are ours with the setting sun.

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More area happenings and events can be found on the Out & About page

AHS Class of 1948

Amery High School

Reunion

70th Class Reunion

68 year REUNION

Saturday, September 16 3 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 15 Noon

Class of 1949 Sept. 15, 2017 12:00 noon

Village Pizzeria Carl Johnson 715-554-2146

Village Pizzeria Amery

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO

The sons of

AHS Class of 1947

Evie Porter

cordially invite you to help her celebrate her 80th Birthday at Shoreview on Sunday, Sept. 17, from 2-5 p.m.

Village Pizzeria, Amery

Lyman, Jack & Randy

Please join us!

5th Annual

Amery FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and 3rd Annual FFA Tractor Show Sunday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Amery Middle School Gym AMERY, WIS.

Also featuring farm toy displays, die-cast cars, vintage farm items and a full-size tractor show!

NEW in 2017: Farm scene display contest with prizes Questions? Dave Clausen 715-268-7454 clausen@amerytel.net

Balsam Lutheran Church

Mary Salewski is turning 90

1115 Mains Crossing Ave., Amery

Phone 715-268-9291

Presents . . .

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 1-4 p.m. at the Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing Ave., Amery, WI

“Glory Train”

Pig Roast - Saturday, Sept. 9

Benefit for Angie (Hoglund) Haselman

While Jerry Baxter was recovering from prostate surgery he asked God what he should do with the rest of his life and God’s response was to go to nursing homes and sing and play and tell everyone about him.

This was the start of the mission for Glory Train. The Main Mission of Glory Train is to visit the nursing homes, ministering in song and message of salvation to those who have not accepted Jesus as their Savior.

Now there are eight members in the band. Glory Train only plays gospel music, a mix of old hymns, a few new songs and a few written by band members.

Amery VFW Post 7929

Sunday, Sept. 10, 1-5 pm

Saturday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

PIG ROAST

546 W. North Shore Drive, New Richmond

Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Progressive Jackpot

Your share is over $500

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

Saturday, Sept. 9 Serving 1 p.m. until gone!

do ng to og” i o g e We’r whole “H the the t here at W righ ery VF Am

No gifts, your presence is your PRESENT!

battling breast cancer

GIBBY’S LANES

•Live Music •Silent Auction • Bake Sale •Raffles

•Spaghetti Dinner

$15 adults

$6 children

Angie is only 30 years old and a single mom to 4 children.

Please come show your support in Angie’s fight against cancer.

Monetary donations can be sent to P.O. Box 278, New Richmond, WI 54017

Menu: Roast Pig, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Fresh Rolls & Butter

2 person teams $20/Team Includes 2 drink tickets (must be 21 years old to enter) Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams

Registration 6:30 p.m.

Tournament starts at 7 p.m.

All proceeds support our new building fund

TOURNAMENT GAME WINNERS: Linda Shafer, Cindy Lundmark (2), Cindy Johnson, Cheri Lee and Maggie Johnston Most birdies for the season: Barb Roy Most chips for the season: Diane Lauritsen Most improved golfer: Mary Schradle Mau

Bean Bag Tournament

Friday, Sept. 15

Eat in or take out $10

Clear Lake Women’s Golf League August 29 Fall Tournament Medalist: Cheri Lee 45 A Flight Low gross: Sherri Munkelwitz 48 Low net: Chery Harshman 34 Low putts: Cindy Lundmark and Carol Hougdahl 15 B Flight Low gross: Diane Kuhl 51 Low net: Cindy Johnson 34 Low putts: Denise Severson 16 C Flight Low gross: Jan Bergren 57 Low net: Marva Perry 32 Low putts: Laura Gehrman 17 D Flight Low gross: Bonnie Fox 63 Low net: Jan Benson 38 Low putts: Linda Shafer 23 Chip Ins: Cindy Johnson and Andrea Legut

AMERY FALL FESTIVAL

Under the Big Tent in Soo Line Park

Beer, Wine Coolers & Soft Drinks available at the bar

AREA GOLF LEAGUES

A freewill offering will be taken and refreshments served

Saturday, Sept. 16

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-Close Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-Close

948-7777

SEPTEMER EVENTS SATURDAY, SEPT. 9th: Black Sheep Band 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15th: Three On the Tree 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23rd: Mark Stary 8 pm -12 am

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30th: Homecoming Post Game Party -w- Wayne and the Boys 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, OCT. 7th: Oktoberfest ATV Poker Run and Party

Registration 1:30 p.m.

