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One way on Water Street?

A virtual gift from God BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.OM

A brief meeting of the Amery City Council September 2 saw the approval of most items on the agenda. It was decided a few could use a little more discussion. The first item of two, which was determined to need more decision-making time was turning Water Street into a One-Way street, with parking on only one side of the road. Council President Rick Van Blaricom asked if the city had heard anything from residents of Waters Edge concerning this subject and wondered if they even were aware of the possible change. No calls to the city had been received. They said this was a request of an independent citizen. “It is pretty narrow through there,” said Councilperson Chad Leonard. Van Blaricom said, “There are lots of good reasons for it, but most of them against it are 85 years or SEE WATER STREET, PAGE 2

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Medallion found! The hunt for the 2020 Fall Festival medallion has come to a quick end. After two weeks of clues, 14-year-old Gavin Harris found the medallion on his birthday (Wednesday, September 2) with the help of his cousin, Garrett Beauvais; brother, Owen Harris; sister Aubrey Harris and Grandma Sandy Beauvais. The medallion was tucked away in a fence near Soo Line Park. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gavin and congratulations to the Harris/Beauvais family!! L-R: Sandy Beauvais, Owen Harris, Garrett Beauvais, Gavin Harris and Aubrey Harris.

Last spring saw schools come to a halt, regular business for many entities come to a halt and church as Sunday worshipers knew it to be, unfortunately come to a halt. Local parishes had to think quick and that is exactly what Neighbors United In Christ (NUIC) did. NUIC is made up of three congregations with one mission: Using their hands for God’s work in their communities and throughout the world. It is comprised of Deronda, Little Falls and Trinity Lutheran Churches. Missionary Frank Laubach once said, “Prayer at its highest is a two-way conversation-and for me the most important part is listening to God’s replies.” Members of NUIC have been doing a lot of listening lately. Listening to the word of the Lord through radio and podcasts. Pastor Lori Peper said, “Not all of our parishioners have Internet, so we wondered what to do when we were no longer able to meet for in-person worship. Bob at WPCA was a

blessing to us. He helped us get a spot to be played on the radio station on Sundays.” The church worship services are also featured on podcasts that people are tuning into

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NUIC Pastor Lori Peper and Jim Haugerud provide music during a recent outdoor worship service.

from all over the world. “It is a little different format, maybe a little more casual than what we would do in-person,” said Peper. While some churches are using video technology, members of NUIC are virtually attending church through the airwaves. SEE NUIC, PAGE 2

Local VFW continues to give to community BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The initials VFW are probably quite familiar to people, everything the Veterans of Foreign Wars do for their communities, might be a little less known. According to the organization, the VFW is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.

They trace their roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. The VFW site says that in their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that

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L-R: Jim Thompson, Shirley Thompson, Bonnie Ebersohl, Shirley Sternquist, Dan Gillespie, Connie Johnson, Shirley Lenz, Bobbi Starsky, Tom Jirik, Marge Hover, Gary Hover and Dave Porter. Kneeling: Gzmie and Chili Ilazi.

would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Today, membership stands at more than 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. In Amery, local VFW and Auxiliary members have been recently giving thanks to those SEE VFW, PAGE 2

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who support them. Sunday, August 23, the VFW & VFW Auxiliary presented a plaque to Chili and Gzime Ilazi of the Amery Family Restaurant, thanking them for all they do for the organization. Chili spoke about his appreciation for what the American soldiers did to stop the genocide in Albania and free them. They also presented a plaque of appreciation to S & F Excavating for their tremendous support of their building project and their never-ending support of veterans. “As the Commander of the VFW, I feel our primary responsibility is to make sure our Veterans are taken care of. We are there to assist them and support them in a time of need. We help them directly and/or have many resources in our toolbox that we can utilize to further assist.,” said Commander Dave Porter. Porter feels the VFW’s involvement with the community is very important as well for several reasons. One is to bring awareness in the community of the Veteran presence. Another is the money they raise goes directly back to the community and services that assist Veterans. Porter said, “We award scholarships to typically two graduating students each year. We recruit trumpet players from the Amery Middle/High School Band for our Military Honors Ceremonies. This program will earn them money each time they perform TAPS at a local military honors funeral. Their total earned will be awarded at the end of their senior year.” Up until this year, their Honor Guard typically had performed 20-25 Military Honors for their fallen Comrades each year, but with Covid-19, our services have been fewer. “We do have a separate fundraising activity currently going on for a new facility North of Amery to provide a welcoming place for our veterans to gather and enjoy the comradery that we enjoyed back when we were on Active Duty,” said Porter. The new facility will also increase their capacity to raise more

older and ornery as all get out.” He said the council tried to pass this around four years ago. Van Blaricom said, “Miss Kay narrowly avoided a lynch mob.” Speaking about former Mayor Kay Erickson. “I think we should at least broach the subject with those folks before we put up signs,” he said. It was determined the city would contact Terry Forrest of the Amery Housing Authority to talk to the residents of Waters Edge and send the item back to the Public Works Committee. The second item that wasn’t fully finalized was the possible sale of the current City Hall Building. As reported in the August 18 edition of the Amery Free Press, during the August 17 Finance Committee meeting, Mayor Paul Isakson said he had been approached by someone who is interested in purchasing the current City Hall building. It was recommended at that time additional information should be obtained from the City Attorney. During the Sept. 2 meeting, Isakson read a statement from the attorney. “Unless the City Council has a policy otherwise or the council prefers to advertise, you do not have to, just have an open meeting and discussion to approve. The real issue is whether the city is getting fair value out of the sale and the project. Some municipalities have the property appraised or have a real estate agent offer an opinion on value. You could also talk to your assessor for an opinion. In this case, the building is in poor condition and one might argue that it even has a negative value, based on the cost to demo and the vacant lot. If the council feels it is in the best interest of the city, they should move forward. Make a good record of the reasons for the price and include the fact of the pre-lease and benefit the city will have by having a business invest in downtown,” he said. Leonard felt as far as notice about the subject goes, it has been published in two agendas, which should be sufficient. Council member Tim Strohbusch said he thought the city should in the least, get an appraisal done. Isakson said the potential buyer intends on replacing the roof this fall and leasing the building back to the city for one dollar until they vacate to the new City Center. He had concern that an appraisal could take some time and interfere with the fall roof repair. Van Blaricom said the Assessor should have an appraisal on city-owned property. “That should be sufficient, we just need to determine how much the building is worth so we know we are getting fair value for it,” said Strohbusch. Van Blaricom asked if after the information from the assessor was gathered, the item should go back to the Finance Committee. Isakson, worried about the amount of time it would take before it cam back in front of full council and said, “It probably won’t happen then.” Isakson said the offer was for $5,000. “He has to put $150,000 into the roof, plus upgrade the electrical and HVAC and all the rest,” said Isakson. Council member Eric Elkin said it was also important to establish that the building was being sold completely “As Is.” The rest of the council agree and decided to hold a virtual Special Meeting September 9 at 5p.m. A handful of issues under new business had previously been discussed in one or more committee meetings, leaving to quick decisions at full council. Items approved included paying for Amery advertising in the 2021 Polk County Visitor’s Guide, hiring Clifton Larsen Allen to assist with the 2021 budget, paying for burial of an Xcel Energy power line on Baker St., changes to the City Zoning map and a rezone from R1 to R2 for property owned by Gary Bauermeister located in Section 04 Town 32 N Range 16.

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L-R: Doug Gunderson, Commander Dave Porter, Dan Gillespie, Dale Paulzine, Jim Thompson and Tom Jirik. Missing from photo: Don Pearson and Rod Gehrman.

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Commander Dave Porter is shown with Scott, Corey and Mitch Lee of S & F Excavating.

money for Veterans needs. Porter said, “We are also planning to have a Military Museum and Educational Center in one part of the building to educate the public on our military history. The money raised for this facility is totally separate from our normal fundraising activities, and will not affect the amount of support we do for our veterans and the community.”

Porter strongly encourages any/ all local Veterans who have served during an overseas campaign to contact the VFW and become a member. New members are always important to keep an organization alive. He said, “We can and will assist any veteran in good standings to support their need.”

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She explained they pre-record the services from Trinity. Isaac Christenson is the group’s recording engineer. Nate Overby assists and Jim Haugerud plays guitar. “We do old fashioned hymns because we knew people wouldn’t have hymnals in their homes, but we pick songs we think people can sing along with from the comfort and safety of their own homes,” Peper said. Peper did admit that their first pre-recording for the radio took five hours as it took a bit to get used to how it all worked. Once a relationship was formed between NUIC and WPCA, they decided to start a partnership; with NUIC sponsoring the stories of Winnie the Pooh this fall on WPCA on Mondays until December 14, 2020 at 6p.m. You can tune into the series on the radio or live stream from a computer at www.wpcaradio.org and listen from any location. Like going back to the basics, this is an activity that families can gather together to listen to every week. With all of the negativity that has come along with the pandemic, there have been some positive changes. “I think this is one way this whole pandemic has redirect-

ed us, “ said Sandy Johnson, Assisstant Pastor. Peper and Johnson feel the implementation of the radio services and podcasts have been a major blessing. Peper said, “There are farmers who are doing chores on Sunday mornings and other people with commitments, who now still have the option to worship.” Peper said, “We have people who really miss the socialization of church. We have people who each week look forward to seeing their families, friends and neighbors. So we have done some small group faith circles outdoors.” They have also implemented “Phone a friend Fridays” where the parish has been divided into groups of 10 people to check in on each other. They have had a few outdoor and socially distanced services, which rotate between the churches. One thing is for sure. The joint effort of church staff, volunteers, parishioners and visitors to the NUIC airings have proved that you do not just come to church, you can become the church. The church is not a building where you gather, but instead the church is the people who gather in-person or even virtually to join in Christ’s name.

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SEPTEMBER 10 & 11

SEPTEMBER 14

Deronda Lutheran Church Garage Sale

The Annual Amery Band Booster Board Meeting will take place on Monday, September 14 at 7 p.m. in the Amery High School Auditorium.

Deronda Lutheran will be hosting a garage sale on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1239 65th Avenue, Amery. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

SEPTEMBER 12 Flag Raising Join us as the flags are raised at the Amery Rotary Park on Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m.

following at Michael Park. Music by Uncle Chunk at 3 p.m. on Danielson State. Queen’s Coronation and Little Miss Competition will take place on the Danielson Stage at 6:30 p.m. followed by music from County Line at 8 p.m.

St., Amery. Hand sanitizer will be available, and masked are required. There is ample spacing for social distancing. Questions? Call Dave Clausen 715-554-7091, clausen@amerytel.net.

SEPTEMBER 19

SEPTEMBER 20

Blood Drive

Amery Fall FestiDAY

8th Annual Amery FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show & 6th Annual FFA Tractor Show

Amery Band Booster Board Meeting

Join us for a one-day variation celebration of Amery’s beloved Fall Festival. A mini-parade will be held at 11 a.m. with drinks, food trucks and entertainment (Family Comedy Act by Mixed Nuts 12:30 p.m.)

The FFA Alumni Farm Toy/Tractor Show will be Sunday, September 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brow Tine Restaurant & Event Center, 1361 100th

OCTOBER 5 & 6 There will be a blood drive on Monday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, October 6 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda Street, Amery. Sponsored by Amery Woman’s Club. Please call Mary Davis

at 715-501-8327, Sheeran Gallagher at 651-3221101, Kate Bevington at 715-441-3974 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Amery to schedule an appointment.

ONGOING Amery Farmers Market Mondays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-to noon at Soo Line Park all summer.

Midnight Winds Shoppe Farmers Market Every Friday from 2-6 p.m. Hwy 8 & 46 at the roundabout.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Unfortunately, we will not be printing a fall catalog at this time, but we will be offering some classes as we move later into the fall. Some will be in-person with safety guidelines in place, some will be offered online. For more information, visit the school website and go to Community Ed (www.amerysd.k12. wi.us), email commed@ amerysd.k12.wi.us or call 715-268-9771 x220. COOKING WITH WILD FOODS Are you looking for economic ways to feed yourself and your family healthy food that actually tastes good? Come and learn how to use some common backyard "weeds" to make delicious and super-nutritious dishes for your family. No hiking or mosquito spray required - the instructor will bring a nice selection of freshly harvested Wild Foods to work with. This

together. Sept 24 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $24; pre-register with Amery Community

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION

FLEA MARKET Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-20

OVER 100 VENDORS Will Be Practicing Social Distancing.

fun, interactive class will include some plant identification, group

cooking/food preparation and a satisfying Wild Food dish to enjoy

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! In-Person & Virtual Class Options Available Fall Session Begins Sept. 8 (Girls ages 5+)

New Students welcome! Small class sizes and extra cleaning procedures in place for the safety of our dancers and their families

Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Deronda Lutheran

Garage Sale Thursday, September 10 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday, September 11 8:00am - 6:00pm Social distancing will be practiced. Masks are required.

FALL FESTIVAL OUTDOOR

and Vendor

1239 65th Ave • Amery

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 GARAGE SALE Thurs. 9/10 • 2-6p Fri. 9/11 • 8a-5p Sat. 9/12 • 8a-12p

Women’s, Men’s and Kid’s clothes, household decor and items, kids toys, shoes, boots, hockey skates, kids bedding, jewelry, COACH purse, Michael Kors purse, youth cleats.

202 Coves Ct • Amery (Behind Slumberland)

Ed. Face coverings required. Class setup will meet social distancing guidelines.

