Amery Free Press September 10, 2019

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Wild Goose chase continues

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The City of Amery has been dealing with goose issues for a handful of years now. According to Alderman Rick Van Blaricom, the threeprong approach the city has been taking is working and he believes they stick with it.

Chad Alberg from the U.S. Agriculture’s Dept. of Wildlife Damage Management visited the council in February 2013 to present options to help the community deal with the resident goose population.

As the population of Canada Geese grew in parks, neighborhoods, school areas and the golf course, complaints about the geese (and their droppings) were on the rise.

A goose produces about a pound of feces every day. Since Canada geese Rick Van Blaricom prefer the lush green City Alderman lawns and shallow ponds found in many of these areas, steps needed to be taken to make these places less goose-friendly in order to minimize conflicts.

Alberg gave insight on ways to tackle the issue, which led to the three-prong approach Van Blaricom spoke of at the September 4 meeting of the Amery City Council. “It was about five or six years ago we decided to allow goose hunting in specific areas within the city. Three years ago we entered into an agreement with the school

‘It was about five or six years ago we decided to allow goose hunting in specific areas within the city.’

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The Amery High School Band is always a crowd pleaser. They are shown marching down Keller Avenue during the 2018 festival.

Amery celebrates 70 years of Fall Festivals

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

If you enjoy bumping into people that you haven’t seen in ages, indulging in food booth cuisine, and watching various floats glide through a parade filled with the music of marching bands, you have 25 men to thank.

Thursday, May 26th 1949, 25 men gathered at the Amery Legion Hall to discuss proposals for a fall community affair. Allen Kinney, president of the Amery Communi-

ty Club, formed the group and G.E. Niccum prepared a committee plan. The name “Fall Festival” was chosen and directors were elected to manage the festival and funds that would be maintained from year to year. The first seven directors of the festival were: G.E. Niccum, Palmer Sondreal, R.M. Houger, William Burman, Rueben Christensen, Ralph Pennington, and J. Edson Davis.

There have been many changes to the festival from year to year. A group of dedicated volunteers has

worked tirelessly throughout the year to provide a fun-filled weekend. The 2019 Amery Fall Festival is being tri-chaired by Patti Johnson and Josh and April Ziemer.

The Grand Marshals are Bill and Judi Baldwin. 12 Queen candidates are hopeful to fill the spots currently held by Miss Amery/ Miss Congeniality Hailey Clausen, 1st Princess Laura Kastanek , 2nd Princess Claire Flanum, 3rd Princess Mackenzie Mike, and 4th SEE FALL FESTIVAL, PAGE 2

A march down memory lane

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The interview with Bill and Judi Baldwin in last week’s Amery Free Press prompted memories to flood the minds of many readers who were a part of the Amery High School Band family. Former marching Warriors and their families had fond recollections of concerts, band trips and parades.

As mentioned in the Baldwin’s story,

Bill implemented the very first band trip for the musicians. Kay Erickson was a chaperone on the excursion and shared her experience of Washington D.C. where the Amery High School Band under the direction of Bill Baldwin was voted the best band in the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade on Saturday, April 4, 1981.

Erickson’s son Mark played trombone in the band. She had volunteered her time with the group on many occasions,

walking alongside and providing water to the hot and thirsty marchers. Erickson said, “Nobody knew Bill had put Amery’s name into the hat to represent Wisconsin at the Cherry Blossom Festival. When Amery’s band was selected, it SEE CHERRY BLOSSOM, PAGE 9

APRIL ZIEMER | AMERYFREEPRESS Kay Erickson is shown with her commemorative 1981 Washington D.C. band hat.

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Amery Alumnus tackles teaching in U.S. Air Force

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITIOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A 2001 Amery graduate feels several instructors during his high career left an impact on him and now he is paying it forward as a teacher in the U.S. Air Force.

Garrison Lindholm had several favorite teachers at Amery High School who influenced him including Mr. Bosley, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Vincent, Mr. Enslin, and Mr. Schieffer.

After high school, Lindholm moved to Minneapolis to attend the University of Minnesota for undergrad where received his Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics in 2006.

During his time at the University of Minnesota, he joined ROTC and eventually commissioned into the United States Air Force in 2006 after graduating.

Lindholm was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base from 2007 - 2010 where he worked as a Global Hawk flight test engineer and a hypersonic flight test engineer.

While at Edwards, he worked on and obtained his Masters of Science in Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in December 2010. The Air Force then moved Lindholm to Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio where he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautical Engineering with an emphasis on guidance control and navigation from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).

He continued at Wright Patterson AFB where he worked as an aerospace controls researcher.

After obtaining this vast knowledge, Lindholm knew he wanted to teach, and where better than the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)? While at AFIT, he caught the attention of a current

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USAFA Professor, Col. Angie Supplison. She recommended him to the staff of the Aerospace Engineering Department (DFAN) and he was moved to Colorado Springs in June of 2017.

He spent the summer preparing to teach and was noticed as a natural. In the spring of 2018 after teaching AE 351, Aircraft performance and static stability and AE 352 Aircraft dynamic stability and control, he was awarded the "Department of Aeronautics Outstanding First Year Instructor."

Remarks from those who bestowed the award to him included, “Major Lindholm is an incredible role model for cadets in numerous academic capacities. As an instructor, he receives near-perfect personal critiques from cadets enrolled in his courses while providing extra-instruction for no less than thirteen different courses overall. In the Flight Mechanics course, he single-handedly developed a new glider performance prediction tool in MATLAB and produced brand new exams to improve assessment of cadet performance. In addition, he modified the hands-on cadet glider project

to remove wind tunnel testing, instead substituting an initial flight test approach, resulting in greater fidelity of test data. He also volunteered to develop additional syllabi and projects for the Engineering Math course to make it more relevant to Aeronautical Engineering students. Finally, he has served CW (Cadet Wing) as an AAOCA (Assistant Air Office Commanding for Academics).”

Lindholm continued to teach AE 351, 352, AE 210 (Introduction to Aeronautics), Engineering Math, which had previously not been taught by an Aerospace professor, and an independent study. After his second year, he was awarded Outstanding Academic Educator for Department of Engineering Aeronautics for 2018-2019.

One of Lindholm’s students made the following remarks about their instructor, “Excellent professor and military professional.

His lesson plans were always well prepared, deliberate, and engaging. He made himself extremely available for extra instruction as well. Major Lindholm also served as a great officer role model, sharing applicable life lessons (war stories) from his career and developing unique, meaningful, and professional relationships with all of his students."

Another said, “Fantastic teacher, officer, and person. He sets the standard for respect and is an instructor that we should have replicas of."

Lindholm has thoroughly enjoyed his time at the Academy thus far and said hopes he gets to continue teaching there for many years to come.

His mom, Susan Lindholm, continues to make Amery her home.

Lindholm has a wife, Kristen, and two children Maggie (4) and Kaitlyn (2).

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district to hire the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to come at a time designated by them (early July) to round up geese that are unable to fly at that time and remove them to a site where they are processed into food. The food mostly goes to feed raptors and canines that are in DNR custody, such as eagles with broken wings or carnivores that need to be rehabilitated. It is a good thing for folks that have a goose problem and a good deal for the state and federal government,” said Van Blaricom.

He explained three years ago when the city went into a two part agreement with the school district, the terms were the schools would pay for the removal the first year and the city would pay for the next.

“In my opinion it was very successful, the numbers were down dramatically. The next year, since we didn’t see any geese around, the decision was made not to have the removal done and consequently

by fall we had a pretty significant goose issue in the city,” he said.

The removal was done again during the summer of 2019. Van Blaricom said, “They took another significant number of geese, but not as many as the first round up.

We are down to a pretty manageable level again.”

Canada Geese, once thought extinct, were reintroduced in the 1970s. The number of birds in Wisconsin was estimated at 1,600 in 1970. Today, wildlife experts believe there are over 145,000 of the geese living in the state yearround. The geese are most vulnerable when nesting, and during a two-week period in the summer when their feathers molt, rendering them flightless.

The third measure taken reduces nesting success. It involves getting a permit from the DNR to oil eggs in the nest. Goose eggs are very permeable and the oil coating cuts off the oxygen supply to the embryo. The ideal time for oiling nests is March 1 – May 30, since

geese nest at different times. When geese fail to reproduce in a nesting location, they will often move on to another spot.

“The school is the only entity I am aware of that has done any oiling of eggs,” said Van Blaricom.

He made the recommendation the city should again approve goose hunting within selected areas. “Our approach is working.

We have significantly less geese in town than we have had in years past. The school system is happy with it. They can now allow children out onto the grounds without being terribly fearful that they will track feces back into the buildings,” said Van Blaricom.

Alderman Tim Strohbush suggested next year the council look at approving goose hunting during the August meeting to be ahead of the early hunting season.

The motion to allow goose hunting was approved. More information on goose hunting permits as well as maps can be found on the city’s website.

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Kate Isakson was the winner of the contest held to design the 2019 Amery Fall Festival button. It was placed into the button case at City Hall, joining the other buttons from the years 1973-2018 that are on display.

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Princess Bailey Johnson.

Earl’s Rides begin at 4 p.m. Thursday and run until 9 p.m.

On Friday the rides run from 3-11 p.m. The Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) will hold a REVEAL experience on September 13, 1:00 p.m. at the Amery Area Public Library. Be among the first to attend the program, A Spotlight on Amery’s Past. AAHS will release newly discovered facts and forgotten information. An open house will precede the program from 10:00-12:30. The Pie Bake Off will be judged at Soo Line Park at 6p.m. The Bean Bag competition will start at 7 p.m. During this time at the beer tent, Kar Jackers will provide music from 6-8 p.m. and County Line will take the stage at 8 p.m., playing until Midnight.

Saturday morning the Kidz Race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the Walk/Run will begin at 8 a.m. The 29th Annual Apple River Quilt Show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Arts and Crafts show will open at 9 a.m. in their new location, west of the beer tent. The show will run until 3 p.m. The fine arts show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. The Grand Parade will start at 10:30, followed by the opening of the food court area and a new Meet and Greet event with a Super Hero and Princess. The beer tent will open at Noon. Jim Armstrong will play from 12-2p.m. The second Bean Bag tournament will start at 2 p.m. with Kar Jackers providing music until 6 p.m. The Amery Fire Department Water Fight stats at 2p.m. as well.

The Kiddie Tractor Pull is in a new location on River Avenue at 2p.m. The Groovin’ 60’s will provide tunes from 6-9 p.m. Queen’s Coronation is at 7 p.m. at the Amery High School. Following the crowning of the new royalty, the Dweebs will take stage at 9 p.m. and play until 1 a.m.

Sunday, the Amery Community Center will host their Pancake Breakfat from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The Amery FFA Alumni Toy Tractor Show in the Amery Middle School Gym is from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Quilt show picks up for day two from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Amery Lion’s Club Classic Car and Motorcycle Show will be on Harriman Avenue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the music of Kar Jackers playing. The beer tent will open from Noon until 2 p.m. and the Amery Snowmobile Club will host their 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Amery Community Center from 3-6 p.m.

It is a lot of activities squeezed into a few short days.

If you would like further information about any of the events, please visit ameryfallfestival.org

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SEPTEMBER 11 NUIC Jesus and Me Join us for JAM! Neighbors United in Christ (NUIC) Parish invites your children to join us Wednesdays beginning at 6 p.m., September 11 at Little Falls Lutheran Church (1272 44th Ave, Amery) for Bible story fun! Cooking, games, art, drama and movies. Children ages 3-6th grade are welcome!

Hope to see you there!

Facebook: “Jesus and Me JAM” or nuicparish.org/jam

SEPTEMBER 12 Polk-Burnett Retired educators general meeting The Polk-Burnett Retired educators cordially invite all retired educators and spouses, administrators and support staff to the Sept. general meeting. The general meeting of PBREA will be Sept 12 at 11:30 a.m. in Alpha at the CALVARY COVENANT CHURCH. John Bosak will be providing entertainment. Alma Karels is responsible for arrangements.

Call you contact person if you plan to attend. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.

Osceola Writers Group The Osceola Writers Group will meet on Thursday, September 12 from 5 -7 p.m. at the Discovery Center at 310 Chieftain St. The new location is the Senior Center. Enter on 2nd Ave. or Chieftain. Everyone welcome. For info: barbaraywetzel@gmail.com.

Grief Support Group GriefShare, a nondenominational grief recovery and support group, will begin their next session Thursday, September 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The video seminars are combined with group discussion and workbook exercises to cause pause and reflection in the healing of loss of a loved one. You may join anytime during the 13 week session.

For info: 715-268-7717.

SEPTEMBER 12-15 Amery Fall Festival Celebrating 70 years with rides, entertainment, food, arts & crafts, kiddie tractor pull, Queen coronation, car & motorcycle show, tractor show, pancake breakfast, bean bag tournament, and the Grand Parade. For a complete schedule visit: ameryfallfestival.org

SEPTEMBER 13 A Spotlight on Amery’s Past The Amery Historical Society (AAHS) will hold a REVEAL experience on September 13, 1:00 p.m. at the Amery Public Library.

Be amond the first to attend the program, A Spotlight on Amery’s Past. AAHS will

release newly discovered facts and forgotten information.

An open house will precede the program from 10:00–12:30.

Bring your pioneer family stories and/or photos from 18481919.

with luncheon, payable at the door. For specific questions or considerations, Diane can be reached prior to the luncheon at 651-808-8579.

Poco Penners Writers

Christian Based Cancer Support Group

The Poco Penners Writers will meet on Friday, September 13 at 1 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Library Building.

Anyone who is interested in writing stories, poetry, etc. is encouraged to attend. New writers welcome. For more info, please call Walt 715-6485244.

SEPTEMBER 15 Pancake Brunch The Amery Area Community Center invites you to join us for our annual Pancake brunch on Sunday September 15th from 8:30-11:30 a.m. We will be serving sausages, milk, milk, coffee, juice AND ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES! $6 for Adults and $3 for children 10 & under.

Harvest Festival Holy Trinity Orthodox Church’s Annual Harvest Festival with divine liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Serving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Menu: Cabbage rolls, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, cheese, homemade pies, coffee and milk. Also featuring: bake and craft sale, produce, raffle, children’s games and face painting. Prices: Adults $12; Children (5-16) $6; Age 4 and under free.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 523 1st Street, Clayton, WI 54004. htoc@amerytel.net www.htocclayton.org (715) 9482203.

SEPTEMBER 16 September Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Women are invited to River Valley Christian Women’s Connection “Spice of Life” luncheon 11:30 AM on Monday, September 16 at Alliance Church of the Valley, 1259 State Rd. 35, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. During the Special Feature, several recipes will be shared as we take a look at the use of spices in cooking. Tawnya Christenson is the guest vocalist. Inspirational speaker, MarJo Keller will speak on “Not Yet”.

We expect and welcome first timers and encourage you to invite a friend. Reservations are required by Tuesday noon, September 10. Please call Shirley, 715-755-2656 or text her at 715-338-1473. This is not a club, but a gathering of women, so come as often as you can.

The once-a-month luncheons move to different sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin, so be sure to look for the article in this paper. The cost is $12 inclusive for the program

Memorial Humane Society Fundraiser.

SEPTEMBER 29 Benefit Fundraiser for Kayla

SEPTEMBER 18 A new Christian Based Cancer Support Group is starting Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-268-6957.

NUIC Jesus and Me Join us for JAM! Neighbors United in Christ (NUIC) Parish invites your children to join us Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting at Little Falls Lutheran Church (1272 44th Ave, Amery) for Bible story fun!

Cooking, games, art, drama and movies. Children ages 3-6th grade are welcome! Hope to see you there!

Facebook: “Jesus and Me JAM” or nuicparish.org/jam

SEPTEMBER 21 Bridge Classes As people age, avoiding dementia takes on a higher priority. Numerous recommendations are the subject of many articles. One of the most frequently mentioned things to do is to learn and play bridge.

Just such an opportunity is coming your way this fall at the Amery Senior Center, 608 Harriman Ave South. Know that you don’t have to be a senior citizen to participate–everyone of any age is welcome.

Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning September 21 will find Gail Tessman and Sue Saarem ready to help you explore the basics of bridge. The class is free; it will last until 11 a.m. and run for 6 weeks. This will give you a bit of knowledge about bridge, hopefully allowing you to discover whether or not you should continue learning this challenging game.

The gals promise to make the classes FUN! If you have tried bridge before and need a refresher, you are welcome too.

So that enough materials are available for everyone, please enroll by calling the Senior Center at 715-268-6605 or email ameryacc@outlook.com.

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Sunday, September 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Cedar Lake Arena, 2275 County Rd CC, New Richmond, there will be a Benefit Funraiser for Kayla Cross.

She is the mother of three beautiful girls and was engaged to Eric Crosby. Combined, they have five children. Kayla and Eric had a horrible accident in June when a deer ran out in front of their motorcycle. Kayla sustained many life threatening and life changing injuries.

Please come and help Kayla and her family out! Awesome food, silent auction, raffles, bake sale and kids activities.

There is a fee for adults and kids at the door.

OCTOBER 7 & 8 Community Blood Drive Give blood. Help save lives.

There will be an Amery Community Blood Drive at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda Street, Amery, on Monday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 8 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sponsored by Amery Woman’s Club. Please call Kate Bevington at 715-441-3975, Sheeran Gallagher at 651-322-1101 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Amery” to schedule an appointment.

OCTOBER 16 Christian Based Cancer Support Group The next Christian Based Cancer Support Group meeting is starting Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-268-6957.

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

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

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

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

Paws on the Trail The Paws on the Trail dog walk on Stower Seven Lakes State Park in Amery will be Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Soo Line Park Pavilion.

Contests and prizes for best costume, best trick, best kisser, fluffiest, waggiest tail, ‘simon says’. Free gifts for pets. Fun for all!

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A paid announcement

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Honest, I’m not selling anything…

Well, I take that back, I’m selling the value of your time reading the opinion pages.

Let me explain.

One of the many things we like to read in newspapers is what is called “user generated content” by the industry. That’s a fancy name for items submitted by readers. Bowling scores, classified ads, birth announcements, obituaries and letters to the Publisher editor. All of these things rank high on readership surveys year Tom Stangl after year.

We are making a change to our letters to the editor policies to help cut through the clutter that begins appearing in the weeks and months leading up to elections.

I’m referring to the letters extolling the virtues of a candidate and urging you to cast your vote for the subject on the letter writer.

We are gearing up for election season. In addition to getting to know the candidates seeking public office, we are rolling out a new policy concerning letters to the editor that endorse a candidate.

Starting today, we are charging for letters endorsing candidates.

Why are we making this change?

For years, candidates have encouraged supporters to write endorsement letters, knowing that letters to the editor traditionally have very high readership and are free. This is especially true in statewide or national races.

In some years, we have received nearly identical letters from numerous readers inside and outside of readership area. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that an organized letter writing campaign was underway.

I can’t fault campaigns. They understand that the pages of the newspaper is where readers turn to learn about issues and candidates before making their decision. Survey after survey show this to be true, but spending by political campaigns on print advertising continues to decline.

Between our coverage of candidates and their views on issues and letters to the editor, campaigns correctly figured they had this powerful medium sewed up. We chump newspapers were too stupid to know the difference.

Well, I’m here to tell you that even the staunchest defenders of free expression have their limits, and we have reached ours.

Will we still publish letters complaining about the actions of the school board or city council?

Sure will. We are looking to get paid for letters that urge readers to vote a certain way on election day. If you feel passionate about your cause or candidate, $25 for a letter shouldn’t be a hardship.

Everything else is free game, as long as you meet the word count limits, keep it civil and avoid language that could get anyone sued.

Paid endorsement letter policy “We accept election letters endorsing or advocating for or against a ballot measure, party or candidate as paid advertising announcements.

The fee is $25 minimum for a 250 word letter and 10 cents a word for additional words over 250. Like other letters to the editor, the writer’s name, address and phone number are required.

Phone numbers are not published. We have the right to reject letters which don’t meet publishing standards and will determine if the letter qualifies as a paid endorsement. Paid letters will be identified with a label and may or may not appear on the opinion/letters page.”

If you have questions or concerns, drop me a line. I am happy to help.

Seeking sidekick for supermarket stint

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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think it is finally time for me to start working out. I knew it would take something pretty big to inspire me to get myself into the gym. Well folks, I have been motived. It has been announced the iconic game show Supermarket Sweep is coming back to television. If I am going to stand any sort of chance of winning $2000.00 and a luxury dinette set, I need to get in shape. Racing through the isles and lifting 12-pound turkeys is not for the faint of heart.