Tournament starts at 2 p.m. $5 discount if you played in Friday’s tournament

For questions or additional info text April Ziemer @ 651-235-0515 or email aprillynnziemer@gmail.com

BENEFIT for

Jeff (Hoser) Posey Saturday, Sept. 30 2-6 p.m. at the

Straight 8 Bar in Range • Baskets • Silent Auction • Bake Sale • Pulled Pork Platter • 50-50 Raffle • Meat Raffle For more info contact Debbie 715-268-6751, Cindy 715-554-0885, Greg 715-268-8639, Sylvia 715-268-8939, Mary 715-268-6094, Charity 715-294-2582/715-220-6909, Tessa 715-338-5021

Jeff was diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer in early August

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Garage Sale ads GARAGE SALE

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

948 Cameron Bridge Drive, Amery

(turn between golf course and Willow Ridge)

Saturday, Sept. 9 8 am-3 pm

September 7-9 Thursday 12-8 Friday 8-5 Saturday 8-2

440 Golfview Lane

Women’s and kids clothing.

Kitchen items. Pet rabbit and cage.

Drum set. Entertainment console and much more!

DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

This size ad in the Amery Free Press and The Tab is $22 per week

Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events The following events will take place this week at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. A Wisconsin State Park pass is required for admission into the park.

Wednesday, September 6th, 4 -4:45pm Stick Walking Exercises in the Park Bring your walking sticks, we will review the basics and add new exercises that you can do as you enjoy the outdoor environment. Class is FREE. Your vehicle will need a park admission sticker. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 9th, 11:00 am State Symbol Memory Game Join the fun at the Ice Age Center with a game of memory – Wisconsin style. Match symbols and discover everything from our state flag to our state dog. Held at Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 9th, 2:00 pm Pet - A - Pelt Stop at the front desk of the Ice Age Center to learn more about Wisconsin wildlife. Did you know that deer hair is hollow? What makes the fur of a beaver or otter different? Get the answers to these questions and more while feeling the differences in the various animal pelts. Held at Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 9th, 6:00pm “What Am I?” Tools from the early 1900’s that will amaze you!!

Steve Sylvester, local historian, collector of the “odd” will bring tools that you will be talking about for a long… long time. Ingenious early useful farming tools! Held in the North Campground near the restrooms.

Sunday, September 10th, 11:00 am What Birds Can You Spot?

Stop by the Ice Age Center to start off

on a birding scavenger hunt. Fun for kids and adults alike!

Sunday, September 10th, 3:00 pm Buzz Bird Take part in a birding extravaganza – featuring a hands-on identification game with fun facts and requiring fast fingers. Held at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 16th, 10-11:30 am Backyard Foraging with Tanna Worrell Have you ever wondered , “Can I eat that plant?” and “Why would I want to?” Well – there is a grocery store outside our doors and Tanna Worrell, professional forager will guide and inform us. Discover fall delicacies. Come join the Fun!! Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Saturday, September 16th, 5:30 -6:30 pm Wild Ricing in Wisconsin A popular food source of the Northwoods, wild rice reaches its peak in August and September. Learn how to gather rice of our own, state regulations, where to harvest and how to process it. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, September 17th, 11:00 am Beaver Facts Why is the beaver chewing all the time? Learn the answer and more about our busy friends at the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, September 17th, 3:00 pm Wild about Rice A popular food source of the Northwoods, wild rice reaches its peak in August and September. Learn how to gather rice of our own and enjoy a game for kids and kids at heart. Held at the Ice Age Center.

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Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

LPN– Every other weekend Rotating Day/Evening Shift

6:30am-2:45pm and 2:30pm-10:45pm Starting Wage: $20.89- $26.56

CNA POSITIONS AVAILABLE We will pay for CNA training for the right candidate, call 715-268-7107 with questions.

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Amery Technical Products, Inc. 241 Venture Drive Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8146

Join Our Team!

Amery Memory Care is looking for

HELP WANTED

Amery Technical Products is seeking a 2nd shift Machine Operator that will be trained on the job.

PT & FT Resident Care Assistants

Amtec offers competitive wages and a generous package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances as well as FSA, HSA, Paid Time Off and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Serious candidates please apply as soon as possible in person at the address above from 8 am-3 pm

PT Cook/Aide Casual Cook/Aide

(2nd & 3rd Shifts)

(All shifts)

Please stop in and speak with Kristin or Michelle for more details

Please call for more information or apply now.

Deadline to apply online: 9/102017

215 Birch St. W, Amery

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

Countryside Veterinary Clinic New Richmond, Wisconsin

Full time Veterinary Assistant

Nolato Contour is part of the medical division of Nolato which is a Swedish based company. Nolato has more than 20 worldwide facilities, the medical division specializes in the manufacturing of medical products, including implantable devices, www. nolato.com. Nolato Contour located in Baldwin, WI currently has immediate openings for:

Come join our team committed to assisting our clients in providing exceptional compassionate care for their pet family members.