10AM - 3PM Join us for a fun day with your favorite Crafters & vendors! Food Trucks • Petting Zoo • Face Painting We are planning a full day of activities! located at Midnight Winds Shoppe at the roundabout, Hwy 8 and 46 945 131st Ave, Amery, WI 54001 Sponsored by The Swan Beach Vendor Event Text 715-419-3915 for vendor information

Flea Market and Beer Tent Located on south end of St. Feriole Island

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin

Tourist information www.prairieduchien.org 1-800-732-1673

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TRUMP SALE! Monday, Sept. 14 • 10am - 6pm 320 Keller Ave. S., Amery Formerly NextGen Motorsports parking lot Saturday, Sept. 19 • 10am - 5pm at Midnight Winds Shoppe Highway 46 N & 8 roundabout, Amery Hats • Stickers • T-Shirts • Signs • Flags

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‘Heroes come in all forms’ BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

ept. 2 marked the 75th anniversary of the official end of World War II. Representatives of the Japanese government signed the instrument of surrender, ending one of the most tumultuous times of the 20th century. Over 16 million American men and women served during the war. In 2019 it was estimated there are 8,404 living World War II veterans in Wisconsin, 7,919 in Minnesota. Nationally, the estimate is 389,292 living veterans. These veterans and their stories are vanishing at an alarming rate with 294 dying every day. At this diamond anniversary of the end of the war, we wanted to recognize local veterans, living and dead. We are grateful for the cooperation of veterans Publisher and their families who provided photos and information. Tom Stangl Many who served left their homes as young adults, unsure of what they would face as they went off to war. Some didn’t come back, others returned to a new reality. The period after World War II saw an unprecedented surge in growth and prosperity in our nation. Veterans came home and settled down to civilian life. The GI Bill and other veterans programs provided opportunities for these young men and women to succeed and helped create the middle class in America. Veterans contributed to the success of their communities as they received their educations or learned trades and raised families. Many never spoke of the things they did or saw during the war. Others spoke with their peers, sharing their common experiences. In recent years, as these veterans die, there has been a renewed urgency to learn their first hand accounts of history. As we gathered this information for the paper, we learned many things about local people who served. One of the people who contributed a story about his parent who served, learned about his father’s war experience from a box of photos. His father took these photos and left them in a box in a closet. After the veteran had died, his son inherited the box of photos. A class project for his grandson brought the box of photos out. Looking through the box, a newspaper clipping told the man about the outfit his father served with during the war. After doing some research online, a picture of the timeline of his father’s unit’s service helped piece the photos together as the story became clear. Dale Henke, whose father, Gerhart, served in Europe, said he learned a great deal about his father from that box of photos. “Heroes come in all forms,” Dale says. “Most choose to relive their moments in silence and share little of their gallantry with others unless directly asked by someone. They feel honor for those who ‘gave more’ and self-humility demanded no less,” Dale said. Henke encourages everyone who has a parent or grandparent living who served during the war to get the photo albums out and listen to the stories. We realize that we have left people out of this edition. We did our best to get as much information as possible about the men and women who served during the war. We hope you enjoy these stories and share our appreciation for the efforts of the veterans Thank you to all who served and helped create the life we enjoy today. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theamery freepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

I might ah-choose to stay inside BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

f all times in my life to be developing seasonal allergies, why wouldn’t it be when every cough or sneeze has others assuming I am the next pandemic sufferer. I have never had allergies in life (or at least I do not think so). A few weeks back it started with itchy eyes. I had extremely itchy, dry eyes, which also felt heavy and tired. The first time I noticed just happened to be the day after my class reunion, so I assumed it was Editor from staying up the April Ziemer night before past 9p.m. The itchy, dry eyes continued and were later joined by their friends, sneezes and tickly throat. At no point did I think I had Corona, but I started thinking maybe I had developed allergies. An allergy that occurs in a particular season is more commonly known as hay fever. About 8 percent of Americans experience it, reports the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Hay fever occurs when your immune system overreacts to an outdoor allergen, such as pollen. An allergen is something that triggers an allergic response. The most common allergens are pollens from wind-pollenated plants, such as trees, grasses and weeds. The pollens from insect-pollinated plants

are too heavy to remain airborne for long, and they’re less likely to trigger an allergic reaction. Hay fever comes by its name from hay-cutting season. Historically, this activity occurred in the summer months, around the same time many people experienced symptoms. Seasonal allergies are less common during the winter, but it’s possible to experience allergic rhinitis year-round. Different plants emit their respective pollens at different times of year. Depending on your allergy triggers and where you live, you may experience hay fever in more than one season. You may also react to indoor allergens, such as mold or pet dander. Some of my favorite things about fall include caramel apples, crisp air, the colorful landscape of northwest Wisconsin and my children going back to school. Now seasonal allergies have crept upon me and are trying to rain on my autumn parade. Autumn is ragweed season. The genus name for ragweed is Ambrosia, and it includes more than 40 species worldwide. Most of them grow in temperate regions of North and South America. They’re invasive plants that are difficult to control. Their pollen is a very common allergen, and the symptoms of ragweed allergy can be especially severe. Other plants that drop their pollen in the fall include nettles, mugworts, sorrels, fat hens and plantains. To be completely honest, if I have to have seasonal allergies, I certainly hope it is caused by good ‘ol ragweed. I do not know what mugworts or fat hens are-but I do not like the sound of it.

I have found some relief in over the counter medicine. I feel like maybe since taking them I have developed a rather dry mouth. Being the consistent “look on the bright side” person that I am, I have decided two things…#1-Dry mouth is better than receiving the evil eye from people who believe I have COVID-19 and #2-Dry mouth probably goes hand in hand with my dry sense of humor. If you prefer not to take Over The Counter meds and you cannot fathom the idea of dry mouth, there are alternatives. Although few studies have been done on alternative treatments for seasonal allergies, some people believe the following alternative treatments may provide relief: • Quercetin, a flavonoid that gives fruits and vegetables color • Lactobacillus acidophilus, the “friendly” bacteria found in yogurt • Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae • Vitamin C, which has some antihistamine properties I am not a medical professional; so do not hold me to any of the above suggestions. I will share that Spirulina is sold in tablet form, so please do not assume dunking your head in the blue-green algae of any local ponds will make you feel better. I wonder if these allergies are just the start of medical conditions that are going to creep up on me at this stage of life. What is next? Arthritis? Bursitis? Tendonitis? If you are an early shopper and planning for my birthday three months ahead of time, I am thinking that at this point you can’t go wrong with Aspercreme.

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Wisconsin National Guard part of massive response to Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago BY VAUGHN R. LARSON

Fifteen years after one of the worst natural disasters to befall the United States, the tremendous National Guard response effort following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 still speaks to the Guardâ€™s enduring value and capabilities. â€œBy any measure, it was the fastest, most massive military response to any natural disaster that has ever happened,â€? Lt. Gen. Steven Blum, then the chief of the National Guard Bureau, said at the time. â€œOur response was the epitome of what the National Guard is and why it is a national treasure.â€? Katrina was a category 1 hurricane Aug. 25, 2005 when it hit Florida. The storm entered the Gulf of Mexico and regained strength, becoming a category 5 hurricane by the time it hit Mississippi Aug. 29. It would destroy more than $125 billion of property, and flood more than 80 percent of New Orleans. Katrina resulted in the deaths of two people in Alabama, 14 in Florida, 238 in Mississippi and 1,577 in Louisiana. In New Orleans alone, thousands were stranded in attics or on rooftops, on highway overpasses, and in the Superdome and a convention center downtown. National Guard troops came in from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, reaching a peak of 51,039 by Sept. 8, 2005. Wisconsin sent more than 460 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen to support relief efforts in Louisiana. The National Guard Bureau, in its 2010 official report on the Katrina response effort, called it â€œthe largest humanitarian response force in history, with troops deployed over an area the size of Great Britain.â€? Blum conducted a teleconference with adjutants general from most of the states and territories Aug. 31, and outlined a plan to provide assistance to the storm-stricken region by deploying Guard members on state active duty orders, through emergency management assistance compacts between states. â€œThis was simply one of the

finest hours for the Wisconsin National Guard,â€? said Wisconsinâ€™s adjutant general at the time, the late Maj. Gen. Al Wilkening. â€œGov. [Jim] Doyle did not hesitate to authorize the deployment of our assets, because â€˜itâ€™s the right thing to do.â€™â€? Retired Brig. Gen. Kerry Denson, Wisconsinâ€™s deputy adjutant general for Army in 2005, recalled Blum telling National Guard leaders across the nation â€œto move now.â€?

Not a sucker. Not a loser. Dear Editor, MSG John Henry Mitchell Killed in Action September 12, 1950 Korean War Not a sucker. Not a loser. My Uncle and my Grandmother and Grandfatherâ€™s son. Respectfully submitted, Jane Mitchell VanDyke Amery, WI

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Members of the Wisconsin Army National Guardâ€™s 832nd Medical Company hoist a New Orleans resident stranded by ďŹ‚ood waters Sept. 5, 2005. The Wisconsin National Guard supplied 460 Soldiers and Airmen, along with vehicles and aircraft, for the massive National Guard response to Hurricane Katrina.

â€œHe emphasized we were used to responding to civil disaster and were a natural for the mission,â€? Denson said. â€œIt was the right thing to do, and it would take the active Army too long to get authorization.â€? Retired Brig. Gen. Dominic Cariello, then a colonel in command of the 57th Field Artillery Brigade, was put in charge of Task Force Wisconsin on Aug. 31. One day later Cariello and his command cell flew to Louisiana to oversee the Wisconsin National Guard troop response effort. They set up shop at Naval Air Station (NAS) New Orleans, located in the suburb Belle Chasse south of the city. The base did not flood, but storm damage left it without power or communications. In this challenging environment,

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111 Years Ago September 9, 1909 White Steamers Use Kerosene as Fuel The most interesting announcement ever made in connection with the automobile industry was undoubtedly that made a month or two ago to the effect that the new models of the White Steam Cars could be run on kerosene, or coal oil, instead of gasoline. Everyone at once recognized that the use of the new fuel would add materially to the advantages, which the White already possessed over other types of cars. There were some people, however, who were skeptical as to whether or not the new fuel could be used with complete success, and therefore, the makers of the White Car, the White Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, determined to make a public demonstration of the new fuel in the 1909 Gildden Tour. From the standpoint of the public, no test more satisfactory could have been selected. First of all, the distance covered on the Gildden Tour, from Detroit to Denver and thence to Kansas City, was 2,650 miles. This was certainly more than sufficient to bring out any weaknesses, if such had existed. Still more important was the fact that the car was at all times while on the road under the supervision of observers named by those who entered other contesting cars. Therefore, it would have been impossible for the driver of the White to have even tightened a bolt without the fact being noted and a penalty inflicted. At night the cars were guarded by Pinkerton detectives and could not be approached by anyone. The complete success of the new fuel while on the 2,650-mile public test and the advantages gained through its use were well described in the following dispatch, which the correspondent of the New York Sun sent to his paper at the conclusion of the tour. “A feature of the tour, which was watched with special interest was that the White Steamer used kerosene, or ‘coal oil,’ as fuel worked splendidly throughout the 2,650-mile journey, and all claims made in its behalf were fully proven. First of all, as regards cheapness, the White driver secured kerosene all along the route from 6 cents to 10 cents cheaper per gallon than was paid for gasoline. Secondly, the new fuel was handled without any precautions, and it was not unusual to see kerosene being poured into the fuel tank while the crew of the car and an interested crowd stood by with cigars and cigarettes. Thirdly, the new fuel proved to be absolutely without smoke or smell. Fourthly, kerosene could be purchased at whatever part of the route was most convenient. Finally, the amount of fuel used on the

Old Amery high school Modern schools in a progressive community were used as a selling point by the Amery school district as it faced intense competition for students planning to attend high school classes. Construction of the north building on the right was completed in the spring of 1909 to house the high school and the one on the left housed the lower grades.

trip showed that kerosene is at least 15 percent more efficient, gallon for gallon, than gasoline. A particularly interesting feature of the new White Steamer is that either kerosene or gasoline may be used as fuel. The necessary adjustments so that the fuel may be changed from kerosene to gasoline, or vice versa, may be made in a couple of minutes.

110 Years Ago New Features at Amery Mercantile Among other up-to-date fixtures recently installed by the Amery Mercantile Co., is a swell modern sanitary drinking fountain at their store in the village. They have also arranged their gasoline supply so that it may be secured at the curb on the south side of the store. This will be especially handy for autoists both local and foreign.

Bear in Village S. H. Vassau who lives just north of this village is the hero of the hour made so by killing a large black bear near his residence last Saturday evening at about six o’clock. Mr. Vassau’s dog treed the bruin while he procured a gun with which he shot the animal.

105 Years Ago September 9, 1915 Mrs. Helin Dead Mrs. Wm. Helin of Apple River died at Minneapolis last Thursday of ptomaine poisoning, contacted from eating canned meat. Mr. Helin went to the city Friday morning and returned with the corpse in the evening.

95 Years Ago September 17, 1925 Congregation Gives Pastor Car Rev. M. T. Andren was presented with a new Chevrolet Sedan by his congregation last week as a token of the high esteem with which he is held

and in partial payment for the great work he has done.

Caddy Hit by Golf Ball Dr. C. A. Nelson hooked a golf ball when driving last Sunday morning and it struck his caddy, a McAloon boy, full in the mouth. The boy’s lip was badly cut and medical attention was necessary.

Breaks Collarbone Playing Football Harry Mooney suffered a broken collarbone in football practice the first of the week. He is improving nicely and will be in shape to hit the line again in a few days.

80 Years Ago September 12, 1940 Dangerous Blaze Destroys Texaco Station A raging fire, dangerous because it threatened to blow up the underground gasoline tanks and the gas tank in a car in the building, destroyed the Texaco Service station on South Keller Avenue Monday afternoon about 2 o’clock. A high wind for a time threatened to destroy the home of Logan Smiley next to the station, and also caused some damage to roofing material in a shed owned by the Lampert Yards on the north side of the station. The shed was also damaged. There was no insurance on either the filling station or its contents nor was there insurance on the car which was destroyed, and which was owned by Butch Johnson, proprietor of the station. L. A. Smiley said the station was the only piece of property he owned, which was not insured. The blaze started when wires became crossed as Johnson was repairing a leaky gas line on his car. The sparks ignited the wire covering and this burned quickly. As Johnson sought to get something to put it out, the blaze hit the gasoline, which had been spilled on the floor and from then on it spread like lightning. Johnson

tried to get his clothes, (he lived in the station) but could not do so because of the intense heat. The blaze roared up and soon the station was a roaring inferno. Mrs. Smiley, her daughter Mrs. Jack Brown yelled “fire” and all got out of the home. Money and accounts of Johnson’s were found safe in the cash register, and Billy Rasmussen took them to the Lincoln Cash store for safekeeping. Even the paper Yesterday’s money was not scorched. News Interviews Diane Stangl with Johnson and the Smileys indicated that the station may not be rebuilt.

65 Years Ago September 8, 1955 Signing Up Men “I’m not worried about those big lugs you’ve signed up!” derisively snorted Les Thompson as he listened to the rural recruits that Ewald Freitag claims for his tug-o-war team on the Fall Festival. “Sure, they’re big, but my men are small and fast,” he continued. Cause for the comment was the fact that Captain Freitag has an imposing list of farmers that carry a lot of weight. One person alone, that Captain Freitag has signed to a contract, weighs about 450 pounds. “That’s right…I’ve got all the MEN coming…and some of them are real giants,” retorted Captain Freitag. “Yes, that 450 pounds is in all one man. The issue at stake will be settled when the “city slickers” battle it out during the tug-owar in front of the grandstand on Fall Festival day, Saturday, Sept. 10. With 10 men on each side, three pulls will be made with the winner declared that takes two of the three.