The classic Editor game show made April Ziemer its debut on ABC in 1965 with host Bill Malone, and it featured contestants as they raced through the aisles of a grocery store and attempted to pack their carts with the most valuable items on the shelves. A revival of the series featuring David Ruperecht premiered on Lifetime in 1990, but the show hasn’t regularly been on the air since the mid nineties.

Just a few hours after Leslie Jones’ exit from Saturday Night Live was revealed, she set her first post-SNL television gig, trading sketch comedy for grocery stores.

After five seasons on the NBC late-night series, the comedian and actor is set to host and executive-produce the Supermarket Sweep reboot.

If anyone is qualified to be a

contestant for the show, it is most definitely I. I love many things in life, but two of my greatest passions are game shows and grocery stores.

My very first job was at Maus’ IGA. Working for Dave and Rose Maus ignited my love for grocery.

I swear I am at Dick’s Market at least five times a week. In fact, I am a little surprised that Rinehart didn’t ask me to do the sketches for the remodel of his store. I am not going to harbor hard feelings over it as I am hoping someday he hires me to be his “Sample Lady.”

On days when I used to stay home sick from school there was nothing better than watching game shows while slurping down my alphabet soup. The problem was you had to return to school the next day and you would miss out on whether or not a contestants winnings had continued.

Beginning with the first five-figure and six-figure jackpots in the mid-1950s, a succession of quiz show contestants of each era set records. Terry Nadler of The $64,000 Challenge, the highest-scoring contestant of the 1950s era, was not surpassed until 1980, when Thom McKee won $312,700 on Tic-TacDough. Between 1999 and 2001, during a brief boom in high-stakes game shows, the record was broken six times. As of May 2019, Brad Rutter is the highest-earning American game show contestant of all time, having accumulated a total of $4,888,436. He succeeded Jeopardy’s Ken Jennings.

My main request as old game shows are making reappearances on television is they bring back

the prizes from the original stints.

Bringing home a Sony Walkman cassette player, His and Hers bedside lamps and a Toshiba microwave with a years worth of Hungry Man dinners wouldn’t be bad for a day’s work. Toss in a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and I would leave feeling like I was King of the World.

It’s not that I wouldn’t love to have a check for millions of dollars handed to me, but I am more interested in the whole game show experience. Although I feel I am best suited for Supermarket Sweep, I would certainly try my hand at other vintage shows.

I would test my luck at Tic Tac Toe just for the chance to be near Wink Martindale. If they added a dance off leading into commercial breaks on Name That Tune, I would be the first in line. Given the opportunity, I would love to air out my husband’s dirty laundry on the Newlywed Game.

My husband is a little shy in front of cameras and my children claim I can be embarrassing, so I am taking applications for a Supermarket Sweep partner. If we fare well, you might be given future opportunities to join me on my game show stints. I will offer you half of my years worth of Hungry Man dinners, but I get to keep all the Salisbury steak meals.

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

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

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Can working from home be good for business?

GUEST COLUMN BY VINCE NETHERLAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, POLK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Spoiler Alert: It can!

I came home one day a few weeks ago surprised to find my adult daughter sitting on the deck with a computer on her lap. Happy to see her, I asked if she had taken vacation from work. This seemed like a logical question given that she was wearing a swimsuit.

“No,” she replied. “I am working. My conference call is in 20 minutes and then I need to send in some reports.

While you’re up, Pops, could you bring me an iced tea?”

For us ‘old school’ employees, it made me wonder if today’s ‘kids’ had ever heard of Jack Welch or Vince Lombardi. How on earth can businesses succeed with people comfortably and happily working in swimsuits and pa-

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jamas?! (Of course, I felt the same way when my former employer introduced ‘casual Friday’ back in the previous century.)

Upon researching the subject, I discovered an incredible amount of information justifying this new trend. Large companies, small businesses, and even state and county governments are discovering that flexibility in where their employees work Vince generates significant Netherland benefits. It has reduced worker absences and unexpected sick days and it enables an employee with a bad cold to stay at home and NOT spread germs to other workers.

Dear Editor, I’m getting really tired of so many irritable drivers these days.

Honking your horn should be reserved for emergencies. If you honk because of Road Rage, all that will be accomplished will be that now there are TWO people with Road Rage, or at least one flustered and jumpy, making it dangerous for the rest of us on the road. Road Rage doesn’t solve anything.

Additionally, if you honk in crowded traffic, NOBODY knows, “Who are you honking at?!”

I was taught that we should drive defensively, not offensively.

We need to drive with alertness to other drivers and pedestrians on the road, so we can avoid accidents.

Drive alert, defensively and kindly. You’ll never know when you might need a little kindness too.

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for a job wish they could still live in Polk County.

The great news is that today, more people can live, work, and play in Polk County. This can happen, in part, because employers recognize the benefit of a flexible work-from-home policy.

The other important reason this can happen is because of the internet. The recent surge in broadband expansion allows fast communication and data processing from home to the office.

This is why we at the PCEDC keep pushing for policies and incentives to spread broadband to every corner of this county.

The internet has opened many opportunities for businesses and workers. Polk County has demonstrated a commitment to support broadband expansion and as this is implemented, residents and businesses will benefit.

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It also eliminates climate-related absences such as ‘snow days.’ In the past, these events stopped all work from happening because no one could make it to the office.

Today’s workers tend to seek more than a paycheck. They want flexibility so that other interests and priorities can be handled such as family and volunteer work. Having a flexible schedule from home allows parents to see kids in school plays or they can help an elderly person go to the grocery store. It also saves a ton of money in gas and car expenses…and in my daughter’s case… expenses for business clothes!

Employees also don’t want to be tied to one geographic location. We know that living in Polk County has many advantages with its beauty, resources, and casual lifestyle. Many of our former residents who moved to the Cities

Rural Wisconsin schools getting mental health help by video HOLCOMBE, Wis. (AP) — Students at a rural Wisconsin school district are getting access to mental health services with a new video-conferencing system to address a shortage of options nearby.

The closest mental health clinic available to students at the Lake Holcombe School District is about a 20-minute drive away, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. The district is about 40 miles northeast of Eau Claire.

“We found that it was a barrier to care for patients who were seeking services but didn’t have a means of transportation to receive the service, and also wasted patient time to try to have

‘We are excited about our opportunities with telehealth counseling services as we can reach more students who are in need.’

Nicole Califf Behavioral Care Clinic Manager the counselor commute to the more rural schools,” said Nicole Califf, a behavioral care clinic manager for Prevea Health counselors, the organization that will be connecting with students through video conferencing.

Officials hope to have the program available in October. Students who seek treatment will enter a private room where they will connect with a therapist on a television screen. The services will be covered by the students’ parents’ insurance or Medicaid.

The school district has about 300 students. School guidance counselor Barb VanDoorn estimates that the percentage of students who struggle with mental health issues is either the same or greater than the Wisconsin state average of 20% of students.

“We are excited about our opportunities with telehealth counseling services as we

can reach more students who are in need,” Califf said.

Jeni Gronemus, a Prevea licensed professional counselor, said earlier intervention often means students who need help are better at building skills to manage their symptoms. VanDoorn said some of the more prevalent mental health issues students suffer from are anxiety and depression, which is more common among teenagers.

Lake Holcombe’s program will be funded over two years with $60,000. The money comes from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which awarded $6.5 million in grants to 120 school districts to address mental health.

Welcome to the 70th Annual Amery Fall Festival!

Enjoy the weekend

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Amery Police Report 08/30/19-09/05/19 08/30/19, 02:10A.M., Suspicious activity 08/30/19, 11:55A.M., Civil matter 08/30/19, 01:14P.M., Suspicious activity 08/30/19, 09:18P.M., Suspicious activity 08/31/19, 03:15P.M., Stolen property report 08/31/19, 06:22P.M., Assist other agency 08/31/19, 07:00P.M., Suspicious activity 09/01/19, 01:25A.M., Noise complaint 09/01/19, 02:20A.M., Noise complaint 09/01/19, 07:30A.M., Suspicious activity 09/01/19, 10:50A.M., Juvenile call 09/01/19, 12:45P.M., Assist citizen 09/01/19, 01:27P.M., Assist other agency 09/01/19, 03:05P.M., Animal control call 09/01/19, 09:53P.M., Keep the Peace call 09/02/19, 08:25A.M., Animal control call 09/02/19, 10:36A.M., Harassment complaint 09/02/19, 11:54A.M., Intoxicated person 09/02/19, 02:30P.M., Disturbance 09/02/19, 04:39P.M., Welfare check 09/02/19, 06:06P.M., Mental health call 09/02/19, 08:00P.M., Trespassing complaint 09/03/19, 11:02A.M., Suspicious activity 09/03/19, 04:25P.M., Vehicle lockout 09/03/19, 05:43P.M., Juvenile call 09/03/19, 06:252P.M., Suspicious activity 09/03/19, 07:32P.M., Assist other agency 09/03/19, 11:24P.M., Harassment complaint 09/04/19, 12:28A.M., Assist other agency 09/04/19, 04:30P.M., Vandalism to car 09/04/19, 05:57P.M., Assist other agency 09/05/19, 04:16P.M., Assist other agency 09/05/19, 06:00P.M., Traffic complaint 09/05/19, 06:16P.M., Assist with residential fire alarm 09/05/19, 07:43P.M., Juvenile call 09/05/19, 10:48P.M., Animal control call 09/05/19, 11:39P.M., Assist other agency

NO ARRESTS Michael Mortensen, 38 of Amery. Bail Jumping

Milwaukee man convicted of killing shooting witness MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee man has been convicted of killing woman who witnessed a shooting and helped the victim.

The Journal Sentinel reports 25-year-old Marquille Wimberly was found guilty by a jury Friday in the killing of Sadie Brazzoni in July 2018.

Prosecutors say the 34-year-old Brazzoni saw Antoine Jackson struggling from a gunshot wound and took him to a hospital, and he survived.

Prosecutors say nine days after the shooting the man who shot Jackson killed Brazzoni execution-style near her home.

It is not clear whether she identified Wimberly as the shooter, or even knew who shot Jackson.

But prosecutors say Wimberly believed Brazzoni had identified him as a suspect to police.

Sentencing is set for Oct. 24.

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Polk County arrest report Destinie Allen Kobs, 22, Balsam Lake, was arrested August 27 for disorderly conduct.

Shawn Michael Snell, 44, St. Croix Falls, was arrested August 27 for disorderly conduct.

Jessica Nicole Nusberger, 36, Balsam Lake, was arrested August 2 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony corrections warrant and disorderly conduct.

Shawn Nicholas Breazile, 36, Minneapolis, MN, was arrested August 30 for operating vehicle without owners consent, retail theft felony (greater than $500), possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Duane David Vadner, 42, Luck, was arrested August 30 for bail jumping.

Jon Donald Lauzon, 51, St. Croix Falls, was arrested August 30 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a Department of Corrections warrant.

Adam Thomas Hobbs, 29, Osceola, was arrested August 31 for obstructing an officer.

Zachary Leon Newell, 26, Amery, was arrested August 28 for bail jumping, harassing communications, possession of Schedule II controlled substance.

Michael Donald Mortensen, 38, Amery, was arrested September 2 for bail jumping.

Dennis Ray Hannah, 31, Centuria, was arrested September 2 for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and strangulation.

Danielle Dawn Rodriguez, 30, Danbury, was arrested September 3 for resisting an officer, party to a crime - robbery, Sawyer County felony warrant and Burnett County felony warrant.

Ashley Deanne Lowe, 35, Luck, was arrested August 28 for a failure to appear warrant.

Shane Raymond Holter, 50, St. Croix Falls, was arrested August 29 for 2 Ramsey County warrants.

Jeffrey Scott Clemons, 51, Frederic, was arrested August 29 for a felony warrant.

John Robert Jones, 29, Lindstrom, MN, was arrested August 29 for a Polk County failure to appear warrant.

Heather R. Coon, 38, Luck, was arrested September 1 for a probation warrant.

Daniel Robert Hornbeak, 37, Amery, was arrested September 1 for a probation hold.

Harley Eugene Smith II, 66, Hartford City, IN, was arrested September 2 for Dane County warrants.

Lisa Marie Broderick, 56, Coon Rapids, MN, was arrested August 28 for OWI (1st).

Mark E. Zinda, 35, Hudson, was arrested August 30 for OWI (1st).

Adam F. Weiler, 35, Turtle Lake, was arrested August 31 for OWI (5th), OWI cause of injury 2+, OWI related operating after revocation and operating without ignition interlock device.

Robert Russell Adams, 67, Luck, was arrested August 31 for OMVWI (3rd).

Sara A. Thayer, 37, Amery, was arrested September 1 for OWI (2nd) with passengers under 16.

Hope Lynette Flake, 51, Amery, was arrested September 2 for OWI (1st).

Polk County Marriage Licenses Joseph Evan Adams and Melinda Anna Broker of McKinley are to be married September 28, 2019.

Steven Allen Bergemann of St. Croix Falls and Joy Renee Borchardt of Luck are to be married September 19, 2019.

Tyler John Brown and Jasinda Jean Week-Obryan of Amery were married September 9, 2019.

Casey James Catlin and Jennifer Alice Michel of Johnstown are to be married September 21, 2019.

Ryan Michael Deming and Wanda Michelle Pickett of Apple River were married September 7, 2019.

Bryn Michael Forstner and Stephanie Gloria Andrews of Cottage Grove were married August 26, 2019.

Samuel Anthony Gilles and Kelly Rae Hazard of Wyoming are to be married September 21, 2019.

Troy David Gross and Kourtney Marie Koch of Balsam Lake are to be married September 14, 2019.

Randy Jay Juleen and Krystal T. Ouellette of Eureka are to be married September 21, 2019.

Joel Lee Lenz and Lindsey Brianne Larson of Clam Falls were married September 9, 2019.

Michael Duane Maloney of Mahtomedi and Ashley Ann Blattner of Osceola are to be married September 14, 2019.

Rodney Adam Mclain and Jennifer Rose Nelson of Lincoln are to be married September 14, 2019.

Jesse Lewis Miller, and Emily Paige Ferguson of Balsam Lake are to be married September 14, 2019.

Timothy Aaron Mooney and Carissa Jo Koch of

Albertville are to be married September 14, 2019.

Adam Mayer Morris and Rachel Kroog Elbing of Roseville were married September 7, 2019.

Duaine Darrell Olson of Centuria and Shylo Marie Mallin of Balsam Lake are to be married September 28, 2019.

Daniel Robert Schauer and Trisha Lynn Shaver of Chisago City are to be married September 21, 2019.

Benjamin Occom Smith of Frederic and Abigayl Chirstine Fincel of Fargo were married September 7, 2019.

Joshua David Wichman and Sophia Jean Faber of Cambridge were married September 6, 2019.

Cory Ryan Williams and Tracy Ann Witek of Milltown are to be married September 28, 2019.

David William Bohman and Sarah Elisabeth Petersen of St. Paul are to be married September 21, 2019.

Daniel Marcel Coombes and Alycia Kay Hunter of Bloomington are to be married September 21, 2019.

Kyle Steven Maust and Kelsey Kathleen Dye of Isle are to be married September 14, 2019.

Clifford James Olander and Shannon Marie Stuntebeck of Minneapolis are to be married September 21, 2019.

Grant Robert Pickard and Mindy Sue Krumrey of Clayton are to be married September 14, 2019.

Phillip Allen Salerno and Eric Paul Jacobson of Osceola are to be married September 14, 2019.

One injured as result of OWI four

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Turtle Lake man has been charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) for the fourth time as well as injury by intoxicated use of vehicle, operating without a valid license and tampering with ignition interlock device. 35-year-old Adam Weiler is facing up to 15 years in prison and $55,000 in fines if convicted on all charges.

According to Probable Cause, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a crash Aug. 31 on Highway 65 north of Star Prairie. A northbound car operated by Weiler was in the southbound lane and had allegedly struck a vehicle head-on.

The driver of the second vehicle was unresponsive and trapped in his vehicle. Following extraction, the

driver was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul with life threatening injuries.

Polk County deputies spoke with Weiler who allegedly spelled strongly of intoxicants. He said he knew he had been in an accident, but did not know what had happened. Weiler said he had some beer about two Adam Weiler hours earlier.

Weiler refused a preliminary breath test and was not asked to do field sobriety tests due to complaining of a sore shoulder. He was transported to Amery Hospital for a blood draw.

Weiler’s preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 11 in Polk County Circuit Court.

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110 Years Ago September 16, 1909

a newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the fair is held.

Published statements, says A. W. Kalbus, supervisor of county and district fairs in the state department of agriculture, must include receipts and disbursements for the current year, the financial statement at the close of the year and the financial statement at the end of the previous year.

Publication of this information will make it available to all of the folks who patronize the fair, Kalbus said. It will give them a better understanding of their fair and should result in increased interest and better support of the fair.

Takes Drugs and Dies The citizens of this village and surrounding country were shocked last Sunday evening to learn of the sudden death of Matt Selin, who had lived here with his family for many years.

Mr. Selin had seemed in his usual good health during the day but during the evening was taken with cramps in his stomach and though to allay the pain with paregoric. This failing, he tried camphor, which caused severe convulsions from which he never recovered, dying in intense agony.

A rumor of suicide was started but it is not though by those who know the circumstances that he took the drugs with any idea of self-destruction, but was merely ignorant of the effect.

The Best Fair Take in your own home county fair at St. Croix Falls, October 5, 6, 7, and 8. The officers have been on the jump and have been working every minute since early spring to make this the greatest fair ever held in Polk County.

Yesterday’s The race program is News the best of any Diane Stangl county fair in this vicinity, both as to prizes offered and horses entered, nearly $2500 being up for prizes.

The exhibits promise to eclipse anything ever seen hereabouts and other attractions that go to make up an A1 fair have been secured.

Announcement Wait for the new milliner coming next week at Staffenson & Peterson’s, Amery, Wisc., with a full line of the latest millinery from the cheapest sailor ready-to-wear hat to the finest specialty trimmed creations. – Miss S. Lindgren

100 Years Ago September 18, 1919 Returned Soldiers and Sailors On September 2nd the people of Wisconsin voted to pay all returned soldiers and sailors from Wisconsin a bonus of $10 for each month spent in the service.

It is necessary to make formal application to the State Board of Recognition in order to obtain this bonus. If you have not received your form, come in and we will help you to get your bonus with the least possible delay. Farmers & Merchants State Bank

Lizzie Kicks Back Edward H. Porter one of our most progressive farmers is carrying an arm sling as a result of a kick-back from his Ford car caused by advancing

Fall Festival water fight Temperatures were just about perfect during the 1985 Amery Fall Festival. The Amery water fight team is shown above in the competition. A team calling themselves the Deer Park II, were the event winners.

the spark too far when cranking.

Both bones in the fore arm were badly fractured and as a result Mr. Porter is taking an enforced vacation.

95 Years Ago September 11, 1924 Stolen Property Found The candle altar, which was stolen from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church ten days ago, was found last Thursday under a pile of rubbish in the end of a freight car, which was consigned to the Lakeside Packing Co. The car had stood for a day or two on the sidetrack opposite the church and presented itself as a convenient place for concealment.

No clue to the robbery has been found.

Injured Falling Over Gas Engine Mrs. John Polman of Rt. 1 was the victim of an exceedingly painful accident last Wednesday evening, when as she was feeding her chickens, she backed up against a gasoline engine in the yard and fell backward inflicting an ugly wound in the calf of her leg.

She was brought to this city for surgical attention and it was necessary to take eight stitches to close the wound.

Remodeling Store Building The Henry Johnson building, which was badly damaged by fire last May, has been undergoing a complete remodeling and is being made into a fine store building.

A full plate glass front is being placed this week, the partitions have been removed, a fireproof roof put on and when completed will be one of the most attractive business places in this city.

The upper rooms will be fitted for offices.

90 Years Ago September 19, 1929 Amery Hospital Improves The Amery Hospital has completed enclosing the second story porch in glass. This not only adds materially to the comfort of convalescent

patients, as a sunroom but, is so substantially constructed that five beds may be added for regular patients.

The Amery Hospital with its staff of exceptionally successful physicians and surgeons and its efficient and humane management has justly gained the confidence of the public – to the extent that it is fast outgrowing the fine building which, a very few years ago was expected to care for the needs of Amery for many years to come.

All Wisconsin Schools Get First Aid Kits Each Wisconsin school soon will be equipped with a first aid medical kit, under the 1929 laws.