Maintenance Technician – Weekend Shift

Please submit inquiries with resume to drjohnswingle@gmail.com

The hours for this will be open for discussion – this person will need to work a 12 hour shift on Saturday and Sunday, plus an additional 12 hours during the week – day and time to be determined. Associates degree in related field or two to four years related experience. Experience in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics.

Basic PLC knowledge, fabrication of electromechanical systems, teaching and building basic robot programs, basic plumbing, compressors and vacuum systems, HVAC systems and blueprint reading helpful but not necessary. Job duties include: preventative maintenance on all equipment, installation of new machinery and equipment, and building and grounds maintenance. Prefer experience in an injection molding environment.

Now Hiring – PT Cook – Wapo Bible Camp

Part Time Cook/ Kitchen Staff

MOSTLY NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS, SOME MID-WEEK HOURS Must love people, have proficient kitchen skills and hospitality focused.

Send Resumes to: Luke Halverson lukeh@campwapo.org Join our team and make a difference!

$500 Sign On Bonus

Material Handler – Weekend Shift (FT or PT)

with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

Sign On Bonus applies to FT Employees

FT Die Cutter Starting pay from $8.67-$11.14 BOE

FT & PT Electronic Assemblers Flexible schedules.

Starting pay between $8.13-$10.25 BOE

FT Screen Printers

Four 10 hour days Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 am-4 pm Starting pay between $11.03-$12.76 BOE No experience needed - on the job training

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

LAKESIDE FOODS IN NEW RICHMOND, WI IS LOOKING TO FILL:

Full-Time Maintenance Position

Job Position is located in New Richmond, WI and will include: Competitive Wage with a Full Benefit Package Must have Maintenance Experience or have completed training/schooling in an applicable program CONTACT INFO: Lakeside Foods Office: (715) 243-7367 Human Resource Office: (715) 716-4979 M/F/D/V Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Previous experience in a plastic injection molding environment preferred. Experience in performing material transactions including: mixing, drying, staging, and warehousing required. Must have working knowledge of dryers, mixers, computers and forklift. Must have ability to read a production schedule to maintain resin supply levels and readiness in accordance with production requirements. Knowledge of engineering resins desired.

If PT works Sat & Sun 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., if FT works Sat – Sun-Mon hours 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please submit resume to:

Nolato Contour Attn: Human Resources 660 VandeBerg Rd. Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: 715-684-2705 Email: Sue.Miller@nolato.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Affordable 1 BR in Clear Lake

HELP WANTED

Dishwasher $10/hour Nights and weekends APPLY IN PERSON

Farm Table

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Countryside Veterinary Clinic New Richmond, Wisconsin

RENT BASED ON 30% OF INCOME On-site laundry, storage lockers, updated units and microwaves.

For those 62+ or disabled of any age

Full time Certified Veterinary Technician

1-800-944-4866 Ext. 1122

Must be licensed in Wisconsin or able to acquire license.

110 Keller Ave. N, Amery

Equal Housing Opportunity

RN | LPN| CNA

Shifts vary Benefit-eligible positions available

Come join our team committed to assisting our clients in providing exceptional compassionate care for their pet family members.

Please submit inquiries with resume to drjohnswingle@gmail.com

Press Operators 2nd & 3rd Shift

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954.

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HIRING HIRING TaxProfessionals Professionals Tax Amery H H&R Winona & RBlock Block

Must Pass Competency Test or Tax Class WILL TRAIN Salary Dependent on Experience Must Pass Competency Test

Housekeeping: Part-time days Housekeeping: Laundry Aides: Part-time days Apply online at Laundry Aides: Part-time days

Send resumeSend to: PO Box 489, Somerset, resume

by Oct. 10 to: WI 54025 or annette.wendt@tax.hrblock.com PO Box 489, Somerset WI 54025 715-247-3960 or 715-268-8411 715-247-3960

NOW HIRING!

All faiths or beliefs are welcome. 15-G1734

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2nd Shift (3:30 pm to midnight) 3rd Shift (10:30 pm to 7:00 am) K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Quality Inspector for a 2nd shift & 3rd shift

Successful candidate will have experience as a Quality Inspector and preferably in metal shop environment. Job duties will include performing first article inspections, processing rejects in accordance with procedures, maintaining records, material inspections, using a variety of quality equipment such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMM, laser measuring machine etc‌ This position will require a candidate that enjoys a high paced environment, is self-motivated and enjoys a challenge! Self direction and ability to prioritize are a must!