Arrests Solve Many Thefts in Polk County

County law enforcement officers apprehended a trio of yeggs over the weekend and these arrests have solved close to 35 break-ins in Polk, St. Croix and Barron counties. Specializing in farm looting, the trio has admitted thefts on 14 different occasions in Polk, 10 in Barron and 11 in St. Croix. Loot ranged from frozen chickens to cemetery lawnmowers. Their crime trail came to an abrupt end last Saturday night when they were surprised about 8 p.m. looting the Andrew Quist farm south of Centuria. Harvey Quist, a son, drove into the yard and began to question the man in the vehicle. He replied, “We’re looking for Bass Lake.” About that time his companion came running from the house and Quist became suspicious and copied the license number down and began firing questions. In the middle of it, the duo took off. The two, who later implicated a third, were noticed about midnight leaving the county line tavern on highway “35” where Polk and St. Croix counties meet. Here Traffic Officer Dietz detained them until Polk County officers arrived. Included in the admitted loot taken the past two months, sold mostly all over the Midwest, were: Pete Hayes’ saddle; a chain saw stolen at Range; two lawnmowers taken from cemeteries, watches and many electrical appliances.

45 Years Ago September 9, 1975 School District Rejects Pool Electors in the Amery School District rejected a plan to fund the construction of an indoor swimming pool in the new high school at a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 4. With Walter (Bud) See chairing the meeting, the resolutions calling for the borrowing of $500,000 from the state trust fund were turned down by the 738 people voting at the session. A limitation of $300,000 for each trust fund application forced the electors to vote upon two loans of $300,000 and $200,000, respectively. The voting was as follows: $300,000 resolution – 349 Yes; 387 No $200,000 resolution – 340 Yes; 391 No

Country-West Show Steve Bledsoe, popular country and western recording star, and his band will present an evening show at the Amery High School gym beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Admittance is by a souvenir button available at the door for $1.00. The hour-long show will be followed by the annual queen coronation. Bledsoe and his group will move to the Amery Municipal Airport to prepare for a free community dance beginning about 9:30 p.m. or immediately following the queen contest.

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Polk County Marriage Licenses Erik Peder Arntson and Emma Elizabeth Schroeder of Minneapolis are to be married Sept. 19, 2020. Bradley Joseph Bauer of Center City and Kylie Marie Lundsted of Taylors Falls are to be married Sept. 12, 2020. Scoti Michael Dunham of Lincoln and Leamarie Futhey Deleon of New Richmond were married Sept. 2, 2020. Mitchell Joseph Everett, Jr. and Amanda Rose Mattson of Balsam Lake are to be married Sept. 25, 2020. Jacob Warren Hendrickson and Lauren Kay Pittman of Amery are to be married Sept. 12, 2020. Jeffrey Todd Hinchcliffe of Osceola and Genevieve Esther Langer of Maple Grove are to be married Sept.

08/28/20-09/03/20 08/28/20, 4:43 a.m., Suspicious activity 08/28/20, 6:15 a.m., Suspicious activity 08/28/20, 9:45 a.m., Assist citizen 08/28/20, 1:25 p.m., Suspicious person 08/28/20, 1:30 p.m., Suspicious activity 08/28/20, 6:15 p.m., Child custody issue 08/28/20, 7:40 p.m., Juvenile call 08/29/20, 1:57 a.m., Suspicious activity 08/29/20, 4:15 p.m., Phone scam 08/29/20, 6:15 p.m., Traffic complaint 08/29/20, 6:33 p.m., Disturbance 08/29/20, 9:18 p.m., Animal control call 08/30/20, 6:03 p.m., Suspicious activity 08/30/20, 7:06 p.m., Vehicle lockout 08/31/20, 12:14 a.m., Suspicious activity 08/31/20, 4:50 p.m., Vehicle lockout 08/31/20, 6:56 p.m., Assist EMS 08/31/20, 8:53 p.m., Assist citizen 09/01/20, 1:12 a.m., Assist other agency 09/01/20, 4:10 p.m., Assist citizen 09/01/20, 5:40 p.m., Suspicious activity 09/01/20, 8:54 p.m., Assist other agency 09/02/20, 7:30 a.m.,Multiple car egging 09/02/20, 11:23 a.m., Animal control call 09/02/20, 1:37 p.m., Vehicle lockout 09/03/20, 9:40 a.m., Animal control call 09/03/20, 1:54 p.m., Mental health call 09/03/20, 5:10 p.m., Juvenile call 09/03/20, 6:39 p.m., Disturbance 09/03/20, 7:07 p.m., Assist EMS

26, 2020. Neil Vance Manns and Kelly Anne Kruse of Spring Lake Park are to be married Sept. 19, 2020. Colin David Mueller and Amy Jo Eliason of Laketown were married Sept. 5, 2020. Curtis Richard Nelson and Maria Jean Miller of Osceola are to be married Sept. 19, 2020. Jacob Thomas Pilz of Oxford and Casey Jean Hovland of North Branch are to be married Sept. 26, 2020. Jackson Thomas Struemke and Julia May Nosbish of Farmington are to be married Sept. 18, 2020. Andrew Harrington Tully and Alexandria Caroline Marie Mack of Saint Paul are to be married Sept. 19, 2020.

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The Arnell fundraising “Paws on the Trail” Dog Walk event begins next weekend, Saturday, September 12. The “Fun Dog” Contests, with tricks and costumes, are expanded to include all pets this year, as contestants will participate by photo and video in our Virtual Facebook Event. Go to the Arnell Facebook page and click on Virtual Pet Walk. There you will be able to join our two week event simply by selecting “Going.” With your participation, you will be able to enjoy all of the adorable, weird, talented and zany pet photos and videos – in all their glory. These will all be pets that belong to friends of Arnell. We can’t wait to see how creative they are. Awards will be given for: Best Costume, Best Smile, Cutest Photo, Best Selfie with your pet, Funniest Home Video, Naughtiest Pet, Best Kisser, Best Trick and more. Don’t forget, you have two weeks to capture your entries. We encourage you to compete in more than one category. We may not be able to be together to witness your pet’s wonderfulness but viewing it online is the next best thing. Send photos or one minute video with the hash tag #walkforarnell. There is no registration fee this year. Help us make this final fundraiser of the year a success. Collect pledges from family and friends to support the animals and Arnell shelter. Donation pledges can be mailed to: AMHS, 185 Griffin St East, Amery, WI 54001. Or use our secure PayPal Donation form on our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG. At our website home page, click on “Donate.” There you will be able to pledge online. Be sure to check the “Dog Walk” designation button or mention it in the comments of the donation form. Fundraisers have been hard to organize this year. Businesses and non-profits have been put in a tight spot because of the corona virus. Without the usual route for crowd gathering events, it has been a lean year for donations. We need to stay open for the animals that need us. This Virtual Pet Walk event will be our last fundraiser of 2020. Your donation and participation will make a difference. For more information/instructions, go to our Web Site or Facebook page. Or call us at the shelter: 715 268-7387.

Jax

There are some beautiful cats at the shelter, waiting for homes. Our featured cat is Jax. He is a Mitted Long Hair Brown Tabby, two years old. Jax is gorgeous and likes attention. What more do you need? He would prefer to have you to himself but will tolerate another cat. His coat is soft and fluffy, like a cotton puff rubbing against your legs. A Short Hair version of Jax, would be Gabby. She is five years old, declawed and loves attention – all of your attention. Gabby would prefer a home without noisy children and activity. She isn’t particularly nervous, just intelligent. If you live alone and are looking for a declawed girl friend, Gabby is the one for you. Check out all of our adoptable cats at: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG. They are anxious to meet you. Arnell Memorial Humane Society

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AREA CHURCHES Traditional Worship; 11 am Chicken Barbecue Dinner. Tuesday, September 15: 6:30 pm Church Council.

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Diane House, pastor, 715-857-5580, www.georgetownlutheran.net

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-265-7133, www.jbjsaints.com

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Andrew Olson, interim pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryﬂc.org

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor, 715-263-2164

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

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, pastor, 715-948-2493, www.htocclayton.org

Masses–Saturday: 4 pm. Sunday: 10:30 am. Wednesday: 9 am.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor, 715-268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org

AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org Wednesday, September 9: 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 5:45 pm Youth Dinner; 7 pm Youth Group. Sunday, September 13: 10 am Outdoor Service and Welcome to Pastor Garth Shumacher, Interim Pastor.

Wednesday, September 9: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, September 13: 10 am In-House Worship Service with Spacing or tune to 107.5 in the parking lot, Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Service on WPCA Radio 93.1 FM. Monday, September 14: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 1 pm Ribble Deadline.

BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor, 507-459-1141, Church 715-268-9291, www. balsamlutheranchurch.org CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, John Hazen, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, John Hazen, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.derondachurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Jonathon Enger, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org Sundays: 9 am In-Person Worship or Livestreaming on Website.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 207 120th Street, Amery, Kathy Pennington, pastor, 715-268-2143, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Wednesday, September 9: 7 pm Council Meeting. Sunday, September 13: 9:30 am Faith Formation; 10:30 am In-Person Worship, Facebook Live. Tuesday, September 15: 9 am Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors, 715-268-2350, www.eastlincolnalliance.com ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Dan Watland, pastor, 715-268-3800 FAITH FAMILY (UNITED METHODIST) 2692 154th Ave., Emerald, John Hazen, pastor, 715263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Diane Norstad, pastor, 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715-541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 715-948-2867, www.immanuellutheran.info JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city Streaming online on Sundays at 9am on our YouTube channel (Amery Journey Church).

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.littlefallschurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy. 64, Forest, Sean & Libby Higgins, senior leaders, 715-265-4810 or 715-781-8247, www.livingwordchapel.com MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org

Wednesday, September 9: 3:45 pm Conﬁrmation. Friday, September 11-Saturday, September 12: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, September 13: 8 am Worship. Tuesday, September 15: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715-269-5126 Wednesday, September 9: 3:45 pm Conﬁrmation. Friday, September 11-Saturday, September 12: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, September 13: 9 am Fellowship; 9:15 am Sunday School; 9:30 am Worship. Tuesday, September 15: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, www.clearlakewi-adventistchurch.org TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.

UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715-263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Eugene Murphy, pastor, 715-405-2253, www.ourladyofthelakes.ws

Wednesday, September 9: 5:30-7 pm 7th-9th Grade. 6 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Live), Worship Team Practice; 7:15-9 pm 10th-12th Grade. Thursday, September 10: 7 pm Men’s Bible Study at TBD. Saturday, September 12: Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Clear Lake Park. Sunday, September 13: 8:45 am Sunday School/Conﬁrmation; 9:30 am Worship Team Practice; 10 am Worship Service. Monday, September 14: 6 pm Leadership Team Meeting. Tuesday, September 15: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study at Church.

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OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, pastor, 715-268-7290, www.oslcamery.org REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor, 715-268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website. Sunday, Sept. 13: 9:30 am In-Person Worship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE 205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9am Outdoor Worship/Inclement Weather Servant Hall. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 2181 280th St., Clear Lake , Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors, 715-263-2904

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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN 2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), John Wilman, pastor, 715-265-4087

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY 119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor, 715-268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org

FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor, 715-268-7135, www.ﬂcamery.org

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor, 715-263-2846, www.ﬁrstluthclearlake.com

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David J. Ludwig, age 73, of rural Amery, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020 playing golf with his friends at the Clear Lake Golf Course, Clear Lake, WI. David Joseph Ludwig was b born on December 16, 1946, iin St. Paul, MN the son of A Arnold & Helen (Casper) L Ludwig. He grew up in St. P Paul and graduated from S St. Bernards High School iin 1964. After graduation, D Dave worked as a manager ffor Country Club Markets iin the Twin Cities. On Febrruary 24, 1968 he married E Eleanor Lennartson at St. Patricks Catholic Church in St. Paul. Shortly after the wedding, Dave was drafted in the US Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam, during which he received a Purple Heart during combat. He was honorably discharged in 1969 as a Sergeant and returned home to St. Paul where he and Elly raised their 3 children, Tami, Perry & Peter until the family moved to Cottage Grove, MN in 1973 . In 1996 Dave started a new career with Meyer’s Printing in Minneapolis, MN until he retired in 2007. Dave and Elly have spent the last 23 years residing in Wisconsin where Dave enjoyed golfing with his friends and grandson, walleye fishing at their place on Lake Wapogasset, visiting with their many friends at UW Wanderoos and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a man of few words, but he wasn’t required to say a lot for everyone to know how much he cared about everyone he knew. Dave will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Helen Ludwig and his brother Bud. David is survived by wife, Eleanor “Elly” Ludwig - Amery, WI; daughters and sons, Tamara “Tami” (Greg) Hustad - St Croix Falls, WI, Perry (Stacy) Ludwig - Wayzata, MN, Peter (Ann) Ludwig - Lakeland, MN; grandchildren, Mitchell and Ashley Hustad, Sophia Ludwig; brothers and sisters, Marianne (Dean) Sweeney - Spring Lake Park, MN, Mike (Pat) Ludwig - Lake Elmo, MN, Cindy Ludwig - Rice Lake, WI, Tom (Donna) Ludwig - Lake Elmo, MN, Therese (Jay) Schiefelbein - Cottage Grove, MN. There will be a celebration of David’s life on Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 1 -5 pm at UW Wanderoos, Amery, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Police Company, and security force squadron members from the 115th Fighter Wing and 128th Air Refueling Wing. They would also transport 247 passengers and nearly 60 tons of cargo. The MPs and security force Airmen would perform base security at NAS New Orleans, supporting 21 escort missions and one VIP mission. The now-defunct 64th Rear Operations Center sent 33 Soldiers to support Task Force Wisconsin at the Joint Operations Center in Belle Chasse. The 54th Civil Support Team sent six members Sept. 2 to support Task Force Oklahoma in New Orleans. The 1157th Transportation Company convoyed 60 vehicles and 104 passengers to Belle Chasse, while hauling vehicles for other units who flew to the region. While in Louisiana the transportation company transported 197 passengers and approximately 140 tons of cargo and supplies. With a combined crew of 50 aviators, the West Bend-based 832nd Medical Company sent three UH-1 Hueys, and the Madison-based 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment sent two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to New Orleans. The 832nd rescued residents and pets and transported more than eight tons of cargo and supplies. The 147th transported hundreds of passengers and delivered more than three tons of material. Sgt. 1st Class Wallace Orcutt, an aircraft mechanic with the 147th Aviation, was part of the 2005 Katrina response effort. He recalled seeing as many as 100 rotary-wing aircraft over New Orleans in the wake of the storm — a somewhat daunting environment for pilots to navigate with little air traffic control. “It just looked like a hornet’s nest,” Orcutt said. “So many

Frances K. Hoff Frances K. Hoff, born April 26, 1942, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family August 30, 2020. She lived in Superior, WI and graduated there. Later iin life, she moved to Amery, W WI where she worked at E Electricraft until she rettired. She lived on her farm ffor many years and raised a and sold rabbits as well. She lloved to paint, color, play m music and take the kids and g grandkids to see the leaves c changing when the seasons c changed. She was the most lloving, caring and undersstanding mother, grandmother and great grandmother one could ask for. She leaves behind her dog, Sonny; daughter, Kathy Savoy (friend Wayne Rogers); two sons, Ron (Donna) Hoff and Dennis (Cathy) Hoff; grandchildren, Magen Savoy, Matt Savoy, Mike (Mary) Savoy, Tracey Hoff, Gaige Hoff, Kristin (Gene) Roatch, Randi and Tyler Kuettel; great grandchildren, Emmett and Austin Savoy-Mike, Nina, Jared and Alanna Savoy, Kaiden Hoff, Gunnar Hoff, Diana Kuettel, Tatum, Dillon and Destiny Roatch; and two brothers, Ron and Butch Austin. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Gladys Austin, father, Robert Austin and sister, Diane Gurkee.

aircraft — all services, civilians together for the one cause, was just an impressive sight.” The 147th hauled supplies and equipment, conducted search and rescue missions, ferried Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel to key locations, sling-loaded gravel to rebuild the compromised dikes around New Orleans, and evacuated people from the New Orleans convention center, which had become an island in the flooded city. The 832nd Medical Company used the hoist on its Huey helicopters to rescue people in floodwaters, and from flooded apartment buildings and rooftops. Other Wisconsin Guard units helped deliver the materials needed to sustain the National Guard response. Cariello was awarded the Louisiana Cross of Gallantry for his role as Task Force Wisconsin commander, but he asserts the award belongs to the Wisconsin National Guard members who were part of the response effort. “Wisconsin did everything right,” Cariello said. “From the adjutant general all the way down to the private we had going on this mission, we did everything right. When you think of the magnitude of how quickly we deployed them out of the state of Wisconsin, how the medical team and the Army and Joint staffs came together, it made me proud to be that task force commander knowing that I had that muscle, intelligence and reach-back to the state of Wisconsin. Those are the heroes.” The Wisconsin National Guard and Wisconsin Emergency Management took the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina to develop a comprehensive disaster response plan for Wisconsin, and was the first state to submit a copy of such a plan to the National Guard Bureau.