The state superintendent of public instruction has sent a letter to all schools with recommendations for standard equipment in the kit. The one-room schools are expected to buy small kits for around $ 4 while larger schools of the consolidated type and high schools may pay up to $15 for their emergency kits.

Joel Girl Injured Loraine Holman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Holman of Joel had her feet injured Friday, on her way home from school when her foot caught in the spokes of a wagon wheel, throwing her to the ground and the wagon passed over her feet.

She was brought to this city, where x-ray pictures were taken and treatment given.

65 Years Ago June 21, 1934 Helpful Hints If you add a pinch of salt to the water in which you are washing apples about to be peeled, you will find that they do not turn brown as quickly as they usually do.

80 Years Ago September 7, 1939 Deer Jumps on Top of Coler’s Car Tall stories have been told about fish and deer, but what actually happened to Willard

Coler the other night is one that is fact, and makes a story stranger than fiction.

Mr. Coler was going to Balsam Lake and had just left No. 8 and was on 46 north of No. 8 when a fawn ran out from the woods. Mr. Coler slowed down to watch it and the fleeting critter made an attempt to jump over the radiator of the Coler car. It failed, however, landing on the radiator right on its belly.

Mr. Coler stopped the car but as soon as he started to get out, the fawn made one big leap with its hind legs and was gone into the woods.

New Law Effective A new law passed by the 1939 Wisconsin legislature, levies a fine of $100 on public officials “who fail to publish notices or proceedings required by stature, or for publishing in a publication not qualified to publish notices.

70 Years Ago September 8, 1949 Bountiful Harvest Greets Pickle Men Take it from John Froshaug and Joe Abbott of the local Gedney company station, there are plenty of “cukes” getting pickled this year.

At the present time, this year’s volume is more than double a normal year’s intake at the local station. It was necessary to erect three large new tanks to take care of the increase.

Quite naturally, the bumper crop has made pickle growing a correspondingly better income crop for the year. One farmer near Wanderoos is reported to have picked cucumbers to the tune of $800 on one acre of land.

New Law Asks Fairs to Publish Reports All Wisconsin county fairs must publish an annual financial statement as a result of a law enacted by the 1949 state legislature.

The law provides that the statement must be published within 120 days after any fair held by the organization, in

55 Years Ago September 16, 1964 Shipping Farmers Feel Attacks NFO Inspired While open opposition to non-members shipping hogs and cattle to market has waned, the NFO holding action is receiving blame for acts of vandalism where shipping farmers are concerned.

Two cases were reported during the past week, one just out of Range and the other in the town of Alden.

Ken, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Erickson, came into the house one day last week carrying a shiny, new roofing nail that he had found in the driveway. On the alert after hearing of similar incidents, Joe Erickson checked the spot and picked up close to 200 of the large roofing nails.

On Tuesday, the Ericksons’ discovered additional pranks when they note a fence post, which was the apparent target of a dynamite blast.

“I heard a blast early one morning last week but I had no idea that it was that close,” reported Erickson when asked about the incident.

“Of course, I didn’t see anyone do it seems to fit the pattern,” is the way Erickson summed it up when asked about the surplus roofing nails.

Beef and hog producers, Erickson recently shipped critters to market despite some warnings from area NFO members.

He explained his position on the holding action in a let to this newspaper last week, following, which the nails were found in the driveway.

At Range, Austin Belisle is faced with motor overhauls or new motors in two trucks.

Mechanics have informed Belisle that both of his three-quarter ton and two-ton trucks show evidence of sugar in the gas tank.

Early in the holding action, Belisle was temporarily persuaded to withholding marketing his hogs during the period. Later he shipped without incident only to find later that his fences had been cut in several places.

Since the initial shipment, he has continued to market his hogs under the same program as before the holding action went into effect.

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Gov. Evers proclaims September Suicide Prevention Month SUBMITTED

Gov. Tony Evers issued a proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month and September 10th as Suicide Prevention Day throughout the State of Wisconsin. In 2018, 886 Wisconsinites lost their lives to suicide, directly affecting many loved ones, family members, friends, coworkers, and communities.

“We have to get serious about destigmatizing mental health and suicide and start investing in much-needed mental health resources, especially for our kids at school and our farmers who are facing unprecedented economic challenges,” said Gov. Evers.

“It is critically important that we all work together to reduce barriers to

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and shame around seeking help and raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention across our state.”

If you or someone you know needs help, free, confidential help is available by calling 1-800-273-8255 or texting HOPELINE to 741741.

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Collections and Services:

• More than 40,000 books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers • More than 1 million items available through the MORE system • E-books, e-audiobooks, and downloadable magazines • Databases • Free wireless access and 10 internet access computers • Photocopying and scanning services • 3 meeting rooms

Ongoing Programs:

FOR KIDS • Family Storytime, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and Baby Book Bees SelfLed Literacy Programs • Monthly Programs for Kids, Tweens, and Teens • Friends of the Library Book Sale, Every 1st Saturday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and on the preceding Thursday, 4 - 6:30 p.m.

FOR ADULTS • Books and Brews 1st Thursday of each Month • Third Thursday Crafts - 3rd Thursday of each Month

Polk County and local communities to undertake housing studies and workforce housing survey SUBMITTED

Polk County and the communities of Amery, Balsam Lake, Clear Lake, Dresser, Luck, Milltown, Osceola and St. Croix Falls are kicking off the Polk County Housing Studies project.

Working with the Polk County Economic Development Corporation, with assistance from the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC), the communities will identify housing needs and strategies.

Like many areas of Wisconsin, there are concerns throughout Polk County regarding a shortage of housing and rising housing costs. Business leaders believe that the lack of affordable housing is a factor in local workforce shortages while community officials worry about financial and physical burdens on senior households as well as the lack of desired housing for younger households. The Polk County Housing Studies project will identify needs or gaps in the existing housing supply and provide recommendations and tools to help communities address these needs.

Over the next few months, the WCWRPC will be working to gather data to help identify housing needs, preferences, and demand. One primary source of data is a Workforce Housing Survey, prepared by the

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University of Wisconsin-River Falls Survey Research Center. The survey will be distributed to a random sample of worker households throughout the County in mid-to-late September 2019. While this is a voluntary survey, households are encouraged to complete the survey as it will benefit the overall study results and help communities identify specific needs. Your response will be treated in a confidential manner. If your household receives a survey, please complete the survey as your input is extremely valuable and is greatly appreciated.

Results from the survey and the housing study will be shared with the public at community housing forums, which are anticipated to be held in late 2019/early 2020. More information will be provided as the project moves forward.

This project is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Administration of Energy, Housing & Community Resources through a Community Development Block Grant – Planning (CDBG-PLNG) award.

For more information about this project, please contact Vince Netherland, Director of the Polk County Economic Development Corporation, at 715-405-3400 or at director@polkcountyedc.com.

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became an intense time of practicing and marching.

They practiced outside and when weather didn’t allow for that, they marched back and forth in the gym.” Fundraising took place to ensure the band would have the money they needed to travel. “The kids worked so hard. They would do anything. They had bake sales and rummage sales. It was an absolute community effort to get those students out there.

Mark and three of his buddies cleaned out a cattle barn and I remember I wouldn’t let him walk into the house in the clothes he had on,” laughed Erickson.

She said as a chaperone for the band trip, she and Shirley Monson were assigned to ride the bus carrying the color guard and pom pom squad. “They hired Greyhound buses that picked us up. Those bus drivers are only allowed to drive for eight hours, so after that amount of time you would have to stop and have new bus drivers take over. Our first stop was at the Greyhound bus station in Chicago and let’s just say that it was not a very classy neighborhood. The kids were allowed to get off of the bus to go eat supper and it didn’t take long for them to realize they were not in Amery anymore and maybe they should stick close to the chaperones,” Erickson said.

She said they stayed in a motel just outside of D.C. The day of the parade, it was so unbearably hot. Erickson said it was nice to see some Amery faces in the crowd and it was such a cool feeling to think the band had actually made it there.

“Before we knew it, the band rounded the corner onto Constitution Avenue. Bill Baldwin blew his whistle; we heard ‘AHS kick’ and we were off. When they reached the end, the kids collapsed onto the lawn of the Capital building. They were exhausted, as they had marched through the heat in those heavy uniforms and high hats,” she said.

That evening after eating, the group returned to the motel. The group did not attend the awards ceremony that night, but Ron and Marilee Anderson did. The commanding general of the Washington D. C. National Guard made the announcement at 9 p.m. in the armory before 6,000 persons. After hearing the results, the Andersons called Baldwin.

“Bill called all of the kids out of their rooms to come out onto the motel grounds. I think the kids were nervous about why they were being gathered up and thought someone was in trouble and being sent home.

Bill had really instilled in them that if there was any funny business from anyone, they would be heading home.”

Baldwin handed band member Pete Kittel a paper to read to his band mates. Kittle announced first place had been given to the Amery High School Marching Band. “There was a split second where it was silent as the news sunk in, and then the crowd erupted. It was just amazing to beat out bands from all over the country. There were tears and cheers,” said Erickson.

The band won the honor over 43 other bands. Effie Barry, wife of Washington Mayor Marion Barry, presented the Mayor’s Cup to Amery school officials at the ceremony. This was not only a win for the band members, but a victory for the whole community of Amery. It was true testament to the support the musicians had from the Baldwins, band boosters, parents, school staff and the entire City of Amery.

The Andersons had called back to Amery to share the big news. When the buses approached home fire trucks and many cheering parents and friends welcomed the band. Erickson said the trip was exhausting, but absolutely memorable.

When recalling his Cherry Blossom experience Kittel said, “I have many great memories of the opportunities I was afforded at Amery High School and have a great deal of pride to this day in being an Amery High School graduate. The Cherry Blossom Festival was a very special high school memory for people in the 1981 band. The entire process from getting selected to the return home was surreal. There were many steps along the way, and each step provided some great memories. Getting selected was the start of the excitement, which was an unbelievable feeling.”

Kittle said many things that went into the trip were all special pieces in the experience. “Morning workouts in the gym, practicing marching outside in March, President Reagan getting shot right before we were to go, loading the buses, the bus trip to DC and waiting on the Mall as 46 other states went before us each provided uniques memories,” said Kittel.

“The march down Constitution Avenue is a feeling

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The Amery High School band led under the direction of Bill Baldwin proudly march down Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. AMERY FREE PRESS

Among those from Amery attending the award ceremony at the Cherry Blossom Festival were L-R: Dick Pelc, Duaine Espegard, Betty Olson, Nettie Mooney, John Allen Mooney, Bill Baldwin, Donna Pelc, Marilee Anderson and Ron Anderson.

I will never forget. Being part of a group of over 100 people who each took great pride in doing their part for the good of the whole was a special feeling. There is no real way to describe the pride we felt in representing our school and community,” he said.

Kittel remembers reading those results vividly. He could not believe his eyes as he paused and read the words, "first place". He said, “The group exploded in

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excitement. The excitement level never seemed to diminish from there as we stopped in Madison to be recognized by the legislature and the Governor. The show of support and pride displayed by the school and community when we arrived home to an unbelievable welcome was inspirational to all of us.”

Kittel said, “I am extremely proud to get the chance 38 years later on behalf of the 1981 band, and dare I say all Amery High School band members, to congratulate the Baldwins on this honor. Bill Baldwin had two key components of a great leader. He had a vision of what the Amery Band was about and was able to get all of us to understand how to accomplish that vision. He also had great support around him, with the most consistent and unwavering support coming from Judi.”

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Officials from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Conservation Congress and Wisconsin Natural Resources Board today announced new cooperative efforts on steps to control and deal with chronic wasting disease among white-tailed deer in Wisconsin.

"We are unified in our interests in responding to and managing CWD," said Assistant Deputy DNR Secretary Todd Ambs. "We look forward to working in collaboration and partnership to slow the spread of CWD." The Wisconsin Conservation Congress recommends the DNR place more emphasis on educating the public on the disease, said WCC Chairman Larry Bonde. The WCC's CWD subcommittee recommends distribution of CWD materials to hunters and the public, and updates to the DNR website to make it easier to find information about the disease. The WCC is also asking the department to continue to make it easier for hunters to have deer tested as well as to dispose of deer carcass remains.

"We feel the DNR and partners should keep expanding the kiosk program and

keep working on decreasing the turnaround time on samples," Bonde said.

Natural Resources Board members are generally supportive of the WCC recommendations, said NRB ViceChair Greg Kazmierski, adding that the board will be presenting its recommendations to the DNR on CWD management at the Sept. 25, 2019 meeting in Mishicot.

The DNR is already beginning to move ahead with some of these recommendations, including efforts to expand the CWD testing kiosks and carcass disposal sites available to hunters, said Tami Ryan, acting director of the DNR Bureau of Wildlife Management, said.

The department is planning to expand the Adopt-a-Kiosk and Adopt-a-Dumpster program it launched in 2018 and is exploring both state and federal resources that might be used to increase these efforts even more.

"The cooperation of hunters and private businesses is vital to the success of these programs and our overall sampling efforts. DNR staff thank all those who continue to assist with CWD surveillance and deer carcass waste disposal," Ryan said. "These programs provide an opportunity for conservation groups or individuals to assist with CWD surveillance and reduce the risk of disease spread through proper deer carcass waste disposal."

Ryan said the department is also planning to increase educational

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efforts, with revised CWD materials to share with the public and updated, more accessible web pages. To make it easier for hunters to sample deer and dispose of their deer carcass waste, the department is adding CWD sampling stations and deer carcass disposal locations to the DNR's Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app.

Disease sampling efforts are also going to increase in 2019, the second year of a statewide sweep to focus on disease detection in specific areas. While CWD testing will again be available free of charge for hunters statewide, this year the department will increase efforts to get samples in the northern district.

Statewide, Ryan said, the projected goal this year is to collect 21,000 samples in 2019.

The department is also continuing to invest in advancing the science of CWD, plans on constructing a new CWD sample processing center in Poynette and is supporting research projects on composting deer carcass waste and prion persistence and infectivity.

Wisconsin's 2019 deer hunting seasons kick off with archery and crossbow opening Sept. 14 and the regular nine-day gun deer season running Nov. 23 through Dec. 1. More information on deer hunting in Wisconsin is available by searching the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for keyword "deer" and on chronic wasting disease by searching "CWD."

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Blackhawks wallop Warriors in Amery

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Amery's third football game of the season was anything but pretty on Friday night as the Warriors took on a power packed Baldwin-Woodville squad and gave up 37 points in the first quarter of a 51-0 loss.

Each of the Blackhawks' first four touchdowns came via a different method. The first was a 7-yard rushing TD about a minute and a half into the game. Touchdown No. 2 was a 30-yard pass. The third touchdown came via a 36-yard interception return. And touchdown No. 4 came via a 45-yard punt return.

The Blackhawks added their fifth touchdown of the first quarter on a 3-yard run. The remainder of the scoring took place in the second quarter in the form of a 64-yard TD run and a 19 yard TD pass.

Wyatt Larson completed 3 of 6 passes for 41 yards and touchdown while Ross Roemhild was 2-for-2 for 54 yards and a TD for B-W. Carson Lee picked up both a rushing and receiving touchdown.

Isaiah Randall led the Black-

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hawks rushing attack with three carries for 79 yards and a touchdown. Also scoring for the Blackhawks were Ty Margelofsky

(rushing and punt return) and Keegan Oftsie (receiving).

With the loss, Amery fell to 0-3 while B-W improved to 2-1.

Benware, Rivard clutch in win over Altoona

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Day 2 of the Altoona Invitational was a good one for the Amery girls tennis team as it picked up a 4-3 victory over Altoona in the first match of the day on Aug. 31.

Tied 3-3 with only the No. 3 doubles match remaining, Amery's Reese Benware and and Alaina Rivard came back from a 5-7 first set loss to defeat Ashley Kaszubowski and Iris Adams 6-3 and 10-5 in the next two sets to secure the team victory.

"These two girls haven't played together this year," said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. "They did a great job of communicating and working together to get the win."

Hailey Clausen claimed Amery's only singles victory, but did it in style with a 6-0, 6-0 shutout win over Abigail Proudlock in the No. 3 position.

Autumn Rivard and Hanna Bottolfson won the No. 1 doubles match against Kate Harris and Ally Wagner, 6-3, 6-4.

Diedra Meyer and Lidia Curtis added a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 2 doubles against Anna France and Kayliana DeSantis.

At both No. 1 and No. 2 singles, the Warriors won their first sets, but ended up losing in three-set tiebreakers.

Drew Meyer fell 6-2, 4-6, 4-10 to Morgan DeKan in the No. 1 position while Sophie Whitley dropped a 6-4, 3-6, 6-10 No. 2 match to Sydney Kramer.

"Drew Meyer did an excellent job of finishing points at the net," Julson said.

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Warriors go 3-1 in pair of season opening triangulars

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's volleyball began its 2019 season on Aug. 29 with a triangular in Hayward where it defeated Hayward and lost to Washburn.

On Sept. 3, the Warriors hosted a triangular of their own where they defeated both Spooner and Glenwood City.

Amery outscored Spooner, 25-21 and 25-8. Drew Granica produced the Warriors' only five-point serving run of the first game. In the second game, however, Jenna Hendrickson went on an 11-point serving run and Granica added a nine-point run. Julia Engebretsen and Kelsey Johnson finished the second game.

The Warriors had to work a little harder against Glenwood City, especially after losing the first game 19-25. In the second game, the Warriors fired back in a big way, taking down the Hilltoppers, 25-8, with a 10-point serving run by Ella Schmidt.

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Junior Mariah Waalen, # 19, slams the balls past the opposing team.

Amery then survived a backand-forth Game 3 to claim a 15-13 victory. After Glenwood City went on a run to claim an 11-9 lead, the Warriors came up with a side out at 12-13 and kept Granica at the serving line the rest of the game.

"Both Triangulars have been a good opportunity to start to get into a rhythm, but also an opportunity to get everyone on the court to contribute to our season start," said Amery Coach Lisa Markee.

Warriors control Medford in ďŹ nal match of Altoona Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's girls tennis team wrapped up the 2-day Altoona Invite on Aug. 31 with a 5-2 win over Medford.

The Warriors' singles players dominated Medford, giving up just three games in four matches.

Drew Meyer (No. 1) blanked Maddy Spencer, 6-0, 6-0. Sophie Whitley (No. 2) controlled Sophie Brost, 6-2, 6-0. Hailey Clausen (No. 3) shut out Kianna Haenel, and Diedra Meyer (No. 4) blasted Lindsey Wildberg, 6-0, 6-1.

The Warriors' lone doubles victory came in the No. 1 match as Autumn Rivard and Hanna Bottolfson edged Brooke Sommer and Kailee Mann, 6-4, 6-3.

"Autumn and Hanna are playing very well together," said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. "They are both very versatile players. They can hit from the back court and finish at the net."

At the end of a slow-starting first set at No. 3 doubles, Maya Curtis sprained her ankle. Despite the injury, she and Reese Benware finished strong, but lost the match 1-6, 4-6.

Clear Lake's football team opened the 2019 season on Aug. 23 with a 30-0 shutout of Glenwood City at home. The Warriors garnered 317 yards of total offense while allowing just 94 from the Hilltoppers.

Brett Benson completed his only pass attempt for a nine-yard touchdown reception by Riley Peterson.

Angel Guillen rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown on 15 attempts while Ivan Ruble tallied 69 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Jackson Fuller made the most of his four carries, racking up 35 yards and a touchdown.

On the defensive end, Ruble tallied 9.5 tackles including two for a loss and one sack. Peterson and Jacob Burbach also recorded one sack each.

Peterson tallied just two tackles but both were for losses. Ryan Hayden and Ashton Duden gathered four tackles each.

Benson punted one time for 38 yards and returned a punt for 16 yards. Ruble returned one kick for 23 yards.

Glenwood City 0 0 0 0 - 0 Clear Lake 12 6 6 6 - 30

Bears top Winter/ Birchwood, 12-8

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clayton's football team (1-1) picked up its first win of the season on Aug. 30 with a 12-8 home victory over Winter/Birchwood. The Bears were led by Ryan Becker, who ran for 177 yards on 34 carries and caught two passes for nine yards.

Colton Zacharias completed three of nine passes for 13 yards and an interception, and also ran for 11 yards and one touchdown on seven carries.

Tyler Becker averaged more than 9 yards per carry, picking up 55 yards on six touches.

Winter/Birchwood was held to 84 passing yards and 73 rushing yards.

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Hailey Clausen approaching the net.