This position requires basic math and reading skills, excellent blue print reading skills, good understanding of GD&T, understanding of check sheets and customer/agency specifications. Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience.

Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer.

Qualified applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

We are now hiring servers, bartenders, and experienced cooks!

Fast-paced, high energy work environment! Fun and friendly staff! Must be available nights and weekends.

APPLY WITHIN: ASK FOR NICKI OR LORI

Part-Time HELP WANTED

General Maintenance Duties Must have references APPLY IN PERSON

Amery Area Community Center 608 Harriman Ave. S. Amery 715-268-6605

HELP WANTED

Full and Part Time

Caregivers 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts St. Croix Falls location

Stop in for application 343 McKinney St., St. Croix Falls

K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Press Operators.

Job duties will include operating presses ranging from 35 to 400 tons, perform quality control inspections, read and interpret blue prints, ability to use measuring devices, keep a safe and clean work area and other duties as assigned. Beneficial for candidates to have manufacturing experience.

This position requires basic math and reading skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer.

Qualified applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Via Email: april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Amery hospital launches new telemedicine program

Jon White, MD, a hospital medicine physician at Regions Hospital holds a video consultation with a patient at Westfields Hospital & Clinic with the assistance of Susie Wendlandt, RN, Westfields.

Amery, Wis. – Starting last month, inpatients needing after-hours, non-emergency care at Amery, Hudson and Westfields hospitals saw a

doctor via video link.

The new program, called telemedicine, will improve access to hospital specialists during overnight hours. Ulti-

mately, care can start sooner for patients, enabling them to remain closer to home for treatment.

The technology being used

idly across the country. It is of particular benefit to patients in more rural communities, who can access specialists without having to travel far from home. Cost-effective technology has been used to reach more remote locations across the U.S. for more than 40 years.

According to the American Telemedicine Association, more than half of all U.S. hospitals are now using some form of telemedicine. Around the world, millions of people use telemedicine to monitor their health conditions and wellbeing in the form of remote monitoring systems and wellness cell phone applications.

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Unemployment rate drops in July The unemployment rate in Polk County dropped in July to 2.9 percent, down from June’s rate of 3.2 percent. This is the lowest unemployment rate in the county since May, when the rate was 3.2 percent According to Wisconsin’s WorkNet, 24,825 people were working in the county in July. The number of employed persons in the county peaked this year in May at 25,204, the highest number since online records began being kept in 1990.

There were 745 unemployed in the county in July. The lowest number of unemployed this year occurred in May, when there were 694 people seeking work. The historic low for the county was 519 unemployed in 1999.

The county’s workforce is 25,570, the second largest since online records were kept in 1990. The peak workforce was June of 2017 at 26,036.

Unemployment dropped in neighboring counties as well. In St. Croix County, the rate dropped to 2.8 percent from 3.0 percent in June. Barron County’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.1 percent, the same as June. In Pierce County, the jobless rate was 3.1 percent in July, lower than June’s rate of 3.4 percent. Burnett County’s unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in July, down from June’s rate of 4.7 percent.

Dane County claimed bragging rights for the lowest unemployment rate at 2.5 percent. Menominee County has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 7.4 percent. Wisconsin’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, below the national unemployment rate of 4.6 percent.

for the video consultations has been in the pilot stages for more than a year to make sure the technology was reliable and easy to use.

“Patients receive the same high quality care, which can now progress faster by having a doctor available immediately through this technology,” said Kreegan Reierson, MD, Chief of Hospital Medicine for St. Croix Valley hospitals. “Our nighttime care team is better supported by this improved access to the hospitalist and we believe it will mean more patients can remain in their community for care, no matter the time of day or night.”

Normal staff continue to be available in person at each location from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Outside those hours, the after-hours hospitalist will admit new patients and initiate care plans, order prescriptions and more—remotely through the video link.

The popularity of telemedicine continues to spread rap-

Email Jessica at

editor@theameryfreepress.com.

Button Design Winner Chelsea Whitley was the winning entry in this year’s button design contest. Eleven designs were entered. But Whitley’s design came out on top, earning her a $50 prize. Whitley says, “When I saw the theme was ‘falling into memories,’ I thought of my favorite memory from childhood which was going to the Amery movie theatre. I stood on the corner across the street to take a picture of the theatre for my sketch, and the water tower was in the background. The water tower is also symbolic of Amery’s past so I put the two together.” Whitley has won the design contest before. Her button, along with designs from previous years, will be on display at city hall. Pictured are Fall Festival committee member Jody Faschingbauer (left) and Chelsea Whitley (right).