Most Wisconsin National Guard members returned home by mid-September 2005, though the 832nd and 147th remained until the end of the month at Naval Air Station New Orleans. By mid-October, the number of National Guard troops still serving the Katrina response effort had dropped to just over 20,000. A small number of National Guardsmen remained in the area as late as December. By comparison, more than 47,000 National Guard members were supporting various state-level COVID-19 response efforts in May of this year. In 2020, the Wisconsin National Guard is serving in a different but equally unprecedented way. Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are currently serving in direct support of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response effort. That support began in mid-March and peaked at more than 1,400 Soldiers and Airmen mobilized at one point. Another 2,400 mobilized to serve as poll workers amidst concerns over the coronavirus during the April 7 election. Another 160 did the same May 12 during a special election, and nearly 700 more did the same during the August election. The Wisconsin Guard simultaneously mobilized thousands of troops over the course of the summer to support civil authorities in multiple instances of civil unrest since the end of May. Troops responded to requests for assistance in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, and Racine, and troops remain mobilized in support of Kenosha today. In the same stretch, more hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers have returned from overseas deployments to Afghanistan and Ukraine. Hundreds more remain deployed across the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa.

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CCOOKING WORLD Tidbit: Change is the law of life. A And those who look only to the past or present are certain do miss the ffuture. (John F. Kennedy) Carolyn Lumsden With the heat and high humidity, 715-483-9738 we thought fall would never come

but here it is. Whenever I think of fall, I think of my dear friend of years ago and the apple recipe she shared with me.

RAW APPLE CAKE Combine well: 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. softened butter Add and combine: 2 eggs Add, alternating with 1 c. sour milk: 2-1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder Peel and chop finely, then combine: enough raw apples to make 2 c. chopped apples Put the batter into a greased/sprayed 9x13" baking pan. Combine and sprinkle on top of cake: 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 c. cut nuts Bake at 325˚ for 45 minutes. To serve, add a dollop of whipped cream/topping or scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you have a few ripe tomatoes, try this refrigerator salad. It keeps well so can be served as needed.

REFRIGERATOR TOMATO SALAD

Cut into wedges: 7 pounds ripe tomatoes seeded Cut into slices: 3 smaller sweet onions 3 c. chopped celery 1/4 c. canning salt 1-1/2 c. mustard seed 4-1/2 c. sugar 2 c. apple cider vinegar Drain for 2-3 hours in the morning. Save the juices. You may add some chopped bell peppers or 1 sliced cucumber, if you wish. Put the drained salad into glass jars. Add the drained juices and store, covered, in the refrigerator.

This is the time of year to order any spring-flowering bulbs (or stop at your local nursery and pick some up). It is always wonderful to see the crocus, tulips and daffodils when they start popping up in the garden after a long winter. It is also the time for dividing perennials especially hostas, irises and daylilies. Many perennials need to be divided every three or so years to keep them healthy and happy. Now is a good time to divide and replant perennials that have bloomed. The rule of thumb is that you should allow at least 6-8 weeks after dividing and replanting for perennials to establish before the first frost. My husband and I just spent five days digging, splitting and replanting my hosta garden (a job I am happy is finally done). I now have almost 250 potted hostas ready for the Master Gardener Plant Sale in the spring. Make sure you are keeping your flowers deadheaded. This keeps the garden looking fresh and promotes more blooms in many plants. You should also make sure you continue weeding your flower and veggies gardens. This is a perfect time to throw some seeds out in the garden for fall lettuce, spinach or radishes. Why not get a second round of these for fall. This is the best time to tidy up summer-flowering strawberries. Cut off any old leaves and unwanted runners. Control the weeds in your strawberry patch. If your onions and shallots have tops that are dying down it is time to use your garden fork to lift them and put them in an area to dry thoroughly before storing. After they have dried you should remove any dirt or dry leaves from the onions. This summer with its virus challenges has seen an influx of new gardeners. But gardeners like pioneers before us are a hardy bunch who will survive by continuing to enjoy the outdoors while playing in the dirt and growing beautiful flowers and veggies. Until next time, keep your hands in the dirt and a smile on your face. Any questions or comments contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com

Combine and put into the prepared graham cracker crust: 1 quart softened vanilla ice cream 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin (or your own pureed) 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice Freeze until firm. Add if you wish on top: 3/4 c. English toffee bits or chopped pecans Add a dollop of whipped cream/topping, if desired. Perhaps you have a few fresh cukes left. Make these Cucumber Slices and freeze. They remain crisp and are delicious.

Fall also reminds us of pumpkins. This quick bread is a good recipe for this time of year.

PUMPKIN QUICK BREAD Combine: 1-1/2 c. flour 1-1/2 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. soda 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Add and combine well: 2 eggs 1 c. canned pumpkin (or your own pureed) 1/2 c. shortening, melted (or use oil) 1/2 c. water (or milk) Put batter into a 5x9" greased/sprayed loaf pan. Bake at 350˚ for 1 hour or until done (toothpick test). Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove loaf from pan and put onto wire rack to cool. If you wish, you could add some raisins or nuts, too. You will need one prepared graham cracker pie shell for this no-bake recipe. Allow for freezing time also.

Put into bowl and let stand overnight:

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FROZEN PUMPKIN ICE CREAM PIE

FREEZER CUCUMBER SLICES Mix together and let stand for 12 minutes, then drain in colander: 7 cups sliced cucumbers (unpeeled) 1 c. chopped onion 2 T. salt 1 c. sliced celery (optional) 1 c. green bell pepper, (seeded – optional) Combine in saucepan and bring to a boil: 1 c. vinegar 2 c. sugar 2 T. cooking oil When mixture is cool, add to the drained cucumbers. Put into small jars or freezer containers until ready to eat. Defrost before eating. Tips: Always, always wash fresh fruits and vegetables. Drain or dry before using. When making a roast, put a package of dry onion soup mix in the bottom of the roaster. When roast is done, add a can of cream of mushroom soup. Stir well, heat and you will have an instant gravy for potatoes, rice, or noodles. A bone-in roast cooks more quickly. The bone heats up and distributes the heat to the meat around it.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER **The Amery Area Community Center will remain closed for the time being. We are consulting several health organizations on the latest recommendations. For the safety of our members we want to ensure that we have a plan set in place before we reopen. NO DATE HAS BEEN SET AS OF NOW AND WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON WHEN ONE IS SCHEDULED. ** Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. What are the secrets of success? We often are looking for success in our personal and professional lives, we know that they are each reliant to one another where personal success supports professional success and vice versa. According to forbes.com there are four secrets that will help you find success. Starting off with positive thoughts, bringing positivity into your life will bring things your way that can help you find your internal strengths and capabilities. Second, you need to find what you are good at or your “element” or passion to put yourself in the position for success. Third, keep trying, knowing that if you fail you need to get back up and do it again. And lastly, get your priorities straight, use your resources wisely; stay focused; don’t be greedy; develop the right relationships and most importantly, don’t be complacent. What is one thing you can accomplish today that would make this day a success? 2020 Memberships are due! Mail your dues to 608 Harriman Ave South, Amery WI 54001 and let us know of any updated information. • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happen-

ing the better! Search Amery Area Community/ Senior Center • We look forward to the day when we can all gather again and have you all participate in our daily activities at the center such as Coffee Club, Silver Foxes, Bridge, Pool, Cribbage, the Fitness Room, Line Dancing, Scrapping & Stamping, Mah-Jong, Polish Poker, Bingo and many more! If you have any questions about any of these activities or have an idea for a new activity please contact me at 715-268-6605; leave a message and I will get back with you as soon as I can or email me at aaccjen@outlook.com • ALL RENTALS AT THIS TIME ARE ON HOLD ; however, when we re-open and you are looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party. For the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 and leave a message for available dates. • Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@ outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! Jen Tyman, Interim Director

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LUNCH MENUS AMERY SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: Low-fat White Milk, Chocolate Skim Milk, Skim White Milk. Daily Breakfast Offerings: Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Mini Wheats, Trix or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunflower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.

Wednesday, September 9 – Breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese Elementary Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, PB&J Sandwich, Sweet Potato, Waffle Fries, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Sweet Potato, Waffle Fries, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Sweet Potato, Waffle Fries, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich, Park Carnita Sandwich, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Personal Pan Cheese Pizza, Klements Bratwurst, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices

Thursday, September 10 – Breakfast: Mini Donuts, Hard Boiled Egg Elementary Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, PB&J Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast Intermediate Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Green Beans, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast Middle School Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Green Beans, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast

High School Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Spicy Chicken Patty/ Bun, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast

Friday, September 11 – Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Croissant Elementary Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, PB&J Sandwich, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Chocolate Pudding Intermediate Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Chocolate Pudding Middle School Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Chocolate Pudding High School Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Chocolate Pudding

Monday, September 14 – Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Elementary Lunch: Cheeseburger, Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Cheeseburger, Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: Cheeseburger, Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Cheeseburger, Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Personal Pan Pepperoni Pizza, Roasted Brussels

Sprout, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll

Tuesday, September 15 – Breakfast: Lumberjack Elementary Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Fruit Choices, Tomato Soup, Ketchup, BBQ Sauce Intermediate Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Fruit Choices, Tomato Soup Middle School Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Fruit Choices, Tomato Soup High School Lunch:

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: White 1%, White Skim, Chocolate Skim. Juice Options: Apple, Grape, Orange.

Wednesday, September 9 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Cheese Stick or Ham & Cheese Bagel, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Breaded Chicken Patty, Sidewinders, Green Beans, Fruit Juice, Sliced Peaches, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Pizza, Yogurt, Pop Tart, Cheese Stick, “Gripz” Graham Crackers High School Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Green Beans, Ranch Sweet Potato Fries or Tator Tots, Juice, Mandarin Oranges, Milk

Thursday, September 10 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Sausage Pizza, Graham Crackers, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Turkey & Gravy With Biscuit or PB & J “Uncrustable”, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Corn, Applesauce, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Cereal Bar, Muffin, Ham & Cheese Sandwich*

High School Lunch: Turkey & Gravy/ Biscuit or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Watermelon, Craisins, Milk Choice

Friday, September 11 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or French Toast Sticks, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or “Goldfish Bowl”, Spaghetti Sauce, Fresh Vegetables, Grapes Apples, Pudding Cup Milk High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Donut Holes, Sausage Links High School Lunch: Stromboli or “Cook’s Choice” Caesar Salad, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk Choice

Monday, September 14 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Taco in a Bag, Lettuce, Salsa, & Sour Cream, Refried Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, “Jonny Pop” Fruit Bar, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Links, Muffin, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick High School Lunch: Taco in a Bag, Lettuce, Salsa, & Sour Cream, Refried Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Grapes ,Sherbet, Milk Choice

Tuesday, September 15 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers or Pancake Sausage Stick, With Syrup, Fruit Juice Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Warrior Burger, Potato Wedges, Steamed Broccoli, Cheese Sauce, Applesauce, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Scrambled Eggs, Muffin, Little John Donut, Scooby Bone Crackers High School Lunch: Warrior Burger, Potato Wedges/Cheese Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Sliced Peaches, Strawberries, Milk Choice

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Ground breaking for Bremer A ground breaking was held Thursday, September 3 for the new Bremer Bank building. The bank has been a part of the Amery community for over 100 years. The new location will be on the corner of Keller Avenue and Baker Street. For many years this was the location of Toftness Chiropractic.

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Is it really a Tuesday? Happy Tuesday! I know it feels like a Monday but officially it is Tuesday. I hope everyone had a good Labor Day Weekend. We had a great time up north riding UTVs, checking out the beautiful moon, relaxing by the campfire, and Pounding enjoying the the great weathnow Pavement er…and it’s back to Pam Humpal work. “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley, and Bergmanis Attorneys-at-law. They primarily handle personal injury, car accidents, worker’s compensation, Social Security Disability, insurance litigation, and is the largest law firm in Polk County. In this issue you will find a special section in observance of the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Veterans and family members have shared memories of their experiences during WWII. We will be having stories from area veterans in the paper for the next few weeks. Thank you to everyone who submitted stories and

pictures for our special WWII section. Amery Fall FestiDay is Saturday, September 19. It will be a scaled down version of our annual festivities but still a fun celebration. Here is the daylong schedule…

*3-6pm Music by “Uncle Chunk” at the Danielson Stage *6:30-7:30pm Queen and Little Miss Coronation at the Danielson Stage *8pm-Midnight Music by “County Line” at the Danielson Stage

for a chance to win $25 Amery Scrip Money. You can drop off your entries at the Amery Free Press office or in our outdoor drop box , mail it to us, or email to phumpal@theameryfreepress.com. Good Luck! The Amery Fall Festival

Here is our crew over the weekend riding UTVs.