Lidia Curtis and Lily Marquand put together a strong fight in the first set of the No. 2 doubles match, but ended up falling 5-7, 1-6.

With the varsity squad being plagued with injuries early in the season, coach Julson said, "The top JV girls are stepping up and doing

a great job helping out the team. It is very difficult to continually be changing doubles partners. I love how all the girls are cooperating, being positive and flexible and working hard to do their best and help the team."

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The football season opener was a tough one for Clayton on Aug. 23 as the Bears traveled to Siren and returned home with a 8-56 loss.

Siren built a 50-0 first half lead before Clayton was able to get on the board with a 18-yard third quarter touchdown run by Ryan Becker.

Siren finished the game with a 48-yard touchdown run with just 1 second left on the clock.

Overall Siren rushed for 373 yards, including five touchdowns, and passed for 32 yards with one touchdown. Clayton rushed for 128 yards and passed for 47.

Becker led the charge for the Bears, racking up 85 yards on 11 carries.

Colton Zacharias completed 3 of 7 passes for 39 yards, while Josh Young was 2-for-2 in the air for 8 yards.

Thomas Gitzen caught four passes for 39 yards, and Nolan Kvidera added one eight-yard reception.

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Amery runners compete in Husky Invite

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's cross country teams competed at the 13-team Eau Claire North Husky Invite on Sept. 7. The boys placed 12th, led by senior Andrew Carlson, who placed eighth among 12th graders and 18th overall with a time of 17:05.3.

Logan Dockendorf was fifth among freshman boys, recording a 44th place overall time of 18:14.4.

Also competing for the boys' squad were Henry Budke (75th overall, 19:03.6), Aidan Ziegler (81st overall, 19:35.4), Grant Hoff (84th overall, 19:44.2), Jonathan Lorsung (88th overall, 20:03.3) and Jens Bjorge (90th overall, 20:23.5).

Ninety nine runners competed in the boys' race.

The girls team earned an 11th-place finish, led by senior Lydia Monson.

Monson recorded a time of 21:02.3, marking the eighth fastest time by a senior and earning her a 33rd-place overall finish in a field of 101 runners.

Sophomore Jaidyn McAlpine was just three places behind her with a time of 21:06.3.

Also competing for the Amery girls were Abby Braaten (60th , 22:15.3), Megan Osero (69th 22:43.2), Grace Carlson (71st, 23:11.0), Libby Braaten (23:11.5)

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Andrew Carlson (above) and Logan Dockendorf (below) make their way through the Husky Invite course.

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Amery’s Andrew Carlson was awarded 8th place for boys 12th grade, Lydia Monson received 8th place for girls 12th grade and Logan Dockendorf received 5th place for boys 9th grade.

Lydia Monson got 8th place for girls 12th grade..

and Annika Schwartz (24:37.5).

TEAM SCORES Girls Hudson 76, Osceola 85, Menomonie 95, Eau Claire Memorial 95, New Richmond 145, Chippewa Falls 150, La Crosse Logan 166, Eau Claire North 210, Wausau East 226, River Falls 231,

Amery 269, Rice Lake 270, Regis 405 Boys River Falls 56, La Crosse Logan 76, Eau Claire Memorial 95, New Richmond 111, Hudson 137, Osceoal 169, Regis 197, Rice Lake 199, Eau Claire North 213, Menomonie 231, Chippewa Falls 286, Amery 302, Wausau East 305

Warriors battle skilled New Richmond tennis team

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

New Richmond proved why it is the Middle Border Conference favorite in girls tennis this year as it shut out a strong Amery squad 7-0 on Sept. 5.

"Although we didn't win a match, the girls played some of their best tennis this season against a very strong team," said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. "The energy and effort the Warriors showed was remarkable."

Sophie Whitley had her stamina put to the test, as her No. 2 singles match with Ariana Devereaux lasted 3 and a half hours. Whitley won the first set, 7-6 (1), but lost the next two 3-6, 4-6.

"She battled many long points and games," Julson said. "Her focus and mental game was amazing."

Hailey Clausen also had a close match at No. 3 singles, winning the first set 6-4 before falling 1-6, 5-7 to Izzy Brinkman.

"Clausen moved her opponent around the court, hitting the opening and making her run down many

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shots," Julson said.

The No. 4 singles match between Deidra Meyer and New Richmond's Alanna Knutson started in similar fashion, with Knutson taking the first set 7-6 (9-7). But the second set was all Knutson, 6-0.

"No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles played many close points and games," Julson said. "Their matches were much closer than the score would show. New Richmond was able to get the important points to win the games."

Drew Meyer lost the No. 1 singles match to Mia Bakke, 1-6, 2-6. Autumn Rivard and Hanna Bottolfson were defeated by Katey Eickhoff and Teresa Tenner at No. 1 doubles, 3-6, 1-6.

Much like the No. 4 singles match, Amery's No. 3 doubles team started strong, but New Richmond took over in the second set. Lily Marquand and Alaina Rivard lost to Rhea Warner and Onalie Dennis, 5-7, 0-6.

At No. 2 doubles, Reese Benware and Lidia Curtis were defeated by Brogan O'Flanagan Sophie Fuchs, 2-6, 1-6.

Lily Marquand with a backhand return.

Clear Lake defense scores 3 times vs. Boyceville

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Big defensive plays propelled the Clear Lake football team to a 34-14 victory over Boyceville on Aug. 30 in Boyceville - just one week after a 30-0 season opening victory over Glenwood City. The Warriors (2-0), who are ranked No. 8 in Division 7, set the tone with 9:17 remaining in the first quarter when Ivan Ruble sacked Boyceville quarterback Connor Sempf a the 24 yard line and Ryan Hayden recovered the ball for a Clear Lake touchdown. Jackson Fuller ran in the twopoint conversion for an 8-0 lead.

Angel Guillen added to the lead at the beginning of the second quarter when he punched the ball into the endzone from a yard out.

Sempf returned the favor with a 1-yard TD run just 18 seconds before halftime.

Clear Lake opened the second half with another defensive score as it forced a safety on a Bulldog punt attempt.

Ruble then scored on a 2-yard touchdown run as time expired in the third quarter. He also ran in the 2-point conversion for a 24-6 lead.

Boyceville's Sebastion Nielsen gave the Bulldogs (1-1) another 1-yard TD run with just under 8 minutes remaining in the game, but that left plenty of time of the Warriors score twice more.

Jarrett Marlett and Ruble forced another Boyceville safety at the 4:35 mark and just over a minute later, Guillen closed out the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run, which was followed by a Jackson Steinberger two-point conversion.

Overall, Clear Lake held just a 50 yard advantage in total offense, but did it completely on the ground. It's one pass attempt was intercepted, but with 52 running plays resulting in 200 yards of offense, the Warriors were able to dictate the pace of the game.

Ruble ran for 123 yards on 27 carries to lead the rushing attack while Sempf completed 9-of-14 pass attempts for the Bulldogs, tallying 102 yards in the air.

He was also Boyceville's leading rusher with 32 yards

on 10 carries.

Defensively, Clear Lake recovered three Boyceville fumbles. Marlett was the team's leading tackler with 6.5, including one for a loss. Ruble tallied six tackles, including a sack and two tackles for losses. Jacob Burbach also recorded a sack.

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Amery boys soccer takes a 6-1 loss against Rice LakeAbove: Senior Dylan Thomsen brings the ball around the Rice Lake midfielder late in the game. Below: Junior Nick Bush and Senior Austin Deleon on the fast break.

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Senior Grace Belz earned two conference points with a score of 51 at Hammond’s Pheasant Hills course on September 9.

Warrior golfers grapple with rain

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The Amery High School girls golf team played a cold a rainy conference match September 9 at Hammond’s Pheasant Hills. They

placed fifth out of eight teams.

Making their way through the rain and earning two conference points were Seniors Carli Vincent and Grace Belz both having scores of 51.

At Somerset’s Bristol Ridge

September 6, Vincent earned three conference points with a score of 52. Morgan Brotzel walked away with two conference points, shooting a 53 and Kaylee Yzermans earned one conference point with her score of 54.

Packers’ new-look defense carries offense in opening win

BY KEITH JENKINS AP SPORTS WRITER

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers presented Matt LaFleur with the game ball Thursday night after the Green Bay Packers’ 10-3 victory over the Chicago Bears. It was LaFleur’s first regular-season victory as an NFL head coach.

“I’ve got such a high regard for him, not only as a football player but as a person,” LaFleur said Friday.

“I can sit up here and talk all day about how much fun I enjoy working with him. But I think that really shows our relationship, how it is. I told him I need to be better for him, too. And not only him, but for all our guys.”

The Packers’ offense — LaFleur’s offense — has to be better. The unit had minus-12 yards in the first quarter before finally opening things up at the start of the second. LaFleur needed to use some post-snap misdirection/deception on his first play call of the quarter to move the chains.

Even still, the 10 points the Packers mustered tied for the fewest Green Bay has scored against the Bears since Rodgers became quarterback.

LaFleur said the ability of the Chicago defense is no excuse for how poorly Green Bay executed offensively.

“That defense is legit. There’s no doubt about it,” he said. “... Even if you’re going against a good defense

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like that, your standards from an offensive perspective don’t change. I think we all have higher expectations and higher standards for our offense to operate.”

WHAT’S WORKING Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst spent a lot of money over the offseason retooling and reshaping defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s side of the ball, and it’s paying off.

Gutekunst acquired safety Adrian Amos and linebackers Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith in March through free agency. Za’Darius Smith had three tackles for loss on Thursday, Preston Smith had the game-sealing sack, and Amos, who signed a fouryear contract with Green Bay after spending his first four seasons in Chicago, picked off former teammate Mitch Trubisky in the end zone late in the fourth quarter.

“We have a lot of confidence,” linebacker Blake Martinez said about the defense. “I think for us it’s just being consistent. I think going from here, every single day we gotta keep bringing it at practice, walkthroughs, in the meeting room to make sure we don’t get complacent.”

WHAT’S NOT WORKING LaFleur has stressed from day one the importance of establishing the run. Green Bay had just 47 yards on the ground in the win. Aaron Jones had 39 of those on 13 carries.

“I thought in the second half there were some moments where it felt like we were starting to get the run game going,” LaFleur said. “We just gotta be a little more consistent with it.”

STOCK UP Punter JK Scott booted the ball nine times for 428 yards and pinned the Bears inside their own 15-yard line on three separate occasions. Two of Scott’s punts traveled 63 yards, including a clutch kick in the final two minutes that sailed from his own 16 to the Bears 13.

STOCK DOWN Geronimo Allison was seen as the guy who could step up and be Rodgers’ No. 2 option behind fellow receiver Davante Adams. But Thursday night’s opener was not encouraging for Allison, who only played in 50 percent of the offensive snaps (32 of 64). He finished with zero catches and wasn’t targeted once.

INJURED Linebacker Oren Burks (pec) and wide receiver Darrius Shepherd (hamstring) are both sidelined with injuries. Their respective statuses for Week 2 are to be determined.

KEY NUMBER 5. The Packers play five of their next six games at home at Lambeau Field.

NEXT STEPS Green Bay has 10 days to get ready for another division foe in Minnesota. The Packers went 0-1-1 against the Vikings last season, playing Minnesota to a 29-29 tie Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau.

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ORDINANCE 202019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO ATV AND UTV OPERATION AND ROUTES. The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined

that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/or create

Amery Board of Education September 16, 2019 A Budget Hearing of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: 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). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

III. Open Session 6:30 PM IV. 2019-2020 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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Chapter 10-4-1 through 10-4-9 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Fences and Walls regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, towit: § 10-4-1 through 10-4-9 ATV and UTV Operation and Routes.

The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street

West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m.–4:30p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) September 5, 2019 Published in the Amery Free Press on: September 10, 2019 (September 10)

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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 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

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MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA Call Meeting to Order Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Barbara Hammer: Request for Easement from Town for Garage Located on Town Right-OfWay Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Lake Association: Address Run-Off at South Shore Drive Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission Presentation and Approval of Bills Discuss Potentially Replacing 1 Ton Truck Discussion in Reference to the Progression of Land Acquisition for Possible Future Fire Substation New Business Unfinished Business Adjourn *Action may be taken on any agenda item*

Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747

The deadline for all legal ad copy is Monday at noon Amery Board of Education September 16, 2019 The Annual Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019, at 6:40 PM in the Board Room 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. 2018-2019 Income and Expenditures V. Resolutions A. School Board Salaries B. Approval of Proposed 2019-2020 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. Annual Meeting Date - September 21, 2020 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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Notice of Budget Hearing

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Amery that the budget hearing will be held at the Amery Intermediate School, on the 16th day of September, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. o’clock. The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District’s office.

Dated this 1st day of September, 2019.

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 Board Room at Amery Intermediate School, on the 16th day of September, 2019, at 6:40 p.m. o’clock.

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ORDINANCE 062019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC AND PARKING The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of

the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/or create Chapter 10-1-5 & 56 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Traffic and Parking regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, to-wit: § 10-1-5 & 10-1-56

Amery Board of Education Mon., September 16, 2019 7:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Board Room A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019, at 7:30 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin.

Business under review will include: I. Call to Order (Meeting will start immediately following the completion of the Annual Meeting or at 7:30 pm) II. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers III. Community Comments IV. Administrative/Committee/ Department Reports A. Administrator Reports V. Informational Items A. Building and Grounds Update George Sigsworth B. First Reading of Selected Board Policies 345.3, 346, 420, 443, 443.2, 460.1 - Shawn Doerfler VI. Action Items A. Amery Lions Club Angel Fund Donation - Shawn Doerfler B. Amery Police Department Enforcement of City Ordinances Shawn Doerfler C. Second Reading of Board Policies 230, 322.1, 345.2-Rule, 345.5, 423, 441.1, 447.2, 760.1 - Shawn Doerfler D. Personnel Action VII. Closed Session 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).

Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

X. 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.

The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www. amerysd.k12.wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

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Traffic and Parking.

The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 5, 2019 and City Website (www. amerywi.gov) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; shortly thereafter Published in the Amery Free Press on: September 10, 2019 (September 10)

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CARD OF THANKS Thank you to everyone who helped make the Kelli Elmer Memorial Tournament a great success again this year.

Thank you to the Amery area businesses that so generously donated door prizes. We would not be able to give the scholarships without your support.

Thank you also to the Wanderoos Community Club, the ball teams, Something Different for the great job on the shirts, and to all friends and family. We so appreciate all of you.

With grateful hearts, The family of Kelli Elmer

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Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission for the Village of Clear Lake will be meeting on Monday September 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building (350 4th Avenue).

AGENDA 1. Call to order and roll call to determine quorum present 2. Consider, a request for rezoning for the following parcel owned by Northern States Power Company, 1414 W Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI: Parcel # 113-00332-0000 – Lot 107 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, now being part of Lot 1 of CSM #6756 recorded in Vol 30 Pg. 210. Rezone from R-2 Single Family Residential to I-1 Industrial.

3. Consider, a request for conditional use the same parcel owned by Northern States Power Company, 1414 W Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI for the purposes of constructing an electrical substation.

4. Discuss a Temporary Moratorium on Development with 500 feet of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Property.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The PLANNING COMMISSION of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, having before it for consideration, a request for rezoning for the following parcel owned by Northern States Power Company, 1414 W Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI: Parcel # 113-00332-0000 – Lot 107 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, now being part of Lot 1 of CSM #6756 recorded in Vol 30 Pg. 210. Rezone from R-2 Single Family Residential to I-1 Industrial.

The PLANNING COMMISSION will also consider a request for conditional use permit for the same parcel owned by Northern States Power Company, 1414 W Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI for the purpose on constructing an electrical substation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Monday September 23rd, at 5 p.m. at the Clear Lake Municipal Building, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin, where opportunity will be afforded to all interested parties to be heard. A detailed description of the rezoning request, conditional use request and property in question is available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

THEREFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION will consider this rezoning & conditional use request on Monday September 23rd, at 5 p.m. at the Clear Lake Municipal Building, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

Dated this September 6, 2019.

Albert L. Bannink Village Clerk - Treasurer Village of Clear Lake

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Full-time Cook/Housekeeper Apply at burkwoodtreatmentcenter.com/ about/careers/

615 Old Mill Road Hudson, WI 54016

Part-Time Shelter Supervisor The Salvation Army/Grace Place is hiring a part-time Shelter Supervisor for our Grace Place facility in New Richmond QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience with crisis management, experience working with mental health and AODA clients preferred. Candidate must have demonstrated organization, written and oral communication skills and proficient experience with computers.

Must be flexible with scheduled hours.

This position will be primarly second shift and include holidays and weekends.

Must have valid driver’s license and deemed insurable driver by our insurance provider prior to hire.

TERMS: Part time (24 hours) hourly position.

Qualified candidates please call Tim @ (715) 246-1222

Polk County oīers Career that MaƩer! Join us to make a Diīerence; Together

Human Resources Generalist Non-exempt PosiƟon

StarƟng: $ 20.85/hour

Provide assistance and guidance in developing, implemenƟng and maintain human resources principles and strategies through technical, operaƟonal, and administraƟve support. Manages the programming and maintenance of human resources, programs (including, but not limited to beneĮts & wellbeing programs) and systems in cooperaƟon and coordinaƟon with ER department team. Serves as liaison between the department and the public, applicants, employees and other stakeholders associated with the organizaƟon by providing ongoing current and accurate human resources business informaƟon and assistance. To qualify, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or closely related Įeld with 1-3 years recent work experience; or, equivalent combinaƟon of educaƟon, knowledge and experience; and demonstrated knowledge of public sector human resources pracƟces and principles.

Deadline to apply: September 25, 2019

HR AdministraƟve Assistant/Specialist Non-Exempt PosiƟon

Wage: $18.39/hour

Serves as the primary liaison between the department/division and the public, applicants, employees and other stakeholders associated with the organizaƟon by providing ongoing current and accurate business informaƟon and assistance.

Provides assistance and guidance in developing, implemenƟng and maintaining human resources principles and strategies through technical, operaƟonal, and administraƟve support. Manages highly complex and conĮdenƟal records and administraƟve procedures for all County personnel and general County-related administraƟve business maƩers. To qualify, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or closely related Įeld with 1-3 years recent work experience, and; demonstrated knowledge of, or recognized cerƟĮcaƟon in, human resources pracƟces and principles, or; combinaƟon of work experience and educaƟon.

Deadline to apply: September 25, 2019

Public Health Nurse Non-Exempt PosiƟon

We love to hear from our subscribers, advertisers and readers. Here are the many ways you can contact us: Mail: Amery Free Press, Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715-268-8101 FAX: 715-268-5300 Email: Tom Stangl: tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com April Ziemer: editor@ theameryfreepress.com Pam Humpal: phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com Jamie Stewart: classifieds@ theameryfreepress.com Diane Stangl: dstangl@ theameryfreepress.com Nicole Gagner: ngagner@ theameryfreepress.com Our office is located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday

Wage: Depends on QualiĮcaƟons

Provides community focused, populaƟon based nursing services to residents of Polk County. Promotes and maintains the health of individuals and families through nursing services in a variety of seƫngs including the home, oĸce, worksite, school, jail and community. Collaborates with other professional and ciƟzen groups to meet the idenƟĮed health prioriƟes in the community. Responsible for communicable disease surveillance and invesƟgaƟon and local preparedness planning. Reports to the agency Public Health Supervisor. To qualify the applicant must possess a Baccalaureate degree from a college or university which is accredited by the NaƟonal League of Nursing including preparaƟon in Public Health Nursing; current license to pracƟce as a registered professional nurse; one year experience as a registered nurse required; 2-5 years experience in public health nursing and in maternal child health nursing preferred.

Deadline to apply: September 15, 2019

Children & Families Social Worker Non-Exempt PosiƟon

Wage: Depends on QualiĮcaƟons

The Social Worker will have speciĮc responsibiliƟes related to services for juveniles and children of whom there have been reports of maltreatment. DuƟes could include, but are not limited to the following: assessment, case planning, support to children and families, educaƟon, documentaƟon, collaboraƟon within the Department and outside the Department, referral, case management, and resource development/support. DuƟes may include aŌer hours response and intervenƟon. To qualify for the posiƟon, the applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or closely related Human Service Įeld; must be cerƟĮed as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin, or be eligible for cerƟĮcaƟon and cerƟĮed within two years of employment; and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportaƟon.

Deadline to apply: September 15, 2019 We cannot funcƟon without great employees—talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, compeƟƟve total rewards package.

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job descripƟons, posiƟon requirements, applicaƟon, and details please visit our website, Employment OpportuniƟes. AA/EEOC

www.co.polk.wi.us

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JOIN OUR TEAM! Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking safety and quality conscious, self-motivated Production Associates to join our 1st and 2nd shift team at the Luck, WI location.

CURRENT OPENINGS:

1st & 2nd Shift Production Associates We offer a competitive wage starting at $13.00/hr. depending on experience, plus a shift incentive ($1.50/hr. for nights), a complete benefit package including paid vacation, holidays and 401(k) along with a progressive work environment.

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company!

Please apply online at www.quanex.com/careers or stop in to complete an application.

Quanex Building Products Corporation Attn: Human Resources 501 Main Street S Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

Golden Age Manor Is currently hiring...

FULL TIME CNA POSITION AVAILABLE NIGHT SHIFT STARTING WAGE- $14.00/hr plus $1/hr shift pay for Night shift ~Excellent Benefit Package including paid time off, WRS retirement, health, dental and vision insurance, wellness program and more!~ If you are interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant please call us today at 715-268-7107 to learn how to become a CNA for FREE & receive a $500 bonus after working for 6 months!

HOUSEKEEPER Every Other Weekend Position 12:30-8:30pm You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Management Position Opening Trusted Quality Cleaning has an opportunity for an individual expressing an interest in operating and managing a home, cabin and commercial cleaning business. Must possess: Organizational skills, communication skills, physical ability to withstand multiple hours of bending, twisting and kneeling. Will be responsible for cleaning, training and scheduling.

Apply online at: lakeservicesunlimited.com or in person at: 1043 185th Ave, Balsam Lake For additional information call 715-857-5753

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Rent based on 30% of income. Utilities included! On-site laundry, storage lockers, many updates!

For those 62+ or disabled of any age.

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Lake Magnor, Clayton Nice 2 Bdr. Duplex Newly painted.

Inc. heat, central air, water & sewer, lawn care & snow removal.

Amery Memory Care is now accepting applications for the following:

RCC RESIDENT CAREGIVERS Please call for information regarding FT and PT caregiver opportunities for all shifts.

RCC3’S MEDICATION PASSERS Please call for information regarding FT and PT medication passer opportunities for all shifts.

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DIETARY AIDE

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Now accepting applications for part time dietary aides.

Please stop in to apply.

Mostly furnished.

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Come make a difference in someone’s life!

Warehouse 10,000 sq. ft. car storage or shop space 3 phase power Lots more Deer Park, WI 715-269-5307

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Contracted Interpreters Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Any Campus Location Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is accepting applications for a pool of Interpreters of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at our New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior and Ashland Campuses. These qualified candidates will provide sign language interpretation/translation in educational setting as assigned. *Candidates will be Contracted.* For more information please contact: Steve Dus, Dean of Students at New Richmond (715) 246-6561 ext. 4301 or steve.dus@witc.edu

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Nolato Contour is part of the medical division of Nolato, a Swedish based company. Located in Baldwin Wisconsin, we specialize in injection molding and assembly of plastic and silicone for medical/pharma customers. In addition, Nolato Contour works closely with surrounding high schools/colleges to engage students in the work that we do. For employees we offer competitive compensation/ benefit package including a matching 401(k) plan, 96 hours of PTO, 2 weeks paid vacation, medical/dental/ vision plans and life insurance. Nolato Contour offers top-of-the-line training and infinite career potential for employees. As a rapidly growing manufacturer, Nolato is actively looking for employees with multiple levels of skill.

We hope you find an interest in working with our team and Nolato Contour looks forward to hearing from you!

CURRENT OPENINGS: Accountant Responsibilities: Creates required reports to support monthly reporting process and management needs.

Responsible for the daily reporting and monthly reconciliation. Also responsible for the timely and accurate submission of all sales tax returns. Prepares all out of state reports and filings. Tracks and reports capital spending and reports against monthly. Analyzes work order summary report on a daily basis, detailing areas for improvement, implements corrective actions as needed and works with related parties to assure the system is accurate.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles required. Excellent computer skills required, basic knowledge of IQMS desirable. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

Please stop in to complete an application or submit a resume to: Nolato Contour Attn: Human Resources 660 VandeBerg Rd., Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: 715-684-2705 Email: April.Robelia@nolato.com

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Raising of the flags at Heritage Flag Park A crowd gathered September 7 to raise flags from a variety of nations at Woodland Lakes Rotary Club Heritage Flag Park. The flags are sponsored by individuals within the community.

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Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program.

Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees, which benefit the environment and improve the quality of life. With nearly 1 million members and supporters, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees.

Everyone who joins this month will receive one of the following tree packages based on their location: 10 Arizona cypress, 10 live oak or 10 mix trees including eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood,

pin oak, red maple, river birch, silver maple, northern red oak and Colorado blue spruce.

“These trees are carefully selected to yield year-round benefits, including beautiful spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, winter berries, and nesting sites for songbirds,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“These trees will also add to the proud heritage of your state’s Tree City USA communities.” Harris continued.

“For the past 43 years, Tree City USA has supported effective urban forestry management across the country and planting these trees will enhance this tree-planting tradition.”

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between

October 15 and December 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.

Easy-to-follow planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees.

New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree

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To receive the 10 free trees, visit arborday.org/September or send a $10 membership contribution by September 30 to: Arbor Day Foundation – Ten Trees 100 Arbor Ave. Nebraska City, NE 68410

Enjoy a weekend full of Fall Festivities at the 2019 Amery Fall Festival

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Cumberland Healthcare's Therapy Team helps you regain skills and continue healing by providing individualized treatment plans so you can reach your highest level of activity. Every treatment ensures you are one step closer to recovery.

Call 715-822-7300 to schedule an appointment.

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Twelve vie for the title of Miss Amery

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Lucy Curtis

Ally de la Cruz

Madilyn Heinn

Emilie Koenig

Daughter of Dave & Shayne Curtis Sponsored by Tac Two Bar & Grill Lucy is involved in softball, Destination Imagination, FFA and band. She enjoys musicals, mountains, popcorn, cats, “The Addams Family”, painting her nails and sketching.

Daughter of Carlos and Jessica de la Cruz Sponsored by Chet Johnson Drug Ally is involved in FCCLA, softball, tennis and Kinship. She enjoys cooking, sunny days on the boat with her family, spending time with her friends, taking pictures of summer sunsets and traveling to new places.

Daughter of Christopher & Kasey Heinn Sponsored by Dick’s Fresh Market Madilyn is involved in gymnastics, track, golf and manages boys varsity hockey. She enjoys painting, listening to music, coaching gymnastics, napping, shopping, watching soccer, vanilla iced coffee and gelato dates.

Daughter of Robert & Nicole Koenig Sponsored by WESTconsin Credit Union Emilie is involved in soccer, student council, trap shooting, church volunteering and STARS. She enjoys her dogs, camping, hiking, swimming and her great grandma’s peanut butter cookies.

Kelsey Oman

Megan Osero

Mary Mallum

Olivia Szobody

Daughter of Paul & Jana Oman Sponsored by Four Hands Holsteins Kelsey is involved in soccer, band, choir, jazz choir, FFA, STARS, Kinship, 4-H, Global Scholars Solo & Ensemble, pep band and school musicals. She enjoys traveling, the mountains, cinnamon toast and laughing.

Daughter of Steve & Erin Osero Sponsored by Black Brook Kennels Megan is involved in FFA, band, choir, cross country, track horseback riding and spending time with friends. She enjoys chocolate, Netflix, friends and horses.

Daughter of Randall & Christine Mallum Sponsored by Bremer Bank Mary is involved in tennis, FCCLA, ballet and youth group at East Lincoln Alliance Church.

She enjoys watching the stars, walking her dog, dancing, being with friends, swimming and making people smile.

Daughter of Robert & Jessica Szobody Sponsored by Jackie PreglerGoodmanson of ReMax Team 1 Realty Olivia is involved in volleyball, softball, FFA, youth apprenticeship, Forensics and was a previous Clayton Little Princess. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Paighton Tyman

Hannah VanSomeren

Sophia Whitley

Ella Williamson

Daughter of Damon & Jennifer Tyman Sponsored by Amery Hospital & Clinic Paighton is involved in FBLA, track, basketball and band. She enjoys crafting, being outside or near water, playing sports (being competitive), spending time with family and friends and campfires.

Daughter of Dr. Tom & Andrea VanSomeren Sponsored by Stems from the Heart Hannah is involved in volleyball, soccer, choir, jazz choir, youth apprenticeship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and NHS. She enjoys drawing, reading, time with family and friends and baking.

Daughter of Jason & Chelsea Whitley Sponsored by Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bergmanis Attorneys Sophia is involved in student council, FCCLA, Kinship, Spanish Club, tennis and soccer.

She enjoys water skiing, traveling, art and being with family and friends.

Daughter of Jeremy & Erin Williamson Sponsored by Premier Complex Gymnastics Ella is involved in gymnastics, track, cross country, 4-H, FFA, Kinship, Global Scholars, band, choir and jazz choir. She enjoys family, friends, swimming, ice cream and pineapple.

Coronation is Saturday evening in the HS Gymnasium

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that Carolyn C l Lumsden L d one day someone might do the same 715-483-9738 for you. (Princess Diana) These bars will become a favorite recipe. Where the name came from, I have no clue. They are easy to make and yummy to eat.

LAYERED KITCHEN SINK BARS Cream together: 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 c. sugar Beat in: 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Combine and add to the above, mixing thoroughly: 1/4 c. flour 1/2 c. chopped pecans 2 T. baking cocoa 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt Spread mixture into a greased/sprayed 9x13” baking pan. Bake at 350˚ for 15-20 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Sprinkle on top of the hot bars: 2 c. mini marshmallows. Bake an additional 3 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Combine over low heat or MW and heat until soft, stir until smooth: 1 c. (1 six oz. pkg.) semisweet chocolate chips 1 c. peanut butter Stir in: 1-1/2 c. crispy rice cereal.

Spread on top of the baked bars. Chill and then cut into bars. Keep any leftover bars in the refrigerator.

Makes about 18 bars.

If you like coconut, you will probably like this very moist coconut cake. Make this the day before you want it for dessert.

DELICIOUSLY MOIST COCONUT CAKE Prepare according to directions for a 9x13” cake: 1 box white cake mix Put into the pan and bake according to directions.

Let cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack.

Remove cake from the pan and invert onto a large platter, etc.

Using a toothpick, make holes in cake at 1” intervals.

Heat until sugar is dissolved, stir and pour over the cake: 1 c. sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 1 tsp. coconut flavoring Cover and store in refrigerator to be sure all the sugar mixture has been absorbed.

The next day, spread over top and sides of the cake: 1 container (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Sprinkle on top: 1 small pkg. coconut (toasted, if you wish) Refrigerate until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Hint: You can eat as is, top with fresh strawberries, peaches, etc.

If you like popcorn chicken, this copycat recipe may be of interest.

COPYCAT POPCORN CHICKEN Cut 2-3# boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite size pieces.

Combine in bowl: 1 c. flour 1 T. salt 1 T. pepper 2 T. paprika 1/2 T. mustard powder 1/2 T. fresh thyme, snipped into small pieces 1/2 T. fresh basil, snipped into small pieces 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/3 tsp. ginger Put into a bowl:

2 eggs, beaten some Put into skillet and heat on medium heat: 1/2” of oil for frying Put the chicken pieces in the eggs and toss to coat.

Put chicken pieces into the flour mixture and toss to coat.

Working in batches, fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil for 5-7 minutes or until done. When one batch is done, put onto paper towels on a cookie sheet to drain off any oil, then do another batch until all is cooked. Keep the cooked chicken warm as you go.

If you’d like to serve with French Fries, cut up russet potatoes, coat with oil and bake on parchment lined cookie sheet at 450˚ until done. Season with salt and paprika. Do this while making the chicken and both will be done about the same time.

This Country-fried Steak meal will please almost everyone. Serve with mashed potatoes, the gravy from the steak and your favorite vegetable.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK Season 4 beef cubed steaks (1-1/14 pound each) pounded to 1/4” thickness: Salt and pepper to taste Place in shallow dish: 3/4 c. buttermilk Put into another shallow dish: 3/4 c. flour Dip the steaks first in the buttermilk and then into the flour, coating completely.

Put into large deeper skillet and heat until hot but not smoking: 1/2 c. oil/shortening Add the steaks, cook on each side for 3-4 minutes or until done and coating is golden.

Put the cooked steaks on a paper towel-lined platter and keep warm.

Add to the drippings in skillet: 3 T. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Cook for 2-4 minutes or until flour is browned, stirring constantly.

Add and stir constantly until gravy thickens: 1-1/2 c. milk

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Serve the gravy over the cooked steaks and mashed potatoes.

Serves 4.

Muffins are always popular.

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS Combine beat together in large bowl: 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. molasses 1/3 c. milk 1/3 c. oil 1 egg Combine and add, stirring until just moistened: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. allspice Put 12 muffin cups into muffin tins and grease the bottom of the paper cups. Divide the batter into the 12 cups.

Sprinkle on top: Decorator sugar crystals, optional Bale at 400˚ for 18-20 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Immediately remove the muffins and put onto cooking rack to cool completely (abought 30 minutes). If you wish, you can melt 1/2 c. white baking chips and drizzle on top of all the muffins when cooled.

Tips: Be sure to read thru an entire recipe before starting so you know what you need and what to do.

Combine or measure so all you will have to do is combine ingredients as you go. Saves time and mistakes.

Remember to always preheat oven when baking.

When you put your batter, etc. into the oven, it will be the correct temperature for baking.

Cook your pasta 1 minute less then stated on box.

Add the sauce and then cook the extra minute. It will improve the flavor for a more delicious pasta.

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7 pm Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake 4:00 pm Amery Girls Golf vs.

Baldwin-Woodville, Ellsworth, New Richmond, Osceola, SCC, Somerset 4:30 pm Amery Soccer vs. Barron Area Schools

7 pm Amery Snowmobile Club meeting at the Amery Community Center 4 pm Cross Country Invitational at TBD 4:15 pm Amery Girls Tennis vs. Unity 7 pm Amery Volleyball vs. Cameron 7:15 pm Clayton Volleyball at Clear Lake 7:15 pm Clear Lake Volleyball vs.

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Amery Fall Festival 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority Meeting at the AHA Office 4 pm Amery Girls Golf at Ellsworth 4:15 pm Amery Girls Tennis at Osceola 4:30 pm Clear Lake Cross Country at Cameron 5:30 pm Polk County Democrats at Village Pizzeria in Amery 6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Volleyball at Boyceville 7 pm Amery Soccer at Osceola 7:15 pm Clayton Volleyball vs TL 7:15 pm Clear Lake Volleyball at Prairie Farm

Amery Fall Festival 7 pm Amery Football at Prescott 7 pm Clayton Football at Lincoln 7 pm Clear Lake Football at Elmwood/ Plum City

9 am Clear Lake Volleyball at Osceola 10 am Amery Fall Festival Grand Parade

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6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 4:00 pm Amery Soccer at Cumberland 4:00 pm Amery Girls Golf at Clifton Highland Golf Club School 4:30 pm Clear Lake Cross Country at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 7 pm Amery Volleyball vs. Baldwin-Woodville 7:15 pm Clayton Volleyball vs. Northwood 7:15 pm Clear Lake Volleyball at Turtle Lake

7 pm Amery Football vs.

Ellsworth – Homecoming 7 pm Clayton Football at Bruce 7 pm Clear Lake Football at Grantsburg

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Kinshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rebecca, Kaylee and Sammi Making It Up As We Go In 2015, Rebecca Curtis visited an orphanage in Jamaica while on a mission trip. This experience pulled at her heart strings and she knew she needed to do something to help children. She was aware of Kinship of Polk County serving local children in need of additional support and guidance so she contacted us.

We are so thankful she did!

In April of 2017, Rebecca and her then 11-year old daughter, Kaylee, were matched with a 6-year old named Sammi. Sammi was a sweet, quiet-until-youget-to-know-her, fun loving girl. Sammi had lost her biological mother when she was 9-months old. She had a loving step-mother who was raising her but was also battling cancer. Treatments left her energy level low and she wanted Sammi to have a break from the stress that cancer can bring to a family.

Things started a little slow, which is to be expected. Having Kaylee involved eased the transition. Sammi loved going into Kayleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom and playing.

The trio soon fell into an easy comfort level with each other.

No two weeks look the same for these ladies. They enjoy spending time at Rebecca and Kayleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, running around their property being silly and exploring. These girls have also made wonderful memories going to movies,

visiting the park and watching youtube videos to provide inspiring ideas for them. They love indulging on pizza and gas station treats together.

This match has much deeper threads that bind them too. Rebecca and Sammi share similar childhood experiences. Rebecca lost her father when she was 10 years old. She knows what loss feels like and had often thought what it would have meant to her as a child to have someone special to be with.

Another aspect they have in common is that Rebecca was often labeled as shy as a child. She has heard Sammi use that word to describe herself and encouraged her to not let herself be defined in that way. Sammi has a smart, fun, bubbly personality just waiting to be shared with the world. It has been rewarding for Rebecca to see that grow and be shared freely.

Kinship time has become a favorite part of Rebecca, Kaylee and Sammiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s week and something they all look forward to. Rebecca has found great joy in watching their relationships unfold and strengthen. The love and closeness between them is easily seen. As Rebecca says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are just making it up as we go.â&#x20AC;? She loves seeing Sammi happy and free to be herself.

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Sammi has built a strong bond through Kinship with Rebecca and Kaylee. The trio enjoy a wide variety of activities together.

interview, Sammiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom sadly lost her brave battle with cancer and passed away on July 6. Rebecca and Kayleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

support and steady presence has become even more important in Sammiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointment of Missy Hughes to Serve as CEO of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation SUBMITTED

Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Missy Hughes to serve as secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

Hughes has served as Chief Mission Officer and General Counsel for Organic Valley/CROPP cooperative since 2003. She has also served as a member of the Organic Trade Association since 2013, including terms as both president and vice president by election of fellow Board members. She has previously served on the USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology & 21st Century Agriculture.

Hughes will begin on October 1, 2019, becoming the final member of Gov. Eversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cabinet team. Republicans in the legislature changed state law during the lameduck session following Gov. Eversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; election to prevent him from immediately appointing this position. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve said all along that a 72-county approach to economic development is critical to creating middle-class jobs and growing the economy. With her background helping small businesses and family farms, coupled with her experience navigating complex governmental, regulatory, trade, and business matters, Hughes will be an incredible asset to our team as we work to grow an

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Marriage Stew I told my husband, Peter, that our marriage was like stew—and that’s a good thing.

This is a second marriage for both Peter and me. We were both married for a long time and then divorced for quite a while. We dated other people and realized how tricky the whole process of finding a new partner was, after habits had been set and preferences settled.

When I met Peter, I was ready… I think. I had healed and spent time on my own and figured out who I was— single and over fifty and changed in many ways from the person I had been while married.

Peter had also done his homework.

He was perfectly self-sufficient in every respect. He just wanted love. As it happens, this is something I had a good supply of. And so, we started dating and Peter asked me to marry him after only two months. We waited a year and got married on the one-year anniversary of our first date.

“I like stew,” Peter said, when I told

him what I thought.

“It’s better than soup,” Peter continued. “But I like mine all mashed up with a food processor, and you don’t,” he added.

“You are ruining my metaphor,” I told him. Peter has a way of doing this.

Because I work at home and Peter is retired, we spend a The lot of time together.

Postscript Perhaps because of this, we actually do a Carrie Classon lot of things separately that you might imagine we’d do together. Peter exercises in the morning. I exercise in the evening.

Peter eats his main meal in the middle of the day and cooks it for himself. I cook my own meal and eat it in the evening. Peter spends most of his day downstairs while I am upstairs in my “writing room,” which is not actually a room, as it has no door and is open to

the rest of the house. I like this. I can keep track of what Peter’s up to and holler things at him.

“I can’t hear you!” Peter hollers back.

I know he can’t hear me—but I do it anyway. I’m convinced he enjoys knowing that I’m thinking about him.

Maybe our marriage is peculiar; I am in no position to say. Maybe every marriage is peculiar in its own way. My parents, who have now been married more than sixty years, have arguments in which they are in perfect agreement.

My mother will state her case, then my father will state his. There will be some made-up antagonist hovering in the background, arguing against both of them. My parents invariably win these arguments and I am sure they feel satisfied with themselves when they vanquish their imaginary opponent. It’s a terrific strategy—it lets them vent a little of the frustration they would never consider taking out on one another.