*11am-noon Mini Parade on Keller Avenue *Noon-9pm Food Truck Village along street near Michael Park *12:30-1:15pm Family Comedy Act by “Mixed Nuts”

Mark your calendars, and come join the fun! The AFP Fall Festival Baby Contest has extended the deadline to Friday, September 11. Match the baby pictures to the queen candidate pictures

It’s FALL High School Sports time! As a kick-off to Fall High School Sports the Amery Free Press will publish a special Sports Section on Tuesday, Sept. 15, featuring Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake athletic teams. Area businesses wishing to salute the area athletes should please give Pam a call at 715-268-8101 or email phumpal@theameryfreepress.com Advertising deadline is Wednesday, September 9

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encourages Amery businesses to decorate their businesses, windows, store fronts, etc as a wonderful way to spruce up our town for the celebration. Please let me know if your business has decorated so I

can get a picture for the paper. Thank you in advance. The following is a list of special sections for the upcoming Amery Free Press issues… -Sports Section featuring Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake high school athletes. Published on September 15, deadline September 9. -Hunting Guide. Published on September 22, deadline September 16. -Fall Wedding Guide. Published on September 29, deadline September 22. Please give me a call if you are interested in being a part of these special sections, 715268-8101. Happy Birthday this week to my niece, Kinsley, who will be 9 years old on September 10; to my niece, Jeri, on September 11; to my nephew, Grant, who will be 16 years old on September 12; and to my nephew, Leo, who will be 4 years old on September 13. Enjoy your special day! Happy 39th Anniversary to my brother and sister-in-law, John and Peg, on September 12. Have a fun day! Happy Grandparents Day to all Grandmas and Grandpas on September 13! Have a great week…Fall is in the air!

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“For me, it’s an extension of parenting – all the best parts of parenting.” Lori came into mentoring over 3 years ago after watching her daughter, Stella’s, experience serving as a high school mentor. Knowing that she could share her time and experiences to help someone made Lori want to volunteer. The timing was also right. Stella was graduating and Lori and her husband were becoming empty-nesters. With a few meetings and quick yes’s from everyone involved, pieces fell into place for Lori to be paired with Stella’s school mentoring mentee, Bella. The pair already shared a unique connection through Stella and the relationship grew quickly from there. Lori and her husband, Phred, live on a beautiful farm filled with countless amusing animals. Bella said she and Lori really started to hit it off when she was introduced to the cats. According to Bella, they have more than 40 and she proudly knows all of their names. Some of them have even had kittens that Bella

named herself and was able to tame. The dogs and goats have added to the abundance of sweet experiences on the Nelson’s farm. Crafting, baking, snowtubing, swimming, watching movies, shopping and going out to different restaurants are other activities these ladies have enjoyed together. Lori and Bella have also encouraged each other to go outside of their comfort zone and try new things. Bella loves to swim but Lori had never really enjoyed it in the past. With Bella’s encouragement and a desire to not disappoint her, Lori has gone swimming several times now and found she enjoys it more than she remembered. This has been a meaningful lesson for Bella. She saw Lori go outside of her comfort zone and it showed her that she can do that too. Bella says she remembers that lesson when she is faced with new opportunities. In the midst of these simple activities, profound life changes and lessons have occurred. Bella’s beloved mother Terrie, had been battling

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Support Staff DISTRICT-WIDE STAFF Lonny Baker................................. Computer Technician Chuck Berry ...............................................Maintenance Jeremy Casselberry ................Grounds/Transportation Randall Clancy ............................................... Mechanic Thomas Dusek ........................Grounds/Transportation Andrew Dyb ..................................... Business Manager Tracy Hemer .......................... Pupil Services Secretary Tracy Hendrickson...............Director of Community Ed/ Communications Nina Hutton ...............Director of Clubhouse Child Care Michelle Moore ....................School Nutrition Secretary Stacy Nelson, RDN, CD.....Director of School Nutrition Tom Olson ............................ Director of Transportation Harley Peterson ........................... Computer Technician Becky Schmidt.........................Administrative Assistant George Sigsworth ..........................Director of Facilities Stacy Sigsworth.................................Finance Assistant Twila Sikkink ................................ Director of Personnel Susie Thayer.................................Enrollment Secretary Clint Waalen............................................... Director of IT

AMERY BUS GARAGE - DRIVERS Elizabeth Bowman, Jonathan Bratt, Josh Bump, Mandy Cheney, Bob Elsenpeter, Adam Greeson, Jerol Johnson Brian Johnson, Nikki Swanson, M.J. Vendela

CLUBHOUSE CHILDCARE Monica Aikin, Janice Arnold, Lori Becker, Mary Beth Chirico, Chelsea Driscoll, Michelle Fronczek, Honesty Houle, Nicole Klopotek, Amy LeTourneau, Michele Marquand, Anjanette Osero-Wilson, Ashley Penard, Emily Richison, Jocelyn Smith, Tiffany Swager, Jessica Szobody, Deb Wilder

LIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Secretary .................................................... Katie Elmer Paraeducators Sue Baukol, Heidi Bloomer, Kelly Grube, Ashley Hanson, Patti Johnson, Kari Kulzer, Teri Maurer, Jana Oman, Louann Pechacek, Sue Spurrell, Sheila Wagner, Tammy Winchell, Misty Wishard, Michelle Wojcik, Mary Ziegler Custodians Bonnie Gehrman, Elizabeth O’Connell-Bengtson, Greg Tilton School Nutrition Janice Berry, Erin Christensen, Amy Corbett, Fadia Saleh

AMERY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Secretary .................................................Christy Mancl Paraeducators Kendal Bauer, Terri Cran, Carrie Grondahl, Megan Jensen, Sandy Johnson, Erin Osero, Karen Schwerdtfeger, Kaye Swanson, Mary Ziegler Custodians Darla Bremness, Peggy Lundgren, Steve Norlander School Nutrition Kerrie Clark, Nancy Edgett-Tritt, Denise Robbins

AMERY MIDDLE SCHOOL Secretary ................................................Andrea Yuhas Paraeducators JoAnn Erickson, Eileen Flatten, Lori Gahlon, Julie Heiden, Lisa Inlow, Ashley Lee, Brenda Olson, Rachel Peterson Custodians Gary Bader, Tom Cuper, Shirley Tilton School Nutrition Vickie Heiss, Anne Monette

AMERY HIGH SCHOOL Secretaries Dava Manning, Pam Robarge - Athletics, Susie Thayer - Guidance Paraeducators Shelley Anderson, Jill Jackson, Stephanie Tolzman, Marcus Wilhelm, Heidi Williamson, Dawn Wulf Custodians Deb Christianson, Todd Christianson, Joe Cuper, Don Peterson School Nutrition Becky Dahlberg, Danielle Holloman, Brenda Sigsworth, Darci Waterman-Eckwall

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School District of Amery 2020-2021 PARENT AND STUDENT NOTICES EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The School District of Amery (SDA) is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students. Therefore, no person, on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability may be denied admission to any SDA school or be denied the bene¿ts of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, student services, technical education, recreational or other program or activity. Students who have been identi¿ed as having a handicap or disability, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided with reasonable accommodations in educational services or programs. Students may be considered handicapped or disabled under this policy even if they are not covered under the SDA’s special education policies and procedures. Students with sincerely held religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements will be provided with reasonable accommodations. It shall be the responsibility of the District Administrator to examine existing policies and develop new policies where needed to ensure that the SDA does not discriminate pursuant to state and federal law. The district administrator shall ensure that an employee is designated annually to receive complaints ¿led alleging violation of this policy. That employee shall ensure adoption of a complaint procedure to resolve complaints alleging violation of this policy and ensure that an evaluation of the SDA’s compliance with this policy is completed every ¿ve years. DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The SDA shall not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. The SDA encourages informal resolution of a complaint under this policy. If any person believes that the SDA or any part of the school organization has failed to follow this policy or in some way discriminated against students on the bases listed above, he/she may bring or send a complaint to the following address: SDA Administrator, 543 Minneapolis Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. If a complaint is not resolved informally, the complainant may initiate formal procedures according to the steps listed below. STEP 1: A written statement of the complaint shall be prepared by the complainant and signed. This complaint shall be presented to the SDA administrator. He/she shall send written acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint within 45 days. STEP 2: The Board shall make a written determination of the complaint within 90 days of receipt of the complaint unless the parties agree to an extension of time. STEP 3: If the complainant wishes to appeal a negative determination by the Board, he/she has the right to appeal the decision to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within 30 days of the Board’s decision. In addition, the complainant may ¿le an appeal directly to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction if the Board has not provided written acknowledgement within 45 days of receipt of the written complaint. Appeals should be addressed to: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 125 South Webster St., P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841 STEP 4: Discrimination complaints on some of the above bases may also be ¿led with the federal government at the Of¿ce of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 300 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. Grievance Procedure Relating to Special Education: Discrimination complaints relating to the identi¿cation, evaluation, educational placement or the provision of a free appropriate public education of a child with an exceptional educational need (EEN) shall be resolved in accordance with established appeal procedures outlined by state statute and federal law. Grievance Procedure Relating to Federal Programs: Complaints that the SDA is violating a federal statute or regulation that applies to a federal program shall be referred directly to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The SDA shall not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with the following procedures: Informal Grievance Procedure: The SDA encourages informal resolution of a complaint under the Boards’ equal education opportunities policy. If any person believes that the SDA or any part of the school organization has failed to follow the Board’s equal education opportunities policy or in some way discriminates against students on the bases listed above, he/she may bring or send a complaint to the following address: District Administrator, 543 Minneapolis Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TITLE IX Title IX is the federal law which states that, “no person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the bene¿ts of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal ¿nancial assistance. Title IX forbids sex discrimination in all district services and academic programs. Title IX also forbids discrimination because of sex in employment and recruit consideration or selection, whether full time or part time, under any education program or activity operated by an institution receiving or bene¿tting from federal ¿nancial assistance. Title IX protects all students and staff from sexual harassment from anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on school transportation, or off-campus during a school-sponsored activity. Sexual harassment is de¿ned as any unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when: a school district employee conditioning the provision of an aid, bene¿t, or service of the district on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct; unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the district’s education program or activity; sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as each of those terms is de¿ned in federal statute. The Title IX coordinator (Director of Pupil Services) is obligated to promptly take the following steps: 1) Contact the complainant to discuss the availability of supportive measures; 2) Consider the complainants wishes with respect to supportive measures; 3) Inform the complainant of the availability of supportive measures with or without ¿ling of formal complaint; 4) Explain to the complainant the process for ¿ling a formal complaint. The Title IX roles include: Complaint Investigator: The investigator is the District’s Title IX coordinator (Director of Pupil Services). This person investigates the complaint. Decision-maker: The decision-maker is the District staff person who hears the evidence gathered through the investigation and makes the decision about the complaint. The decision-maker cannot be the same person as the complaint investigator. Appeal Decision-maker: This person appeals to the decision made by the decision-maker and will be heard by Amery Board of Education President. This person cannot be the same person as the complaint investigator or the decision-maker. There may be emergency cases where a student or staff person need to be removed from a program or activity. Staff in these instances would be placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave. If you believe that you or your child have experienced discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment in the school environment, you have the right to ¿le a complaint. You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member, any building principal or supervisor, or to School District of Amery administration. Before ¿ling a formal complaint, you can seek an informal resolution by discussing your concerns with your child’s principal or with district administration. You may also ¿le a formal complaint through the procedures listed below. STEP 1: Write your complaint. In most cases, complaints must be ¿led within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint. A complaint must be in writing. Be sure to describe the conduct or incident. Explain why you believe discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment has taken place. Send your written complaint – by mail or hand delivery – to the School District of Amery Title IX Coordinator (Director of Pupil Services). STEP 2: Investigation of claim. Once the Title IX Coordinator receives your written complaint, they will give you a copy of the complaint procedures and make sure a prompt and thorough investigation is completed. The complaint will be conducted in cooperation with District staff if the harasser is an employee. The investigation may include an interview with the accused party or parties, interviews with witnesses, if any, and an examination of any relevant documents or artifacts. The Title IX Coordinator will respond to you in writing within 30 school days. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that demand a lengthier investigation, the Title IX Coordinator will notify you in writing to explain why more time is needed. STEP 3: District response. In its written response, the decision-maker (District Administrator) will include a summary of the results of the investigation, noti¿cation that you can appeal this determination, and any corrective measures the District has taken. If you disagree with the decision of the district administrator, you may appeal the District Board of Education. You must ¿le a notice of appeal in writing with any member of the Amery Board of Education within 10 school days of receiving the district response. The board member who received the appeal will share it with all other board members. The District Board of Education will schedule an appeal meeting within 20 school days after receipt of your appeal. The Board of Education will send you a written decision within 30 school days after the appeal meeting. If your

appeal involves exceptional circumstances more time may be allotted for an investigation and decision. STEP 4: Appeal of board decision. If the complainant wishes to appeal a negative determination by the Board of Education, he/she has the right to appeal the decision to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within 30 days of the Board’s decision. In addition, the complainant may ¿le an appeal directly to the State Superintendent o Public Instruction if the Board has not provided written acknowledgement within 45 days of receipt of the written complaint. Appeals should be addressed to: State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 125 South Webster Street, PO Box 7841, Madison, WI 537077841. STEP 5: Of¿ce of Civil Rights. Discrimination complaints on some of the above bases may also be ¿led with the federal government at: Of¿ce of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 300 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. Complaints that the District is violating a federal statute or regulation that applies to a federal program shall be referred directly to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retaliation against any individual for ¿ling a charge of discrimination, participating in an investigation, or opposing discriminatory practices is prohibited. District’s must allow both parties (the complainant and the respondent) an appeal from a determination regarding responsibility and from a District’s dismissal of a formal complaint or any allegations therein. Please note: Only formal, written complaints trigger the obligation to use the formal Title IX investigation and grievance process. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of Pupil Services, ext. 370. The Title IX Decision-Maker is the District Administrator, ext. 237. The Appeals Decision-Maker is the Board of Education President, ext. 272. You may contact any of these Title IX representatives by mail as well at: School District of Amery, 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001. NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA The SDA maintains pupil records, including information from screening and special education referral. All records directly related to a student and maintained by the SDA are pupil records. They include records maintained in any way including, but not limited to, computer storage media, video and audiotape, ¿lm, micro¿lm, and micro¿che. Records maintained for personal use by a teacher and not available to others and records available only to persons involved in the psychological treatment of a child are not pupil records. The SDA maintains several classes of pupil records. “Progress records” include grades, courses the child has taken, the child’s attendance record, immunization records, required lead screening records, and records of school extracurricular activities. Progress records must be maintained for at least ¿ve years after the child ceases to be enrolled. “Behavioral records” include such records as psychological tests, personality evaluations, records of conversations, written statements relating speci¿cally to the pupil’s behavior, tests relating speci¿cally to achievement or measurement of ability, physical health records other than immunization and lead screening records, law enforcement of¿cers’ records, and other pupil records that are not “progress records.” Law enforcement of¿cers’ records are maintained separately from other pupil records. Behavioral records may be maintained for no longer than one year after the child graduates or otherwise ceases to be enrolled, unless the parent speci¿es in writing that the records may be maintained for a longer period of time. The SDA informs parents when pupil records are no longer needed to provide special education. At the request of the child’s parents, the SDA destroys the information that is no longer needed. “Directory data” includes the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major ¿eld of study, participation in of¿cially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received, and the name of the school most recently previously attended by the student. “Pupil physical health records” include basic health information about a pupil, including the pupil’s immunization records, an emergency medical card, a log of ¿rst aid and medicine administered to the pupil, an athletic permit card, a record concerning the pupil’s ability to participate in an education program, any required lead screening records, the results of any routine screening test, such as for hearing, vision or scoliosis, and any follow-up to the test, and any other basic health information, as determined by the state superintendent. Any pupil record relating to a pupil’s physical health that is not a pupil physical health record is treated as a patient health care record under sections 146.81 to 146.84, Wisconsin Statutes. Any pupil record concerning HIV testing is treated as provided under section 252.15, Wisconsin Statutes. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are: • The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit

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2020-2021 PARENT AND STUDENT NOTICES continued to the School principal a written request that identi¿es the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School of¿cial will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. • The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School to amend a record should write to a School Principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it should be changed. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when noti¿ed of the right to a hearing. • The right to privacy of personally identi¿able information in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school of¿cials with legitimate educational interests. A school of¿cial is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has outsourced services or functions it would otherwise use its own employees to perform (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); a parent or student serving on an of¿cial committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteer assisting another school of¿cial in performing his or her tasks. A school of¿cial has a legitimate educational interest if the of¿cial needs to review an education record in order to ful¿ll his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to of¿cials of another school SDA in which a student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer. • The right to ¿le a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Of¿ce that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Of¿ce, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-8520. ACCESS TO RECORDS The SDA Board of Education shall allow persons to have access to SDA records in accordance with this policy and in accordance with state and federal law. The District Administrator and Business Manager shall be designated as the legal custodians of records for the District. The legal custodians shall keep and preserve records of the authority and shall have full legal power to render decisions and carry out duties related to records maintained by any SDA authority. The legal custodians may deny access to records only in accordance with the law. The public may obtain information and access to public records, make requests for public records or obtain copies of public records in custody of the District during regular District Of¿ce hours. The District Of¿ce is located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. The SDA is authorized to impose a fee on the requester, which does not exceed the actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and time for the search, compilation and reproduction of requested materials. NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the SDA, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identi¿able information from your child’s education records. However, the SDA may disclose appropriately designated “directory data” without written consent, unless you have advised the SDA to the contrary in accordance with SDA procedures. The primary purpose of directory data is to allow the SDA to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include: a playbill showing your student’s role in a drama production, the annual yearbook, the honor roll or other recognition lists, graduation programs, sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members. Directory data, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories—names, addresses and telephone listings—unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. The SDA has designated the following information as directory information for students: name, address, telephone number, parent(s) or guardian(s), date and place of birth, participation in of¿cially recognized activities and sports,

weight and height of members of athletic teams, electronic mail address, photograph, degrees, honors, awards, major ¿eld of study, dates of attendance, grade level, the most recent educational agency or institution attended. If you do not want the SDA to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the SDA in writing within fourteen (14) days of the ¿rst day of school, or fourteen (14) days following a student enrollment that takes place during the school year. The request must indicate the name of the child, the school the child is attending and indicate who is making the request. If no formal written request to withhold this information is received within fourteen (14) days after the ¿rst day of school, or fourteen (14) days following a student enrollment that takes place during the school year, the informational items outlined above will be considered “Directory Data” and may be released to individuals as authorized by state statute without parental consent. NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT The SDA offers students a variety of educational options to children who reside in the District. The District’s primary educational pathway and instructional program for students involves a progression from 4-year-old Kindergarten through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma. Some of the speci¿c education programs offered to eligible students who are enrolled in and attending the District’s schools include the following: • Early childhood special education (for students who are at least 3 years old but not yet school-age) • Special education for students with disabilities • English language learner education • Gifted and talented education • Montessori classrooms • Project-based learning • Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs • Individualized program and curriculum modi¿cations • Alternative education program(s) • At-risk education (e.g., for students identi¿ed as being at-risk of not graduating from high school) • Summer school programming Educational options for students who are enrolled in the SDA that involve part-time attendance at an educational institution other than a school of the SDA include the following: • The Course Options Program, which provides opportunities to apply for approval to take up to 2 courses at a time at another educational institution; is subject to state and local eligibility requirements, including the limitation that the courses must satisfy a high school graduation requirement; and includes certain District-approved dual credit opportunities that the District offers in conjunction with a partner institution of higher education. • The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) and Start College Now (SCN), which provide opportunities to apply for approval to take courses at certain institutions of higher education. These programs are available only to students who are enrolled in Amery High School. Additional educational options for children who reside in the District that involve full-time enrollment/attendance at a school, program, or other educational institution that is not a school or instrumentality of the SDA include the following: • High school students meeting certain age and other eligibility requirements may be permitted to attend a technical college or certain other programs for the purpose of completing a program leading to the student’s high school graduation or to a high school equivalency diploma. • Full-time Open Enrollment involving physical attendance in a public school of a nonresident district or attendance through a virtual charter school that is associated with a nonresident school district. • A child with a disability who meets the program’s speci¿c eligibility requirements may apply to attend an eligible, participating private school under a scholarship awarded through the state’s “Special Needs Scholarship Program,” as established under section 115.7915 of the state statutes. • Enrollment in a private school of the family’s choosing (at the family’s own cost, as applicable). • Enrollment in a home-based private educational program as provided under state law. Educational options for children who reside in the SDA but who are enrolled in and attending a private school or homebased private educational program include the following: • Such students have the opportunity to attend summer school classes/programs offered. • Private school students in the high school grades have the opportunity to apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in a District school, pursuant to section 118.145(4) of the state statutes. Students who are enrolled in a home-based private educational program have the opportunity to: • Apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in public schools as provided under section 118.53. • Participate in District interscholastic athletics as provided under section 118.133. For more information about any of the educational options listed in this notice, please contact the School Principals, the District Of¿ce, or the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. NCLB (TITLE) PROGRAMS – TITLE I

The SDA will provide Title I programs in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and regulations to ensure that parents of the children being served in the Title I programs have an adequate opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of the SDA’s Title I program. The following procedures have been developed to ensure that parents of the children being served in the Title I programs have an adequate opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of the School SDA of Amery’s Title I program. • Parents of a child selected to participate in the Title I program will be noti¿ed of the same and informed as to why and how their child was selected for placement in the Title I program. • Parent/Teacher conferences will be held at least twice a year with the parents of each participating child to discuss the child’s placement and progress. Discussion will include helpful ideas parents can use to compliment the child’s instruction. • Amery’s Title I program personnel will be accessible to meet with parents during regular school hours or by appointment. School telephone numbers and email addresses will be widely published. • Parents of participating children are encouraged to observe all Title I program activities. These times can be scheduled to accommodate parents or to provide an orientation before observation is scheduled. Information regarding the Title I activities for parents who cannot participate will be disseminated through letter, telephone or conference. • Parents may be invited to two annual meetings: a fall meeting to disseminate Title I program information and a spring meeting to review the composition and goals of the program, assess the needs and desires of the parents, revise procedures as warranted and evaluate the program. Minutes will be kept on record. • Parents will be informed of timely information by letter, telephone, newsletter or conference. Parent/School compacts have been developed to better serve the child. • Parents of Title I children will be kept informed of parental involvement requirements such as Book Bags, Parent/ School Compacts, conferences and other relevant provisions of the Title I program. • Information, programs and activities for parents will be provided in a language and form that can be easily understood. • Parents wishing to express a complaint about aspects of parental involvement in the Title I program may follow complaint procedures established by the SDA. • Parents wishing to know the names, roles, quali¿cations, and licensing criteria for the SDA Title I staff members working with their child(ren) may contact the SDA for this information. • Parents who wish to request information regarding any state or local school district policy regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by law and the district may contact the SDA. POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS Students may begin their college career while still in high school by taking part in either of the following opportunities: Early College Credit Program (ECCP) or Start College Now (SCN). Amery High School will make information on each of these programs available to interested students. Students must submit their applications for these programs by October 1st if they wish to take part in the second semester, and by March 1st if they wish to take part the following fall. Students are subject to the eligibility requirements of these programs in order to take post-secondary courses while a high school student. The courses which students take will count for high school credit and for post-secondary credit. Please contact the Amery High School Guidance Of¿ce at 715-268-9771, ext. 253 if interested. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Students whose primary languages are languages other than English will be provided appropriate instruction, in conformity with applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations, until they are able to use English in a manner that allows effective, relevant participation in regular classroom instruction. District staff will be responsible for developing and implementing appropriate assessments, guidelines and procedures to ensure that students whose ¿rst language is not English have meaningful access to instruction and materials. The School District of Amery will consider reclassi¿cation of an English Language Learner (ELL) student as fully English pro¿cient by applying the following criteria and evidence: the student is in the fourth grade at a minimum; and the student is able to write English as evidenced by successful classroom performance and achieving a score of Pro¿cient on standardized achievement tests; and the student has attained a Level 5 English language pro¿ciency (ELP) on a Tier C assessment of the ACCESS for ELLs. STUDENT ACADEMIC STANDARDS The Board of Education has a responsibility for maintaining a minimum program of instruction guaranteed by the state Statute 118.30(1g)(a) and for initiating improvements beyond that minimum. Professional staff, under the direction and supervision of the curriculum coordinator, are delegated the responsibility for developing curriculum changes and additions. The SDA School Board approves the adoption of curriculum standards on an annual basis. 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2020-2021 PARENT AND STUDENT NOTICES continued instruction. SDA K-12 English Language Arts and mathematics are based upon the Common Core State Standards. All other program areas are based upon the most current Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as well as the National Standards. The district’s current student academic standards can be found at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us/district/annual-notices.cfm. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION The SDA offers human growth and development curriculum for all students in an age-appropriate manner. Additional information is covered in elective courses such as Parenting. Outlines of what is covered in the curriculum are available from the Director of Curriculum at 715-268-9771 ext. 274. Parents or guardians may review the curriculum and instructional materials used by the District by contacting the Director of Curriculum. No student may be required to take instruction in human growth and development generally or in speci¿ed subjects within the program if the parent ¿les a written request that the student be exempted. A student exempted from such instruction will receive instruction in the subject areas described in sections 118.01(2)(d)2c and 8 of the state statutes. Any questions should be directed to the Director of Curriculum, School District of Amery, 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001. SCHOOL & DISTRICT PERFORMANCE REPORT According to the most recent state-assigned performance criteria, Amery Intermediate School (Grades 3-5) and Amery Middle School (Grades 6-8) exceed the expectations set by the State, and Amery High School (Grades 9-12) meets expectations set by the State. Lien Elementary (4K-2) does not have a rating from the State because those students are not tested statewide. The full version of the District’s most recent school and school district accountability report (report card), as issued by the WI Department of Public Instruction under section 115.385 of the state statutes, can be accessed on the DPI website: https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/ (NOTE: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the student assessment requirement waivers for the 2019-20 school year, the DPI is prohibited by section 115.385(6) of the state statutes from publishing a school and school district accountability report in the 2020-21 school year. Therefore, the most recent school accountability report that is provided to parents/ guardians and displayed on the home page of the school’s Internet site for purposes of this notice requirement should be the one for the 2018-19 school year.) WISEDASH PUBLIC PORTAL The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction collects data related to school performance on an annual basis for every school district in the state, including the SDA. The most current information can be found at the WISEdash Pubic Portal website: https://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov. Every year, all Wisconsin school districts collect information about their students, staff, and courses. These datasets are submitted to the Department of Public Instruction where they’re stored in a data warehouse. WISEdash provides an interactive way to select and ¿lter Wisconsin school data from the 2005-06 school year forward. Data is published by the Department of Public Instruction and is redacted to protect student privacy. Additional historical datasets from 1998 forward can be downloaded as well. Links to other education datasets and key reports are available in WISEdash. EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTHS Children of homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth (youth not in the physical custody of a parent/guardian) residing in the SDA shall have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children and youths who reside in the SDA. They shall be provided services comparable to services offered other children attending SDA schools, including transportation services, educational services for which the children/ youths meet eligibility criteria (e.g., special education, Title I programming, gifted and talented programming), vocational and technical education programs, and school nutrition programs. No homeless child or youth shall be required to attend a separate school or program for homeless children and shall not be stigmatized by school personnel. Please contact the SDA Homeless Liaison at 715-268-9771, ext. 266 if you have questions or are in need of services. NOTICE OF CHILD FIND ACTIVITY The SDA must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the District, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The SDA has a special education screening program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who have not graduated from high school. Upon request, the SDA will screen a child who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting the SDA’s Director of Special Education, School District of Amery, at (715) 268-9771, or by writing to 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001. Annually, the SDA conducts developmental screening of preschool children. Each child’s motor, communication, and social skills are observed at various play areas. Each child is weighed and measured, and the child’s hearing and vision is checked. The information is used to provide the parent with a pro¿le of their child’s current development and to provide suggestions for follow-up activities. Parents learn about

community services available to them and speak with representatives of agencies serving families. The information from screening is also used to determine whether a child should be evaluated for a suspected disability. When school staff reasonably believes a child is a child with a disability, they refer the child for evaluation by a District Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Developmental screening will be part of the kindergarten screening. Watch for the dates in the SDA mailings. A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to report the child to the school district in which the child resides. If the child attends a private school in another school district, the child should be reported to the district where the child attends school. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child’s parent that the referral will be made. The referral must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. Others who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child. A referral for the SDA may be sent to the address listed above. ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), this is notice that the SDA has an Asbestos Management Plan at the school administrative of¿ce. The plan is available for inspection by the public, parents, and SDA employees. For more information please contact the District Of¿ce. BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN COMPLIANCE PLAN In accordance with the blood borne pathogen standard (1916.1030), the SDMA hereby serves notice to all interested parties that the SDA compliance and control plan for blood borne pathogens is available for inspection and review at the District Of¿ce during regular business hours (8 am – 4 pm). BULLYING The School District of Amery strives to provide a safe, secure and respectful learning environment for all students in school buildings, on school grounds, and school buses and at school-sponsored activities. Bullying has a harmful social, physical, psychological and academic impact on bullies, victims and bystanders. The school district consistently and vigorously addresses bullying so that there is no disruption to the learning environment and learning process. Bullying is deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation or harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. The behavior may be motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic, such as, but not limited to: age, sex race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, economic status, pregnancy, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or other protected status. Bullying behavior can be Physical (e.g. assault, hitting or punching, kicking, theft, threatening behavior), Verbal (e.g. threatening or intimidating language, teasing or name-calling, racist remarks) or Indirect (e.g. spreading cruel rumors, intimidation through gestures, social exclusion and sending insulting messages or pictures by mobile phone or using the internet – also known as cyber bullying). Bullying behavior is prohibited in all schools, buildings, property and educational environments, including any property or vehicle owned, leased or used by the school district. This includes public transportation regularly used by students to go to and from school. Educational environments include, but are not limited to, every activity under school supervision. All school staff members and school of¿cials who observe or become aware of acts of bullying are required to report these acts to their immediate Supervisor. Any other person, including a student who is either a victim of the bullying or is aware of the bullying or any other concerned individual is encouraged to report the conduct to their building Principal. Reports of bullying may be made verbally or in writing and may be made con¿dentially. All such reports, whether verbal or in writing, will be taken seriously and a clear account of the incident is to be documented. COMPULSORY STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY The Board of Education recognizes the positive relationship between regular school attendance and success in school and employment. In accordance with state law, the Polk County Truancy Ordinance and the Amery Municipal Truancy Ordinance, all children between six (6) and eighteen(18) years of age must attend school full time until the end of the term, quarter or semester in which they become eighteen years of age, unless they have a legal excuse, fall under one of the exceptions outlined in Wis. Stats. 118.15, or have graduated from high school. Procedures shall be developed by the administration to enhance the full attendance requirement. These procedures shall be in accordance with state law, Polk County Ordinances and Amery Municipal Truancy Ordinance, and shall be approved by the Board of Education. The SDA shall not deny a student credit in a course or subject solely because of a student’s unexcused absences. Enforcement of the student attendance policy shall be a shared responsibility between the schools, social service agencies, law enforcement of¿cials, students, parents and

the community at large. DRUG FREE SCHOOLS The SDA will comply with all provisions and federal requirements as outlined in the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. The SDA’s program provides for a developmentally based drug and alcohol education and prevention program for students enrolled in all grades of the school SDA from early childhood level and continuing through the 12th grade. The program addresses the social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use, as well as the legal rami¿cations of such use, and provides age appropriate and effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illegal drugs and/or alcohol. Information provided to students shall communicate that the use of illegal drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is illegal and harmful to one’s health. Students and employees of the SDA are hereby noti¿ed that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession of or use of a controlled substance, or the use of alcohol on school SDA property, including all SDA-owned vehicles, is prohibited at all times. These same provisions shall be in effect at all school-sponsored events or extracurricular activities while off school premises. Students or employees who violate the provisions of the SDA’s Drug Free Schools policies will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion for students, and suspension and/or termination of employment for SDA employees. In addition, referral for prosecution will be imposed on students and employees who violate the standards of the SDA’s policies. Information regarding drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs will be made available to students and employees of the school SDA. Information regarding such programs is available by contacting the District Of¿ce at 715-268- 9771, ext. 272. FACE COVERINGS During the COVID-19 public health crisis, the School District of Amery will require that staff members, students, and visitors (including parents and guardians) wear face coverings (face masks) when required by a county or state order, or as directed by District administration and/or the Board of Education. Everyone using District-owned or operated facilities and/or attending District-sponsored events during such a time is required to wear a face covering unless he or she is determined to be exempt from the requirement. If a student or staff member violates this directive, the District may impose disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion, or termination, as applicable. If a visitor violates this directive, the District may prohibit the visitor from being present on District property. “Face covering” means a piece of cloth or other material that is worn to cover the nose and mouth completely. A “face covering” includes, but is not limited to a bandana, a cloth face mask, a disposable or paper mask, a neck gaiter, or a religious face covering. A “face covering” does not include face shields, mesh masks, masks with holes or openings, or masks with vents. Designs on face coverings worn in school buildings and during school-sponsored events must follow staff and student dress code policies. Face shields when worn without a face mask do not satisfy the requirement of this policy. For students and staff, exemptions may be granted for medically documented reasons and/or accommodations per an individualized education plan (IEP) or section 504 plan. The School District of Amery will also consider requests for exemptions to the face coverings policy for medical or religious reasons. For medical exemption requests, the District will work with local health care providers to determine which students and staff are exempt from this policy. Local health care providers will verify the existence of medical conditions, and the District will make the ¿nal determination on student and staff exemptions from this policy. Please note that all exemption requests will be considered and evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the District may not be able to grant all such requests. Furthermore, in response to an exemption request, the District may not grant the exemption, but instead, may offer alternative means of accessing the District’s facilities, events, activities, programming, and/or staff. MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE Attention Parents/Guardians of students enrolled in grades 6-12 The SDA would like to inform you about the dangers of meningococcal disease, commonly known as bacterial meningitis, a rare but potentially fatal infection that can occur among teenagers and college students. While meningococcal disease is rare and dif¿cult to contract, it is very serious. There is now a vaccine that may help to prevent this infection. Meningococcal bacteria can potentially be transmitted through close contact with an infected person through direct contact with respiratory and/or oral secretions from an infected person (for example, through sharing drinking containers or kissing). Teenagers and college students are at increased risk for meningococcal disease compared to the general population, accounting for nearly 30 percent of all U.S. cases every year. Meningococcal disease can be misdiagnosed as something less serious, because early symptoms like high fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck, are similar to those of common viral illnesses. The disease can progress rapidly and can cause death or permanent disability within 48 hours of initial symptoms. Up to 83 percent of all cases among teens and college

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2020-2021 PARENT AND STUDENT NOTICES continued students may potentially be prevented through immunization, the most effective way to prevent this disease. A meningococcal vaccine is available that protects against four out of ¿ve strains of bacterium that cause meningococcal disease in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading medical organizations recommends that all 11-12 years olds should be vaccinated with meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4). A booster shot is recommended for teens at age 16 to continue providing protection when their risk for meningococcal disease is highest. SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY School districts participating in federally subsidized child nutrition programs (e.g. National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Wisconsin Morning Milk Program) are required to establish local school wellness policies. The District’s wellness policy was reviewed by the District’s Wellness Committee as required, was updated, and was adopted by the Board of Education on June 26, 2017. (Board policy 458 is also located on the school district website at: www.amerysd.k12.wi.us.) The DPI has developed a Wisconsin Local Wellness Policy Report Card which is required to be used by all Wisconsin school districts to ful¿ll the triennial assessment and reporting requirements. However, the School District of Amery has opted to use the USDA’s nationwide waiver of local school wellness policy triennial assessments due to COVID-19. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE The SDA provides accident insurance for students while they are in school or playing in school-sponsored activities. The insurance provider, Student Assurance, works with the SDA to provide coverage that is to be used as a supplement to a family’s existing insurance coverage. Any student injury that occurs should be immediately reported to a staff member. If an injury requires medical attention by a physician, an injury report will be forwarded to the students’ parent or guardian, who will then submit any related medical bills to their own insurance company. They will then send a copy of the injury report, along with their insurance provider’s explanation of bene¿ts and itemized bills, to Student Assurance Services. Medical costs that are not covered by insurance will be considered by Student Assurance Services. Please keep in mind that this policy does have a $250 deductible and limitations on certain medical bene¿ts. An explanation of the medical bene¿ts can be found at www.sas-mn.com under “¿nd my school.” If

you have any questions regarding this supplemental student accident insurance, please feel free to contact any of the school of¿ces. We are looking forward to an exciting (and safe) school year. STUDENT LOCKERS Lockers shall be provided, when space is available, for each student in grades K

Notice of Budget Hearing

through 12 for the storage and safety of personal possessions. School of¿cials and/or their designee have the right to access student lockers at all times since the lockers are SDA property. A locker deposit may be charged in accordance with established guidelines. Instead of storing valuables in

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Amery that the budget hearing will be held in the gymnasium at Amery Intermediate School, on the 21st day of September, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District’s office. Dated this 8th day of September, 2020. Dale Johnson, District Clerk

Notice for Annual District Meeting

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 gymnasium at Amery Intermediate School, on the 21st day of September, 2020, at 6:40 p.m. Dale Johnson, District Clerk

Amery Board of Education September 21, 2020 A Budget Hearing of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the gymnasium at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00 pm Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). III. Open Session – 6:30 PM IV. 2020-2021 Budget Hearing V. Adjournment In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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Amery Board of Education September 21, 2020 The Annual Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 6:40 PM in the gymnasium at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Appointment of Chairperson for Annual Meeting III. Appointment of Teller(s) IV. Consent Agenda Items A. Approval of Minutes B. Treasurer’s Report and Fund 73 Report C. 2019-2020 Income and Expenditures V. Resolutions A. School Board Salaries B. Approval of Proposed 2020-2021 Budget/ Tax Levy C. Short Term Loan Authorization D. Policy on the Disposal of Unwanted Equipment and Supplies E. Lease School Property F. Accident Insurance for Students G. Transportation of Public or Private School Students H. 2020-2021 Annual Meeting Date September 20, 2021 VI. Other Business Legally Considered at the Annual Meeting VII. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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2020-2021 PARENT AND STUDENT NOTICES continued their lockers, students may bring them to the of¿ce for safekeeping. STUDENT USE AND POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND CELL PHONES The School District of Amery may allow students to possess and use cell phones during the school day on school premises and at school-sponsored activities. The rules for cell phone use during the school day for students will be determined by the principal of each school building. The cell phone use procedure shall be made clear to students at the beginning of each school year. Copies of the cell phone policy for each building shall be made available to individuals upon request. Cell phone use is prohibited by State of Wisconsin Law in all locker room and bathroom settings. The school policy for computer use will be de¿ned in the school technology use contract. TOBACCO USE ON SCHOOL PREMISES No of¿cial or staff member shall take action that might encourage a student to smoke or otherwise use tobacco products. There shall be no smoking or other use of tobacco products in any school building or on school premises owned by, rented by or under the control of the Board. This includes vehicles, of¿ces, shops, warehouses or other enclosed structures at any time, day or night, and applies during nonschool events as well as during school-sponsored events. Vaping and vaping devices are strictly prohibited on school grounds. VISITORS TO SCHOOLS The Board of Education encourages parents and citizens of the school district to visit our schools in accordance with reasonable procedures established by the administration. The intent of those procedures shall be to make the programs of the district open to the public, while at the same time providing security for students and staff and minimizing the disturbance and disruption of the educational process. Access to school buildings will be limited to the main entrance when school is in session. All building visitors shall be required to register at the building of¿ce, state the purpose of the visit, and wear an ID badge when in the school. Visitors wishing to bring animals should contact the building Principal prior to the visit. Please Note: During the COVID-19 global pandemic, visitors will not be allowed in district buildings during the school day. UNPAID MEAL CHARGES School districts participating in federally subsidized nutrition programs (e.g. National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Wisconsin Morning Milk Program) were required to establish an Unpaid Meal Charges policy. The policy was formally adopted by the Board of Education on June 26, 2017. This Board of Education shall establish and maintain a policy to maintain control over meal accounts which are not kept at a positive balance. (Board policy 760.1, also located on the school district website at: www.amerysd. k12.wi.us.) Revised August 2020. Please direct any inquiries regarding these notices to: District Administrator, School District of Amery, 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI 54001. These annual parent and student notices may also be found on the District’s website at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us

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TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Call Meeting to Order Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 7. Presentation and Approval of Bills 8. New Business 9. Unfinished Business 10. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published September 8, 2020 - Amery Free Press

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Position: Unity School District is looking for an outgoing, organized individual to wll the position of Human Resources Assistant. This is a 40-hour per week position with scheduled hours, Monday thru Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm. The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for, but not limited to: recruiting and onboarding, maintaining employee personnel wles, staff trainings, state reporting, substitute calling, and many other ofwce tasks. This position works collaboratively with District Ofwce staff and is supervised by the Finance Director. Full-time, benewts eligible, competitive compensation. QualiƂcations Necessary: Technical training beyond high school in administrative or human resources recommended. Applicants with prior job related experience working with the public in an ofwce setting and with human resource experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of computers and general ofwce procedures is required. The ideal candidate will possess the desire and willingnessto learn new tasks and grow professionally. Qualiwed candidates must be honest, caring, and yexible. Candidates must be able to carry out instructions, demonstrate the ability to multi-task in an environment with frequent interruptions, be accurate in job completion tasks, and maintain conwdentiality. Candidates must exhibit excellent organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills including proofreading and composing correspondence. It is critical that candidates have outstanding customer service skills, a good sense of humor, and a strong desire to work in a collaborative environment.

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

GRADE 6 (MATH/SCIENCE FOCUS) Position: Full-time Middle School Teaching position available beginning as soon as possible for the 202021 school year. Looking for candidates that can teach multiple sections of either math or science. Also will teach one class period of language arts. QualiƂcations Necessary: Qualiwed applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge in language arts, but willingness and desire to teach other classes and grade levels as needed; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with middle school age children; be willing to collaborate with colleagues and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of best teaching practices, will make databased decisions, will use technology as a tool for learning, will be familiar with academic standards, and will personalize instruction to meet individual student needs. Knowledge of effective classroom management is essential. Requirements: Prefer Wisconsin licensure to teach Elementary 1-8. Will also consider candidates with a certiwcation to teach math or science at the secondary level.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume and two (2) letters of recommendation

Deadline: Sept. 18, 2020

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EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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The United States entered World War II in December of 1941, following the attack on Pearl Habor by the Japanese. The war was deadliest conflict in world history, with an estimated total of 85 million deaths worldwide, some three percent of the global population in 1940. Of the over 16 million American men and women who served during the war, 291,557 died in service to their nation. As we mark the diamond anniversary of the end of the war, we thank those who served.

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As the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II was marked Sept. 2, local veterans who served during the war reflected on their years in the service. They entered the war as young men and women who returned home and contributed to their communities. Over 16 million American men and women served during the war. In 2019 it was estimated there are 8,404 living World War II veterans in Wisconsin, 7,919 in Minnesota. Nationally, the estimate is 389,292 living veterans. The experiences of the veterans who spoke with us are as varied as the stories of the war itself. Some served in the Army, others in the Navy. Some saw action, other didn’t. A unifying thread in their stories is their desire to serve and be part of something larger than themselves. Many entered the service fresh out of high school near the end of the war in 1944 and 1945. America had been in the war since the end of 1941, so these young men had seen siblings and classmates enter the service, either voluntarily or

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the Advanced Service Rating Score, had the objective of achieving equity in the demobilization. Soldiers were given one point for each month

ed. He did and recalls coming through the door of his parent’s home at 8 a.m. Christmas Day to reunite with his family as a precious moment.

the Navy. Satterlund was attending college in 1944, planning to study dentistry. A naval program to attract people with selected skills called V-12, brought Satterlund to the Navy. His schooling was accelerated and he spent time in San Diego, Guam and on a troop transport stationed in China. Smith enlisted in 1944 and spent the war on a troop transport, ferrying cargo and soldiers in the Pacific. Arneson enlisted in 1945 and trained as a radio operator. He served on a destroyer that had been attacked in one of the final kamikaze attacks of the war. Arneson’s time was spent on the ship after it returned

to the USA and had been repaired. These five veterans each had different experiences in their time in the service. They each returned to civilian life, found a trade, raised families and usually only spoke about their experiences with other veterans. Recently, they each spent some time with us, talking about their service and their lives after the war. We will be bringing these stories to you in the coming weeks, one at a time. We are grateful for the chance to hear their experiences and their service.