I think a happy marriage is like stew because it starts out with good ingre-

dients gets richer and more satisfying with time. It is full of lots of healthy things: humor and understanding and a profound desire to see each other happy. Peter and I both understand that our moods are our own but comfort one another when things aren’t going the way we’d like—when Peter’s knee is acting up again, when my writing doesn’t go as well as I’d like.

“Yeah, stew is much better once you’ve taken a food processor to it,” Peter insisted. “And it’s easier to digest!”

I had no idea what to do with that metaphor—so I let it simmer.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn,” was released earlier this year. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop Workshop. Who Wh would ld make k your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday at noon B.B., Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601.

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months).

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

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

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A

supportt ggroup tto allow ll people l tto ttalk lk about b t th their i experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Library at 6 p.m.

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

Christian Based Cancer Support Group meets Wednesdays once a month at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-268-6957.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown.

Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969.

For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professionals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

Farm Crisis Crisis. Information I f ti on financial, i l mental t l health, h lth legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

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

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

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

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

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere.

The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coffee and snacks are provided.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.)

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

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

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check

us out! t! PEPTalk PEPT lk activities ti iti happen h throughout th gh t th the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs.

For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center.

Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members.

TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882.

TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336.

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor.

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

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Great Blue Yoga, 113 Keller Ave N 54001, 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays.

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Polk-Burnett will award $67,500 in scholarships to the Class of 2020, apply online SUBMITTED

Class of 2020: Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative is now accepting online applications for its Community Service Scholarship Program. The co-op will award $1,250 scholarships to 54 students in the Class of 2020, for a total of $67,500. Scholarship candidates are also invited to apply for the 2020 Youth Tour of Washington, D.C. Two trips will be awarded, valued at $2,500 each.

Polk-Burnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship program is based on community service, not academic grades, athletic performance or financial need. Candidates are required to submit a community service resume. In addition, candidates must be 1) the child or legal dependent of a Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative member, 2) graduating from high school in 2020 and 3) continuing education at an accredited technical school, college or university after high school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our opportunity to recognize the children of co-op members who have made a difference in the lives of others,â&#x20AC;? said Joan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, Polk-Burnett communications director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since 1987, Polk-Burnett has awarded more than $711,000 to high school seniors.

You could be one of them!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving back to our community and local youth is part of our mission as a cooperative,â&#x20AC;? added Polk-Burnett General Manager Steve Stroshane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to know that Polk-Burnett scholarships

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These 2019 graduates of Clear Lake High School received $1,250 scholarships from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative last spring. This school year, the co-op will award scholarships to 54 students in the class of 2020. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the son or daughter of a co-op member, you could be one of them!

do not affect electricity rates; they are funded with unclaimed Capital Credits that would be forfeited to the state, if not used for education.â&#x20AC;?

Scholarship applications will be accepted on the co-

opâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, polkburnett.com. The application dead line is Friday, January 3, 2020. For more information, contact 800-421-0283, ext. 333 or polkburnett.com.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Fall storytime will start Wednesday, Sept 25th at 10:30 am. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Drop-in program; no registration.

Teen Tuesdays: (4:00 pm) 1st Tuesday, monthly. Grades 6-12. October 1: Frankentoys. Take apart various toys and action figures to create your very own Frankentoy! Registration required.

Sign up at amerylibrary.org/teens Art Club for Kids: (4:00 pm) 2nd Monday, monthly. Grades 4K-2. Create some cool art in this club just for kids!

October 14: Crayon resist web paintings. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Art Remix: (4:00 pm) 2nd Tuesday, monthly. Grades 3-5. An art program just for tweens in grades 3-5!

October 8: Spooky silhouettes. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary. org/kids Junior Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month, starting September. Grades 2-3. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack. Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to place your own hold). Read the book

prior to book club and come ready to discuss it. September 30th: The Bad Guys

by Aaron Blabey. Registration required.

Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Drive-In Movie: (5:00 pm) Thursday, Oct 3. Ages 4+. Decorate a cardboard car, then park it to watch a movie on our big screen. Hot dog, snack, and drink provided. Registration required.

Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month, starting October. Grades 3-5. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack. Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to place your own hold). Read the book prior to book club and come ready to discuss it. October 28th: The Shadows (The Books of Elsewhere, 1) by Jacqueline West. Registration required.

Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids

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

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Third Thursday: Fall Mason Jars with the Cricut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, September 19th, 5:30 PM-7 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. This month weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re decorating mason jar lanterns with designs using the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Cricut machine! FREE class but register on our website, please.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, October 3rd from 4:00-7:00 PM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of the Libraryâ&#x20AC;? may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Digital Estate Planning with Barb Krueger: Thursday, September 26th at

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

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

Books & Brews: Thursday, October 3rd @ 6 PM, at Amery Ale Works. We will be discussing A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Join us for a lively discussion and pick up next monthâ&#x20AC;şs book, too!

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for September is The Time In Between by Maria Duenas.

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Woman’s Club makes donation SUBMITTED

Tammy Wood-Garr of The Wisconsin Foster Closet was the guest speaker at the monthly Amery Woman’s Club meeting held Tuesday October 3 at Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp. The Wisconsin Foster Closet provides every child entering the foster care system in western Wisconsin with a welcome bag full of personal care items, comfort items, and a blanket. Foster Children and families are able to shop the Closet’s supply of gently used clothes and other necessities, such as shoes, winter gear, and more all free to the foster families.

AWC members brought donations for the Wisconsin Foster Closet, which is located in Menomonie, WI. The Closet can be contacted online at thefostercloset@yahoo.com or 715-497-3561.

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Shown with the donation are L-R: Cheryl Bowman, Tammy Wood-Garr, Ruth Mugerauer, Sue Clausen, Sheehan Gallagher, Carol Eklund, and Sue Kugler.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER “German philosopher Frederick Nietzsche once said, ‘He who has a why can endure any how.’ Knowing your why is an important first step in figuring out how to achieve the goals that excite you and create a life you enjoy living (versus merely surviving!)” from Margie Warrell a contributor at Forbes.com. What are your reasons why? There are four important factors: values, talents, passions and skills & expertise. So, what makes you come alive? When working towards inspiration, does it make you feel more alive?

Passion and connecting to a cause that is bigger than you but is also in line with who you are and what you care about, it makes you feel more alive.

We will be having our annual Pancake breakfast on September 15th from 8:30-11:30, $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 & under. We will be serving juice, coffee, milk, sausage and of course ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES!!

We are also planning on having a fall rummage sale, October 4th 8am-2:30pm and October 5th 8am1pm. If you would like to donate any unwanted items for the sale please bring them in during regular business hours. Also, we would be willing to take your garden produce for this sale as well. Please bring that in the week of the sale. Also, we are looking for some volunteers to help set up and cashier for the sale, please contact Jen or Amanda at 715-268-6605.

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holiday party for work or family?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-2686605 for available dates.

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

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

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

Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have

happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill?

Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center.

Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

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

• Tuesday September 3rd Pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher placed second, Wendell Anderson took third, Carl Johnson with the consolation prize.

• Wednesday September 4th Bridge winners are Dean Elken in first, Lou Malnar placed second, & Pat Carlson took third.

• Thursday September 5th Pool winners were Dean Elken in first, Gary Snelling took second, Mary Fisher placed third, Jerry Fisher took fourth and Gene Pribnow with the consolation prize.

Congratulations to all!

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Friday, September 20 10am – Noon – Eagles of the World How did the bald eagle get its name? Stop in at the Ice Age Visitor Center to learn more about the eagles of Interstate—and others from all over the world.

Saturday, September 21 10am – Noon – A Mammoth Comparison Symbol of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the wooly mammoth was an impressive animal. But how big was it? Visit the Visitor Center to compare sizes of different mammoth species.

Saturday, September 21 1pm – 3pm – Wild Rice Demonstration Learn what it takes to harvest wild rice from Wisconsin waters.

Some tools of the trade will be provided. Meet at the Ice Age Visitor Center.

Sunday, September 22 Noon – 4pm – Geo Nature Hunt Bring your GPS or smartphone

and grab some coordinates at the Ice Age Center for this interactive hike that incorporates nature, tracking, and park history. A small prize can be picked out at the front desk upon completion.

Thursday, September 26 7pm – 8pm – Rocks and Rock Climbing Join retired rock climber, Dan Woll, for a presentation on rock climbing and rock climbing safety.

Dan will help you figure out how to “get the rope up there” and also tell a few stories and share pictures from his rock climbing days—from the small crags of Wisconsin, to the giant granite walls of Yosemite Valley. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, September 27 3pm— 5pm – Painted Rocks A craft and hands-on activity will be provided at the Ice Age Center to introduce visitors of all ages to the world of rocks.

Saturday, September 28 8:30am – 9:30am – Pothole Trail Hike Meet at the Pothole Trail sign to take a walk with the park naturalist and learn about the trail’s unique geology.

Saturday, September 28 1pm – 4pm – Match Your Catch Fishing poles and fake fish will be provided for this activity at the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, September 29 Noon – 2pm – Feel the Furs!

Friday, October 4 3pm – 5pm – Animal Signs From tracks to scat, drop in at the Ice Age Center to see what sort of signs animals leave behind.

Saturday, October 5 10am— Noon – Great Snakes!

Visit the Ice Age Center to feel actual snake skins and to see how long many of the Wisconsin snake species can become.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The new fall Community Ed catalog has been mailed. Copies can also be found at the Amery and Deer Park public libraries, all four schools, and other area locations. Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-2689771 x220.

TRIP – ‘MEAN GIRLS’ at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis – Sun. Oct 13. MEAN GIRLS is a ferociously funny new musical from an awardwinning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. MEAN GIRLS gets to the hilarious heart of what it means to be a true friend, a worthy nemesis, and above all, a human being. Departure 4:30; show 6:30. Main floor seating in rows L, M, N, O, P. Fee $95 includes all fees, main floor seating, and motor coach.

Drop-off and pick-up at the front doors to the theatre!!

No need to search for and pay for parking.

Guitar & Ukulele participants must bring their own instrument. 30-Minute time slots available: 3:30 or 4:00 or 4:30 or 5:00 or 5:30 pm in the Intermediate School. Youth in grades 1-5 must be accompanied to class by a parent or guardian. Fee $89 per session.

Register by calling Community Ed.

Intro to Piano for Youth and/or Adults (Sept/Oct) – 5 Tuesdays; Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22 & 29. For YOUTH – This class offers beginning students the opportunity to be introduced to the piano in a one-on-one experience. Children will make a piano book which includes their own compositions as well as other songs that teach basic piano skills and introduce children to music as a form of self-expression. For children in grades 1 and up. For ADULTS – Have you always wanted to learn to play piano? To play a hymn or your favorite tune? Join Sharon for private lessons in a nurturing non-judgmental environment.

30-Minute time slots available: 4:15 or 4:45 or 5:15 or 5:45 or 6:15 or 6:45 pm at Lien Elementary. Youth must be accompanied to class by a parent or guardian. Fee $79. Register by calling Community Ed.

Learn to Hunt for Food: Deer – Sept. 17, 19, 21 & 27-29.

For adults with no or limited hunting experience.

Three evening classes and a full hands-on hunting weekend. Learn about firearms, deer management, tactics, regulations and ethics. Hunt with a mentor.

Register online through the WI DNR Go Wild website – search for Hunt for Food course and Polk County. Do not register for this series through Comm Ed.

Become a Musician! Voice • Guitar • Ukulele (SeptOct session) – 6 Tuesdays; Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Introductory one-on-one lessons for youth after school. These one-on-one classes are a great way to introduce youth to beginning lessons without the long-term commitment of time and money. Guitar & Ukulele lessons are for youth in grades 1 and up.

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Addiction: Choice or Loss of Control? Sept. 24 from 6-9 pm. We will watch the movie “Pleasure Unwoven” which explores the arguments for and against this vital debate. We hope to help participants understand what is actually happening in the brain so that everyone can better understand those who struggle with addiction and help them, their families and friends. The movie will be followed with open discussion, questions and answers, support, education and resources. Fee $29, pre-register with Community Ed.

Soy Candles – Make & Take – Thursday, Sept. 26 (not Sept. 2 as printed in the catalog) from 6-8 pm.

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candle tins and one soy wax bar. This will be a fun, unique way to spend an evening with friends! The fee includes all supplies for three take-home soy candle tins and one soy wax bar. Instructor: Charlene Clifford from Clean Haven Naturals. Fee $49, preregister with Community Ed.

“America’s Thermopylae” – the Alamo – Sept. 26 from 6-7:30 pm. It was America’s first last stand. Like the Spartans at Thermopylae pass, the defenders at the Alamo sacrificed their lives so that others could live free. This interesting, one-night class explores the myths, legends and personalities of those who fought there. Fee $15 per participant. Pre-register with Amery Community Ed.

Succulent Make & Take Workshops – Sept 30 or Oct 1 from 6-7:30 pm. Come create a one-of-a-kind succulent floral design! Jessica from The Prickly Posy will lead these fun, one-night workshops that include a variety of containers to choose from, proper soil, succulents & toppings bar. Learn about these trendy plants and add some beautiful greenery to your home! Fee $38 per workshop includes all supplies, container & instruction for one take-home succulent project.

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Front Row: Sherri Poirier, Mary Miller, Gloria West, Victoria Mohr, Abby Williamson. Middle Row: James Anderson, Lori Dieckman, Joni Amundsen, Deb Palmberg, Georgeann Janisch, Gwen Cossin, Rick Davis. Back Row: Krista Wilcox, Cathy Gille, Margo Rosen, Carrin Brookshaw, Adam Honl, Brenda Schmidt, Sue Hartman, Dirk Prindle, Roger Van Someren. Missing: Jennifer Munson, Randy Paulson, Kerrie Clark, Brittany Story and Kayce Haas

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Front Row: Teri, Lisa, Michelle, Lori, Sheri, Dawn, Kim. Back Row: Dr. Van Someren, Dr. Doroff, Dr. Ott, Angie. Joseph, Jen, Sue. Missing: Jess, Kelly, Cheryl, Becky, Cris, Jodi.

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LUNCH MENUS AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Sept. 11– Breakfast: Mini Donuts, Hard Boiled Egg or Cereal or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, 100% Juice.

Elementary School Lunch: Pizza Munchable, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese.

Intermediate School Lunch: Pizza Munchable, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Cuban

Sandwich, Pizza Munchable, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad.

High School Lunch: Cuban Sandwich, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Milk Choice.

Thursday, Sept. 12– Breakfast: Cinnamon Waffles or Cereal or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, 100% Juice.

Elementary Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice,

Yogurt Combo Lunch.

Intermediate Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad.

High School Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Milk Choice.

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Breakfast: New! Sunrise Sandwich Sausage & Cheese on Muffin or Cereal or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, 100% Juice.

Elementary Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Yogurt Combo Lunch.

Intermediate Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad.

High School Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Milk Choice.

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Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, 100% Juice.

Elementary Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, PB&J Sandwich.

Intermediate Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, PB&J Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Tangy Chicken Parmesan, Buttered Noodles, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, PB&J Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad.

High School Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, Dinner Roll, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Milk Choice.

Tuesday, Sept. 17– Breakfast: Lumberjack or Cereal or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, 100% Juice.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Yogurt Combo Lunch.

Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad.

High School Lunch: Tangy Chicken Parmesan, Brown Rice, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, PB&J

Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Milk Choice.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, Sept. 11– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Nutri Grain Bar or Ham & Cheese Bagel, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Breaded Chicken Patty or Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sidewinders, Green Beans, Fruit Juice, Slice Peaches, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Cereal Bar, Muffin, Ham & Cheese Sandwich.

High School Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun or Pulled Pork Sandwich, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Ranch Sweet Potato Fries or Tator Tots, Juice, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.

Thursday, Sept. 12– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip UBR, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken Fajita Wrap or Yogurt, Cheese Stick & Muffin, Carrots with Dip, Black Beans, Rice, Pineapple, Watermelon, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Muffin, French Toast Sticks, Oatmeal Bar, Nutri Grain Bar. High School Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Chicken Strips, Chicken Caesar Salad or PB & J Uncrustable, Vegetables with Dip, Rice, Black Beans, Milk, Strawberries, Pineapple.

Friday, Sept. 13– 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, Vegetables with Dip, Grapes, Sliced Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Gripz Graham Crackers, Donut Holes, Cereal Bar, Sausage Links.

High School Lunch: Stromboli or Bosco Sticks, Caesar Salad, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk.

Monday, Sept. 16– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Teriyaki Chicken, Seasoned Rice, Green Beans, Vegetables with Dip, Strawberries, Milk.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Sausage Links, Nutri Grain Bar, Chocolate Chip UBR, Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick.

High School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Teriyaki Chicken Wrap, Rice, Green Beans, Vegetables with Dip, Fresh Fruit, Craisins, Juice, Dinner Roll, Milk Choice.

Tuesday, Sept. 17– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Yogurt or Peanut Butter & Jelly Uncrustable, Hash brown, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun or Meatball Sandwich, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Cranberries, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Scrambled Eggs, Muffin, Little John Donut, Scooby Bone Crackers.

High School Lunch: Hot Dog or Meatballs on a Bun, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Blueberries, Fruit Salad, Milk Choice.

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able. Prizes will be awarded for Walkers raising the most pledge dollars. The Walk is a fundraiser for the animals at Arnell Humane Society and will carry on, rain or shine.

After the Walk, prizes will be awarded and Fun Dog Contests begin at 12 Noon.

Dogs and handlers will be able to compete for Oldest, Youngest, Smallest, Largest, Fluffiest Pet; also Best Costume, Vocal Performance, Shake, Trick, Kisser, Cookie Catcher, Wagging Tail and Mystery Mutt. Simon Says and Best Jr. Handler contests will test competitors understanding of basic obedience commands.

Send us in advance, photos of your pet, Dog or Cat, for the Facebook Photo Contest.

Dogs Lovers have a great time meeting other Dog Lovers and sharing the talents and personalities of their favorite furry friends. All of the proceeds help the shelter animals at Arnell. Registration Pledge sheets will be available at the shelter in advance and at the event. Mark your calendars for this canine funtastic event. We are excited to see you there!

Kitten Season is upon us and our adoptable cat room is full of young kittens. Teeny Tiny eight week old kittens, Pumpkin, Woodstock, Monty, Mazey and Rocky, all have different

coats, color and length. Adolescent four and five month old kittens are available in Ticked Tabby, Black and White, Blue and White, White and Tabby, Mitted, Short and Medium Hair. Wesley and Sawyer are six months old, Orange Tabby and White and are available as a pair for the price of one.

Please visit our kittens and fall in love.

Our new dog kennels are hosting Malcom, a handsome Black and White Heeler-Dalmatian, is two years old and ready to play. Duke and Slade are Rat Terrier Mixes, four and five years old. They are the perfect size and temperament for small dog lovers.

Zeus is a playful, 10 month old Australian Shepherd-Heeler Mix. Man with a Plan Coonhound Mix Toby, remains hopeful that his forever home will be delivered this week. He is a good old boy who loves to play and share your sunshine.

Toby has been waiting since the end of July. Arnell Memorial Humane Society

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The 2019 Arnell Paws on the Trail Walk for Animals is just around the corner on Saturday, September 28th. This great Canine Get Together at the head of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail in Amery, is always a fun time.

Walk with a dog or with a friend on two legs or both.

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1999: The outgoing Amery royalty jumped from the float to ATVs at the conclusion of the parade. Shown L-R: Lisa Traynor, Brooke Olson, Kari Jeske and Jenny Wishard.

1949: Prize winning floats during the very first Fall Festival parade included the first place float by Wisconsin Hydro, the second place float by Chet Johnson Drug, and the third place float by Amery Equity Cooperative. Also shown lower right is the Amery High School marching band.

(Right) 1989: Amery Fall Festival Chairpeople, Karen Christopherson, left,and Jane Yira, right, ride through the parade.

1969: A coronary care display was located in the Stocker’s building. Bill Bale observes his ticker flutter while Minneapolis Aquatennial royalty check the monitoring unit. Commodore Russell T. Lund, former Amery resident, served as Fall Festival parade marshal. Queen Annette St. Dennis checks Bales’s reaction while Apple River Valley Memorial Hospital RN’s, Mrs. Eugene Johnson and Faye Klawitter operate the unit.

(Left) 1979: Jeremy Williamson and Andrew Lien take the Kiddie Parade win in the Frontierland category.