Over 16 million American men and women served during the war. In 2019 it was estimated there are 8,404 living World War II veterans in Wisconsin, 7,919 in Minnesota. Nationally, the estimate is 389,292 living veterans. opportunities they would experience later in life. Former Amery principal Al Stoddard served in the infantry in Europe in the final months of the war. When the war ended, like many replacement troops, Stoddard didn’t have enough points to return home. The point system, called

of military service and one additional point was given for each month of overseas service. Each battle star or decoration earned a soldier 5 points. During this time many of the soldiers were encouraged to re-enlist. Stoddard was promised to be home for Christmas, 1945 if he reenlist-

Milton Johnson also served in the infantry and spent some of his time in the service guarding German prisoners of war. He said, “It was a hard job because you were worried about your own safety too.” Ross Smith, Orrin “Doc” Arneson and Paul Satterlund each served in

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Like 33,219 other Wisconsin residents, Gerhart Henke of Deer Park served in the Armed Forces during World War II. He enlisted Feb. 6, 1942 and was honorably discharged Oct. 27, 1945. He returned home and took over his parent’s dairy farm in rural Deer Park with his brother, Carl. He married Helen DuBois in 1955 and moved 1 mile down the road to their own land. Together they farmed and raised seven children: Barb, Warren, Marvin, Allen, Dale, Dennis and Sara. Gerhart died in 1998. Like many of his fellow veterans, Gerhart rarely, if ever, discussed his service. His son, Dale, has pieced together Gerhart’s time in the Army after helping his own son with a school project. Gerhart’s uniform hung in the closet with a box of pictures on a shelf. Dale kept the box of photos after his father died. The project caused Henke to pull out the box that represented his father’s contribution to the war effort. “The photos were in black and white, small and out of order,” Dale said. Among the photos was a newspaper

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Gerhardt Henke at Atlantic City before crossing the Atlantic

clipping that told of Gerhart’s exploits with the renowned 365th Fighter Group known as the Hell Hawks. The clipping spurred Dale to want to know more. “As I researched the 365th, his photographic story fell into place. Stateside training, England, Normandy, Paris, Reims, Belgium, the Rhine and concentration camps. Finally

I came across a picture with squiggly white lines on a black background… I thought… ’What is this?’ I flipped that little photo over and it said ‘VE Day- Rockets were fired that day. Until stopped. Fritzlar, Germany.’ It was at that time that it truly sank in where he was and what he had

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experienced in the war. He had his own photos of history because he had been there when it happened. I could hardly believe it,” said Dale. Gerhart was a Technical Sergeant with the 1074th Signal Corps, 9th Army Air Corps. Gerhart served in the European Theater supporting the 365th Fighter Group as the Radio/ Communication specialist on the P-47 Thunderbolt airplane. This group provided direct ground support and air superiority as the infantry moved through France, Belgium and into

Germany. Gerhart traveled up and down the United States for training, traversed the Atlantic, crossed the English Channel into Normandy, traveled across the Seine through Paris and into Belgium for the Battle of the Bulge. He crossed into Germany where he witnessed concentration camps and was able to celebrate the end of the war. In 1945, Gerhart ended up 21 miles from the Russian front before being able to turn back toward home. Some of the photos are of Norman Gilbertson, Gerhart’s best friend in the Army. Gilbertson ended up buying a home on South Twin Lake in Amery so

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that they could stay close. Dale recalls “every year without fail we participated in Memorial Day services with the ‘guys from the Legion.’ They would go to each cemetery, salute the fallen and my brother would play taps on his trumpet.” Dale says Gerhart never talked of his days in the army in his later years. “I wish I could go back now and get the eyewitness account of what he experienced in those turbulent days,” he said. “Heroes come in all forms,” Dale says. “Most choose to relive their moments in silence and share little of their gallantry with others unless directly asked by

someone. They feel honor for those who ‘gave more’ and self-humility demanded no less,” Dale said. “Once home, my father never traveled off the farm except for his honeymoon and a trip with me to Colorado in his 70s. However, as a young man, he had traveled far and wide and had experienced more of WWII history than I ever could have imagined. My father heard firsthand of Pearl Harbor, enlisted, trained, crossed the ocean and went into the heart of Germany to fight an evil that destroyed so much. Yet as a SEE HENKE, PAGE 4

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quiet hero, we discovered the most about his service from his box of photos after he was gone,” said Dale. Dale has some advice for others seeking to learn more about World War II. “For those of you who are fortunate to still have your parents and grandparents around, take time to study their history with them! Ask them questions about their childhood, their travel and their jobs. Let them reminisce with you

and write down what they say. Pull out those old photo albums and listen to your history unfold. You will

be so glad that you did.”

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Norman “Gil” Gilbertson, Gerhart Henke’s close “war buddy.”

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The attack on the World Trade Center has involved our country in a new and different type of war. It is said that our lives will never be the same as they were before. I would agree with that but at the same time I would like to tell those of you that were born after 1940 about the effects of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and World War II. This is not purported to be a perfectly accurate history of World War II, but a picture of war as seen by a young boy. I was eight years old at the time. I can remember that Sunday afternoon as if

it happened last week. We had been to church in the morning and after dinner (Sunday dinner was the noon meal) we kids had gone up to Stensvold’s to play with their kids. We are having a good time playing around their place when the grown-ups came out and told us that we should go home as a terrible thing had happened. It was only about 1/8 mile to home so it didn’t take us long to get there. Pa and Ma were listening to the radio. Now Ma listened to the radio most all Sundays, there were radio evangelists and hymns all afternoon. Pa usually only listened to the news, but this time both of them were listening very intently to the special reports. The Japanese had

bombed the U.S. Navy and Air Force at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in a sneak attack. They had sunk nearly every ship that our country had. Later that evening, President Franklin D. Roosevelt came on the radio and spoke to the nation. He said, “this day will live in infamy forever”. With his declaration of war, our lives were to be drastically changed for the next four years. Our country was just completing recovering from the great depression and the drought of the early 1930’s. There had began to be some new cars bought and most of the farms had finally gotten electricity through the REA in 1939 & 1940. The farmers had started to get tractors and electrical appliances for

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life preservers. Any grease poured off while frying was caught in a tin can and turned in to be made into explosives. New clothes were in short supply and nylon stockings were simply not available. You could get no more than one pair of shoes per year. Today we watch the TV and see what is going on across the whole world. Then (1941-1945) we would get radio reports, maybe 10 days after the fact, and newspaper accounts probably even older. If you went to a movie you would see a newsreel probably a month after it was filmed. As I remember it the war in Europe caused the American people to have anger and hatred mainly aimed at their leaders, Hitler and Mussolini, but with the Japanese it was a different story. The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor combined with the fact that while most of the American people, especially here in Wisconsin were well acquainted with German and Italian people but not Japanese people, led easily to a fierce hatred of the “––“. After 50 years I should have worked my way past using that title but it still lingers in the back of my mind. My daughter Geri opened her home to three Japanese girls as exchange students in the 1990’s and their becoming a part of our extended family served as an affirmation to me that racial prejudice has no place in a Christian’s life. Later in the war German prisoners of war were brought to Clear Lake and used in the pea harvest. Seeing them and knowing that they were being held here as prisoners left a strong impression on this young boy’s mind. While we were having the incon-

veniences talked about above, other Countries were enduring the intimate reality of war. The Germans had overrun nearly all of Europe. The Italians had gone into North Africa and The Japanese had invaded China, the Philippines and all or most western Pacific islands. Great Britain’s major cities were bombed almost daily, as later were Germany’s. The countryside of Europe was a huge collection of Battlegrounds. This is not to say that the United States did not suffer from the war. In our extended family there were serving in the armed services two brothers, Three Future brothers-in-law, nine cousins and two uncles. Their military service included one killed-in action, three wounded-in-action and trauma that the others would carry the rest of

5 their lives. My sister Barbara says that her strongest memory of WWII is the day in the spring of 1945 when that mailman. Percy Cronk, stopped at the schoolhouse and told the teacher, Gladys Spangberg that President Roosevelt had died of a cerebral hemorrage in Georgia. Miss Spangberg cried the rest of the day. Franklin Roosevelt had been our president for more than 12 years, having started his fourth term in January of that year. Harry Truman would have to oversee the finish of WWII. The war ground on until Allied Forces fought their way to the center of Berlin and conquered the Germans. Still the Japanese refused to surrender. They dug their way into each island and to be either bombed or burned out of their positions. The idea of suicide missions didn’t start with today’s terrorists. The Japanese called it kamikaze. Their pilots would dive their planes into our ships. One of the American heroes was Richard Bond, from Poplar, Wis. He flew a P-38 and shot down 41 Japanese fighter planes or Zeros. In the summer of 1945, with the Japanese refusing to surrender, President Harry Truman decided to bring this war to an end. He sent the world’s first nuclear bombs to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, almost entirely wiping out both cities. This action did bring the end of World War II, but also clearly demonstrated that “War is Hell”. One would think that this would have clearly shown the world that war is not the answer, but as the song goes “When will they ever learn–When will WE ever learn”? Written 25 years ago

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WWII Veteran Information Born: June 27, 1917 Died: June 18, 1992 John was brother to Katherine Sorensen of Amery. He served in Europe during WWII as a medic. John and his brother George both served on the European front. John spent most of his life in the Clayton area. George lived in Milwaukee.

the papers to be corrected or he could go home with the last name Stephan and he would have to keep it Stephan, what was on his discharge papers. In lieu of having to stay another two weeks – he chose to keep the h in his last name. Needless to say the name change did caused a bit of confusion throughout Len’s life.

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Henning “Don” Johnson

Hometown: Amery, WI Branch of Service: Army Rank: Tech Sergeant Area of Service: New Guinea, Phillippine Islands, Buna Campaign, Luzon Years of Service: 1942-1946

John Dowhy Hometown: Clayton, WI

spent time in support roles in France.

Leonard A. Stephan

Edwin Clarence Hover

Branch of Service: Army Rank: Private Area of Service: Army AirCorp and an airplane mechanic in Burma, India and China Years of Service: 1942-1944 Other: When the time came for Len to be discharged they had misspelled his last name, adding a h. Changing it from Stepan to Stephan. He was told he could wait two weeks for

Edwin C. Hover served in WWII in the army. He later worked in maintenance for the city of Amery for many years! He loved North Park so much that even on his days off he would leave family events to go check on the park, make sure there’s no litter & the bathrooms all worked!

Hometown: Amery, WI Branch of Service: Army Rank: Private Area of Service: 557th Quartermaster Railhead Co., 1st Engineering Special Brigade Years of Service: 1943-1945 Other: Don was a survivor of Operation/Exercise Tiger in April 1944, a training exercise in the English Channel in preparation for D-Day. Over 700 men lost their lives, the largest training loss in WWII, when German E-boats discovered the exercise and attacked several Allied LST’s. Don was rescued from the Channel waters after his ship, LST-507, was sunk by the Germans. Over half of his company was lost and he missed D-Day as a result. He was later thankful that God spared him from that ordeal and his company later

Howard Johnson Hometown: Amery, WI Branch of Service: Army Years of Service: 1943-1946

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Carpenter’s Mate 3rd Class We were going off Okinawa, and we got called topside and told that we were going to take care of the Japs. But then another ship that was closer was told to go in. That ship never came back. I was lucky. Another time, a storm was making 56’ waves and other ships in front of us went down. My job was to make sure our landing gear was tied down tight, and I almost got washed off. I had to crawl on my belly to get anywhere. I was lucky to get out of the war.

phis Tennessee. Oklahoma, Washington State, Michigan, Montana were some of the places he went, then back home to Minnesota. Other: Eugene wanted to serve and show loyalty to his country. At age 18 in 1945 he joined the navy without parents permission. Served less than a year until the war ended.

bar, Honorable Service, Good Conduct and Victory medals as well. Ray did speak fondly of an interpreter that he and his unit befriended. At the end of the war, they had collected enough script dollars to buy her and her brother a house. He also spoke of being one of the first men through the gates when they liberated a concentration camp. Those images were with him for the rest of his life. Ray passed away in July of 2003 and his family still misses him.

deployed overseas on August 10, 1944. Campaigns included: Northern France, Rhineland Germany, and Central Europe. He was wounded in the Battle of Saarlautern, Germany on December 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Raymond Rasmussen

Hometown: Afton, MN, now lives in Amery for the past 8 years Branch of Service: Navy Rank: First Class Seaman Area of Service: Ground Service in the U.S. Traveled a lot. Basic training in Mem-

the last man standing.”

Dorothy Stindle

Herbert F. Sorensen

Eugene Pribnow

Hometown: Marshfield, WI Branch of Service: Army Area of Service: European Theater Years of Service: 1943-1945 Other: Ray served as a Scout and Forward Fire Control. He was awarded commendations and medals but didn't like to speak of his time overseas much. His awards include the American Campaign, The European-African-MiddleEastern Campaign with Bronze Star (4), Expert Badge with Carbine

Vernon Setter Hometown: Deer Park, WI Branch of Service: Army Rank: Technical Sergeant Area of Service: Northern France, Rhineland, Germany, and Central Europe Years of Service: 3 years Other: Vernon was in the H Company, 379th Infantry, 95th Division of the Army. He was activated on July 15, 1942, and

Hometown: Amery, WI Born: October 18, 1920 Died: March 7, 2017 Herbert served in the 1128th Military Police in the South Pacific during WWII. This unit was part of the 380th Bomber Squad. He served from December 26, 1942 until November 25, 1945. His first child was born shortly after he left to serve (January 22, 1943). Strong bonds were formed with the men of his unit. He enjoyed many reunions with his old Army buddies. He was the last of the group to die, and he would say, “It’s lonely being

Hometown: Amery, WI Branch of Service: U.S. Coast Guard (SPAR) Rank: Yeoman First Class Area of Service: Worked in Vessel Operations Office, Seattle, Washington Years of Service: (2/13/19435/4/1946) Other: Trained in Bronx, New York and Stillwater, Oklahoma. Coast Guard personnel manned all ships movements of convoy and routing. Dorothy supported our troops by performing duty with convoy and routing. The job calls for complete indoctrination in geography and channels of all ships movements. Dorothy was authorized and directed to handle secret and confidential documents and was personally responsible for CONTINUED, PAGE 8

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Hometown: Amery Branch of Service: Navy Rank: Enlisted Area of Service: Pacific Theater Years of Service: 3 - 1/2 Other: Served as a cook in the Seabee’s whose mission was to prepare for a possible invasion of Japan.

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