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1959: The first four young ladies to announce their wish to run for Miss Amery were Judy Christenson, Janice Waalen, Sharalynne Christenson and JoAnn Malmquist. There ended up being 30 candidates by summer’s end.

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Sid Jones 189-174, Katie Lauterbach 175-150, Diane Lewis 175, Sherry Martin 170, Becky Ausen 168, Anne Wollan 164, Janet Martinson 160151, Cindy Hardina 157, Leslie Hessler 156, Pat Marquand 154, Marcia Clark 150 High Series: Janet Martinson 459, Sid Jones 478, Shelby Cockrell 449, Anne Wollan 447, Katie Lauterbach 438

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Amery Hospital & Clinic Ryker Daniel Goehring Ryker Daniel Goehring, baby boy, 7 lbs 13 oz, was born August 11 to Alyssa Hutton and Rory Goehring of Cumberland.

Charlotte Lee Rogney Charlotte Lee Rogney, baby girl, 6 lbs 5 oz, was born August 12 to Juanita and Charlie Rogney of Amery.

Mollie LeeAnn Martin Mollie LeeAnn Martin, baby girl, 9 lbs 5 oz, was born August 14 to Erin Martin of Amery.

Hayden Lea SchoďŹ eld Hayden Lea Schofield, baby girl, 6 lbs 15 oz, was born August 15 to Heather and Brandon Schofield of Baldwin.

Axel Timothy Bee Axel Timothy Bee, baby boy, 8 lbs 7 oz, was born August 22 to Kimberly Bee

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Cecilia Hildegard Novak, baby girl, 4 lbs 12 oz, was born August 22 to Jordan and Joe Novak of Amery.

Sterling Lawrence Lehman Sterling Lawrence Lehman, baby boy, 8 lbs 14 oz, was born August 23 to Robyn and Ben Lehman of Amery.

Dieguito Gael Raymundo-Bernal Dieguito Gael Raymundo-Bernal, baby boy, 6 lbs 5 oz, was born August 24 to Ana Bernal-Sanchez and Diego Raymundo de Paz of Amery.

Hank John Gehrman Hank John Gehrman, baby boy, 8 lbs 4 oz, was born August 28 to Lisa and Kurt Gehrman of Deer Park.

Skyla Rowan Sutherland Skyla Rowan Sutherland, baby girl, 6 lbs 4 oz, was born August 29 to Mia Porter and Kenneth Sutherland of Somerset.

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Charlotte Kaleah Ehli Charlotte Kaleah Ehli was born June 13, 2019 at Stevens Community Medical Center, Morris, MN to Matthew and JoDee Ehli of Donnelly, MN. She was welcomed home by big sister, Hadley. Charlotte weighed 8 lbs. and 20 in.

Grandparents are John and JoAnn Klosowski of Cokato, MN and Terry and Stacy Ehli of Wheaton, MN. GreatGrandparents are Bill and Betty Clark of Amery, WI, Audrey Slapnicher of Wheaton, MN and Pat Ehli of Bismarck, ND.

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Welcome to the annual Amery Fall Festival!

The event runs from Thursday, September 12, thru Sunday, September 15, and is celebrating 70 years! It’s always a fun weekend hanging out with family and friends, and visiting with those who we only see a couple of times a year…it’s all great!

Here is a quick rundown of the activities planned for the weekend. Check out the front page of this week’s Tab for complete details on the events…

Thursday • Earl’s Rides begin at 4pm. Advance tickets available at Bremer, Chet’s, WESTconsin Credit Union.

Friday • Earl’s Rides begin at 3pm.

• Pie Bake off at Soo Line Park 6pm.

• Music by Kar Jackers Entertainment DJ at Soo Line Park 6-9pm.

• Pie Eating Contest featuring local celebrities 6:30pm.

• Bean Bag Tournament at Soo Line Park 7pm.

• Music by County Line under the tent 9pm-Midnight.

• Photo Booth 9pm-Midnight.

Saturday • Kidz Race 7:30am.

• Walk/Run 8am.

• 29th Annual Apple River Quilt Guild Show at St Joseph Church 9am-5pm.

• Arts & Crafts has a NEW location on Harriman Ave 9am-3pm.

• Fine Arts Show at Northern Lakes 10am-5pm.

• Grand Parade 10:30am.

• Delicious Food Stands.

• Earl’s Rides begin 11am.

• NEW Event: Meet & Greet with a Super Hero & Princess noon-3pm.

• Music by Jim Armstrong under the tent noon2pm.

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• Music by Kar Jackers under the tent 2-6pm.

• Amery Fire Department Water Fight on Harriman Ave 2pm.

• Kiddie Tractor Pull at a NEW location on River Ave by Danielson Stage 2pm.

• Bean Bag Tournament at Soo Line Park 2pm.

• Music by The Groovin’60’s Band under the tent 6-9pm.

• Queen Coronation & Little Miss at the AHS Gymnasium 7pm.

• Photo Booth 9pm-1am.

• Music by The Dweebs under the tent 9:30pm-1am.

Sunday • Pancake Breakfast at Amery Community Center 8:30-11:30am.

• Amery FFA Alumni Toy Tractor Show at Amery Middle School 9am-3pm.

• 29th Annual Quilt Show at St Joseph Catholic Church 10am-3pm.

• Amery Lions Club Classic Car &Motorcycle Show on Harriman Ave 11am-2pm.

• Music by Kar Jackers 11am-2pm.

• Amery Snowmobile Club 50th Anniversary Celebration at Amery Community Center 3-6pm.

Wow…what a great lineup for the entire weekend! A very wise man that I know has said this many times over the years, and I agree with him…“Amery Fall Festival is one of the best times of the year!”

Thank You to the Amery Businesses who decorated their windows, buildings, etc for the Amery Fall Festival…the town looks very festive. Congratulations to the following winners of the Amery Community Club Decorating Contest…

• Leadholm Insurance/Connecting Point-Best Overall • Stems from The Heart-Best Fall Theme • Golden Age Manor-Most Creative • Lamperts-Most Original

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• Amery Memory Care-Best Depiction of Business • Congratulations to this week’s winner of the AFP Football Contest-Don Springer had 8 correct with picking the Vikings by 11 points. Other 8 correct entries were Keith Luehman, Keith Karpenski, Briana Schock, Thomas Hanson, Roger Knutson, and Bryan Berg.

Please drop off your entry for your chance to be next week’s winner of $25 Amery Scrip Money.

Welcome to Roger & Peg’s Old Fashioned Barbershop has they hold a Grand Opening for their new business in Amery on Monday, September 16. The barbershop Pounding offers haircuts for all ages plus hot towel shaves. They are located at 300 the Keller Ave North on the north end of Pavement downtown Amery.

Be sure to check out the Hunting Pam Humpal Guide inserted in this issue. It contains information on hunting dates, licenses, preparing for the hunt, and area businesses that are very happy to be a part of your adventure. Good Luck, and have a fun, successful hunting season!

Happy Birthday wishes this week to my niece, Jeri, on September 11; to my nephew, Grant, who will be 15 years old on September 12; and to my nephew, Leo, who will be 3 years old on September 13. Have fun on your special days!

Also, Happy 38th Anniversary to my brother and sister-in-law, John and Peg, on September 12. Enjoy!

And this week we have Friday the 13th and Full Moon on Saturday night…sometimes this would mean possibly bad luck but not this time as it falls on the Amery Fall Festival and that is a joyous time of year! Enjoy the fun-filled weekend, and I will see you there!

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Have fun at this year’s Fall Festival!

Catherine Klegin, Michelle Mizejewski and Theresa Veldhouse

Personal tours available daily

Call us at 715-268-4800 to schedule yours today!

We would also like to invite you to join us for the WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this FREE Walk and Silent Auction.

Saturday, September 28 at Amery Memory Care Registration at 9am, Ceremony at 10am, Walk to Follow Register online at alz.org/walk - select New Richmond walk. For more information, please contact Catherine Klegin at 715-268-4800 or cklegin@ amerymemorycare.com. THANK YOU! Volunteers Needed for Day of Event!

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Redefined Senior Living Riverbend has been part of the Amery Community since 2005, serving hundreds of seniors and their families from Amery and the surrounding areas.

Caring for you or your loved one is our specialty and what we love to do. At Riverbend, personal care is given with heartfelt appreciation and love for our residents.

Our personalized services and amenities are qualities residents and family members appreciate. Our intention is to provide the care you need, while promoting independence.

Riverbend is a partner with both Amery Hospital and Clinic and Willow Ridge Healthcare, providing our residents trust and support within their independent setting. Our small Memory Care Unit- Quiet Pines- is specialized in the offerings for your loved one experiencing memory loss.

Our apartment setting allows residents to claim a space as simply theirs, giving them freedom and pride.

Riverbend provides a variety of activities to ensure our Residents’ psychosocial needs are met. Some of our wonderful activities include weekly church services, Riverbend’s choir group, educational lectures on various topics, and intergenerational activities.

As an active participant in the Amery Community, Riverbend is proud to support all of our Amery pride throughout the year. Each year we sponsor Community events and give back to our staff through tuition reimbursement. In the past few years we have also joined other local businesses in sponsoring Memory Café. We are proud to host the Longest Day event at Riverbend on June 21st each year, which raises money and awareness for Alzheimer’s.

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We partner with local businesses to service our building and residents. Chet Johnson Drugs, Stems from the Heart, and Amery Farm & Home are invaluable to our operations (along with many other local businesses!).

Please come visit us anytime as we’d love to show you around! This week, to celebrate National Assisted Living Week, we will be offering a themed gift for each tour (please call to schedule a tour).

For questions regarding rates and services at Riverbend, contact us at 715.268.9949, or email at kbleskacek@rphfcorp.com. Our website has photos and information at www.riverbend-seniorliving.com. You can also follow us on Facebook. We are honored recipients of the 2016 AHCA (American Health Care Association) Bronze Quality Award.

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Featured dates of participating businesses: January 29.............................................................Amery Free Press February 5 .........................................................................Dental Arts February 19 ..................................................Stone Creek Interiors March 12.............................................. WESTconsin Credit Union April 16 ..............................................................Bridge Investments May 14 ............................................................... Golden Age Manor

May 28 .............................................. Apple River TV & Appliance June 11 ......................................................Amery Discount Liquor June 25 .........................................................................Erspamer Law July 9........................................................Willow Ridge Healthcare July 23 .............Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis August 13 ............................................................River Place Dental

August 27 ..................................... Leadholm Insurance Agency September 10 .................................. Riverbend Assisted Living September 17 .............................................Amery Memory Care October 15.................................................................... Slumberland November 26.........................................Amery Hospital & Clinic

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, September 11: 3:30 pm Homework and Hangout; 5:45 pm Youth Group Dinner; 6:30 pm Float Decorating.

Thursday, September 12: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 3:30 Pie Baking; 5:30 Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management.

Friday, September 13: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 1 pm Food Prep for Fall Festival Booth; 6 pm Youth Pie Judging at Soo Line Park.

Saturday, September 14: 6:30 am Fall Festival Food Booth; 10:30 am Fall Festival Parade.

Sunday, September 15: 10 am Worship, Sunday School.

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

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

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

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

Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study.

Tuesday: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm One-Way Club for Kids.

Thursday: Noon-6 pm Red Cross Bloodmobile.

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

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

Sunday, September 15: Elim 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Fellowship Time, Property Committee; 10:15 am Worship with Holy Communion.

Monday, September 16: 9 am Prayer Ministry & AE Committee, h/Carol.

Tuesday, September 17: 8:30 am Quilting at Elim.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

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

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, September 11: 6 pm Confirmation & JAM resume at Little Falls; 7 pm Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls.

Thursday, September 12: 9 am Deronda Quilting, LF WELCA Meeting & Election of Officers; 9:30 am Apple River Conference.

Sunday, September 15: New Members Received; 8 am Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 11 am Deronda Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, September 17: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm NUIC Council Meeting at Trinity.

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

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, September 11: 7 pm Council Meeting.

Sunday, September 15: 9:30 am GIFT; 10:30 am Worship.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday: 6:15 pm Christian Education; 7 pm Worship; 7:30 pm Youth Group.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, September 11: 7 pm Church Council.

Thursday, September 12: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon.

Saturday, September 14: Fall Festival.

Sunday, September 15: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Sunday School, Choir.

Monday, September 16: 6-10 pm ARQG. Tuesday, September 17: 7:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 11 am Pastor at Evergreen.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, September 11: 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, September 12: 1 pm Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments.

Sunday, September 15: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 am Fellowship, 3rd Grade Bible Orientation Class; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Monday, September 16: 10 am Staff Meeting.

Tuesday, September 17: 9 am Quilting; 6:30 pm Church Council.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, September 11: 6 pm Confirmation & JAM resume at Little Falls; 7 pm Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls.

Thursday, September 12: 9 am Deronda Quilting, LF WELCA Meeting & Election of Officers; 9:30 am Apple River Conference.

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Embracing Diversity “When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, ‘Will you give me a drink?’ (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman.

How can you ask me for a drink? (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans).”

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here is ample evidence that more diverse workforces are more creative and do better work on a variety of measures. One of the interesting results to come from research on diversity is the finding that people who have deeper experiences with different cultures are more creative and have more transformative experiences. Dating or marrying someone from a different culture, or living for an extended period of time in a different country or culture, for instance, will have a more transformative effect than just having friends from a different culture. We may think of the Bible nowadays as a paradigm of traditional conservative values, but it is important to see that the Bible in both the Old and the New Testament, is a historical record of vast and radical upheaval, which resulted, at least in part, because of the diversity

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Amery Free Press of cultures in close proximity in the Near and Middle East. Perhaps one of the most important benefits of embracing diversity is that it allows us to feel empathy for the person who was once seen only as a stranger, or perhaps even our enemy. Think of Jesus’s response to the Samaritan woman at the well. Jewish men in Jesus’s time wanted nothing to do with women or Samaritans, and here is Jesus engaging in a conversation with someone who is both.

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED Sunday, September 15: New Members Received; 8 am Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 11 am Deronda Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, September 17: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm NUIC Council Meeting at Trinity.

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

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

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, September 11: 12 pm TableTalkMen; 1:30 pm Abigail Circle; 5 pm Cafe; 5:30 pm Confirmation Classes; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 6:30 pm Youth Group; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Thursday, September 12: 8:30 am Bible Study; 1:30 pm Martha Circle.

Sunday, September 15: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; Women of the ELCA Meeting following Worship in the Fellowship Hall; 10:15 am Sunday School; 3:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation with Parents.

Tuesday, September 17: 1 pm Quilting; 6:30 pm Church Council.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, September 11: 5:30 pm Confirmation; 7:15 pm Choir Practice.

Sunday, September 15: 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion, Sunday School; 10:30 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, September 17: 10 am Polk/Burnett Co. Dementia Coalition at Polk County Government Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Monday, September 9-Friday, September 13: Fr Gene Gone on

OBITUARY Priest Retreat Wednesday, September 11: 9 am Communion Service instead of Mass.

Thursday, September 12: 10:30 am Communion Service at Golden Age Manor; 12 pm Ladies Luncheon at Lake Magnor Restaurant; 6:30 pm GriefShare.

Friday, September 13: 9 am Communion Service.

Saturday, September 14: Quilt Show; 4 pm Mass.

Sunday, September 15: Quilt Show; 10:30 am Mass.

Monday, September 16: 6:30 pm Spiritual Life and Worship Meeting.

Tuesday, September 17: 9 am Communion Service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, September 13-Saturday, September 14: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, September 15: 8 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, September 17: 1 pm Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, September 13-Saturday, September 14: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, September 15: 8:45 am Sunday School; 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion.

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

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, September 11: 6 pm Confirmation & JAM resume at Little Falls; 7 pm Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls.

Thursday, September 12: 9 am Deronda Quilting, LF WELCA Meeting & Election of Officers; 9:30 am Apple River Conference.

Sunday, September 15: New Members Received; 8 am Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 11 am Deronda Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, September 17: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm NUIC Council Meeting at Trinity.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, September 11: 5:30 pm All Church Supper; 6 pm Kid’s Blast, CREW, Adult Study (ALPHA); 7:15 pm Worship Practice T-2.

Saturday, September 14: 7 pm Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Clear Lake Park.

Sunday, September 15: 8:45 am Sunday School/Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Practice T-2; 10 am Worship Service; 1 pm Young Adult Study; 7 pm Friendship Builders at Ridgeview.

Monday, September 16: 5 pm Grief Support Group at Margaret Peterson’s.

Tuesday, September 17: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s.

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

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

Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www. westimmanuel.org Wednesday, September 11: 9 am Good Enough Construction Crew (GECC); 6 pm Confirmation Meal; 7 pm Confirmation Class.

Sunday, September 15: 8:15 am Rally Day Sunday School Registration/Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion, Blessing of the Backpacks; 10:30 am Synod Events for all with lunch served.

Tuesday, September 17: 7 pm Church Council Meeting.

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

Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

Shirley Irene Jasperson Shirley Irene Jasperson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 surrounded by family in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on October 19, 1929, in Somerset, Wisconsin, to Oscar and L Lilah (Redlich) Rivard. She g graduated from Somerset H High School in 1947 and m married Francis Jasperson o on November 6, 1948. They llived in Gary, Indiana, for 2 y years then returned to New R Richmond to farm. In 1962 tthey moved to Glenwood C City where they farmed.

F Francis passed away in 11972 leaving Shirley to rraise 9 children which she d did very successfully. She provided her children with many experiences that taught them skills and gave them confidence to make their way in life. Shirley had a warm smile and she touched many lives.

Shirley is survived by her 9 children: Tom (Lu) of Glenwood City; Bill (Rose) of Star Prairie; Joyce (Ron) Hoffman of Colfax; Tim (Diane)of Deer Park; Ann (Roger) Knabe of Mason; Sue (Russ )Aszmann of Colfax; David (Jodie) of West Bend; Ron (Becky) of Durand; and Rick (Lynn) of Hudson; as well as 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers: Richard Rivard, Stewart Rivard, Harold Rivard, and Jim Rivard all of Somerset as well as many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; her parents; one brother Donny; three sisters: Dorothy Gleason, Audrey Lindeau, and Lorraine Wickenhauser; and one grandson Nathan Aszmann.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Glenwood City Community Center. The Anderson Funeral Home of Glenwood City is assisting the family with arrangements.

ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL SUN., SEPT. 15

Divine Liturgy: 9:30a.m.

Serving: 11:30a.m.-2p.m.

Adults $12 • Children(5-16)$6 Age 4 and under FREE Cabbage rolls • ham • mashed potatoes and gravy • vegetables cheese • homemade pies coffee and milk Also featuring: Bake & craft sale produce • raffle • children’s games & face painting

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 523 1st Street, Clayton 715-948-2203 htoc@amerytel.net www.htocclayton.org

The obits are posted online each week

FINAL SERVICE at Milltown Lutheran Church building will take place on

September 15 at 10 am Hymn Sing will take place prior to worship at 9:45 am

All are welcome to this service to close many decades of worship and history for generations of families, as well as the Milltown community.

The service will conclude with a time of cake and ice cream fellowship, followed by a procession of interior items of the congregants choosing, to the new facility in Centuria.

Milltown Lutheran Church 113 Main St W • Milltown Fristad Lutheran Church 501 State Rd 35 • Centuria, WI

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OBITUARIES

Michael Aaron Jacobson

Robert L. “Bob” Traynor

Bradley William Forrest

Michael Aaron Jacobson, age 48, of New Richmond died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Westfields Hospital.

He was born the son to Mark and Marge (Backes) Jacobson on December 26, 1970 in K.I. Sawyer Air Force B Base, Gwinn, MI. Mike atttended Lourdes High School iin Rochester, graduating in 11989. He earned his B.S deg gree at UW-River Falls and h his Juris Doctorate from U o of MN Law School. On Septtember 17, 1994, he married T Tracy Kreibich in Spring V Valley, WI. Mike practiced llaw for 23 years. Five years a ago, he became Associate B Business Law Professor at UW-River Falls. He was blessed with 3 amazing daughters, Reese, Tessa and Shaye as well as an honorary son, Samuel Charbonneau. Mike was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing for muskies and bird hunting with his dogs. He was on the Airport Commission, board member of the National Red Setter Foundation and a tennis, basketball, soccer and dance dad. He achieved Eagle Scout and proudly supported the Boys Scouts of America. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Charlotte Backes and Keith Jacobson. Mike is survived by his wife, Tracy; daughters, Reese (Sam Charbonneau), Tessa and Shaye; parents, Mark and Marge Jacobson; grandmother, Patricia Jacobson; brother, Matt and niece, Abigail Jacobson; father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Larry and Laurie Kreibich; brother-in-law, Cory (Sara) Kreibich; nephews, Trae and Caeden and niece, Drew Kreibich; the Pat and LouAnn Becker families and Brad Guinn Family and Marilynn Guinn Family all of New Richmond as well as the Peter and JoAnn Martin families of River Falls. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (151 S Washington Ave) in New Richmond.

Memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 4-8 pm with a prayer service at 7:45 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave) in New Richmond and on Wednesday from 3-4 pm at the church. Private family interment will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

Robert L. “Bob” Traynor, age 71 of Amery, formerly of Baldwin died peacefully Thursday, August 29th 2019 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on July 3, 1948 in Rock T Township in Pierce County.

H He was the son of Roy and A Arlene (Bennett) Traynor.

H He was raised in Spring V Valley before the family m moved to Woodville where h he would attend Baldwin W Woodville High School. On S September 17, 1966, Bob was u united in marriage to Judy D Detmar at Zion Lutheran C Church in Woodville. This u union would be blessed with two children. They would make Baldwin their home as Bob worked for the Baldwin Public Works department from 1966 to 1979. Following this, he owned and operated his own milk truck hauling business from 1979 to 1997. Bob knew many people before this job, but he made a lot of great friendships with these farmers during these years as well.

Bob was an outdoorsman who appreciated the simple things in life. He loved fishing, whether on a boat or on the ice. He also enjoyed hunting with friends and family or taking an ATV ride. Bob’s biggest passion was simply being around others. He genuinely cared for everyone. He was so proud of his children and loved to spoil his grandchildren.

Bob will remain in the hearts of his best friend and wife Judy, son Jeff (Jill) Traynor of Balsam Lake , daughter Jodi (Marcel) Schwendimann of Minnetonka Beach,; grandchildren Cory, Ty (Sonja), Ben, Franklin, AliBea, Amelia, great granddaughter Evelyn; his mother Arlene Traynor; siblings Duane (Cindy) Traynor of Glenwood City, Rich (Janis) Traynor of Osceola, Nancy Traynor of Georgia, Susan Traynor of Georgia; as well as many nieces and nephews, and countless friends. His father Roy, and parents-in-law Chauncey and Lucille Detmar preceded him in death.

Memorial service for Bob will be 4pm, Friday September 6th at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1pm to 4pm prior to the service at the same church that same Friday afternoon. Private interment will be in the Baldwin Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the discretion of the family. Funeral services and cremation have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Homes.

Bradley William Forrest, age 60, passed away peacefully at Safe Haven Home in Boyceville, WI on August 31, 2019.

Bradley was born on May 29, 1959 in St. Croix Falls, W WI to Carl and Georgia ((Olson) Forrest of rural D Dresser. Brad was one of tthe first students at the S Special Education School e established in Wanderoos, W WI, where his mother was a tteacher. He graduated from tthe Polk County School a and then held many posittions managed by the Polk C County Adult Development C Center. Brad’s longest held position was at the Polk County Recycling Center. As his boss Mike said “he was the best man he had on the sorting line, if he didn’t decide to sweep the floor instead!” Brad was quite well known in the St. Croix Falls area as an Elvis Pressley fan and impersonator, often performing with other impersonators at events.

Brad enjoyed professional wrestling, craft projects with yarn, Minnesota sports teams and family holiday gatherings. He had a special affection for all family, friends and care givers at work and later at his home after retirement, however, he did have his favorites. He will be dearly missed by many.

Bradley is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Georgia.

Bradley is survived by his two sisters, Connie (Dennis) Olson of Eau Claire, WI and Jo Ann (Jon) Buss of Amery, WI; brother, David (Melinda) Forrest of Amery, WI; 6 nieces and nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.

Memorial service was held 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Dresser, WI with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Honorary pallbearers are nieces and nephews; Jodi Chelberg, Jennifer Sorensen, Jeff Buss, Ken Forrest, Terry Forrest and Jamie Olson.

Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WI. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

George Fox George Fox, age 83 of Deer Park died on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home in Deer Park.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019 from St. Paul Lutehran Church in Deer Park. Burial will be at the Fox Cemetery in Amery, WI. Visitation for George Fox will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Judge orders Anheuser-Busch to halt ‘corn syrup’ labels MILWAUKEE (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Anheuser-Busch to stop using packaging that implies MillerCoors’ light beers contain corn syrup.

U.S. District Judge William Conley granted a preliminary injunction sought by MillerCoors.

Bud Light’s packaging says “No Corn Syrup” in bold letters.

Conley says Anheuser-Busch can use the packaging it had on hand June 6 until it runs out, or until March 2020, whichever comes first.

The ruling extends a previous injunction Conley issued in May. Conley said then that Anheuser-Busch should stop mentioning “corn syrup” in ads without further context.

MillerCoors sued its rival in March, saying Anheuser-Busch has spent as much as $30 million on a “false and misleading” campaign.

MillerCoors uses corn syrup in the brewing process for Miller Lite and Coors Lite. Bud Light uses rice.

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Farmers look to apps to help with timing of crop treatment BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Rains that inundated Wisconsin this spring after a wet fall and winter forced farmers to plant their crops historically late, and that has led to uneven growth stages.

That has made it difficult for farmers to decide when to apply fungicide to crops because it’s based on specific growth stages of the plants, said plant pathologist Damon Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. But an app is helping farmers make better decisions about when to do so.

On a recent trip to a corn field in Black River Falls in western Wisconsin, Smith pointed to a section of a corn field where the stalks were shorter and paler, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.

“That’s probably where the (flood) water sat,” Smith said. “As the water receded, some of this corn was able to emerge. But some

of this corn in the middle never did emerge, it just pretty much rotted in the ground.”

Smith said he’s hearing more from farmers asking for advice on their crops, sending him photos from their fields and inquiring about certain diseases. Smith said farmers are looking for closely-tai-

‘Right now, everyone is just looking at their bottom line and trying to cut whatever expenses that they have’ Jamie Pfaff UW Extension lored recommendations about what to do. As a result, Smith said one of his programs have developed smartphone apps that use GPS-referenced weather to help

farmers make decisions.

For instance, farmers can input data into an app called Sporecaster, like location and plant growth in the field to help predict the best time to treat for white mold in soybeans.

Deciding when to use fungicide on crops is crucial because farmers don’t have extra money to put into their fields after years of low commodity prices and the trade war with China hurting exports, said Jamie Pfaff, an agriculture educator for UW-Extension in Jackson County.

“Right now, everyone is just looking at their bottom line and trying to cut whatever expenses that they have,” Pfaff said. “When you’re spraying multiple fields and you have to put on more than one application, that could make or break the bank really for some people.”

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Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, we will publish our annual “Fall” Edition Anyone interested in advertising in this special section please call Pam at 715-268-8101 Advertising deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 2.

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GARAGE SALES EVERYTHING YOU CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T DO WITHOUT GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday September 13 & 14 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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GARAGE SALE Saturday & Sunday September 14 & 15 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Friday, Sept. 13 8 am - 5 pm

Antiques, collectibles, porcelian dolls, much more

Household items, Vintage, Furniture

674 85th Street Amery, WI

1230 Cty Rd A Deer Park, WI

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Happy 40th Anniversary, Mom & Dad!

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FALL GALLERY ADVENTURE

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A Self-Guided Tour of Polk County Galleries

September 27, 28, 29, 2019

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50 Wedding Anniversary September 15, 2019 1:00 - 4:00 pm Deer Park Community Center No gifts please

Clear Lake Golf Club

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Celebrating 50 Years!

Love, Kesha, Kelsey and Kendra

7th Annual

Amery FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and 5th Annual FFA Tractor Show Sunday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Vendors and exhibitors welcome.

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6th Annual

Trick-Or-Trot 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 North Park, Amery

Sat., Sept. 21 1:00-6:00 pm

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Old, new and future members welcome!

Apple River Quilt Guild

8:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run in the park (for ages 10 & under) 9:00 a.m 5K Run/Walk (timed with awards for top finishers) 10 a.m. Awards and Presentation Registration/Shirt pick up at North Park Fri. Oct. 18 6-7 pm and Sat. Oct. 19, 8-8:45 a.m.

Cost: $20 - 5K Run or Walk; $10 Kids Fun Run

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Prizes awarded for best costumes!

Register by Sept. 27 to receive a long sleeve race shirt!

All proceeds will be given to the Amery Schools Backpack Program and Amery Area Food Pantry More information and registration forms available at www.amerytrickortrot.com

Quilt Show Message in a Quilt Sept. 14, 2019 9 am-5 pm

Sept. 15, 2019 10 am-3 pm

Admission $5.00 Under 16 Free

St. Joseph Catholic Church 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Raffle Prizes Vendors Guild Challenge Small Quilt Sale Demonstrations LUNCH ON SATURDAY Follow us on Facebook at Apple River Quilt Guild Fall Festival Show

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GARDEN VARIETY

Early and mid autumn garden chores

BY JULIE KUEHL POLK COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

Now is the time of year when our gardens are starting to come to their natural end. There is crispness in the air and it is pleasant to be outside. This is the time of year when some things need to be done in our gardens. The kitchen garden is ready for more harvesting.

Picking the last of the tomatoes (if still green Garden make sure to cover as the weather gets colder Variety at night), lift the onions Julie Kuehl, and potatoes, start checking pears and Polk County apples to see if they are Master Gardener ready to pick. If your garden is starting to produce less veggies you may need to sow a cover crop (buckwheat is good) that you will till in in the spring to help add nutrients. Pull spent

plants and clean and store stakes and cages.

Your flower gardens need some TLC this time of year. Clear any summer plant debris from the garden, especially if it shows signs of disease or pests. This is a good time to divide and plant many perennials such as, hostas, lilies and irises (remember irises are only planted so their roots are in the soil, the rhizome is above the soil). You need 6-8 weeks before frost for perennials. Take time now to plant spring blooming bulbs. Lift and store dahlias, gladioli, cannas and any tender bulbs, corms and tubers. If your containers are beginning to look spent and sad, dispose of plants and disinfect containers with water and bleach solution before storing for the winter.

This is a good time of year to reseed your lawn. The warmer days and cooler nights should help it get a good start.

This is also a good time to look at putting a winter fertilizer on your grass. Keep mowing, but not super short. Also remove any leaves that may fall to help keep mold from your lawn.

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I always like to leave at least some of the seed pods in my flower garden for the birds and for a little winter interest.

I also like to cut the flower heads from my hydrangeas, dogwood branches, and many other flower heads (liatris, lambs

ear, sumac, etc.) for using in dried outdoor arrangements for winter.

Until next time keep playing in the garden. It’s the best therapy in the world.

If you have questions or ideas contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com.

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Hunting success begins with proper prep

By TIM SPIELMAN Contributing Writer If you’re a hunter with a history of being ready when your preferred seasons come around, by now you’re probably consistently dropping arrows in a four-inch bull’s-eye from 20 yards, you’re busting to pieces four of five clays launched from your buddy’s hand-thrower, your dog is ready to run for hours on end, and all the supplies you’re going to need have been secured.

How about your hunting clothes?

I’ve always believed the best time to buy gear that’s needed is when it’s fresh on your mind – when you’re actually hunting. But then, I figure, I’ll squeeze out just one more year of using inadequate apparel. Then, when the next season is upon me, I’ll have forgotten that the zipper’s broken on my waterfowling parka, how my waders leak in a certain location I’d sworn I’d remember, how the sole was falling off my favorite pair of grouse-hunting boots.

Thoroughly inspect these important tools and make sure they’re functioning properly. If they’re not, take the steps necessary to assure they’re going to be reliable devices when the moment of truth arrives.

and when you reduce the possibility that you’ll annoy your neighbors with your last-minute activities. Plus, it’s a lot easier now to monkey with a gun sight than when your fingers are tingling from cold.

And do it now. The longer you wait, the greater the chance that if they do need professional aid, the lesser the chance you’ll be able to secure such help in a timely fashion. Everyone likes to procrastinate, including hunters.

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But that can be a big “if.”

Well, this year, I have a wood duck call. Not saying it’s gonna get me more woodies, but I’m sure gonna give it a try.

A particular hunter I know, about whom I could easily write an autobiography, seldom sees Wisconsin’s hunting seasons ushered in while he has a sense of readiness and ease.

That, however, is no reason to doubt his good intentions, and to heed his good advice. In a perfect world, he’d do so himself.

I’m not suggesting all duck hunters rush out to get a wood duck call. I’m suggesting that things like calls and decoys be inspected and, if needed, upgraded. (Again, feel free to buy whatever it is you desire …) Also, practice with those calls, and consider cleaning/painting your dekes.

Ducks aren’t dumb. Realistic decoys make a difference. If you’re a user of a spinning-wing-type decoy, make sure the battery (if so equipped) is fully charged.

Here are just a few things that you should do, that I often don’t. What I say, not what I do, after all …

Some generalities Shape up. Ideally, you’ve already been exercising yourself as well as your canine hunting companion.

But summertime can make all of us a bit lazy. Who wants to go for a run or otherwise exercise when it’s hot and humid? And, for your hunting hound, work in the summer heat can be downright dangerous.

That said, if you wish to more fully enjoy your hunt, get in shape. Eat well, exercise, and realize that hunting ain’t easy on the body, especially for those of us with a few decades under our ever-tightening belts.

Take that dog of yours to the lake for some cool retrieves. Work on obedience training while you’re there.

Dogs can have short memories; they may remember why they’re there and what they’re after, but they sometimes conveniently forget commands. Remind them.

Stock up. The last hunting seasons are many months in the rear view mirror. Do you remember what shotgun shells you were running short of? I don’t. Take inventory, make a list, and head to the local sport shop.

For waterfowlers: For how many years I cannot remember, my friends and I would say, as a flock of wood duck buzzed our decoys, “Why don’t we have a wood duck call?”

And I repeat: Make sure your waders don’t leak. Maybe even upgrade to warmer waders. An overlooked technological advance is how comfy waders have become. We older duck chasers remember the limited – and sometimes very cold – options of years gone by.

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Hunting dogs don’t have much trouble picking up where they left off when it comes to their canine instincts. However, they often could use a refresher when it comes to basic obedience – like staying in your duck boat until they’re told otherwise.

Check out your boots, your waders, your jackets – heck, even your wool socks. How holey are they? Buy new stuff, for heaven’s sake! This is your hobby; it’s not supposed to be cheap!

Gear up. I will say this: I go to great pains to properly clean and inspect guns and bows when the season ends. Some folks don’t. What they find about this time of year is a gun with a rusty barrel or a bow with a frayed string.

Bows have lot of parts; learn them and be certain they’re in working order. So do guns. Do the same with your firearms.

Bowhunters probably have been shooting at targets for a while now (at least they should have been). If not, make your bow readily available and set aside time to shoot each day.

And rather than wait until two days before the gun deer opener to do it, sight in your rifle now, while it’s cool,

Finally, check your blind to see if it needs any upgrades or repairs.

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Think your deer stands are properly placed? So did I. But after last season, I set about tying ribbons in trees where obviously the deer traveled more often than they did beneath my stands. No, I haven’t moved them yet (as I should have a month or so ago), but I will! Things change in the wood, and so do the habits of deer SEE PREP, PAGE 5

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The Importance of a License up gear while you get a license. Look for upgrades for your weaponry or advanced tools like efficient clothing, tech-savvy navigation supplies and decoys to help your hunt.

When you commit to hunting, it is your responsibility to ensure you do so legally.

Obtaining a license does more than keep you from facing serious charges if caught without one. Its fees also contribute to the conservation fund that fish and wildlife require to thrive.

You can also register for a license on most state’s websites. Simply choose the type of certification you need and fill out a form to instantly print your legal document.

Before heading out this season, make sure you behold the documentation to make your favorite hobby completely legal.

Risks of Going Without Each state enforces their own penalties to punish hunters who forgo a license, take the time to understand your unique regulations. Here are some common types of punishments local jurisdictions use to protect their wildlife conservation.

While hunting regulations in different areas can vary greatly, most locations require hunters to be licensed.

Check with your local municipality to determine which documents you are required to have based on the type of game you plan to hunt.

Tickets for unlicensed hunters which include fines, court costs and attorney fees; Convictions of game-law offenses may cause infractions to your record that lead to the loss or suspension of your right to hunt; and When hunting during a closed season, you may face financial penalties and a revocation of your hunting privileges.

Plan to spend this hunting season without fear of a game warden discovering your hunting excursion is not legally supported.

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I had a prime duck-hunting location in mind once upon a time. Failing to check it out in advance, I showed up to find it about as dry as my checking account.

– sometimes for no apparent reason.

Don’t be afraid to shake things up.

Check your trail cameras and set them in place. Used properly, they can be a tremendous scouting tool.

For other game, such as deer and pheasants, scouting also includes finding places to hunt. We’ll save determining likely looking locations for another time, but for now, we’ll assume you know what they look like. If they’re on private land, pay a visit to the landowner. If it’s a farmer, do so now before he or she is busy with field work.

Last, but certainly not least, check all of your deer stands to make sure they’re in perfect condition. Hunting isn’t dangerous, but a rickety deer stand certainly can be.

For grouse hunters: Many ruffed grouse hunters are more adept at the sport than I. Thus, I listen to them – whenever possible. The first thing they usually say is to look for stands of young aspen. You’ll find plenty of such stands in various locations in Burnett and Polk Counties.

Even if you had permission last season, ask again. If you’ve had permission for the past five years, arrive bearing a gift, and ask again.

I have a friend who’s hunted deer on a particular private property for what seems like forever. Yet, each year he delivers a trailer of split oak for the wood-burning landowner. Good relations go a long ways.

They also say, “Wait till some of the leaves have fallen before you hunt too hard.” I’ve tried to heed that advice, but, gosh darn it, it looks and smells so sweet in the grouse woods it’s difficult to wait that long!

Etc.

A good dog, an accurate firearm (and the shooter thereof), and adquate habitat are all you need for grouse-hunting success – along with those comfortable boots alluded to earlier.

For pheasant hunters: See: “For grouse hunters.” Got a good dog?

Honed your shooting skills? Then you’re well on your way … if you have some grassland at your disposal. You might find some roosters in the woods, but they’ll be right next to the grass they so love.

Which leads to an aspect vital to success in all sorts of hunting endeavors: scouting.

Scouting Any hunter who truly wants to find success afield understands that scouting –

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Hunt preparation can range from getting yourself and your dog in shape to making sure your clothing, hunting gear, and firearms survived storage and are in working order. If you’re to be successful in taking a grouse, you’d also better be certain your shooting is sharp.

before, during, and even after the hunting season – is absolutely necessary.

Scouting tools are everywhere these days – old-school techniques and new-technology devices. Get yourself a county plat book, and check out public hunting areas via aerial maps.

That’s a good start.

But to truly scout, you’re going to have to burn up some gas and boot leather. In some cases, you’re just cruising roads and checking wetlands – not just for fowl, but to find out if duck ponds actually hold water.

• Check over that vehicle you’ll use to hunt. Typically it’s not a shiny new truck that hauls us around, but more likely an old rig for which we’ve grown quite fond over the years. Treat it well and it will treat you well. Perform the basic maintenance it requires.

• If you’ve got a hunting shack, visit it long before you’ll be using it. Make sure your wood supply is ample, and take care of that mouse problem the could cause you sleeplessness the night before a big hunt.

• Buy your licenses and review the regulations. They seem to change a bit each year, and it’s best, always, not to be ignorant of the law.

• Take a kid hunting. You’ll be doing him or her a favor, and you’ll be assuring your favorite sport has a bright future.

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Join a Competition The United States Fish and Wildlife Service reports that 101.6 million Americans participated in hunting, fishing and wildlife activities in 2016.

Here are some tips to break into the competitive level of hunting.

While a large portion of the participants hunt as a hobby, there is a percentage that pursue the activity to earn their income.

Finding competitions to join can be an easy task by following hunting groups on social media, frequenting local sporting-good’s stores and reaching out to fellow hunters. If you’re debating between different events to partake in, consider your experience and the level of competition.

If you think you have what it takes to turn your passion for hunting into a career, joining a competition is a great place to start. Your local area likely sponsors events where enthusiasts are tasked with acquiring the largest game to earn an award.

These competitions are a great way to showcase your skills and share a sense of sportsmanship with other hunters.

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If you are only becoming familiar with the competitive level of hunting, competing against seasoned veterans may leave you falling short and affecting your confidence.

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